Chapter Twenty: Guarding the Watchtower

  "Gui Zhen Dan, does the noble merchant have Gui Zhen Dan?"

  Qin Tianji hastily asked in pursuit.

  "The Gui Zhen Dan is a rare treasure, even in the headquarters of our Ten Directions Pavilion it's hard to come by, let alone the Dayue City branch. However, although we don't have the Gui Zhen Dan, I've heard rumors about how to obtain one."

  "Also, please inform Zhang Lang about this matter."

  "Heh heh, this isn't actually a secret. The Wangdu side has a big shot's disciple guarding the Dayue City gate and offering a reward: whoever can withstand ten swords under her blade without being defeated will receive a Return to Truth Pill as a reward."

  "What's wrong?"

  In this world, martial arts are revered, and every city, sect, academy, arena, and competition venue will never be lacking. Every warrior takes pride in being able to occupy the champion's position.

  Shuijia Shuisheng, a collateral descendant of the Shui family, has quietly become a young and promising figure. The reason is that he once defended the middle arena in Riyue City for two days without defeat, making his name resound loudly.

  "Thank you."

  Qin Tianyi nodded and saw that Chen Ruyu had already packed up the things. He cupped his hands: "We'll take our leave now."

  "After Qin Shaozong took over, if you need to sell or buy anything, just show your VIP card."

  Zhang Lang said, personally escorting Qin Tianyi to the entrance of the Ten Directions Pavilion.

  "Six hundred and sixty thousand taels."

  Looking at the four exquisitely packaged wooden boxes in her hands, Xiao Su Yue and Shui Rou were both shocked. Spending over 600,000 taels in one breath was absolutely stunning for the two women who had never been in charge of economic power.

  "Where is the drum area in Rui City?"

  "In the city center near Central Square, it's less than a kilometer from here, Qin Shixiong, I'll take you there."

  Shui softly called out and hastily led the way in front.

  "Big brother, you want..."

  "Gui Zhen Dan is too important for our Yunlai Sword Sect."

  Qin Tianji's expression was somewhat serious as he responded.

  The cultivation from Sword Master 4th level to Sword Master 6th level, if assisted by various elixirs and heavenly materials, is not difficult. If one has exceptional innate talent and receives meticulous guidance from a strong master, they can transcend the intermediate sword master's cultivation stage in less than a year.

  But...

  From intermediate swordsman to advanced swordsman, it is the first hurdle that any cultivator needs to face. A natural moat that separates countless warriors from good hands and high hands. Among ten fourth-level swordsmen, as long as they cultivate seriously, eight can reach sixth-level swordsmen.

  It's already good if one or two out of ten people can advance from a sixth-level swordsman to a seventh-level swordsman.

  "They can hold onto the champion and offer a reward like the Gui Zhen Dan, their strength is definitely not simple. Qin Shixiong, you..."

  "No big deal, I'm not going to defeat her, just take ten swords from her. Don't forget, I was an eighth-level swordsman back then, and although my current cultivation is not as good as before, the experience of being an eighth-level swordsman is still there. An ordinary sixth-level swordsman is not my opponent."

  Xiao Su Yue listened and nodded immediately, putting her mind at ease.

  Under Shui Rou's lead, a group of people quickly arrived at the martial arts arena beside the central square of Rihui City.

  Rihui City has a huge flow of people, extremely prosperous, and the central square is also the core of this city's prosperity. On this 420,000-square-meter square, there are always tens of thousands of pedestrians and citizens at any time, and near the drum tower area, it is even surrounded by crowds that cannot be dispersed.

  With the cultivation of a sixth-level swordsmen, Qin Tianyi protected Xiao Sumeng and Shui Rou as he easily opened up a path through the crowd, and in an instant, they appeared below the arena.

  "So small..."

  Seeing the host on the stage, Xiao Su Yue let out a low cry from her mouth.

  The master of this intermediate arena was actually a girl who looked like she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, with a hint of childishness still on her face, and even her body seemed to be not fully developed.

  "Is it that small? Has it been guarding for a whole day?"

  Shui Hui suddenly thought of Shui Sheng being called away just as he was about to clash with Qin Tianyi earlier, and his eyes widened in surprise: "Could it be that even Brother Shuisheng isn't a match for this little girl?"

  "It's Miss Shui, I apologize. Shui's Water Birth? In our Riyue City, he is also considered a young and promising talent. To have lasted three swords in the hands of this little girl is not bad at all. Most of the swordsmen who took the stage were defeated with just one sword."

  A man in his thirties or forties standing next to them heard Shui Rou's words and sighed, saying: "She is indeed a talented person from the Wangdu side. At such a young age, she has already achieved this level of skill. It seems that unless a true high-level swordsman takes action, no one can knock her off the stage."

  "Three moves? Shuisheng, the swordsmanship sixth-level master, was undefeated for two days, yet he only lasted three moves?"

  "The three swords are indeed not bad, I Jiang Wan, coincidentally also cultivated to the fifth level of swordsmanship. However, against that little girl, I'm afraid even one sword can't be blocked. That little girl's sword is too fast, so fast that it doesn't allow people to react. I estimate that even a high-level swordsman, without sufficient preparation, would likely suffer defeat and humiliation when encountering such a fast sword."

  "High-ranking swordsman?"

  At this, even Xiao Su Yue couldn't help but exclaim: "Ten sixth-level swordsmen wouldn't be a match for a high-level swordsman. This little girl is only fourteen or fifteen years old, and yet she can defeat a high-level swordsman with a sneak attack...?"

  "Yunlai Jianzong?"

