Chong Zi - Chapter 12 : Sword Test Conference

The fairy wind swayed, a little cold. The rising sun quietly disappeared into the clouds, and the sky was getting darker, which made the scene more solemn.

Liuhe Hall was originally located on the main peak of Nanhua, but who would have thought that there would be a peak that had never been seen before today. The auspicious clouds intertwined, forming a spectacle with peaks on top. A giant stone platform stands high on the peak of Xinsheng Peak, which is a famous Tongtianmen that has not been opened for tens of thousands of years. Under Tongtianmen is a bottomless flying cliff, which leads directly to the ghost world of Huangquan. The clouds below the cliffs were rolling, and the white expanse was spectacular. It was the Fairy Gate Conference's test ground.

Thousands of disciples gathered at the edge of the cliff, all talking about the upcoming competition.

The sword exam meeting is held every five years. All entry-level students from the previous session must participate. This was a test to see how new students had entered the world in the past five years. This was of course the main focus of the meeting, but it wasn't what everyone was most worried about right now.

The Sword Testing Competition was not only an examination hall for new disciples, but also an arena for first disciples.

The status and strength of the first seat of Nanhua is only one level below the headmaster and the gods, who doesn't covet it? The Sword Testing Conference had just given all disciples a fair chance to compete. All Nanhua disciples, regardless of their generation or age, who are willing to take part, can go through a nomination competition, and then a winner will be selected from among them. If they managed to challenge the current leader then he would be Nanhua's new first disciple.

Mu Yu has served three consecutive terms.

This sword test conference has yet to start. Everyone was already looking forward to the final fight for the first disciple seat. They also secretly voted for several popular candidates. Some disciples even gambled privately regardless of sect rules, and the stakes were nothing more than herbs and grass. The point is that they have been practicing for several years. Principal Yu Du was also very concerned about the joy of the disciples below. Every time he came to the Sword Testing Conference he would be extra tolerant. Opens one eye and closes the other.

Fairy bells rang, loud and long.

Countless cranes and spirit birds followed the sound, circled around the clouds for several laps, falling into the shadows of the pine branches between the flying cliffs, and dozens of spirit foxes and white tigers came running away, looking for a rock to crouch down from. crowd. Ready to join in the fun.

White clouds slowly rose from the base of the peak and flew towards this side, accompanied by golden light and thousands of auspicious spirits.

The four of them stood in the clouds, Yu Du and Min Yunzhong stood in front and Qin Ke and Wen Ling were separated on both sides behind them.

Yu Du has changed into a purple robe today, with the mysterious crown of Sanqingdong on his head, walking on the nine stars and walking on the clouds, the blue ribbon around the waist tied with the Liuhe Divine Sword. The sword bears the five-colored hilt of the principal's identity passed down by the Nanhua ancestors. Min Yunzhong is still wearing a simple robe like every day, only that the Buddha Festival has also hung on the hand, a black sword spike that symbolizes his identity.

The cloud landed on the Tongtianmen high platform. Mu Yu and several of the oldest disciples were already waiting there, and thousands of students in the audience bowed to the headmaster at the same time. Yu Du raised his hand to gesture, and immediately sat down with Min Yunzhong.

Not long after, Xingxuan also came with his disciples, and the three immortals started chatting, not only praising each other's disciples, but secretly competing, especially Min Yunzhong and Yu Du, only Xingxuan sighed and stroked his beard languidly. The Heavenly Secrets Department is fully in charge of the secrets of heaven, and he is not good at magic. He and his apprentice had almost arrived to make their moves.

Several immortals spoke, Qin Ke stepped back and bowed to Mu Yu, "I haven't seen you for several years. Senior Mu must have improved his cultivation."

Mu Yu smiled, "There are so many things in weekdays, how can I have time to practice. Nephew is very talented and was taught by the Headmaster. In just a few years, you have become a half immortal body. Presumably your magic skills have progressed a lot. I hope that you will occupy the seat of the new first disciple.”

Qin Ke hurriedly said, "I don't dare."

Wen Lingzhi came over, pursed her lips and pushed him away, “Alright, let's all give it a try. It's also good to see Senior Brother Mu's skills.

Before Qin Ke and Mu Yu could reply, Min Yunzhong scolded, "You are still far from competing for the first disciple seat, so don't overestimate yourself."

