No matter how physically fit a person is, if he continues to attack fiercely, he will stop sooner or later.
Although, generally speaking, as long as you continue to attack fiercely and put the enemy on the defensive, in the end, the enemy will usually be unable to defend first and be captured by the fierce attack here.
Defense is often more difficult than offense, this is common sense.
As long as the fierce attack continues, in the end, most likely the defensive side will be defeated first.
Of course, this is just a general rule.
Although such a theorem is not impossible to use on a powerful swordsman, there are still situations where the defense is still watertight to the end.
Defense is more difficult than offense, but some people are very good at defense.
Luo Zhen is not proficient in swordsmanship, but because of his "mind's eye", his defensive skills are unmatched by others.
Therefore, under Luo Zhen's constant defense, Ikki's offensive movements finally began to slow down.
"call!"
Carrying a sharp wind sound, Ikki's wooden knife struck from top to bottom and landed on Luo Zhen's head.
Seeing this blow...
"It's now!"
Luo Zhen suddenly stopped retreating and raised his head suddenly, with a frightening look in his eyes.
Immediately, Luo Zhen's defensive actions finally changed.
At this moment, Luo Zhen's movements were no longer as random and chaotic as before, but became as smooth as if they had been practiced hundreds of times.
"This is... !?"
Ikki noticed this and was shocked.
At this time, Luo Zhen had already started to fight back.
"Snapped-!"
In the loudest clash, Luo Zhen suddenly swung the fastest sword so far, and opened Ikki's wooden sword. Ikki's wooden sword was lifted high and his posture was disrupted. , and then let the empty space in the chest be exposed.
Under such circumstances, Luo Zhen maintained his sword-swinging posture, and turned quickly like a top. The wooden sword in his hand had already turned into a cut, and slashed in the direction of Ikki like a wind wheel.
But now the empty door in front of Ikki was exposed, and he had no time to withdraw his sword to defend himself.
Thus, Luo Zhen confirmed his victory.
Unfortunately, Luo Zhen definitely failed.
"...!"
At the critical moment, Ikki suddenly reacted and let go of the wooden sword that was lifted up, causing the wooden sword to fall along with gravity and land on his other hand.
"Snapped-!"
Luo Zhen's violent blow landed hard on the hastily set up wooden knife, and it still landed on the handle of the knife, causing a crisp sound.
Ikki used the handle of his wooden sword to block Luo Zhen's sure-fire blow.
The two then distanced themselves from each other as if they were bouncing away, returning to the same situation as when they were facing each other from a distance at the beginning.
Their expressions all contained a bit of helplessness.
"What kind of unexpected defense is that of yours?"
Luo Zhen's voice was full of anger.
"You are the one. You clearly said you don't understand swords, but that move just now was surprisingly subtle and clever. It doesn't look like a move that someone who doesn't understand swords would do."
Ikki even smiled bitterly.
But then, the two of them laughed at the same time.
"What was that move called just now?"
Luo Zhen asked Ikki.
"That's a bit of a sideways move. It calculates the distance and length between the opponent and the weapon, and uses the blade and parts other than the blade to defend."
Ikki answered truthfully and asked the same question.
"What's the name of that move you just made?"
Ikki's eyes were shining, as if he had encountered some treasure.
Obviously, this young man was obsessed with swords and became curious about the moves Luo Zhen had just used.
So, Luo Zhen also answered truthfully.
"That's a sword skill used for counterattack, and its name is "Reverse Wheel"."
——〈Reverse Wheel〉.
That is a two-combination sword skill of the counterattack type of the one-handed sword in SAO. First, it deflects the enemy's weapon with the first strike, then rotates the body along with the force of the enemy's attack, accelerates the second time, and is deflected with the second strike. Weapon the enemy and take the victory.
Facing monsters that have no special attacks or skills and like to attack fiercely, this sword skill is very useful. Luo Zhen and Kirito like to use this move when their levels are not high.
Originally, Luo Zhen, who could not move his body as smoothly as in the game without the assistance of the system, had to use telekinesis to control his body in order to use the sword skills in SAO. However, after that month of training in various aspects and the past ten years outside, Wandering and traveling, Luo Zhen had unexpectedly many opportunities to use his body. With the help of "Mind Eye", he was finally able to move his body decently and use the sword skills in SAO.
It is also because of this that Luo Zhen's physical fitness test can reach D level. Otherwise, with his previous physical fitness that was only consistent with ordinary people, it is very likely that he will become E level.
Even so, compared to Ikki, whose physical ability reached A level, Luo Zhen was still far behind. If it weren't for the "Inner Eye", he would have been defeated long ago in such a close and fierce battle.
"..."
As if Ikki had remembered something, he muttered something while suddenly smiling.
"That's it, I remembered it."
Saying this, Ikki attacked fiercely again.
Seeing this, Luo Zhen was slightly startled.
Because, this time, Ikki's movements turned out to be like his just now, full of flaws, which was not at all like what a swordsman like him would experience.
(What does he want to do?)
Such a thought flashed through Luo Zhen's mind instantly, but his body had already moved one step ahead.
Seeing through Ikki's movements with his "mind's eye", Luo Zhen gave up his defense almost reflexively, and struck the target with his sword in response to this flawless movement.
This split...
"What... !?"
Luo Zhen was suddenly surprised.
"Snapped-!"
Amidst the loud fighting sounds, Luo Zhen's sword was actually deflected by the wooden sword that Ikki raised in an instant.
A huge force acted on Luo Zhen's wooden sword. When it was pushed open, Luo Zhen's posture collapsed. His hand was lifted up, and the empty door in front of him was exposed.
Yes.
This situation is exactly the same as what Luo Zhen did to Ikki just now.
Then...
"!"
Following Luo Zhen's slashing force, Ikki's body turned at a high speed, and the wooden knife in his hand turned into a very fast slash, like a wind wheel, slashing at Luo Zhen's body.
Luo Zhen had no time to defend himself.
Luo Zhen could only take this blow forcefully.
“Bang—!”
There was a muffled thud.
Ikki's wooden sword landed firmly on Luo Zhen's flank, truly hitting him.
However...
"Woo..."
It was Ikki who screamed in distress.
It was as if Ikki was trying hard to hit a hard steel plate with a wooden knife. While his arm was numb from the shock, he pushed it away with a grimace on his face, as if he felt very uncomfortable.
only because...
"I was forced to use magic."
Luo Zhen stood there, his face full of confusion.
Looking carefully, Luo Zhen's body began to wave magical flames.
Luo Zhen used magic power to protect his body and blocked Ikki's attack.