Xiao Xiang was one of the top sword techniques in the inner sect. Especially when it combined nine swords into one. If it was fully executed, it would definitely rank in the top three within the same realm.
Although Zhu Yanzhi had only cultivated the eighth sword, he was still incredibly powerful. And yet, his opponent … seemed to know exactly how powerful his sword was, and was able to find an opening in the ninth sword!
Because he had failed to master it, it had become the greatest flaw in his sword moves!
From the very start of the battle, Zhang Xuan had already found this location, making it impossible for him to harm Zhang Xuan even if he wanted to … How in the world did she do it?
Even the number one inner disciple wouldn't be able to do it!
With an anxious look on his face, he quickly turned his sword around, intending to execute another ultimate move to slay the young man. However, before he could do so, the young man suddenly raised his sword and thrust it toward his glabella.
Not only could this move break his One Slash, Xiao Xiang, but it could also easily cut off his changing moves, leaving him with no room for resistance.
In other words, if the sword really fell, there was no need for him to change his move or continue to use it. He would definitely be pierced through between his eyebrows and die on the spot!
"I …"
Zhu Yanzhi's body was ice-cold, and his face was filled with fear.
He thought that he would be able to force the other party to reveal his true strength by executing his ultimate move, but who could have thought that he wouldn't even be able to withstand half a move before being killed?
With such strength, could the two of them really find out the identity of the other party?
If he couldn't find anything, wouldn't he end up losing yet again?
Just as Zhang Xuan was thinking about how he shouldn't have listened to the other party's words and continued with the bet, the sword that was about to stab him to death suddenly halted.
Turning his gaze over, he saw I Am Low Profile with a conflicted look on his face.
Zhu Yanzhi hastily took a step back, evading the killing move. Then, he spun around and unleashed another ultimate move.
No matter how powerful the First Sword of Xiao Xiang was, it was no longer a threat after being countered by someone else. The move he executed this time wasn't as powerful as the previous move, but it was faster.
Gale Sword!
Each move was faster than the previous one. After ten consecutive moves, there was no way to block it.
This move was the most suitable move for an Ancient Sage 4-dan cultivator to execute. However, as an Ancient Sage 1-dan cultivator, Zhang Xuan was under immense pressure to execute this move. Nevertheless, given the urgency of the situation, he still chose to use it.
Wu wu wu!
Zhu Yanzhi's swift sword tore through the air, leaving streaks of afterimages in its wake. Zhu Yanzhi had thought that he would be able to put Zhang Xuan in a tight spot with this move, but to his surprise, Zhang Xuan didn't make any unnecessary movements at all. Instead, he simply took a step forward and swung his sword down once more.
Coincidentally, it struck the weak joint of the sword. Similarly, as long as the sword fell, he would definitely be cut in half and die on the spot.
In other words, even though he had used the Quick Sword, it was once again countered by his opponent!
Zhu Yanzhi was about to lose his mind!
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to close his eyes and await his death, I Am Low Profile suddenly stopped moving his sword once more.
Zhu Yanzhi hurriedly rolled to the side, dodging the attack. Gasping for breath, he executed another ultimate move.
Having spent so many years in the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, he had learned innumerable formidable sword arts, and every single one of them wielded incredible might.
Just like before, as soon as he executed his first move, the other party seemed to have seen through his move, and his sword swiftly followed up with another move. As long as he could land his sword, he would have been able to kill the other party, but … it just didn't land.
Zhu Yanzhi had tried seven different movement techniques and twelve different sword arts consecutively, but it was the same every single time. He was on the verge of going insane.
He wasn't the only one. The spectators below were also staring at one another in bewilderment.
"He should have been able to win in a single move … Why would he stop midway every single time?"
"I don't know … He should have been able to win as long as he had executed the move!"
"I thought that I would be suppressed by Zigzag halfway through the move, but from the looks of it now, that wasn't the case at all!"
"Zigzag is being pummeled to the point where it's unable to retaliate at all. He must have stopped intentionally, but … I really don't understand why he would stop …"
…
A moment later, everyone was bewildered.
