Three days later!
The Great Competition of the Academy began.
It was held at the Great Square of Performing Arts.
On this day ten thousand immortals gathered, the entire cultivators of the academy came out to observe the ceremony.
Qin Li originally didn’t want to come, anyway, it was the internal third place, it was the same whether he came or not, he might as well refine a few more pills at home.
However, the Green-robed Immortal King, the Red-browed Immortal King insisted on pulling Qin Li over, saying that he was the Dan Department’s eldest senior brother, and that if he was present, he would be able to give the Dan Department’s disciples a boost.
“Can’t I just go!”
Qin Li sighed, tidied up his grooming and set off with the Qing Yan Sword on his back.
Without much effort, he arrives at the great square of martial arts performance, and looking around, everyone from the academy arrives, respectively sitting around, quietly watching the competition.
The highest position was naturally that of the Husbandman, the next level of position was that of the hundreds of Immortal Kings and Teachers, and then the next level was that of Immortal Lords like Qin Li.
However, Qin Li’s situation was special, sitting directly next to the green-robed Immortal King was a bit out of line, but no one objected, instead, some of the Immortal Kings chimed in with smiles.
“Good day, Eldest Senior Brother!”
“Eldest Senior Brother, I’ll work hard!”
“Eldest senior brother, I will definitely fight for the Dan division!”
Many of the Dan Section disciples looked adoring as they greeted Qin Li, looking excited.
“Just play normally, don’t stress too much.”Qin Li smiles gently, and doesn’t need to give any long speeches, at his level, one or two words of encouragement, or even a few gestures, would be enough to make the hearts of the Dan Department disciples surge.
After a few words of encouragement, Qin Li returned to his seat and chatted with the two masters.
“This time, the Great Competition of the Academy is filled with experts, I wonder if the Dan division disciples will be able to enter the top hundred.”Qin Li said.
The green-robed Immortal King shook his head, “I think it’s very difficult. The Dan Department disciples only know how to refine pills, they don’t know how to fight, and in the past, in the Great Competition of the Academy, they all existed at the bottom of the pile, hence the name of the weakest in the Academy.”
The Red Eyebrows Immortal King smiled, “Luckily, there is a demon like you, who is the third in the inner circle, finally giving back some face to the Dan Department.”
At this time!
Lin Xiu Xiu walked over.
“Grandpa Green Robe, I came to see you.”
The Green-robed Immortal King laughed out loud, “Little ninny, you want to see Eldest Senior Brother and stop by to see a bad old man like me!”
“Grandpa, don’t talk nonsense.”Lin Xiu Xiu’s cheeks flushed red as she was told what she had in mind.
Qin Li laughed, “I remember that you’re only at the fourth rank of Immortal Zun, are you also going to participate in the Great Competition of the Academy?”
The green-robed Immortal King shook his head, “She’ll just go up and go through the motions, the emphasis is on participation, perhaps she’ll be blown off the stage by someone else in the first match.”
Lin Xiu Xiu was very unconvinced, cupping her pink fist, she swore, “I’ve learnt diligently in these months, I’ve also learnt a set of sword techniques with the sword department, I’ll definitely be able to achieve a good ranking.”
“Courage is commendable.”Qin Li laughed, “However, your sword weapon is too average, it’s only second grade, you’ll be at a disadvantage in the competition later, so I’ll lend you my Qing Yan Sword.”
Saying so, Qin Li handed out the Qing Yan Sword, incidentally telling her the method of using it when it was returned to its sheath.
“Thank you, Eldest Brother, thank you, Eldest Brother!”Lin Xiu Xiu’s pretty face was peachy red with joy.
At this moment!
Clang clang clang!
Three bells sounded melodiously.
This signified the start of the competition and also urged the contestants to enter.
Lin Xiu Xiu went down to prepare with a joyful heart.
In the centre of the great square of martial arts performance, thirty-six rings were neatly arranged, all of which were made of metaphysical iron poured with green steel stone, piled up and indestructible.
Soon, the competition began, and the disciples of each ministry went up to the stage to compete.
From afar, the Immortal Arts and Sword Techniques shone brightly, colourful and lively. But if one looked closely, it was a walk in the park, as most of the rings were divided into winners and losers in a few moves, and there were very few instances of an even match.
“Lin Xiu Xiu is in the ring.”Qin Li said.
Not far away!
Above one side of the ring.
Lin Xiu Xiu held the Qing Yan Sword and slowly made her entrance.
On the opposite side was a Sword Division disciple, big and bold, with an Immortal Zun Sixth Grade cultivation, who politely said, “Senior sister, I’m from the Sword Division, you’re from the Dan Division, and my cultivation is still two grades higher than yours, so you might as well admit defeat!”
“Cut the crap and strike!”Lin Xiu Xiu was aroused to be competitive and drew out her Qing Yan Sword.
“In that case, I’m offended!”
The Sword Division disciple’s gaze condensed as he drew out his sword, and his entire person was like a discharged cannonball, fierce and unstoppable!
He approached Lin Xiu Xiu directly within three feet, wanting to have a quick battle and end his opponent with a single move.
“What!”Lin Xiu Xiu panicked, subconsciously gripping the Qing Yan Sword tightly, slashing violently.
Ka-chow!
After a crunching sound.
The Qing Yan Sword cleaved the opponent’s saber.
