Signing the Contract!

Chapter 7 Signing the Contract!

The next day, early in the morning.

A light drizzle began to fall, and the August weather was somewhat muggy.

On a flat area within the Gu family manor.

"Xiao Ce, you've reached the perfect level of swordsmanship. The second level of the Longevity Sword Technique shouldn't be too difficult. Next, I'll demonstrate it for you. Watch my movements carefully!"

Gu Hechang stood opposite Gu Ce, holding a longevity sword in his hand, and demonstrated sword moves to Gu Ce.

The Longevity Sword Technique is characterized by its difficulty to deal with and its unpredictability!

Whether it's using someone else's force against them or unleashing hidden power, this sword technique has it all.

Last night, Gu Hechang arrived at Jiangnan Base City. After learning about Gu Ce's situation from Gu Hesheng, he pulled Gu Ce out of bed early in the morning and began teaching him swordsmanship.

In Gu Hechang's hands, the heavy Longevity Sword moved like a fish swimming in water, effortlessly wielding its weight, yet capable of unleashing tremendous power when necessary.

The Longevity Sword Technique does not have completely fixed sword moves or routines; it mainly focuses on practicing a skill.

The sword techniques mentioned are merely methods to assist in cultivating skills.

Gu Hechang first demonstrated all the sword moves in the Longevity Sword Technique, and then, according to his own understanding, applied the techniques contained in the second layer, handling many minute details to perfection.

With his six eyes open, Gu Ce memorized Gu Hechang's every move and pondered the mystery behind it.

"Xiao Ce, practice alone is not enough. Real combat is the most important step to breaking through the barrier of technique. Come on, I will use the physical qualities of an advanced warrior and only use the second level of the Longevity Sword Technique. You can feel it properly."

"when!"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Gu Hechang attacked. Gu Ce's pupils contracted slightly, and he subconsciously swung his long sword to block Gu Hechang's attack.

"Not bad, you reacted quickly," Gu Hechang praised, his hands still moving.

As Gu Ce retreated to parry Gu Hechang's attacks, he also tried to understand Gu Hechang's movements and techniques for generating power.

"bass!"

This is it!

After four consecutive bursts of attacks, Gu Ce used the force of Gu Hechang's attack to dodge the longsword's attack and came behind Gu Hechang.

Swish!

The long sword was placed against Gu Hechang's neck, and Gu Hechang stopped what he was doing.

"Impressive, Xiao Ce, you truly are worthy of being my nephew!" Gu Hechang laughed heartily.

Gu Ce also put down his longsword and laughed, "Uncle's teaching was really good!"

"You brat, you're underestimating my teaching abilities, aren't you!" The bald man next to him glared fiercely at Gu Ce.

"Thor, could you master a perfect sword technique in an hour back then?" Gu Hechang said disdainfully. "If you couldn't, you're not qualified to teach Xiao Ce! It has to be me!"

"You!" Thor was furious, but he couldn't say a word.

During the Great Nirvana period, Gu Hechang and he were of the same generation and were both major forces in the fight against monsters. However, Gu Hechang grasped the essence of the art faster than him, and Gu Hechang always had the upper hand in their contests.

It was only later that he was lucky enough to find some ancient civilization relics, which allowed him to break through to the planetary level and become the world's second strongest. Otherwise, it would be hard to say who is stronger.

Thinking of this, Thor felt a little regretful. If Gu Hechang had been a bit luckier and had broken through to the planetary level, he might still be able to compete for the third position in the world.

"Xiao Ce, the third level of the Longevity Sword Technique requires mastering the intent to unleash it. I can't help you much with that. At most, I can let you feel my intent, but the rest you have to comprehend on your own," Gu Hechang said to Gu Ce.

Gu Ce nodded. "Thank you, Uncle!"

"No need to thank me. The best way to thank me is to beat up Thor when you get stronger," Gu Hechang said casually.

"Gu Hechang! Do you dare to fight me?!" Thor was furious, and his usual gentle demeanor vanished. He pulled out his weapon and was ready to fight Gu Hechang to the death.

Gu Hechang dodged and fled into the distance. Thor also stopped flying and deliberately slowed down his speed to catch up. The two of them played around, as if they had returned to decades ago.

Gu Ce shook his head helplessly, turned around and walked back into the house.

……

After they finished playing, they returned to the living room.

The four of them were chatting on the sofa when Wang Heng happened to come over and stood awkwardly to the side.

"Brother Wang, please sit down."

Gu Ce gestured for him to sit down, and Wang Heng cautiously moved to the chair.

Thor didn't even glance at him, and said seriously to Gu Ce, "This is a contract that Brother Hong helped draft. Take a look and see if it meets your requirements for 'resources'. If not, I'll add more!"

Gu Ce took the paper and examined it carefully.

"After joining the Thunder Martial Arts Academy Global Headquarters Elite Training Camp, if Party B's combat power increases by 4 before September 1, 2056, Party B will receive: a complete set of any secret manuals, a complete set of 9-series combat uniforms and weapons, and a drop of jade marrow worth 30 billion."

"If Party B achieves a combat power increase of 8 before January 1, 2057, Party B will receive: any three complete sets of secret manuals, a complete set of SS-level combat uniforms and weapons, and one share of Dragon Blood worth 80 billion."

"If Party B achieves a combat power increase of 12 before December 1, 2057, Party B will receive: one Millennium Ice Marrow Crystal worth 120 billion, and one Ancient Civilization Relic 'Frost' (longsword)."

"If Party B's combat power increases by 16 before December 1, 2058, Party B will receive: access to view any secret manual, access to the Thunder Martial Arts Hall Antarctic Ancient Civilization Relics, and a set of the Ancient Civilization Relics 'Black God'."

"If Party B's combat power increases by 20 before August 1, 2060, Party B will receive: one set of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow Crystal."

It's somewhat similar to Luo Feng's original contract, but it seems much more difficult, with a very short time limit.

"Combat power amplitude equals 'punch power level' multiplied by 'Trial Tower level'. The Trial Tower is a device from the ruins of an ancient civilization that allows one's consciousness to enter a virtual space. You'll find out the details when you get to the training camp," Thor explained.

"Isn't the resource you're giving too little? Combat suits and weapons are things I can afford," Gu Hechang commented. "Get some resources that can't be bought outside, like plant spirits, that'll be useful."

"...Hesitate!" Thor glared, took the paper, and began revising its contents.

The entire set of 9-series combat uniforms and weapons was replaced with a set of Purple Origin Crystals.

The SS-level combat suit and weapons were replaced with a thousand-year-old wild ginseng.

These are all good things that can enhance physical fitness. Among them, the effects of purple crystal and chalcedony are similar, and they can assist chalcedony in strengthening the body. Meanwhile, the thousand-year-old wild ginseng is a kind of herb spirit that can enhance the body's resilience and stimulate the medicinal power.

Basically, as long as Gu Ce completes the first two items of the contract, he can use these things to advance to the God of War level!

"Not bad." Gu Hechang nodded; Thor was quite kind.

"Alright, kid, you're coming to the training camp with me today!" Thor gave Gu Hechang a disapproving look, then turned to Gu Ce and said.

"No problem, Master."

Gu Ce readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)