Chapter 370: Proving Myself with the Saber in my Hand
"That's right; he probably can't even break through the huge waves. If he cannot even make it onto the Qianren Island, there is no point in making the gentlemen's agreement."
"Perhaps he is wise. He knows that his strength is low and is too embarrassed to say something."
Seeing that Xiao Chen had refused to speak, the cultivators who found him an eyesore all mocked him.
If it were not for Su Xiaoxiao, they would have said even more horrible things. This was the reality of the Tianwu Continent. Without strength, regardless of wherever you were, others would not grant you respect.
Xiao Chen's expression did not change. He did not mind these words in the least. He merely grasped his Lunar Shadow Saber in his hand and stopped Ji Dabao and Su Xiaoxiao, who intended to speak up for him.
The best way to refute them was to prove his own strength with his the saber in his hand. Words were worth nothing; the saber was more direct.
Jin Wuji also felt displeased with Xiao Chen not making the gentlemen's agreement. There are so many people who made the agreement already. Yet, you, a Great Qin Nation expert, did not.
It is clear that this fellow is not giving me, Jin Wuji, any face. However, he is the friend of Su Xiaoxiao. I cannot make my displeasure too obvious.
A smile appeared on Jin Wuji's face. He said, "Since we all already made the gentlemen's agreement, there is nothing else to say. Let's start exchanging pointers, restraining ourselves as we do so. We will do this match by match. After that, the others will give their comments. That way, everyone can gain some comprehension."
The moment Jin Wuji spoke, two people immediately entered the empty space in the center. After all the tables were removed, there was a lot of space. If it were a simple exchange of pointers, this would be more than sufficient.
"Both of you, remember to restrain yourself. Don't injure each other and spoil the cordiality." Since Jin Wuji was the host, he also functioned as the referee. When he saw people intending to exchange pointers, he reminded them to remain cordial.
"Ha ha, Brother Jin, rest assured. I, Liu Meng, know the limit. I will absolutely not injured Brother Zhou."
"Brother Jin, rest assured. I will use, at most, fifty percent of my strength."
The two people who came forward had gentle smiles and calm tones. However, the tension between them was clear; they intended to compete with each other, not giving way to each other.
Jin Wuji frowned slightly and returned to his seat beside Yue Chenxi; he said, "In that case, begin!"
"Boom!"
The moment Jin Wuji spoke, the two made their moves. A fist and leg made contact in the air. An intense shockwave spread out, and they both retreated ten meters.
After a while, they leaped forward and continued fighting. A fiery-red light appeared on one of them, and a formless wind flowed around the other.
One of them had comprehended the state of fire, and the other, the state of wind. Furthermore, based on the situation, they had pretty high comprehensions.
They clashed with over a hundred moves, refusing to relent to the other. Finally, they moved back, about to make their real moves.
Liu Meng retrieved the huge saber from his back. The saber was three-inches-wide and two-meters-long. It was a ferocious, thick saber. With a thought, vibrant red flames covered the saber.
The cultivator with the surname Zhou took out two swords from his spatial ring and held them tightly. Unexpectedly, he used the rare twin sword style.
The twin swords were about 1.7-meters long and two fingers wide. They were completely snow-white and flickered with a cold light. Occasionally, a tiny tornado emerged from the blades.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The two roared and charged at each other. The cultivator with the surname Zhou used the advantage of speed from the state of wind. He moved around Liu Meng and continuously sent out strikes at the latter, his twin swords dancing around.
Sword images moved around, forming a cage of light that enclosed Liu Meng. The cultivator with the surname Zhou was very fast, and with the advantages of the twin sword style, he suppressed Liu Meng until he could only make an occasional counter-attack.
Although Liu Meng made very few moves and spent most of this time dodging, whenever it looked like he was going to meet defeat, he would make an explosive move, neutralizing the finishing move his opponent had prepared.
Hence, for a period, no one could triumph over each other. Watching the situation, the cultivator with the surname Zhou seemed to have a huge advantage. Liu Meng could not keep up with his speed at all.
Jin Dabao introduced, "These two managed to make it into the second round of the Five Nation Youth Competition. The one with the saber is Liu Meng. The one with the twin swords is Zhou Lingheng. In their respective nations, they are top-notch experts. They are now Inferior Grade Martial Kings.
"Comparing to the talents in the Great Qin Nation, they should be about on par with Ji Changkong. However, the competition in their nation is more intense than the Great Qin Nation. Hence, they are now stronger than Ji Changkong."
Xiao Chen nodded; he agreed with Jin Dabao's opinion. The two had comprehended their states to Great Perfection. They were not far from reaching Consummation. However, it had not been easy for them to cultivate to this level.
"Who do you think will be victorious?" Jin Dabao asked as he watched the fight.
Xiao Chen thought for a while and said, "Probably Liu Meng. His comprehension of the state of fire is deeper. He already has a bit of his will infused in it. Every time he makes a move, he neutralizes the advantages his opponent gained using countless moves in a moment.
"On the other hand, Zhou Lingheng has only used the speed of the state of wind. There is no trace of his personal comprehension. I guess that the comprehension of his state has likely raised as a result of his master's guidance and not something comprehended on his own."
The state of wind did not only consist of speed. Xiao Chen understood this when he fought Murong Chong. The special characteristics of the state of wind were quick, faintly discernible, formless, flamboyant, and moving as one willed.
When Yue Chenxi, who was beside Jin Wuji, heard this, a strange look flashed in her eyes. She gazed at Xiao Chen suspiciously. Based on what she knew, Zhou Lingheng's state had, in fact, raised as a result of his master's guidance.
"You are an insignificant Martial Saint. Since when do you have the qualifications to comment on the fights between Martial Kings? What reason do you have to predict Zhou Lingheng's loss? If you don't understand it, don't speak nonsense. Be careful of biting your own tongue."
When a cultivator on friendly terms with Zhou Lingheng heard what Xiao Chen had said, he immediately rebutted.
Another person beside him followed up, "Indeed. Zhou Lingheng is suppressing Liu Meng to the point where his ability to counterattack is limited. How can he be defeated?"
"Young Master Jin did not invite you to this gathering. You came uninvited, so please do not speak nonsense. Just sit there quietly and watch. Wait until you are a Martial King before you comment."
Jin Dabao was frustrated and was about to curse them. Xiao Chen stopped him and said indifferently, "Zhou Lingheng will lose within three moves. Just ignore what they say."
They were merely some dancing clowns; Xiao Chen could not be bothered with them. When the truth was revealed, they would end up slapping their own faces.
"Ignorant! How can Liu Meng emerge victorious in three moves?"
"Zhou Lingheng is currently suppressing Liu Meng. Liu Meng is struggling to counterattack. How can he lose, not to mention within three moves? Ignorant kid, I knew you were merely spouting nonsense."
"This person had probably stayed in the Great Qin Nation for too long. He is not aware of the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. He thinks that, after leaving the Great Qin Nation, he is still an outstanding talent."
"The Great Qin Nation is the weakest of the five nations. Yet, he still has the gall to express his opinions here."
The fight continued. The discussion had not distracted them. If experts at this level were so easily distracted by their external environment, then they would not be geniuses.
Zhou Lingheng moved his twin swords around and created strong winds from his swords. Once again, he suppressed Liu Meng completely while his momentum rose.
Just when Zhou Lingheng's momentum was about to hit its peak, he focused his gaze and held his swords together. He prepared to enact the finishing move.
"Dang!"
However, just at this moment, Liu Meng suddenly made his move. Once again, just as Zhou Lingheng's momentum was about to reach his peak, he used a flaming saber Qi to force Zhou Lingheng's finishing move back.
This was the third time. Liu Meng had broken Zhou Lingheng's finishing move thrice. Furthermore, this always happened just before his momentum reached its peak.
Jin Wuji and Yue Chenxi both shook their heads at the same time. As the saying went, things did not happen three times without reason. After not succeeding three times, there was no more chance for victory; Zhou Lingheng was about to lose.
Damn it! He broke it again, frustration appeared in Zhou Lingheng's heart. However, he did not mind it too much. His opponent could not catch up to him. He could build his momentum once again.
"Boom!"
Just as Zhou Lingheng was about to start the assault again, Liu Meng suddenly laughed maniacally, "Brother Zhou, are you still thinking you have a chance? Rise!"
The aura that Liu Meng had suppressed exploded. Flames appeared at his feet and rose up. A sinister evil beast appeared above him. Its jaw hung open, and it clawed the air, its roar echoing throughout the room.
When the evil beast roared, Liu Meng's state of fire raised to the limit. He immediately suppressed Zhou Lingheng, whose momentum was low. The state of fire rapidly suppressed the state of wind.
Soon, Zhou Lingheng was forced to a corner; he could not move. His expression changed, I'm finished. My state is suppressed, and I no longer have the advantage of speed.
Liu Meng hacked down, and Zhou Lingheng held his twin swords together to block the attack. However, his strength was weaker than Liu Meng's.
At this point, Zhou Lingheng's state was completely suppressed; he could not block the strike. Sweat dripped from his forehead as he bitterly held on.
"I admit defeat!"
Liu Meng shouted and stepped forward. The entire fourth floor shook. A huge force immediately knocked Zhou Lingheng flying, and he fell to the floor miserably.
Zhou Lingheng had been defeated within three moves. It was just as Xiao Chen had said. The people who mocked Xiao Chen paled and felt embarrassed.
"This kid actually guessed correctly? He is merely a Superior Grade Martial Saint!"
"It was a wild guess. Definitely a wild guess. If even we could not tell, how could he have done so?" The few people were depressed and said things to deceive themselves and others.
"Right, it must have been a wild guess. However, even so, I feel uncomfortable seeing him like this; he is too arrogant."
"If it were not for Miss Xiaoxiao, I would not have endured his presence. I would make a move to teach this kid a lesson."
"Hey, it looks like someone can no longer endure. Bai Shuiheng is already going up."
A male dressed in white with a sword hanging at his waist walked over to Xiao Chen. He said indifferently, "I am Bai Shuiheng. I heard your evaluation earlier, and you seem to have some strength. I would like to seek your advice; is that possible?"
The fatty whispered, "This fellow is Zhou Lingheng's good friend; he is probably here to help his friend to maintain his dignity. It is best to be careful."
Jin Wuji, who sat in the middle, frowned slightly. He said, "Bai Shuiheng is just a step away from advancing to peak Inferior Grade Martial King. It's not very appropriate for you to spar with a Superior Grade Martial Saint; don't you agree?"
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Chapter 371: Rights to be Arrogant
Earlier, Xiao Chen had snubbed Jin Wuji. In Jin Wuji's heart, he hoped that Bai Shuiheng would teach Xiao Chen a lesson.
However, Xiao Chen was Su Xiaoxiao's friend. Furthermore, Yue Chenxi sat beside him. At this point, if he presented himself as straightforward and upright, he might catch the notice of the other party.
However, Xiao Chen completely ignored his intervention. He saw the purple electricity that faintly appeared around his challenger and immediately grew excited.
The other party was a swordsman who comprehended the state of thunder. Xiao Chen stood and looked at Bai Shuiheng. He said softly, "I accept your challenge!"
The state of thunder was the hardest state to comprehend. It was also the one with the strongest attacks compared to the other energy states.
The state of thunder did not have many tricks either. It relied on a pure and berserk attacking power. This was the purest attacking method of the natural world's Heavenly Daos.
Since Xiao Chen comprehended the state of thunder, he had not fought any cultivator who comprehended the state of thunder as well. Hence, Bai Shuiheng's move interested him.
Bai Shuiheng said indifferently, "Your mouth is full of extravagant embellishments. I want to see what kind of strength you have. Don't say that I bullied you with my Cultivation Realm. Rest assured; I will only use fifty percent of my strength to fight you."
Xiao Chen held the Lunar Shadow Saber in his hand and slowly walked to the empty space. He said indifferently, "There is no need to go to that trouble. Just make your move."
"Very good. I want to see what gives you the right to be arrogant!"
"Boom!"
An electric light flickered, and Bai Shuiheng drew his sword with lightning speed. Thunder roared in the board space, making the spectator's eardrums tremble.
In Bai Shuiheng's hands, his sword was like a rushing bolt of lightning the moment he drew it; it was incredibly resplendent.
Bai Shuiheng traveled a distance of a hundred meters with one step. He launched his sword, lit up with dazzling electric light, at Xiao Chen's head.
This sword carried the speed and berserk nature of lightning. Before the sword arrived, it created a strong wind.
This made the hair of the people behind Xiao Chen flutter. They could not help but squint their eyes.
What a powerful sword. After not seeing Bai Shuiheng for a few years, his strength has grown again. This person is much stronger than Zhou Lingheng.
When the crowd saw the fast wind and shocking sword, they all exclaimed this in their hearts.
Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged. When the sword was about five meters from him, he used his right hand to draw his Lunar Shadow Saber with lightning speed.
"Dang!"
The melodious sound of weapons clashing rang out. Most of the people could not see how Xiao Chen drew his saber. When they heard the clash, Bai Shuiheng had already taken five steps back. He wore a grave expression.
"What's going on? How did this fellow draw his sword? Unexpectedly, I could not see it."
"Strange, I did not see it either. By the time I heard the sound, Bai Shuiheng had already stepped back."
Of the hundred people on the fourth floor, less than ten people saw how he drew his saber.
Xiao Chen had unsheathed his saber last but struck first. His speed instantly reached Mach 2. He used his stronger state of thunder to hit the weak point of his opponent's Sword Technique, instantly breaking his opponent's move.
Astonishment filled Jin Wuji's face. He muttered, "What a strong state of thunder. He clearly only comprehended it to Small Perfection, but it is several times stronger than Bai Shuiheng's. This person must have cultivated a high-rank lightning-attributed Cultivation Technique."
Yue Chenxi asked softly, "Who is this? Does Young Master Jin know?"
Jin Wuji was mildly stunned. He did not except Yue Chenxi's interest in this person. A cold looked flashed in his eyes as he said softly, "I do not know him. Miss Xiaoxiao brought him here."
Yue Chenxi said, "Oh, let's continue to watch!"
Xiao Chen looked at Bai Shuiheng and said indifferently, "Use your full power. Your state cannot compare to mine. You can only use your advantage in Essence to fight me. Otherwise, you will lose within ten moves."
When the other person heard Xiao Chen say such shocking words in such a calm manner, they felt shaken.
When Xiao Chen said this, it did not feel inappropriate. His tone was very natural like he stated an unimportant fact.
Just based on Xiao Chen's confidence, these people were already certain that he was not an ordinary Superior Grade Martial Saint.
"Arrogant. Don't speak as if my defeat is guaranteed. Thundercloud Sword Chop!" Bai Shuiheng smiled coldly and rushed forward once more.
Thunderclouds appeared around Bai Shuiheng. Boundless electricity flickered in the clouds, cracking. The electricity in the clouds surrounded him.
As the thunderclouds churned, his aura rose relentlessly like a treasured sword being sharpened, waiting to be drawn.
