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"Brother Ning’s Qi Cultivation Skill truly lives up to its reputation. Su Wu," Yanm Yuyue said.
Su Wu imdiately walked up to Ning Zhiquan, bowed slightly, and said, "Brother Ning, please forgive . I was just spouting nonsense earlier. It’s clear that Dao Guang Hall didn’t make any special preparations, yet a single Sub-Hall has this level of skill. The Holy Hall’s strength truly lives up to its reputation."
Ning Zhiquan smiled faintly. "Junior Brother Su, there’s no need to be so polite. Heaven-Dominating Hall’s Reversed Moon One-Line Heaven is where the true elites are gathered. If I have the chance, I must see it for myself."
Mingren, Liangyuan, and the others looked at each other in confusion. Crescent Sky? They had never even heard of it. This was the difference between them and Ning Zhiquan, and it wasn’t a small one.
Su Wu was slightly taken aback. He hadn’t expected the other party to even know about that.
"Brother Ning, if you’re interested, you can co at any ti. Anyone else who is interested is also welco. Yuyue will be sure to offer you all our best hospitality."
Yanm Yuyue said, "Little Xue, you’d better rember this."
"Yes, Senior Sister."
Shen Xue replied respectfully.
Everyone was left dumbfounded by these three Evil Cultivators. Why were they being so roundabout?
"Brother Ning, I’ve heard the other Sub-Halls also have their own unique characteristics, but I don’t think it’s necessary to make such a big fuss. For the remaining few days, we’d like to look around on our own. Would that be alright?"
Yanm Yuyue said.
Ning Zhiquan didn’t hesitate. "Of course. There are no Forbidden Lands in the Holy Hall Pavilion. You are free to look around as you please."
Ning Zhiquan had expected as much. ’In the Holy Hall, only the Main Hall has restricted access. It wouldn’t be so easy for Yanm Yuyue and her group to get in anyway.’
Just then, Mingren smiled faintly and received a ssage from a Tiger Eagle.
"Junior Brother Tianyi is at Thunderlight Hall right now."
The mont Mingren finished speaking, the others stared at him reproachfully. ’What’s wrong with this guy? Why bring up the one thing he shouldn’t? It’s one thing for Thunderlight Hall to have its fun behind closed doors, but why embarrass ourselves in front of outsiders?’
"Heh heh, I have long heard of the great fa of Thunderlight Hall’s decennial Sword Tomb event," said Yuyue.
"I’m afraid you’re going to be disappointed, Senior Sister Yanm. The Sword Tomb has already been taken away by Master Lei." Hu Jing altered the truth slightly.
"Then I’ll have to trouble Junior Brother Ming to make the introductions."
Even though Li Tianyi hadn’t shown up, the kid was the center of attention wherever he went. Although the others weren’t exactly happy about it, there was nothing they could do. They couldn’t start infighting in front of outsiders.
"Junior Brother Ming, Junior Sister Hu, I’ll leave our honored guests in your hands." Ning Zhiquan made no attempt to make them stay, nor did he intend to follow.
The proper etiquette had been observed, and that was enough. There was no need for the Holy Hall to be overly courteous.
The others were slightly disappointed. Hearing that this Yanm Yuyue was coming, they had all made so preparations, hoping to show off a bit when she arrived. The disciples of Hengshan Hall, in particular, were already in formation, ready to display their steel-hard muscles and "dazzle" the Evil Cultivator Demoness to death.
anwhile, behind the Thunderlight Exhibition Hall, Li Tianyi and Wang ng were locked in a world-shaking battle.
Not with swords, but over a ga of chess.
Most Sword Cultivators shared this hobby. The way of chess and the Sword Dao truly shared a similar underlying philosophy. Ancestral Master Li Xiuwen was a master of the ga, and as the heir to the Li Family, Li Tianyi was naturally a prodigy in his own right.
The two of them battled fiercely. It had to be said, Li Tianyi was leagues better than a dabbler like Zhou Feng.
His way of chess was like his Sword Dao—just as sharp and filled with Spiritual Attribute.
Before eting Wang ng, Li Tianyi had never t his match in a sword duel, let alone in a ga of chess. But after encountering Wang ng, he was intimately acquainted with the damned feeling that there was always soone better.