Wen Lingzhi's face turned red, and she looked very dissatisfied, and said with a smile, "Master is too serious. This disciple is just joking."

In fact, Min Yunzhong is also worried. Mu Yu was his prided first disciple, and he held the first position for three consecutive terms. This time, it shouldn't be a problem. It's just that Qin Ke, a newcomer, has excellent muscles and bones. He had cultivated into a half-immortal body in just five years. Seeing that Yu Du's expression is not as good as in previous years, he must not be careless, if this time Mu Yu is defeated by a new junior. He couldn't hold back his old face.

Thinking of this, he turned his head and asked Mu Yu, "Is your broken sword still in use?"

Mu Yu said with a smile: "Master knows, it has been used for so long, it is still good to use."

As a disciple of the Sword Immortal, Mu Yu possessed an extraordinary quirk. That's why he doesn't like using tools. Think of how many rare swords Min Yunzhong deliberately prepared for him to choose from. But he just took out an ordinary steel sword. Min Yunzhong was almost mad at him, but what happened next fit the saying "The sword is like a man." His appearance may be ordinary, and his sword is very ordinary, but hidden in the depths, he won the first disciple seat when he participated in the sword test for the first time.

However, a good magic weapon will eventually take advantage of the enemy or in other ways. Min Yunzhong coaxed him a lot. Because he naturally disliked magic tools, it was impossible to communicate with the broken steel sword. It's better to get another good one as soon as possible, it's better than using a broken sword. Who knew that Mu Yu was surprisingly stubborn in this regard. He always apologized and scolded a lot for this. There is a saying that when a rabbit is stubborn, a tiger can't hold it, and finally Min Yunzhong gave up.

Min Yunzhong brought it up again at this time, because he was worried that he would suffer a loss with the magic weapon when he faced the competition. Hearing that Min Yunzhong knew that Qin Ke was not good enough, he snorted softly in his nose, "Where is your sword disciple Qin?"

Qin Ke replied, "I don't dare to use it at will so I haven't brought it with me right now."

Min Yunzhong glanced at it sideways, "Since it was given by the Headmaster, think about it it must be extraordinary. So why don't you take it and have a look?"

Qin Ke didn't resist, raised his hand, and in an instant, a blue shadow rushed out from the bottom of the peak, streaking across the sky, like a blue rainbow in the clouds, ethereal and imposing.

The long sword finally fell into his hand, reflecting his handsome and cold face, complementing each other.

All the disciples were stunned when they saw this, but only Mu Yu smiled.

Min Yunzhong was stunned for a moment, and looked at Yu Du with a half smile, but he said to Qin Ke, "Even the Ba Huang Sword was passed down to you. This shows the Headmaster's heart to teach you cultivation. You must not let him down."

Yu Du smiled and said, "Master Uncle has many capable people, and there is a proud disciple like Mu Yu. I am naturally anxious so I should be better at teaching my disciples." There was a hint of self-satisfaction between the words.

Qin Ke said respectfully, "Qin Ke doesn't dare to forget Master's teachings and Uncle's concern."

It just so happened that Min Yunzhong twitched the corners of his mouth. In fact, he had a very good impression of Qin Ke. He thought that if it wasn't for the little girl, the child would already adore him.

Despite liking him, Mun Yunzhong had to focus on his apprentice. Qin Ke had only studied for five years, so it was reasonable to say that it would be fine for Mu Yu to beat him, but now that Yu Du had even inherited the Ba Huang sword, wouldn't his disciple suffer? Won't my students suffer?

He turned to Mu Yu again, "As a teacher except teaching you well, I didn't give you any good magic weapons. I'll lend you my sword to use."

Mu Yu politely refused, "Disciple already has a sword, how can it be so easy to use the teacher's sword?"

Min Yunzhong was about to force him when suddenly a cloud flew in the distance.

Five-colored auspicious cloud, indicating that the future person has the position of infinite golden immortal, and the white clothes will remain unchanged for thousands of years. Just like the indifferent expression on his face, a silver spike representing the status of apologetics hung from his hand.

A young girl was standing to the right behind him.