When the crowd felt the might of this sword, their confidence in Bai Shuiheng rose. No matter how powerful his state was, a Superior Grade Martial Saint could not dodge this sword.
"Chop!"
The sword light flashed, and Bai Shuiheng emerged from the thundercloud, moving like a bolt of lightning.
"Dang!"
There was another melodious clanging of weapons. Most of the spectators still did not see Xiao Chen make his move. By the time they heard the sound, Bai Shuiheng was already flying backward.
This was a very strange feeling. It clearly happened right in front of them, but they only saw it happen after they heard the sound.
Jin Wuji muttered, "Most people can only achieve Mach 2 after slowly accelerating. It is too difficult to reach that kind of speed in an instant. I wonder how he did it."
The more Yue Chenxi watched Xiao Chen, the more interested she became. She said softly, "This is only a simple drawing skill. However, I have not seen many people practice to this level."
"Dang! Dang! Dang!"
Bai Shuiheng made another three moves, but Xiao Cheng broke them all with one saber strike. Each time, Xiao Chen used his nearly perfect saber drawing skills. He always found the weakness in his opponent's move and broke it with a single strike.
"A strong state of thunder and a fast, seemingly perfect saber skills…he is the White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen!"
"That is definitely him. He has white robes and a saber with a blue strip of cloth on his forehead. Considering your earlier points and his dress, it must be him."
Finally, some people in the crowd guessed Xiao Chen's identity. However, many of them had not heard of the White Robed Bladesman before. So they asked about it.
These people's nations were further away from the Great Qin Nation. The matters of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion had not spread so far yet.
However, when they have heard Xiao Chen's story, the earlier disdain many cultivators had for him disappeared, and their expressions turned grave.
If it were merely the case of defeating Duanmu Qing and the others, that was nothing. After all, these people's strengths were not at the top. However, when they heard that Xiao Chen had easily defeated the outer disciples of the Holy Land, they could not help their astonishment.
Jin Wuji seemed like he was pondering. He thought to himself, So he is the White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen. I have finally met him in person.
"I have received five of your moves. It is time you receive one from me."
Bai Shuiheng took soft steps back and continuously gathered his aura. He said indifferently, "Just one move? My defense is more than enough to withstand ten moves from you."
Ever since Bai Shuiheng made his first move, Xiao Chen's interest in him quickly diminished; he was disappointed.
Although this person had comprehended the state of thunder, he took the wrong path. He only chased after the strength of the state but did not focus on perfectly merging his state with his Sword Techniques.
Bai Shuiheng stopped at a rudimentary merging of his state into his sword Techniques. After he attacked, it seemed mighty, and his aura blazed. He could easily suppress a state of a similar level; he could even instant kill a slightly weaker state.
However, if Bai Shuiheng ran into a cultivator stronger than him, without merging his state into his Sword Technique, his move was full of openings.
This was why Xiao Chen could easily break Bai Shuiheng's moves by only drawing his saber at Mach 2. If he fought another opponent, it would be very difficult to accomplish this.
Such an exchange of pointers was not very useful to Xiao Chen. So he sought to finish this as soon as he could.
"Zi zi!"
Bai Shuiheng used the electricity to layer three thick, electric shields around him. He had stacked them on top of each other.
The final layer stuck tightly to Bai Shuiheng's skin. The purple electric light acted like a suit of armor.
"This Bai Shuiheng…he said he was not afraid, but look at him; he even used his clan's trump card. He even used three layers of defense," a few of the strong cultivators present mocked him.
Xiao Chen grasped the Lunar Shadow Saber tightly. He watched as Bai Shuiheng mounted his defense, waiting for him to finish.
Strands of red light came from the scarlet Massacre Throne in Xiao Chen's sea of consciousness. It flowed through his meridians and infused into his saber.
The saber flickered with purple electric light. Then, it flickered between red and purple light. Xiao Chen pushed off the ground lightly and executed the Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, sending out a saber strike.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The Saber Technique containing both the state of massacre and the state of thunder easily smashed through the three layers of shielding formed with electricity.
The saber contained a surging force; it managed to knock Bai Shuiheng flying, causing him to fall miserably to the ground.
"He actually managed to defeat Bai Shuiheng with one saber strike. The fame of the White Robed Bladesman is not in vain. He could easily rank among the top cultivators here."
"It is hard to imagine that he comes from the Great Qin Nation. Bai Shuiheng's defense was simply useless against him."
"This sharpness of this saber strike was too astonishing. Bai Shuiheng was too arrogant."
Xiao Chen defeated Bai Shuiheng with one saber strike. The people who mocked him earlier kept quiet; they did not dare slight him.
The people in the crowd all commented on the two's fight. They made an objective evaluation of Xiao Chen's strength.
As Xiao Chen had expected, in order to gain their respect, he had to use the saber in his hand. This was the most direct and most convincing method.
Xiao Chen faced Bai Shuiheng, who was getting up, and cupped his hands, "Thank you for going easy on me!"
Xiao Chen had held back with that previous saber strike. He did not infuse his state into the other parties body. Hence, the other party only suffered from some external wounds.
Bai Shuiheng felt somewhat embarrassed; he initially planned to help his friend to regain his honor. However, he was unexpectedly defeated in one move. He quietly returned to his seat.
"He has grasped the state of massacre. No wonder he can challenge someone near his cultivation realm so easily."
Yue Chunxi watched as Xiao Chen returned to his seat. She thought to herself, Unfortunately, his cultivation is too slow. Furthermore, his state of massacre is not as perfect as his state of thunder.
He is weaker than expected. However, his potential cannot be underestimated.
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Chapter 372: Yue Chenxi's Martial Technique
The exchange of pointers continued; the atmosphere also became increasingly lively. After each fight, there was always someone in the crowd giving their opinions.
Of the groups, there were five or six people who caught Xiao Chen's attention. These people had comprehended their states to Great Perfection. More importantly, they had infused their own unique insights.
For example, there was a Great Xia Nation swordsman who comprehended the state of wind. He had infused the traceless and formless characteristics into his Sword Techniques.
When that swordsman used his sword, it was traceless and hard to follow. He had merged it perfectly with his Martial Technique. At least, Xiao Chen could not detect any weak points.
There was also another Great Chu Nation cultivator. He had also comprehended the state of wind. However, the speed of the state of wind was not his main focus.
Instead, the Great Chu Nation cultivator focused on the forceful and berserk nature of the state of wind. He merged it into his own surging Sword Techniques.
When the Great Chu Nation cultivator made his move, strong winds howled and formed a horrifying storm. It was as if the sword winds had exploded.
There were even experts who had comprehended the state of water. They had infused the special characteristics of the eternal flowing water into their moves.
When they made their moves, they left no traces. The sharp sword lights looked as if they had appeared from nowhere. This made it hard for people to follow the move's trajectory.
This was a great eye-opener for Xiao Chen. He even felt like he had gained some enlightenment of his own comprehension toward the state of thunder.
Xiao Chen had infused the state of thunder into his own Saber Techniques long ago. What he focused on was the berserk and violent nature of the state of thunder.
The lightning of the natural world also contained these two characteristics. When the clouds crashed against each other, it would continuously store energy and strike out, exhibiting the berserk and violent nature.
Compared to the other states, its attack power and destructive power were greater. Its weakness was the difficulty of chaining them together.
Such strong destructive power would exhaust a significant amount of Essence with every strike. Furthermore, one had to build momentum continuously. Hence, compared to the other states, there was a lack of continuity and flexibility.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, Regarding the state of thunder, I can only see the simplicity of its berserk and violent aspects. I have also exhibited these two to their limits.
However, watching the cultivators present, they have comprehended different aspects of their states. It is clear that the state of thunder has different aspects as well.
It is sufficient for me to grasp these two aspects of the state of thunder and perfectly infused them into my Martial Techniques for now.
However, in the future, if I want to turn my state into a will; I will definitely have to gain a comprehensive understanding of the state of thunder. Hence, I have to start preparing. I have to understand the state of thunder better.
The exchange of pointers continued. Jin Wuji had also participated. The strength he displayed lived up to the reputation of one of the Five Nation Youth Competition's top hundred.
Jin Wuji had comprehended the sharp state of metal. Of all the states, regarding sharpness, the state of metal was the strongest.
The state of metal had a strong offensive power and an unparalleled sharpness. Few could defend against the might of Jin Wuji's sword. He could pierce even the strongest defense.
Jin Wuji's aura was like a sharp sword. The sword Qi that he sent out perfectly displayed this sharp characteristic.
That cultivator who comprehended the berserk aspect of the state of wind only lasted fifteen moves against Jin Wuji. He had pierced a small hole in the berserk sword wind and shattered the tiny tornado.
Of course, this was the result achieved after both parties suppressed their strength. If they fought at full strength, the fight would have lasted much longer.
A big fight between the two could easily destroy this restaurant made of wood.
When Jin Wuji selected this location, he wanted to instill in the cultivators some awareness to control their strength. Otherwise, if they fought at full strength, the situation could easily get out of hand.
"Brother Jin, I really respect your strength. Your rank in the next Five Nation Youth Competition should increase by ten," He Huan, the swordsman who Jin Wuji defeated, admitted; he felt convinced about his loss.
Jin Wuji was very pleased in his heart. However, he still smiled and said humbly, "Brother He, you show me too much regard. Your state of wind is unique; it is much stronger than it was three years ago. If you can comprehend another aspect and infuse it into your Sword Technique, I would not be a match for you."
He Huan cupped his hands and said, "Merging one aspect of the state is very difficult as it is. If I want to merge in another aspect, I would have to find another high ranked Sword Technique. At that time, if Brother Jin has any good Sword Techniques, we can make an exchange."
"Deal!"
The two stepped back. At this moment, most of the people had already exchanged pointers. Some people shifted their gazes to Yue Chenxi.
This was the disciple the Supreme Sky Sect was proud of. At the age of sixteen, she managed to rank within the top fifteen of the Five Nation Youth Competition. Now that a year had passed, it was unknown how much stronger she had grown.
"My name is Liu Meng; I would like to seek Miss Chenxi for your advice." Finally, someone could no longer resist. Liu Meng stood up and expressed his intent to exchange pointers with Yue Chenxi.
Liu Meng was currently very nervous. The other party was from one of the ten great sects of the Great Jin Nation. She was the disciple of the Supreme Sky Sect's Sect Master. She was famous, not only within the Great Jin Nation but also the entire continent.
Liu Meng was from a completely different circle than Yue Chenxi. Seeing her here was already a stroke of fortune for him.
Liu Meng was worried that Yue Chenxi would look down on his strength and reject him.
Yue Chenxi had an extraordinary temperament. She revealed a gentle smile on her pretty face as she said softly, "I do not dare claim to be able to advise. However, it is fine for us to exchange pointers with each other."
Unexpectedly, Yue Chenxi agreed so easily. Some of the cultivators present immediately felt regret. If they had known, they would have asked her earlier.
Now, Liu Meng had taken the initiative. They could only stay to the side and watch.
Liu Meng cupped his hand happily and said, "Miss Yue, please!"
The fight between Jin Wuji and He Huan had already raised the atmosphere of this gathering very high. Now that Yue Chenxi would make a move, the true high point of this gathering approached.
All the outstanding talents of the various nations, who were seated on the fourth floor and against the walls, focused their gazes on the two people in the middle. They did not look away for a moment, even holding their breaths.
Xiao Chen was no exception. He had an intense interest in this Yue Chenxi from the Great Jin nation. He wanted to see what made this genius from the Great Jin Nation different.
Everyone witnessed Liu Meng's strength during his previous fight. He was one of the few cultivators who had infused their own insights into their state.
He was qualified to have this exchange against Yue Chenxi.
The two bowed and paid respects to each other. Then, they slowly stood. When going against Yue Chenxi, Liu Meng did not dare hold back. He retrieved the massive, thick saber from his back and exhibited his state of fire.
An evil beast formed above his head. Liu Meng's state of fire rose to its peak. Heat waves radiated throughout the entire area, making the air very dry.
"Ha!"
Liu Meng's saber carried the boundless flames as it attacked. Before he was near, the evil beast above him swiftly flew forward.
The pure state of fire had formed this evil beast; its might was extraordinary. When it attacked, even a Superior Grade Martial King had to be wary.
A smile appeared on Yue Chenxi's pretty face, "Good move!"
"Boom!"
Yue Chenxi clenched her dainty hands into fists. When she saw the evil beast surging closer, she did not dodge. Instead, she stepped forward and punched.
A spot of the dawn's light appeared on Yue Chenxi fist. It was like the rays of the rising sun eliminating the final bits of darkness. It was resplendent and dazzling.
[TL note: Yue Chenxi's name means the first rays of the morning sun.]
There was a surging energy as the light on her fist exploded. The ferocious, flaming evil beast instantly shattered into countless sparks. The immense force had not dissipated yet; it continued to move forward and attacked Liu Meng, who followed closely behind.
Liu Meng's expression changed slightly. He quickly stopped moving and held his ground where he stood. He condensed his aura into a line and circulated all the strength of his body, using his saber to hack apart this fist wind.
The light on the fist wind scattered. It formed crystalline beads of light in the vast space of the fourth floor.
Yue Chenxi leaped into the air and attacked. She sent another punch flying at Liu Meng. The morning light in the fist wind was dazzling.
Under the glow of the faint golden light, a soft layer of light appeared on Yue Chenxi's exquisite body; she looked divine and tyrannical.
It was hard to imagine that such a delicate girl with extraordinary temperament could actually emit such strong and tyrannical energy.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Li Meng exhibited his state of fire to its peak. Saber lights danced as he did his best to block the fist wind that descended from above.
Yue Chenxi did not even use her state. She merely relied on her dense Essence and tyrannical fist winds.
When Yue Chenxi punched the air, she released the light of the morning sun. She forced Liu Meng back, step after step; he had no way to retaliate.
"Bang!"
Another fist wind struck Liu Meng's saber. When the light exploded, he was knocked back by five steps. His complexion seemed somewhat pale.
Their difference in strength was too great. There was no way for Liu Meng to fight; Yue Chenxi was in a totally different class.
Liu Meng scattered his state of fire and returned his saber to his back. He smiled bitterly and said, "I lost. The fame of the Supreme Sky Sect's Morning Sun Fist is well deserved."
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Chapter 373: Provocation; Straightforward Personality
Yue Chenxi slowly descended from the air. She immediately withdrew her strong aura. A gentle smile appeared on her pretty face, "Thank you for going easy on me!"
"The people from the top hundred are indeed absolute experts. Moving from the top hundred to the top fifty is a great hurdle. When comparing Jin Wuji's strength with Yue Chenxi's, the difference is clear."
"Merely the strength of someone from the top fifty is already so powerful. How strong are the people from the top ten exactly? There are really too many geniuses in the continent."
"Indeed, Liu Meng ranks with the top ten among us. However, he did not even manage to make Yue Chenxi use half of her strength. Even so, she managed to suppress him to the point where he could not retaliate."
The short exchange between the two caused great waves throughout the crowd. They all marveled at Yue Chenxi's strength.
