Lou Xiaoyi's interruption immediately covered up the awkwardness of rejecting the host's goodwill!
Rejecting the host's gift in front of everyone was something that only the Sword Lunatic, Xuanyuan Swordsman, would do. Other people with a bit of worldly wisdom would find a private occasion to reject the host's gift. Therefore, his behavior was very unpopular. However, for the sake of the big picture, and because he was the specially invited main character, even if he was angry, he couldn't do anything about it.
Fortunately, although this person was rude in rejecting the gift, he was quite perceptive in other aspects. In a cultivator's gathering, acting was the most important thing, and they could exchange what they needed. They couldn't just sit there and watch the show with a clear conscience.
However, the three cultivators present had special statuses. Lou Xiaoyi was needless to say, as the Gaoshan man was counting on him to build a relationship with Xuanyuan. The other two cultivators were counting on him to sell their goods for a good price, so it wasn't good to force them to perform. They didn't dare to open their mouths, for fear that they would be rejected. That would be truly embarrassing!
This was the embarrassment of being the weaker party. Fortunately, although the Swordsman was lacking in worldly wisdom, he was a keen hunter when it came to fighting. Without needing anyone to invite him, he stood up on his own! This saved everyone from wasting their breath.
Therefore, everyone cheered in unison, instantly forgetting the awkwardness from just now. This was also due to the Gaoshan man's unique temperament.
Ming Cun smiled bitterly. It was normal for the Swordsman to choose him among the three cultivators from the outside. Out of three, he had to choose two, so there was a high probability that he would be able to perform.
Therefore, he didn't pretend to be pretentious. He stood up and bowed from afar.
"Xuanyuan's sword is sharp, and he is famous for his five rings. I hope Fellow Daoist Yan will be merciful and not break my old bones!"
Lou Xiaoyi laughed and raised his hand to return the greeting. "Fellow Daoist Ming's skills are profound, and your cultivation experience is much higher than mine. Why bother to make fun of a Foundation Establishment junior like me?"
The two of them flew into the air at the same time, about two hundred feet away from each other. This was the standard distance for a Foundation Establishment cultivator. However, if one were to consider their cultivation and the time it took to build their foundation, Lou Xiaoyi would be at a disadvantage. This was because if it were a normal Swordsman, he would only be able to control his flying sword for a distance of about three hundred and fifty feet. From this point alone, it could be seen that Daoist Ming Cun was very experienced in dealing with Swordsman. This was definitely not his first time. Even when he was performing a demonstration, he put himself just outside the safe distance.
Lou Xiaoyi used the Star Escape Technique, while Ming Cun used the Wind Escape Technique. Both of them walked the path of elegance and ease. Just this simple leap into the air caused the Alpine cultivators below to gasp in admiration. They also had speed, but they were far from being able to lift heavy weights as easily as the two in the air. The world of cultivation was so big that if one didn't explore it, one would be a frog at the bottom of a well. The Swordsman hadn't used the sword they were best at, and the Dharma cultivator was no more than an ordinary businessman. However, in terms of the Escape Technique, the Alpine cultivators couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
Lou Xiaoyi didn't pretend to be pretentious. He stood still, nodded slightly, and tightened his bow. The Four Seasons Sword shot out towards Ming Cun, who was two hundred feet away. This was a common problem for Swordsman. Whether it was a battle of life and death or a demonstration of skills, the Swordsman had to make the first move. This was a lifelong habit that couldn't be changed.
Ming Cun smiled and silently chanted an incantation. He pointed his finger forward, and a turbid fog rose five hundred feet in front of him. It was the Acid Rain Fog. This was the simplest and most practical spell for a Dharma cultivator to use against a Swordsman. It couldn't completely block the flying sword from piercing into his body, but if the flying sword wanted to penetrate his body, it would have to go through the fog again and again. As time passed, the damage to the flying sword would be obvious.
