Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 285: Strong!

You're asking me?

I was asking you that too!
As soon as Pei Xia arrived at Xuanri Peak, he immediately noticed that someone was spying on him. He looked up and, sure enough, saw Xia Xuan's figure on the platform.

It's been almost a year now. Xia Xuan's appearance hasn't changed much, but her demeanor has become noticeably more capable.

After leaving the Lingxiao Sword Sect, her travels likely continued, and she made considerable progress.

Unlike myself, since the time of the calamity, I have not only failed to improve, but have actually regressed.

If it weren't for the Heartfire, the Profound Realm would have been a luxury for him.

Good, let's give ourselves some motivation, first secure this spot in the Illusionary Realm, then get Ru Tao. When our minds are at peace, we'll have a bright future ahead!
With Ji Shaofu and Pei Xia here, the four-faction martial arts competition should begin.

As the host, Huang Bing exchanged pleasantries and briefly emphasized the rules of the competition. Because Chai Yun had been killed in advance, Huang Bing specifically mentioned, "Stop when you've made your point."

With the sound of a gong, the first match was Ji Shaofu's, and her opponent was also at the Opening Mansion Realm, a tall cultivator from Xuanyi Mountain.

Watching the two of them leap off the stands, Pei Xia moved to the empty space in front of her.

Coincidentally, Xia Xuan also moved to the empty space behind her.

The two exchanged a glance, separated by the meter or so between their respective sects.

Pei Xia lowered her voice and asked, "You're giving up your job as swordsman?"

Xia Xuan shook her head like a rattle drum: "No, my master heard that this Liancheng Illusionary Realm is amazing, so he made a deal with Xuanyi Mountain to let me participate as well, saying that the place is full of opportunities."

"That's right! Back then, Fu Hongshuang watched Pei Xia take away the Fire Seed, and later she became a Fire Virtue Body—what? You're saying the Fire Virtue Body is cultivated using the Heaven-Supporting Ancient Method, and just having the Fire Seed isn't enough? I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, she just stole my Fire Seed!"
Pei Xia looked disgusted. Was Fu Hongshuang out of her mind? There was only one spot available among the four sects of the Eastern Frontier. What were you doing here trying to snatch it? If you wanted it, go to Yunhu Mountain and negotiate!

He asked again in a low voice, "What conditions did she set?"

“Send one of the disciples from Xuanyi Mountain to Xuange Sword Mansion for a month of training.”

"Tsk, they really know how to spend money."

This month is definitely not for becoming an outer disciple; the underlying deal is likely to be teaching the Xuange Sword Manual.

Of course, this kind of thing can't be revealed completely. It's limited to one month, which is a gamble in a sense. How much you can learn depends on your ability.

On the martial arts stage, Ji Shaofu, dressed in a flowing green robe, wielded a long sword that gleamed with a bright light. Her sword clashed with her opponent's spiritual energy, creating a series of deafening roars.

Pei Xia and Xia Xuan both stared at the martial arts arena from afar, but their lips moved as they whispered about unrelated things.

After Pei Xia finished asking her questions, it was Xia Xuan's turn: "What are you doing here?"

Xia Xuan was not very clear about Pei Xia's identity, whether in Junma City or Lingxiao Sword Sect. However, when Fu Hongshuang came to visit, she was able to explain everything clearly.

Nizi now knows his background. He is Chengtian Wudu, who once caused the East China Sea to collapse by his own strength and was called "Superman" by the people in awe.

Pei Xia touched her nose: "I... wanted to revisit the old haunts and reminisce at Liancheng Fire Vein, but I found out it's fenced off now and you need a ticket to get in, so here I am, getting a ticket!"

The two looked at each other.

Alright, there's no misunderstanding. This person is here to steal my spot.

Xia Xuan gripped her longsword, Azure Sparrow, and sighed, "Senior, I dare not hold back this time."

The reason for calling him "senior" is because Pei Xia has a very close relationship with her master.

Saying "go easy on me" is an honest warning. Pei Xia sneered, "Pshaw, even Fu Hongshuang wouldn't dare say something like that."