This time, no one envied Liu Meng for being the first to exchange pointers with Yue Chenxi. It was not a glorious thing to be suppressed like that by a girl.
"White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, how about we exchange pointers?" Yue Chenxi smiled as she issued a challenge to Xiao Chen. The crowd was shocked.
The moment Yue Chenxi spoke, everyone present felt that it was incredulous. She actually took the initiative to challenge Xiao Chen.
The crowd felt that Yue Chenxi thought too highly of Xiao Chen. Although Xiao Chen was strong, in the crowd's opinion, he was not the strongest. At best, he ranked within the top ten of the people here.
The positions of the two were completely different. One was the disciple of Sect Master from one of the Great Jin Nation's ten great sects. The other was a sectless person from the Great Qin Nation.
No matter how the crowd looked at it, it should not be Xiao Chen who received the challenge. Hence, everyone felt it was odd. They also felt a trace of jealousy.
This was especially so for Jin Wuji. His earlier pleased expression faded completely.
Damn it! If she challenged anyone, it should be me. What qualifications does this Xiao Chen have to receive her challenge? Jin Wuji wondered in anger.
Honestly, Xiao Chen was quite surprised as well. Based on the strength Yue Chenxi had displayed earlier, she could rely on her pure, dense, and tyrannical Essence to defeat Liu Meng without the use of her state.
Xiao Chen was sure he was not a match for her. This was especially so when they had to limit their strength. This made things worse for him.
If this were a life or death battle, Xiao Chen might still stand a chance to create a situation where no one won.
Xiao Chen gently shook his head and said, "I am not your match in an exchange of pointers. Furthermore, there is no point in this."
In front of the other party's Morning Sun Fist, if Xiao Chen did not make his move without holding back, defense was impossible. He would be no better off than Liu Meng.
Such a one-sided exchange of pointers was meaningless. It would not further anyone's understanding of the martial way. Hence, Xiao Chen could not be bothered to accept.
When Jin Wuji heard this, he quickly said, "Since Brother Xiao has admitted his inferiority, let's leave it, Miss Yue."
Yue Chenxi ignored Jin Wuji. She stared Xiao Chen, deep in thought.
Xiao Chen only said that he could beat her in an exchange of pointers. He did not say that he was weaker than her. In other words, he said this space is too small for them; there was no way they could battle without holding back.
Jin Wuiji watched as Yue Chenxi continued to stare at Xiao Chen and ignore him. He felt somewhat embarrassed; he felt that he had lost face.
Jin Wuji's hatred for Xiao Chen intensified. This fellow had repeatedly placed him in a bad position. In the future, he had to find an opportunity to settle this account with him.
"Bang!"
Just as Jin Wuji pondered, a large hole suddenly appeared in the roof above them. Yue Chenxi had flown out.
Despite everyone's shocked gazes, Yue Chenxi had punched a large hole in the roof.
"White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, I understand what you mean. Do you dare come up now?" Yue Chenxi's melodious voice rang from the roof.
Xiao Chen smiled to himself. Not only did this girl have a high cultivation, but she was also intelligent, and her personality was straightforward.
Because Yue Chenxi wanted to fight Xiao Chen, she did not hesitate to knock a hole in the roof of the restaurant. She did not care about what the others thought.
Xiao Chen quite appreciated such a personality. Since Yue Chenxi wants to fight, I shall give her a fight!
"Bang!"
A purple light rushed up, and another large hole instantly appeared above everyone. The sun shone in; Xiao Chen had gone up as well.
"I understand now. They wanted to have a hearty fight. This place is too small and would not result in an enjoyable fight."
"Since Yue Chenxi challenged Xiao Chen like this, Xiao Chen's strength might be much stronger than we thought."
"Ha ha, there is a good show to watch. Come! Let's go out to watch!"
A group of cultivators jumped out of the window excitedly. They leaped to the top of the other buildings on the street, hoping to find a good vantage point.
"Young Master Jin, we are going as well. Are you coming?" Su Xiaoxiao asked softly as she looked at Jin Wuji.
Jin Wuji was now extremely depressed. However, he did not dare show it in front of Su Xiaoxiao. After all, she was someone that even his master did not dare disrespect.
"Miss Xiaoxiao, you should go first. I will come in a while, "Jin Wuji smiled embarrassedly.
Soon, only Jin Wuji was left on the vast fourth floor. He sat alone at the table.
Jin Wuji's intention with this gathering was to increase his influence in the various nations. Especially since he managed to invite Yue Chenxi, his reputation would increase.
可事情发展道这一步，完全超乎了他这个主角的掌控，However, Now that the situation had escalated, it was beyond his control, the intended main character of this ever.
All of Jin Wuji's meticulous preparations ended up for someone else, allowing Xiao Chen to become someone the others looked up to. Instead, the rest had forgotten him.
"Bang!"
Jin Wuji shattered the chair beside him with a palm strike. A venomous look appeared in his eyes. He said to himself, "I should go and take a look. I hope that Yue Chenxi would not pull her punches, making this Xiao Chen look like a clown. That will help me vent my anger."
The restaurant where the gathering was held was the most bustling restaurant on the Green Wind Island. The area it occupied was the most bustling area within the city.
Because of the Savanna King's treasure, a large number of cultivators had come to Green Wind Island. When Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi appeared on the roof, they immediately attracted the attention of the large number of cultivators below.
After that, the outstanding talents of the various nations all appeared. This attracted more attention. Before the two started fighting, a dense crowd had filled the streets.
Furthermore, there was a continuous stream of people leaping on to the buildings of similar heights, wanting to discover what was happening.
"Who are these two people? How come they attracted so many spectators? I seem to see the Great Chu Nation's Liu Meng among the crowd."
"The Great Xia Nation's Sword Maniac, He Huan is there too. There is also Shadowless Sword, Liu Xiaohe, and the Heavenly Sword Gate's Jin Wuji."
Everyone on the ground discussed what was happening. Although they could sense that the identities of these two were extraordinary, they would not attract the attention of so many outstanding talents. Otherwise, they could not figure out who they were.
This continued until someone clearly saw Yue Chenxi's pretty face. He said in shock, "Yue Chenxi! Its the Supreme Sky Sect's Yue Chenxi. She is one of the most famous outstanding talents in the Great Jin Nation. She became a Martial King at the age of sixteen. Unexpectedly, she came to the Green Wind Island."
"No wonder she has attracted the attention of so many outstanding talents. So, she is Yue Chenxi. However, who is the male? For him to fight Yue Chenxi, he should be pretty strong."
"The way he is dressed reminds me of the Great Qin Nation's White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen. For him to perk Yue Chenxi's interest, he should be the real deal."
"However, even if he is the White Robed Bladesman, his strength and fame differ too much from Yue Chenxi's."
The crowd below finally figured out Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi's identities. Their interest in this fight soared. The crowd occupied every space on the surrounding rooftops.
Yue Chenxi looked at Xiao Chen. She revealed a faint smile and said softly, "White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, are you satisfied now?"
Xiao Chen also revealed a faint smile on his calm face. He said, "Just call me Xiao Chen. There is no need to add the words 'White Robed Bladesman' every time."
Yue Chenxi nodded slight and mumbled Xiao Chen's name to herself a few times. After a while, she said, "Alright, I will call you Xiao Chen in the future. However, I still feel that adding the words 'White Robed Bladesman' make you sound more imposing.
"Ha ha! I am going to start. Don't disappoint me, White Robed Bladesman!"
Yue Chenxi smiled gently and pushed off the roof. Her perfect body appeared in the air, and she gracefully clenched her fist.
"Boom!"
The dazzling light of daybreak exploded in the sky. The ferocious and tyrannical fist wind headed for Xiao Chen from within the light.
Boundless thunderclouds quickly started churning in the sky above Xiao Chen. Crackles of thunder rang. Xiao Chen exhibited his state of thunder, infused with a strand of Holy Might, to its limit.
"Break!"
Following that, a bolt of lightning descended. Xiao Chen drew the Lunar Shadow Saber instantly and chopped the fist wind flying at him into half.
The divided fist wind brushed by Xiao Chen's shoulders on both sides. Then, they blasted two huge holes in the roof. There were countless sounds of tiles shattering.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A resplendent light lit up on Yue Chenxi's body like the light that eliminated the final bits of darkness. Strands of light exploded out, and the intense fist wind started to spin quickly.
It looked like Yue Chenxi fired cannon shells at Xiao Chen, each faster and stronger than the one before.
Xiao Chen turned grave. His stood firmly on the roof without moving. He could not retreat at this moment. Otherwise, the torrent of attacks would rain down upon him.
Xiao Chen was as calm as still water, continuously executing Drawing the Saber. Each time he swung his saber it was like a bolt of lightning flashing, chopping the ferocious fist winds in half.
The berserk fist winds flew everywhere through the air. Occasionally, the light in the fist wind exploded, creating many holes in the broad roof.
The strong winds caused the shattered tiles to scatter.
Yue Chenxi gave off a dazzling golden light in the air. She looked like a miniature sun. When everyone looked at her, they felt a mild pain in their eyes.
"The Supreme Sky Sect's Morning Sun Fist is indeed powerful. It can exhibit such might merely using the surging Essence. I wonder if she infused it with a state, how much stronger would it be?"
"However, this White Robed Bladesman is pretty strong as well. He has clearly only comprehended the state of thunder to Small Perfection. Yet the might of his state is more ferocious than a regular person's Great Perfection state."
"Each of his saber strikes reaches Mach 3 in an instant. With the aid of his state, he can unexpectedly block the Morning Sun Fist's continuous strikes."
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Chapter 374: Merging States
A few experienced cultivators evaluated as they watched the intense battle.
"Break!"
Xiao Chen chopped down and split another fist wind in half. He stayed where he was, without moving, like a tree holding up the sky, rooted to the roof.
"Hu chi!"
Just at this moment, that dazzling figure in the air flashed and disappeared. Not only did the light disappear, but Yue Chenxi's exquisite body also disappeared.
That tyrannical aura also instantly disappeared. It was like Yue Chenxi vanished into nothing; it was very strange.
Xiao Chen's expression changed. He looked suspiciously toward the front before he stabbed his saber forward.
Black light flashed on the saber's blade; its snow-white body instantly became pitch-black.
The Heavenly Weapon reemerged. With a thought, Xiao Chen infused his Essence into the saber. A bright 6.6-meter-long saber light immediately formed.
Xiao Chen issued a warcry and thrust the Lunar Shadow Saber forward as if he tried to break through space.
"Very good; you correctly guessed my position. Now, it's a matter of whether you can block this or not," Yue Chenxi exploded with light as her melodious voice rang out.
"Boom!"
Suddenly a resplendent light appeared in front of Xiao Chen. A fist wind exploded out from within the light, heading for the Lunar Shadow Saber while carrying a thick Essence.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The two extremely strong forces exploded. The entire roof of the restaurant was immediately wrecked. Countless tiles and pieces of wood rushed into the sky.
Xiao Chen felt a huge and pure energy on his saber. This energy did not have any attributes; it only carried an extremely tyrannical aura.
This energy crashed around in the meridians in Xiao Chen's arm. Even though Xiao Chen cultivated till the Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone, it still pained his meridians.
Xiao Chen clenched his teeth. With a thought, the purple Qi whirlpool in his dantian rapidly spun.
The purple Essence liquid in the Qi whirlpool trickled out and flowed through Xiao Chen's meridians before gathering at his right arm.
"Pu chi!"
After Xiao Chen broke through to Superior Grade Martial Saint, the purity and quantity of his Essence doubled. With a single thought, he could instantly gather a large amount of Essence.
Countless purple energy gathered and swallowed the Essence belonging to Yue Chenxi.
The gushing Essence did not lose any strength and continued to pour into the Lunar Shadow Saber. The originally dim saber light, suppressed by Yue Chenxi, brightened once again.
This knocked back Yue Chenxi's energy. Xiao Chen took advantage of this chance to instantly merge in the state of massacre from the scarlet throne.
Instantly, the berserk state of thunder gained a resilient and unstoppable offensive attribute. The state of massacre and state of thunder merged once again.
"Break!"
Xiao Chen shouted, and a crackle of thunder came from the thunderclouds above him. The saber light struck out and forced Yue Chenxi to retreat.
Yue Chenxi revealed mild astonishment on her pretty face. However, more than astonishment, there was pleasant surprise. She revealed a faint smile and said, "He actually hid another type of state. However, this is not all the Morning Sun Fist is capable of. Scatter!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As Yue Chenxi retreated, hazy red clouds appeared behind her. As the clouds hid her body, she punched out three times.
These three punches had a vast light on them; they appeared tyrannical. Under the baptism of the red clouds, they looked immensely powerful as they surged forward.
Xiao Chen merged the two kinds of states and used the saber Qi tempered by the might of the Heavenly Weapon to break each of the punches.
Day breaks after the sun rises. This should be the might of the daybreak. What a tyrannical Fist Technique!
Xiao Chen thought to himself. He kicked a floating tile and chased after it. Yue Chenxi's fist winds were ferocious. He could only stand a chance in close combat.
Within the hazy red clouds, Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi darted around. Shouting could be heard from within the red clouds.
Occasionally, light exploded, or lightning flickered. The two became faster as time went by; fists flew and the saber flashed. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged more than a hundred moves.
Xiao Chen held his ground against that intense storm of fist wind. His saber Qi merged with the state of massacre broke through the opponent's web of fists, somewhat threatening Yue Chenxi.
The scene of Yue Chenxi defeating Xiao Chen, which Jin Wuji hoped for, did not happen. Instead, they seemed to be on par, neither being snatching the victory.
"The White Robed Bladesman is indeed strong. He can fight the long-famous Yue Chenxi to this point. This is a remarkable accomplishment."
"Indeed. The Morning Sun Fist is one of the rare tyrannical Fist Techniques. It is very close to being a Heaven Ranked Fist Technique. To force Yue Chenxi to use the power of daybreak, he is pretty good."
"In the next Five Nation Youth Competition, this White Robed Bladesman might make it within the top hundred."
When Jin Wuji heard the praises the crowd had for Xiao Chen, he felt even angrier. All of this should be his. However, Xiao Chen had snatched it away.
"Bang!"
The red cloud in the air scattered. Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi reappeared in everyone's vision. The two appeared to be slightly injured.
However, they were only superficial injuries. It was clear that the two had held back. This was merely an exchange of pointers; there was no need to fight to the death.
Yue Chenxi stood upright in the air. She revealed a satisfied expression. She said softly, "Let's consider this a draw. White Robed Bladesman, if you have time in the future, you can come to the Supreme Sky Sect to spar with me."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "Next time, I will make you use your full strength. I will take my leave first."
On the surface, the two had indeed fought to a draw. However, Xiao Chen knew that his opponent still had not used her state. Yet, he had already used both his states and still could not gain an advantage.
Calling it a draw took advantage of Yue Chenxi. Even Xiao Chen felt embarrassed. So, he quickly took his leave.
Yue Chenxi watched as Xiao Chen left. She muttered to herself, "When I came this time, First Martial Uncle told me to pay attention to the geniuses of the various nations. This Xiao Chen should fit the requirements."
