Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 99 The next generation is terrible
The last day before setting off for the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

Pei Xia checked the supplies she had.

Ten healing pills, five taels of silver for travel expenses, a gourd filled with wine, and a pear.

As Xu Shangxin followed Wang Su and his apprentice out of Junma City, she asked him in bewilderment, "Why does your horse look different from mine and Senior Sister Li's?"

Pei Xia replied matter-of-factly, "It's my money!"

Xu Shangxin felt that things weren't that simple, but Pei Xia had already stopped paying attention to her.

With whips cracked, the group of seven rode westward.

The Lingxiao Sword Sect's "Sword Trial" has been underway for two months now, since the news was first released.

Initially, there weren't many sect cultivators who responded.

Ultimately, Lingxiao Sword Sect cannot be considered a first-rate sect in Youzhou. Compared to sects like Huoye Mountain and Chenke Temple, it lacks foundation.

Moreover, they didn't make their name through swordsmanship; their fame came from their dance moves and footwork. In the Jianghu of Youzhou, they were known for their ability to "outrun me even if I can't beat them."

In this sword-testing competition, when it really comes down to who can beat you, you start showing off your skills on stage. So, should I just stop doing everything else and just keep catching you like a mouse on stage?

And most importantly... you don't get any benefit from it!

The arena that top sects promote and organize is a place where winning is a source of pride, bringing fame and prestige to the sect as well.

Your Lingxiao Sword Sect doesn't have that kind of prestige, and there's no prize to be won, so what's the point for me?
Just when it seemed that the Lingxiao Sword Sect was about to make a big fool of itself, the Xuange Sword Mansion, which shared the same lineage, came to the rescue.

While everyone was mocking the sword-testing event, Fu Hongshuang, the sword leader of Xuange Sword Mansion, the number one immortal sect in Youzhou, readily agreed to send her personal disciple Xia Xuan with the Azure Sparrow Sword to pay a visit.

This caused quite a stir in the martial arts world of Youzhou.

It was only at this moment that Xia Xuan's name began to be known to the public—it turned out that Fu Hongshuang already had a personal disciple, and even Qingque had been passed on to her!
Moreover, this handpicked next generation sword leader made his debut in the martial world for the Sword Trial of the Lingxiao Sword Sect!
Could it be that we misjudged this time? Is there actually a hidden agenda behind the Lingxiao Sword Sect's sword trial?
Just as the cultivators of Youzhou were whispering amongst themselves, the Lingxiao Sword Sect also seized the opportunity and announced that it would add a highlight to the upcoming sword trial.

With Xia Xuan involved, the prize money was substantial, and there was also a prize. This gave them both substance and prestige, and the Lingxiao Sword Sect's Sword Trial Competition quickly became a grand event in the Jianghu of Youzhou.

……

In July, the weather is warm, the mountains and forests are lush, and the clear springs flow into streams that meander down the narrow waterways.

When the rocks are recessed, water splashes and makes a tinkling sound.

Suddenly, a burst of energy swept past, momentarily breaking the flow of water. With a muffled "clang," it left a shallow white mark on the round stone by the riverbank.

The thin, burlap-skinned man narrowly avoided the wispy, white aura that brushed against him. Feeling the chilling coldness emanating from afar, his expression grew even more serious.

His figure spun around, and he lightly stepped on a tree trunk beside the mountain path, simultaneously channeling his spiritual energy.

The inner cauldron trembled, and a flash of light appeared on the curved blade in his hand as he slashed at the woman's dark blue ice sword.

With a resounding clang, an unbelievable shockwave came from his palm.

This woman is clearly only at the Zhen Gang Realm.

However, whether it is his internal energy, physical body, or magical sword, he far surpasses his peers in every aspect.

Even though I had already channeled all my inner spiritual energy into the cauldron, I still couldn't suppress her!

Fortunately, this girl looks young and indeed lacks practical experience. After this round of clashes, she obviously didn't realize that she had already activated her inner cauldron to prepare for a counterattack.

Immediately following, the slender curved blade snaked up the dark blue blade like a snake climbing a stick, finally jamming the longsword's guard.

