Chapter 18 (1/2)
Chapter 18: The Team’s Ace
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Fang Lang stared at the shut door in surprise
Clearly, he had been snubbed
Although the boy fro could read between the lines Song Qingyun was dis of Swords attracted talented sword disciples froathered here was expected to be superior
Fang Lang was an odd ball here
Fang Lang shrugged off the dismissal and entered his room He shut the door firmly
The room prepared by the Sword Guild was furnished with the basic utilities: teapot, table, chair and bed
It reflected the Sword Guild’s emphasis on hardshi+p and hard work This was not a place for luxuries and extravagant pleasures
Fang Lang had no intentions of resting The Imperial Exae
He pulled out the spirit crystal and sat cross-legged on the bed Switching to Ni Wen’s cultivation
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The sky was clear the nextof the annual Gathering of Swords
Participants fro Dynasty roused froht of rest had refreshed them and they readied themselves for a day of activity
Chosen to represent their academies, they were the most talented sword disciples the acadele one of them was fascinated by the Sword Guild—it was their dream to join the sect after the Imperial Examination
On the plaza of Mount Shu, the students flocked to their respective , Liu Bubai and Jiang Linglong gathered before Mentor Wen Thepalace on the plaza
A bright flash struck down fro ht sword He was dressed in a white robe and the sword he rode on reflected the colors of a rainbow His descent froy radiated fro died down as he stepped onto the pavilion that oversaw the plaza
His eyes scanned through the crowd of students
A hushed h the audience
“That’s the vice leader of the Sword Guild, the White-Haired Sword Demon, Chao Xiaojian,” Mentor Wen infor the same
Chao Xiaojian delivered his speech from the pavilion like a master orator The speech was short and sweet, and without further ado, he announced the opening of the Gathering of Swords The coin with the team combat Once the first round of lots were drawn by the mentors, Chao Xiaojian left as abruptly as he caroup with a relaxed expression
He showed them the result “For tearoups: Heaven, Earth, Dark and Light We’re in the Dark group this stage, facing Xuzhou Acadee Who will be fighting first?”
Mentor Wen sested victory was imminent and Liu Bubai volunteered
However, the
“You’ll do it, Fang Lang”
Fang Lang was shocked by his mentor’s choice
I heard the SysteetIt involves the bloodlust and mortality on the battlefield Use your sword skills and defeat your opponent in the Gathering of Swords Defeat 18 opponents and you will be rewarded with the Dual Sword Technique (Sword Mastery Specialty)
‘Mission progress: (0/18)’
Liu Bubai was displeased with the ued, “Master! Why don’t you pickboy
Fang Lang woke fro at the opportunity to start hishad to defeat 18 participants
It was awas pit against a strong coh easily
He had to pick and choose his battles, and this was an opportunity he would not give up
“Old Liu, you’re the ace of Luojiang Academy Don’t misinterpret our mentor’s choice, the ace has to be kept hidden, not revealed in the first battle You should conserve your energy for the strong opponents like Changan Acade explained with a smile
“Let plain old me handle this”
There was a lull in the conversation after Fang Lang spoke
Mentor Wen’s lips twitched as he looked at Fang Lang ‘You don’t reallyhid a half smirk beneath the veil
Realization dawned on Liu Bubai, his eyes wide
Fang Lang was right—there was nothing he could argue
Absolutely right!
Liu Bubai turned to Mentor Wen and saw an indecipherable look on his face Then, the reement
Liu Bubai took in a deep breath as he felt the weight of responsibility rest on his shoulders
He had delivered the decisive strike that fell Mentor Wen
He was the ace of the teao ahead I’ll make sure we stay under the radar”
Liu Bubai patted Fang Lang on the shoulder while Fang Lang gave him a solemn nod The two boys acted as if they were sworn brothers who bonded over battle
Beside the rolled her eyes
Mentor Wen cracked a sht Give your all It’s fine if you lose, the tea Jiang Linglong
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The Dark group was assigned to the seventh battle ring