Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Benefactor Zhong, since I took refuge in the Ancient Buddha School, I have always strictly adhered to the precepts, and I never lay a hand on women. I hope you will not put me in a difficult position..."

Fa Wuxiang bowed again to Zhong Lingyu across from him, his face solemn, and spoke with a meaningful tone.

Because he was a monk, he rarely had contact with women in his daily life.

In addition, the Ancient Buddha Sect has always had strict precepts, so Fa Wuxiang is somewhat hesitant about his opponent Zhong Lingyu and does not have much fighting spirit.

However, Zhong Lingyu seemed to ignore Fa Wuxiang's attempts to persuade her to surrender. Not only did her aura remain undiminished, but she also raised her hand and took out a Xuan Tie spirit sword from her storage ring, pointing the sharp blade at the former.

Clearly, compared to Fa Wuxiang's adherence to precepts, Zhong Lingyu is very open and straightforward, without so many messy rules, and right now she is only focused on winning!

After all, the Zhao family of the Northern Wei royal family had been kind to her in the past, and now that she had come to repay that kindness, she would naturally not back down or avoid battle!

"Benefactor Zhong, as the saying goes, swords have no eyes. Even if this humble monk had no intention of harming you, accidents could still happen..."

Seeing that Zhong Lingyu remained silent, only pointing her sword at him, Fa Wuxiang frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Benefactor Zhong, are you truly sure you want to fight this battle?"

Although the other party's cultivation has reached the second level of the Yuanhai Realm, and his realm is far above Fa Wuxiang, Fa Wuxiang's soul power is extremely strong, almost no weaker than that of a minor grandmaster. At the same time, he is also proficient in the ancient Buddha Sect's supreme technique: the Six Soul Terror Curse!

Therefore, Fa Wuxiang himself is very confident in this battle against Zhong Lingyu, and has an almost 80% chance of winning!

This is also one of the reasons why Fa Wuxiang took the initiative to persuade Zhong Lingyu to surrender!

"What happened?"

"Will the final match of the quarterfinals still be played?"

"Why are that bald monk Fa Wuxiang and that pretty girl surnamed Zhong both standing still? Could it be that they've fallen for each other?"

"A monk falls in love with a stern, aloof beauty? Wow, if this plot were made into an idol drama, it would definitely be a ratings hit...!"

At this moment, seeing that Fa Wuxiang and Zhong Lingyu were facing off on the arena and neither of them took the initiative to make a move, the geniuses from various countries watching the battle couldn't help but whisper and discuss among themselves, and for a time the entire nameless valley was also very lively.

"Wu Xiang, why haven't you made a move yet?"

In contrast to the crowd of onlookers, the current abbot of the Ancient Buddha Sect, Master Sanzang, wore a serious expression and secretly transmitted his voice to Fa Wuxiang on the arena not far away, saying, "Have you forgotten my previous warning to you? This battle is one of victory only, defeat is not an option...!"

"Master, didn't you say before that as members of the Buddhist community, we should strictly abide by the precepts? Moreover, Benefactor Zhong is a woman. Wouldn't it be a violation of the precepts for me to attack her like this..."

Faced with his former master's secret telepathic message, Fa Wuxiang paused slightly and replied with a puzzled expression.

"presumptuous!"

However, before Fa Wuxiang could finish speaking, Sanzang suddenly turned angry, and his tone became increasingly stern, "Wuxiang, do you intend to disobey your master's orders?!"

"Your disciple wouldn't dare!"

Seeing that Sanzang had suddenly become angry, Fa Wuxiang's expression changed slightly, and he immediately apologized and admitted his mistake.

"Wu Xiang, our Ancient Buddha Sect cannot stop at the quarterfinals in this Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament. Do not disappoint your master..."

Sanzang spoke sternly as before, seemingly preoccupied with achieving better results and securing more slots in the Yuan Stone Mine, showing no concern whatsoever for the Ancient Buddha Sect's precepts.

"Your disciple will respectfully follow your teachings, Master...!"

Seeing this, Fa Wuxiang dared not argue or say anything more, and silently accepted the order.

"Strange, it seems like my master has become a completely different person..."

Composing himself once more, Fa Wuxiang couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion. "Could it be just my imagination...?"

Because, in his memory, his master Sanzang was always kind-faced and unassuming, never seeking worldly gain.

But now, Sanzang seems to have become a different person. He is not only extremely competitive, but he also doesn't care about the precepts of the ancient Buddhist sect!

