Ling Chen, who was at the door, walked over to Ling Tian's side and leaned against him. Looking at the both of them, she could not help but giggle as she said softly, "Young noble, since everything is ready, you can give the order to begin. Ah 'Jian has always looked down on females and after losing to me the previous time, he was unable to accept it from the bottom of his heart. This time, sister Li Xue must let him know how powerful I am and what it means to say that there is always someone better than you!" Her last sentence was directed towards Li Xue.
Li Xue smiled sweetly as she looked at Ling Tian with her beautiful eyes. She then said confidently, "Sister Ling Chen, you will definitely be satisfied today! You will know in a while. I will let this great assassin demonstrate how a pig's head is made. Great Assassin Ling, First Pavilion Head, it seems like you are really addicted to drinking coptis water. Wahahaha … "
Ling Jian gave a fake smile and said, "As for who will drink it, that is still up in the air! What's the point of boasting now?! "He then shouted," Men! " Following his shout, Ling Chi, Ling Lei and Ling Dian entered at the same time. One of them carried a huge pot and a bucket of water, one of them carried a bundle of dried tree branches, and the other was carrying nine large bowls that were stacked neatly!
The three of them bowed respectfully to Ling Tian and got busy. Their movements could be said to be extremely practiced. From the looks of it, they must have practiced this more than once. It seemed like Ling Jian was extremely well-prepared this time. Not only did he prepare coptis, he even called his three little brothers over to be witnesses.
In just the blink of an eye, a large stove was set up in the corner of the courtyard and a large iron pot was placed on top of it. With a splash, a bucket of water was poured into the pot. Ling Jian then gleefully waved his hand and a large bag of Goldthread Cubes fell into the pot.
Ling Tian was stunned and could not help but laugh out loud, "Ah Jian, you are really well-prepared. No matter who wins or loses, I will be able to feast my eyes! Hahaha … "
Ling Jian's expression did not change as he said respectfully, "Young Master once taught Ling Jian that everything must be planned out before acting!"
Ling Tian laughed so hard that he almost couldn't breathe. He laughed loudly and said, "Good, as expected of my teachings. This preparation work is very sufficient. Since neither of you are willing to back down and have made so many preparations, I am happy to watch a good show. "
Li Xue looked at the iron pot, then at Ling Tian, and then at Ling Jian with a hint of a smile on her face.
Ling Jian cupped his fists, his eyes revealing a trace of complacency and delight at finally getting his revenge. He said, "Young Master, please give the order and grant me the battle."
Ling Tian quickly exchanged glances with Ling Chen and Li Xue, before saying solemnly, "Since the two of you insist on fighting, then today, right here, right now! The time before the fire starts and the water in the pot boils will be the time for you to decide the victor! When the water in the pot boils, it will be the time for your battle to end! "
"Since you want to fight, there are a few rules. First, you are not allowed to leave the courtyard. Second, no one is allowed to affect the fire. Third, you are allowed to fight with your full strength. Injuries are allowed, but death is not allowed!" Ling Tian looked at the two of them and said slowly.
These three conditions could be said to be very lenient. Regardless of whether it was Li Xue or Ling Jian, both of them would definitely kill their opponents. On this point, Ling Jian was better. If he restricted his killing moves, it would be the same as restricting most of Ling Jian's strength. It would be unfair. Thus, Ling Tian did not restrict them. As for the second condition, it was actually helping Ling Jian. One had to know that Li Xue's attainments in the Divine Ice Technique were above Ling Chen's. If she wanted to, the water in the pot would not boil for the rest of her life! Of course, Ling Jian did not know this!
Ling Jian's eyes shone brightly as he looked at Ling Tian with gratitude. Then, he retreated step by step.
Ling Jian's expression was solemn as he retreated step by step. With every step he took, it was as if he was carrying a huge mountain on his back. It became heavier and heavier. His black robes fluttered without wind. After seven steps, Ling Jian's robes fluttered in the wind as if he was standing at the peak of a mountain! At this time, the sky was completely silent. Even the willow trees in the distance did not sway in the slightest.
The contrast between extreme movement and extreme stillness was extremely strange.
Ling Jian actually relied on the momentum of his retreat to accumulate his aura to its peak! At this time, Ling Jian was like a deep abyss, majestic and vigorous!
Looking at Ling Jian whose black hair and robes fluttered violently despite there being no wind, Ling Tian's eyes were filled with admiration. Even he did not expect that Ling Jian's real improvement would be so great. It was indeed beyond his expectations!
But …
As Ling Chen had said earlier, there would always be someone better than you!
Li Xue chuckled, as though she did not care about the immense pressure coming from Ling Jian. She took a few steps forward, standing fifty feet away from Ling Jian. Her snow-white robes did not flutter in the slightest. The moment the pressure from Ling Jian reached Li Xue, it disappeared without a trace. Even Li Xue's robes did not flutter in the slightest.
Li Xue had a leisurely look on her face, as though she did not do anything at all. Compared to Ling Jian who was on the verge of breaking out into a fight, he was undoubtedly a level higher!
Ling Chi, Ling Lei, and Ling Dian were naturally people who knew their stuff. Their faces could not help but change. They who had always been confident in Ling Jian felt worried for the first time. Looks like Brother Jian's opponent is extremely strong!