"Miss Yue, are you okay? If you are, we can discuss news about the Daybreak Flower in detail later." Laughter came from next to Yue Chenxi. Jin Wuji had flown over with a smile on his face.
Yue Chenxi withdrew her gaze and smiled gently. She replied, "Many thanks for Young Master Jin's concern. They are merely a few superficial injuries; they are not problematic."
Yue Chenxi's words were very simple. She always maintained a smile. When she spoke, she did so politely. However, this made Jin Wuju feel a sense of distance.
Jin Wuji wanted to shatter this distance. However, Yue Chenxi's polite tone would always bring his efforts back to square one. This made Jin Wuji's attempt to draw closer to her a failure.
The two descended from the sky and returned to the restaurant. Then, Jin Wuji generously compensated the restaurant for the damages.
The cultivators who attended the gathering slowly descended as well. After they spoke to the two out of courtesy, they took their leave.
All of Jin Wuji's preparations had benefited someone else, greatly displeasing him. Fortunately, Yue Chenxi had not left yet. If he could establish some form of relationship with her, then what happened earlier would not matter to him.
Thinking of this, Jin Wuji decided to strike the iron while it was hot, "Miss Yue, there are some booths downstairs; let's go down and have our talk!"
Yue Chenxi frowned slightly. A trace of disgust flashed on her face as she said indifferently, "We will talk again at night. I am a little tired now."
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It was difficult for Xiao Chen and the others to find empty rooms in this city. However, by relying on Jin Dabao, they managed to find three empty, good quality rooms in another restaurant.
The few sat at a tea table. Jin Dabao gently sipped his tea as he smiled, "Old Brother Xiao Chen, it seems like you are in the limelight again. You even managed to obtain a draw with Yue Chenxi, and she has such a high opinion of you. It is going to be hard for you not to be famous, even if you don't want to."
Xiao Chen felt doubtful. He asked, "Is this Yue Chenxi that famous?"
Jin Dabao smiled and said, "More than you think. In the previous Five Nation Youth Competition, she was one of the rare few that entered the top fifty. Furthermore, she was the youngest female contender. She has excellent talent and an extraordinary appearance and temperament. Her name is known throughout the continent.
"With news of your draw against her, I guarantee that there will be a queue of people, five kilometers long, wanting to challenge you if you go to the Great Jin Nation."
This was unexpectedly such a problematic issue. Xiao Chen had not thought of this. However, he had no intentions of going to the Great Jin Nation for a very long time, so there was no need to worry about this for now.
"That's right; are you here this time for the Savanna King's treasure?" Xiao Chen collected his thoughts and asked.
Su Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "The main reason we are here is the Black Dragon Group's matter. However, discussions are at a stalemate. So, we can go and try our luck."
Fatty Jin took out a map and passed it to Xiao Chen, "The rough location of the Qianren Island is there. You should take a look. If you have this, you can study it. Ha ha! If you find anything worthwhile, remember to get my help."
The group chatted for a while more before Jin Dabao and Su Xiaoxiao took their leave.
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When it was about midnight, Xiao Chen emerged from his state of cultivation. He carefully examined the map Jin Dabao gave him and compared it to the treasure map.
This was a sea chart. They clearly marked the blurry routes on the treasure map. When Xiao Chen looked at it, he understood everything.
After a long time, Xiao Chen put the map away. He said softly, "I will go and take a look tomorrow to see the huge waves. I wonder what kind of situation can result in a Martial Monarch's difficulty of breaking through them."
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Early the next morning, Xiao Chen entrusted Xiao Bai to Su Xiaoxiao. Then he quickly headed for the east end of the Green Wind Island.
The Green Wind Island occupied the borders of the Boundless Sea. The surface of the sea there was not as calm as the coastal seas. There were the occasional strong winds and massive, surging waves.
Xiao Chen used the Gravity Spell to fly high in the air. He quickly moved forward, occasionally taking out the map to check his direction before continuing.
Along the way, Xiao Chen ran into many cultivators going the same way. These cultivators were mostly Inferior Grade Martial Kings. Occasionally, he saw a peak Martial King.
After an hour, Xiao Chen finally arrived at his destination. Many cultivators had already gathered there; they were all there to scout ahead.
Xiao Chen looked forward and took a deep breath.
He only saw huge waves rising to the sky, surging strongly. He could not even measure how high they were.
The walls of water pulled at their surroundings, forming ferocious undercurrents. Occasionally, huge whirlpools appeared.
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Chapter 375: Birth of a Secret Treasure
The surface of the ocean was scarlet. When one looked carefully, they would see a large number of sea creatures crushed into a pool of blood by the whirlpool; they had no means of resisting.
No wonder large ships refused to stop here. Even the strong warships would not dare stop here in fear of the ferocious undercurrents and whirlpools.
Xiao Chen looked up; the clouds hid the peaks of the massive waves. There even seemed to be waves above the sea of clouds.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The waves' crashing resounded relentlessly. It was ear-splitting like an unending chain of thunder reverberating on the surface of the sea.
Xiao Chen flew around the huge waves and discovered that the waves formed four walls around Qianduan Island. When they combined, it looked like a cage, trapping Qianduan Island within.
There are only four walls of water. Does that mean that, as long as I can pass over the barrier of these boundless waves, I can pass through? Xiao Chen wondered to himself.
Although Xiao Chen knew that it could not be this simple, he still wanted to try. He used the Gravity Spell and flew upwards.
"Hu! Hu!"
Strong winds blew past his ears; Xiao Chen had already exhausted a significant amount of his Essence. He had unknowingly flown close to ten thousand meters high.
However, the massive waves about a thousand meters above him showed no signs of weakening. They surged like before, creating an ear-splitting noise.
Xiao Chen flew for another five thousand meters. The air was already very thin. The strong wind that blew beside his ear became even more intense.
Xiao Chen no longer dared to fly higher. The higher he flew, the thinner the air became; the amount of Essence he exhausted also increased.
If Xiao Chen continued flying up, he would probably soon enter the void and arrive at the mysterious world above the heavens. That was not a place that Xiao Chen could go yet.
However, the huge waves still showed no signs of weakening. They continued to surge upward like they would break through the void and extended all the way to the mysterious world above the heavens.
"Ha ha, young man, stop flying up. These huge waves have changed the natural laws of heaven and earth. No matter how high you fly, you are actually still within a small realm."
Just as Xiao Chen was feeling doubtful, a straightforward voice entered his ears. When he turned around, he saw that it was a middle-aged man in black robes with a large saber. He looked very crude; his aura was simple, but his strength was unfathomable.
"The huge waves have already weakened significantly. Come back in another half a month. With your strength, you should be able to break through his huge wave then."
The middle-aged man did not wait for Xiao Chen to respond. He simply headed to the surface of the sea like a sharp arrow piercing through the air; he vanished from Xiao Chen's sight very quickly.
Xiao Chen laughed in self-mockery, "It looks like I did something foolish. Time to go down, then. I will return after circling this place once more. I do not believe this person's words are false; I will come back in another half a month."
Xiao Chen took out an Inferior Grade Spirit Stone and absorbed its Spiritual Energy to replenish his exhausted Essence as he headed down.
Right before Xiao Chen approached the surface of the sea, he drained the Spirit Stone in his hand; his Essence had, more or less, recovered.
"Bang!"
Just at that moment, a multicolored light broke through the huge waves, flying out from the inside of the Qianren Island and heading far away.
"It's a Secret Treasure!" Many cultivators below were astonished before they chased after it in droves.
"Why are there Secret Treasures flying out already? This huge wave has weakened ahead of schedule."
That middle-aged bladesman, who had left, flew back again. He moved like an arrow fired through the air. Everywhere he passed, he seemed to create a hole in the air.
The middle-aged man looked at the Secret Treasure that shot into the air. Then he muttered to himself for a while before chasing after it with lightning speed.
Several peak Medial Grade Martial Kings stopped when they saw the middle-aged man. They said in shock, "That is the Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan. Unexpectedly, he is here as well."
Someone to the said exclaimed, "Sun Guangquan?! The one of the ten great bladesman of the Ancient Desolate Land, Sun Guangquan?!"
"Aside from him, who else can it be? There is that Dragon Tooth Saber. Rumor has it that his entire body is a Secret Treasure; his strength is unfathomable. If a Martial Monarch does not appear, no one can match him. We can forget about this secret treasure."
"He is already so strong, yet he came here to compete for the fortuitous encounter in the Qianduan island with us. It looks like we cannot obtain anything this time."
"Never mind; since the first Secret Treasure already flew out, there will be a second one. We will see the situation at that time."
"Now that you mention it, the situation is strange. There is still half a month before the huge waves completely weaken. It began earlier this time."
The Secret Treasure that broke through the huge waves and rushed off attracted all the nearby cultivators. Some of the cultivators who had just left also rushed back.
Xiao Chen stayed to the side and listened for a long time before he understood the situation.
It turned out that every time the huge waves weaken, some Secret Treasure would fly out from the Qianren island. When Secret Treasures stopped appearing, that was the moment the huge wave had completely weakened.
"Bang!"
While Xiao Chen pondered, a loud sound came from the south side of Qianren Island. It was another Secret Treasure flying out.
When the many cultivators heard it, they all chased after it. There were no less than a hundred people, and they were all Martial Kings.
There were simply too many people competing for the Secret Treasure. Even if Xiao Chen managed to snatch it, it would be hard to leave. Hence, Xiao Chen lost interest.
I should test these waves strength, Xiao Chen thought to himself. When the strength of the huge waves weakens, I will be better prepared.
This will prevent the situation of being unprepared and missing my chance to enter the island.
Xiao Chen's figure flashed through the air a few times, and he arrived before the north side of the huge waves. The intense waves rushed up restlessly. It did not look like they had the possibility of stopping.
Furthermore, it looked like they had inexhaustible strength. The sound of the gushing water was like a huge army marching, rumbling relentlessly in Xiao Chen's ears.
There was also an extremely strong will contained within the huge waves. The closer Xiao Chen got, the clearer he could feel this strong will.
"This is the endless will of water!" Xiao Chen said softly as he looked gravely at the waves and felt the will.
They gushed unceasingly, endless huge waves with an extraordinary will of water.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, It is possible that the Martial Sage that once ruled the Devil Savanna was not an ordinary Martial Sage.
This Martial Sage could change the natural laws of heaven and earth for such a long time, its might not vanishing after a thousand years. He was very possibly just a step away from becoming a Martial Emperor.
When Xiao Chen was a hundred meters away from the huge waves, he stopped. He clenched his fist and circulated the Dragon and Tiger Body Sculpting Art. Instantly, immense strength poured into his fist.
The Qi whirlpool in Xiao Chen's dantian also started spinning rapidly. The purple liquid flowed along his meridians. His Essence and physical strength instantly merged.
"Ha!"
Xiao Chen released a loud warcry and pushed against the air. He turned into a purple arc of light and moved a hundred meters in the blink of an eye.
There was the illusion of a tiger and dragon in his fist wind. The dragon hissed, and the tiger roared, causing Xiao Chen's momentum to rise to its peak. This was the final move of the Great Dragon Tiger Fist, Dragon Hisses Tiger Roars.
By merging physical strength and Essence, plus using the Great Dragon Tiger Fist, Xiao Chen's punch achieved one hundred thousand kilograms of force. It was sufficient to blast away half of a mountain.
"Bang!"
The fist wind was like a roar of thunder, causing the air to tremble. Space was like white paper tearing layer by layer.
Xiao Chen's punch carrying one hundred thousand kilograms of force struck the huge waves violently. The massive waves acted like a solid metal wall.
There was a dull sound, and a large hole opened in the waves. However, before Xiao Chen could rejoice, the hole quickly mended, becoming solid again.
A wave reflected the intense force, and Xiao Chen's organs trembled. He flew back like a fired cannonball.
Xiao Chen had prepared long ago; his body spun through the air. After a long time, he slowly dissipated the force.
Xiao Chen's complexion was incredibly pale. He stopped spinning and looked at the huge wave. He muttered, "Not fast enough. Insufficient explosive power. The unending will of water will give me, at most, a second to react. After it weakens, I might get two seconds, but I should have, at best, three seconds.
"Bang!"
Just as Xiao Chen muttered to himself, a hole suddenly appeared on the huge wall before him. A Secret Treasure flickering with a multicolored light launched from the hole.
Xiao Chen's expression turned grave, and he quickly chased it. At this moment, he was the only person in front of this huge wave, and the Secret Treasure was so close to him. Since there was an opportunity, he should snatch it first and play it by ear after that.
"Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, Azure Dragon Tail Whip!"
Xiao Chen executed his Heaven Ranked Movement Technique. He moved like an azure flood dragon swinging its tail in the sky. He managed to grab the Secret Treasure flicking with a multicolored light quickly.
"So, it is an inner vest. Based on the aura of this inner vest, it should be a top quality Inferior Grade Secret Treasure" Xiao Chen said softly to himself.
According to that introductory book on Secret Treasures Xiao Chen once found in the Fire Li Sect remnants, Secret Treasures were separated by grades. From the lowest to the highest, they were Inferior Grade, Medial Grade, Superior Grade, and Immortal Grade.
Secret Treasures like the Clear Wind Robes, Windwalk Shoes, and the jade pendant on his chest were all Inferior Grade Secret Treasures. Furthermore, there were lousier ones; they were not worth too much.
It was very hard to see the truly valuable Secret Treasures at a regular auction.
"Brat, leave the Secret Treasure behind. This is not for someone like you, a Superior Grade Martial Saint."
"Xiu! Xiu!"
Some people had noticed the appearance of this Secret Treasure. They quickly headed over to Xiao Chen. Based on their auras, they were Medial Grade Martial Kings.
Some of the cultivators who chased after the first two Secret Treasures saw that Xiao Chen was only a Superior Grade Martial Saint. They felt that he was easier to deal with and went for him.
Since Xiao Chen had already obtained the Secret Treasure, there was no reason for him to give it away. Xiao Chen ignored that group of people and turned into a purple flash of light, rapidly heading away.
"A Superior Grade Martial Saint obtained a Secret Treasure and is trying to run; chase him!"
The group of people did not believe that a mere Superior Grade Martial Saint could be faster than them. They laughed coldly.
However, not long after the chase began, only half of the initial hundred-odd people were left. The figure they chased darted up and down like an azure dragon.
Xiao Chen's speed was shocking fast. Furthermore, there were no signs of him stopping to rest. It was hard to imagine a Superior Grade Martial Saint could be this fast.
"Lightning Evasion!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Bolts of lightning flashed across the surface of the sea. Xiao Chen's position changed with each bolt of lighting. In a short while, half of the fifty people remaining were left behind.
When Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense felt that there were only twenty-odd people remaining behind him, he smiled and activated the Windwalk Shoes. His speed increased by twenty percent, and he achieved more than twice the speed of sound. He was only slightly short of reaching Mach 3.
