But just as Feng Jixing was rejoicing, Lin Muyu, who was in the air, suddenly opened her hand, and her Martial Soul extended out several gourd vines that quickly wrapped around one of the pillars of the Martial Arts Stage. With a "sou" sound, she pulled it back, and her whole body once again rushed up the Martial Arts Stage.
"Pa!"
Lin Muyu stood firmly on her feet and smiled. "Big Brother Feng, don't be too happy just yet."
"Good lad … again!"
Feng Jixing laughed and suddenly raised his saber. A terrifying Celestial Demon Constellation appeared behind him. It was the seventh form of the Wind Saber Art — Sky Devouring Demonic Saber!
It was this move that defeated the successor of the Seven Seas Tang Sect — Tang Bin. Now, Feng Jixing was using the same move!
Lin Muyu let out a shout, and the power of the Third Element surged into her arms. The Dragon Spirit Sword spun rapidly, and she used her peak combat technique to meet Feng Jixing's fierce move — Three Luminaries Calamity + True Dragon Essence Fire + Helix Break!
…
"Weng!"
Lin Muyu controlled the flaming longsword and rushed toward Feng Jixing's Sky Devouring Demonic Saber. But this time, she only dared to use about 40% of the Third Element's power because she was afraid of injuring Feng Jixing. Of course, Lin Muyu didn't know that Feng Jixing didn't use his full strength either. He only used 50% of the Sky Devouring Demonic Saber's power.
"Hong!"
The demonic saber covered in flames descended from the sky and clashed directly with Lin Muyu's longsword. The moment they clashed, they were actually equally matched. The two weapons were glued together, their Battle Qis restricting each other. It was a stalemate.
At this moment, Lin Muyu opened her palm and said, "Big Brother Feng, look here …"
"Hmm?"
Feng Jixing looked over.
"Whoosh!" A dazzling ray of dawn bloomed in Lin Muyu's palm. It was the light of a small golden gourd. It was the Green Gourd's seventh level ability — Light of Dawn!
"My eyes … Yu, you brat!"
Feng Jixing hastily covered his eyes.
This battle was full of schemes, and this time, it was Lin Muyu who schemed against Feng Jixing.
…
However, just when Lin Muyu was secretly pleased with herself, Feng Jixing suddenly kicked his legs in the air, and three consecutive powerful kicks landed on the wall of the gourd. Everyone knew that Feng Jixing's saber technique was invincible, but no one knew that Feng Jixing's leg technique was also so fierce.
Immediately, the power of the Third Brilliance and the Heaven-devouring Demonic Blade exploded in the air. With the addition of the power from Feng Jixing's kick, the two of them quickly separated and landed on both sides of the training platform.
While in the air, Lin Muyu wanted to summon the gourd vine, but she couldn't. The wall of the gourd was destroyed by Feng Jixing's unreasonable kick, and she couldn't summon any strength from her Martial Soul.
"Pa …"
Her battle boots landed on the ground, and she slid more than ten meters away before she came to a stop. Lin Muyu raised her hand and grabbed the Dragon Spirit Sword that was chasing after her. With a shocked expression, she said, "I lost just like that?"
On the other side of the training platform, Feng Jixing also flipped in the air and landed on the ground. He stood firmly, rubbed his eyes, and looked up at the training platform. He said, "Ptui, this brat Yu is too crafty. My eyes …"
The scene was very quiet, and everyone who was watching the battle was also stunned. This was because Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing both landed on the ground at almost the same time, and no one could determine who won the finals of the Sword Duel Tournament.
…
The eunuch who announced the results stood there dumbfounded. In the end, he turned around and asked for help, "Your Majesty, the two of them landed on the ground at almost the same time. There's no way to determine the outcome. What should we do?"
Qu Chu laughed heartily. "Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, come onto the stage and listen to His Majesty's announcement of the results."