The sword department disciple was dumbfounded, I’m a fourth grade sword weapon, why is it like tofu.
“Good chance!”Lin Xiu Xiu came back to his senses, and with a smooth stab, the Qing Yan Sword was on the opponent’s neck.
“This ……” The Sword Department disciple’s eyes were the size of bronze bells, staring at the Qing Yan Sword, and finally said helplessly:
“Good sword, good sword!”
Then he left the field unwillingly with the broken sword.
Lin Xiu Xiu cheered, and even looked sideways at Qin Li in the distance, with an expression that complimented me quickly.
For the next four matches, Lin Xiu Xiu went on a rampage, relying on the sharpness of the Qing Yan Sword to chop off the opponent’s blades, and obtaining the victory with a single move, which could be described as smooth sailing.
But in the sixth match, trouble appeared.
“Lin Xiu Xiu, hello again!”
Yang Xiaomiao walked up to the ring with a smiling face.
Over the past few months, she had swallowed quite a few pills and had already been promoted to the third rank of Immortal Dignity, and although her realm was vague and the Immortal Dignity blood in her body was refuted, she had ultimately gained a great deal of strength.
“So it’s you, don’t cry if you lose later.”Lin Xiu Xiu held her head high.
Yang Xiaomiao disdainfully bristled, “Don’t show off, you’re only relying on the Sixth Grade Qing Yan Sword. And the fine sword in my hand, although it’s fifth grade, it’s enough to fight hard with the Qing Yan Sword.”
“Hmph, my realm is one rank higher than yours, and my sword weapon is also one rank higher than yours, it’s very simple to defeat you.”Lin Xiu Xiu clenched her lower lip and drew the Qing Yan Sword.
“Heh! The weakest in the academy dares to be arrogant, today I’ll let you know just how weak the Dan division disciples are.”
Yang Xiaomiao was nonchalant, drawing the fine sword at her waist, which was the Scattered Flower Butterfly Sword.
Her swordsmanship had greatly improved, with thousands of variations in her moves, and her attack was powerful and unusual, a set of swordsmanship came down, splitting out a path of sword light, just like the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers.
“Fire clouds roam the sky!”
Lin Xiu Xiu was shocked and used the Dan division’s signature immortal art. The moment it was struck, it was a fire cloud that filled the sky, enveloping the eight directions and carrying a blazing fire that could burn the mountains and fields.
This move looked like a bluff, but in reality, it was not very powerful, and was too much for an expert to handle.
“Sculpture, a few swords to break it!”
“Butterfly Blossom!”
Yang Xiaomiao turned her wrist and instantly changed her stance.
Her entire person was like a flower-piercing butterfly, her steps wandering and flashing, a thin sword was just like the east wind destroying a hundred flowers, swinging away the layers of fire clouds and pointing directly at Lin Xiu Xiu.
“Oh no!”
Lin Xiu Xiu was so shocked that she had no ability to resist at all.
However, she was also smart and understood the reasoning of raising her strengths and avoiding her weaknesses, and kept retreating, trying to avoid a short encounter.
At once!
An interesting scene appeared.
Above the ring, the two women chased and fled, constantly circling around, just not making a move.
“Lin Xiu Xiu, have the guts to stop!”
“Yang Xiaomiao, if you have the guts, you catch up!”
The two women began to bicker again.
Above the viewing platform.
Qin Li laughed breathlessly.
The green-robed Immortal King laughed out loud, “Little ninny is so smart!”
The Red-Browed Immortal King nodded, “Xiu Xiu is an Immortal Exalted Fourth Grade, so if it continues to wear out like this, she’ll obviously claim victory.”
The Heavy Sword Immortal King interjected, “That’s not necessarily true, my daughter has quite a few explosive means, your Xiu Xiu is bound to lose.”
The words fell.
A sudden change occurred in the ring.
“Lin Xiu Xiu, you forced me to do this.”
“Blood Burning Technique!”Yang Xiaomiao shouted, and the Immortal Exalted blood in his body began to evaporate, generating a steady stream of Immortal power, suddenly pulling up his strength and instantly increasing his speed.
This was a forbidden technique, damaging oneself in exchange for strength, and would only be used when fighting for one’s life.
“Butterfly Bending Branch!”
Yang Xiaomiao took a few steps closer to Lin Xiuxiu and came up with a killing blow.
The thin sword cut through the air, like a butterfly fluttering, against the sword lattice of Qing Yan’s sword, and then fiercely picked sideways, forcefully picking Qing Yan’s sword to fly out.
“Not good, my sword!”Lin Xiu Xiu exclaimed, her hands at a loss.
“You should have lost a long time ago!”Yang Xiaomiao was excited and quickly stabbed out a sword, about to pick the fruit of victory.
However!
“Sword come!”
Lin Xiu Xiu called out.
The Qing Yan Sword shook violently and returned to its sheath in an instant.
Prick-la-
Yang Xiaomiao’s collar split open.
If Lin Xiu Xiu hadn’t moved away from the scabbard, when the Qing Yan Sword returned just now, it wouldn’t have been the collar that was cut, but the neck.
“I ……” Yang Xiaomiao’s face reddened, his hand holding the sword trembled, and finally said in a voice full of helplessness and extremely unconvinced:
“I …… lost!”
Lin Xiu Xiu saw this and smiled sweetly, like a flower blooming, “Yang senior sister to let it go.”