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Chapter 370: Proving Myself with the Saber in my Hand
"That's right; he probably can't even break through the huge waves. If he cannot even make it onto the Qianren Island, there is no point in making the gentlemen's agreement."
"Perhaps he is wise. He knows that his strength is low and is too embarrassed to say something."
Seeing that Xiao Chen had refused to speak, the cultivators who found him an eyesore all mocked him.
If it were not for Su Xiaoxiao, they would have said even more horrible things. This was the reality of the Tianwu Continent. Without strength, regardless of wherever you were, others would not grant you respect.
Xiao Chen's expression did not change. He did not mind these words in the least. He merely grasped his Lunar Shadow Saber in his hand and stopped Ji Dabao and Su Xiaoxiao, who intended to speak up for him.
The best way to refute them was to prove his own strength with his the saber in his hand. Words were worth nothing; the saber was more direct.
Jin Wuji also felt displeased with Xiao Chen not making the gentlemen's agreement. There are so many people who made the agreement already. Yet, you, a Great Qin Nation expert, did not.
It is clear that this fellow is not giving me, Jin Wuji, any face. However, he is the friend of Su Xiaoxiao. I cannot make my displeasure too obvious.
A smile appeared on Jin Wuji's face. He said, "Since we all already made the gentlemen's agreement, there is nothing else to say. Let's start exchanging pointers, restraining ourselves as we do so. We will do this match by match. After that, the others will give their comments. That way, everyone can gain some comprehension."
The moment Jin Wuji spoke, two people immediately entered the empty space in the center. After all the tables were removed, there was a lot of space. If it were a simple exchange of pointers, this would be more than sufficient.
"Both of you, remember to restrain yourself. Don't injure each other and spoil the cordiality." Since Jin Wuji was the host, he also functioned as the referee. When he saw people intending to exchange pointers, he reminded them to remain cordial.
"Ha ha, Brother Jin, rest assured. I, Liu Meng, know the limit. I will absolutely not injured Brother Zhou."
"Brother Jin, rest assured. I will use, at most, fifty percent of my strength."
The two people who came forward had gentle smiles and calm tones. However, the tension between them was clear; they intended to compete with each other, not giving way to each other.
Jin Wuji frowned slightly and returned to his seat beside Yue Chenxi; he said, "In that case, begin!"
"Boom!"
The moment Jin Wuji spoke, the two made their moves. A fist and leg made contact in the air. An intense shockwave spread out, and they both retreated ten meters.
After a while, they leaped forward and continued fighting. A fiery-red light appeared on one of them, and a formless wind flowed around the other.
One of them had comprehended the state of fire, and the other, the state of wind. Furthermore, based on the situation, they had pretty high comprehensions.
They clashed with over a hundred moves, refusing to relent to the other. Finally, they moved back, about to make their real moves.
Liu Meng retrieved the huge saber from his back. The saber was three-inches-wide and two-meters-long. It was a ferocious, thick saber. With a thought, vibrant red flames covered the saber.
The cultivator with the surname Zhou took out two swords from his spatial ring and held them tightly. Unexpectedly, he used the rare twin sword style.
The twin swords were about 1.7-meters long and two fingers wide. They were completely snow-white and flickered with a cold light. Occasionally, a tiny tornado emerged from the blades.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The two roared and charged at each other. The cultivator with the surname Zhou used the advantage of speed from the state of wind. He moved around Liu Meng and continuously sent out strikes at the latter, his twin swords dancing around.
Sword images moved around, forming a cage of light that enclosed Liu Meng. The cultivator with the surname Zhou was very fast, and with the advantages of the twin sword style, he suppressed Liu Meng until he could only make an occasional counter-attack.
Although Liu Meng made very few moves and spent most of this time dodging, whenever it looked like he was going to meet defeat, he would make an explosive move, neutralizing the finishing move his opponent had prepared.
Hence, for a period, no one could triumph over each other. Watching the situation, the cultivator with the surname Zhou seemed to have a huge advantage. Liu Meng could not keep up with his speed at all.
Jin Dabao introduced, "These two managed to make it into the second round of the Five Nation Youth Competition. The one with the saber is Liu Meng. The one with the twin swords is Zhou Lingheng. In their respective nations, they are top-notch experts. They are now Inferior Grade Martial Kings.
"Comparing to the talents in the Great Qin Nation, they should be about on par with Ji Changkong. However, the competition in their nation is more intense than the Great Qin Nation. Hence, they are now stronger than Ji Changkong."
Xiao Chen nodded; he agreed with Jin Dabao's opinion. The two had comprehended their states to Great Perfection. They were not far from reaching Consummation. However, it had not been easy for them to cultivate to this level.
"Who do you think will be victorious?" Jin Dabao asked as he watched the fight.
Xiao Chen thought for a while and said, "Probably Liu Meng. His comprehension of the state of fire is deeper. He already has a bit of his will infused in it. Every time he makes a move, he neutralizes the advantages his opponent gained using countless moves in a moment.
"On the other hand, Zhou Lingheng has only used the speed of the state of wind. There is no trace of his personal comprehension. I guess that the comprehension of his state has likely raised as a result of his master's guidance and not something comprehended on his own."
The state of wind did not only consist of speed. Xiao Chen understood this when he fought Murong Chong. The special characteristics of the state of wind were quick, faintly discernible, formless, flamboyant, and moving as one willed.
When Yue Chenxi, who was beside Jin Wuji, heard this, a strange look flashed in her eyes. She gazed at Xiao Chen suspiciously. Based on what she knew, Zhou Lingheng's state had, in fact, raised as a result of his master's guidance.
"You are an insignificant Martial Saint. Since when do you have the qualifications to comment on the fights between Martial Kings? What reason do you have to predict Zhou Lingheng's loss? If you don't understand it, don't speak nonsense. Be careful of biting your own tongue."
When a cultivator on friendly terms with Zhou Lingheng heard what Xiao Chen had said, he immediately rebutted.
Another person beside him followed up, "Indeed. Zhou Lingheng is suppressing Liu Meng to the point where his ability to counterattack is limited. How can he be defeated?"
"Young Master Jin did not invite you to this gathering. You came uninvited, so please do not speak nonsense. Just sit there quietly and watch. Wait until you are a Martial King before you comment."
Jin Dabao was frustrated and was about to curse them. Xiao Chen stopped him and said indifferently, "Zhou Lingheng will lose within three moves. Just ignore what they say."
They were merely some dancing clowns; Xiao Chen could not be bothered with them. When the truth was revealed, they would end up slapping their own faces.
"Ignorant! How can Liu Meng emerge victorious in three moves?"
"Zhou Lingheng is currently suppressing Liu Meng. Liu Meng is struggling to counterattack. How can he lose, not to mention within three moves? Ignorant kid, I knew you were merely spouting nonsense."
"This person had probably stayed in the Great Qin Nation for too long. He is not aware of the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. He thinks that, after leaving the Great Qin Nation, he is still an outstanding talent."
"The Great Qin Nation is the weakest of the five nations. Yet, he still has the gall to express his opinions here."
The fight continued. The discussion had not distracted them. If experts at this level were so easily distracted by their external environment, then they would not be geniuses.
Zhou Lingheng moved his twin swords around and created strong winds from his swords. Once again, he suppressed Liu Meng completely while his momentum rose.
Just when Zhou Lingheng's momentum was about to hit its peak, he focused his gaze and held his swords together. He prepared to enact the finishing move.
"Dang!"
However, just at this moment, Liu Meng suddenly made his move. Once again, just as Zhou Lingheng's momentum was about to reach his peak, he used a flaming saber Qi to force Zhou Lingheng's finishing move back.
This was the third time. Liu Meng had broken Zhou Lingheng's finishing move thrice. Furthermore, this always happened just before his momentum reached its peak.
Jin Wuji and Yue Chenxi both shook their heads at the same time. As the saying went, things did not happen three times without reason. After not succeeding three times, there was no more chance for victory; Zhou Lingheng was about to lose.
Damn it! He broke it again, frustration appeared in Zhou Lingheng's heart. However, he did not mind it too much. His opponent could not catch up to him. He could build his momentum once again.
"Boom!"
Just as Zhou Lingheng was about to start the assault again, Liu Meng suddenly laughed maniacally, "Brother Zhou, are you still thinking you have a chance? Rise!"
The aura that Liu Meng had suppressed exploded. Flames appeared at his feet and rose up. A sinister evil beast appeared above him. Its jaw hung open, and it clawed the air, its roar echoing throughout the room.
When the evil beast roared, Liu Meng's state of fire raised to the limit. He immediately suppressed Zhou Lingheng, whose momentum was low. The state of fire rapidly suppressed the state of wind.
Soon, Zhou Lingheng was forced to a corner; he could not move. His expression changed, I'm finished. My state is suppressed, and I no longer have the advantage of speed.
Liu Meng hacked down, and Zhou Lingheng held his twin swords together to block the attack. However, his strength was weaker than Liu Meng's.
At this point, Zhou Lingheng's state was completely suppressed; he could not block the strike. Sweat dripped from his forehead as he bitterly held on.
"I admit defeat!"
Liu Meng shouted and stepped forward. The entire fourth floor shook. A huge force immediately knocked Zhou Lingheng flying, and he fell to the floor miserably.
Zhou Lingheng had been defeated within three moves. It was just as Xiao Chen had said. The people who mocked Xiao Chen paled and felt embarrassed.
"This kid actually guessed correctly? He is merely a Superior Grade Martial Saint!"
"It was a wild guess. Definitely a wild guess. If even we could not tell, how could he have done so?" The few people were depressed and said things to deceive themselves and others.
"Right, it must have been a wild guess. However, even so, I feel uncomfortable seeing him like this; he is too arrogant."
"If it were not for Miss Xiaoxiao, I would not have endured his presence. I would make a move to teach this kid a lesson."
"Hey, it looks like someone can no longer endure. Bai Shuiheng is already going up."
A male dressed in white with a sword hanging at his waist walked over to Xiao Chen. He said indifferently, "I am Bai Shuiheng. I heard your evaluation earlier, and you seem to have some strength. I would like to seek your advice; is that possible?"
The fatty whispered, "This fellow is Zhou Lingheng's good friend; he is probably here to help his friend to maintain his dignity. It is best to be careful."
Jin Wuji, who sat in the middle, frowned slightly. He said, "Bai Shuiheng is just a step away from advancing to peak Inferior Grade Martial King. It's not very appropriate for you to spar with a Superior Grade Martial Saint; don't you agree?"
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Chapter 371: Rights to be Arrogant
Earlier, Xiao Chen had snubbed Jin Wuji. In Jin Wuji's heart, he hoped that Bai Shuiheng would teach Xiao Chen a lesson.
However, Xiao Chen was Su Xiaoxiao's friend. Furthermore, Yue Chenxi sat beside him. At this point, if he presented himself as straightforward and upright, he might catch the notice of the other party.
However, Xiao Chen completely ignored his intervention. He saw the purple electricity that faintly appeared around his challenger and immediately grew excited.
The other party was a swordsman who comprehended the state of thunder. Xiao Chen stood and looked at Bai Shuiheng. He said softly, "I accept your challenge!"
The state of thunder was the hardest state to comprehend. It was also the one with the strongest attacks compared to the other energy states.
The state of thunder did not have many tricks either. It relied on a pure and berserk attacking power. This was the purest attacking method of the natural world's Heavenly Daos.
Since Xiao Chen comprehended the state of thunder, he had not fought any cultivator who comprehended the state of thunder as well. Hence, Bai Shuiheng's move interested him.
Bai Shuiheng said indifferently, "Your mouth is full of extravagant embellishments. I want to see what kind of strength you have. Don't say that I bullied you with my Cultivation Realm. Rest assured; I will only use fifty percent of my strength to fight you."
Xiao Chen held the Lunar Shadow Saber in his hand and slowly walked to the empty space. He said indifferently, "There is no need to go to that trouble. Just make your move."
"Very good. I want to see what gives you the right to be arrogant!"
"Boom!"
An electric light flickered, and Bai Shuiheng drew his sword with lightning speed. Thunder roared in the board space, making the spectator's eardrums tremble.
In Bai Shuiheng's hands, his sword was like a rushing bolt of lightning the moment he drew it; it was incredibly resplendent.
Bai Shuiheng traveled a distance of a hundred meters with one step. He launched his sword, lit up with dazzling electric light, at Xiao Chen's head.
This sword carried the speed and berserk nature of lightning. Before the sword arrived, it created a strong wind.
This made the hair of the people behind Xiao Chen flutter. They could not help but squint their eyes.
What a powerful sword. After not seeing Bai Shuiheng for a few years, his strength has grown again. This person is much stronger than Zhou Lingheng.
When the crowd saw the fast wind and shocking sword, they all exclaimed this in their hearts.
Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged. When the sword was about five meters from him, he used his right hand to draw his Lunar Shadow Saber with lightning speed.
"Dang!"
The melodious sound of weapons clashing rang out. Most of the people could not see how Xiao Chen drew his saber. When they heard the clash, Bai Shuiheng had already taken five steps back. He wore a grave expression.
"What's going on? How did this fellow draw his sword? Unexpectedly, I could not see it."
"Strange, I did not see it either. By the time I heard the sound, Bai Shuiheng had already stepped back."
Of the hundred people on the fourth floor, less than ten people saw how he drew his saber.
Xiao Chen had unsheathed his saber last but struck first. His speed instantly reached Mach 2. He used his stronger state of thunder to hit the weak point of his opponent's Sword Technique, instantly breaking his opponent's move.
Astonishment filled Jin Wuji's face. He muttered, "What a strong state of thunder. He clearly only comprehended it to Small Perfection, but it is several times stronger than Bai Shuiheng's. This person must have cultivated a high-rank lightning-attributed Cultivation Technique."
Yue Chenxi asked softly, "Who is this? Does Young Master Jin know?"
Jin Wuji was mildly stunned. He did not except Yue Chenxi's interest in this person. A cold looked flashed in his eyes as he said softly, "I do not know him. Miss Xiaoxiao brought him here."
Yue Chenxi said, "Oh, let's continue to watch!"
Xiao Chen looked at Bai Shuiheng and said indifferently, "Use your full power. Your state cannot compare to mine. You can only use your advantage in Essence to fight me. Otherwise, you will lose within ten moves."
When the other person heard Xiao Chen say such shocking words in such a calm manner, they felt shaken.
When Xiao Chen said this, it did not feel inappropriate. His tone was very natural like he stated an unimportant fact.
Just based on Xiao Chen's confidence, these people were already certain that he was not an ordinary Superior Grade Martial Saint.
"Arrogant. Don't speak as if my defeat is guaranteed. Thundercloud Sword Chop!" Bai Shuiheng smiled coldly and rushed forward once more.
Thunderclouds appeared around Bai Shuiheng. Boundless electricity flickered in the clouds, cracking. The electricity in the clouds surrounded him.
As the thunderclouds churned, his aura rose relentlessly like a treasured sword being sharpened, waiting to be drawn.
When the crowd felt the might of this sword, their confidence in Bai Shuiheng rose. No matter how powerful his state was, a Superior Grade Martial Saint could not dodge this sword.
