Chapter 105: One Saber, Hundred Shadows, Lin Shimeng Defeated

No one was surprised that Yu Shaoqing had lost; the difference in strength was obvious. Lin Shimeng’s sword technique, however, had astonished them.

Sword techniques that attacked multiple targets were usually less powerful, since the Spiritual Qi had to spread out. Lin Shimeng’s attack had struck an entire group with tremendous force. Without his many protective treasures, Yu Shaoqing might even have been killed.

It came from the last sword manual Qin Xiao had won at yesterday’s auction. He had no use for it, so he had given it to Yun Man and Lin Shimeng. They had practiced for only one night and were not yet proficient, but the technique was already powerful.

“Twenty-seventh brother, you go up. Finish it quickly.”

Yu Chengfeng did not send the other disciple up. He was weaker than Shaoqing and would only embarrass them. Better to send his twenty-seventh brother instead.

“Fifth brother, do not worry.”

With those words, Yu Heguang strode onto the platform, gripping a large saber.

Unlike the usual sword cultivators, he wielded a large saber, a Middle Grade Dharma Treasure. The techniques he practiced were saber arts too.

He would not have come if his fifth brother had not found him this Middle Grade Dharma Treasure saber. Sabers were uncommon, and higher-grade ones were hard to find. He had previously used a Low Grade Dharma Treasure weapon.

“A saber cultivator? This will be different from the usual sword duel. Saber arts tend to be forceful. If a blow lands, it’ll be hard to get away unharmed.”

“True. There aren’t many saber cultivators. With so few opponents to practice against, she might be at a disadvantage.”

“You worry too much. The Tianyuan Sect has saber cultivators as well. Do you think this is some insignificant family of yours?”

The spectators began discussing Yu Heguang’s saber. Sword cultivators predominated in this world; those who used other weapons were few.

“Meng’er, do your best and do not push yourself beyond your limits.”

Tianyuan Sect had saber cultivators, but Lin Shimeng had little experience fighting them. Worried, Lin Tiancheng sent her a voice transmission.

“Still not making a move? If you do not act now, you will not get another chance.”

Yu Heguang held his saber as he spoke to Lin Shimeng.

As a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he disdained to attack first. He had to put on a show of dignity, after all. He belonged to the Yu Family of Central Province.

“Then pardon me.”

Knowing his cultivation was higher, Lin Shimeng held nothing back and fought at full strength.

But the gap in cultivation remained. No matter how Lin Shimeng attacked, she could not hurt him. She also had to guard against his techniques.

She even used Mountain Severance again, but Yu Heguang blocked that too.

“I can’t keep fighting like this. He isn’t even using his full strength. He’s just wearing me down.”

She knew he was holding back, yet the fight was still extremely difficult. Even wearing him down was a struggle.

“I have no other choice.”

Finding an opening, Lin Shimeng stopped and rapidly gathered all her Spiritual Qi into the sword in her hands. She was going to use another trump card. This chapter is updated first at novelping . com.

“Tianyuan Sword Strike!”

Once her Spiritual Qi had gathered, Lin Shimeng leaped into the air, holding her sword high with both hands. A huge sword shadow appeared and slashed toward Yu Heguang.

“So this is Tianyuan Sect’s signature Tianyuan Sword Strike? It doesn’t look like much.”

Yu Heguang had also prepared while Lin Shimeng readied her attack. He wanted to test his saber art. Since she had used a powerful move, he would have to put in some effort too.

“Thousand Saber Slash, first form: Hundred-Shadow Slash!”

Yu Heguang used his own signature technique, though only its first form. In his view, that was enough.

The enormous saber and sword shadows collided in midair. A huge shock wave swept across the arena.

Fortunately, a Formation protected the arena, keeping the destructive force from spreading beyond it. Even so, the strong wind that passed through the Formation tousled everyone’s hair.

“What a powerful clash! Who won?”

“It has to be Pure Yang City. The opponent is in the late Nascent Soul stage, after all.”

“Stop guessing, the result is out.”

As the dust kicked up by the spiritual shockwave settled, Lin Shimeng knelt on one knee, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

She had taken the full force of the impact. She had not expected him to block even Tianyuan Sword Strike. She had lost.

“Disciple, step down. You have already done your best.”

Seeing this, Qin Xiao called out for her to withdraw.

“I have lost. Thank you for your restraint.”

Lin Shimeng knew he had not followed up with another attack; he had stopped once the outcome was clear. She stepped down.

“You did well. He really is strong. Take care of your injuries and recover first.”

As Lin Shimeng returned looking dejected, Qin Xiao pressed a bottle of Spirit Liquid into her hands. He told her not to dwell on it, but to heal and recover first.

“Understood. Thank you, Master.”

Lin Shimeng accepted the Spirit Liquid and returned to her seat to recover.

“Yun Man, are you sure you can do it? If not, I’ll go instead. His attacks really are fierce.”

Qin Xiao turned to Yun Man with a hint of concern.

“Don’t worry, Master. I’m not sure I can beat him, but he can’t hurt me either.”

Yun Man answered confidently. Visit novelping dot com for the full chapter.

“All right. Wear these boots for now. Don’t worry, your master doesn’t have athlete’s foot.”

Qin Xiao took off the Middle Grade Dharma Treasure boots he had brought from the Heavenly Clothes Pavilion treasury.

“What’s athlete’s foot?”

Yun Man asked, puzzled.

“Never mind. Even if I had athlete’s foot, it wouldn’t matter. This Middle Grade Dharma Treasure cleans itself and adjusts its size to fit the wearer. His cultivation is higher than yours, so you have no advantage in a head-on fight. You’ll need to be faster than him to win.”

Qin Xiao skipped past the athlete’s foot question and began explaining his tactics.

“Don’t worry, Master. I understand. I wasn’t too sure before, but with these boots, I’m confident I can beat him.”

Yun Man knew how effective the boots were. Wearing them, even Qin Xiao could match the speed of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. On her, they would make her far faster than one. She was confident she could win.

“Do your best, but do not grow careless. Master is here to back you up.”

Unfortunately, he had sent the Heart-Protecting Turtle Shell and the protective inner armor to the Immortal Dao Merchant Association for repair. Giving those to Yun Man too would have made things more secure.

“Understood, Master.”

Once she had put on the boots, Yun Man leaped lightly onto the platform.

“You truly are different. You feel even stronger than that Holy Maiden.”

Facing Yun Man at close range for the first time, Yu Heguang sensed her considerable strength.

“You are not bad either, though still weaker than my Master.”

Displeased by his condescending tone, Yun Man shot right back at him.

Though both hailed from Central Province, the Yu Family and the Yun Family were located in entirely different regions, meaning Yun Man had no need to conceal her background.

“Your master? You mean the man with no cultivation at all?”

Yu Heguang meant it as a question, not mockery.

Yun Man alone put enough pressure on him. He could not believe her master was an ordinary person with no cultivation.

“Indeed. If you wish to challenge my Master, you must get past me first.”

Yun Man confirmed it.

“Good. How interesting. I certainly wouldn’t mind meeting your master. Make your move.”

Despite his casual tone, Yu Heguang did not relax for a moment. He gave Yun Man his full attention.

With the pleasantries over, Yun Man wasted no more words. Sword in hand, she charged at Yu Heguang.

“Then receive my attack!”