Covered by the light of the person in front of her, the girl's figure looked small and pale. Her face was different from the beauty of other girls. Just like the person her face was slightly light and airy. At this moment, his eyes lowered, his expression restrained, and he held a small silver short staff in his right hand.

The teacher is like a painting, the female student is like a poem, and the shape is different, but it is absolutely beautiful and precise, and the temperament exuding from the two is extremely harmonious.

When Luo Yinfan returned to his seat, all the disciples had regained their senses, with expressions of respect on their faces, and some of them had lowered their eyes and dared not look any further.

Only Qin Ke frowned and stared blankly at the girl.

I had only glanced at him the day before yesterday, and subconsciously left an impression, and seeing him at this moment was not surprising. I didn't expect that the person following His Highness Chonghua would be him, could it be...

Perhaps, Zizhu Peak is accepting other disciples?

He had trained at Yu Chen Peak for five years, and he had no idea what was going on underneath. Little did he know that what he saw today was not the ugly girl from before, but a beautiful girl.

Next to Wen Lingzhi clenched the sword in his hand, his brow wrinkled rapidly, and then stretched out again, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness Chonghua is here. The test of the sword is about to start. It will be too eye-catching from the stage. You shouldn't like it." .Since Senior Brother Mu is taking care of it, why don't we go down and take a look?"

This is what Qin Ke meant. He nodded and walked off the stage first.

Moreover, Chongzi stood beside Luo Yinfan for a while. Seeing him talking to Yu Du and the others, he just backed away. He was about to ask Mu Yu when it was his turn to come forward but he suddenly heard someone in the crowd calling out to him, and turned around to take a look.

"Chongzi! Chongzi!"

It turned out that Yan Zhenzhu was also here, and he waved to this side. He has a very loud voice. This call, the others are fine. Qin Ke, who was surrounded by female disciples not far away, suddenly raised his eyes and looked again.

Chongzi didn't pay attention, and quickly ran off the stage, "Sister Zhenzhu."

Yan Zhenzhu just got married last year, and Chongzi also went to Hexi. After a year, she looked much more beautiful and plump than before, and her brows were full of brilliance.

Chongzi said sincerely, "Brother Zhenzhu looks to be getting better."

"Thank you for remembering to call me your brother. You haven't come to my place in a long time."

"I wanted to see you but I was afraid that if I did it would disturb you and brother-in-law."

Yan Zhenzhu didn't care. "What are you afraid of? We are fine."

Yan Zhenzhu's husband is Mu Yu's disciple and grandson. Chongzi heard that he spoiled her a lot. Chongzi saw the happy face in front of him, and seemed to understand why she was getting more and more beautiful, so he couldn't help but be stunned.

He was distracted, but Yan Zhenzhu noticed Qin Ke and Wen Lingzhi next to him, and stepped forward to salute, "I pay my respects to Shishu Wen, Shishu Qin."

Wen Lingzhi used to hear Chongzi calling him Uncle with great pleasure. But now together with Qin Ke, he was her Master Uncle because Qin Ke and Chongzi were in the same generation. Her pretty face suddenly became blue and white. 

After a long while, he said lightly: "Although Chongzi is younger than you, in the end he is a direct disciple of Venerable Chonghua, and in theory he is your Shishu. How can you make a mess, brothers and sisters, no big or small. Let people hear what decency is!”

This is obviously an accusation against Yan Zhenzhu, but they are secretly talking about Chongzi. Yan Zhenzhu didn't like him at all, he wanted to talk back when he heard the words, Chongzi hurriedly pulled him away, "Thanks Shishu for teaching us!"

Because of Qin Ke's presence, Wen Lingzhi was speechless.

Chongzi pulled Yan Zhenzhu to leave.

"Chongzi?" A rather low voice sounded.

Chongzi hurriedly turned around to take a look.

The young man in white beside Wen Lingzhi stared at him matter-of-factly, with the same expression he had on the cloud bridge back then.

Their eyes met each other, and when he saw the big flickering eyes. Chongzi finally confirmed something, and a smile appeared in his cold eyes.

Unexpectedly, Qin Ke still remembered himself. At this moment, he recognized it. Chongzi was very happy, "It's me, Brother Qin."

He only raised his eyebrows, turned to talk to Wen Lingzhi, and ignored him.

Wen Lingzhi's complexion immediately improved, and a shallow arc appeared on her lips.

