C12 (1/2)
Chapter XII Young and Elderly
On the second day, the sun was blazing, the earth was scorching, and the power of the sun was still there.
At such a time of the year, in such a season, people's hearts were restless in the sultry weather, and their restless emotions brought the upcoming second round of the Martial Arts Competition to a climax.
As for the seven people in the second formation, there didn't seem to be that much of a disparity in strength. Li Zongyin was a rising star with extraordinary powers. However, the seven people in the second array were evenly matched, Nangong Ming from the Shocking Cloud Altar and Lin Yichuan from the Divine Wind Altar were eye-catching. After all, the two of them came from the powerful Shocking Cloud Altar and Divine Wind Altar.
For hundreds of years, the Beastslayer Martial Meeting had been a gathering of experts from the twelve pots on the surface. However, it was a competition of strength from each jar. The powerful altars, such as Ottawa, Shenheng, and Jing Yun, were naturally a level higher than those of Shang Shen, Bai Yu and Dongshi.
In the second formation, besides Lin Yichuan and Nangong Ming, Yu Duanzhi and Lang Gong Yuan were not to be underestimated either. Everyone was amazed by his talent and talent, but he had only been accepted into Tai Hua Altar for six years. Being able to stand out in such a short period of time, he must be extraordinary.
The blazing sun was still there. The lush weeds on the mountain seemed to droop lifelessly, like the waists of those people who were infatuated with the young girl from Taixuan.
The square was already crowded with people. The time for the second round of the Martial Meeting had arrived.
The Fifth Hidden Spirit looked at the bustling crowd. Amidst the bustling and noisy crowd, he seemed extremely lonely and helpless. He thought back to the short time when Shen's family lived in Taixuan six years ago. Back then, they were happy, carefree, and fearless.
Time truly was incomparably mysterious. After six years, everyone had grown up and turned into a well-defined youngster with elegant long hair. Their cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. As the number one sect in the mortal world, Taixuan, they were naturally given more responsibilities.
”What are you thinking?” Zhao Yuyan walked up from behind and patted the fifth hidden spirit's shoulder, pulling him back to reality.
”Ah, it's nothing. I was just thinking that senior brother Yu and senior brother Lang will definitely win today …” The fifth recluse laughed.
The corners of Zhao Yu's eyes flew up as he smiled, ”Of course, as long as I can defeat that Shen Jingyang!”
”Wow, the way Taixuan's disciples talk is really too much. They aren't even sparring yet and they're already cursing others to lose.” Shen Jingyang had already walked over and laughed loudly.
The fifth Hidden Spirit's eyes lit up, hurriedly welcoming him, ”Shooting Sun, we meet again. How are your preparations?”
Shen Jingyang stared at Zhao Yu and said with a coy smile, ”I'm not really prepared. After all, I'm going to lose to you, aren't I, Zhao Yuyi?”
Zhao Yu turned around and glared at him, saying, ”It's good that you know it. It's been a few years since we last met, and you're still acting this way.” With that, he left, leaving the two of them staring at each other blankly.
With a face full of smiles, Shen Jingyang said, ”Hidden Spirit, how about it? It's your turn to go up on stage tomorrow.”
The fifth concealed spirit said, ”It's already this time, but you still have the mind to worry about me. It's almost your turn.”
Shen Jingyang said, ”Ai, what's the point in worrying about it? I have my own reasons. At worst, if I can't win, I'll just run away.”
The fifth recluse blinked, ”I heard that the water qilin might have even more ferocious moves today. You'd better be careful!”
Shen Jingyang laughed, ”Oh, haha. I really want to experience just how powerful that Aquatic Qilin is.”
At this time, the bell on the martial stage rang out once more. It was time for the Martial Meeting.
Shen Jingyang lightly punched the fifth hidden spirit and smiled, ”Don't worry, I'll be fine.” Saying that, he turned around and quickly walked towards the face of the abyss.
A breeze blew over, bringing with it a slight chill, causing the fifth Hidden Spirit to shiver. His heart tightened, and his steps followed the flow of people as they rushed to the edge of the abyss.
The seven of them leapt onto the surface of the abyss. Ripples rose up on the surface of the lake as thick waves surged. The splashing waves struck against the sleeves of the seven people, causing their expressions to turn serious, as if they were waiting for this battle of life and death.
Suddenly, the sound of water splashing could be heard. The powerful Aquatic Qilin appeared in front of everyone. Its four claws were extremely fierce and were filled with killing intent.
Nangong Ming had already materialized his sharp sword at the very front. Anyone with a discerning eye would be able to see that it was actually the seven foot long sword from the Shocking Cloud Altar. It could also be considered as a treasure guarding the Altar of Shocking Cloud.
Under Nangong Ming's lead, the six men behind him also drew their treasured swords.
”Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!” The crowd was unceasing exclamations of surprise. These precious swords, which normally resided in their altars, were suddenly created just like that. Only Lu Lun, Yu Duyan, and Lang Gongyuan had ordinary swords. It was the xuan iron sword that everyone in the Tai Xuan Capital's inner sect had.
With a ”dang” sound, the Water Qilin's dragon whisker quickly flew over, like a steel whip, it struck the seven foot long sword in Nangong Ming's hand.
As the muffled sound faded away, the Dragon Tooth's power instantly bent the body of the sword. Nangong Ming had already flown out and landed at the side of the square, his hand touching his chest in pain.
”Why is the strength of this Water Qilin so great today? It seems like these six will have to suffer!” A red clothed disciple from the Chinese Melody Arena said in astonishment.
”Hmm, I heard that this Aquatic Qilin's cultivation is getting more and more powerful the more it fights. Today, it is clearly much more powerful than yesterday.” Another disciple of the Upper Altar Disciple took over the conversation.
With another ear-piercing collision sound, Lin Yichuan and Loulan Slash's swords had already met the water qilin's claws. The collision of these two swords was like a spark, shocking to the point of making one's soul tremble.
Shen Jingyang observed the water qilin's sharp claws and dragon whiskers. He flew to dodge the icicles that whistled past him and actually jumped onto the water qilin's head.
”Well, well done!” The Taihua disciples in the crowd raised their arms in cheers, clearly happy for Shen Jingyang.
The Aquatic Qilin twisted its dragon head wildly and swung its dragon whiskers, attacking Shen Jingyang time and time again. However, he cleverly dodged its attack.
Shen Jingyang raised his sword high up above the dragon's head and slashed down at the hard scales of the Aquatic Qilin. ”Peng, peng, peng” The tip of his sword had been cut off by a large amount, but the scales did not budge at all.