Chapter 149 Yuan Qing Kun Cheng Duel
Yuan Qing's disciples were practicing with great concentration, some were meditating, some were practicing martial arts, and some were studying Taoism. However, when they were concentrating, they heard the summoning bell from Kuncheng Peak ringing.
Since the summoning bell rang, something must have happened. All the disciples immediately put down what they were doing and rushed to the Wuji Palace.
When Banxia arrived at the dojo outside Wuji Palace, many people had already gathered there. She was wondering what had happened when she heard a burst of cheers.
Could it be that the headmaster had a sudden inspiration and set up a stage here to perform a big show?
If it could be called a big show, it was indeed a big show, but it was a stage set up by Lingxiang to help the Kunwu Sect, and Shangqing Zhenren only provided a venue for it.
Just when Banxia didn't know what to do, she saw Lianqiao waving at her not far away. She hurried over and found that there were two people fighting on the martial arts stage. When she looked, she saw that one was wearing a blue Taoist robe and the other was wearing a red Taoist armor.
"What's going on?" Banxia asked hurriedly before she got close.
Lian Qiao stretched out her hand and pulled her over: "The visitors to the sect two days ago were these people. They said they were from the Kunwu Sect and came to learn from each other. So, the sect has made arrangements for them."
Lian Qiao raised her hand to signal, and Banxia looked in the direction she pointed. On the Wangxian Terrace, the headmaster and the seven elders were all sitting there, and next to the headmaster sat someone they had never seen before.
Banxia was a little puzzled now. Lianqiao said that he came a few days ago, but why had she never heard of him?
At this time, Qian Yuan Zhenren stood up and said to the people under the Wangxian Terrace:
"A few days ago, our friend Kunwu came to visit us, in order to exchange Taoist techniques and martial arts. However, we know that there is a hierarchy in Taoism, and it would be unfair if new and old disciples were on the same stage. So Taoist Xuantan discussed with us and decided to let the new disciples compete, so that it would be fair and just. We just did it to liven up the atmosphere, and now most people have arrived. If anyone is confident in his or her own cultivation, he or she can go on stage and try. Even if he or she loses, it doesn't matter. It's just a competition, and the important thing is to participate."
"But since this is a competition, there are three rules to follow. First, you must not use too much force, and stop when you are satisfied. Second, if you fall off the martial arts stage, you will be considered defeated. Third, this is just a competition between two factions, and you must not damage the harmony or bear grudges."
"This competition will be held in a ring arena. The winner will receive a marrow cleansing pill personally refined by Elder Fu Cang of my sect!"
As Zhenren Qianyuan spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to a square table on the martial arts stage. On the table was a small box that was open. Inside was a pill that glowed with golden light.
This medicine is obviously of great value!
The name of Elder Fu Cang was not unfamiliar to those present. Not to mention the disciples of the Yuanqing Sect, even the disciples of the Kunwu Sect had heard about the purpose of this trip before the visit.
Whoever can obtain this pill can not only use it himself, but also exchange it for a lot of money. It's a pity that only new disciples can compete. But I think whoever gets it will definitely present it to Taoist Xuantan with both hands.
Under the reward, there must be a brave man.
Among the disciples of Kunwu Sect, a burly man jumped onto the martial arts stage, bowed towards the Wangxian Stage and said:
"Disciple Shao Yuan, I am willing to fight!"
The man on the stage had a dark square face, angry brows and a ferocious look, which added a bit of momentum to him. He turned over, took out a nine-section long whip from behind him, and swung it to the ground, making a "snapping" sound that made it even more powerful.
However, no one from the Yuanqing Sect responded to the challenge, which made Master Zhaoming extremely anxious. This was a top-grade marrow cleansing pill! The sect usually taught its disciples to keep a low profile, but how could they do this today? Even for the sake of the sect's reputation, they had to keep quiet, right? If outsiders knew about this, wouldn't they say that the Yuanqing Sect was timid? !
Seeing his master sitting upright, Cheng Yu knew that he was anxious. He flipped over and flew onto the martial arts stage. He bowed to the Wangxiantai, then bowed to Shao Yuan, and said loudly:
"Yuanqing faction's Chengqi is willing to accept the challenge!"
Shao Yuan was a little surprised to see that the person coming was of the same size as himself. He had been in Yuanqing Sect for a few days and had only met people of small stature. He didn't expect that there would be such a person.
However, his expression was calm. He just bowed politely, said "Please teach me", and then got into position.
But Cheng Yu just stood there with his hands behind his back, and he didn't take out any weapons or magic tools. For a while, there was no movement on the stage.
Shao Yuan was a little confused when he saw this: "Daoyou, why don't you use weapons to fight back? Do you look down on my Kunwu Sect?"
