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Sharpening The Knife Doesn't Delay The Cutting of Vegetables With The Bow

Sharpening The Knife Doesn’t Delay The Cutting of Vegetables With The Bow[eSports]: Chapter 106

106. Chenxingran’s “Gun-Fighting Technique”.

Like Thunderclap, Chen Xingran’s Returning Thrust had long become one of his signature moves, and this was its first appearance in an official match.

Dazzling, fierce, swift—at that moment, it was as if the mythical phoenix had spread its blazing wings, making all other beauty fade into obscurity. Chen Xingran’s quick turn and thrust ignited a surge of excitement among both commentators and the audience. Even through the screen, it felt as if the thick scent of iron from the tip of his spear could be sensed!

【Chen Xingran is invincible!】

【Ahhhhh, Returning Thrust!】

【That was so amazing, I’ve got goosebumps!】

【Ahhhhh, stab me, hubby!】

【Stab me! Stab me!】

【? You guys are seriously twisted. This is an official stream!】

【Keep it real! If you’re twisted, just own it!】

With an incredibly fierce strike, Chen Xingran locked onto the nearest player from Baime Team. A shiver ran down the player’s spine, as the speed of the attack was beyond comprehension and impossible to defend against. The spear landed squarely in his chest, and the force generated by the spear’s twist transmitted from its tail to the shaft, ultimately driving the tip into the opponent, sending him flying!

They dared to counterattack?!

The players from Baime Team immediately recognized the Returning Thrust and knew exactly who this deadly opponent was. However, even with this knowledge, they hadn’t expected Chen Xingran to dare counter them in such a situation.

Despite their teammate being blown away, Baime Team didn’t hold back. The remaining three players swiftly closed in from both sides, aiming to trap Chen Xingran in place.

He Ye: “Oh no, it looks like Chen Xingran is surrounded! Can he escape?”

Chen Xingran thrust his spear forward, and with a smooth motion, deflected an incoming longsword, then pushed forward, merging with his weapon, unleashing a storm of spear shadows!

Clang, clang, clang!

He swept his spear in broad strokes, continuously shifting his techniques, and miraculously held his ground under the immense pressure in that instant!

The broadcast director had initially switched to another part of the match, but quickly switched back, locking the camera on Chen Xingran. Amidst the flashing blades and swords, his nimble movements resembled a thunder dragon amidst swirling clouds, descending from the heavens with unstoppable might!

Echo: “That’s insane!”

The female commentator, Zhi Zi, was equally stunned: “This kind of blade technique… is there anyone else in the domestic pro scene who can do this?”

Perhaps Lu Mingyu or Li Haoyuan could manage a counterattack in such a situation, but they certainly couldn’t achieve Chen Xingran’s level of effortless elegance. It felt like a performance filled with artistic flair—every frame and every moment carried a cinematic thrill and beauty!

However, this scene didn’t last long. The four professional players coordinated flawlessly—while three continued to engage in close combat, the player who had been knocked back earlier began to provide long-range suppressive fire. Chen Xingran’s health bar was steadily declining.

Even for someone as strong as Chen Xingran, facing professional-level blade combat was a different matter altogether. A one-versus-four in such conditions was nearly impossible. The level of skill, mind games, and strategy in a pro match was far beyond what a regular player could handle. The opponents’ blade techniques complemented each other, covering each other’s weaknesses, leaving no openings for Chen Xingran.

Whoosh.

The next moment, a glowing sphere landed above Chen Xingran’s head—it was Luo Baibai’s Yin-Yang Reading skill, providing backup.

“I’m coming!” Luo Baibai, who was caught in a skirmish with two other players, managed to throw a skill in Chen Xingran’s direction. Over voice chat, he urged Chen Xingran to hold on a little longer.

“Don’t come,” Chen Xingran replied.

Chen Xingran’s voice rang out, “I can still move.”

Yang Yunche was in bad shape, and Xiao Nan was nearby providing cover. In this situation, charging straight into a group of four wasn’t a wise choice. Even if they managed to win, the losses would be severe. With only the second circle of the match, any casualties here could put ZMD at a disadvantage in points.

Hearing Chen Xingran’s words, Luo Baibai was momentarily stunned.

He can still move?

Chen Xingran’s gaze was fixed tightly on the flickering blade lights ahead. He fought while retreating, avoiding leaving his back exposed to the enemy. Meanwhile, the memory of his earlier conversation with Yang Yunche flashed through his mind.

“Do you know the difference between the game and the real world?”

“I know. It’s skills and hit detection.” At that time, Chen Xingran was in the practice room with Yang Yunche, and upon hearing the question, he quickly provided an answer.

“Correct, but that’s not enough.”

Yang Yunche smiled slightly and said, “You’ve made obvious progress in this area. You’ve even learned to combine skills with techniques to achieve effects that can’t be done in the real world. However… there’s still something you haven’t considered.”

“…What?”

Chen Xingran was taken aback.

In his daze, Yang Yunche had completed another switch from bow to melee weapon, using the brief distance to further reduce Chen Xingran’s health.

Chen Xingran snapped out of it and realized, “…Weapon switch?”

“Exactly.”