Just as she tried to draw her sword and found it was blocked, the skinny man raised his foot, his foot trembling with energy, and kicked her in the stomach! The woman was inexperienced, but her reaction was quick. Before the kick landed, a snow-white protective aura quickly appeared on her lower abdomen.

The two opposing energies collided!
With a deafening hum, the woman, having acted hastily and in a poor manner, stumbled back seven or eight steps, finally stopping only when she leaned against a large tree.

The skinny man looked up and, as if afraid the woman would rush at him again, quickly lowered his stance, put his hands together, and said, "Thank you for your kind gesture!"

Xu Shangxin felt the surge of spiritual energy within her body after the attack, let out a soft groan, and then straightened up, raising her sword in return: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Beside the mountain path, there were several figures leading horses.

On one side, several monks had headscarves wrapped around their heads; they were probably the thin man's companions.

On the other side were Pei Xia and her group.

Wang Su laughed heartily and was the first to step forward. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to the group and said, "The Yueyang School's Qianxi Skill and Wansha Saber are indeed well-deserved of their reputation!"

A fleeting look of embarrassment crossed the skinny man's face.

On any other day, with his cultivation level in the Refining Cauldron realm, if he were to defeat an unknown junior in his early twenties in this state, he would hardly be worthy of flattery.

But this time, I came to Lingxiao Mountain with my fellow disciples to participate in the sword-testing competition, representing our sect. If we win, we win, and I can't refuse.

He could only laugh awkwardly and say, "The younger generation is pushing the older generation aside. Elder Wang, you young disciples are truly formidable."

Wang Su blushed at the praise and turned to look at Xu Shangxin, his eyes filled with even more eagerness and regret: "Senior brother is joking. This person... is not a disciple of our Lingxiao Sword Sect."

The skinny man from the Yueyang faction was taken aback.

With this girl's talent and strength, he didn't believe she wasn't from a sect.

Could it be that they were also sent by some major sect to participate in the Sword Trial?

He looked up and saw that the girl had already sheathed her sword and walked to the side of a black horse with white hooves by the roadside.

Pei Xia lay on the back of her black steed, Ta Yun Hei, holding a wine gourd in her hand, reviewing the situation with Xu Shangxin.

"You fought quite well earlier. You took advantage of your opponent's underestimation of you and used the 'Tiger Sword' right from the start. With your powerful and unrestrained attacks, you managed to suppress them successfully by relying on your physique and inner strength."

"The turning point came when his scimitar clashed with yours. When the blades touched, didn't you feel that the force was wrong? Whether or not the inner cauldron was activated, the difference in spiritual power was very obvious."

“You made the same mistake he made at the start. You are the one with lower cultivation. How could you underestimate your opponent because of a temporary advantage? If you had noticed the power of the inner cauldron earlier, you should have avoided a head-on confrontation with him.”

"And your sword, the Tiger Sword is quite good, you've reached a high level, but what about your Crane Sword?"

"His sword moves with his blade, relying entirely on agility. If you change your move in time and use the Crane Sword to counter him, how could you possibly fall for his trick so easily?"

Pei Xia continued rambling on, and Xu Shangxin listened very attentively, but the more she talked, the more aggrieved she looked.

Li Tan, who was standing to the side, kept tugging at Pei Xia's sleeve: "That's enough."

Some of these are just pieces of advice.

"So this is the Crane Sword? The Tiger-Crane Dual Form is the sect's ultimate technique. Xu Shangxin has already shown extraordinary talent by mastering the Tiger Sword in recent days. It's unreasonable to blame her for not using the Crane Sword properly."

Li Tan rolled her eyes and gave Pei Xia a light but not harsh glare: "The path of cultivation is long, and some things are meant to be done gradually. What's the rush?"

No hurries?
Lu Li sat on a tree branch not far away, a blade of grass in her mouth, her hands supporting her chin as she watched Pei Xia and Xu Shangxin.

What else could be the rush? It's just that we don't have much time left together, and I want to teach her as much as I can.

(End of this chapter)