"Chop!"
The sword light flashed, and Bai Shuiheng emerged from the thundercloud, moving like a bolt of lightning.
"Dang!"
There was another melodious clanging of weapons. Most of the spectators still did not see Xiao Chen make his move. By the time they heard the sound, Bai Shuiheng was already flying backward.
This was a very strange feeling. It clearly happened right in front of them, but they only saw it happen after they heard the sound.
Jin Wuji muttered, "Most people can only achieve Mach 2 after slowly accelerating. It is too difficult to reach that kind of speed in an instant. I wonder how he did it."
The more Yue Chenxi watched Xiao Chen, the more interested she became. She said softly, "This is only a simple drawing skill. However, I have not seen many people practice to this level."
"Dang! Dang! Dang!"
Bai Shuiheng made another three moves, but Xiao Cheng broke them all with one saber strike. Each time, Xiao Chen used his nearly perfect saber drawing skills. He always found the weakness in his opponent's move and broke it with a single strike.
"A strong state of thunder and a fast, seemingly perfect saber skills…he is the White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen!"
"That is definitely him. He has white robes and a saber with a blue strip of cloth on his forehead. Considering your earlier points and his dress, it must be him."
Finally, some people in the crowd guessed Xiao Chen's identity. However, many of them had not heard of the White Robed Bladesman before. So they asked about it.
These people's nations were further away from the Great Qin Nation. The matters of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion had not spread so far yet.
However, when they have heard Xiao Chen's story, the earlier disdain many cultivators had for him disappeared, and their expressions turned grave.
If it were merely the case of defeating Duanmu Qing and the others, that was nothing. After all, these people's strengths were not at the top. However, when they heard that Xiao Chen had easily defeated the outer disciples of the Holy Land, they could not help their astonishment.
Jin Wuji seemed like he was pondering. He thought to himself, So he is the White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen. I have finally met him in person.
"I have received five of your moves. It is time you receive one from me."
Bai Shuiheng took soft steps back and continuously gathered his aura. He said indifferently, "Just one move? My defense is more than enough to withstand ten moves from you."
Ever since Bai Shuiheng made his first move, Xiao Chen's interest in him quickly diminished; he was disappointed.
Although this person had comprehended the state of thunder, he took the wrong path. He only chased after the strength of the state but did not focus on perfectly merging his state with his Sword Techniques.
Bai Shuiheng stopped at a rudimentary merging of his state into his sword Techniques. After he attacked, it seemed mighty, and his aura blazed. He could easily suppress a state of a similar level; he could even instant kill a slightly weaker state.
However, if Bai Shuiheng ran into a cultivator stronger than him, without merging his state into his Sword Technique, his move was full of openings.
This was why Xiao Chen could easily break Bai Shuiheng's moves by only drawing his saber at Mach 2. If he fought another opponent, it would be very difficult to accomplish this.
Such an exchange of pointers was not very useful to Xiao Chen. So he sought to finish this as soon as he could.
"Zi zi!"
Bai Shuiheng used the electricity to layer three thick, electric shields around him. He had stacked them on top of each other.
The final layer stuck tightly to Bai Shuiheng's skin. The purple electric light acted like a suit of armor.
"This Bai Shuiheng…he said he was not afraid, but look at him; he even used his clan's trump card. He even used three layers of defense," a few of the strong cultivators present mocked him.
Xiao Chen grasped the Lunar Shadow Saber tightly. He watched as Bai Shuiheng mounted his defense, waiting for him to finish.
Strands of red light came from the scarlet Massacre Throne in Xiao Chen's sea of consciousness. It flowed through his meridians and infused into his saber.
The saber flickered with purple electric light. Then, it flickered between red and purple light. Xiao Chen pushed off the ground lightly and executed the Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, sending out a saber strike.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The Saber Technique containing both the state of massacre and the state of thunder easily smashed through the three layers of shielding formed with electricity.
The saber contained a surging force; it managed to knock Bai Shuiheng flying, causing him to fall miserably to the ground.
"He actually managed to defeat Bai Shuiheng with one saber strike. The fame of the White Robed Bladesman is not in vain. He could easily rank among the top cultivators here."
"It is hard to imagine that he comes from the Great Qin Nation. Bai Shuiheng's defense was simply useless against him."
"This sharpness of this saber strike was too astonishing. Bai Shuiheng was too arrogant."
Xiao Chen defeated Bai Shuiheng with one saber strike. The people who mocked him earlier kept quiet; they did not dare slight him.
The people in the crowd all commented on the two's fight. They made an objective evaluation of Xiao Chen's strength.
As Xiao Chen had expected, in order to gain their respect, he had to use the saber in his hand. This was the most direct and most convincing method.
Xiao Chen faced Bai Shuiheng, who was getting up, and cupped his hands, "Thank you for going easy on me!"
Xiao Chen had held back with that previous saber strike. He did not infuse his state into the other parties body. Hence, the other party only suffered from some external wounds.
Bai Shuiheng felt somewhat embarrassed; he initially planned to help his friend to regain his honor. However, he was unexpectedly defeated in one move. He quietly returned to his seat.
"He has grasped the state of massacre. No wonder he can challenge someone near his cultivation realm so easily."
Yue Chunxi watched as Xiao Chen returned to his seat. She thought to herself, Unfortunately, his cultivation is too slow. Furthermore, his state of massacre is not as perfect as his state of thunder.
He is weaker than expected. However, his potential cannot be underestimated.
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Chapter 372: Yue Chenxi's Martial Technique
The exchange of pointers continued; the atmosphere also became increasingly lively. After each fight, there was always someone in the crowd giving their opinions.
Of the groups, there were five or six people who caught Xiao Chen's attention. These people had comprehended their states to Great Perfection. More importantly, they had infused their own unique insights.
For example, there was a Great Xia Nation swordsman who comprehended the state of wind. He had infused the traceless and formless characteristics into his Sword Techniques.
When that swordsman used his sword, it was traceless and hard to follow. He had merged it perfectly with his Martial Technique. At least, Xiao Chen could not detect any weak points.
There was also another Great Chu Nation cultivator. He had also comprehended the state of wind. However, the speed of the state of wind was not his main focus.
Instead, the Great Chu Nation cultivator focused on the forceful and berserk nature of the state of wind. He merged it into his own surging Sword Techniques.
When the Great Chu Nation cultivator made his move, strong winds howled and formed a horrifying storm. It was as if the sword winds had exploded.
There were even experts who had comprehended the state of water. They had infused the special characteristics of the eternal flowing water into their moves.
When they made their moves, they left no traces. The sharp sword lights looked as if they had appeared from nowhere. This made it hard for people to follow the move's trajectory.
This was a great eye-opener for Xiao Chen. He even felt like he had gained some enlightenment of his own comprehension toward the state of thunder.
Xiao Chen had infused the state of thunder into his own Saber Techniques long ago. What he focused on was the berserk and violent nature of the state of thunder.
The lightning of the natural world also contained these two characteristics. When the clouds crashed against each other, it would continuously store energy and strike out, exhibiting the berserk and violent nature.
Compared to the other states, its attack power and destructive power were greater. Its weakness was the difficulty of chaining them together.
Such strong destructive power would exhaust a significant amount of Essence with every strike. Furthermore, one had to build momentum continuously. Hence, compared to the other states, there was a lack of continuity and flexibility.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, Regarding the state of thunder, I can only see the simplicity of its berserk and violent aspects. I have also exhibited these two to their limits.
However, watching the cultivators present, they have comprehended different aspects of their states. It is clear that the state of thunder has different aspects as well.
It is sufficient for me to grasp these two aspects of the state of thunder and perfectly infused them into my Martial Techniques for now.
However, in the future, if I want to turn my state into a will; I will definitely have to gain a comprehensive understanding of the state of thunder. Hence, I have to start preparing. I have to understand the state of thunder better.
The exchange of pointers continued. Jin Wuji had also participated. The strength he displayed lived up to the reputation of one of the Five Nation Youth Competition's top hundred.
Jin Wuji had comprehended the sharp state of metal. Of all the states, regarding sharpness, the state of metal was the strongest.
The state of metal had a strong offensive power and an unparalleled sharpness. Few could defend against the might of Jin Wuji's sword. He could pierce even the strongest defense.
Jin Wuji's aura was like a sharp sword. The sword Qi that he sent out perfectly displayed this sharp characteristic.
That cultivator who comprehended the berserk aspect of the state of wind only lasted fifteen moves against Jin Wuji. He had pierced a small hole in the berserk sword wind and shattered the tiny tornado.
Of course, this was the result achieved after both parties suppressed their strength. If they fought at full strength, the fight would have lasted much longer.
A big fight between the two could easily destroy this restaurant made of wood.
When Jin Wuji selected this location, he wanted to instill in the cultivators some awareness to control their strength. Otherwise, if they fought at full strength, the situation could easily get out of hand.
"Brother Jin, I really respect your strength. Your rank in the next Five Nation Youth Competition should increase by ten," He Huan, the swordsman who Jin Wuji defeated, admitted; he felt convinced about his loss.
Jin Wuji was very pleased in his heart. However, he still smiled and said humbly, "Brother He, you show me too much regard. Your state of wind is unique; it is much stronger than it was three years ago. If you can comprehend another aspect and infuse it into your Sword Technique, I would not be a match for you."
He Huan cupped his hands and said, "Merging one aspect of the state is very difficult as it is. If I want to merge in another aspect, I would have to find another high ranked Sword Technique. At that time, if Brother Jin has any good Sword Techniques, we can make an exchange."
"Deal!"
The two stepped back. At this moment, most of the people had already exchanged pointers. Some people shifted their gazes to Yue Chenxi.
This was the disciple the Supreme Sky Sect was proud of. At the age of sixteen, she managed to rank within the top fifteen of the Five Nation Youth Competition. Now that a year had passed, it was unknown how much stronger she had grown.
"My name is Liu Meng; I would like to seek Miss Chenxi for your advice." Finally, someone could no longer resist. Liu Meng stood up and expressed his intent to exchange pointers with Yue Chenxi.
Liu Meng was currently very nervous. The other party was from one of the ten great sects of the Great Jin Nation. She was the disciple of the Supreme Sky Sect's Sect Master. She was famous, not only within the Great Jin Nation but also the entire continent.
Liu Meng was from a completely different circle than Yue Chenxi. Seeing her here was already a stroke of fortune for him.
Liu Meng was worried that Yue Chenxi would look down on his strength and reject him.
Yue Chenxi had an extraordinary temperament. She revealed a gentle smile on her pretty face as she said softly, "I do not dare claim to be able to advise. However, it is fine for us to exchange pointers with each other."
Unexpectedly, Yue Chenxi agreed so easily. Some of the cultivators present immediately felt regret. If they had known, they would have asked her earlier.
Now, Liu Meng had taken the initiative. They could only stay to the side and watch.
Liu Meng cupped his hand happily and said, "Miss Yue, please!"
The fight between Jin Wuji and He Huan had already raised the atmosphere of this gathering very high. Now that Yue Chenxi would make a move, the true high point of this gathering approached.
All the outstanding talents of the various nations, who were seated on the fourth floor and against the walls, focused their gazes on the two people in the middle. They did not look away for a moment, even holding their breaths.
Xiao Chen was no exception. He had an intense interest in this Yue Chenxi from the Great Jin nation. He wanted to see what made this genius from the Great Jin Nation different.
Everyone witnessed Liu Meng's strength during his previous fight. He was one of the few cultivators who had infused their own insights into their state.
He was qualified to have this exchange against Yue Chenxi.
The two bowed and paid respects to each other. Then, they slowly stood. When going against Yue Chenxi, Liu Meng did not dare hold back. He retrieved the massive, thick saber from his back and exhibited his state of fire.
An evil beast formed above his head. Liu Meng's state of fire rose to its peak. Heat waves radiated throughout the entire area, making the air very dry.
"Ha!"
Liu Meng's saber carried the boundless flames as it attacked. Before he was near, the evil beast above him swiftly flew forward.
The pure state of fire had formed this evil beast; its might was extraordinary. When it attacked, even a Superior Grade Martial King had to be wary.
A smile appeared on Yue Chenxi's pretty face, "Good move!"
"Boom!"
Yue Chenxi clenched her dainty hands into fists. When she saw the evil beast surging closer, she did not dodge. Instead, she stepped forward and punched.
A spot of the dawn's light appeared on Yue Chenxi fist. It was like the rays of the rising sun eliminating the final bits of darkness. It was resplendent and dazzling.
[TL note: Yue Chenxi's name means the first rays of the morning sun.]
There was a surging energy as the light on her fist exploded. The ferocious, flaming evil beast instantly shattered into countless sparks. The immense force had not dissipated yet; it continued to move forward and attacked Liu Meng, who followed closely behind.
Liu Meng's expression changed slightly. He quickly stopped moving and held his ground where he stood. He condensed his aura into a line and circulated all the strength of his body, using his saber to hack apart this fist wind.
The light on the fist wind scattered. It formed crystalline beads of light in the vast space of the fourth floor.
Yue Chenxi leaped into the air and attacked. She sent another punch flying at Liu Meng. The morning light in the fist wind was dazzling.
Under the glow of the faint golden light, a soft layer of light appeared on Yue Chenxi's exquisite body; she looked divine and tyrannical.
It was hard to imagine that such a delicate girl with extraordinary temperament could actually emit such strong and tyrannical energy.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Li Meng exhibited his state of fire to its peak. Saber lights danced as he did his best to block the fist wind that descended from above.
Yue Chenxi did not even use her state. She merely relied on her dense Essence and tyrannical fist winds.
When Yue Chenxi punched the air, she released the light of the morning sun. She forced Liu Meng back, step after step; he had no way to retaliate.
"Bang!"
Another fist wind struck Liu Meng's saber. When the light exploded, he was knocked back by five steps. His complexion seemed somewhat pale.
Their difference in strength was too great. There was no way for Liu Meng to fight; Yue Chenxi was in a totally different class.
Liu Meng scattered his state of fire and returned his saber to his back. He smiled bitterly and said, "I lost. The fame of the Supreme Sky Sect's Morning Sun Fist is well deserved."
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Chapter 373: Provocation; Straightforward Personality
Yue Chenxi slowly descended from the air. She immediately withdrew her strong aura. A gentle smile appeared on her pretty face, "Thank you for going easy on me!"
"The people from the top hundred are indeed absolute experts. Moving from the top hundred to the top fifty is a great hurdle. When comparing Jin Wuji's strength with Yue Chenxi's, the difference is clear."
"Merely the strength of someone from the top fifty is already so powerful. How strong are the people from the top ten exactly? There are really too many geniuses in the continent."
"Indeed, Liu Meng ranks with the top ten among us. However, he did not even manage to make Yue Chenxi use half of her strength. Even so, she managed to suppress him to the point where he could not retaliate."
The short exchange between the two caused great waves throughout the crowd. They all marveled at Yue Chenxi's strength.
This time, no one envied Liu Meng for being the first to exchange pointers with Yue Chenxi. It was not a glorious thing to be suppressed like that by a girl.
