149 Tournament 4

"Since he wants to join my Heavenly Sword Sect, I will see his performance first"

"Hmph!" Su Hua's face darkened. It seems that his plan was backfired 'You are the one who I most want to promise this'

Instead of making them promised they won't take him, he made this Old Conn interested in him. He needs to think of another plan.

Meanwhile, Alex who was targeted by many, is thinking about his escape plan. He is planning to reveal only his sword art in this tournament if possible. He didn't want others to know about his Fire or his Spear for now. Su Hua already knew about it though. But he won't blabber that out since it wasn't a good thing for him too.

While he is thinking about his plan. Suddenly a presence coming toward him from the crowd.

"Nakagawa Sword Style, Desolation"

Alex saw who is coming toward him, and it turns out to be Nakagawa Hiina. There is suddenly five swords identical to the sword that she was holding appeared beside her, Suddenly they flew toward the crowd at a high speed. Of course, Alex activates his Spirit Eyes to slow down the process of her Sword Art. He tried to learn it with his Sword Mastery Skill.

"Boom!" A series of explosion was heard.

Some were blown away, some were injured, and some were passed out. Because of those explosions, the path between he and Hiina is clear. Hiina suddenly charged toward him. She swing her sword down, while Alex blocked her sword.

Alex's pursuer, whoh was ordered by Himura Soma, took this chance. "He dare to offend the goddess of Limewatch Town. Attack him, help the goddess"

"Uwoh!"

"Fire Stick"

"Thunder Bolt"

"Sword Wave"

"Tidal Sword"

Many attacks were coming toward him, unfortunately, for Alex this is a chance.

"Fleeting Step"

Alex and Hiina were still clashing their sword before Alex suddenly disappeared.

"Boom!" All those attacks clashed at his original position, Hiina also noticed the attacks from her surrounding, After Alex suddenly disappeared, she immediately retreat a few step back. Alex used the smoke produced by the clash of those attacks as his smoke screen. He went away from the crowd leaving Hiina alone in the center of the crowd.

Hiina is searching for him but to no avail. Alex used his 'Flash Step to run away and his 'Fleeting Step' to confuse and hide from them. Since this is a battle royale, he didn't exactly need to do anything, he only needs to be a Last 32 man standing in this arena. He is planning to conserve his energy for now.

On the VIP Seat, Nakagawa Otoshi, Nakagawa Hiina's father was furious. "How dare he, my daughter seems also targeting him, he must have offended her. Let me catch him, Elder Su Hua. I will teach him for you, Elder Su."

"En…Don't hurt him, just catch him, I will be the one who will give him his punishment."

Hearing that Su Hua seems didn't want the City Lord to hurt Alex, Conn's eyes brightened, he laughs "Haha, that young man use those attacks as his shield to run away from the crowd. And look at those movements. A unique footwork to confuse the enemy. He wants to hide from the crowd while conserving his energy for the next round. He is interesting. I'm wondering how was he 'Offended' you, Old Su Hua?"

"Hmph! You don't need to know" Su Hua snorted.

"Hoho, It's really getting interesting" Su Hua didn't want to answer his question. It seems there is more secret about this boy, it is most likely that he didn't 'offend' him, instead he was a very talented guy that even he, Su Hua, wanted it this bad. Well, he can only watch him for now. Even the City Lord, Nakagawa Otoshi stopped talking too, it seems there is more secret. He will ask about him first from his daughter. Of course, not only him but the other elders from the four sects also understood along with the other family heads

Hiina lost Alex's track, now she wandered aimlessly to search him and since she is famous, no one dares to attack her. So she can search around safely. Alex carefully hides from her. It is really bothersome.

200…

100…

50…

Alex continue hiding among the participants.

"Sh*t."

"Where is he?"

"We need to defeat him, or Young Master Soma will get angry."

Alex's pursuer starts to get angry. Now they are only fifty people left in the arena. They started to be anxious. But suddenly, Alex appeared in front of them.

"You!"

"You make us like a fool"

"I will kill you!"

"You are a fool" Alex smirked, His eyes flashed,

"Immovable Step" Alex used his Immovable Step to enhance his attack power, then he finally used, "Splitting Sword"

*Clang*

"Splitting Sword?" Soejima Ujitaka was very familiar with this move. But Alexander isn't a Himuras. He is confused about why he can use Himura House Splitting Sword. "Himura Takata, I'm sure that he isn't your Clansman. I'm wondering since when Himura House let outsider learning Himura House Sword Art?"

