"This... this is impossible!"
Seeing the scene before them, everyone gasped, and the originally laughing Zhuben suddenly choked, letting out a cry of disbelief.
"Heh heh."
Wang Yu merely chuckled at this, casually put down the cleaver in his hand, then held the Japanese sword horizontally, with the blade facing outwards, and politely offered it with both hands to Yamazaki.
"I'm really sorry, Mr. Yamazaki."
Wang Yu smiled slightly, his tone as gentle and courteous as Yamazaki's had been moments ago, approachable.
"Forgive me for damaging your property, but... I believe that if we are to compare sharpness, then the collision of two swords is the best and most direct method, don't you think?
After all, this kind of thing is like the saying that in a narrow path, the brave wins. True and false perish, and the sharper side wins. I hope you can understand this."
As he spoke, Wang Yu held the long sword with both hands, smiling at Yamazaki.
The lessons of experience from later generations told Wang Yu that when reasoning with Japanese people, one must use irrefutable facts to prove their point, otherwise they might dispatch "professional" referees for judgment... cough cough!
"You... I... Of course I understand, I don't mind."
Yamazaki's eyes twitched, his face stiff, and his tone was insincere.
The gentle and courteous demeanor of moments ago had completely vanished. After all, his previous humility and politeness were merely condescending arrogance based on absolute certainty of victory.
And now, the soybean-sized notch on the long sword Wang Yu was offering was like a gaping mouth, silently mocking him!
The other onlookers, who had been watching the excitement, also let out countless exclamations.
The overseas reporters shouted in disbelief, utterly astonished by the dramatic reversal unfolding before them. Japan's formidable technology had been defeated in such a casual manner?
The people of the home country, on the other hand, cheered with immense joy. They had won!
Wang Yu had truly defeated this seemingly invincible opponent!
As for the vast majority of the crowd, if you told them about quenching or smelting, those professional terms would have made their heads spin in confusion.
But now, with the collision of the two swords, Wang Yu's cleaver was undamaged, while the Japanese long sword had a notch, which was the best explanation!
Just as Wang Yu said, in such a simple and brutal comparison, who was strong and who was weak was clear at a glance!
No other elaborate language was needed to describe it!
"We won? We really won?" Secretary Yang, standing nearby, was also ecstatic. Regardless of the final outcome, their side had won a round, and a victory right from the start, so he could account for it no matter what happened in the end!
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Just as the entire scene was engulfed in shock, Zhuben roared frantically.
He suddenly rushed forward, pointed at Wang Yu's nose, and shouted,
"Our Japan's steel smelting technology is the best in the world. The mixed smelting of three rare metals is already extremely difficult. Your seven metals are even more unheard of!
You must have cheated!"
Zhuben shrieked, but in everyone's eyes, this was just the wail of a defeated dog.
"Little xx, do you know what it means when your grandpa is still your grandpa?"
"Ignorant fool, just because you don't understand and can't do it doesn't mean others can't!"
"Sore loser trash! You lost so..."
...
The surrounding crowd immediately began to rally behind Wang Yu.
They hadn't felt comfortable speaking up when they were at a disadvantage, but now that they had the upper hand, they naturally had to argue their case without hesitation. Otherwise, how could it be called a home advantage?
However, Zhuben ignored the scolding of the crowd and continued to speak to himself,
"This sword of yours, the woman just brought it in halfway. I know, she must have tampered with it inside!"
Zhuben suddenly had a "realization" and yelled at Wang Yu and the crowd,
"I know, it's her, it must be her!
This sword must have been obtained from somewhere else. Was it manufactured by Hans or Sam? You don't have this technology at all! Even if you did, you couldn't possibly make it with that outdated equipment!"
Zhuben's words caused a ripple. With his explanation, it seemed to have some logic.
Wang Yu didn't look like he had such technology, did he? Was it really outsourced?
It was like a centuries-old problem. If a university professor solved it, everyone would be suspicious, but it would be acceptable.
But if the person solving it was an elementary school student, it would be different. Almost everyone would cast a suspicious glance.
"Heh heh, outsourced? It's not that I look down on... well, I just look down on you."
Wang Yu, contrary to his usual self, smiled proudly. "Whether it's Hans or Sam, if anyone can produce this technology, I will immediately concede without conditions!
As for why Liu Lu just brought it in, let me explain again, little brother!
The most crucial part of mixed metal smelting lies in the proportion of metals, that is, the formula! While the other processes like forging and equipment are important, they are secondary.
Although the steel mill's equipment is old, its quality is not an issue. With the help of a group of experienced old masters, making this cleaver is not a problem.
And why Liu Lu came in from outside just now is because I asked her to help find someone to make a handle, otherwise it would be too uncomfortable to hold it bare-handed."
Wang Yu said with a smile, and then picked up the cleaver, showing the brand-new wooden handle to everyone.
"You..."
Zhuben was about to say something more, but was interrupted by Dr. Aoki.
"Zhuben-kun, we lost, and we lost."
Dr. Aoki was a professional technician with no ulterior motives. For those engaged in technical research and development, being factual was the most basic principle.
From the moment Wang Yu struck the cleaver's blade, he knew he had lost.
He stepped forward, bowed slightly to Wang Yu, and Dr. Aoki respectfully said to Wang Yu,
"Aoki was originally proud of some of his achievements, but after meeting you today, I realized how vast the world is. Thank you for your guidance!"
After saying this, Aoki tidied his clothes, picked up the already notched long sword, slowly sheathed it, bowed to Wang Yu again, and turned to leave.
Rustle!
Applause erupted in the venue, both cheering for Wang Yu's victory and admiring Aoki's noble character and magnanimity in accepting defeat!
"Hmph, the first round, we lost!"
Seeing this, Yamazaki directly pulled Zhuben back into the formation and then spoke to Wang Yu.
"Let's start the second match, we'll compete in durability."
As soon as Yamazaki finished speaking, someone immediately came forward, carrying a large piece of dark, rough material...