  A middle-aged man named Jiang Wan looked at Xiao Su Yue's attire and was somewhat surprised, apparently not expecting to meet someone from the Yunlai Sword Sect again.

  However, towards Xiao Su Yue of the Yunlai Sword Sect, his attitude was obviously not as enthusiastic as when he treated Shui Ruolan. He just politely said: "I don't know if there's anyone else going on stage next, if so, you'll find out in a bit."

  Xiao Su Yue nodded and glanced at Qin Tian Yi with a worried expression.

  "Quick sword..."

  Qin Tianyi said in his heart.

  Quietly waiting for it to rise.

  And that little girl, on the stage, was also very patient, sitting quietly with her eyes closed, cultivating her spirit, without a hint of impatience. At just 14 or 15 years old, she should be at an age where she's lively and active, but the composure she showed at this moment is something that even most adults can't match.

  This wait lasted for half an hour.

  A little girl was about to be defeated by a single blow, and there were still people who could take her ten swords. The warriors of Daybreak City had already lost face.

  However, those who witnessed the little girl's move knew that her sword was too fast, so fast that others couldn't even react. An ordinary sixth-level swordsman wouldn't be able to block a single blow from her. Even if they felt humiliated, they had no choice but to admit it.

  At this moment, a sudden commotion spread through the crowd, and faintly, someone could be heard calling out to someone by name.

  Shui Rou listened carefully for a while, and her face immediately showed a look of surprise: "It's actually Yue Wuheng? Yue Wuheng is one of the four most famous mid-level swordsmen in Riyue City, along with Wang Qianyuan, Meng Gong, and Tang Fanying, collectively known as the Riyue Four. The reputation of these four people is even stronger than that of Shui's older cousin, which means there will definitely be a fierce battle."

  Qin Tianyi didn't say a word and his gaze followed the direction of the crowd.

  Before long, a young man who looked like twenty-four or five years old came to this intermediate arena under the crowd of more than a dozen people. Among them were Shuixing and others who had conflicts with Xiao Sumeng before.

  "Thanks, brother-in-law."

  "Brother-in-law, no matter what, the champion of our Riyue City cannot be taken away by a little girl, otherwise, how can the warriors of our Riyue City stand in the future?"

  "Brother-in-law, beware of this little girl's quick sword, don't be careless for even a moment."

  As soon as Yue Wuheng arrived near the arena, several people came up to greet him and exchange pleasantries.

  Yue Wuheng nodded, responding one by one. Seeing the fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl on the stage, he didn't waste time and lightly jumped up with a hint of elegance, already standing on the stage.

  "Riaki City, Yueshan Family, Yueshan Wuheng, please."

  "Be careful."

  The girl on the stage hadn't signed up, but with a slight nod, the sword in her hand was already out of its scabbard.

  "Hmm!?"

  At the moment when the girl drew her sword, Qin Tianyi's eyes suddenly condensed with a hint of divine light!

  Quick sword!

  Almost at the level of a mid-tier swordsman, he can wield the swift sword to its extreme!

  No!

  To a certain extent, this fast sword has already broken through the ultimate that a mid-level swordsman can achieve.

  Qin Tianyi, at the fourth level of swordsmanship, had once clashed with senior swordsman Sun Yang. Although Sun Yang's sword was fast, it wasn't as fast as this extent. In other words, this young girl's quick sword had already surpassed a senior swordsman in terms of speed.

  Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

  Flames shooting in all directions.

  Under the girl's lightning-fast sword speed attack, Yue Wucheng's face changed greatly, and the sword in his hand turned into a rain of swords, forming a sword light screen.

  However, from this sword light screen barrier, only four soft sounds were transmitted, and it instantly dissipated.

  As the sword light dissipated, the slender sword in the girl's hand had steadily stopped at the throat of Yue Wujin.

  Four Swords!

  Yue Wuheng, one of the Four Radiant Ones, actually only took four swords!

  "Alright."

  Sheathing her sword, the girl bowed slightly and returned to her position, sitting quietly as she waited for the next challenger.

  "It's all over..."

  "Unexpectedly, even Brother Yue could only block four swords..."

  "How did this little girl cultivate herself?"

  Watching Yue Wuhuo walk down with his head hung low in despair, the swordsmen who had previously warned him to be careful were also disheartened.

  "Hiss! Four swords... unexpectedly, one sword was faster than the other. Yue Wuheng's strength could barely withstand the first three swords, but when it came to the fourth sword, his opponent's sword speed suddenly increased by 10%, instantly exceeding Yue Wuheng's reaction limit, causing him to be defeated in an instant!"

  At this time, Jiang Wan beside Shui Rou couldn't help but take a cold breath.

  Qin Tianyi looked at Jiang Wanyi with some surprise, unexpectedly a fifth-level swordsman like him actually had such discerning eyes.

  "Qin Shixiong, did you see clearly that little sister's sword?"

  Xiao Su Yue asked worriedly.

  Qin Tianyi nodded: "This girl's three swords, each sword follows a special trajectory to kill, linked together, and especially the fourth sword... The cumulative force of the first three swords has torn apart all the airflow in that area, causing that area to be in a local vacuum state, losing airflow resistance, and the sword speed rises again..."

  "Vacuum?"

  Xiao Su Yue looked somewhat bewildered, apparently hearing this term for the first time.

  "Ten Swords..."

  Considering the importance of the Gui Zhen Dan to him and the entire Yunlai Sword Sect, Qin Tianji hesitated for only a moment before taking big strides forward, stepping onto the stage.

  "Yunlai Jianzong, Qintian Yi!"

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