As soon as she finished speaking, a sharp shout erupted from the martial arts stage. Ji Shaofu thrust her longsword forward, the tip of which shattered. She pressed down with her entire body, enduring the opponent's incredibly powerful protective aura, and managed to pierce the broken sword!
As both of them were fully activating their spiritual energy, they were each pressing on their meridians, and an invisible force swept across the entire area, mixed with the agonizing cries of their trembling muscles and bones!
Finally, a faint cracking sound rang out first, and the tall cultivator from Xuanyi Mountain could no longer hold on. His protective aura shattered, and he was the first to spit out a mouthful of blood.

Huang Bing, standing in the stands, had been staring wide-eyed, completely focused, so nervous that he had even crushed the armrest of his chair.

Seeing this, he bypassed the referee and shouted, "Ji Shaofu wins... Quick! Go save her!"

Several elders from the Long Whale Sect had already rushed up and tightly supported the fallen Xuan Yi Mountain cultivator.

Ji Shaofu's body swayed slightly, but she did not fall to the ground. It took her several breaths to adjust herself, and her overstimulated spiritual energy gradually calmed down.

She only broke through to the Open Mansion Realm this year, so her foundation is not very solid, and the cultivation techniques of the Long Whale Sect itself are not particularly outstanding.

Fortunately, the attack she suffered on her way back from Su Baozhai last time, and the fierce battle tempered her newly formed spiritual palace, which allowed her to find a flaw in her opponent's colorful clothes technique.

Exhaling a breath of foul air tinged with the smell of blood, Ji Shaofu gripped the broken sword and raised it high above her head.

She truly considers the Changjing Sect her own, which is why she fought so hard. If it were Yang Xuzhong, he probably would have given up and admitted defeat long ago.

So, having won against Xuanyi Mountain, she made this very unhumble gesture of inviting favor.

The few inner disciples and elders of the Long Whale Sect who were watching the competition naturally erupted in loud cheers.

However, this scene was perceived by the leaders of the other three factions as a provocation with a hint of hostility.

Then in the next match, Xia Xuan will face off against Yang Xuzhong.

If Huang Bing hadn't also looked utterly astonished, Pei Xia would have almost thought that the old man had deliberately arranged it.

Mei Changqing, who had been resting with his eyes closed, now squinted at Huang Bing. Just before going on stage, he exchanged a meaningful glance with Xia Xuan.

In the previous match, Changjingmen defeated Xuanyishan, and the next match will be Changjingmen against Xuanyishan again.

What, you perennial fourth place, who are you trying to humiliate?

Yang Xuzhong, on the other hand, appeared natural, and even had a hint of joy on his face.

After all, Xia Xuan looked so young that everyone present except Pei Xia would envy her cultivation level of the Opening Mansion Realm.

But being young means having a weak foundation!
Yang Xu rolled up his sleeves. If he won this round, Changjingmen would achieve an unprecedented two-game winning streak against Xuanyishan!
Xia Xuan didn't show much expression, since Xuanyi Mountain wasn't her teacher.

She tightened the cuffs of her sleeves, and habitually kicked the tip of her longsword's scabbard with her white boots. Qingque was in her hand. She took a few steps out of the stands, her long hair flowing, and gracefully landed on the martial arts arena.

Just as Yang Xuzhong was about to leave, someone tugged at him from behind.

Looking back, it was Pei Xia. He said to Yang Xuzhong earnestly, "Elder Yang, do not take her sword."

Yang Xuzhong didn't understand Pei Xia's meaning at first, but judging from his expression, he seemed to know the girl.

Acquaintances? You knew each other before you even entered the school?
Wasn't he supposed to be from another state? How did he get to know the young female cultivator from Xuanyi Mountain?

Oh dear, is this kid trying to have his cake and eat it too, keeping the red flag flying high at Changjingmen while having colorful flags fluttering at Xuanyishan?
Does my junior sister know about this? Should I talk to her about it later...?

"Elder Yang? Elder Yang? Did you hear me? I told you not to take her sword."

Pei Xia tried to wake the old man, but Yang Xuzhong had already walked away, muttering to himself.

In less than ten breaths, the Azure Sparrow was drawn from its sheath, and as the sword energy vibrated, its whistling sound resounded throughout the mountains!
Yang Xuzhong, fierce and fearless, raised his magic weapon and charged forward!
(End of this chapter)