"I've been to this library many times. What kind of books are you looking for? Just tell me and I'll help you find them!"
Bai Ruanqing replied with a frown.
There was no way he could make a move here. If the other party continued to search for him, he couldn't possibly keep following him!
"I'm just choosing randomly. I have no idea which book I'm looking for. Don't worry about me, just browse around. I'll be leaving in six hours …"
Zhang Xuan waved his hand.
It was not easy for him to come here. Naturally, he would collect all the books here. This way, his Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques would be greatly improved.
"Why don't you … come over for a bit?"
While Bai Ruanqing was speaking, he had already swept his gaze across the bookshelves in front of him and moved on to the next row. If he were to finish searching through all of them, who knew how long it would take for him to do so?
She had always been impatient. If she waited here for another two hours, her head would explode.
"Where to?"
Noticing her strange expression, Zhang Xuan looked at her doubtfully and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Let's go to the quiet room over there!"
Bai Ruanqing pointed to the silent room in the Compendium Pavilion that was used for reading and cultivation.
"A quiet room?" Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment. "A single man and a single woman … isn't that a good idea?"
Bai Ruanqing's eyebrows shot up, and she felt an urge to strangle the fool on the spot. "I'm just asking you some questions regarding your cultivation …"
"Oh!" Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
He was very mindful of his moral integrity. He must not lose it here.
"You …"
Seeing how relieved Zhang Xuan was, Bai Ruanqing nearly lost control of herself and made a move on him.
No matter what, she was still a top-notch beauty. There were countless people in the Core Formation who wanted to get intimate with her and spend some time alone with her … She had invited the other party to a silent chamber, and yet, this fellow still had such an expression on his face …
What do you mean?
Do you think I'll eat you?
Fearing that the other party would notice something amiss, Zhang Xuan forcefully suppressed the rage in his chest that was threatening to explode, took two rapid breaths, suppressed the rage in his heart, and walked forward.
Even though he hadn't interacted much with this fellow, he had seen enough of him to infuriate someone to death with every word he said. Serves him right for being single!
After entering the silent chamber, Zhang Xuan waited for Zhang Xuan to enter as well before closing the door with a creak.
"What for?"
Clutching his chest and collar, Zhang Xuan was on high alert.
"…" Bai Ruanqing's vision darkened. Gritting her teeth, she activated the soundproofing formation in the room before turning to Zhang Xuan and asking, "May I know your name and cultivation realm?"
"Didn't I tell you on the way here? I am Zhang Xuan! My current cultivation is at Dimension Shatterer realm pinnacle! "Zhang Xuan explained.
When he first arrived at the core mountain range, the other party had asked him about it, and thinking that there was nothing for him to hide, he decided to reveal his true name.
As for cultivation, those with high cultivation would be able to see through it with a single glance, so there was no need to intentionally hide it.
"Dimension Shatterer realm pinnacle, right?"
Gritting her teeth tightly, Bai Ruanqing's cultivation immediately fell to the same level as Zhang Xuan's. "I'll suppress my cultivation to the same level as yours. Let's have a duel! From today onwards, the loser will have to listen to the winner's every word. You are not allowed to go back on your word! "
"A competition?" Zhang Xuan was confused.
He had thought that Bai Ruanqing was lusting after his beauty, but who would have thought that she would actually want a duel?
Just that … what was wrong with this female dinosaur this time around?
"That's right!" Bai Ruanqing nodded.
"Listen to your word? Do you think that I'll have to obey your words even if you want me to commit suicide?" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Even though he was confident that he would win against someone of the same cultivation realm, he did not want to take such a gamble.
Being low-key was his duty, it was the way of the king!
"Don't worry, I won't ask you to commit suicide. No matter what your identity is in the future, you will have to address me as Senior Sister! Just like the other juniors, you have to respect me and listen to my orders! "Bai Ruanqing said as she stretched her body. Bai Ruanqing stretched her body.
Perplexed, Zhang Xuan shook his head and said, "I'll just address you as Senior Sister from now on … I really want to read some books …"
After saying those words, he turned around and walked out of the room.