"It was none of your business." Takata only shrugged his shoulder.

"You!"

Just like Kenshin's Splitting Sword, but stronger. Alex's Sword split the trio swords into two. And with the effect of 'Immovable Step' still active, He kicks those three together outside the arena. And just like that, He did the same thing as Kenshin in the first block. Unfortunately, Unlike Kenshin, who didn't have any opponent afterward, He still has Nakagawa Hiina, who is still pursuing him.

He looked at the incoming Hiina. After he revealed himself and defeated the trio, He felt her presence coming toward him.

"Nakagawa Sword Style, Desolation"

"Fleeting Step"

He used his unpredictable footwork to dodge all the sword one by one. Just when he is about to run away again from this unreasonable girl.

Hiina's sword started glowing as she blocked his path and swung it toward him. The same as her, his sword started glowing to block her attack.

"Don't run. Hundred Sword, Echo Sword"

"Splitting Sword"

The two swords clashed. They produced the shockwave that alarm the other participants. Most of the people inside the arena including the audience were shocked.

"Who is he?"

"He managed to block a frontal attack from Goddess Hiina"

"A 1-Star Martial Master easily blocked an attack from 4-Star Martial Master."

"Is he really a nameless youth?"

"How can he block that attack?"

"We don't have any information about such a genius in this town."

Alex and Hiina still clashing with each other. Alex brushed every attack from her. The other participants recovered, They started fighting each other quickly. After all, Alex currently hold the strongest contender in the tournament, so this is their chance. They need to finish this round as soon as possible, afraid if Alex failed to block her, she would come to them. Of course, Alex also observed their expression, even though they are clashing. Alex is in defensive, he is buying his time until the round is over.

After a few minutes, The judge finally announced,

"Battle Royal of C Block is over!"

"Fuu, It's finally over" Alex breath out.

"You are only buying time this whole time" Hiina glared at him.

"Oh, you realized it just now?" Alex grinned.

"You! Hmph! I will defeat you in the next round" She left as she said that.

"Hope you lose before you meet me, so I don't need to fight an unreasonable girl like you." Alex secretly said. "What should I do with the rest of the tournament? Well, I can watch them and leave with Kenshin later."

Alex left the arena after observing the other participants who passed this round. Most of them are in Qi Manipulation Stage or 1-Star Martial Master too. Even though it is like that, he won't underestimate his opponent.

He left and watched the last block. There is nothing worthwhile besides the Disciple of Rainbow Flower Sect, Kusunoki Kayo and the City Lord's son, Nakagawa Hikotaka. Alex observed their style. Nakagawa Hikotaka used the same Sword Art as his sister so it helps him. Kusunoki Kayo uses a spear. Since he is also a spear user, he observed her carefully. But because he didn't have the Passive Skill like Sword Mastery for his Spear, he didn't learn so much. Instead, he felt that without a passive skill like 'Sword Mastery', he can feel some weakness in her. Alex was confused where this comes from, but he remembered when he had his first tribulation. He suddenly learns how to use a spear intent. He never observes a spear user. Now that she observe her style, his knowledge about spear gets deeper which is beneficial for him.

"D Block Battle Royale has finished. We will start the second round tomorrow"

After the last block finished, he left and searched for Kenshin. And it seems Kenshin is the same, he is searching for him.

"Yo, Kenshin. Good work back then"

"Alex, you too. I never thought you are that strong. You can fight with the Goddess of Limewatch Town, Nakagawa Hiina. But, don't underestimate her, According to the information, she is a Sword Master. So she has condensed her sword intent."

Alex nodded, telling that he understood. He also felt that Hiina still hold back at their fight. Even though it is like that, Alex also holds back 'Greatly'. He still has his Sword Intent too, he also has his spear along with the Spear Intent. If he suddenly used his Spear Intent in his Sword, Elder Conn from Heavenly Sword Sect might kidnap him already to his sect. He still has his Fire to boot. Alex is trying to get to the top with only His Sword. Though, he might need to use his Sword Intent too later.

"Let's go back" Kenshin asked him.

"Sure"

They casually go back to Himura House. But for the other house, it is big news for them.

…

In Soejima House,

Soejima Ujitaka has gathered all elders along with her daughter present.

"Isano, who is this Alex? The one beside your ex-fiance, Himura Kenshin."

