After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Chapter 283 Sparring

[Two weeks later.]

[There are three days left until the Primordial Sword Tournament. You have been placed in a secluded courtyard.]

Although you caused quite a stir when you entered the sect, this does not elevate the Tianxuan Sword Sect's status within the Sword Court.

[There are fewer than ten super sects in the entire Nine Realms Continent. A mere second-tier sect like yours wouldn't have been invited here if it weren't for the presence of Heavenly Monarch Lingxiu.]

Even in the Central Plains, where ancient monsters abound, Nascent Soul cultivators remain a formidable fighting force that cannot be ignored.

[During this time, you also learned from Luo Chongshan that the old man who led you into the sect was also a Nascent Soul cultivator. He only sent you to the Sword-wielding lineage out of interest, to be an inner disciple.]

Sword Court has never lacked geniuses; while Golden Core cultivators may not be as numerous as carp crossing a river, they are certainly not few in number.

[Your spirit is indeed special, but it has not yet fully matured and is far from being worthy of their special attention.]

The path to immortality is ultimately not just about talent.

[You know this in your heart. Just like the True Immortal who ran away, despite having a mid-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root and a divine body, he still didn't receive any preferential treatment in the Sword Court.]

Everything will have to wait until the Primordial Sword Tournament concludes. Only then will the Sword Court decide its attitude towards you based on your individual performances.

After several battles, those old monsters would have seen through these prodigies' true colors.

[Somewhere in the back mountains of Jianting.]

You and Liu Guanzhi stood facing each other, about ten paces apart, the atmosphere heavy.

In the next instant, the crimson sword intent at your fingertips surged, and you transformed into a blur, the sword intent condensing into a phantom longsword that pierced straight at his throat.

Then... you got intercepted.

[Liu Guanzhi had already stepped to the side half a step, and with two fingers together, gently pinched the tip of your sword.]

The crimson sword intent trembled violently between his fingers, yet he could not break free.

[Your expression remained calm, but several blood-red longswords, seemingly formed at some unknown time, shot out from around you, simultaneously attacking Liu Guanzhi from different angles.]

At the same time, you decisively abandoned the illusory longsword that had formed at your fingertips. Your blood and energy surged, and a real longsword appeared in the sky.

[A new display of power, splitting Mount Hua!]

The difference in spiritual power is too great, so I can only use my waning strength.

Liu Guanzhi has finally made a move.

He neither used sword intent nor retreated.

Simply raise your right hand, bring your index and middle fingers together, and gently tap the air in front of you.

【"Buzz~!"】

A faint array of patterns rippled from his fingertips, spreading out like ripples on water, instantly forming a smooth mirror-like surface in front of him.

The moment the sword's edge touches the mirror's surface, you feel a sense of powerlessness, like cutting through cotton, as if you've suddenly lost all strength, leaving you extremely frustrated.

【"Hiss hiss hiss..."】

The crimson swords that pierced the mirror's surface vanished without a trace, emitting only a series of soft, crisp sounds.

Before Liu Guanzhi could even curl his lips into a smile, a sudden burst of spiritual light appeared around him, and a blood-red array silently spread out from beneath his feet.

【"rise!"】

You uttered a single word, and suddenly channeled your spiritual energy through your fingertips.

【Buzz~】

A crimson array suddenly rose, and a chilling killing intent instantly filled the entire forest.

【"kill!"】

[Your hand seals changed again, countless crimson lights weaved back and forth, transforming into streaks of red spears that completely sealed off Liu Guanzhi's figure.]

Liu Guanzhi raised an eyebrow, his figure flashing as he easily moved through the weak points of the formation, dismantling it bit by bit.

A moment later, just as he was preparing to break through the crimson array with a single strike, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out behind him, making the hairs on his body stand on end.

【"grumble!"】

A strange scream rang out, and Liu Guanzhi vanished from his spot as if teleported.

【"boom!"】

A long halberd, imbued with a powerful aura of bloodlust, crashed down from the void and embedded itself heavily in the ground.

In an instant, the ground cracked open, and debris flew everywhere.

[Three zhang away, Liu Guanzhi watched this scene, his brow twitching violently, hesitant to speak.]

Suddenly, a fragrant breeze wafted over, and a soft body nestled into his arms.

"Husband~ don't be angry. I just wanted to test my limits, and I knew you could definitely avoid it."

[Liu Guanzhi silently put away the half-dead Gu worm in his palm, sighing helplessly in his heart:]

Oh well, I should have gotten used to it by now.

Looking at the delicate young woman in his arms, and then thinking of the troublesome devil he had been in his past life, Liu Guanzhi suddenly felt much better.

At least I got what I wanted in this life; all I need is immortality to be perfect.

He moved with lightning speed, bringing you to the top of the tree trunk.

The broad branches were slightly cool from the morning dew. He found a dry spot to sit and pulled you into his arms.

Feeling a little guilty about what you just did, you nestled obediently against his chest.

For a moment, neither of them spoke. The mountain wind rustled through the trees, and the brief silence allowed them to completely relax.

[Liu Guanzhi looked at you, and you looked down at the dissipating pink mist, both eyes filled with tender affection, a love stronger than gold.]

After a long while, you finally lifted your head slightly from his embrace, your fingertips unconsciously tracing circles on his clothes.

"My lord, what's your opinion on the fight just now?"

"Very strong."

[Liu Guanzhi reached out and pinched your cheek.]

"It's difficult to find a worthy opponent within the same realm, and even fighting against opponents of higher realms isn't difficult for ordinary Golden Core cultivators. However, defeating a prodigy who is above their level might be very difficult in the short term."

"Then why don't you teach them?"

You reached out and wrapped your arms around the boy's neck, then gently pecked him on the cheek.

Liu Guanzhi was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure, though the curve of his lips betrayed him.

"Your mastery of formations is progressing rapidly; it seems Shen Guanqi's approach to formations suits you very well."

[The crimson array you just cast was a third-tier array, barely activated by incorporating the array diagram left by Shen Guanqi and integrating it with your own sword domain.]

[The methods of setting up formations with killing intent are already rare. Among the inheritances left by Shen Guanqi, this is the only one that can merge with your sword domain.]

"What you need to do now is break through to the third-tier array master as soon as possible. Also, you must pay attention to those two combat skills."

Liu Guanzhi's tone became more serious.

"The Azure Phoenix Battle Body is a physique born for battle. Among the Venerables who surrounded and killed us back then, if they weren't all..."

At this point, the boy suddenly stopped and shook his head.

"Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore."

You son of a bitch!

You almost jumped up and punched him.

"Husband~ Tell me, tell me! I've forgotten so many things."

You've used your ultimate move.

A mischievous smile played on Liu Guanzhi's lips as he whispered something in your ear.

Your pretty face flushed slightly, and you gave him a reproachful glare.

[Then, succumbing to the boy's intense gaze, you gently bit your red lips and slowly nodded.]

【"I depend on my husband~"