Chapter 9: Sword Qi Soars Through the Clouds

  If someone had told the various heroes of the Jianghu a day earlier that there was an unknown young girl who could fight evenly with Wei Zhuang, the successor of the Ghost Valley, no one would have believed it.

  Who is Wei Zhuang?

  One of the two successors of the Kui Valley School's Vertical and Horizontal Style, the leader of the Flowing Sand, a world-renowned swordsman, famous for over ten years, and under his sword, there are probably only a handful of people who can exchange a few moves with him.

  However, today, within the Mo Family's estate, many people were fortunate enough to witness this almost impossible scene with their own eyes. Many silently repeated the name of that young girl in their hearts.

  Taoist Sword Sect, Broken Army Jade Light.

  Taoist sect, Sword Sect.

  The Taoist sect split into two major sword schools, Heaven and Man. This woman only mentioned the name "Sword School", either intentionally concealing her lineage or unintentionally disregarding this opposition.

  Po Jun and Yao Guang are both names of star mansions, referring to the seventh star of the Big Dipper, which transforms into a destructive energy that governs killing and beheading. Wherever Po Jun is present, weapons and armor will flourish, and chaos and separation will arise. The Southern Dipper governs life, while the Northern Dipper governs death. Po Jun is a star with extremely strong evil energy in the Northern Dipper, and ordinary people would not dare to use it as a name. When everyone saw Yao Guang's appearance, they didn't seem to be restricted by the rules of the sect either. The only explanation is that Po Jun was his birth star, so he was named "Yao Guang".

  At such a young age, with such bearing, and with such swordsmanship.

  She is indeed worthy of being called "Jade Light".

  Everyone's face changed color one after another.

  Chi Yan initially thought that Yao Guang was courting death by daring to challenge Wei Zhuang, but when that astonishing sword intent burst forth, she was actually intimidated, her breathing disordered. That sword intent and aura were in no way inferior to Gai Nie's. Her face gradually turned pale as she struggled to maintain her position at the edge of the arena, wanting to be ready to rush over at a moment's notice if necessary.

  Compared to Akane Tsunemori, who was genuinely worried about Utena, Touga didn't have as many concerns. He just found it hilarious that Utena had misjudged the situation so badly, thinking of Wakaba as a harmless kitten and ending up in such an embarrassing predicament. It was truly a rare sight to behold.

  Several leaders of the Mohist school retreated slightly when the two men started fighting, still thinking about taking advantage of the situation to rescue them. When Yao Guang unfolded his sword momentum, several people had to retreat again and again, and finally almost retreated for several feet before barely standing firm. Not to mention taking advantage of the situation to rescue them, they were almost unable to muster the idea of fighting under the intimidation of that pressing sword intent.

  The various heroes of the hundred schools of thought who were hiding in the outer corridors also had to make a defensive gesture.

  Unlike the Inverted River of Sand, Mo Jia and the various heroes of the Hundred Schools who rushed to help were in a much better mood. From the initial hidden worries to the current praise and surprise, no one is worried that the girl on the field will die in vain now. Now, those who are worried about their lives are probably others.

  Mozi giant couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Yao brother, is this Miss Yao Guang your disciple?"

  This question was also what others wanted to ask, and everyone immediately cast their eyes towards Xiao Yaozi.

  Xiaoyaozi was both proud and perplexed, smiling as he stroked his beard, saying in a low voice: "This young man's martial arts skills indeed originated from the Taoist school, but he is not my sect's disciple. He must be one of Shifu's secretly hidden inner circle elites from recent years."

  At this thought, Xiao Yao Zi couldn't help but reveal a smile.

  Song Rongzi's Shixiong publicly ordered the Tianzong sect to avoid the world, but now he has let this young genius who will surely reveal his head and attract attention from all walks of life come out of the mountain. What does this mean?