Qin Jin had a gratified expression on his face. He stood up and stroked his beard. He laughed heartily at Feng Jixing and Lin Muyu who were standing on the stage. "This competition has really broadened my horizons! The strength of Feng Jixing and Lin Muyu has already been witnessed by everyone. With this result … the two of them are the champions of the Sword Duel Tournament. As for the rewards … the Dragon Talisman and 200,000 Jinn Coins, the two of you can choose yourselves! "
Feng Jixing was stunned. He wanted the Dragon Talisman, but he also wanted the Jinn Coins. For a moment, he was stuck in a dilemma.
In the end, Lin Muyu was more straightforward. He didn't lack money, but he lacked an army. Thus, he cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I choose the Dragon Talisman. I'll give the 200,000 Jinn Coins to Big Brother Feng!"
Feng Jixing nodded in tacit agreement.
Qin Jin laughed heartily and said, "Alright, I hereby announce that the champions of this Sword Duel Tournament are Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing. The third and fourth places are Chu Huaiying and Qin Lei. The rest of the contestants will also be rewarded accordingly. The final winner of the Dragon Talisman is Lin Muyu. Come, come forward to receive your reward!"
Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing walked forward together. Qin Jin personally handed out the reward. A dragon-shaped golden Dragon Talisman was placed in an extremely exquisite box. Qin Jin lifted it up and carefully placed it in Lin Muyu's hands. He reminded her, "Yu, you must use the Dragon Talisman carefully. Once you mobilize the army, it means that you are controlling it as the empire's general. You must not kill indiscriminately or defy the empire's laws. Do you understand?"
Lin Muyu accepted the Dragon Talisman and nodded heavily. "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Qin Jin then took out a two hundred thousand gold note and handed it to Feng Jixing. He said, "General Feng, as the commander of the Imperial Guards, you are responsible for the long-term stability of the Imperial Capital. I hope that you will continue to give your all for the empire in the future!"
Feng Jixing nodded with a determined look in his eyes. "Your Majesty, this general understands!"
…
At this moment, Qin Yin pulled Tang Xiaoxi forward and stopped in front of Lin Muyu. She grinned and said, "Congratulations, Big Brother Yu. You actually managed to obtain the Dragon Talisman!"
Tang Xiaoxi giggled. "I told you, Mu is as strong as a monster now. Obtaining the Dragon Talisman is as easy as pie!"
Lin Muyu blushed. "It's not as easy as you make it out to be. I was almost killed by Big Brother Feng's sword …"
Feng Jixing rubbed his nose and said angrily, "Don't say that. I was almost pierced through the chest by your sword!"
At this moment, Qin Lei and Qin Yan walked over while supporting Chu Huaiyin. The others also approached them one by one, waiting for the Emperor to reward them.
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Father, didn't you want to give the top four a title?"
It seemed like Qin Yin had always wanted to give Lin Muyu a title. Now, the opportunity had finally come.
…
Qin Jin nodded lightly. He held the Desolation Sword, which symbolized his status as an Emperor, and slowly stepped onto the pothole-filled Martial Arts Arena. He exuded the majesty of an Emperor as he said in a clear voice, "The Qin Empire is full of talented people. Today, during the Sword Competition, I can see that the Empire is full of talented people. With so many young heroes, our Qin Empire will definitely be strong for generations to come!"
As he spoke, he paused and said loudly, "I hereby appoint Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, Qin Lei, and Chu Huaiyin as the Four Generals of the Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning. They will also be known as the Four Heroes of Lanyan. The title of the Four Heroes of Lanyan will accompany them for life. They will be second-class nobles in the Empire. I hope that the four of you will charge and break through enemy lines for the Qin Empire in the future and protect our territory!"
Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and the others all cupped their fists in greeting.
Second-class nobles. This was not a small title. In terms of nobility, Tang Xiaoxi, Qin Lei, Qin Yan, and the others were all first-class nobles. Second-class nobles were at least second-class nobles. Although it was only a title, from now on, no one would dare to think that Lin Muyu and Chu Huaiyin were commoners.
Chu Huaiyin's face revealed a trace of gratification. The Chu family had been commoners for thousands of years. In his generation, there was finally a change!
"Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning … Four Heroes of Lanyan …"
Qin Yin softly repeated the name twice. She smiled and said, "It's really appropriate! Congratulations, Brother Yu. From now on, you are one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan. You can finally be on the same level as General Feng and Brother Qin Lei! "
Lin Muyu smiled in gratification. "Yes, I have to thank Your Majesty for this."
As he spoke, he put away the Dragon Talisman and threw the precious token into his Cosmos Sack.
…
Qin Jin continued to reward the contestants ranked fifth to twelfth. Although these people did not have eye-catching titles like the Four Heroes of Lanyan, the rewards they received were still considerable. Those who held positions in the army had all been promoted by one rank. Otherwise, they would have received at least ten thousand Jinyin coins as a reward. That was not a small number.
"Congratulations, Little Lin, you have finally become a noble!" Qu Chu smiled and congratulated him.
Lin Muyu pursed her lips. "Qu, don't make fun of me. My small status as one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan is just a small trick in front of you. Oh right, Qu, are you really willing to be the Princess' tutor?"
"I can't disobey Your Majesty's words …" Qu Chu said helplessly. "Originally, I, Qu Chu, had never accepted a disciple in my entire life. Ever since you came, I have been making an exception. Fine, it doesn't matter if I accept a well-behaved disciple like Her Highness Yin."
"Yes, Qu, you have worked hard."
Beside him, Feng Jixing put his arm around Lin Muyu's shoulder and laughed. "Yu, shall we find a place to gather tonight?"
"Sure, where?"
"Listen to the Rain Tower, your treat. How about it? You have the Dragon Talisman, so you will be the biggest winner of this Sword Contest! "
"Sure!"
"Heh, sure!"
…
Following that was another series of reward ceremonies. The rules of the royal family were very complicated, but Lin Muyu tried to accept it. Here, he was the closest to the sky and also the closest to the peak of this world. He had to be patient, otherwise, he would not be able to show off his skills in the future.
The contest finally ended when the sun set. The supervisor of the Ze Tian Palace held a banquet in the main hall, but Qin Jin did not attend because he was too tired. Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and the rest of the Four Heroes of Lanyan did not attend either. They slipped out of the Ze Tian Palace under the cover of the night and went straight to the Listen to the Rain Tower.
"Both Her Highness Yin and Princess Xi did not come today, so we can drink to our heart's content!" Qin Lei laughed.
Chu Huaiyin nodded. "The Ze Tian Palace has Qu's protection, so I believe there will not be any danger. It is rare for us to have this opportunity, so we must drink until we are drunk tonight. How about it?"
"Sure!"
…
That night, they really drank until they were drunk, and they did not go home at all. Four people wearing the armors of the empire's senior generals left the Listen to the Rain Tower after they were drunk. It was early in the morning, and the cold wind was blowing, but they did not seem to feel cold at all. They recited poems facing the moonlight. Qin Lei was a boorish man, so he did not know how to recite poems, but Chu Huaiyin and Feng Jixing were quite knowledgeable, so they recited some poems that were similar to "Where will we wake up tonight? The willows are by the shore, the wind is at dawn, and the moon is waning". After that, the four of them were drunk by the Hidden Dragon Lake of Lanyan City.
In the early morning, a few ruffians walked over, and all of them were dumbfounded.
"Gosh, these people seem to be the experts of today's Sword Contest … They are known as the Four Heroes of Lanyan!"
"Tsk, they are already drunk. Should we touch them?"
"Touch touch touch!"
…
Therefore, when Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and the rest woke up, all the Jinghin coins on them had been stolen. Fortunately, these ruffians did not dare to be too bold, and only took some Jinghin coins and silver coins. They did not even dare to touch Feng Jixing's gold notes. Otherwise, if the commander of the Imperial Guards was angry, it would be disastrous.
Slapping his forehead, Feng Jixing woke up and said in annoyance, "Which bastard dared to steal the money pouch of the Tiger of Tongtian Street …"
Lin Muyu said, "My few hundred Jinghin coins were also stolen …"
Chu Huaiyin laughed. "Money is gone, and people are happy. I am so tired, I am going back to sleep."
"Go back, everyone. We will meet again next time."
"Okay!"
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