"White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, how about we exchange pointers?" Yue Chenxi smiled as she issued a challenge to Xiao Chen. The crowd was shocked.
The moment Yue Chenxi spoke, everyone present felt that it was incredulous. She actually took the initiative to challenge Xiao Chen.
The crowd felt that Yue Chenxi thought too highly of Xiao Chen. Although Xiao Chen was strong, in the crowd's opinion, he was not the strongest. At best, he ranked within the top ten of the people here.
The positions of the two were completely different. One was the disciple of Sect Master from one of the Great Jin Nation's ten great sects. The other was a sectless person from the Great Qin Nation.
No matter how the crowd looked at it, it should not be Xiao Chen who received the challenge. Hence, everyone felt it was odd. They also felt a trace of jealousy.
This was especially so for Jin Wuji. His earlier pleased expression faded completely.
Damn it! If she challenged anyone, it should be me. What qualifications does this Xiao Chen have to receive her challenge? Jin Wuji wondered in anger.
Honestly, Xiao Chen was quite surprised as well. Based on the strength Yue Chenxi had displayed earlier, she could rely on her pure, dense, and tyrannical Essence to defeat Liu Meng without the use of her state.
Xiao Chen was sure he was not a match for her. This was especially so when they had to limit their strength. This made things worse for him.
If this were a life or death battle, Xiao Chen might still stand a chance to create a situation where no one won.
Xiao Chen gently shook his head and said, "I am not your match in an exchange of pointers. Furthermore, there is no point in this."
In front of the other party's Morning Sun Fist, if Xiao Chen did not make his move without holding back, defense was impossible. He would be no better off than Liu Meng.
Such a one-sided exchange of pointers was meaningless. It would not further anyone's understanding of the martial way. Hence, Xiao Chen could not be bothered to accept.
When Jin Wuji heard this, he quickly said, "Since Brother Xiao has admitted his inferiority, let's leave it, Miss Yue."
Yue Chenxi ignored Jin Wuji. She stared Xiao Chen, deep in thought.
Xiao Chen only said that he could beat her in an exchange of pointers. He did not say that he was weaker than her. In other words, he said this space is too small for them; there was no way they could battle without holding back.
Jin Wuiji watched as Yue Chenxi continued to stare at Xiao Chen and ignore him. He felt somewhat embarrassed; he felt that he had lost face.
Jin Wuji's hatred for Xiao Chen intensified. This fellow had repeatedly placed him in a bad position. In the future, he had to find an opportunity to settle this account with him.
"Bang!"
Just as Jin Wuji pondered, a large hole suddenly appeared in the roof above them. Yue Chenxi had flown out.
Despite everyone's shocked gazes, Yue Chenxi had punched a large hole in the roof.
"White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, I understand what you mean. Do you dare come up now?" Yue Chenxi's melodious voice rang from the roof.
Xiao Chen smiled to himself. Not only did this girl have a high cultivation, but she was also intelligent, and her personality was straightforward.
Because Yue Chenxi wanted to fight Xiao Chen, she did not hesitate to knock a hole in the roof of the restaurant. She did not care about what the others thought.
Xiao Chen quite appreciated such a personality. Since Yue Chenxi wants to fight, I shall give her a fight!
"Bang!"
A purple light rushed up, and another large hole instantly appeared above everyone. The sun shone in; Xiao Chen had gone up as well.
"I understand now. They wanted to have a hearty fight. This place is too small and would not result in an enjoyable fight."
"Since Yue Chenxi challenged Xiao Chen like this, Xiao Chen's strength might be much stronger than we thought."
"Ha ha, there is a good show to watch. Come! Let's go out to watch!"
A group of cultivators jumped out of the window excitedly. They leaped to the top of the other buildings on the street, hoping to find a good vantage point.
"Young Master Jin, we are going as well. Are you coming?" Su Xiaoxiao asked softly as she looked at Jin Wuji.
Jin Wuji was now extremely depressed. However, he did not dare show it in front of Su Xiaoxiao. After all, she was someone that even his master did not dare disrespect.
"Miss Xiaoxiao, you should go first. I will come in a while, "Jin Wuji smiled embarrassedly.
Soon, only Jin Wuji was left on the vast fourth floor. He sat alone at the table.
Jin Wuji's intention with this gathering was to increase his influence in the various nations. Especially since he managed to invite Yue Chenxi, his reputation would increase.
可事情发展道这一步，完全超乎了他这个主角的掌控，However, Now that the situation had escalated, it was beyond his control, the intended main character of this ever.
All of Jin Wuji's meticulous preparations ended up for someone else, allowing Xiao Chen to become someone the others looked up to. Instead, the rest had forgotten him.
"Bang!"
Jin Wuji shattered the chair beside him with a palm strike. A venomous look appeared in his eyes. He said to himself, "I should go and take a look. I hope that Yue Chenxi would not pull her punches, making this Xiao Chen look like a clown. That will help me vent my anger."
The restaurant where the gathering was held was the most bustling restaurant on the Green Wind Island. The area it occupied was the most bustling area within the city.
Because of the Savanna King's treasure, a large number of cultivators had come to Green Wind Island. When Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi appeared on the roof, they immediately attracted the attention of the large number of cultivators below.
After that, the outstanding talents of the various nations all appeared. This attracted more attention. Before the two started fighting, a dense crowd had filled the streets.
Furthermore, there was a continuous stream of people leaping on to the buildings of similar heights, wanting to discover what was happening.
"Who are these two people? How come they attracted so many spectators? I seem to see the Great Chu Nation's Liu Meng among the crowd."
"The Great Xia Nation's Sword Maniac, He Huan is there too. There is also Shadowless Sword, Liu Xiaohe, and the Heavenly Sword Gate's Jin Wuji."
Everyone on the ground discussed what was happening. Although they could sense that the identities of these two were extraordinary, they would not attract the attention of so many outstanding talents. Otherwise, they could not figure out who they were.
This continued until someone clearly saw Yue Chenxi's pretty face. He said in shock, "Yue Chenxi! Its the Supreme Sky Sect's Yue Chenxi. She is one of the most famous outstanding talents in the Great Jin Nation. She became a Martial King at the age of sixteen. Unexpectedly, she came to the Green Wind Island."
"No wonder she has attracted the attention of so many outstanding talents. So, she is Yue Chenxi. However, who is the male? For him to fight Yue Chenxi, he should be pretty strong."
"The way he is dressed reminds me of the Great Qin Nation's White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen. For him to perk Yue Chenxi's interest, he should be the real deal."
"However, even if he is the White Robed Bladesman, his strength and fame differ too much from Yue Chenxi's."
The crowd below finally figured out Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi's identities. Their interest in this fight soared. The crowd occupied every space on the surrounding rooftops.
Yue Chenxi looked at Xiao Chen. She revealed a faint smile and said softly, "White Robed Bladesman, Xiao Chen, are you satisfied now?"
Xiao Chen also revealed a faint smile on his calm face. He said, "Just call me Xiao Chen. There is no need to add the words 'White Robed Bladesman' every time."
Yue Chenxi nodded slight and mumbled Xiao Chen's name to herself a few times. After a while, she said, "Alright, I will call you Xiao Chen in the future. However, I still feel that adding the words 'White Robed Bladesman' make you sound more imposing.
"Ha ha! I am going to start. Don't disappoint me, White Robed Bladesman!"
Yue Chenxi smiled gently and pushed off the roof. Her perfect body appeared in the air, and she gracefully clenched her fist.
"Boom!"
The dazzling light of daybreak exploded in the sky. The ferocious and tyrannical fist wind headed for Xiao Chen from within the light.
Boundless thunderclouds quickly started churning in the sky above Xiao Chen. Crackles of thunder rang. Xiao Chen exhibited his state of thunder, infused with a strand of Holy Might, to its limit.
"Break!"
Following that, a bolt of lightning descended. Xiao Chen drew the Lunar Shadow Saber instantly and chopped the fist wind flying at him into half.
The divided fist wind brushed by Xiao Chen's shoulders on both sides. Then, they blasted two huge holes in the roof. There were countless sounds of tiles shattering.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A resplendent light lit up on Yue Chenxi's body like the light that eliminated the final bits of darkness. Strands of light exploded out, and the intense fist wind started to spin quickly.
It looked like Yue Chenxi fired cannon shells at Xiao Chen, each faster and stronger than the one before.
Xiao Chen turned grave. His stood firmly on the roof without moving. He could not retreat at this moment. Otherwise, the torrent of attacks would rain down upon him.
Xiao Chen was as calm as still water, continuously executing Drawing the Saber. Each time he swung his saber it was like a bolt of lightning flashing, chopping the ferocious fist winds in half.
The berserk fist winds flew everywhere through the air. Occasionally, the light in the fist wind exploded, creating many holes in the broad roof.
The strong winds caused the shattered tiles to scatter.
Yue Chenxi gave off a dazzling golden light in the air. She looked like a miniature sun. When everyone looked at her, they felt a mild pain in their eyes.
"The Supreme Sky Sect's Morning Sun Fist is indeed powerful. It can exhibit such might merely using the surging Essence. I wonder if she infused it with a state, how much stronger would it be?"
"However, this White Robed Bladesman is pretty strong as well. He has clearly only comprehended the state of thunder to Small Perfection. Yet the might of his state is more ferocious than a regular person's Great Perfection state."
"Each of his saber strikes reaches Mach 3 in an instant. With the aid of his state, he can unexpectedly block the Morning Sun Fist's continuous strikes."
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Chapter 374: Merging States
A few experienced cultivators evaluated as they watched the intense battle.
"Break!"
Xiao Chen chopped down and split another fist wind in half. He stayed where he was, without moving, like a tree holding up the sky, rooted to the roof.
"Hu chi!"
Just at this moment, that dazzling figure in the air flashed and disappeared. Not only did the light disappear, but Yue Chenxi's exquisite body also disappeared.
That tyrannical aura also instantly disappeared. It was like Yue Chenxi vanished into nothing; it was very strange.
Xiao Chen's expression changed. He looked suspiciously toward the front before he stabbed his saber forward.
Black light flashed on the saber's blade; its snow-white body instantly became pitch-black.
The Heavenly Weapon reemerged. With a thought, Xiao Chen infused his Essence into the saber. A bright 6.6-meter-long saber light immediately formed.
Xiao Chen issued a warcry and thrust the Lunar Shadow Saber forward as if he tried to break through space.
"Very good; you correctly guessed my position. Now, it's a matter of whether you can block this or not," Yue Chenxi exploded with light as her melodious voice rang out.
"Boom!"
Suddenly a resplendent light appeared in front of Xiao Chen. A fist wind exploded out from within the light, heading for the Lunar Shadow Saber while carrying a thick Essence.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The two extremely strong forces exploded. The entire roof of the restaurant was immediately wrecked. Countless tiles and pieces of wood rushed into the sky.
Xiao Chen felt a huge and pure energy on his saber. This energy did not have any attributes; it only carried an extremely tyrannical aura.
This energy crashed around in the meridians in Xiao Chen's arm. Even though Xiao Chen cultivated till the Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone, it still pained his meridians.
Xiao Chen clenched his teeth. With a thought, the purple Qi whirlpool in his dantian rapidly spun.
The purple Essence liquid in the Qi whirlpool trickled out and flowed through Xiao Chen's meridians before gathering at his right arm.
"Pu chi!"
After Xiao Chen broke through to Superior Grade Martial Saint, the purity and quantity of his Essence doubled. With a single thought, he could instantly gather a large amount of Essence.
Countless purple energy gathered and swallowed the Essence belonging to Yue Chenxi.
The gushing Essence did not lose any strength and continued to pour into the Lunar Shadow Saber. The originally dim saber light, suppressed by Yue Chenxi, brightened once again.
This knocked back Yue Chenxi's energy. Xiao Chen took advantage of this chance to instantly merge in the state of massacre from the scarlet throne.
Instantly, the berserk state of thunder gained a resilient and unstoppable offensive attribute. The state of massacre and state of thunder merged once again.
"Break!"
Xiao Chen shouted, and a crackle of thunder came from the thunderclouds above him. The saber light struck out and forced Yue Chenxi to retreat.
Yue Chenxi revealed mild astonishment on her pretty face. However, more than astonishment, there was pleasant surprise. She revealed a faint smile and said, "He actually hid another type of state. However, this is not all the Morning Sun Fist is capable of. Scatter!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As Yue Chenxi retreated, hazy red clouds appeared behind her. As the clouds hid her body, she punched out three times.
These three punches had a vast light on them; they appeared tyrannical. Under the baptism of the red clouds, they looked immensely powerful as they surged forward.
Xiao Chen merged the two kinds of states and used the saber Qi tempered by the might of the Heavenly Weapon to break each of the punches.
Day breaks after the sun rises. This should be the might of the daybreak. What a tyrannical Fist Technique!
Xiao Chen thought to himself. He kicked a floating tile and chased after it. Yue Chenxi's fist winds were ferocious. He could only stand a chance in close combat.
Within the hazy red clouds, Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi darted around. Shouting could be heard from within the red clouds.
Occasionally, light exploded, or lightning flickered. The two became faster as time went by; fists flew and the saber flashed. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged more than a hundred moves.
Xiao Chen held his ground against that intense storm of fist wind. His saber Qi merged with the state of massacre broke through the opponent's web of fists, somewhat threatening Yue Chenxi.
The scene of Yue Chenxi defeating Xiao Chen, which Jin Wuji hoped for, did not happen. Instead, they seemed to be on par, neither being snatching the victory.
"The White Robed Bladesman is indeed strong. He can fight the long-famous Yue Chenxi to this point. This is a remarkable accomplishment."
"Indeed. The Morning Sun Fist is one of the rare tyrannical Fist Techniques. It is very close to being a Heaven Ranked Fist Technique. To force Yue Chenxi to use the power of daybreak, he is pretty good."
"In the next Five Nation Youth Competition, this White Robed Bladesman might make it within the top hundred."
When Jin Wuji heard the praises the crowd had for Xiao Chen, he felt even angrier. All of this should be his. However, Xiao Chen had snatched it away.
"Bang!"
The red cloud in the air scattered. Xiao Chen and Yue Chenxi reappeared in everyone's vision. The two appeared to be slightly injured.
However, they were only superficial injuries. It was clear that the two had held back. This was merely an exchange of pointers; there was no need to fight to the death.
Yue Chenxi stood upright in the air. She revealed a satisfied expression. She said softly, "Let's consider this a draw. White Robed Bladesman, if you have time in the future, you can come to the Supreme Sky Sect to spar with me."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "Next time, I will make you use your full strength. I will take my leave first."
On the surface, the two had indeed fought to a draw. However, Xiao Chen knew that his opponent still had not used her state. Yet, he had already used both his states and still could not gain an advantage.
Calling it a draw took advantage of Yue Chenxi. Even Xiao Chen felt embarrassed. So, he quickly took his leave.
Yue Chenxi watched as Xiao Chen left. She muttered to herself, "When I came this time, First Martial Uncle told me to pay attention to the geniuses of the various nations. This Xiao Chen should fit the requirements."
