When the Adventurers learned that White Crane Hermit was going to challenge Ashina Country, Wind in Sleep, Lonely Swordsman, and nearly a hundred Adventurers currently battling in the Shi Guo Zhi Secret Realm paused their adventures to watch and learn.
At this moment, ten minutes had passed since the start. White Crane Hermit had infiltrated Moonwatch Tower, met the Divine Child, and obtained his treasured sword, Kusabimaru.
Cat Meow Meow couldn't help but remind him, "Old Dean, be careful! The two Ashina Soldiers at the door are very strong. If you get surrounded, it will be extremely difficult. It's best to use a feint to ambush them!"
White Crane Hermit calmly replied, "These two samurai are not as strong as you imagine, and the Lone Wolf we control is not as weak as he looks. Watch carefully; this is how the Lone Wolf should be used."
Without hesitation, he pushed the door open and walked out.
The two Ashina Soldiers were surprised and angry. One of them stood back to assist, while the other raised his sword with both hands and launched a fierce attack.
With a clang, the blade light tore through the air. White Crane Hermit instantly completed a defensive action. He not only easily blocked the opponent's attack but also sent him off balance.
The moment the attack was deflected, White Crane Hermit counterattacked like lightning. One slash sent the opponent staggering, leaving his guard wide open and exposing a huge weakness. Kusabimaru pierced straight through his heart.
Just as he pulled out Kusabimaru, the other Ashina Soldier charged at him with a strange cry.
Clang!
Sparks flew again. When the Ashina Soldier's powerful slash connected with White Crane Hermit's weapon, the latter remained as steady as a boulder while the former struggled to hold onto his sword.
White Crane Hermit quickly counterattacked with two slashes, disarming the Ashina Soldier on the spot. He then closed in, and the wind blade once again pierced through the Ashina Soldier's heart.
Fast! Too fast. Clean and decisive! He easily took down the two Ashina Soldiers.
This scene left everyone dumbfounded, especially the members of the Hammer Pig Chicken Dog Team. Their faces were full of shock; they simply couldn't believe their eyes.
Black Stone Hammer King was puzzled. "What's going on? Is Old Dean using the same character as us? Why can't we perform attacks like that at all?"
Lone Wolf added, "Why did these two Ashina Soldiers suddenly become so weak against Old Dean?"
"Yeah! It's too strange! Are we really challenging the same secret realm?"
The Adventurers felt that the Ashina Chapter had difficulty options: the one they entered was hell difficulty, while the one Old Dean was in at this moment was easy difficulty.
Of course, this was impossible.
White Crane Hermit naturally heard everyone's complaints. "I'm sure it's not hard for you to see that the adventure in Ashina Country has similarities with the Raging Tide plot chapters."
The Old Master patiently explained, "From the moment we entered this world, we are essentially no longer ourselves but are role-playing. Since it's role-playing, the most important point is to get into character!"
"So..."
"Please remember! Don't fight entirely based on your own feelings! Our identity in Ashina Country is the Lone Wolf. Only by immersing ourselves in this character can we use him well. Only by truly becoming the character we are playing can we unleash his full potential and hidden strength!"
These words made the Adventurers fall into contemplation.
Black Stone Hammer King considered, "Could it be that I'm not strong enough? It's not just due to poor control; a large part is not getting into character?"
Violent Little Chicken added, "So we haven't even unleashed the Lone Wolf's full potential."
Cat Meow Meow chimed in, "Huh, I think I understand. This is like getting a treasure sword but not knowing how to use it, only swinging the hilt like a stick. No matter how good your technique is, it's hard to unleash its power!"
"So that's it!" Lonely Swordsman suddenly realized.
Although he had more experience than other Adventurers, he still subconsciously separated himself from the identity of the "Lone Wolf" and did not truly become the Lone Wolf.
In this situation, while he could utilize the residual muscle memory and combat instincts within this body, or retrieve and apply the extra memories and experiences in his mind, they were not his own. He could never be truly proficient.
There was bound to be a delay, like a clumsy imitator. Just as Old Dean said, only by truly recognizing the character, only by deeply role-playing your character well, can you become one with the character, with your spirit and will connected.
Only in this state can you eliminate all delays and maximize your strength. Adventurers are not just adventuring; they are also immersing themselves in another world, playing and experiencing different lives. This is one of the greatest charms of Miracle City's unique role-playing secret realms!
"I've learned something!" Everyone was impressed.
"It's great to have an Adventurer with rich practical experience and top-notch theoretical research ability like Old Dean. Without his presence, it would take us a lot of time and effort to figure this out!"
Lonely Swordsman reminded everyone, "Elder Crane, you will soon encounter a guy named Yamauchi Shigetoki. His strength is particularly formidable and completely different from these Ashina Soldiers!"
White Crane Hermit didn't mind. He first stopped and closed his eyes.
"Who am I? My name is Lone Wolf! I am a ninja! In this endless chaotic world, I have lost everything I could lose. Now I only have this identity left, and my mission is to protect the Divine Child. This is not only my mission but also the only meaning of my existence. No one can stop me..."
As White Crane Hermit slowly opened his eyes, his gaze completely changed. His eyes were cold and indifferent, yet held a hint of faint pity and melancholy.
The Adventurers were all shocked. White Crane Hermit had almost completely transformed himself into the "Lone Wolf." This was too amazing!
After White Crane Hermit fully got into character, his movements and actions became more agile, almost like flowing water, without any hesitation or dragging.
Wherever he went, Ashina Soldiers were cut down or assassinated in two or three moves.
White Crane Hermit officially challenged the Ashina Soldier leader, Yamauchi Shigetoki!
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