  At such a young age, even if he has exceptional talent, it would take several years of hard work to achieve this level of swordsmanship. He must have started training in the mountains as a child and is probably a disciple of the same sect. How could someone like him leave the mountains without his master's knowledge?

  Forget it, no need to think too much, just wait for this battle to end, and you will know.

  Everyone got such an answer and congratulated Xīyángzǐ's door on having such a junior.

  No matter what genre, how glorious it was in the past, if there is no successor, it will eventually disappear. With such excellent juniors, at least one faction can ensure that its essence will not be lost for 50 years, and how can we not congratulate.

  The words from Xiao Yao Zi's mouth were polite, but the smile in his eyes grew thicker.

  Regardless of his differences in ideology with his fellow disciples, the opposition between the two schools of Taoism is such that it has been passed down to this day, which is indeed a blessing for Taoism.

  Among all the people present, probably only one person believed from the beginning that Yao Guang would definitely win - this was Xiang Shao Yu who had quietly arrived at the scene. As a child, he had heard Xiang Shao Long tell many stories about Yao Guang, almost creating a mythical impression, and therefore he had an extremely strong faith in Yao Guang, a faith that was even stronger than Yao Guang's own.

  Wei Zhuang, who was on the battlefield, felt that kind of terrifying oppression more clearly than anyone else.

  Such a sharp sword energy, such a heavy sword intent, without the slightest hesitation, without a moment's wavering, as firm as a rock, as cold as wind and snow. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that someone who could produce this kind of sword intent was just an underage child!

  Could I have had such a sword intent and sword heart at an age similar to hers?

  Even Su Zhe from Weizhuang cannot give a positive answer with a clear conscience at this time.

  In fact, at a similar age, he had just joined the Ghost Valley for a short time and was defeated by Gai Nie several times in a row. If he had such swordsmanship back then, how could he have lost so powerlessly!

  Taoist...

  "Hum, the Taoist sect has been silent for so many years, disappearing from the eyes of the world, yet secretly cultivating someone like this?!"

  If she were given another ten years, perhaps with just the long sword in her hand, she would be able to shake the world!

  Wei Zhuang knew he hadn't been struck by a qinna, yet his body was unable to move. He could only attribute it to "Dao Shu". He wasn't clear why the person in front of him didn't take advantage of their victory and instead leisurely condensed one after another sword energy, which seemed somewhat showy to him.

  Wei Zhuang sneered and said: "The Taoist disciples are indeed different from the ordinary, only taking action at this time, worthy of being the carefree and forgetful Taoist sect."

  This sentence is extremely vicious and directly points to Yao Guang intentionally watching the Mo family being heavily injured but not taking action, bringing up the Taoist doctrine of "Tai Shang Wang Qing" ( Supreme Forgetfulness), in fact accusing her of being cold-blooded and ruthless. Wei Zhuang's words are not simply for venting anger, but using language as a sword, turning words into blades, directly pointing at Yao Guang's heart. If Yao Guang has even the slightest wavering in her mind, it may be possible to create a deep rift, and even shake her Taoist heart. If the Taoist heart is shaken, then the sword momentum cannot be maintained.

  Everyone present was intelligent and immediately understood what Wei Zhuang meant. They all turned their gaze to Yao Guang.

  Contrary to everyone's expectations, Yao Guang did not show a hint of anger or guilt, but instead revealed a puzzled expression. With his left hand pointing at the sword and his right hand holding the sword, he continued to bring down another air sword before speaking.

  "You overpraise me, I myself know that I am far from being 'above all emotions'."

  If she could really achieve the state of "wiping out emotions", how would she still be unable to let go of her desire for revenge against her family's killer after so many years, and how would she throw herself into battle again after cultivating herself for so many years?

  Wei Zhuang's words were originally not praise, but Yao Guang countered with a single sentence, and he almost wanted to scold someone.

  Who's praising you!

  Yao Guang's movements in her hand were not chaotic at all, and one by one fell into the atmosphere.

