“You picked it.”
Bai Jinghong shrugged helplessly and laughed sullenly.
While others were still using their swords, you’re already drenched in sweat?
Cao Mu was adjusting his breath beside him, not even lifting his eyelids, clearly indicating no change.
No replacement.
“Haha, you really think I’m afraid? I didn’t plan on changing anyone either.”
“He’s been on stage since the first day. Even if his consciousness soul truly exhausts, he might not even get to face me.”
Wu Chushu snorted coldly.
The trial of the sword lasts for three days.
Even if his consciousness soul truly exhausts, he may not necessarily win over him.
Moreover,
Although Li Mo’s sword skills are impressive, at least he can spar with him; Ying Bing or Jiang Chulong would be much harder to deal with.
…
On the stage.
Feeling countless gazes upon him, Little Li took a deep breath.
What a relief.
Before, he had a vague sense of regret; actually, his martial arts comprehension in Dugu Nine Swords went beyond ‘commercial scope’.
However, at this moment, he felt elated, and he believed that if he couldn’t do what brought him joy in life, then what was the point?
He had no enemies he must defeat, nor did he have any missions to save the world.
Li Mo spoke loudly to the crowd:
“Is there any hero who wishes to come up and spar with me?”
“The reward I mentioned earlier will be valid for these three days.”
Instantly, the scene became bustling.
Most people came here to learn from many experts and broaden their horizons.
The qualification to observe the Horizontal Cloud Sword Marks had little to do with them.
To spar with Li Mo on stage, not only would they earn money, but they could also identify their own weaknesses.
Such a good opportunity?
“I’ll do it!”
“Brother Li Mo is indeed as kind-hearted as Brother Jiang Chen described, a gentleman who loves to help others…”
“That’s not true, the male lead in the picture book doesn’t have such strength.”
“After this, who knows how the Qianlong List will change.”
A long queue formed in front of Li Mo’s arena.
Even Zhong Zhenyue from next door couldn’t help but frequently glance over, clearly interested in him.
However, between arenas, mutual competition is not allowed.
Besides, if he were to go down now, he wouldn’t even make it onto the queue.
Many people wanted to challenge Li Mo.
Little Li was quite authoritative in teaching.
When he spotted a flaw, he would explain it to his opponent and break down their martial arts in real-time, incorporating his own sword techniques.
Now, just relying on his sword techniques, he was confident he could beat opponents whose realms were two or three stages higher than his own.
Not far away,
Bai Jinghong felt that whether he stuck his head out or pulled it back, it made no difference.
So he sighed and stepped onto the arena.
“Understood, I am Bai Jinghong.”
He slightly bowed, lowering his breath to the Internal Breathing Realm.
The purpose of the trial of the sword is to screen out martial arts geniuses.
After all, the higher one’s martial arts talent, the better the martial arts they can comprehend from the Horizontal Cloud Sword Marks. He must follow the rules and suppress his own realm.
“Please instruct me.”
“I don’t dare… I don’t dare…”
Jiang Chulong shook her head like a rattle drum.
Being treated with courtesy made her feel awkward, and she secretly observed Brother Li nearby.
Then, learning from Li Mo, she said:
“Please… please let me… let me go first…”
“Good.”
Bai Jinghong held no contempt, fully focused.
Taking the initiative could seize the opportunity!
He raised his hand, activating his Inner Breath Sword Body with his breath.
Sword energy surged like a tide, precisely the Horizontal Cloud Sword Energy.
Within the sword energy, numerous variations were contained.
This was a move his senior sister had comprehended after sitting in meditation before the sword marks for three months.
Gasps erupted below the stage. Facing the vast expanse of sword energy, Jiang Chulong’s frail body seemed so fragile…
The tide surged.
Rarely, a serious expression appeared on Jiang Chulong’s delicate face.
She neither dodged nor avoided.
Facing the sword energy that could injure upon contact, her weak body swayed like withered grass dancing in the wind, akin to a small fish swimming freely in rivers and seas, enduring the surging sword energy yet remaining unharmed.
She was like wild grass.
Weak yet resolute.
Crack—
A soft sound echoed as a peachwood branch struck Bai Jinghong’s hand.
The famous sword clattered to the ground.
Bai Jinghong stood there in disbelief; he never imagined his sword energy could be broken in such a way, which completely exceeded his understanding!
…
Surrounding spectators were already dumbfounded.
One of the Three Heroes of the Horizontal Cloud, a prodigy on the Qianlong List, lost in such a manner?
Elders were also frowning; if they suppressed their realm to the Internal Breathing Realm, could they reach the level of that young girl?
Earlier, Cao Mu had also lost.
Facing that godlike sword technique, he couldn’t even withstand the third strike.
It’s hard to say about talent.
However, Ying Bing’s performance was even more impressive than this young girl!
If the elders hadn’t seen the world, they might have thought the world had changed.
“In historical records, did the Founding Martial Emperor display such stunning performances when he studied in the Sword City?”
“If he hadn’t held back back then, it probably wouldn’t have happened.”
“When they reach the Observation Realm, the Qianlong List will surely change.”
“It’s our fortune that they can come to the Sword City to comprehend the sword marks.”
At this moment,
No one dared to challenge Ying Bing and Jiang Chulong anymore.
Why bother, the prodigies on the Qianlong List have already lost, going up to be beaten?
But Little Li’s side remained lively.
“This little guy, hmm… how should I put it, strange.”
Elder Zeng put down “The Tyrannical Empress Loves Me” and stroked his beard, saying:
“Saying he’s strong, it seems like he’s only skilled in sword techniques.”
The elders nodded, sharing the same odd feeling.
To use an analogy:
They were like math professors watching someone apply formulas to the extreme.
No sword energy, no sword intent, nothing.
His specialty was purely superior technique.
Remember, whether it’s sword energy, sword intent, or sword momentum, even if not deliberately practiced, there would always be some.
What kind of freak is this kid?
…
On the stage.
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That’s right.
Little Li just stopped Huang Donglai, making him change his mind and come up to the stage to challenge him.
They had a thorough and satisfying sparring session.
“I yield.”
Li Mo handed him a gold ticket.
“Shameful.”
Huang Donglai looked at the gold ticket, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
But he still carefully examined it to ensure there were no tracking devices or poisons before cautiously putting it away.
Li Mo: “…”
He saw many bottles and jars inside Huang Donglai’s inner shirt, and quite a few were obviously not healing medicines.
There was even a bottle of quicklime.
During their fight, he noticed Huang Donglai subconsciously reaching for something, but he restrained himself.
Reaching for quicklime at the Observation Realm—this must be a pure reflex…
After Huang Donglai left,
Li Mo sighed softly.
Just now, he had sparred with over eighty people.
Moreover, he simultaneously enhanced his martial arts comprehension.
Just a step away…
The Dugu Nine Swords is not merely a sword technique; it can also enhance one’s realm.
If he were to practice the Zhou Tian Starry Constellation Mystic Art, wouldn’t he need another mystic art?
I wonder if that still counts as a mystic art…
At this moment,
A figure stepped onto the stage.
“I am Wu Chushu, please instruct me.”
It was Wu Chushu in a green robe.
He could no longer hold back.
Because he realized that as time passed, Li Mo’s True Qi seemed inexhaustible, showing no signs of weakening!
True Qi naturally cannot be endless.
That only means the opponent’s replenishment speed is unimaginable!
While his True Qi didn’t weaken, his sword technique became increasingly unpredictable and stronger!
If he didn’t act soon, there would be no chance left.