At first, Wang ng wasn’t too familiar with Li Tianyi’s style, so they could still have a decent fight. But after two gas, Li Tianyi was starting to buckle. He had thought Wang ng had a reserved personality, but through this chess battle, Li Tianyi learned the clear truth: on the surface, Wang ng was all smiles, gentle and easygoing, but deep down, he was filled with a terrifyingly aggressive spirit. The only reason it hadn’t shown itself before was probably that he’d never t a worthy opponent.
Zhang Xiaojiang and Liuu i were so engrossed they had nearly fallen asleep. ’...But seriously, can you two not cuddle up together like that? Have a little decency in front of other people.’
Ever since getting together with Liuu i, Zhang Xiaojiang’s life had beco a straight line between two points: cultivation and Liuu i.
Li Tianyi held a ga piece in his hand, having deliberated for a long ti, yet he still couldn’t make a move.
Ma Tian’Er, watching from the side, was getting a little anxious. A true gentleman watches a ga in silence, but she was a girl.
"Here! Here!"
"Xiaotian, whose side are you on?" Wang ng laughed.
Ma Tian’Er only then realized her mistake. "Ah, oops." She stuck her tongue out, a little embarrassed.
"Senior Sister Ma has a natural sympathy for the weak. Damn it... let’s pause. I need to think this through. He has complete control of the board."
Li Tianyi had, of course, found the Hundred Treasures Hall eting boring. When he learned that Wang ng also played chess, he had sought him out to test his skill. At the sa ti, he had hoped to find his opponent’s weaknesses through the ga. In the end, he didn’t find any weaknesses, but he did manage to choke on his own dicine.
’This level of skill... it seems like he’s no worse than the old man.’
"Brother Wang, let’s play a ga, okay?" Ma Tian’Er said.
Li Tianyi stood up with a wry smile. "Senior Sister Ma, don’t go looking for a beating. This guy Wang ng is the classic type who shows no rcy to a fair lady."
"You’re not a beautiful woman, so why would I show you any rcy? I’ll crush you every ti we play!"
Wang ng said.
Li Tianyi shrugged helplessly. Ma Tian’Er sat down opposite Wang ng and cleared the board.
"I’ll go first." Ma Tian’Er was very excited and imdiately placed a stone.
A Tengen opening!
Li Tianyi couldn’t help but cry out, "Senior Sister Ma, that move looks cool, but it’s not practical! Don’t be fooled by how gentle this guy Wang ng looks on the surface, his moves are absolutely ruthless!"
Ma Tian’Er just smiled sweetly and gazed at Wang ng, clearly enjoying the feeling. She was acting as if Li Tianyi didn’t even exist.
Li Tianyi felt a headache coming on. ’How does everyone from Thunderlight Hall know this move—acting like no one else is here?’
"You can’t play like that! Here, here... sigh. Why must you torture yourself!"
Watching Ma Tian’Er’s moves, Li Tianyi couldn’t help but jump up in frustration. ’Isn’t she just giving her pieces away?’
Wang ng shot Li Tianyi a glare. "A true gentleman watches a ga in silence. You’re not a beautiful woman, so you don’t get special privileges!"
Li Tianyi was montarily speechless. ’You win this round.’
Ma Tian’Er played in a very relaxed and carefree manner. After each move, she would just gaze at Wang ng.
But after playing for a while, Wang ng started to feel that sothing was off. ’How is her style countering so perfectly???’
Li Tianyi also figured out what was happening, and he was absolutely delighted. ’This is really interesting. Wang ng’s chess style is incredibly formidable—a needle hidden in cotton. His counterattacks are like a great, surging river that’s impossible to stop. But Ma Tian’Er’s way of playing is even more fascinating. I’ve never seen such a "gentle" ga.’
"What kind of style is this?" Wang ng finally asked, unable to hold it in any longer.
Ma Tian’Er smiled faintly. "I’m not too sure myself. My family used to like playing with , but later on, none of them wanted to play with anymore. I gave it a na myself: Non-aggression."
Li Tianyi slapped his hands together. "A brilliant ’Non-aggression’! ’Let him be strong as he may, Mingyue still shines upon the great river.’ Senior Sister Ma, you’re full of surprises!"
Li Tianyi was firmly on the side of Wang ng’s opposition. He was always looking for so way to land a blow against him. As long as Wang ng revealed the slightest opening, he would seize it.
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