Knowing that Wen Lingzhi had made him humiliate himself on purpose, Chongzi let it slide. Chongzi immediately got angry, pulled Yan Zhenzhu and left.

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"... The sword test conference is a rule set by the leader of the second generation of Nanhua, to test the incoming new disciples to study and enter the field. At the same time, the seat of the new first disciple will also be selected. As an inheritance activity of the predecessors, on this meeting all Nanhua disciples are trying their best. There is no need to keep secrets or make an issue of identity, but after all, harmony between brothers in the same sect is the top priority. Stop when you are touched (by the opponent's weapon), don't be life threatening..." An an empty and clear sound echoed between the cliffs, and the echoes exploded.

After Yu Du finished his speech, he returned to his seat.

At this time, apart from Yu Du and the three immortals, Mu Yu was also sitting beside the stage to watch the battle. No wonder everyone was fighting over the first disciple seat. Having a place at the top is not an ordinary sight.

A senior disciple came forward to announce the competition list.

The first is the freshman competition. After a few games, they all showed their magic power. The new students displayed the spells they had learned in the past five years to the fullest.

Chongzi couldn't understand the incantation, so he asked Yan Zhenzhu to explain it.

"Chongzi, I heard that the Headmaster doesn't let you study?"

"I was born with a natural demonic aura so I didn't study well."

Yan Zhenzhu stared at him for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, you are much better than them, and so is His Highness. I really haven't told you the slightest bit about what others have said about you..."

Chongzi hurriedly interrupted him. "Others' mouths, if they want to say it, let them say it. Don't want to learn any spells anyway. With Master here, who can hurt me?"

Yan Zhenzhu shook his head: "You fool, have you always followed His Royal Highness?"

"I will always serve my teacher."

"What a child, it's easy to tell if you don't get married. What if there is your husband in the future?"

Chongzi smiled unnaturally, "We will talk about it in the future."

Fortunately, Yan Zhenzhu said to herself, "Actually, we don't even dare to think about this matter. It is often said behind her back that people like Your Highness. What a beautiful and kind fairy is worthy of her. I'm afraid she will never marry ."

Chongzi hurriedly pulled him away. "What are you talking about. You are actually talking about my teacher in private."

Yan Zhenzhu smiled and said, "They said it, not me."

Chongzi was stunned by the familiar and friendly figure on the stage. There was a faint excitement in his heart, even a fairy like Zhuo Yunji couldn't reach it, let alone others? Can teacher and student be together forever on Zizhu Peak?

He was lost in thought and all the female students around him suddenly became silent.

Yan Zhenzhu couldn't help but say, "Look, Shishu Qin!"

Was it Qin Ke's turn? Chongzi hurriedly looked up.

Ba Huang's sword flashed with light, and flew out of the edge of the cliff with its owner as if flying during the day, as fast as lightning, but suddenly stopped, standing firmly in the sea of ​​clouds on the flying cliff, a series of natural movements without the slightest sense of fireworks .

Yan Zhenzhu praised, "He moves freely, without a trace, such brilliant swordsmanship!"

Chongzi has been working hard over the past few days, but he can't reach such a state, and he is envious when he sees it.

His opponent was another disciple of the younger generation. After the two bowed to each other, they each stepped back three feet. The atmosphere suddenly became serious, and everyone was looking forward to how this disciple who had just arrived at Yuchen Peak would make a name for himself.

There is no movement on the field.

The disciple couldn't help but sigh, and planned to start first, "Shishu, please advise."

Qin Ke nodded slightly, and suddenly turned around. The Ba Huang sword at the bottom of his feet disappeared in an instant, without a trace, and it was too late to see clearly.

Under the cloudy sky, the clouds slowly opened a large gap, and the sky was flowing, and there was a faint tendency for the sky to collapse.

The atmosphere around him became strange, and everyone started to feel uneasy. It seemed they had some sort of hunch, but they didn't want to believe it. Very depressed and irritable, almost out of breath. Chongzi couldn't help but hold onto Yan Zhenzhu's hand.

It works for a moment, but seems very long.

Just when everyone was barely able to take it anymore, a streak of light flashed across the sky, and a blue shadow fell directly from the clouds!

