A newcor who hasn’t even officially joined yet is performing so well, putting imnse pressure on the other spectators. It took the third and fourth challengers a full half-hour to decide to step up.
Chen Xuan realized that she hardly used any spells, relying entirely on her own swordsmanship, bodily reactions, and corresponding tactics to fight. The advantage of this is obvious—it doesn’t consu much Spiritual Qi. Considering that the duel is a continuous battle, she is clearly trying to extend her peak ti as much as possible.
After so effort, Bell smoothly defeated her opponent.
Her winning streak reached four matches.
At this point, it’s nearing midday. The crowd gathered at the manor gate has exceeded a thousand, with all three seating sections fully occupied. Many people can only stand and watch. Even from Chang’an City, people are still steadily rushing over here, indicating that the news of the duel is continuing to spread.
anwhile, the topic of discussion among the onlookers below is gradually changing.
Even though Chen Xuan stood on the balcony, he could sense this change.
When they turn their gaze towards the manor, their faces no longer show the mockery and disdain they had before; now there’s more curiosity and puzzlent.
"Where exactly did this Only I am Venerable Sect co from?"
"I heard it had sothing to do with the Western Regions envoy. Look, they chose the Persian rchant’s mansion as their sect’s location."
"No way... My friend said he’s seen the Sect Leader and he’s clearly a local, speaking Chang’an dialect quite fluently."
"Could this girl really win ten matches in a row?"
"I’ll bet 100 Jade Coins she can win!"
Similar dialogues floated into Chen Xuan’s ears from ti to ti, making him regret not having charged admission before.
He realized belatedly that, despite the nurous sects in Chang’an City or the entire Eastern Great Region, where cultivators often compete and spar, there wasn’t a mature comrcial competition organization among the populace. In any era, PvP is an event beloved by the masses, yet such a large market only has the Immortal Alliance organizing one official grand competition, which seems like quite a waste.
If Only I am Venerable Sect were to organize a comrcial arena, with competitions all year round, could it succeed?
Suddenly, Jiu grabbed Chen Xuan’s hand forcefully!
He looked down to find that the other person’s complexion was pale, and their fingers were trembling slightly.
Chen Xuan imdiately realized sothing, sideways stepping to shield the siblings before crouching down and asking them, "Don’t panic, did you see the murderer?"
"No, not the murderer... It’s the person who was carrying our portraits around asking about us that day..." Jiu tried to control his emotions as he gritted his teeth and said, "He’s right there in the crowd on the right-hand side!"
Squinting, Chen Xuan looked over and quickly found the "villager" Jiu spoke of. It was a man in his forties or fifties, with an honest appearance, dressed in clothes that looked very cheap, forming a stark contrast with the onlookers in luxurious silks and satins around him. What he was doing at the mont was exactly the sa as several days ago, holding a canvas and engaging in soft-spoken conversations with those around him.
By so coincidence, a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd once again!
"Isn’t that... Young Master Mo? What’s he doing here?"
"A Celestial Pride Cultivator from Celestial Derivation Tower?"
"Definitely! Look at his Jade Token, it’s rimd with silver!"
Amid the audience’s amazent and discussion, a white-clad cultivator, graceful and elegant, walked to the manor entrance. He wore a jade hairpin adorned with a gold coronet and held a mud-gold folding fan in his hand; just looking at this attire indicated his extraordinary background.
However, this person did not directly call out to Chen Xuan after standing still but instead turned to face the platform and the crowd on the three sets of benches, "Ladies and gentlen, I am Mo Shuyun. I have just completed one year at Celestial Derivation Tower and was fortunately rated as a Celestial Pride Disciple within the sect. Last night, while drinking with friends, I heard a joke about an inexperienced rookie who, shockingly, had been declared by so unknown sect to have the potential of a Celestial prodigy. I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or be speechless."
"Presumably, you all know that to receive the title of a Celestial prodigy, a cultivator must achieve outstanding results in the Immortal Alliance’s annual sect competition or garner recognition from a majority of peers. I greatly admire Lord Xuan for independently establishing a sect at such a young age, but that does not an I acknowledge Miss Bell’s qualification for the title of Celestial prodigy."
"Although I am not linked to that group of cultivators from yesterday, I still wish to take the stage and try, not for any other reason but to uphold the reputation of Celestial Pride Disciples across various sects! Naturally, this may seem sowhat unfair to Bell because, even if our qualifications are the sa, I have already been cultivating within the sect for a year. So, let’s put it this way: as long as she can hit with her sword even once, this match will be considered her victory!"
After delivering such a rousing speech, Mo Shuyun finally looked up at Chen Xuan, "May I know whether the senior agrees to taking the stage? If you refuse, I completely understand!"
