Buzz
Many Kim Dung enthusiasts do not hold Lệnh Hồ Xung in high esteem, especially when compared to Dương Quá, also a successor of Độc Cô Cầu Bại.
As you all know, Lệnh Hồ Xung is quite a beloved character in Kim Dung's works. And in the novel Tiếu Ngạo Giang Hồ, one of the very few stories that leave a profound impression on readers. Like many other lucky main characters, Lệnh Hồ Xung was bestowed with all the luck by Mr. Kim, possessing 3 supreme martial arts skills in the world.
These are the Độc Cô Cửu Kiếm, the highest supreme sword technique; Dịch Cân Kinh, the highest supreme shield technique; and Hấp Tinh Đại Pháp, capable of absorbing all the power in the world. Hence, he is highly sought after in online games, which is entirely understandable.
In Tân Minh Chủ, Lệnh Hồ Xung is the team carrier, dominating for both peasants and elites. His strength - much like his master's - lies in his super combo skills, all 4 of which are devastating attacks aimed at opponents' weaknesses and dealt continuously. Additionally, his third skill named Bloodthirsty Sword Technique helps him regain 100% of the dealt damage - a perfect ratio for Lệnh Hồ Xung to stay exceptionally resilient after multiple rounds of battle.
According to some gamers' assessments, Lệnh Hồ Xung is the optimal choice for early-game stages, able to deal consecutive slashes, break armor, and provide substantial healing, making him a force to be reckoned with, especially in tower climbs. There have even been documented cases of Lệnh Hồ Xung's ability to take on 5 adversaries single-handedly.
Stunning 1v5 move by Lệnh Hồ Xung captured by Tân Minh Chủ gamers
However, Lệnh Hồ Xung's ability to 1v5 seems improbable in the story. With 2 out of his 3 skills being supremely superior, Lệnh Hồ Xung should ideally be the champion among the main characters. Yet, why do many Kim Dung fans not rate this character highly, especially when compared to Dương Quá, also a successor of Độc Cô Cầu Bại?
Outwardly Weak
When it comes to robust protagonists, none surpasses Tiêu Phong. When it comes to resilient protagonists, none surpasses Dương Quá. However, when it comes to weak protagonists, it must be Lệnh Hồ Xung and Trương Vô Kỵ.
The commonality between the two is... they both fail when it comes to women. For Kỵ, the strongest opponent is not Trương Tam Phong but Chu Chỉ Nhược, and for Xung, the strongest opponent is not Đông Phương Bất Bại but Nhạc Linh San.
Lệnh Hồ Xung occasionally suffers setbacks because Mr. Kim gave him poor health. As soon as he stepped into the story, he was afflicted with seven or eight flows of internal energy. When he went to play with Nhạc Bất Quần, he was punched hard by a few indifferent guys. Later, under Tây Hồ Lake, he inadvertently learned the Hấp Tinh Đại Pháp, hoping to cure his illness, but it ended up harming himself and others, suffering in pain for a long time before finding a way to control it.
Inner Strength Not Deep Enough
The brilliance of Độc Cô Cửu Kiếm lies in its independence from inner strength. Despite being at a disadvantage by 8-9 parts, Lệnh Hồ Xung managed to defeat Phong Bất Bình - a master of profound inner strength from the Sword Sect, and even blinded the seasoned expert with various martial arts. However, the truth remains that every sword technique, every move, requires inner strength to unleash its full potential. Just one shout of the Inner Defiance caused Lệnh Hồ Xung to immediately collapse unconscious, despite previously maintaining a balanced sword stance.
After absorbing all the power of Hắc Bạch Tử and many others, Lệnh Hồ Xung's inner strength has greatly increased, but to what extent remains to be seen. Recall when the disciples of Tả Lãnh Thiền and Lâm Bình Chi challenged Lệnh Hồ Xung at the Ngọc Nữ Phong, he unexpectedly felt his hands numb, almost losing his grip on the sword. Even though later on Lệnh Hồ Xung managed to learn the Dịch Cân Kinh, his progress was still limited.
Độc Cô Cửu Kiếm Not Yet Perfected
Among Lệnh Hồ Xung's three formidable martial arts, Độc Cô Cửu Kiếm is the most formidable. Throughout Tiếu Ngạo Giang Hồ, Lệnh Hồ Xung has used this sword technique many times to defeat numerous formidable opponents, including Xung Hư Đạo Chưởng.
However, there is one technique within the Độc Cô Cửu Kiếm that Lệnh Hồ Xung has never tried, and it's unclear if he has mastered it yet, and that is the Qi Breaking Technique. The ninth technique of the supreme sword technique is used to deal with opponents with superior inner strength and must be executed with the right mindset. Phong Thanh Dương told his disciple, 'Now you have learned enough techniques, but to win more and lose less, you still need to diligently cultivate for another 20 years, maybe then you can compete with the heroes of the world.'
No Sword Technique Goes to Waste
At Linh Quy Các, when it comes to martial arts, Lệnh Hồ Xung doesn't have much to boast about. Facing Á bà bà, who constantly changes her moves with lightning-fast speed and deadly precision, Lệnh Hồ Xung finds himself constantly retreating, barely finding time to draw his sword. Desperately trying to defend himself, he is eventually incapacitated by a seemingly ordinary martial artist.
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