Then, other Inner Sect Disciples stepped forward to fight. Qin Chu’s power had ignited their desire to battle, and everyone observing knew that Qin Chu had not even shown his full strength, merely playing with simple basic sword techniques!
But the result was always the same; the Core Disciples who fought were completely unable to make Qin Chu take the initiative to attack. He was simply using the Core Disciples’ attacks to hone his own defense.
After a few battles, no one challenged him anymore, because everyone needed to observe the situation.
“Junior Brother Qin, is your basic sword technique still a basic sword technique?” Liu Xue asked.
“Yes! It’s combined with a Sword Art, which has accelerated the basic sword technique,” Qin Chu replied to Liu Xue. He held great respect for Liu Xue. After he returned this time, she had visited him twice and even bought him some tea sets, acting like a big sister.
“For a basic sword technique to Cultivate to such a Realm is truly unreasonable and shameless!” Tang Yu exclaimed.
“The basic sword technique is the foundation of all sword techniques, with a Legacy far older than any other. It has never been eliminated, and naturally, there’s a reason for that. You must remember one thing: no matter what Cultivation Technique, as long as it’s Cultivated to its limit, it becomes incredibly unreasonable. Your Gale Sword is the same; it’s still lacking in speed and strength. If it had enough speed, it would also be an unreasonable attack mode.” Luo Zhen, who had been observing from afar, appeared and elaborated on what ‘unreasonable’ meant.
Tang Yu bowed to Luo Zhen. The previous Sect Master was rarely seen and seldom guided Disciples, but Luo Zhen was different; he would speak up when he saw something.
“Perhaps you are Cultivating your defense, or perhaps you don’t want to embarrass your fellow Disciples, but you must remember that merely defending will make your sword technique lose its sharpness. Since you are fighting, secure the victory; that is respect for the sword in your hand.” Luo Zhen looked at Qin Chu, expressing his dissatisfaction with him.
Qin Chu hesitated for a moment, then cupped his fists towards Luo Zhen.
“Junior Brother Qin, my Thousand Luo Sword Technique excels in defense. I want to test if my defense is sufficient,” Liu Xue said.
Looking at Liu Xue, Qin Chu hesitated. He didn’t want to spar with Liu Xue; he didn’t want to fail, nor did he want to defeat her.
“The Sect Master just said so, and besides, this is a friendly spar between fellow Disciples; you should let the other party see their shortcomings,” Liu Xue said, looking at Qin Chu.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chu walked onto the training ground.
At this moment, many people noticed that Qin Chu’s Aura had changed. If before it was restrained, now it was bursting forth. Qin Chu, with his Aura erupting, stood in the arena like a drawn longsword.
As Liu Xue’s longsword was drawn and she performed the Thousand Luo Sword Technique with a flick, Qin Chu’s Azure Spirit Sword was also drawn.
With the enhancement of Level Two Sword Intent, the Azure Spirit Sword in Qin Chu’s hand carried an Aura that seemed to cut through everything as it thrust towards Liu Xue.
Liu Xue’s longsword slashed diagonally to intercept Qin Chu’s Azure Spirit Sword.
Just as Liu Xue’s longsword was about to touch the Azure Spirit Sword, Qin Chu’s Azure Spirit Sword vibrated, striking towards Liu Xue’s longsword!
After the clash of longswords, Liu Xue’s longsword was pushed back a little, while Qin Chu’s longsword, after a single touch, returned to its original trajectory, stopping directly in front of Liu Xue.
Liu Xue’s expression changed slightly. “You fellow, why are you so ruthless with your Senior Sister?”
Qin Chu felt a bit awkward. “Senior Sister, you said it yourself, to see the shortcomings of your sword technique’s defense. That spot just now was the weak point.”
“Liu Xue, don’t listen to him. That spot doesn’t count. Even if others see it, it’s very difficult to break through. Not everyone can be like him.” Luo Zhen glared at Qin Chu. He didn’t want Qin Chu’s Aura to weaken, but he also didn’t want him to be so discouraging.
