Chapter 1463 - 1461: Gathering
Miura Shinichiro received a definite reply from Imano Genso and couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh, "I knew it! He’s all show! Just creating momentum! Otherwise, why didn’t he challenge us, Ichigyo-Ryu, from the start? Instead, he picked some second-rate forces to challenge, purely to generate momentum..."
Halfway through his words, Miura Shinichiro seemed to realize something, awkwardly smiled, and explained to Imano Genso, "I didn’t mean to belittle Four Spirits Hall. Your hall has always been a top force in Rejing City, backed by extraordinary people, deserving of respect..."
"I understand!" Imano Genso could see that Miura Shinichiro was getting somewhat carried away. He wasn’t angry, just feigned indifference and said, "I just want revenge for our Four Spirits Hall, that’s all!"
Miura Shinichiro nodded seriously and said solemnly to Imano Genso, "Mr. Yuan Sheng, rest assured! If Yang Chen dares to come tonight, I’ll make sure he doesn’t leave!"
Imano Genso slowly nodded, "That’s very good!"
Miura Shinichiro stood up, called others to take care of Imano Genso, then apologized to Imano Genso, "I still need to arrange some things for tonight’s battle. Please wait here! I’m very sorry; I’ll make arrangements quickly!"
Imano Genso stood up and seriously said to Miura Shinichiro, "This is what you should do. I only hope you make thorough arrangements so he doesn’t leave tonight! It’s all in your hands!"
After finishing, Imano Genso deeply bowed to Miura Shinichiro.
"Mr. Yuan Sheng, you don’t have to..." Miura Shinichiro wanted to help Imano Genso.
Imano Genso straightened himself and stared at Miura Shinichiro, solemnly saying, "The hatred of everyone in Four Spirits Hall is in your hands! I’m powerless, so I only hope you can punish him!"
After finishing, Imano Genso bowed deeply again.
Upon hearing this, Miura Shinichiro immediately became serious, stood up straight, and accepted Imano Genso’s bow.
After Imano Genso straightened, Miura Shinichiro looked into Imano Genso’s eyes and said, "Rest assured! I will fulfill this wish for you!"
"In your hands!" Imano Genso said solemnly.
Miura Shinichiro nodded and said to the person beside him, "Take good care of Mr. Yuan Sheng! He’s our hero!"
"Yes!" the person nodded in agreement.
As Miura Shinichiro left, Imano Genso felt slightly relieved inside.
His task was completed!
After Miura Shinichiro left, the news about Yang Chen challenging Ichigyo-Ryu tonight quickly spread.
The whole Rejing City became lively.
After all, Yang Chen challenging Ichigyo-Ryu meant other factions were safe.
These factions also began discussing it enthusiastically.
"This is Ichigyo-Ryu! I wonder if this challenge will succeed this time!"
"Finally targeting a top force, huh?"
"That Flame Country person is really arrogant!"
"Ichigyo-Ryu! Although I find Ichigyo-Ryu detestable, I still hope their Sect Leader can defeat that Flame Country person!"
"No way! We can’t keep hiding! I need to personally go to Ichigyo-Ryu and see what’s happening!"
...
Many people, feeling their factions were safe because Yang Chen was focused on Ichigyo-Ryu, chose to go to Ichigyo-Ryu to watch the fight.
Not just them, but other idle people also flocked to Ichigyo-Ryu.
Even people from all over the country came to watch.
Ichigyo-Ryu’s vicinity had banned vehicle passage because the number of people gathering there was even more than some top star concerts!
Even some ordinary people who were unaware dared to join in on the fun.
Of course, not just these people received the news; some special departments did too.
Yang Chen’s commotion was so huge that although they hadn’t intervened until now, they had no choice but to act!
At the same time.
In the laboratory of Fuyuan Mountain, Nagakami Ueno and Muto Sanro received the news and secretly released a group of people.
For a moment, winds stirred inside Ichigyo-Ryu.
As more people gathered near Ichigyo-Ryu, the sky grew darker, and lights began to illuminate.
Some people held flashlights, and others even had glow sticks. The lights danced around like a concert scene.
But as time passed, it was soon time for the scheduled bout.
Eight forty-five.
People began losing patience.
The buzzing discussions grew louder and louder.
Finally, someone even started shouting and cursing.
"Damn Flame Country person, why aren’t you here yet!"
"Coward, are you scared to come!"
"He must be frightened!"
"Coward! Only dare to do things sneakily! He’s scared upon seeing our numbers!"
"If you don’t show up, we’ll go to Flame Country together and challenge every house!"
"Hurry up and come! Don’t be a coward! Turtle hiding in its shell!"
...
People cursed.
They felt that if Yang Chen didn’t come by now, it meant he was scared and afraid!
Miura Shinichiro also repeatedly looked at the clock, appearing somewhat uneasy.
Imano Genso comforted, "Don’t worry, he said he’d come, and he definitely will. He’s very conceited and won’t be deterred by the crowd! Moreover, he’s very punctual. If he says nine, he’ll be here at nine, not eight fifty-nine or nine-oh-one."
Miura Shinichiro hesitated and confirmed with Imano Genso, "You say his knife skills are very good, right?"
"Correct!" Imano Genso said seriously, "I’ve seen him use them four times and know his moves well!"
"Can you tell me again?" Miura Shinichiro wanted to confirm again.
Imano Genso slowly nodded, "Yang Chen’s knife is fast! Generally, in battles, he uses a dagger, a short dagger to combat a longsword! Though short, he’s very quick! Even quick to the point where it’s hard to see, impossible to block! He prefers to mimic the opponent’s moves, especially when discarding the dagger and picking up a longsword. Moreover, he now has several swords but still prefers the dagger. Later, he liked seizing the opponent’s longsword; this seems to be a quirk of his."
Miura Shinichiro slowly nodded, "This can be utilized."
"Once he grabs the longsword, he prefers using the opponent’s moves to defeat them. This needs caution; his learning ability is strong! He can even... improve the moves!" Imano Genso’s voice suddenly deepened.
Miura Shinichiro laughed, "Mimicking the opponent, huh? That’s truly a nice habit!"
If imitating the opponent, who could match their Ichigyo-Ryu?
Looking across the whole Bei Hai Country, Miura Shinichiro dared to claim none could evade his imitation!
Regarding Yang Chen’s combat style, Miura Shinichiro felt it was practically there to be restrained by them!
This battle, he must win!