Chapter 84 - Arc 7: Dragon Ascension Gate | Chapter 84: Winner

Translator: Lynn

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Xu Ziqing is captivated by the ongoing battle.

As Ji Banlian danced gracefully, he couldnt help but feel something extraordinary about her movements, though he was slightly dazed. Zhang Tiantais fierce sword spirit also made a deep impression on him. He recalled the sword aura he had witnessed before, secretly comparing it in his mind.

Mr. Zifengs sword energy was short but concise, appearing solid and robust. Compared to this Sword Qis knife shape, it naturally had the upper hand. And my friend Yun Lies sword energy was thin and sharp, capable of cutting through the air and inflicting harm. It could even be used through his arms and fingers. Compared to Mr. Zifengs sword energy, it was much superior. However, sword qi and saber qi were inherently different.

Sword qi was sharp and indestructible, while saber qi was dominant, strong, and forceful.

Both were formidable weapons, but in Xu Ziqings memory, the sword surpa.s.sed the saber. This was likely due to the different cultivation levels of those who wielded swords and sabers. If Zhang Tiantai were to build his foundation and advance further in his cultivation, his Dao Sword would undoubtedly undergo a transformation. It would no longer be suppressed by the ringing sound!

Xu Ziqing was also a formidable individual. While he acknowledged the power of Ji Banlians sound waves, he preferred sharp and violent weapons. The brocade silk and jade bracelets seemed too soft to his liking. As he observed the ongoing stalemate between the two fighters, he conversed with Yun Lie once again, saying, Brother Yun, that girl Jis techniques are quite peculiar.

From Xu Ziqings perspective, Ji Banlians movements when manipulating the brocade silk were identical to her utilization of the jade bracelets and jade bells to practice sound waves. Therefore, it must be derived from a specific set of exercises.

A cold voice suddenly interjected, saying, Thats The Wonderful Art of Tianyin Charming Dance.'

Xu Ziqing had merely brought up a casual topic for conversation, but his friend seemed to be well-informed, surprising him. Brother Yun, youre familiar with this?

Yun Lie replied, Qingyun Great World also has the Jingle Palace, where all the women practice this method.

Xu Ziqings curiosity grew, and he asked, If Miss Ji successfully establishes her foundation, can she directly join the Jingle Palace upon arriving in the big world?

Yun Lie nodded and added, At that time, someone will come for her from the Jingle Palace. The Jingle Palace he mentioned naturally referred to the one in the Qingyun Great World.

Understanding the situation, Xu Ziqing said, I see. After contemplating for a moment, he continued, Since Miss Jis techniques have been pa.s.sed down in the big world, they must hold a high rank. In this fight, Fellow Daoist Zhang might be in danger. Yun Lie responded, Not necessarily.

Xu Ziqing wasnt particularly invested in the outcome of the battle. He had initially initiated this speculation to engage his friend in conversation, but now that it had succeeded, he smiled faintly and said, Brother Yun, please enlighten me. He cleared his throat, Being able to watch the battle with you, Brother Yun, and listen to your insights makes me quite happy. I apologize if I seemed a little

Yun Lie interrupted, saying, Its alright.

Xu Ziqing continued, Brother Yun, please proceed with your explanation. Yun Lie pondered for a moment, then began to elucidate, To persist under Tianyins charm dance to this extent, Zhang Tiantai possesses an unyielding will.

His words carried a tinge of admiration, and Xu Ziqing found it rather commendable, causing him to listen more attentively.

Yun Lie continued, Jingle Palaces Tianyin Charming Dance excels at bewildering peoples minds. The deeper the cultivation, the more potent the sound waves become. However, it consumes as much as swordplay does. Xu Ziqing contemplated the explanation, realizing that it explained why Ji Banlian had tried to exhaust Zhang Tiantais spiritual power through evasion.

As he pondered in silence, Yun Lies voice resumed, This womans cultivation level is too low. She wont be able to sustain it for even half a moment. Zhang Tiantai, on the other hand, preserves his spiritual power. Although the situation is challenging, he wont be powerless in the future. Just as Xu Ziqing had been raptly listening to Yun Lies words, his thoughts began to waver. At that moment, he felt a gentle touch on his cuff, jolting him back to reality.

It turned out that Su Xin was anxiously watching the battle. Unable to contain his curiosity, he grabbed Xu Ziqings sleeve and asked in a low voice, Brother Ziqing, who do you think will win?

Unaware that Su Xin was still beside him while conversing with Yun Lie, Xu Ziqing was momentarily taken aback when he realized this. My dear brother Xin

Misinterpreting Su Xins question, Xu Ziqing replied with a hint of embarra.s.sment, In my opinion, there wont be a clear winner.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ziqing understood what Su Xin meant and smiled, saying, I believe Zhang Daoyou has the advantage.

Su Xins spirit brightened upon hearing this and he eagerly urged, Brother Ziqing, share your thoughts with me!

Recalling what Yun Lie had mentioned earlier, Xu Ziqing carefully considered his response and said, Look at Ji girls powerful sonic technique. It must require a considerable amount of spiritual power. He gestured towards the sweat on the woman in the yellow s.h.i.+rts forehead. Take a look, Brother Axin.

Surprised, Su Xin followed Xu Ziqings gaze and remarked, Indeed.