"I… I don't know, Father. I only met him twice. It was when Himura Kenshin go back in tattered clothes and in front of Registration Counter. There is nothing noticeable about him."

"Nothing noticeable? Are you insane? Have you offended him?"

"I…I…" Although she didn't directly offend him, she didn't stop Himura Soma either.

"Ugh…" Soejima Ujitaka's expression darkened.

"Family Head? What's wrong?" The elders were confused.

"Judging from his mysterious identity, Either his talents are so high or he has a big background. But the latter is most unlikely. After all, Elder Su Hua from Mount Hua sect appreciate him greatly, since he is a Rank 5 Alchemist, I'm sure that it was also related to Alchemy. Alchemist is very rare, even in our family, there is no one qualified as a disciple of Mount Hua Sect. Unfilial Daughter, do you know your wrong?"

"I…I…Know" She can only look down.

"No matter what you do, try to get closer to him. Forget about that Himura Soma, he is trash including his personality and his talent is only a bit higher than average."

"Under…stood"

"First Elder, I want you to search for his information."

"Understood"

This is a sleepless night for Soejima Ujitaka.

…

In Itagaki House,

It is the same as Soejima House. Itagaki Yukiteru is holding a clan meeting.

"I want all the information we have about this Alexander."

"We didn't have much information about him. He seems from outside the town. We can't track his origin within a short time"

"Son, do you know anything about him?"

"I'm sorry, Father. I only met him once in the registration place where Himura Kenshin and Himura Soma fight. He didn't speak anything so I don't know anything about him"

"Try to get the information about him as much as possible. A genius like him who can fight Nakagawa Hiina evenly must not be a nobody."

"Yes!"

…

In Kusunoki House,

Kusunoki House's Head, Kusunoki Rentaro, also summoned all elders.

"Do we have any information about him?"

"No, we only know that he somehow appeared a few days ago, it seems that Himura Kenshin brought him to the city and he is also at the same age as him. Anything before that, there is no information about him whatsoever."

"Hmm…" Kusunoki is in deep thought. The sudden appearance of a Young Man. And Elder Su Hua, a Rank 5 Alchemist, appreciates him greatly that he dare to offend the other sect just to have him. It seems that he wants to make him a disciple of Mount Hua Sect. But judging from Elder Su Hua's identity as an Alchemist, Alex must have a talent in Alchemy, not forging. Though forging is good, What is the cultivator need the most is Pills.

Suddenly, A soft voice come from his side, "Father"

Rentaro turned his head and saw his daughter. "What is it, my daughter? We are in the meeting now."

"Is it about him?"

"Him? You mean that young man?"

She nodded.

"Yeah, this young man seems to appear out of nowhere and we didn't have any clue from where he came from."

"I…I think I have seen him."

"You have seen him? Where?"

"Two days ago in Alchemist Guild. I wanted to buy a pill, back then. I see Elder Lexy accompany him, and they are pretty friendly… I guess" she said.

"Then?" He grabbed his daughter.

"Father…it's hurt"

"Ah, I'm sorry. I was too excited, Please continue Kayo"

"Yes. Then, I saw Elder Lex handing him an Alchemist Badge. And I saw two golden stars on the badge" She said slowly.

After hearing that, He stood up in shock. "What? 2 Golden Stars? High 2nd Rank Alchemist? He is only 20 years old, but he is a High 2nd Rank Alchemist? In this town, there are only three High 2nd Rank Alchemist. But, you are saying that this young man is already High 2nd Rank Alchemist?"

Kayo nodded. Rentaro was deep in thought again. 20 Years old High 2nd Rank Alchemist… this is a genius in Alchemy. What if ten years later…twenty years later…He might become Rank 3…Rank 4… or even rank 5 Alchemist in the future. This is the reason why Elder Su Hua, a Rank 5 Alchemist wants him. But, he said that Alex wanted to join Heavenly Sword Sect. That means, Alex also confident with his skill. After all, he managed to fight a 4-Star Martial Master, Nakagawa Hiina despite him a 1-Star Martial Master. Not only he Alchemy skill is excellent, but his fighting prowess is a top-notch too. This is a Genius. Even he comes to a sect full of geniuses, he will still shine brighter than them.

"Whoever offends him will be punished by Military Law!" He immediately announced. He looked at his daughter. "Daughter, if you meet him again, try to get closer to him"

Kayo was confused as to why he wanted that but still nodded obediently.