He was currently an inner disciple, so he would have to address a core disciple as Senior Sister!
"Where do you think you're going?"
With a bellow, Bai Ruanqing whipped out a sword in her hand, and with a light flick of her wrist, she thrust the sword right toward Zhang Xuan's back.
Regardless of whether he would admit to it or not, she would just have to beat him into submission first!
Suppressing his cultivation to Dimension Shatterer realm consummation, he was able to execute more swordsmanship than an Ancient Sage 1-dan cultivator. At the same time, he was also more adept at wielding swordsmanship. As such, his swordsmanship was many times stronger than when he was in the Ethereal Hall. In an instant, he sealed off all of Zhang Xuan's escape routes.
Her intention was not to kill. She just wanted to beat the other party into submission so that he wouldn't dare order her around as her 'Senior Uncle' anymore.
Not expecting her to make a move on him, Zhang Xuan was rendered speechless.
It was no wonder why others called her a female dinosaur. She was indeed unreasonable!
With a slight movement, Zhang Xuan dodged all of the sword qi and shook his head. "Senior Sister, I'm really not a match for you. There's no need for us to continue."
"Hmm?" Bai Ruanqing's face darkened. "Take out your sword and let me see your true strength. Otherwise, don't blame me for getting nasty!" Seeing how Zhang Xuan was able to dodge her attack so easily without the slightest hint of fear, Bai Ruanqing's face darkened.
Sou sou sou!
Right after saying those words, Zhang Xuan swung his sword three times consecutively, each faster than the last. In an instant, the entire chamber was filled with sword qi.
When the library was built, it was out of fear that cultivators might comprehend something and release too much energy, thus destroying the books in the library. Thus, the chamber was built to be extremely sturdy, such that not even core disciples would be able to damage it. As such, as powerful as Bai Ruanqing's sword qi was, it was unable to pierce through the walls.
Zhang Xuan swiftly dodged the three sword qi and said with a sincere look on his face, "Look, I'm really not a match for you …"
"…"
Seeing how the other party was able to dodge her attacks so easily, Bai Ruanqing felt a little frenzied. "Hurry up and use your sword, or else I'll really make a move on you!"
Hu!
Bai Ruanqing's sword moved even faster than before.
The fact that she was able to practice the Heavysnow Swordsmanship showed that her control over speed had already reached an extremely high level. She was currently exerting her full strength, leaving afterimages in the chamber. It was as if no one would be able to escape from them no matter how powerful they were.
Bai Ruanqing's sword was fast, but her figure was even faster. No matter how she attacked, it felt as if there was a slight gap between her and the other party.
"I don't believe it …"
Zhang Xuan's face turned paler and paler, and his movements became faster and faster. She thought that Zhang Xuan wouldn't be as calm as before, but instead, he yawned and patted his mouth with his palm before continuing, "I really can't defeat you. How do you expect me to draw my sword? Isn't this forcing me to commit suicide? "
"Ah ah ah …"
Bai Ruanqing was on the verge of going insane.
If you were in a sorry state, sweating profusely and saying that you couldn't beat him, I would believe you!
As he yawned, he patted his mouth with one hand and scratched an itch with the other. He even had a worried look on his face, as if asking if he should pretend to be worried … Are you kidding me?
His eyes reddened, and his swordplay became faster and faster. Even though the other party said that he was no match for him, his figure was like a boat amidst the waves. No matter how huge the waves were, he would rise and fall with the wind, and the water would never be able to drown him.
"Draw your sword …"
After exchanging more than twenty blows, Bai Ruanqing was unable to even touch the hem of Zhang Xuan's robe. Unable to hold it in any longer, Bai Ruanqing began pummeling Zhang Xuan. "Don't blame me if you die!"
Hu!
With a flick of his sword, he executed his strongest Heavysnow Swordsmanship once more.
She didn't have much patience in the first place, or else she wouldn't have been able to defeat so many core disciples consecutively.
She had executed so many attacks consecutively, but she wasn't able to hurt him in the slightest. Her already thin patience was completely sapped.
The sword qi in the air morphed into snowflakes, and the air in the room immediately turned cold. It felt as if one's soul was being chilled to the bone.