Xu Ziqing continued, On the other hand, Zhang Daoyou appears tense but keeps most of his spiritual power contained within his body, retaining a clear state of mind. His acc.u.mulation of spiritual power surpa.s.ses that of Miss Ji. Su Xin also observed Zhang Tiantai closely and noticed his tension, but his eyes remained focused. Compared to earlier, he seemed more composed now, sensing something in his heart. Su Xin sighed, Brother Ziqing, your insights are truly remarkable. It seems I might lose this time.

Xu Ziqing smiled but said nothing, secretly expressing his grat.i.tude to Yun Lie. Brother Yun, I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with me.

Yun Lie remained silent.

Xu Ziqing chuckled and joined Su Xin in watching the ongoing battle.

As Yun Lie had predicted, Ji Banlian was clearly nearing the end of her endurance. Her footsteps gradually slowed, and the jade bell in her hand emitted a different sound compared to before. On the contrary, Zhang Tiantais eyes grew brighter, and his complexion improved.

Observing this, Ji Banlian grew anxious. She twisted her waist sharply and resumed her dance with increased intensity. The ringing of the bell became more urgent, transforming from a gentle spring rain to a violent storm in an instant.

Xu Ziqing sighed, Miss Ji is becoming desperate.

In the next moment, Ji Banlian slipped in her steps, the bell rang chaotically, and the marvelous realm created by Tianyin Meiwu dissipated in an instant.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Tiantai shouted, Break! His muscular arms tightened, and he slashed upwards with his long knife. In an instant, the invisible blade cut through the remaining sound waves. Ji Banlians face turned pale as she became powerless.

But Zhang Tiantai followed up with a horizontal attack, this time intending to cleave Ji Banlian in half at the waist!

Just then, a male voice sounded, neither too high nor too low, elegant and pleasant.

It was Tang Wenfei. He calmly uttered, Scatter. With a gentle downward swipe of his index finger

Everyone witnessed a beam of white light shooting forth, colliding with the knife strike.

Though the white light appeared delicate, it shattered the dominant blade upon contact. It dispersed into gusts of wind, harmless and unable to inflict any damage.

Witnessing such a casual resolution to the situation, all the monks were dumbfounded. They were captivated by the mysterious trace drawn by Tang Wenfeis finger, their souls deeply affected.

This senior Tang possessed profound cultivation! What an astonis.h.i.+ng technique!

Xu Ziqing also felt relieved.

It was best if no lives were harmed.

Ji Banlian was in a state of shock, her beautiful hair disheveled due to the approaching sword. It now hung loosely behind her back, giving her a slightly disheveled appearance, far from her celestial beauty.

Zhang Tiantais eyes initially overflowed with fanaticism, but it quickly dissipated. Regardless of how powerful that finger technique was, it was not a sword technique. He had chosen the sword as his path in life, unwavering in his commitment. No matter how mysterious other methods were, they could not shake his resolve!

Regaining his composure, Zhang Tiantai clasped his fists at Ji Banlian and said, You lost.

Ji Banlians chest heaved slightly, and her face flushed with a tinge of embarra.s.sment. She clenched her silver teeth, unwilling to make herself appear any more unsightly. She forced a smile and said, This little sister is ashamed. Turning to take her seat, bitterness filled Ji Banlians heart. How dare those from the Shendao Sect treat her, someone from the Jingle Palace, in such a manner? She vowed not to let them off in the big world!

Returning to their respective seats, the tags in Zhang Tiantai and Ji Banlians hands radiated with light. Zhang Tiantais tag bore the inscription of victory, while Ji Banlians tag was marked with the word defeat.

Gazing at the word defeat, Ji Banlians reluctance grew stronger. She raised her head to glance at Tang Wenfei, but he only nodded slightly, showing no signs of displeasure. This brought her a small sense of relief.

Even though Ji Banlian had lost, it didnt mean she had no chance of remaining. After all, she was also a Qi Refining cultivator at the tenth level. She had merely lost a round. In the end, she still had the opportunity to challenge the winner and vie for that spot!

At that moment, Su Xin playfully poked Xu Ziqings arm and teased, If you stay silent, someone will steal away your beauty.

Xu Ziqing was momentarily taken aback, but then he heard a deep voice coming from beside him. He turned his head and saw a well-dressed young man engaged in conversation with Xu Zitang. After listening for a while, Xu Ziqing realized that the man was explaining the intricacies of the previous battle. It dawned on him why Xu Zifeng had wanted to sit next to Xu Zitang. It was for this reason. Understanding Su Xins remark, Xu Ziqing couldnt help but laugh and cry, Brother Ah Xin, dont speak nonsense. Mr. Zifeng is Miss Zitangs biological brother. Its impolite to make such comments!

Su Xin recoiled and admitted, Yes, I apologize for my mistake. However, he didnt give up and continued, Brother Ziqing only mentioned that they are siblings, but he didnt say he has no intentions towards Miss Zitang

Xu Ziqing sighed and replied seriously, I truly have no romantic interest in Miss Zitang. Lets put an end to these jokes, and dont bring it up again in the future. He then spoke earnestly, I can see that Brother Axin is genuinely concerned about Miss Zitang. If you truly admire her, you should be open about it and not play games. Otherwise, it may be hindered by fate.

Su Xin was taken aback by Xu Ziqings serious tone and immediately shrank back, feeling a chill run down his spine. He truly had no romantic interest in Xu Zitang, but because Xu Zitang had initiated a conversation with Xu Ziqing the previous day, Su Xin found it amusing to occasionally tease Xu Ziqing. Little did he expect that Xu Ziqing would misunderstand him. He felt genuinely wronged by the situation

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