Its splendor is dazzling, as if nine stars are hanging from the sky, and a radius of tens of meters is covered with blue light. Even if the scorching sun and thunder and lightning split the sky, it is not as good as the scene in front of it. The momentum is hard to describe.

It was just that none of the disciples shrouded in light were not excited at all. On the contrary, they were all cold, their faces couldn't believe it and their hearts were full of shock.

The sword takes the stars, and kills the stars!

It's not unusual to attack first, but in front of the headmaster, in front of everyone's eyes, to make a killing move, no one expected this!

What was even more unexpected was that a new student who had only entered the school for five years was actually able to use ordinary ultimate moves so far!

The disciple on the opposite side was clearly dumbfounded, and he had forgotten all the moves he had prepared. He didn't even remember to dodge and his movements became limited. Not only could he not dodge, even if the opponent wanted to stop him, he was afraid that it would be too late.

Everyone changed color and exclaimed, and some even stood there dumbfounded.

Yu Du was also moved, and suddenly stood up from his seat, "Ke'er!"

The murderous aura weakened, the brilliance faded, the sky overhead suddenly dimmed, and everyone only felt that his eyes were dark.

A cold wind blew, white clouds floated under the cliff, and the white-robed youth stood gracefully with Ba Huang's sword, with his back facing the crowd.

The two contestants were still standing in their original position, as if they hadn't touched their hands at all, but the other disciples were sweating coldly on their palms, and they all felt like they were in a dream.

Such a terrifying sword power was unexpectedly restrained by him.

"Concession." He slowly turned around in a calm manner.

With just this one move, the outcome was already decided. The disciple was convinced, said "shame" and with his sword retreated to the cliff.

The exclamations broke out, the silence broke, and the crowd in front of the cliff was full of awe, especially the new students, who were full of awe and jealousy.

On the stage, Min Yunzhong looked sideways at Yu Du, smiling but not smiling, "Good principal's disciple."

Xingxuan also smiled and said, "I said before that this kid has good talent."

Yu Du was shocked and angry at first, but he didn't expect the unexpected surprise his disciple brought him. He was very relieved, and couldn't help feeling proud. He smiled and sat back in the chair, "That kid is still young and lively. He likes to show off and tell his uncle and younger brother to watch jokes."

Min Yunzhong snorted softly and didn't say anything.

Under the high platform, Yan Zhenzhu sighed repeatedly, “Ends are so fast and violent. There is still energy left to recover, alas! Falling Star Killing is common. I have climbed the mountain for many years but have never seen any disciple who can train in those situations."

Chongzi hurriedly asked, "Can't Senior Mu do it too?"

Yan Zhenzhu shook his head, "He has never used this trick before, so I don't know."

Chongzi thought and always felt that the move he had just seen was familiar, and after a while, he remembered, "It turned out to be a Fallen Star Slayer. I saw Master use it to deal with the wind demon!"

Yan Zhenzhu said, "That was originally His Majesty's most famous killing move. Is Shishu Qin comparable this time?"

Chongzi thought about it and shook his head.

Qin Ke's move was of course brilliant. On the contrary, it can be said that it is not inferior, the momentum is enough to overwhelm the opponent, but the Falling Star Slayer is his teacher, there is always a little more in it. At that time he was in a hurry, but his memory was still fresh. The sky was full of sword light, but only one came back. Without the repression and anxieties of the past, it was a strange resolute and ruthless attitude. Even those who die under the sword will never have the slightest hatred."

Yan Zhenzhu was not surprised, “Shishu Qin has only trained for five years and it is rare for people to be at this level. How can you compare with His Majesty.”

The surrounding disciples were full of praise, but Qin Ke's expression was the same as always. He suddenly bowed and saluted to the high platform from a distance.

"Your Highness Chonghua has boundless mana and profound cultivation. This junior has long admired him, but the younger generation has often heard that the most famous is actually not an extreme celestial technique, but Nanhua's most common move to kill the stars. If you can use a move Ordinary breakthrough to the transformation realm, you will become proficient in practice. But it's a pity this junior doesn't have the chance to see it in person. I can't feast my eyes on it and now I will be cheeky and dare to ask His Highness for guidance."

The momentum is very strong, and after moving, he can still have some strength left. It can be seen that he has also practiced this move into the realm of transformation. The thousands of disciples on scene all calmed down and stared at the man on the stage. Everyone is looking forward to hearing his comments.

