Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 275 Liu Yun
It's impossible to finish the competition in just one morning.

Based on past practice and the number of participants this time, it will take at least seven days.

At Yang Xuzhong's command, several inner disciples began to hold roster books, vibrate their spiritual energy, and call out to fight on the grand martial arts arena.

Unlike the Sword Trial of the Lingxiao Sword Sect, which is for external use, the Changjing Sect is for internal use. Some things don't need to be made too formal or complicated.

Do you think there's any possibility that the numbering system might be used to embezzle funds?

Well, that's possible, but it's not fair.

What if that's unfair?
If it's unfair, you don't have to participate.

The large martial arts arena is divided into eight sections, with an inner disciple standing in each section to act as referee. As for the boundaries, they are marked by lines drawn on the ground with charcoal pencils; crossing the boundary results in a loss.

Pei Xia didn't recognize any of the players called up in the first few rounds, and their skill levels varied greatly, ranging from Hua You to Zheng Gang.

Judging from the speed at which they fought and won, Pei Xia counted on her fingers again.

Oh no, does this mean I won't get a turn all day?

The thought had barely formed when someone shouted, "One hundred and twelve!"

Niu Wansan, who was standing next to Pei Xia, quickly raised his hand: "Here!"

He patted Pei Xia on the shoulder: "Watch my methods, learn from them."

Then, it mustered its spiritual power and its round body climbed onto the martial arts stage.

Niu Wansan was, after all, an inner disciple with a cultivation level of Refining Cauldron Realm, while his opponent was merely an outer disciple at the Qi Refining Realm.

To be honest, this outer disciple looks older than Niu Wansan.

It's likely that he felt a certain envy towards Niu Wansan.

The exchange was uneventful. With the support of his inner cauldron, Niu Wansan unleashed wave after wave of spiritual energy, which was impossible to stop with mere qi. His opponent was quickly defeated.

Niu Wansan came down with a smug look on his face, gave himself a thumbs up, and asked Pei Xia, "How was it?"

It's not that great. You want me to learn, but I haven't seen any advanced alchemy techniques. What's there to learn? Can you learn how to spray spiritual energy?

Pei Xia could only smile politely and nod in response, "I understand."

Then came another long wait, during which Pei Xia was never called.

However, all of the "masters" mentioned by Niu Wansan did take the stage.

Chu Guihai, the master of Xuanri Peak, possessed profound cultivation. Although his opponent was not strong enough, his solid foundation in cultivation was evident. His fighting techniques were also skillful and methodical, showing no sign of underestimating his opponent.

This should be considered a model disciple in the master's eyes.

Cen Yunfeng's junior sister Xu Li, Niu Wansan said she had many magic weapons, but this time her opponent was only Hua You, so she couldn't really show off her magic weapons.

For Pei Xia, this might be a slightly greater threat than Chu Guihai, since magic weapons, once they reach a certain grade, come in all sorts of strange and unpredictable shapes.

As for Chai Yun, he was the only familiar face Pei Xia recognized here.

I heard that after he first came to Pei Xia's cave to provoke her, he was sent back to his hometown by Ji Shaofu, so he never bothered Pei Xia again.

However, in retrospect, Ji Shaofu was probably just preparing for her seclusion to try and break through to the Opening Mansion stage, rather than intentionally helping Pei Xia.

This kid also has the cultivation of the Refining Cauldron Realm. He comes from a wealthy family, but there's no indication of it. Considering the two have a grudge, if they really run into each other... tsk, it wouldn't hurt to go all out.

"Ninety-nine!" A call drew Pei Xia's attention, and he raised his hand in response, "Here."

The disciple from Xuanri Peak glanced at him, then shouted again, "Forty-one!"

No one answered; only a man dressed in coarse gray-white clothes gracefully landed on the dueling platform.

Niu Wansan called out in a low voice, "Liu Yun!"

Although Niu Wansan looked down on this man when they were first mentioned, he really didn't want to fight Liu Yun.

This guy's master is dead, yet he can still lead a group of junior brothers and sisters to cultivate in the cave, and the sect even provides him with resources. Why?
Because his cultivation level is nearing perfection, he will be able to attempt to open his own residence in a few years. Once he succeeds, he will become an inner sect elder, which is perfectly reasonable.

Pei Xia raised an eyebrow. On the surface, Liu Yun should be the strongest among the disciples, right?

Damn, am I really that unlucky?

It wasn't luck.

A sinister smile had already appeared on Chai Yun's face amidst the crowd.

The more intense the martial arts competitions become, the fewer people remain as the competition progresses. However, the early rounds are often careless, like Yang Xuzhong's casual gesture.

There's not even a need for connections. Just send some silver and pills to smooth things over, and let the senior brothers of Xuanri Peak keep an eye out. If Pei Xia is called out, then Liu Yun will be called out next.

As for the relationship between Liu Yun and Chai Yun, that's a bit of a story.

As the second son of the Minister of Works, Chai Yun had some minor tasks in the Changjing Sect, such as helping a few elders who were close to the imperial court.

However, he was arrogant and flamboyant, and he was not good at networking. For a long time, he had only been able to connect with Liu Yun.

With Master Liu Yun gone and no powerful backer in the sect, things are bound to be difficult. Over the years, Chai Yun has provided a lot of assistance. If Liu Yun can successfully establish his own sect and become an inner elder of the Changjing Sect in the future, then his mission will be accomplished.

However, this time, taking advantage of her absence from the sect, Ji Shaofu went to Su Baozhai with Pei Xia. When she returned to the sect, she heard from the disciple who discovered it first that Pei Xia had carried Ji Shaofu back.

This has really touched a nerve with me, Young Master Chai. What kind of person are you? How dare you touch the woman I've set my sights on?
My temper has already flared up. I was even humiliated by Pei Xia's female disciple in the Hall of Merit. Shouldn't I give you a good beating?

So he pulled out Liu Yun, whom he had been in contact with for many years.

When Pei Xia went on stage, the other party noticed the blue turban on his waist and politely clasped their hands in a fist salute.

For now, it's not necessary to reveal names in this competition. Fortunately, most people didn't pay attention to Pei Xia during Ji Shaofu's return to the sect, so his face isn't very well-known.

Liu Yun only sensed that the spiritual energy traces on the other party were not very strong, probably Zhen Gang, at most Lian Ding.

That's easy enough. Anyway, Chai Yun didn't say he wanted to kill this person. He only emphasized that he must humiliate him severely... Heh, it's just a matter of pride. Anyway, Young Master Chai is generous. Consider it as earning some resources for himself.

With his fists clasped, Liu Yun stomped his front foot on the ground, and his refined spiritual power flowed through his meridians, pouring out from his palm and transforming into a long beam of spiritual light. At the tip of the beam of light was embedded a sharp piece of qi!

Wow, at least you have some ideas.

Mastering aerial maneuvers requires talent, but if one uses spiritual power as a connecting aid like Liu Yun, it becomes a technique that anyone can learn.

Moreover, judging from the thickness of his qi, he must have intentionally honed it into this form long ago. In the future, when he reaches a higher realm, this kind of qi will be a disadvantage, but it will be of great help to him when he reaches the Refining Cauldron and Profound Realm... a typical poor cultivator's mindset.

Pei Xia's mind raced; in a short time, she had already seen through it all.

Instead of using his cultivation to forcefully resist, he reached into his robes and pulled out a small fan.

With a flick of his fingers, the fan ribs opened, a little spiritual energy was poured in, and then he waved his hand to fan it.

The fan surface fluttered, and a strong wind suddenly appeared!
(End of this chapter)