This was only a soft defense. He still had a hard defense just in case. He twirled his fingers, and a talisman was ignited. A Greenwood Shield was placed in front of him, and at the same time, a Gold-Burning Axe spun around his body. It was a combination of attack and defense.
He saw through it very clearly. Once this sword cultivator's flying sword came out, whether it was its speed or power, it was at an ordinary level. It was not a threat to him. If he wanted to pretend to be a gentleman, he could even not make a move. He could calmly wait for the flying sword to lose its momentum a few dozen feet away from him without changing his expression!
But since it was a Dharma Demonstration, he had to show something to the cultivators on the mountain below. That was why he had the Acid Rain Fog, the Greenwood Shield, and the Gold-Burning Axe circling around his body … It wasn't really for defense, but for show. Of course, it could also be a precaution. He was a cautious person.
The flying sword's momentum paused slightly before it entered the acid fog. This was within Ming Cun's expectations. This was a sign that the sword's momentum had run out. If it was an expert, they would've dodged before the flying sword completely entered the fog. However, this was a test of the cultivator's control over the flying sword. The Swordsman's flying sword plunged headfirst into the fog. This was a common problem for Foundation Establishment cultivators. They were aggressive when they attacked, but they were powerless when they retracted the sword …
The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. Just as he was about to say a few polite words, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. The flying sword slowed down slightly before it suddenly accelerated in the acid fog. In the next moment, it had already appeared in front of him!
His Greenwood Shield didn't even have enough time to defend himself. He could only rely on his Gold-Burning Axe to block the attack.
A loud 'clang' was heard, and the Dharma Artifact that was connected to his mind trembled.
This wasn't a Dharma Artifact, this was a premeditated murder!
Ming Cun didn't have time to ask any more questions. The flying sword's control was abnormally nimble. With a slight turn, it changed direction and slashed down from behind as fast as lightning!
Ming Cun was experienced. He immediately realized that his Greenwood Shield, which was several dozen feet away, wouldn't be able to return in time.
The Gold-Burning Axe was obviously at a disadvantage in the collision between the Dharma Artifact and the flying sword.
Fortunately, the power of the Swordsman's flying sword was completely incompatible with his low cultivation level. Fortunately, although the Gold-Burning Axe seemed to be able to attack and defend, it didn't have an advantage in either aspect. This was the specialty of a jack of all trades!
Every time the Dharma Artifact clashed with the Dharma Artifact, the Dharma Artifact would vibrate more violently and be repelled further away. This meant that after a few exchanges, even his Gold-Burning Axe wouldn't be able to provide an effective defense.
He had already realized that the Swordsman's position in Xuanyuan wasn't simple at all. He also realized that the Dharma Artifact's indifference for the past few months was just a facade. He also realized that the Swordsman's invitation this time was an invitation to death.
The Swordsman knew everything! He was here specifically to deal with him.
At this moment of life and death, there was no need to consider anything else. How to survive and how to kill this person was just like what happened in Slaughter Light Valley.
He channeled his magic power and his dantian quickly stirred. The secret technique that he had been maintaining for a long time started to fade away. At the same time, he twisted his hand and another precious talisman was opened. A golden bird spread its wings and flew up.
Talismans were divided into three grades. The most common grade was the talisman that covered all basic Foundation Establishment spells. It was also something that most Foundation Establishment Cultivators usually carried. Usually, they would win by quantity.
The next grade was the Forbidden Talisman. It included large-scale spells and some high-end defensive talismans. Ming Cun's Greenwood Shield could also be considered as part of this category.
The highest grade of talisman was the Spirit-Controlling Talisman. It was known as the Treasured Talisman. The Treasured Talisman had the souls of living creatures sealed within it. It often had special effects. This was something that Foundation Establishment Cultivators couldn't create. Usually, it was specially created by Master Jin Dan and given to his disciples. Small sects wouldn't even have the chance to see it, let alone Loose Cultivators.
The talisman that Ming Cun was using right now was one such Treasured Talisman. From this, it could be seen that his identity as a Loose Cultivator was not necessarily real.
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