Chapter 10: A Fiend, Utterly Fiendish

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Zhao Ergou’s practice grew smoother and more proficient with each repetition. Every move of the Wild Wolf Three Blades was executed flawlessly, brimming with power and deadly intent. The squad leader, Qian Dashan, Sun Liu, Wu Bu’er, Zheng Qian, and the others stood dumbfounded, mouths agape wide enough to fit an egg. Their gazes fixed on Zhao Ergou as if he were a monster, a prodigy beyond comprehension.

To master such a technique after just one viewing—this boy was truly born to be a war god!

“How did you learn it so fast?” Qian Dashan asked, barely finishing his sentence before Zhao Ergou slapped a nearby wooden post with feigned surprise. The post cracked under the strike. “No wonder you’re wild, you and I are a perfect match!”

“Brother Ergou, your talent really makes me envious,” Sun Liu said with a hint of bitterness. “But it’s no surprise. A heroic and extraordinary fellow like you must be destined for greatness. Heaven itself favors you.”

“Brother Liu, you flatter me. Pure coincidence, nothing more,” Zhao Ergou replied, deliberately playing it cool—the most lethal kind of subtle boasting.

“This blade style’s amazing! When I’m on the battlefield, if ten thousand enemies come at me one by one, can this blade technique hold up?” Zhao Ergou asked with a grin.

“Enough, Ergou, don’t get too cocky just because you’re a bit talented!” The squad leader shot him a wary glance, but his eyes were full of admiration. “The battlefield isn’t a place to show off. Blades and swords have no mercy. Be careful, don’t embarrass me!”

“Uncle, you’re right! I’ll make sure to kill plenty of those Rongdi devils!” Zhao Ergou pounded his chest in assurance. “On the battlefield, you can count on me to charge ahead and kill to my heart’s content! If gods stand in my way, I’ll kill gods; if Buddhas stand in my way, I’ll kill Buddhas!”

Having said this, he proudly displayed his character panel once again:

Name: Zhao Ergou
Race: Human
Rank: Late Martial Disciple
Skills: [“Subduing Dog Force” (Intermediate)], [“Wild Wolf Three Blades” (Novice) (+)]
Strength: 999 jin
Talent: Bronze Archer (+)
Killing Intent: 20

Zhao Ergou’s lips curled into a proud smile as his eyes blazed with fierce battle fire, staring at the “Novice” status next to “Wild Wolf Three Blades.”

“As expected, those who work hard improve the fastest!” he thought, without hesitation focusing his will on the plus sign beside “Wild Wolf Three Blades.”

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“Ding!”

A surge of heat flowed through his body in an instant. Zhao Ergou felt his understanding of the “Wild Wolf Three Blades” deepen profoundly. The once awkward moves now felt natural, as if born with him.

His killing intent meter instantly emptied.

The skill level of “Wild Wolf Three Blades” shot up from “Novice” directly to “Intermediate.”

Clutching his long blade, Zhao Ergou threw back his head and let out a long howl. A sharp killing aura burst from him, shaking the air around.

“Ha ha ha, that feels good!”

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