"Sigh …"
Zhang Xuan rubbed his glabella as he slowly walked amidst Bai Ruanqing's sword art. He couldn't help but sigh deeply, "I really want to keep a low profile … but why do you have to force me?"
All he wanted was to read his books quietly, advance his cultivation quietly, and be a handsome man quietly …
Was it really that difficult?
Why did you have to fight me while reading your books?
When did I offend you?
Why do you have to do this?
Why do you have to do this?
"What did you say?"
Seeing how Zhang Xuan was talking to himself and dodging her strongest move with ease, Bai Ruanqing's heart skipped a beat, and a thought surfaced in her mind. "Could it be that you are …"
Even Liu Lujie was unable to withstand her Heavysnow Swordsmanship when they were in the same cultivation realm!
Yet, not only was she unable to injure an inner disciple, he was even able to stroll leisurely around her …
This reminded her of I Am Low Profile, the person who had killed her twice in a row!
Could it be that the mysterious person in front of him was this person?
Just as Bai Ruanqing was about to voice out her conjecture, the young man before her suddenly sighed and said, "Since I can't hide it anymore, I guess I'll have to apologize …"
Hu!
But before she could finish her words, his palm had already descended upon her.
His arm wasn't long, but it was still able to break through the seal of the sword qi in an instant. The immense pressure coming from him left Bai Ruanqing's breathing hastening.
"No!"
Bai Ruanqing didn't think that a Dimension Shatterer realm cultivator could wield such strength. She narrowed her eyes in astonishment, and she immediately released her cultivation.
Kacha! Kacha!
In the blink of an eye, her cultivation rose from Dimension Shatterer realm to Pseudo Immortal realm.
Pseudo Immortal realm primary stage, intermediate stage, advanced stage, pinnacle!
Heavenly True Immortal realm primary stage!
Just as she had guessed, she had already surpassed the Pseudo Immortal realm to reach the Heavenly True Immortal realm!
True Immortals possessed an endless supply of zhenqi. Even in the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, she could already be considered as an expert of the sect.
Hu!
Bai Ruanqing's cultivation had already recovered to its peak, so she quickly retreated. However, for some reason, the young man's palm seemed to know where she was going. No matter how she tried to evade, it would always come crashing down on her.
"How is this possible? Are you really only at Dimension Shatterer realm pinnacle? "
Bai Ruanqing's face twitched uncontrollably.
She could clearly sense that the young man's cultivation was only at Dimension Shatterer realm pinnacle. Yet, despite having recovered to Heavenly True Immortal realm, she was still unable to dodge the young man's palm!
It was as if the young man knew all of her moves and movement techniques like the back of his hand!
How could this be?
There were countless geniuses in the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, and there were indeed quite a few who were able to challenge those who were stronger than them. However, it was extremely rare for them to be able to challenge those who were stronger than them by one or two cultivation stages. After all, they were all experts who practiced the same cultivation technique and sword art!
To be able to fight against a True Immortal despite being a Dimension Shatterer realm pinnacle cultivator, she couldn't help but feel helpless.
Just how powerful was he?
"I don't believe it!"
The energy in Zhang Xuan's body burst forth once more, and he felt as though he was going to explode. The zhenqi of a True Immortal realm cultivator surged out, and the formation of the cultivation room seemed to be unable to withstand it.
"Don't resist anymore. Be a good girl!"
The young man's calm voice echoed in her ears. Hu! The young man's palm abruptly vanished, and Bai Ruanqing felt her vision turning dark.
Putong!
She fell to the ground and fainted.
"What should I do?"
Zhang Xuan rubbed his glabella in distress.
If the young man were to force him to do something, he would surely be forced to do something that he was unwilling to do.
But if he were to make a move, he would be exposed.
If it were any other ordinary disciple, he could just kill the other party. However, the young lady before him was the granddaughter of one of the Three Grand Elders. If anything were to happen to her, there was no way he would be able to escape!
Was he going to become a wanted man in less than a day after arriving at the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion?
"Outstanding people always have their own troubles. Sigh …"
Zhang Xuan sighed helplessly.
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