426: Chapter 426 Verification

"Chief."

Xiao Zhuang looked at Shi Le with a calm gaze and said, "While we aren't all equipped with steel sabers, we do have daggers."

"Why don't you try to strike this dagger with your 'powerful' Bronze Sword and see if the sword gets a notch."

"If the Bronze Sword chips while the dagger remains undamaged, it will prove the dagger's hardness exceeds that of the Bronze Sword!"

"Alright then..."

Hearing Xiao Zhuang's words, Shi Le still had doubts, but he felt this was indeed a valid way to verify the claim, so he nodded in agreement.

With a wave of his large hand, a warrior from the Shiyang Tribe immediately brought over a Bronze Sword.

This Bronze Sword had a slender blade adorned with intricate patterns; its edge was sharp, glinting coldly in the sunlight and exuding an air of majesty and dominance.

Shi This Le took the Bronze Sword.

His gaze turned toward Xiao Zhuang.

Xiao Zhuang took out his dagger.

"Can I take a look at it?"

Shi Le inquired.

"Sure."

Xiao Zhuang handed over the dagger.

The moment Shi Le held the dagger, he found it quite heavy. Although it looked small and delicate, it was thick, and its texture appeared incredibly hard!

Shi Le couldn't help but examine it closely; the blade was exceptionally bright, shimmering with a cold light.

Yet, he still didn't believe the dagger's material could be harder than a Bronze Sword.

"Here."

Shi Le returned the dagger to Xiao Zhuang.

Xiao Zhuang extended his arm and said to Shi Le, "Go ahead and strike it."

"Fine."

Shi Le took a deep breath, gripped the Bronze Sword tightly with both hands, raised it high, and struck down at the dagger with all his might.

"Clang!" A crisp sound echoed in everyone's ears like a tolling bell.

At that moment, everyone stared intently at the two weapons, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

When the result became clear, everyone gasped.

A distinct notch had appeared on the edge of the Bronze Sword, while the dagger—aside from a faint mark where it had been struck—showed no damage at all, remaining perfectly intact and sharp.

Shi Le's eyes widened, and the expression on his face froze instantly, as if he had been hit by a body-binding spell.

He stared fixedly at the two weapons before him, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief; there truly wasn't a single notch!

After a long while, Shi Le finally came to his senses. His lips trembled slightly as he muttered, "This..."

"How is this possible..."

He repeatedly checked the notch on the Bronze Sword and the undamaged dagger, seemingly unwilling to believe the reality before his eyes.

"Do you believe me now?"

Xiao Zhuang asked.

Shi Le's expression was grim; he had just been utterly humiliated!

"So what!"

Refusing to give up, Shi Le said, "We also have silver scimitars."

"Besides, what we're truly formidable with are strong bows."

He pointed proudly at the burly men behind him and said, "Every one of them can pin a person to the ground from a hundred paces away."

"Their accuracy is also astounding; even if someone is wearing thick armor for protection, they can hit an unprotected eye!"

After saying this, Shi Le gave Xiao Zhuang a provocative look, clearly wanting to reclaim his honor.

"Not bad."

Xiao Zhuang nodded.

However, Xiao Zhuang's attitude did not satisfy Shi Le.

He desperately needed to regain face from Xiao Zhuang.

This indifferent expression of Xiao Zhuang's was not what he wanted to see!