Fairy, return my flying sword to me

Chapter 220 Public Challenge!

Xiao Jian looked up at the spine, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Your genius is back!"

The news that Xiao Jian was going to challenge the top disciple of the Five Veins spread throughout the entire sect in no time.

Apart from those disciples who were focused on cultivation or sent out on missions, almost all the disciples who had free time came to the Sword Sect's training ground to watch the excitement in a noisy atmosphere.

"Who is that little punk? How dare he challenge the senior disciples of all five major sects at the same time?"

The so-called Five Meridians are the five sword meridians that have been differentiated within the Chunyang Sword Sect according to the five elements.

These are the Burning Heaven Sword Vein, the Slaughtering Edge Sword Vein, the Profound Water Sword Vein, the Longevity Sword Vein, and the Mountain Suppressing Sword Vein.

"The five senior disciples of the Five Meridians each possess unique sword skills. Even the senior disciple of the Xuan Shui Sword Meridian, whose sword skills are widely recognized as the most complex, wouldn't dare say he could reliably defeat the senior disciples of the other four meridians. How dare this unknown disciple challenge all five senior disciples at the same time?"

"I guess he's just a clown trying to grab attention and get the elders' approval. It's already a big favor that even one of his top disciples is willing to come."

"That's right... Although the sect encourages us disciples to spar with each other and verify what we've learned, how can we improve our skills by competing with trash?"

"That's not quite right... You probably don't know who this is, do you? This is the true disciple of our Elder Jianxu. He is down-to-earth and hardworking. I often hear some elders praising him in private."

"Yes... In my master's eyes, these are all other people's disciples. My master also told me to learn from Senior Brother Xiao Jian. Senior Brother Xiao Jian is no good."

"That's strange... Senior Brother Xiao Jian is usually warm-hearted, but he's also quite low-key. This is the first time he's made such a big show of challenging the Sword Clan's top disciple, even boasting that he'll take on five of them. This isn't like his usual style."

"I wonder if he really has the ability or is just trying to attract attention. Speaking of which, our Five Veins Sword Selection is about to begin, and the eldest disciple may not be the eldest disciple forever. Is this Xiao Jian planning to take over the position of the eldest disciple of their Lu Feng Sword Vein?"

"Even if he wants to seize the position of the eldest disciple, he should be biding his time now and making a name for himself later. This isn't the Five Meridians Sword Selection Arena; what kind of nonsense is he spouting out now?"

"Let's wait and see. I wonder if any of the top disciples will even acknowledge him."

Normally, challenges are very common within sects, and those challenged usually do not refuse.

The sect supports pure competition.

Compared to being defeated in the ring, backing down in the face of a challenge is undoubtedly more shameful.

Moreover, those who actively seek out challenges are generally quite shrewd and won't go after those whose strength is clearly far beyond their own.

Under these circumstances, countless duels take place every day within the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

It's just that the fact that a true disciple is challenging the top disciples of five sword lineages at the same time is too eye-catching, which is why it has attracted so much attention.

On the spiral-shaped viewing platform, two figures dressed in tight-fitting clothes stood together, looking at the quiet figure standing with eyes closed in meditation on the martial arts field with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong with Junior Brother Xiao Jian?"

It's one thing to challenge the top disciples of the other four sects, but how can they so openly challenge their own senior brother?

Everyone here is a disciple of Elder Jianxu, and they often spar in private, but they would never come to a place like this to challenge each other so openly.

After all, in such a situation, the losing side would definitely lose face.

The challenge itself is an offense.

“He’s back…” Liu Mufeng, who had left earlier, narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling a somewhat familiar sense of pressure from the standing figure.

The junior brother beside him was taken aback. "Who's back?" "Junior Brother Xiao, who defeated me once, is back..."

"?" His junior brother was stunned. Seeing Liu Mufeng walking down, he asked with a puzzled look, "You really intend to fight him?"

"Otherwise what?" Liu Mufeng turned back and looked at him with a smile. "Since Junior Brother Xiao has extended such a solemn invitation, how could we possibly dampen your enthusiasm?"

Only he knew how astonishing Junior Brother Xiao Jian's strength was in this state.

Whether it was the effect of the pills that Junior Brother Xiao Jian mentioned last time, or a moment of enlightenment for some kind of sword cultivator, he had to admit that Junior Brother Xiao Jian in this state was exceptionally strong and was indeed a formidable opponent.

He had kept in mind his previous defeat to his opponent.

He was troubled for a long time when his subordinate, whom he had always guided, was suddenly defeated by the other party.

Unfortunately, his opponent attacked and then ran away, and after so much time, he was never able to regain the form he had that day, so he couldn't win back the game.

In his normal state, Junior Brother Xiao Jian's strength was entirely under his control, and he felt nothing even after winning.

Only by defeating Junior Brother Xiao Jian in this state can he cross the chasm that has always stood between his and his heart.

Was it that Junior Brother Xiao Jian was truly strong enough? Or was it his own underestimation of the younger brother who had always followed behind him that led to his defeat?

He needs to find out why.

The figure slowly walking down from the viewing platform caused an instant sensation.

The faces of the five chief disciples of the sword lineage were known to everyone in the sect, and Liu Mufeng's every move was constantly under the watchful eyes of many disciples.

"A senior disciple actually accepted the challenge?!"

"I heard they are fellow disciples, both from Elder Jianxu's school. It's understandable that they wouldn't want to lose face in front of their fellow disciples at a time like this, right?"

"But isn't this public challenge already a complete falling out? If the eldest disciple loses, can they still be fellow disciples?"

“But challenging the top disciples of the other four sects but not his own senior brother would probably be seen as disrespectful, right? If Xiao Jian really has that strength, I think it’s just mutual recognition between strong people, not a humiliation.”

"Wait, what are you talking about?! Do you really think this clown can win? He's the top disciple of the Five Families!"

What is a senior disciple?
That is the strongest among the Five Families!
Their only rivals have always been the top disciples of the other four lineages.

Among those of the same lineage, none can prevail!
But no matter what they said, Liu Mufeng eventually stepped onto the stage step by step.

"Lu Feng Sword Clan, Liu Mufeng, come to accept the challenge."

Xiao Jian opened his eyes and saw his most respected senior brother nodding, "Lu Feng Sword Clan, Xiao Jian."

Sensing the soaring sharpness emanating from Junior Brother Xiao Jian up close, Liu Mufeng nodded in approval, "Junior Brother Xiao, I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

Xiao Jian's mind was in turmoil, and he felt a powerful force surging within his body.

With the surge of power, the young man's spirit also soared. "Senior Brother Liu, please don't underestimate me like you did last time. This time, my sword will be even faster."

(End of this chapter)