Joy of Life: Invincible Starting from Basic Swordsmanship

Chapter 50: The Catapult, New Insights into Sword Control

The boulder where Ye Chengfeng and the others were hiding wasn't far from here, so they naturally heard Fan Xian calling him.

He felt somewhat helpless. Even though he already had a solution, Ye Chengfeng still needed to keep some backup plans for himself.

If the enemy launches a full-scale attack when the fire is completely raging, the small delegation might not be able to withstand it.

In other words, those who ambushed them were all martial artists from the Jianghu (martial arts world), and these people valued their lives, which is why they did not launch a direct attack immediately.

Instead, they planned to launch a night attack.

If it were a regular army, they would have attacked the mountain long ago.

But now that Fan Xian had called out to him, Ye Chengfeng could no longer hide.

However, Ye Chengfeng still kept a backup plan and did not let the eight sword servants go with him.

"Can't you handle this yourself? This catapult is set up pretty well, isn't it?"

Seeing Ye Chengfeng still making sarcastic remarks, Fan Xian was furious.

However, he had no reason to blame Ye Chengfeng.

Ultimately, Fan Xian still believed that the ambush was all because of him.

"I'm worried that one person won't be able to throw the log to the designated spot. It would be more effective if the two of us worked together."

"If possible, I hope you can use your sword control technique to make the log explode in mid-air!"

Fan Xian was unaware that Ye Chengfeng was unable to use his sword control technique at this moment.

Ye Chengfeng felt somewhat embarrassed when he made this suggestion.

"Um, my cultivation has broken through, so I can't use the Sword Control Technique for the time being!"

"What?"

"Alright, let's just throw it out first. Old Gao and the others can't hold on any longer."

Fan Xian didn't have time to ask Ye Chengfeng why he couldn't use the sword control technique anymore.

After all, the enemy is almost upon us; if we let them get any closer, the effect of 'Fire Log' will be greatly reduced.

"Have you adjusted the angle yet?"

"Why don't you do it?"

Fan Xian retorted irritably.

How could he not be angry?

Anyone who gets close to a red-hot piece of wood and tries to pry it up little by little with a stick, and then hears someone urging them on, will get angry.

Fan Xian exerted a great deal of effort to finally adjust his position.

Then Fan Xian found a large rock weighing about 200 pounds and lifted it above his head.

"When I jump up later, you need to speed things up for me."

"No problem, I know how to do it!"

As he spoke, Ye Chengfeng first crossed his arms, preparing to drag Fan Xian along.

After all, Fan Xian was holding a large rock at this moment, and even though he was a ninth-rank official, he couldn't jump too high. He needed Ye Chengfeng's assistance.

After Fan Xian leaped high into the air, Ye Chengfeng followed closely behind, leaping up and landing directly on the large rock.

He stomped down hard!

The log flew down the mountain under the force of the seesaw made by Fan Xian!

Perhaps they delayed for too long, and the logs burned for too long.

It exploded halfway through its flight.

I don't know if this is good or bad, although it didn't achieve the desired effect.

But it exploded right above the heads of those attacking martial artists.

Countless fiery red pine cones and needles fell, their impact certainly not much; only a few large pieces of rolling logs caused harm to these martial artists.

This attack may not have caused much harm, but it was extremely insulting.

The scalding pine nuts made the group of martial arts practitioners scream in pain.

"Are you even capable?! How could you explode in mid-air?"

"Isn't this better?"

Fan Xian initially wanted Ye Chengfeng to use his sword control technique to cause the flaming logs to explode prematurely.

This was exactly what he wanted, but unfortunately the bombing was done a little too early and didn't reach the forest at the foot of the mountain.

"One more!"

Fan Xian put down the boulder and then began to huff and puff as he tapped the 'Flaming Log'.

He had calculated it from the beginning, so the logs were not roasted at the same time.

Having learned from the first experience, the adjustment of positions was noticeably faster this time.

Without Fan Xian even needing to remind him, Ye Chengfeng knew what to do the moment he lifted the stone.