The peak was desolate and deserted.

The figure sat on the high platform, motionless, like a white jade statue.

Yu Du took his disciple's performance into account and wanted to hear his comments. So he took the initiative to say, "Keer has a heart, Brother, look at me and give him a few words."

Luo Yinfan rarely spoke, and his tone was calm and could not hear praise or criticism, “In just five years, it is rare to be able to use the Fallen Star Slayer with such a degree of control.

Qin Ke breathed a sigh of relief, and just as he was about to speak, he suddenly suddenly heard him say lightly, “But even though the Falling Star Killer is called the ultimate move, it implies the word 'last resort'. Even though your steps have already reached the transformation realm, you can only gain their strength, not their soul cores. It should be noted that immortal cultivation was not created to kill, but to save, and this trick was not used for competition.

These words are strange. This is definitely a killer move, but it has something to do with the "rescue". Since he admitted that he had trained into the transformation realm, he couldn't say that he was very good. Contradictory.

Everyone lowered their heads in thought.

Qin Ke was stunned for a long time, then suddenly looked embarrassed and bowed respectfully, “Kill as a last resort. Qin Ke will remember it in the future, thank you very much.”

Luo Yinfan nodded.

Qin Ke didn't say anything. He and his sword stepped back.

After all, he stepped out of the limelight with this show. He returned to the crowd and was immediately surrounded by girls.

Hearing Lingzhi , he suppressed his excitement and teased, “You are very strong.

Wen Lingzhi's expression changed slightly, and he forced a smile, "How many times have I said it. Don't call me Shishu. You are older than me."

Chongzi was amused and angry on the side, and just now he taught Yan Zhenzhu to understand the order of seniority but now he told Qin Ke not to call him Shishu.

Qin Ke said, "I dare not mess with seniority."

Wen Lingzhi became more and more irritated, and stepped on the sword, "My turn. I'll go up first."

She was born beautiful even when wearing the ordinary broad white robes of Xianmen. It's hard to hide her beautiful figure when she deals with brothers and sisters. Her pretty face is an invincible weapon. As soon as he stepped onto the stage, he immediately attracted a lot of attention.

"Shishu Wen's technique is amazing, he must win.

"That's natural."

He has always been bullied and troubled by him since he was a child. If you are not annoyed then it is a lie, Chongzi snorted lightly, and glanced at Wen Lingzhi, who was proud in the air. Better to expect him to lose.

Chongzi had no interest in watching this competition. He looked around and suddenly saw Linghe Crane standing on a rock not far from Chonghua Palace, with his little head tilted to and fro, and looking this way, so he quietly slipped through the crowd, turned behind the rock and climbed up, wanting hugged him.

A hand pulled him from the rock.

"If you want to go up, use your sword and don't crawl anywhere. What are you doing?"

“Senior Brother Qin?” Chongzi was shocked, and then remembered his previous attitude, and annoyed, "Didn't go to see the Shishu Wen competition? What are you doing here?!"

Qin Ke let go of his hand, "Isn't it great to get a half-immortal body so quickly?"

He was very polite to others, but he always looked down on him like this! Chongzi was a little irritated, "Yes, senior brother praises yourself."

Qin Ke turned and left, leaving behind a sentence, "Ugly girl."

For some reason, ever since he was a guest at Qinghua Palace three years ago, Chongzi had grown to hate being scolded for being ugly. Hearing that, he no longer cared about Linghe, so he was so angry that he screamed at his back, “You ugly, ugly brat!”

Qin Ke stopped and turned around.

Forgetting seniority and insulting senior brother, Chongzi immediately kept his mouth shut.

There were already many smiles in her eyes, she looked at her and said unhurriedly, "Ugly girl, be careful with me."

Chongzi listened inexplicably, and suddenly there were sounds of admiration around him. When he looked back at the competition, it was Wen Lingzhi who had won the competition. He was even more disheartened and walked towards Yan Zhenzhu in a dull manner.

"Chongzi isn't ugly. He's just teasing you," came a soft voice, "In two more games, it's your turn to compete with him, don't run around."

Chongzi froze for a moment and lifted his face.

On the high platform, Mu Yu smiled.

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