Cheng Yu smiled when he heard this and said, "Daoyou, you have misunderstood. I am a disciple of Master Zhaoming of the Yuanqing Sect. I have learned some basic formation techniques from him since I entered the Dao. It is precisely because I am cautious that I intend to fight with formation techniques."
Shao Yuan nodded after hearing this. He had heard before that Master Zhao Ming of the Yuanqing Sect was very good at formation techniques. This time, the other party's behavior clearly showed that he was showing enough respect.
"In that case, let's get started."
But despite that, neither of them moved. The audience was puzzled - did these two people come on stage just to show off their skills and just stand there? Or were these two people so skilled that they were fighting with their minds?
In reality, this is naturally not the case.
Most of those who are good at forming formations will have some magical weapons hidden on their bodies all year round, which they will not easily show on a normal day. Only when the opponent makes a move will they instantly make hand gestures and twist their fingers to activate them. If they are not sure of a single blow, they will surely be defeated if they act rashly.
Those who are good at setting up formations usually do not take the initiative to attack, so as not to expose their abilities and give others an opportunity to take advantage.
"Alas~ What a pity... What a pity..."
Banxia and Lianqiao were looking at the stage nervously when they heard a sigh beside them, followed by a crisp "click" sound.
They turned their heads and saw Lingxiang standing beside them, peeling pine seeds in her hands, as if she was watching a show. However, she did not eat the peeled pine seeds and just put them in a blue purse.
It was at this moment that Banxia reacted. She had been feeling that something was missing. It turned out that Elder Fu Cang was missing from the stage.
She and Lian Qiao were about to salute, but Lingxiang stopped them.
"It is inconvenient to tell others about my identity now, so you two don't have to be so polite," she said as she squeezed towards the two of them. As soon as she got in front of them, she said, "There is no need to be like this when we meet on weekdays. We are of similar age, so we can be sisters. Just call me by my name. Calling me elder all the time makes me feel extremely uncomfortable."
As for why Banxia likes Lingxiang, it is because of Lingxiang's free and easy personality. She never looks at others based on their status, but only treats others with sincerity. She is also a person who never pretends.
Lian Qiao was reluctant at first, but Banxia pulled her back.
"In that case, I will call you Lingxiang."
Lian Qiao's eyes widened in shock when she heard Banxia call out Lingxiang's name directly without even a hint of respect or raising her hand.
This……
Isn't this against etiquette?
However, Lingxiang seemed to really not care, and just smiled and said, "That's right!" She even squeezed towards the two of them and said, "There are very few women in the sect, and they still have to stick to etiquette like this, which is really boring."
After hearing this, Lian Qiao finally felt relieved. It seemed that Elder Fu Cang really didn't care about these things, just as Banxia had always told her.
No wonder Banxia always talked to her about Elder Fu Cang before. These two people really have similar personalities.
But it was difficult for him to speak for a while, so he had to change the subject: "Just now you said it was a pity, what was it?" Lingxiang smacked her lips when she heard it, took out another pine seed from her pocket and started to peel it, saying with a click of the tongue: "I feel sorry for Cheng Yu's skills, I didn't expect that your uncle Zhao Ming actually taught him formation techniques. His sword skills were so good before. If he had practiced until now, I think he would have made some achievements."
Lian Qiao was deeply concerned. She had seen Cheng Yu's swordsmanship before. It was indeed very powerful. But she didn't understand why he couldn't practice swordsmanship even if he practiced formation art? She still remembered that Master Cheng Xin was also quite good at formation art, but he was often seen practicing with a sword.
Besides, don’t we have to use swords to set up formations in many cases?
The methods involved are naturally different. For example, for Master Chengxin, swordsmanship is his forte, while formation techniques are just an auxiliary to him and are not used too often.
But if you practice formations, the sword can't be used as a weapon, but it's more appropriate to call it a magic weapon. If you use a sword at that time, the role of the sword is just to draw out the spiritual energy in the body to set up the formation.
However, compared to Cheng Yu, that may not be the case. Since Cheng Yu is so good at swordsmanship, it is possible that he can practice both to perfection. I just don't know how Master Zhao Ming will train him.
Forget it. After all, he is Senior Brother Zhao Ming's disciple. How to teach him is his business. It has nothing to do with her.
Thinking so, Lingxiang threw a pine seed into her purse.
Now she is here as a substitute spirit and cannot enjoy these, but she can prepare them first, and eat them all after this matter is settled. It will be a great pleasure.
Just as he was thinking about it, Shao Yuan on the stage twisted his hands, turned around, swung his long whip, and attacked Cheng Yu. The whip made a roaring sound and was surrounded by streaks of lightning.