Right at this moment, Ling Tian hollered coldly, "Start the fire!"
Without any hesitation, Ling Chi immediately took action. With a loud boom, the firewood under the huge metal pot was set ablaze. The scalding heat instantly filled the small courtyard!
"Qiang! Qiang qiang … "Ling Jian pulled out his sword. However, his actions were extremely strange. He had only pulled out a single sword, but before his sword had even left its scabbard, the sound of countless treasured swords being unsheathed rang out in the air. It was as though countless peerless divine weapons had left their scabbards to support Ling Jian!
Before the sword was even out of its scabbard, a tyrannical Sword Qi had already shot out in all directions!
Li Xue took in a deep breath, her expression unchanged. However, the relaxed look in her eyes gradually turned serious. Although she did not move at all, the feeling she gave off was that she had already moved. It was as though this snow-white figure had already left the ground and was floating in mid-air. Her cold gaze was fixed on Ling Jian, not leaving him for even a moment!
The moment Ling Jian pulled out his sword, he actually managed to turn the tables. The countless sounds of swords being unsheathed were like streaks of formless Sword Qi, successfully breaking Li Xue's seal on his aura!
From that moment onwards, the outcome of the battle was hard to predict.
Ling Chi and the other two heaved a sigh of relief. Brother Jian was Brother Jian after all. As long as he had a sword in his hand, he was a peerless killing god! How could a little lass be able to resist such an aura?
In their eyes, since Brother Jian had already broken free from the disadvantageous situation, victory would definitely belong to Brother Jian!
Ling Tian felt his hand tighten. Ling Chen's warm and soft hands were holding onto him tightly. Her voice was filled with nervousness as she asked, "Young Master, who do you think will win?"
Li Xue and Ling Jian's cultivation were not below Ling Chen's. Although Ling Chen could sense it, she was unable to accurately determine who had the upper hand!
Ling Tian's eyes were like an eagle's as he observed every small movement of the two. He said in a low voice, "Ah Jian's improvement in this period of time is indeed shocking, far exceeding my expectations. However, that depends on who he is competing with. From the start of the battle, Li Xue had the upper hand. Although Ling Jian had made use of the momentum of his sword to equalize the situation, he had already lost the initiative."
Ling Chen said in a low voice, "From what Young Master is saying, does Young Master not think highly of Ah Jian?"
Ling Tian smiled lightly and said, "That will depend on Ling Jian's confidence and willpower. The greater his confidence and willpower, the greater the blow that comes with it. If Ling Jian was not confident of victory before the battle, he would have an easier time. However, Ah Jian is currently in a very passive position. Otherwise, with Ah Jian's current strength, Li Xue might not be able to win easily. At the very least, before the water boils, it will be very difficult to do so. "
Ling Chen replied with an 'oh' as though she had understood something!
With a flash of white light, Ling Jian's sword was finally unsheathed. Silently, the tip of the sword was already pointing towards the sky, emitting a blinding light.
Before the sword was unsheathed, it emitted a sound that shook the heavens and earth. But when it was actually unsheathed, there was no sound at all!
This was another extreme contrast!
Ling Tian let out a sigh and said, "Ling Jian's talent really makes me gasp in amazement. But, it's a pity. If only he could take one more step, he would be roughly on par with Li Xue and would not have to worry about losing. It's a pity that he is still one step away. "
Ling Chen was stunned. "If he is only one step away, it doesn't seem to be too far away. Will Ah Jian really not be able to escape defeat?"
Ling Tian smiled and said, "Chen 'er, you can be considered a martial arts expert. How can you say such words? How can you not know the principle of' a difference of a millimeter can lead to a difference of a thousand miles'? Ah Jian is not much weaker than Li Xue in terms of cultivation, confidence, and personal strength. The only difference between the two is their realms. If it was the Ah Jian from before he went to the Northern Wei, there would be no need for this battle. However, even if Ling Jian's strength has greatly improved, there is still a certain gap between their realms. Therefore, Ling Jian will definitely lose this battle!"
Li Xue's phoenix eyes narrowed. Her feet moved slightly, and her right foot took half a step forward. Her exquisite and delicate body leaned forward slightly, and her fierce aura instantly multiplied. The dust on the ground was also stirred up at the same time, surging forward like a wave on the ground. However, it was only half a foot high, and not too high. It moved quickly towards Ling Jian's direction, as if it was an army under a command.
Ling Chen praised, "Sister Li Xue's move is really beautiful. I can't do it like her."
Ling Jian's long sword pointed to the sky and chopped down. It was like a thunderstorm, but it did not cause the slightest sound. Although this sword was as fast as lightning, in the eyes of the audience, it was a strange phenomenon.
Everyone only saw that Ling Jian's long sword was chopping down in an extremely strange manner. The long sword was originally raised above his head, which was already strange enough in a fight. However, when Ling Jian's sword left his head, everyone could clearly see that it was split into several movements.
Chopping down from the top of his head was one movement. Chopping down again, it seemed to be another movement. Then, it was a graceful chopping down from the shoulder. The tip of the sword was pointed straight, but the sword wind had already been sent out silently. On the ground, the dust formed into a wave that was half a foot high. It quickly and gently rolled forward, meeting Li Xue's attack.
When the dust on Ling Jian's side moved, Ling Tian frowned. He shook his head slightly and sighed softly. (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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