northernbook Chapter 118: Fighting among Fellow Disciples
Chapter 118: Fighting among Fellow Disciples
The other two people in the same group with Nian Zhi, one is a disciple of Tianyin Sect, and the other is a casual cultivator with considerable practical experience.
The jade flute used by the disciple of Tianyin Sect had a very wide radiation range, and the wandering cultivator's footwork showed at a glance that he had traveled around the world for a long time. Even Lu Zhaozhao couldn't see where he would go next for a while.
"Junior sister's opponent is a bit tricky."
Lu Zhaozhao had no bias in this regard and made an objective evaluation.
Ying Che nodded, the worry between his brows growing heavier. He said anxiously, "Junior Sister has just achieved a breakthrough, her energy is weak, and the opponent she met is well versed in fighting. It's really..."
He didn't say anything else, but Lu Zhaozhao knew that he was feeling sorry for Nian Zhi's luck.
With a flicker of mockery in his eyes, Lu Zhaozhao asked softly, "Brother, how did Junior Sister Nian achieve the Jindan breakthrough in such a short time? Was it Master who did it?"
Ying Che turned around suddenly, with fear and other indescribable emotions in his eyes, and opened his mouth.
"Brother, this is against the rules."
Lu Zhaozhao spoke first, interrupting Ying Che's words.
How could a person, from a humble cultivation base, suddenly catch up to the top of their generation? Nian Zhi wasn't a person of exceptional talent, and even if Liao Chou possessed a unique physique and was born to cultivate Taoism, it wouldn't be possible for him to improve so much in such a short period of time.
The only possibility is that a person with high cultivation level forcibly transferred her true qi to raise her cultivation threshold. This is not without side effects, but Lu Zhaozhao believes that if it is Yun Xian, this side effect should not be a big deal.
However, doing so is against the rules because this is not the cultivation level of the cultivator himself.
Lu Zhaozhao looked at Ying Che disappointedly and said, "Apart from Master, I can't think of anyone else who has this kind of ability."
Until this moment, all the etiquette and laws have completely collapsed.
In Lu Zhaozhao's memories, the master who was a model of cultivation and the senior brothers who were dedicated to their duties were all imparted with openness and integrity. But now, at a grand gathering like the Golden Palace Banquet, they were blatantly cheating and disregarding the rules.
All of a sudden, all my doubts were cleared up.
Why was Yun Xian so angry when he summoned her privately? Because he suspected that he had gotten the opportunity, and if he had not gone, this opportunity would most likely have been Nian Zhi's, and they would not need to fake it.
After Ying Che appeared with Master Bai Yuan, Yun Xian interrupted him. Lu Zhaozhao originally thought that it was a family disgrace that should not be made public. Although it was far-fetched, it made sense. But now it seems that he is more afraid of involving Nian Zhi who is behind the scenes.
Ying Che understood through Lu Zhaozhao's eyes that she already knew everything.
"Junior sister, there's a reason for doing this." He tried to grab Lu Zhaozhao's hand, but she dodged him. Pain flashed through Ying Che's eyes. "Junior sister was attacked by demons when she was young, and her body is damaged. I've been to the Golden Terrace, and so has Master. There's a way to save Junior sister there."
"Senior Brother." Lu Zhaozhao was silent for a long time under Ying Che's gaze. After slowly exhaling, she raised her eyes and looked at Ying Che.
"If Nian Zhi wins this match, the next one will be between her and me. Who do you and Master hope will win?"
Lu Zhaozhao's eyes were so hot that they seemed to burn Ying Che. He looked away unnaturally and set his gaze on the playing table.
After a long time without receiving a response, Lu Zhaozhao laughed at himself and stood up.
"Brother, I have a friendship of over ten years. You don't have to put on such a show in front of me like you did today. Just say it directly. But brother, I will not show mercy. If you want my sister to win, you and Master can use other tricks."
His tone was full of sarcasm, and he concealed all his harshness. Lu Zhaozhao gave him one last look, then looked up. Yun Xian had appeared at some point, observing the situation from afar.
For the first time, after looking at each other, Lu Zhaozhao did not follow the etiquette between teacher and student. She picked up the sword on the table, caught a glimpse of Ying Che's clenched fist out of the corner of her eye, sneered, and walked away quickly, as if she would be stuck by dirt if she was a step slower.
When they reached the periphery, the bell rang, signaling the end of the competition. Lu Zhaozhao turned around and saw Nian Zhi half-kneeling on the stage, alone and panting. She also looked up and met Lu Zhaozhao's gaze.
Lu Zhaozhao raised her eyebrows. She suddenly felt that this competition had another kind of fun.
As the sun sets, the qualifiers for the group stage have all been decided. Twenty people are now in the center of the square. Qingsongzi and the leaders of various factions are standing on the stage, assigning the next schedule.
"The first round of the A-level test is between Emperor Huizong of the Qing Dynasty, Lu Zhaozhao, and Emperor Huizong of the Qing Dynasty, Nian Zhi."
Everyone's eyes fell on the two female cultivators of Emperor Huizong of Qing.
Fights between fellow disciples have always been a topic of much discussion among the world, and the rumors that these two people are at odds with each other have made this competition even more interesting.
"Senior Sister." Nian Zhi's voice penetrated the crowd, and the person's actions attracted everyone's attention.
She slowly walked towards Lu Zhaozhao and stopped only one step away. Her face was full of respect, but her eyes were full of provocation.
"Senior sister, please show some mercy and don't let me, your junior sister, lose face."
In front of him was no longer the weak Nian Zhi of the past. The tiger faintly revealed its claws hidden behind its back.
"Junior sister, stop joking. If I show mercy, I will be violating the rules of the competition. I cannot bear the blame for this."
Lu Zhaozhao laughed, too lazy to argue with her. Taking advantage of her unhappy expression, he walked past her and whispered, "If this matter were exposed, it would be disgraceful for the sect, but no matter how useful something is, it's not yours. Your opponent won't show mercy. If you want to win, you'd better show your true abilities."
After saying that, Lu Zhaozhao walked straight forward. She heard the creaking sound of Nian Zhi's hands clenching, but she did not see Nian Zhi's ashen face and the fierceness that flashed in his eyes.