The atmosphere at the scene instantly beca particularly lively.
"Indeed, a disciple ranked highly among Celestial Derivation Tower; truly remarkable!"
"Let him up! Let’s see who’s the genuine prodigy!"
"Didn’t Only I am Venerable Sect claim that if she joined another sect, all other novice disciples would have to call her Senior Sister?"
However, the situation in the arena was not entirely one-sided; so began supporting Bell.
"Don’t be afraid of him!"
"This person has waited until now to make a move, clearly aiming to take advantage of the opportunity to make a na for himself!"
"Have so decency, she’s fought four matches in a row!"
"Just refuse directly; the Sect Leader scolded those who overestimated themselves yesterday. Why should a Celestial Pride Disciple get involved?"
The two sides argued fiercely, spitting words everywhere, but Mo Shuyun’s supporters clearly had the upper hand.
Chen Xuan was fully aware that this person started with a lot of nonsense to paint himself as soone who fears no authority. Whether the duel happened or not, it was advantageous for him. Winning the match was obvious, but if his request was rejected, it would confirm the rumors that the Sect Leader of the Only I am Venerable Sect speaks recklessly, which would also boost his reputation.
Moreover, he noticed that the villager with the canvas was moving towards the outer edge of the crowd, seemingly intending to leave.
Chen Xuan could not extricate himself from the situation, so he said to Jiu, "Inform the Vice Sect Leader, ask her to take you to follow that person, and seize him if the opportunity arises."
Then he walked to the balcony, overlooking the people below, "You can take the stage, but the rules will be determined by : surrender, unconsciousness, or leaving the ring area counts as a loss. If you understand, then go ahead!"
For a mont, Mo Shuyun’s face showed a hint of stiffness and displeasure, but he quickly smiled brightly, "It seems that senior indeed has great confidence in her. Well, let give her so pointers."
After speaking, he jumped into the circle, walked leisurely to the bell, "You make the first move."
The bell cupped its fists in a gesture of respect, "Please guide !"
Mo Shuyun remained unmoved, "Proceed as you wish."
Seeing his lack of response, the bell did not bother to argue, raising her sword and charging at him—she planned to test his skills with the least costly move, maintaining the previous rhythm.
The two imdiately clashed into a heated battle!
Mo Shuyun did not use any weapons; the fan was purely for show, rely held to his mouth and nose, like soone playing a lute half-concealed behind it to maintain his elegance. His approach was simple, continuously evading and retreating, managing to maintain an ideal distance from his opponent with each step.
This alone proved that he was on par with the bell in body technique and skill.
However, Chen Xuan felt... there was sothing odd about this person’s posture, particularly when twisting his waist and turning sideways. Nicely put, it was graceful; in less flattering terms, it seed effeminate. In contrast, the bell’s sword technique was fierce and vigorous, each move was full of energy, her figure small, yet her style more akin to a brute.
After they exchanged more than ten rounds of chasing and avoiding blows, Mo Shuyun was finally pushed to the edge of the circle.
At this mont, he made his move.
Mo Shuyun rely folded the fan, aid at the bell.
The latter’s body suddenly trembled, and her left foot stumbled significantly, causing her swung sword to miss completely!
Although Mo Shuyun had already dodged aside, she still struck forward into empty space, as if he remained right in front of her.
This mistake was undoubtedly critical.
Mo Shuyun maneuvered to the bell’s side, then kicked directly, sending her flying!
Their prior exchange had brought them to the edge of the field, and the flight resulted in the bell’s entire body surpassing the boundary, and if she landed, she would be deed defeated.
The next mont, an unbelievable occurrence happened, as the young girl reversed in mid-air, shooting back into the circle like a spear! Although she landed sowhat awkwardly, rolling for several ters before coming to a stop, she didn’t lose her qualification; the duel would continue!
The crowd erupted.
"What just happened!?"
"She was clearly in mid-air, how could she fly back? There was nowhere for her to gain leverage!"
"That maneuver was incredible!"
The spectators in the VIP section on the balcony were equally puzzled.
"How did that girl do it?" Marina couldn’t help but ask.
Only Chen Xuan on site could see the instant clearly, "It was the chain."
"The chain? Where?"
"In the ground."
At the mont the bell twisted mid-air, Chen Xuan used the Divine Eye Technique to spot a semi-transparent white chain, with one end attached to the girl’s wrist and the other buried in the earth of the field. In almost the blink of an eye, the chain forcibly dragged her back! Since she wasn’t flying herself, she had to rely on rolling upon landing to mitigate the massive inertia, while the chain drilled back underground at that mont.
This was the first ti the bell used a spell in the duel!
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