"Miss Yue, are you okay? If you are, we can discuss news about the Daybreak Flower in detail later." Laughter came from next to Yue Chenxi. Jin Wuji had flown over with a smile on his face.
Yue Chenxi withdrew her gaze and smiled gently. She replied, "Many thanks for Young Master Jin's concern. They are merely a few superficial injuries; they are not problematic."
Yue Chenxi's words were very simple. She always maintained a smile. When she spoke, she did so politely. However, this made Jin Wuju feel a sense of distance.
Jin Wuji wanted to shatter this distance. However, Yue Chenxi's polite tone would always bring his efforts back to square one. This made Jin Wuji's attempt to draw closer to her a failure.
The two descended from the sky and returned to the restaurant. Then, Jin Wuji generously compensated the restaurant for the damages.
The cultivators who attended the gathering slowly descended as well. After they spoke to the two out of courtesy, they took their leave.
All of Jin Wuji's preparations had benefited someone else, greatly displeasing him. Fortunately, Yue Chenxi had not left yet. If he could establish some form of relationship with her, then what happened earlier would not matter to him.
Thinking of this, Jin Wuji decided to strike the iron while it was hot, "Miss Yue, there are some booths downstairs; let's go down and have our talk!"
Yue Chenxi frowned slightly. A trace of disgust flashed on her face as she said indifferently, "We will talk again at night. I am a little tired now."
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It was difficult for Xiao Chen and the others to find empty rooms in this city. However, by relying on Jin Dabao, they managed to find three empty, good quality rooms in another restaurant.
The few sat at a tea table. Jin Dabao gently sipped his tea as he smiled, "Old Brother Xiao Chen, it seems like you are in the limelight again. You even managed to obtain a draw with Yue Chenxi, and she has such a high opinion of you. It is going to be hard for you not to be famous, even if you don't want to."
Xiao Chen felt doubtful. He asked, "Is this Yue Chenxi that famous?"
Jin Dabao smiled and said, "More than you think. In the previous Five Nation Youth Competition, she was one of the rare few that entered the top fifty. Furthermore, she was the youngest female contender. She has excellent talent and an extraordinary appearance and temperament. Her name is known throughout the continent.
"With news of your draw against her, I guarantee that there will be a queue of people, five kilometers long, wanting to challenge you if you go to the Great Jin Nation."
This was unexpectedly such a problematic issue. Xiao Chen had not thought of this. However, he had no intentions of going to the Great Jin Nation for a very long time, so there was no need to worry about this for now.
"That's right; are you here this time for the Savanna King's treasure?" Xiao Chen collected his thoughts and asked.
Su Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "The main reason we are here is the Black Dragon Group's matter. However, discussions are at a stalemate. So, we can go and try our luck."
Fatty Jin took out a map and passed it to Xiao Chen, "The rough location of the Qianren Island is there. You should take a look. If you have this, you can study it. Ha ha! If you find anything worthwhile, remember to get my help."
The group chatted for a while more before Jin Dabao and Su Xiaoxiao took their leave.
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When it was about midnight, Xiao Chen emerged from his state of cultivation. He carefully examined the map Jin Dabao gave him and compared it to the treasure map.
This was a sea chart. They clearly marked the blurry routes on the treasure map. When Xiao Chen looked at it, he understood everything.
After a long time, Xiao Chen put the map away. He said softly, "I will go and take a look tomorrow to see the huge waves. I wonder what kind of situation can result in a Martial Monarch's difficulty of breaking through them."
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Early the next morning, Xiao Chen entrusted Xiao Bai to Su Xiaoxiao. Then he quickly headed for the east end of the Green Wind Island.
The Green Wind Island occupied the borders of the Boundless Sea. The surface of the sea there was not as calm as the coastal seas. There were the occasional strong winds and massive, surging waves.
Xiao Chen used the Gravity Spell to fly high in the air. He quickly moved forward, occasionally taking out the map to check his direction before continuing.
Along the way, Xiao Chen ran into many cultivators going the same way. These cultivators were mostly Inferior Grade Martial Kings. Occasionally, he saw a peak Martial King.
After an hour, Xiao Chen finally arrived at his destination. Many cultivators had already gathered there; they were all there to scout ahead.
Xiao Chen looked forward and took a deep breath.
He only saw huge waves rising to the sky, surging strongly. He could not even measure how high they were.
The walls of water pulled at their surroundings, forming ferocious undercurrents. Occasionally, huge whirlpools appeared.
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Chapter 375: Birth of a Secret Treasure
The surface of the ocean was scarlet. When one looked carefully, they would see a large number of sea creatures crushed into a pool of blood by the whirlpool; they had no means of resisting.
No wonder large ships refused to stop here. Even the strong warships would not dare stop here in fear of the ferocious undercurrents and whirlpools.
Xiao Chen looked up; the clouds hid the peaks of the massive waves. There even seemed to be waves above the sea of clouds.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The waves' crashing resounded relentlessly. It was ear-splitting like an unending chain of thunder reverberating on the surface of the sea.
Xiao Chen flew around the huge waves and discovered that the waves formed four walls around Qianduan Island. When they combined, it looked like a cage, trapping Qianduan Island within.
There are only four walls of water. Does that mean that, as long as I can pass over the barrier of these boundless waves, I can pass through? Xiao Chen wondered to himself.
Although Xiao Chen knew that it could not be this simple, he still wanted to try. He used the Gravity Spell and flew upwards.
"Hu! Hu!"
Strong winds blew past his ears; Xiao Chen had already exhausted a significant amount of his Essence. He had unknowingly flown close to ten thousand meters high.
However, the massive waves about a thousand meters above him showed no signs of weakening. They surged like before, creating an ear-splitting noise.
Xiao Chen flew for another five thousand meters. The air was already very thin. The strong wind that blew beside his ear became even more intense.
Xiao Chen no longer dared to fly higher. The higher he flew, the thinner the air became; the amount of Essence he exhausted also increased.
If Xiao Chen continued flying up, he would probably soon enter the void and arrive at the mysterious world above the heavens. That was not a place that Xiao Chen could go yet.
However, the huge waves still showed no signs of weakening. They continued to surge upward like they would break through the void and extended all the way to the mysterious world above the heavens.
"Ha ha, young man, stop flying up. These huge waves have changed the natural laws of heaven and earth. No matter how high you fly, you are actually still within a small realm."
Just as Xiao Chen was feeling doubtful, a straightforward voice entered his ears. When he turned around, he saw that it was a middle-aged man in black robes with a large saber. He looked very crude; his aura was simple, but his strength was unfathomable.
"The huge waves have already weakened significantly. Come back in another half a month. With your strength, you should be able to break through his huge wave then."
The middle-aged man did not wait for Xiao Chen to respond. He simply headed to the surface of the sea like a sharp arrow piercing through the air; he vanished from Xiao Chen's sight very quickly.
Xiao Chen laughed in self-mockery, "It looks like I did something foolish. Time to go down, then. I will return after circling this place once more. I do not believe this person's words are false; I will come back in another half a month."
Xiao Chen took out an Inferior Grade Spirit Stone and absorbed its Spiritual Energy to replenish his exhausted Essence as he headed down.
Right before Xiao Chen approached the surface of the sea, he drained the Spirit Stone in his hand; his Essence had, more or less, recovered.
"Bang!"
Just at that moment, a multicolored light broke through the huge waves, flying out from the inside of the Qianren Island and heading far away.
"It's a Secret Treasure!" Many cultivators below were astonished before they chased after it in droves.
"Why are there Secret Treasures flying out already? This huge wave has weakened ahead of schedule."
That middle-aged bladesman, who had left, flew back again. He moved like an arrow fired through the air. Everywhere he passed, he seemed to create a hole in the air.
The middle-aged man looked at the Secret Treasure that shot into the air. Then he muttered to himself for a while before chasing after it with lightning speed.
Several peak Medial Grade Martial Kings stopped when they saw the middle-aged man. They said in shock, "That is the Bloody Bladesman, Sun Guangquan. Unexpectedly, he is here as well."
Someone to the said exclaimed, "Sun Guangquan?! The one of the ten great bladesman of the Ancient Desolate Land, Sun Guangquan?!"
"Aside from him, who else can it be? There is that Dragon Tooth Saber. Rumor has it that his entire body is a Secret Treasure; his strength is unfathomable. If a Martial Monarch does not appear, no one can match him. We can forget about this secret treasure."
"He is already so strong, yet he came here to compete for the fortuitous encounter in the Qianduan island with us. It looks like we cannot obtain anything this time."
"Never mind; since the first Secret Treasure already flew out, there will be a second one. We will see the situation at that time."
"Now that you mention it, the situation is strange. There is still half a month before the huge waves completely weaken. It began earlier this time."
The Secret Treasure that broke through the huge waves and rushed off attracted all the nearby cultivators. Some of the cultivators who had just left also rushed back.
Xiao Chen stayed to the side and listened for a long time before he understood the situation.
It turned out that every time the huge waves weaken, some Secret Treasure would fly out from the Qianren island. When Secret Treasures stopped appearing, that was the moment the huge wave had completely weakened.
"Bang!"
While Xiao Chen pondered, a loud sound came from the south side of Qianren Island. It was another Secret Treasure flying out.
When the many cultivators heard it, they all chased after it. There were no less than a hundred people, and they were all Martial Kings.
There were simply too many people competing for the Secret Treasure. Even if Xiao Chen managed to snatch it, it would be hard to leave. Hence, Xiao Chen lost interest.
I should test these waves strength, Xiao Chen thought to himself. When the strength of the huge waves weakens, I will be better prepared.
This will prevent the situation of being unprepared and missing my chance to enter the island.
Xiao Chen's figure flashed through the air a few times, and he arrived before the north side of the huge waves. The intense waves rushed up restlessly. It did not look like they had the possibility of stopping.
Furthermore, it looked like they had inexhaustible strength. The sound of the gushing water was like a huge army marching, rumbling relentlessly in Xiao Chen's ears.
There was also an extremely strong will contained within the huge waves. The closer Xiao Chen got, the clearer he could feel this strong will.
"This is the endless will of water!" Xiao Chen said softly as he looked gravely at the waves and felt the will.
They gushed unceasingly, endless huge waves with an extraordinary will of water.
Xiao Chen thought to himself, It is possible that the Martial Sage that once ruled the Devil Savanna was not an ordinary Martial Sage.
This Martial Sage could change the natural laws of heaven and earth for such a long time, its might not vanishing after a thousand years. He was very possibly just a step away from becoming a Martial Emperor.
When Xiao Chen was a hundred meters away from the huge waves, he stopped. He clenched his fist and circulated the Dragon and Tiger Body Sculpting Art. Instantly, immense strength poured into his fist.
The Qi whirlpool in Xiao Chen's dantian also started spinning rapidly. The purple liquid flowed along his meridians. His Essence and physical strength instantly merged.
"Ha!"
Xiao Chen released a loud warcry and pushed against the air. He turned into a purple arc of light and moved a hundred meters in the blink of an eye.
There was the illusion of a tiger and dragon in his fist wind. The dragon hissed, and the tiger roared, causing Xiao Chen's momentum to rise to its peak. This was the final move of the Great Dragon Tiger Fist, Dragon Hisses Tiger Roars.
By merging physical strength and Essence, plus using the Great Dragon Tiger Fist, Xiao Chen's punch achieved one hundred thousand kilograms of force. It was sufficient to blast away half of a mountain.
"Bang!"
The fist wind was like a roar of thunder, causing the air to tremble. Space was like white paper tearing layer by layer.
Xiao Chen's punch carrying one hundred thousand kilograms of force struck the huge waves violently. The massive waves acted like a solid metal wall.
There was a dull sound, and a large hole opened in the waves. However, before Xiao Chen could rejoice, the hole quickly mended, becoming solid again.
A wave reflected the intense force, and Xiao Chen's organs trembled. He flew back like a fired cannonball.
Xiao Chen had prepared long ago; his body spun through the air. After a long time, he slowly dissipated the force.
Xiao Chen's complexion was incredibly pale. He stopped spinning and looked at the huge wave. He muttered, "Not fast enough. Insufficient explosive power. The unending will of water will give me, at most, a second to react. After it weakens, I might get two seconds, but I should have, at best, three seconds.
"Bang!"
Just as Xiao Chen muttered to himself, a hole suddenly appeared on the huge wall before him. A Secret Treasure flickering with a multicolored light launched from the hole.
Xiao Chen's expression turned grave, and he quickly chased it. At this moment, he was the only person in front of this huge wave, and the Secret Treasure was so close to him. Since there was an opportunity, he should snatch it first and play it by ear after that.
"Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, Azure Dragon Tail Whip!"
Xiao Chen executed his Heaven Ranked Movement Technique. He moved like an azure flood dragon swinging its tail in the sky. He managed to grab the Secret Treasure flicking with a multicolored light quickly.
"So, it is an inner vest. Based on the aura of this inner vest, it should be a top quality Inferior Grade Secret Treasure" Xiao Chen said softly to himself.
According to that introductory book on Secret Treasures Xiao Chen once found in the Fire Li Sect remnants, Secret Treasures were separated by grades. From the lowest to the highest, they were Inferior Grade, Medial Grade, Superior Grade, and Immortal Grade.
Secret Treasures like the Clear Wind Robes, Windwalk Shoes, and the jade pendant on his chest were all Inferior Grade Secret Treasures. Furthermore, there were lousier ones; they were not worth too much.
It was very hard to see the truly valuable Secret Treasures at a regular auction.
"Brat, leave the Secret Treasure behind. This is not for someone like you, a Superior Grade Martial Saint."
"Xiu! Xiu!"
Some people had noticed the appearance of this Secret Treasure. They quickly headed over to Xiao Chen. Based on their auras, they were Medial Grade Martial Kings.
Some of the cultivators who chased after the first two Secret Treasures saw that Xiao Chen was only a Superior Grade Martial Saint. They felt that he was easier to deal with and went for him.
Since Xiao Chen had already obtained the Secret Treasure, there was no reason for him to give it away. Xiao Chen ignored that group of people and turned into a purple flash of light, rapidly heading away.
"A Superior Grade Martial Saint obtained a Secret Treasure and is trying to run; chase him!"
The group of people did not believe that a mere Superior Grade Martial Saint could be faster than them. They laughed coldly.
However, not long after the chase began, only half of the initial hundred-odd people were left. The figure they chased darted up and down like an azure dragon.
Xiao Chen's speed was shocking fast. Furthermore, there were no signs of him stopping to rest. It was hard to imagine a Superior Grade Martial Saint could be this fast.
"Lightning Evasion!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Bolts of lightning flashed across the surface of the sea. Xiao Chen's position changed with each bolt of lighting. In a short while, half of the fifty people remaining were left behind.
When Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense felt that there were only twenty-odd people remaining behind him, he smiled and activated the Windwalk Shoes. His speed increased by twenty percent, and he achieved more than twice the speed of sound. He was only slightly short of reaching Mach 3.
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