Not only that, one of the external aids previously invited by the Ancient Buddha Sect, the evil brothers from the Zeng family of the Southern Yue Kingdom, were tragically killed by Lu Feng. Sanzang, the abbot of the Ancient Buddha Sect, showed no pity or regret, as if they were just two worthless ants that had died.

All these signs deepened Fa Wuxiang's doubts; his master seemed to be acting strangely.

"The competition begins!"

Just as Fa Wuxiang was filled with doubt, Qin Xuanzhong's announcement came from the side again.

bass!

The next moment, Zhong Lingyu swung her sword and attacked, the sharp blade pointing directly at Fa Wuxiang's chest and heart meridian. She clearly had no intention of holding back and planned to finish the fight quickly!

"Wow, that's fast...!"

Faced with Zhong Lingyu's sudden sword strike, Fa Wuxiang's expression also turned slightly grim, revealing his apprehension.

The speed of the opponent's sword was so fast that it was almost like lightning piercing the sky. Ordinary martial artists below the Yuanhai Realm would have difficulty dodging it, let alone fighting back!

"break!"

He stomped his feet on the ground and retreated backward. Fa Wufan unleashed another palm strike, and the surging Yuan Power swept and spread like a tide, instantly transforming into a giant Buddha hand that shimmered with golden light, its aura equally impressive!

Boom! Rumble...!

In an instant, the giant Buddha hand, like an unstoppable golden chariot, easily shattered Zhong Lingyu's full-force sword strike, accompanied by a surge of air waves and endless roars!

"The Six Soul Curse!"

After forcing back Zhong Lingyu's attack with a single palm strike, Fa Wuxiang also abandoned his distracting thoughts and immediately unleashed another finger strike while chanting incantations. It seemed that he was no longer holding back and was now going all out!

hum!

As Fa Wuxiang unleashed his finger, an invisible soul force swept outwards, carrying with it a mysterious aura, and immediately enveloped Zhong Lingyu, who was not far away.

However, facing this invisible soul force, Zhong Lingyu neither dodged nor avoided it, but instead met it head-on, seemingly unaware of the existence of Fa Wuxiang's Six Soul Terror Curse.

Swish!

In an instant, the invisible soul power instantly entered Zhong Lingyu's delicate body, like the water of heaven, unstoppable!

hum!

However, before Fa Wuxiang could rejoice too soon, a strange light suddenly appeared on Zhong Lingyu's chest, and the invisible soul power also instantly dissipated, like a mud ox sinking into the sea, leaving no trace!

"The Queen's Tears, purifying all things...!"

Having easily dispelled Fa Wuxiang's Six Souls Curse, Zhong Lingyu showed no pride or complacency. She simply raised her jade hand and slowly reached towards her full, snow-white chest, where a peculiar pendant, shaped like a teardrop and entirely ice-blue, could be vaguely seen.

Clearly, the peculiar pendant he wore on his chest was no ordinary object; it was also a rare magical artifact of considerable quality!

"My Six Souls Terror Curse failed...!"

"How...how is this possible?!"

Seeing that Zhong Lingyu not only withstood his Six Souls Curse head-on, but also remained mentally intact and unaffected by any illusions, Fa Wuxiang's expression changed drastically, filled with disbelief!

It should be noted that the Six Soul Terror Curse is not an ordinary physical martial art, but a very rare mental martial art. Especially for those martial artists with weak soul power, once they are hit, they will find it difficult to escape, and in severe cases, they will go mad and die on the spot!

Even Ji Tianchang, one of the core disciples of the Taiji Sword Sect, was powerless against his Six Souls Terror Curse. He was immediately ensnared by the illusion, plagued by nightmares, and eventually fainted from fright!

Not only was Zhong Lingyu mentally intact and unharmed, but she was also completely immune to his strongest killing move, "Six Souls Terror Curse," which Fa Wuxiang found hard to believe!

...

Meanwhile, the Dongyun Kingdom team

"Young man from the Lu family, I didn't expect you to be so good. You actually managed to overcome all obstacles and make it all the way to the semi-finals..."

"Heh, you certainly didn't disappoint this old man..."

Just as Lu Feng was intently watching the battle, Gu Canyang's mocking laughter suddenly came from inside the Treasure Basin, causing Lu Feng to pause in surprise. "Ancient?"

"Holy crap, you're still alive...!"