"Technology is about discovering and applying rules, and so is the Trial Taker. I think what the Trial Taker does is also science, just different from the Magic Armor Master’s system," Li Xiu said.
"The technology you talk about is incomparable to that of the Magic Armor Master. Even if what the Trial Taker does can be considered technology, it still doesn’t match the value of the Magic Armor Master’s tech. Can fitness technology compare with technology used to create destructive weapons? Can a garbage disposal in a kitchen be compared to a spacecraft?" Uncle Chu said lightly.
"Whether they’re comparable or not, we can just test it out and see," Li Xiu said.
"How do you want to test it? Are you thinking of dueling with a Magic Armor Master?" Uncle Chu sneered, curling his lips.
"If you’re willing, I wouldn’t mind," Li Xiu nodded.
"You want to duel with me? Do you know who I am?" Uncle Chu laughed out of anger.
Li Xiu wanted to duel him, an S-class Magic Armor Master who once ranked in the top three in the world. Even though his rank has dropped, he’s still a top-tier Magic Armor Master.
Li Xiu, a mere Trial Taker, wanted to challenge him; to Uncle Chu, this was a joke.
"Does who you are have anything to do with proving that Magic Armor Masters and Trial Takers are on equal footing?" Li Xiu feigned obliviousness to Chu Jun’s constant winks and spoke calmly to Uncle Chu.
"It’s good for young people to have confidence, but blind confidence borders on arrogance. You want to challenge me? Come back after cultivating for several decades," Uncle Chu said, no longer interested in dealing with Li Xiu, despite having met real Trial Takers before.
The Chu Family had an A-class Trial Taker, which should be a top figure among Trial Takers. Yet, in his eyes, an A-class Trial Taker was just a joke.
"Uncle, are you afraid of losing, or do you just not want Chu Jun to stay?" Li Xiu asked.
This statement annoyed Uncle Chu. Turning to Li Xiu, he said coldly, "Out of respect for Xiao Jun, I originally didn’t want to make a fuss with you, but since you’re so keen on being humiliated, I’ll oblige you. Chu Yun, show him what a Magic Armor Master is capable of."
"Yes, Uncle," a young man from the Chu Family stepped forward, looking at Li Xiu, "I’ll entertain you."
"This place isn’t suitable. Let’s find somewhere else," Li Xiu suggested.
The group left the city gates and arrived at a secluded, deserted area. Chu Yun carried a Magic Armor Box and instantly activated the Magic Armor, wearing it on himself.
His armor was an A-class Cold-Eyed Sword Saint, a classic A-class Magic Armor produced by White Night City, especially suited for melee combat.
"Are you sure about this? Our family’s Magic Armor Masters are formidable, and Chu Yun is among the top three of the younger generation, very challenging," Chu Jun whispered to Li Xiu.
"Shouldn’t be a problem," Li Xiu chuckled.
"Are you planning on using the Spirit?" Chu Jun asked again.
"Depends on the situation," Li Xiu casually replied.
"How do you want to compete?" Chu Yun asked, already a bit impatient.
"Let’s just hit the point and stop," Li Xiu walked over and said.
"Don’t worry, since you’re my brother’s friend, I won’t really hurt you," Chu Yun said earnestly.
Li Xiu thought to himself, "Silly kid, I’m worried about you getting hurt."
"Are you going to summon the Spirit? I can wait for you," Chu Yun also knew about the existence of Spirits.
Li Xiu let out a silent sigh. Had he not been training with Magic Armor Masters all this time, he would have known about Trial Takers and Spirits.
"No need, I’ll summon the Spirit when necessary." Li Xiu didn’t want to bully a kid and didn’t initiate an attack.
But Chu Yun grew impatient: "Then use your contract, don’t waste time."
"Since you insist, I’ll use it," Li Xiu drew the Fire Lotus Sword, which was no longer a burden but was now quite agile in his hands.
"What are you waiting for, hit me!" Chu Yun urged, seeing Li Xiu standing there with the sword, unmoved.
"Do you want me to strike first?" Li Xiu asked with a strange expression.
"Of course, if I strike first, you won’t have a chance," Chu Yun confidently declared.
"Alright then," Li Xiu didn’t want to waste time and walked over with the Fire Lotus Sword.
"Can you walk faster?" Chu Yun urged again, a magic light flashed in his hand to form a sword-shaped Demon Light Blade, watching Li Xiu approach slowly without any fighting spirit.
"Young people shouldn’t be too hasty; relax first to better unleash your power," Li Xiu said as he suddenly flicked the Fire Lotus Sword in front of Chu Yun.
Though the Fire Lotus Sword appeared upright, it was actually a soft sword. With Li Xiu’s flick, the blade twisted and vibrated like a phantom towards Chu Yun.
"Here it comes!" Chu Yun shouted and slashed his Light Saber towards Li Xiu.
His speed was much faster than Li Xiu’s. The Light Saber flashed and quickly reached Li Xiu.
Just as Chu Yun’s Light Saber moved, Li Xiu had preemptively acted. As the Light Saber descended, he swiftly dodged it, got close to Chu Yun, and pointed the Fire Lotus Sword at his neck.
According to Li Xiu’s agreement of hitting the point and stopping, Chu Yun should have already lost by now.