Liu Xue nodded. Qin Chu’s longsword made her feel undefendable, mainly because it was too fast; her longsword was directly swept away.
“Starting today, whoever defeats him gets 100,000 points! Qin Chu, you must participate in battles on the first and fifteenth of every month.” Looking at the Qingyun Sect Disciples on the training ground, Luo Zhen gave his instructions.
“Others get benefits for defeating me, so if I fight, do I get any benefits?” Qin Chu, feeling that Luo Zhen’s words were unfair, spoke up, mainly because he was at too much of a disadvantage.
“None!” Luo Zhen glared at Qin Chu, then turned and left, too exasperated.
Qin Chu took Liu Xue, Bai Yu, and Lin Zheng out of the mountain gate to a small town at the foot of the mountain to treat them to drinks, and also to apologize to Liu Xue. He genuinely felt bad; after unleashing his Sword Intent, he hadn’t thought so much.
Liu Xue wasn’t angry. Firstly, she felt that Qin Chu indeed had strength, and secondly, she knew Qin Chu was a bit blunt and hadn’t intended to discourage her.
While Qin Chu and the others were eating, a stir was created within the Qingyun Sect: Qin Chu was worth 100,000 points. Whoever defeated Qin Chu could get 100,000 points. Moreover, Luo Zhen hadn’t said that Core Disciples couldn’t challenge him, meaning Core Disciples could also fight.
The difference here was significant. If Inner Sect Disciples didn’t have much development, they would only remain Disciples, eventually serving in places like the Library Pavilion or Treasure Pavilion; but Core Disciples were different. They could become Law Enforcers or Protectors, and in the future, hold high positions in the Qingyun Sect. They could be said to be the future of the Qingyun Sect.
Luo Zhen intentionally allowing Core Disciples to join this challenge showed his high regard for Qin Chu.
Many Core Disciples were eager to try. 100,000 points! This was no small sum. It could be exchanged for Medicinal Pills, for ancient texts. What Cultivator doesn’t lack Medicinal Pills and ancient texts?
Tang Yu was drinking tea with a few good friends.
“Tang Yu, we didn’t go to see today’s battle. Can you really not defeat him? Next time, your Senior Brother will go and take him down.” A man in a white robe said. His name was Lin Xuejiang, a Disciple ranked in the top ten among Core Disciples.
“Senior Brother Lin, if you trust me, don’t go fight yet. After watching a few matches, you’ll understand that he’s an absolute freak; he’s Cultivated the basic sword technique to an extreme level,” Tang Yu said.
“Seriously not possible?” Lin Xuejiang asked, looking at Tang Yu. He was at Level Seven of the Fourth Realm, quite good among Core Disciples.
“Seriously not possible. I fought for a quarter of an hour and couldn’t even touch his bottom line. He used a basic sword technique, and his defense was as solid as a mountain. Don’t even say his attack is weak; Junior Sister Liu Xue, a newly promoted Core Disciple whose cultivation is at the bottom among Core Disciples, but we all know the defense of her Thousand Luo Sword Technique—that guy broke it with one sword!” Tang Yu emphasized the reason why Qin Chu shouldn’t be fought lightly.
Lin Xuejiang looked at Tang Yu seriously. He and Tang Yu had known each other for a long time and knew that Tang Yu would never lie. According to this situation, he really couldn’t act rashly.
“It’s quite a blow! This guy is only in the True Yuan Realm. If he enters the Spirit Yuan Realm, we Core Disciples will be completely suppressed,” Tang Yu said with a bitter smile.
“That shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve heard from the Elders that he currently has an attitude of ‘I’m a handyman and I’m proud of it,’ and isn’t interested in promotion,” another Core Disciple said.
After Luo Zhen returned to the main hall, he sent someone to call Lu Yuan. He felt that in the current situation, he could set up a good trap; Qin Chu could be trapped, and so could the Core Disciples.