  Lonely Sword Breaks Day's Momentum, Breaking the Azure Sky — Using aura to capture the opponent's movements, making it easier for the sword energy to attack the enemy's vitals.

  Divine Sword Seizes the Initiative, Transforming into Three Purities - Using aura circulation to assist and benefit one's own side while hindering the enemy, reducing one's own internal energy consumption, and also causing the opponent to expend a bit more energy in order to execute their moves.

  Chaotic Heaven and Earth's momentum, colliding yin and yang - enhances internal power attack's potency.

  Ice Sword Imprisons Dragon's Might, Swallowing Sun and Moon - Seal off the enemy's chance to use light body martial arts, eliminate one's own stagnant true energy.

  Ling Jian Ying Yuan Shi, Zhuan Qian Kun - Using aura as a shield to reduce damage while increasing internal energy circulation speed, making moves faster.

  The Pure Yang Sect's disciples, regardless of whether they are from the Qi Sect or the Sword Sect, will all release various auras to benefit themselves and defeat their enemies. Those who use them skillfully will be invincible.

  Swords condensed into long swords fell one after another, and the sharp sword energy shook the ground to appear fine cracks like spider webs.

  Yao Guang seemed to have just realized the implication of Wei Zhuang's previous words, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, letting out a disdainful hum.

  "If you're asking why I didn't make a move earlier... how dare you ask such a stupid question? As a member of the Kui Valley sect, I won't be underestimated. You know I'm heavily injured and my energy is depleted. If I had made a move when you were still in top condition, wouldn't that be suicidal? Of course, I had to wait until you're exhausted and your spirit and body are both damaged, like a bow at the end of its strength. Although I'm badly hurt, at least it's not fatal."

  The moment Yao Guang's voice fell, the atmosphere in the great hall became extremely eerie, and everyone sank into a strange silence.

  Although it's true that one shouldn't rashly charge into the enemy's strong points, but when Yao Guang says it so solemnly and confidently, somehow it still feels a bit off.

  It seems like these few sentences...

  No matter how I listen, it's all - I'm going to take advantage of your misfortune, what can you do about it!

  Most of the people present were well-known masters for many years, even if they weren't heroes, they were heroic. The crowd who usually claimed to be "just" would never put this kind of talk on the table, so when they suddenly heard it, they all stunned for a few seconds.

  Yao Guang still seemed dissatisfied, her eyebrows curved and her eyes sparkled with amusement as she continued: "Or perhaps, sir, you think that if it weren't for taking advantage of the weak and bullying the strong, one couldn't win? I haven't even complained about being unjustly framed and suffering this disaster without cause. Yet the mastermind behind all this is asking for fairness now? How isn't this fair? I'm still recovering from my injuries, while you're also wounded and exhausted. If we compare our weapons, it seems like I'm still at a disadvantage. As the saying goes, 'It's better to cheat an old man than a poor young man.' I haven't cheated you, but you...

  She didn't continue speaking and just smiled softly.

  Don't cheat the old and poor, don't cheat the young and poor either.

  Although this sentence has never appeared in this world, it is easy to understand and most people can understand what it means at a glance.

  Someone looked at Wei Zhuang with a strange expression, who was young but had white hair all over his head, and almost couldn't help laughing out loud.

  If Yao Guang and Wei Zhuang were to switch places, Wei Zhuang would have been ridiculed for saying something like this. But now that it's Yao Guang, who appears to be at a disadvantage - as she herself said, in terms of age, weapons, physical condition, and every other aspect, Wei Zhuang has the upper hand while she is at a disadvantage - yet somehow she managed to gain the upper hand in this duel. It's really laughable and pitiful that she would say something like this under such circumstances. I don't know whether to applaud her for being clever and quick-witted or secretly call her shameless.

  Wei Zhuang was choked by Yao Guang's few words, his face turned bright red, and his killing intent almost boiled over.

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