As the saying goes, an inch longer, an inch stronger. I am a long whip, which gives me a considerable advantage over the unarmed Chengqi. I might as well strike first and maximize this advantage. I might then win in one fell swoop.
The whip was swung towards Cheng Yu with a flash of lightning. It was so fast that it seemed like a bolt of lightning and was about to hit him.
But Cheng Yu did not panic. He waited until the long whip was close to him, then he squatted down and dodged it easily. Then he used his hands to form the Five Elements Wood Character Formula.
Lingxiang was a little surprised when she saw it. After not seeing it for several months, she didn't expect that Chengqi had already reached the foundation-building stage. Although the hand gesture he performed was just a very common Five Elements Technique, it was a small formation move.
This formation can summon things seen in daily life according to the will of the caster, and it is a basic formation used in actual combat. It can only be practiced by those with foundation-building cultivation.
It seems that Senior Brother Zhao Ming is quite good at teaching people, and I underestimated him.
Cheng Qi was seen making hand gestures like an old hand who was used to the technique of hand gestures. As his hand gestures were fixed, several trees suddenly sprang out from the ground on both sides of him.
As a result, Shao Yuan could no longer use the whip technique, and he could no longer use the thunder technique.
This move was quite ingenious. Even the elders on the stage had to praise it. Master Zhao Ming felt proud and his face flushed with joy.
He had previously struggled with how to train this disciple, but he did not expect that he would take the initiative to ask to learn the art of formation.
At first, Master Zhaoming felt sorry for him. He had seen Cheng Yu's swordsmanship before, but he was not good at it. He once thought of asking Master Chengxin to teach him, but he did not expect that Cheng Yu was very talented in array formations. In just a few months, he could master some basic array formations. Moreover, his reaction was excellent. Even if he was given a random array formation question, he could quickly make a hand gesture.
This disciple really satisfied him! It was worth his Fire Spirit Pearl.
But when he thought of the Fire Spirit Pearl, Master Zhao Ming's cheeks twitched, and his sense of pride disappeared a lot.
I feel so sad! I feel so sad!
Shao Yuan, on the other side, saw this scene, but he did not panic. He just withdrew his hand and collected all the nine-section whips in his hand.
Since whipping doesn't work, just throw the whip!
Thinking of this, Shao Yuan turned around and approached Cheng Yu. When they were still three or four steps apart, he threw the whip in his hand towards Cheng Yu. Only then did Cheng Yu see that the first section of the nine-section whip was actually holding a dagger.
Seeing the dagger coming, Cheng Yu quickly used his martial arts to retreat, and then he performed a small move with his hand, which was a golden technique.
As soon as the hand seals were made, a sword appeared in front of Cheng Yu. It was the soft sword he had used when he was in the outer sect. He quickly took it, raised the sword and swung it, wrapping Shao Yuan's soft whip around the blade.
Banxia was a little worried when she saw this. Shao Yuan was a soft whip and also proficient in thunder magic. Wouldn't it be like walking into a trap if she was entangled by him?
Not only Banxia thought so, everyone thought so too. However, based on the situation just now, Cheng Yu could only use this as a delaying tactic.
At this moment, Shao Yuan made a hand gesture and was about to use the thunder magic he had just used. When everyone saw this, they were all worried for Cheng Yu. Even Master Zhao Ming sat up and stared at the martial arts stage intently.
Although Shao Yuan's cultivation is not high, if he were to be hit by this blow, the damage would be severe and he might be injured.
Everyone was extremely nervous, but Lingxiang was very calm. She actually took out another pine seed from her waist bag and started peeling it. The crackling sound was even louder.
It's not that she doesn't care, of course, but she believes that Cheng Yu must have some plan.
Lingxiang was sure that Cheng Qi would win this round.
It happened in a flash. Just as the thunder magic was about to be cast, Cheng Yu exerted force and sent the sword out. The sword flew towards one of the trees he had just summoned under the force of Cheng Yu, and the sword was stuck firmly on the branch.
The thunder spell naturally hit the tree, but Shao Yuan's whip was still entangled with the sword, and before he could let go, Cheng Yu turned around and kicked him off the martial arts stage.
All this happened in a matter of seconds, and before anyone could react, they heard a cheer coming from somewhere, and then everyone followed suit.
The person who was cheering was naturally Lingxiang, but now she was hidden in the crowd and was shouting in a low voice, so no one knew who she was.
Shao Yuan, who was kicked off the martial arts stage, stood up, holding his chest, and bowed to Cheng Yu, without any displeasure on his face: "Brother Daoist is very smart, I admit I am inferior to you."
Cheng Yu also returned the greeting: "Thank you!"
(End of this chapter)
