Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 257 I'm not targeting any particular person, I'm referring to everyone here...

The group of cultivators flying through the air on their swords were led by Shao Mingxi, the master of Cloud Mist Valley, followed by Master Mu, the head of the Cloud Mist Valley Transmission Hall.

Behind the two were several of the most influential elders of Cloud Mist Valley.

Besides that, there's Xiao Xiao.

Before Xiao Xiao could even steady himself on his sword, he was carried away by Valley Master Shao Mingxi.

Upon seeing Zhou Qing from afar, Shao Mingxi led the group to greet him.

"Brother Zhou, it's been a long time."

Xiao Xiao cupped his hands in greeting.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "It hasn't been long."

Xiao Xiao smiled awkwardly and said, "Brother Zhou, our Valley Master heard that you were coming to Cloud Mist Valley, so he brought us here to wait for you every day."

Shao Mingxi smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhou Qing, please come to my sect for a small gathering."

Zhou Qing said, "I'm sure you already know why I've come. There's no need for formalities. Please make your move. If Cloud Mist Valley still shows sincerity after our battle, I will then attend the meeting."

Upon hearing this, everyone in Cloud Mist Valley paled.

Xiao Xiao had already reported Zhou Qing's affairs at Chongshui Sect to the elders, and the people of Yunwu Valley immediately began to prepare for this as a top priority.

Shao Mingxi and the Three Mysterious Immortals were evenly matched. Since the Three Mysterious Immortals were defeated by Zhou Qing, Shao Mingxi naturally had no confidence either.

Therefore, it was best for Cloud Valley not to accept Zhou Qing's challenge.

But now the entire Western Continent knows Zhou Qing's whereabouts, and knows that he is going to challenge the world's masters and achieve invincible fame.

After passing Chongshui Sect, the next stop is Cloud Mist Valley.

If we do not accept the challenge, the world will only think that Cloud Mist Valley is afraid of Zhou Qing, which is a greater disgrace than accepting the challenge and failing.

Therefore, the first thing the people of Cloud Mist Valley considered was how to avoid fighting while still preserving the sect's dignity.

They considered several options, such as having the experts in the valley attack him en masse and kill Zhou Qing.

Alternatively, they could elevate this matter to a major issue for the entire Northern Alliance, inviting Golden Core experts from other sects within the alliance to come and put pressure on Zhou Qing.

But after much thought, these methods will ultimately give people something to criticize.

In the end, it was Master Mu who suggested that since Zhou Qing and Xiao Xiao had a friendship, why didn't Cloud Mist Valley treat Zhou Qing with courtesy? That way, Zhou Qing would probably be too embarrassed to make a move.

The two sides agreed to spread the news as a draw, thus preserving Cloud Mist Valley's reputation without damaging Zhou Qing's undefeated record.

It can definitely be described as a win-win situation.

Therefore, during this period, Shao Mingxi led the important elders of Cloud Mist Valley to greet him here every day.

Unexpectedly, after finally welcoming Zhou Qing today, the other party showed no appreciation and immediately issued a challenge, completely ruining their plans.

The people of Cloud Mist Valley all had grim faces, thinking that Zhou Qing was really ungrateful. Did he think that he alone could suppress the entire Cloud Mist Valley and thus be able to come and go freely in the valley?
Seeing that all the elders of the sect looked displeased, Xiao Xiao felt most troubled. He cupped his hands to Zhou Qing and said, "Brother Zhou has no grudge against Cloud Mist Valley. Why force him like this?"

Zhou Qing stood with his hands behind his back and sighed, "That's not true. You all think that I'm forcing you, but it's only because you and the Chongshui Sect were the first to encounter me."

“When I have traveled all over the Western Continent, and even all over the Qionghua Continent, you will find that you are just one of the many sects in the world that have encountered me, and I have not targeted you.”

Shao Mingxi and the others were intimidated by Zhou Qing's imposing presence and couldn't help but feel a jolt in their hearts.

This guy is far too arrogant. He not only wants to suppress the entire Western Continent, but also wants to travel all over the Qionghua Continent to become invincible.

This guy is either a madman or an unprecedented sage, beyond even the description of a genius. Yet, when he uttered these words, he wasn't impassioned or passionate; instead, he seemed nonchalant, with a calm that suggested it was perfectly natural.

Shao Mingxi and others felt the immense pressure of impending storm beneath this calm surface.

They understood that they couldn't persuade Zhou Qing; his convictions were too strong to be shaken. Such a person was also unlikely to be as hypocritical as they imagined, trying to appease the world with a draw.

Given this situation, they have no choice but to fight.

Shao Mingxi said, "In that case, I'll experience Brother Zhou's skills firsthand."

He waved to the crowd behind him and said, "Everyone step back and make room for me and Zhou Qing."

The people of Cloud Mist Valley all retreated fifty miles indignation; this was the limit of the aftershocks of a battle between Golden Core experts.

Only when Mu Zhenren withdrew did he exchange a knowing glance with Shao Mingxi.

The two had discussed that if the plan failed and Zhou Qing refused to cooperate, they would have to fight back. In that case, Shao Mingxi would fight, while Mu Zhenren would ambush and kill Zhou Qing during the most intense moment of the battle.

While this might leave room for criticism, it's still better than losing directly to Zhou Qing.

As you can see, the Three Mysterious Immortals of the Chongshui Sect have become a laughing stock in the Western Continent recently.

Everyone laughed at him for losing to a junior who had been cultivating for less than twenty years.

As a result, all the disciples of the Chongshui Sect could no longer hold their heads high in public.

Cloud Valley must not repeat the same mistakes.

After everyone had left, Shao Mingxi smiled and said, "Then please enlighten me, Brother Zhou."

He did not regard Zhou Qing as a junior, but as a peer or even a slightly better expert, so he attacked with all his might.

There is a fire river underground in Cloud Valley, so the ground is always hot and humid, and water vapor rises, so it is often shrouded in clouds and mist.

Cloud Mist Valley primarily focuses on fire-based cultivation.

The fundamental technique of Cloud Mist Valley is the Heavenly Fire True Body, and all spells are derived from the Heavenly Fire True Body.

These were all temporary, convenient measures to take while waiting to refine the true form of Heavenly Fire.

Shao Mingxi was a True Person at the sixth level of the Golden Core stage, and his Heavenly Fire True Body had already achieved minor success. With a slight thought, the spiritual energy within his body circulated in a unique way.

The fire elemental energy erupted from within, melting his body and turning it into scorching magma—this was the true form of the Heavenly Fire.

In this state, Shao Mingxi could use various fire-based spells with every move he made, as if it were an instinct.

When Zhou Qing saw Shao Mingxi's speed soar to almost three times the speed of sound under the blessing of the Heavenly Fire True Body, and start spinning around him, he immediately became alert.

None of these Golden Core cultivators were easy to deal with. After all, he was only at the first level of Foundation Establishment. If he were not struck by them, he would have no chance of survival.

Fortunately, no one in the world is better able to adapt to high speeds than him.

The iron pellets he deals with daily often travel at thirty times the speed of sound, and at their limit, they can even reach a hundred times the speed of sound.

Having dealt with such high speeds for a long time, three times the speed of sound is completely within his acceptable range.

Shao Mingxi circled Zhou Qing a few times, and seeing that he did not respond, he decided to test him.

His figure changed from circling around Zhou Qing to charging straight at Zhou Qing.

He was only two or three miles away from Zhou Qing, and at such a high speed, they arrived in the blink of an eye.

(End of this chapter)