On the dueling ring, I Am Low Profile could have won in a single move, but he would stop midway every single time. It was as if he had reached the peak of his agitation, and as long as he continued on, he would be able to turn the tables on the dueling ring. But … he just had to take a break.
It could be said that he couldn't hold himself back the first time, but to do the same every single time, it could be said that he was doing it on purpose!
"What in the world are you up to?"
While the spectators below were dumbfounded, Zhu Yanzhi couldn't take it anymore and leaped forward.
After so many duels, this was the first time he wanted to be killed in a single move!
"Isn't this a duel with you?"
Seeing that Zhu Yanzhi had stopped, Zhang Xuan stopped as well.
"This is a duel … You could have killed me in a single move, so why did you stop?"
Zhu Yanzhi asked with gritted teeth.
Since everyone had already seen through it, there was no point in hiding it anymore.
"This …"
Zhang Xuan scratched his head awkwardly. "You should know from my name that killing you in a single move doesn't suit my personality. I don't want to cause a huge commotion! "
"You don't want to cause a huge commotion?"
Zhu Yanzhi nearly fainted on the spot.
You call this low-profile?
Low-Profile my ass!
To find an opening in every single move, but not strike at all … This isn't low-profile at all! You're just trying to show off your prowess in swordsmanship!
You don't want to cause a huge commotion?
Do you think that you haven't caused a huge commotion yet?
The spectators below were so shocked that they felt as if their mouths were stuffed with eggs … This is even more shocking than killing me in a single move!
"I admit defeat!"
Zhu Yanzhi knew that he would be angered to death if he were to continue the duel, so he turned around and left.
It was not that he didn't want to continue the duel, but he simply couldn't bear the pressure anymore!
Whenever he fought with the other party, he would always have a feeling that he was begging the other party to strike him to death.
"Sigh, I really don't want to cause a huge commotion …"
Seeing that Zhu Yanzhi didn't believe him, Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly.
In truth, there was only one reason why he had allowed Zhu Yanzhi to execute a few more moves. After all, he had already lost so much money.
No matter what, Zhu Yanzhi was a polite person.
Since he had already won so much money, it was only right for him to allow Zhu Yanzhi to execute a few more moves.
Following which, the gray-robed young man, Nightfall, walked up to Zhu Yanzhi.
"You are very strong …"
Holding a longsword in her hand, 'Nightfall' stood on the stage and narrowed her eyes.
She had thought that no matter how powerful Zhu Yanzhi was, he would have to use his trump card to conceal his identity. Who could have thought that Zhu Yanzhi would actually be able to remain completely unharmed after the duel? In fact, he didn't even pose a threat to her at all!
With that, all of the pressure was placed on him.
"I hope that you won't go easy on me. Use your strongest attack to defeat me!"
Nightfall's eyebrows shot up as she said.
"Use your strongest attack?" Hearing the other party's request, Zhang Xuan hesitated.
"That's right!" Nightfall nodded.
As long as she used her strongest attack, even if Zhu Yanzhi were to lose, she would still be able to deduce his identity.
"This … Alright then!"
Seeing the sincerity in the other party's eyes, Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Let's begin!"
Nightfall took a deep breath and drove her zhenqi. She was just about to make a move when her vision blurred, and a sword was already right before her neck. The sharp glint of the sword pierced through her skin, and it felt as if she would be killed on the spot if she were to move.
"…"
Nightfall was bewildered.
The heck!
Brother, when did you get here?
What's your surname?
What kind of move did you use?
Why am I being held by a sword before my neck?
…
She thought that the other party would use his trump card so that she would be able to see through his disguise, but … the other party had already placed his sword before her neck, and she didn't even know what kind of move he was using …
Did he have to be that fast?
"You lost …"
Zhang Xuan.
She was still intending to let the other party win after exchanging a few blows, but since the other party had made such a request, she didn't mind at all. In any case, as long as the other party was willing to pay for it, she was willing to accept any request.
