This is a new skill that Jing Zhe developed when he practiced the externalization of true qi in the morning. It is simply "using qi to control the sword", which is not rare for people at the middle level of the sixth level or above. It is as common as eating a meal.
Jing Zhe developed a method that allows one to multitask, simultaneously "controlling thunder with qi" during combat. His first test subject was Lin Qingshan!
Before Lin Qingshan could react, the small ceramic pot grenade, which had already been lit, was enveloped in true energy and sent into his clothes!
Everything happened very quickly, and since both of them were in the air at the same time, and Jing Zhe deliberately used his body to block them, no one else saw this scene and assumed that the two were still fighting with their swords.
Lin Qingshan didn't know what the pottery jar that had been stuffed into his clothes was, but he wasn't stupid enough to think that Jing Zhe had gone to so much trouble just to deliver something to him.
He wanted to take it out to take a look, but he couldn't because he was holding the sword with both hands.
He wanted to learn from Jing Zhe and control things with his qi, but he tried it.
Sorry to bother you…
Jing Zhe had calculated the timing perfectly. After throwing the grenade into Lin Qingshan's clothes, he suddenly exerted force, and the two separated immediately. Before Lin Qingshan could catch his breath, Jing Zhe slashed at him with his sword again!
This sword strike gathered all of Jing Zhe's true energy. Although he and Lin Qingshan were both at the middle stage of the sixth level, he was a level higher than Lin Qingshan, so his aura was much more imposing!
Lin Qingshan also sensed the powerful killing intent. He dared not be careless at this moment, and disregarded the pottery jar in his arms. He raised his sword to prepare for another round of defense.
"boom!!"
This collision was much louder than the previous ones, and Jing Zhe's hands trembled from the force of the impact.
If he was in such a state, Lin Qingshan must have been in an even more sorry state.
He was not able to block the sword as before, but was instead blasted away.
They say you should strike while the iron is hot.
Just when everyone thought Jing Zhe would seize this opportunity to press his advantage, unexpectedly, Jing Zhe stopped in mid-air and refused to move forward.
"boom!!!"
Before they could react, another deafening roar came from the sky, even more violent than the previous two collisions. Immediately afterward, they saw black smoke billowing from Lin Qingshan's body, and then he plummeted from the sky!
Haha, even if you had a body of iron, if a grenade exploded while you were holding it, you'd be in big trouble!
Jing Zhe sneered inwardly, then raised his sword and swiftly slashed towards the ground!
This is the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot!
"I... admit defeat!"
To everyone's surprise, before Jing Zhe could even land, Lin Qingshan lay down on the ground and shouted.
At this moment, Lin Qingshan's face was pale, and there was still scarlet blood on the corner of his mouth. What was most frightening was his chest. His clothes were gone, and the few remaining ones were charred and carbonized, and his exposed skin was covered with wounds.
It has to be said that people at the mid-level of the sixth level are really powerful. Even though this grenade is much weaker than the normal version, it is still very lethal when it explodes while you are holding it in your arms.
Even so, because of the thin layer of true energy protecting his body, it still couldn't kill him.
Lin Qingshan knew his injuries best. He definitely couldn't fight anymore. His top priority now was to go back and heal. Also, there was that pottery jar that Jing Zhe had just thrown into his arms—ugh, that was clearly a particularly powerful hidden weapon!
He wished he could kill Jing Zhe on the spot, knowing that Jing Zhe must have the same idea, so he immediately admitted defeat. Compared to life, what did face matter?
Admit defeat?
Coward!
Jing Zhe cursed under his breath, but pretended not to hear, and continued flying downwards. He was just a few steps away from stabbing the sword into the man's chest...
"Smack!"
Contrary to his wishes, just as he was about to get what he wanted, a sword appeared out of nowhere and diverted his own.
Jing Zhe sighed.
If one strike misses, there will be no more chances.
"President Jing, since Sect Leader Lin has admitted defeat, why did you still kill him? This is a bit...unethical!"
"Bah, what's with all this talk of martial ethics from young people?"
The one who stopped Jing Zhe was naturally the Qingyang Sect Leader. The two of them were in cahoots, so it was reasonable for them to stop him.
However, Jing Zhe was a little annoyed that he hadn't killed Lin Qingshan, and spat out a mouthful of spittle in dissatisfaction.
"What did President Jing say?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I'm just like Sect Leader Qingyang right now. My ears suddenly went deaf, and I didn't hear Sect Leader Lin admit defeat at all! Besides, I never thought Sect Leader Lin would admit defeat—what normal man would do such a thing? He's indifferent to life and death, and if you're not convinced, then fight! Admit defeat? Tsk tsk!"
Jing Zhe's sarcastic remarks were extremely sarcastic. Lin Qingshan's body was already seriously injured, and his words dealt him a severe blow to his psyche.
"President Jing, you are mistaken. In a martial arts contest, it's best to stop when you've made your point! Since President Jing has already won, it would be too much to go any further and kill him!"
"hehe!"
Jing Zhe chuckled dismissively.
"What, does President Jing disagree?"
"hehe."
What does "hehe" mean?
"hehe."
Jing Zhe ignored him and walked over to Lin Qingshan, squatted down and asked with concern, "Sect Leader Lin, are you still able to do it? If not, just tell me, and based on our friendship, I will help you—choose a good burial plot!"
"Whoosh!"
His words caused an uproar in the audience. They had never seen anyone as arrogant as Jing Zhe before, and most importantly, he had the right to be arrogant...
For a mid-level sixth-stage expert who is not yet twenty years old, the Grandmaster level seems to be something that is not out of reach.
"puff…"
Already severely injured, and further mocked by Jing Zhe, Lin Qingshan was overcome with anger and blood, and finally couldn't hold back any longer, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Fortunately, Jing Zhe dodged quickly, otherwise the blood would have landed on him.
"Sect Leader Lin, how can you be so uncouth! The dignified leader of the Qingcheng Sect, spitting on the ground like that, how disgusting!"
"..."
Lin Qingshan was speechless, only able to stare blankly. The Qingyang Sect Leader waved his hand, and the Qingcheng Sect members below the stage quickly came up and carried Lin Qingshan away.
Watching their departing figures, Jing Zhe narrowed his eyes.
You think that's all?
It's not over until tonight!
At this moment, the Qingyang Sect Leader announced: "The winner of today's first match is... the Right Protector of the Heaven and Earth Sect, President Jing Zhe!"
"..."
They didn't think much of it before, but after Jing Zhe's full identity was revealed, everyone still felt a bit out of place.
The Right Protector of the Heaven and Earth Sect also holds an official position…
Some people have already begun to suspect that Jing Zhe might be a spy deliberately planted by the imperial court among the martial arts community.
However, even if someone wanted to say it, no one would dare to say it at this point.
As soon as Sect Leader Qingyang finished speaking, everyone cheered and jumped for joy.
"President Jing is amazing!"
"I told you Jing Zhe would win, and he did!"
"Yes, President Jing is incredibly capable; I've had my eye on him for a long time!"
"..."
The group that had been criticizing Jing Zhe the most were now showering him with praise, perfectly embodying the fickle nature of opportunists.
Jing Zhe puffed out his chest and waved his hands, looking quite pleased with himself.
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