Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Chapter 109 Prize

If Shen Wei knew what Chu Yaoxi was thinking, he would only feel that he had found a kindred spirit, because he also viewed Chu Qianqiu in the same way.

"Since we're going to determine a winner, why not add a prize to this competition?"

Shen Wei pondered for a moment, then decided on the prize. "How about this: the winner can ask the loser to do anything, no matter how difficult, and the loser must fulfill it."

"What do you want that for, as a prize?" Chu Yaoxi asked, looking at him in confusion.

Are you scared?

Chu Yaoxi looked at him with disdain: "Hmph, I think you just want to use some kind of prize as an excuse to satisfy some weird fetish of yours, right? But your plan will definitely fail, because I will definitely win."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Yaoxi seemed to get interested as well. She said with a smile, "When the time comes, since you are so arrogant—I'll let you experience what it's like to be a puppy, only able to bark when you speak, to grind away your arrogance and let you know what humility is."

"Isn't that your really peculiar fetish?" Shen Wei deliberately feigned a startled expression.

"hehe."

Without saying another word, their swords clashed.

They tacitly refrained from using spiritual energy, engaging only in a pure sword duel.

Chu Yaoxi also used the Seven Star Hengtian Sword that Huo Jichuan had used before, but it was much more refined than Huo Jichuan's, and the sword strikes were faster and the sword momentum was more fierce.

The two moved with incredible agility, their swords flashing back and forth, from the ground to the sky, their movements so fast that they were almost invisible.

After exchanging blows for several rounds, Shen Wei had figured out his opponent's strength. He deftly dodged a sharp thrust by turning to the side and spoke casually.

"Although I haven't practiced what you guys use—I think it's called the Seven Star Heavenly Sword?"

Shen Wei had visited the Jade Balance Sect's Scripture Pavilion during his free time these past few days, where he witnessed the sword technique that Huo Jichuan had used before—the Seven Star Balance Heaven Sword.

The Seven Stars Heavenly Sword is a core sword technique of the sect that can only be learned by direct disciples. Ordinary disciples have no chance to learn it. After casually flipping through it, he found that it did indeed have unique and extraordinary features.

However, among the martial arts manuals and sword manuals that Ye Qingci had left him before, there were many sword techniques of the same origin or even more profound ones, so he did not spend much more energy studying them.

"However, I can still give you some pointers."

The wind howled as Chu Yaoxi attacked him with each swift sword strike, but Shen Wei remained unfazed, his movements elusive as he parried and dodged, all the while pointing out her weaknesses.

"Your sword is fast enough, and your sword intent is profound enough, but it's too rigid. The essence of swordsmanship lies in fluidity and adaptability."

Seeing that Shen Wei kept dodging the issue and saying irrelevant things, Chu Yaoxi couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. "So what if he's too rigid?"

"That's how it is." Shen Wei, who had been dodging, suddenly countered, and the change was so quick that Chu Yaoxi didn't even have time to react.

He deflected Chu Yaoxi's attack, which was imbued with sword intent, with a single sword strike, and then a fierce offensive instantly followed.

His sword strikes were unfamiliar yet extremely fierce and unstoppable. After dozens of strikes, Shen Wei's offensive slowed down.

She thought she had finally withstood his attack and breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to change her sword stance and launch a counterattack, a momentary, almost imperceptible relaxation occurred in the instant her thoughts shifted.

Shen Wei seized upon that moment of relaxation.

He suddenly swung his sword, aiming straight for Chu Yaoxi's face, carrying an unstoppable killing intent and an extremely powerful sword aura.

Chu Yaoxi knew something was wrong and tried her best to block, but it was just a feint. Shen Wei did not thrust his sword out, but instead flashed behind her. Then he flipped his wrist, pointing the sword tip at himself and gently slashing the hilt downwards towards Chu Yaoxi.

The sword landed in a place Chu Yaoxi didn't expect. Although it was the hilt, her whole body trembled slightly, her body suddenly went limp, and she staggered and fell to the ground.

However, in the end, Chu Yaoxi managed to stabilize herself in the air and land safely on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

As the illicit activities subsided, Chu Yaoxi, sword in one hand and supporting her buttocks with the other, staggered to her feet.

A thin layer of sweat glistened on the girl's smooth forehead, and a blush rose to her fair cheeks. Her lips parted slightly, and she squeezed out two words between her teeth, her face a mixture of shame and anger: "Shameless."

Shen Wei landed on the ground, sheathing his sword as he looked at her with a smile, "I just didn't want to hurt you. It's because you have the most flesh in that area."

"Are you saying I'm fat?" Chu Yaoxi glared at him, both embarrassed and angry.

"That's not what I meant. Your figure is very well-proportioned, with just the right amount of fullness. Even though I don't like your personality, I don't want to lie."

Shen Wei spoke the truth.

"I was just offering friendly advice, and I only went as far as I could."

In fact, as Ye Qingci said, Chu Yaoxi's talent in swordsmanship is indeed top-notch.

However, she was the young master of a sect and had enjoyed abundant cultivation resources since childhood. She had never experienced a real life-or-death battle and could only hone her sword skills by practicing with other sect disciples.

However, her peers in the sect were far less talented than her, and she could easily crush her opponents simply by copying the established sword techniques.

Over time, Chu Yaoxi lived in her comfort zone. Although her swordsmanship skills continued to improve, she would never be a match for someone with rich combat experience and superb swordsmanship.

However, her talent is truly exceptional. If she can hone her skills through more real combat, and they face each other again in a few months, he probably won't be able to win so easily then.

Faced with Shen Wei's gaze and such a compliment, Chu Yaoxi felt even more embarrassed and annoyed, but she did not refute it, because she knew that doing so would only make the topic continue to escalate.

She calmed herself down and said to him, "I've never seen your swordsmanship before. How is it so powerful?"

After this brief exchange, she found Shen Wei even more unfathomable.

With his displayed skill in swordsmanship, he should have become famous among the younger generation, but before this, she had never heard of Shen Wei.

Moreover, Shen Weishi's swordsmanship was not a high-level sword technique, but just ordinary sword swings, yet it contained an extremely exquisite core.

The way she drew her sword felt strangely familiar to her.

Shen Wei had no idea what she was thinking, but he shared his thoughts with Chu Yaoxi.

"Because my swordsmanship is not bound by form; I simply thrust out the right sword when the time is right."

He paused, then continued, "You've just never experienced a real life-or-death battle."

"When every sword strike is a matter of life and death, and every move is a gamble with your life, you will understand that those seemingly profound and exquisite sword techniques cannot save your life. On the contrary, in desperate situations, those subconscious actions are what can truly help you defeat your opponent."

Chu Yaoxi seemed to understand something from these words, and the feeling of shame in her heart was washed away a lot.

"You're pretty good."

Proud as she was, it was extremely difficult for her to utter the words of admitting defeat.

"But don't think that just because of that, you will definitely beat me at the Immortal Alliance Tournament. I have reasons why I have to get first place."

"Hmm, your cultivation level is higher than mine. If I were to use my spiritual energy, I might not be your match."

"Give me three months, and I will definitely surpass you, including in kendo."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wei's smile deepened. He crossed his arms and slowly approached her, saying casually, "I naturally believe you have that potential. But before that, let's settle our bet from the sparring match."

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