"I …"
At this point, Nightfall felt like dying.
Since the sword was already at her neck, she had no choice but to admit it. She had already lost.
After two rounds, she hadn't been able to pose the slightest threat to her, let alone see through the other party's sword move.
Even though she wasn't able to determine who the other party was, she was able to determine the range of the other party.
There were no more than five inner disciples who possessed the strength to do so!
But … with such strength, they were well-groomed by the sect, and they didn't lack resources. It wasn't too difficult for them to earn Sword Pavilion Coins. There was no way they would gamble for such a small sum of money. After all, they had a bright future ahead of them, and it wouldn't be worth it to ruin it over such a small profit.
Yet, the young man before her seemed to be a money-grubber who wouldn't let go of even a single cent.
He was completely different from the rest of the inner disciples!
No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't help but feel bewildered.
"If you lose, pay me 720 Sword Pavilion Coins!"
After leaving the dueling ring, Zhang Xuan turned to Nightfall.
Through the duel, he had already learned the true identity of the duo before him, so there was no need for him to worry about them not paying up.
"Here …"
Zhu Yanzhi and Nightfall grimaced at the sight before them, but there was nothing they could do about it. Thus, they could only pool their money together and pay up.
"Feel free to continue betting with me in the future …"
Seeing that he had earned 1,400 Sword Pavilion Coins in less than twenty minutes, Zhang Xuan looked at the two gods of wealth before him gleefully.
"…"
Seeing the sincerity in Zhang Xuan's eyes, Zhu Yanzhi and Nightfall couldn't help but feel a sharp pain in their hearts.
We aren't here to give away money, we just want to win money …
Why did it feel like they were no different from 'fools' in Zhang Xuan's eyes?
Thinking about it, to give away so much of their savings in just twenty minutes … They really did seem like fools, and they were the most foolish of them all.
"Can you tell me … your real name?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was intending to leave, Zhu Yanzhi couldn't help but ask.
"Me? Real name? "
Seeing the expectant gazes of the duo, Zhang Xuan undid his hair, wet it with water, and combed it behind his back. Placing his hands behind his back, he turned to the duo and said, "Please call me … Gao Jing!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze away from the duo and left the Ethereal Hall.
The reason he had come here was to earn some money. Since he had 1,440 Sword Pavilion Coins on hand, it should be enough for him to spend for some time. There was no need for him to stay here any longer.
"Gao Jing?"
"There's an inner disciple named Gao Jing? Let's check it out … "
Perplexed, the duo quickly went to check the details. A moment later, they gritted their teeth furiously.
That fellow was lying to them!
"If I don't make you spit out what you took from us next time, I won't be called Zhu Yanzhi!"
The more Zhu Yanzhi thought about it, the more furious he felt.
"What can we do if he's that powerful?"
Nightfall was also on the verge of exploding from anger, but there was nothing she could do.
"That's simple. Even if he's powerful, he might not necessarily be the number one inner disciple. Since that's the case, we can look for the others and tell them that a powerful expert has appeared in the Ethereal Hall. After that, we can place our bets! "Zhu Yanzhi said.
"That's right!"
Nightfall's eyes lit up. "Let's do that then!"
As formidable as I Am Low Profile was, he might not necessarily be the number one inner disciple. Since that was the case, why not get the others to come over as well?
…
Zhang Xuan returned to his room and pondered for a moment before heading out.
It had been a long time since he had reached Dimension Shatterer realm, and it was about time for him to push for a breakthrough.
However, in order to achieve a breakthrough, he would need sufficient cultivation technique manuals. Since the price of purchasing them in the Ethereal Hall was exorbitant, he might as well browse through the library of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion.
It was for this reason that Dan Xiaotian had become an inner disciple of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion.
Shortly after leaving his room, he heard the door opening with a resounding 'jiya!', and Elder Lu Yun walked in excitedly.
At this moment, Elder Lu Yun's aura was faintly discernible. In just a few hours, he had already made a breakthrough from Pseudo Immortal to True Immortal!
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