Yang Yunche nodded, “The real world follows real-world rules. During actual combat, you can’t carry many weapons, and you won’t have time to switch them around. But the game is different; switching weapons from your inventory is quick. With the right techniques, you can achieve seamless, instant transitions without downtime.”

His gun-fighting technique stemmed from this skill. As long as he switched fast enough, he could pull off two weapon changes in a split second, leaving opponents defenseless.

“Can I learn this?” 

Chen Xingran pondered for a moment and asked.

“Of course! That’s exactly what I wanted to discuss,” Yang Yunche replied with a smile. “Most typical melee fighters don’t benefit much from learning this technique because most professional players only need to master one or two melee weapons. Those who can master three weapons are exceptionally rare. Usually, to maintain their fighting rhythm, they stick to one weapon throughout the match, only switching to a backup when their weapon’s durability runs out.”

“But you’re different.”

Yang Yunche looked at him earnestly and said, “I just realized this not long ago. Xingran, your advantage lies not just in melee fighting but even more so in… your mastery of all weapons.”

What does mastering all weapons mean?

No one knows, as no one like Chen Xingran had appeared before.

It’s not enough to just know how to use them; true mastery requires years of practice and immense talent. Most players can succeed in professional matches by mastering one weapon—like the Snake King, who specializes in daggers and thrives in the European servers.

But Chen Xingran, who had mastered all weapons, had even reached a peak level of proficiency.

His potential was far beyond what it appeared.

……

Chen Xingran’s gaze sharpened slightly, and in the next instant, his movements changed.

In the two months leading up to the regular season, aside from focusing on practice matches and coordination, he had spent most of his time seeking guidance from Yang Yunche on gun-fighting techniques.

This was his other ace in the hole, his trump card.

In an instant, the towering spear that had been in Chen Xingran’s hand vanished!

The Baime team’s assault player, who was facing him with a longsword, was momentarily stunned when the weapon disappeared from view.

Where did the spear go? 

“Buzz!!”

In that instant, a thunderous blade light sliced through the air at an unpredictable angle, cutting through his throat.

The blade entered like the wind, striking fast and true!

—Descending Willow Tilted Blade!

The members of the Baime team were filled with dread; this previously unseen and unheard-of fighting style left them completely unprepared. In an instant, high damage values popped up above their heads. Amid the blood mist that erupted, a fierce glint sparked in Chen Xingran’s eyes.

Close-quarters combat!

He shifted his footwork and quickly closed in, his Tang Sword changing again. A gleaming dagger thrust at a sneaky angle into the opponent’s side while his left hand grabbed the enemy’s shoulder, using the Baime team member as a shield. He halted his movement, hiding behind the body to evade the attacks from the other three.

“Swish—”

With a flick of the dagger, agile like a viper’s fangs, he struck the opponent multiple times in a flash, causing damage to soar instantly.

“What kind of move is this?!”

Not only were the members of the Baime team dumbfounded, but the three commentators at the commentary table also wore expressions of astonishment.

An unprecedented fighting style!

He Ye: “Wait, this method of weapon switching seems a bit familiar?”

Echo: “Familiar doesn’t even begin to cover it! It’s way too familiar! Gun-fighting technique!! Yang Yunche’s gun-fighting technique!”

He finally realized why he had felt something was off when Chen Xingran switched to a whip to save Yang Yunche earlier.

The difference was that Yang Yunche’s gun-fighting technique involved switching between melee and ranged weapons, but at this moment, Chen Xingran was using the same technique, yet all the weapons he was switching to were different melee weapons!

In the footage, Chen Xingran didn’t stop his movements. After several quick strikes with the dagger, he immediately let go, dodging a blade coming from the side, and swiftly turned to run.

“Chase!”

The members of the Baime team were shocked but also unwilling to accept this situation, quickly issuing the order to pursue.

Having made it to the regular season, they were undoubtedly a top-tier team in the country. With the national audience watching this scene unfold, they couldn’t afford to let the opponent gain an advantage and escape in a four-on-one situation. Where would they save face afterward? Even if it was the king of knife fighting in the domestic server, this kind of situation had to end in death without teammate support!

The Baime team didn’t hesitate and continued the chase. Chen Xingran’s figure disappeared momentarily around the corner of the courtyard.

But the loss of sight was only for an instant. In the next moment, the Baime team caught up, but just before they saw Chen Xingran, a roar like a raging tiger echoed in their ears.

Almost simultaneously, it felt like June snow; the hair on the backs of the four players stood on end as an indescribable sense of danger surged within them!

In Chen Xingran’s hand, the dagger had mysteriously transformed into a broadsword. The moment he rounded the corner, he had already charged the broadsword with power, and his momentum surged upward, reaching its peak in an instant, waiting to pounce at the right moment!

The strength coiled from his legs up, his right leg stepped back, grounding itself, and even through the screen, one could almost hear the sound of Chen Xingran’s muscles tightening like twisted ropes. The explosive killing intent that had been building erupted in an instant, like a volcano rumbling or thunder cracking in a storm.

With the force of a tiger breaking free from its cage, he struck with lethal precision!

—Collapsed Mountain Stance!

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