The 'Flaming Log' took off again, this time exploding further away, but still not reaching the forest below the mountain.

Fan Xian was clearly getting anxious.

Once or twice, the opponent might not notice, but if they still can't hit him, those martial arts practitioners will definitely be able to find Fan Xian's target.

Fortunately, the "Flaming Log" also helped relieve some of the pressure on Gundam and the others.

Especially as darkness fell, and fires broke out in many places around the area,

The fact that the martial arts practitioners were screaming and crying from the burns actually revealed their positions.

This would allow Gundam and the mission's guards to better locate them and avoid being ambushed.

Moreover, because of this, the surrounding area was filled with heat waves, causing the wind direction to change constantly.

The fate of those who spread poison and lime powder is predictable!

"Are you even capable? If not, let me do it!"

Ye Chengfeng could no longer tolerate it.

Fan Xian blushed deeply, or perhaps from the heat of the fire.

"Then come on, I want to see if your shooting is as accurate as mine!"

Ye Chengfeng ignored Fan Xian and instead extended his thumb to start calculating the distance.

As a student who excels in some subjects but not others, he is particularly good at math and geometry.

As for physics and chemistry, don't ask, I'm not telling you because I'm afraid of embarrassing myself.

Secondly, Ye Chengfeng also used sword intent to calculate the trajectory of the parabola.

However, when it came to moving the logs, Ye Chengfeng did not act immediately.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and move the logs!"

"Um, my cultivation level isn't high enough, so you carry it and I'll direct you."

Hearing Ye Chengfeng say that, Fan Xian's face turned even redder; he was clearly angry this time.

However, he also knew that his cultivation level was one rank higher than Ye Chengfeng's, and according to Fan Xian's observation, Ye Chengfeng's physical fitness was somewhat inferior to that of other eighth-rank martial artists.

"Okay, okay, how do I do it?"

Fan Xian picked up a stick from the side, ready to start prying.

"This location."

Ye Chengfeng went to the throwing machine and pointed out its location.

"By the way, don't lay it horizontally, lay it vertically, that way it can fly farther."

"Will it stand stably if placed upright?"

Fan Xian only managed to wedge the log in by carving a groove at one end of the seesaw; it definitely wouldn't have been able to be placed upright.

Moreover, he used a stick to lift the log off the ground by placing it in the middle of the log, so how to make it stand upright was also a problem.

"Wait a minute, let me see if I can use my sword control technique to help you."

Ye Chengfeng wasn't really confident either, as his true energy was currently lacking in essence and spirit.

However, since the Qi is mixed with too much radiation energy, the power of the True Qi is greatly increased, making it very difficult to control.

"Okay, take it easy, don't blow it up prematurely!"

Fan Xian also knew that if you put it upright, you can throw it farther.

With their combined efforts, the two finally managed to place it properly.

But this was under the condition that Ye Chengfeng was using his full sword control technique.

In fact, Ye Chengfeng has essentially used his inner energy to support the rolling log.

As soon as he withdraws his true energy, the log will immediately fall down.

"You'll have to launch it yourself this time; I can't help you!"

"Okay, I'll think of something."

Fan Xian began to observe the surrounding terrain, trying to find a high vantage point so that he could launch from a higher position.

There were a few unused logs nearby; if they were placed upright on the ground, they could add some height.

With Fan Xian's skill, it would not be difficult for him to drive the wooden stake into the ground.

He picked up a wooden stake and stomped it hard into the ground, thus gaining a better foothold.

"I'm here!"

"Hurry up, you idiot! I can't control my inner energy anymore!"

This time, the speed of the 'fire log' was significantly faster after it took off than the previous two times.

The log, placed vertically, flew downhill in a beautiful arc and landed precisely in the middle of the woods below.

"Phew, I finally succeeded!"

Ye Chengfeng was panting heavily. Although he had only simply "supported" the flaming log, it had not reduced the consumption of his true energy at all.

However, this also allowed Ye Chengfeng to gain a deeper understanding of his sword control technique.

"Perhaps in the future, when flying on a sword, there's no need to control it so precisely; brute force might yield even greater power!"