Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Chapter 309 Anti-Thunder and Lightning General Special Training

Xu Ning finally couldn't resist the temptation and went over.

With a wave of his hand, Yae no Miko unleashed the three Sesshou Sakura pillars, creating a barrier that trapped Xu Ning and the rune pillar inside.

"This is a method to defeat her by gradually adapting to the lightning runes on the stone pillars, first by getting used to them, then by dodging, and finally by counterattacking. Are you ready?"

After listening to the explanation from the Eightfold Divine Child, Xu Ning nodded and said, "We can begin at any time..."

The entire barrier was instantly filled with raging lightning. Caught off guard, Xu Ning stood inside the barrier and was instantly encased in a purple cocoon. Countless bolts of lightning struck his body, and he felt his tongue stiffen completely, unable to utter a single word.

The feeling of being completely numb was anything but pleasant. Xu Ning felt that if he were shocked for another fourteen or fifteen seconds, he might even lose control of his bladder and wet his pants.

"You...you have no sportsmanship, I haven't even finished speaking..."

After the lightning disappeared, Xu Ning sat down on the grass, panting, and said angrily to Yae no Miko.

"This amount of electricity won't harm you. It's purely to get you used to the feeling of being struck by lightning, so that you won't miss your chance in battle due to sudden paralysis."

Xu Ning dared not slack off any longer. He reached into the Hidden Dust Cave and took his Peak-Slaying Blade in his hand, throwing himself wholeheartedly into the special training.

"The naginata technique emphasizes the principles of cutting and returning. Everyone has their own familiar way of slashing, even a Kage who is skilled in swordsmanship is no exception. If you are familiar with her and can dodge her, you can force her to change her sword path, which will increase your chances of winning by at least 10%."

Xu Ning was at a loss for words to describe the shock he felt.

Although the device in front of me was relatively weak, its attack speed was extremely fast. Almost as soon as the lightning condensed, a blade of light appeared before my eyes without warning. This was a slash.

The Sesshomaru barrier that Yae no Miko sets up behind her will deflect the sword light back the moment it comes into contact with it; this is called "return".

In the midst of all this, Xu Ning could almost feel a samurai wielding a long-handled naginata constantly unleashing rapid slashes at him.

Fortunately, Xu Ning's inherent talent, "I'm drunk and want to sleep, you may leave," provides a high evasion bonus, so after the initial two chaotic attacks, Xu Ning quickly got used to the rhythm.

"The art of katana emphasizes positioning and variation. Like military strategy, it requires anticipating the enemy's moves and is ever-changing. To counter it, one must go against the grain. Your fist techniques and swordsmanship are the most unpredictable I have ever seen, giving you a slight advantage from the start, which may even increase your chances of winning by 10%."

Lei Zhu's attacks began to become chaotic, but within this chaos lay a subtle order, and he would make slight adjustments with his dodging movements, resulting in a mysterious change in the angle of each strike.

As the barrier behind him was ejected, Xu Ning felt as if there was a swift samurai wielding a katana beside him, launching attacks at him from all sorts of unbelievable angles.

"Next, we'll need to combine this with the ultimate techniques of lightning elemental power in battle, since our general possesses absolute authority over Narukami."

It was from this sentence that Xu Ning truly began to feel the strain.

Various techniques for summoning and striking lightning are interspersed within swordsmanship, making the already complex swordsmanship even more unpredictable.

If Xu Ning hadn't gradually become familiar with the sword techniques from the beginning, he wouldn't have dared to say that he could have completely mastered them.

This trial lasted for nearly half an hour. When the Eightfold Divine Child removed the barrier, Xu Ning immediately fell to the ground on the grass.

"This is probably the toughest battle I've fought in a while now; I almost thought I couldn't hold on."

Yae no Miko looked at Xu Ning on the ground, a slight smile of relief appearing in her eyes.

"It's better than I expected. Although it's still no match for me, it's good enough to be given away."

Xu Ning, who was chugging wine, paused. "You mean sending someone to their death? So all my practice over the years isn't enough to make me a match, I'm just good enough to be sent away?"

Yae no Miko shook her head. "Kage, who became Inazuma's number one expert hundreds of years ago, is someone whose swordsmanship has been declining over the past few centuries. Otherwise, apart from a very few individuals, no one would dare to say that they could defeat her."

"Fortunately, you have my help. Here, take this with you."

Yae no Miko took out a small protective charm from his waist and handed it to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning stretched out his arm and took the talisman, which symbolized peace, from her hand.

"Did you make this yourself?"

Yae no Miko smiled and said, "I took it by hand. It was blessed by Narukami Taisha and is very effective. You must carry it with you carefully, just like you would carry her comb."

"When you encounter a crisis, take a look at it; it might help you get through the difficult time easily. Of course, if you miss me, you can also take a good look at it; maybe I'll suddenly appear in front of you."

Xu Ning carefully examined the amulet in his hand and found that it didn't seem to have anything special about it, but he still thanked it and carefully put it away.

In the distance, in the castle of Inazuma, huge fireworks suddenly rose, dazzling in their brilliance.

On the edge of this silent forest, Xu Ning once again felt the reality and beauty of this world.

Have those who chase after the so-called truth of the world really seen this world and its people properly?

If everything could continue like this, what would be the big deal if I lived a muddled life?

"Alright, we should head back now. Today isn't some summer festival, so they won't be setting off such dazzling fireworks for no reason."

Only after being reminded by Yae no Shinji did Xu Ning realize that he had seen a beautiful fireworks display while standing at the entrance of the bathhouse last time.

It seems that at that time, Sora helped to release it so that he could save Master Seishun.

This time, the fireworks display was even more spectacular and larger in scale than the last one.

Given the relationship between the little raccoon and the Fireworks Queen, they must have really gone all out this time. Hopefully, they won't get into any trouble.

Unlike Xu Ning, Yae no Miko did not wait any longer. Instead, she returned to her room at Narukami Shrine, after all, according to her, not sleeping on time is the enemy of beauty.

Feeling utterly bored, Xu Ning poured a bowl of Thousand Wind wine for each of Inashiro Hotaru and Kano Nana, and they quietly savored the wine while waiting for Hayato's return.

"Hmm? This is the life-giving water that Zaoyou mentioned that can make you grow taller? It doesn't taste like wine at all!"

Nana Kano exclaimed in surprise, "It's more like, how should I put it, a peculiar juice with an apple aroma. If that's the case, it's not impossible..."

"I...I'm back! I overdid it, my head is spinning!"

A small figure carrying a package bigger than himself suddenly appeared inside Narukami Shrine.