Nan Qu was unaware that at this moment, the Xuanjian Sect was discussing a new revolution because of her.
Even if she knew, she probably wouldn't care too much about it.
In her view, she was merely a time traveler, participating in a story and learning about a local culture. When her time came, she would leave.
She only does things that interest her. And right now, what interests her is the fusion of internal energy and spiritual power.
Unfortunately, the fusion wasn't as simple as she had imagined. The inspiration she felt in that instant was too weak. She tried her best to amplify the feeling, but she still couldn't quite grasp it.
Time waits for no one.
The second day of the competition will proceed as scheduled.
However, Nan Qu's usual good luck seemed to have run out at this moment. She unexpectedly met Ji Jingwen before the finals.
That's the person who's holding back their cultivation level at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage.
"You're so unlucky."
Ji Jingwen was taken aback: "Are you talking about me?"
Nan Qu nodded: "According to the competition rules, cultivators at the Golden Core stage are not allowed to participate in inner sect matches. In other words, whether you win or not, you have already lost this round."
Ji Jingwen laughed instead: "You're so confident you can push me to that extent?"
Nan Qu shrugged: "No matter what, you're out of contention for first place. Why don't you just concede this round?"
Ji Jingwen laughed heartily: "They all said that we shouldn't chat with you after we go on stage, otherwise you'll lead us astray. You really are an interesting person. But I won't fall for it. I heard that your martial arts skills are very powerful. Unfortunately, I came out of the Ten Thousand Swords Cave step by step. I wouldn't say I'm a veteran of countless battles, but I do have some experience. Let me see if your martial arts skills are more powerful, or if my intuition is more accurate."
Nan Qu narrowed her eyes slightly, a fighting spirit rising within her. She knew that Ji Jingwen before her was no ordinary person, but she would not back down easily. "Then come on, let me see the skills of someone who has emerged from the Ten Thousand Swords Cave." Nan Qu's figure flickered, launching the first attack. She used Tai Chi Chuan, her steps light and graceful as she closed in, her palms moving out like flowing water, seemingly slow yet containing powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
Ji Jingwen dared not be careless. He swiftly drew his sword from his waist, the blade flashing coldly in the air as he instantly unleashed a fierce sword technique. The sword shadows flickered like countless stars, enveloping him and simultaneously engulfing Nan Qu. Nan Qu's palm strike clashed with Ji Jingwen's sword shadows, producing a series of crackling sounds, the light of spiritual energy flashing dazzlingly at the point of impact.
While parrying the attacks, Nan Qu tried to find a weakness in Ji Jingwen's swordsmanship. She noticed that although Ji Jingwen's sword moves were varied, there were extremely subtle pauses between each change of attack, which might be her opening. So, she deliberately feigned an opening, dodging to the left and revealing her right side. Seeing this, Ji Jingwen thought he had an opportunity and thrust his sword towards Nan Qu's right side. But just as the sword was about to strike, Nan Qu suddenly turned around, appearing behind Ji Jingwen like a nimble ghost, and quickly struck his back with both palms.
Sensing the attack from behind, Ji Jingwen lightly tapped his feet and leaped forward several feet, dodging Nan Qu's attack. He was secretly surprised, not expecting Nan Qu's reaction to be so swift, and her application of Tai Chi so exquisite. "Not bad, you have some skill." Ji Jingwen praised, and attacked again with his sword. This time, his swordsmanship was even more fierce, with sword energy crisscrossing and sealing off the surrounding space.
Nan Qu's expression grew even more serious. This Ji Jingwen was truly more troublesome. In just a moment, Nan Qu had already sensed the pressure emanating from these sword energies, the pressure of someone at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
At that moment, she felt as if she were in a tornado made of blades. If she moved, she would be sliced to pieces.
Ji Jingwen was indeed more capable than Xiang Hui. This wasn't due to superior skill, but rather to his extensive combat experience.
In the battle, Ji Jingwen displayed a composure and experience far surpassing Xiang Hui's. Unlike Xiang Hui's relatively simplistic and somewhat reckless attack style, each of Ji Jingwen's sword strikes seemed meticulously planned, with the transitions between his movements flowing naturally and smoothly, without any sense of hesitation. His eyes revealed the sharpness and calmness of someone who had been through many battles, constantly observing Nan Qu's every move and able to quickly formulate precise countermeasures based on Nan Qu's changing techniques, unlike Xiang Hui who was easily distracted by Nan Qu's rhythm.
The key point is that, unlike Xiang Hui who subconsciously protects himself during matches, Ji Jingwen understands that offense is the best defense. Rather than trapping himself in a protective circle, he prefers to prevent the enemy from getting out of trouble.
Nan Qu knew that the other party was waiting for her to surrender.
However, Nan Qu is just that kind of stubborn person. She can admit defeat, but she will never be beaten into surrender.
Ji Jingwen still didn't understand Nan Qu. He thought he could give Nan Qu time to surrender, but he didn't know that in Nan Qu's eyes, what he was giving her was a chance to turn the tables and survive.
Although the Ten Thousand Swords Cave is treacherous, it cannot compare to the Southern Qu, where people are constantly scheming and plotting against each other, where it's a matter of life or death.
He knew how to fight, but he didn't understand people's hearts.
From the moment Nan Qu was trapped, she began trying to control the sword energy.
Controlling everything at once was unrealistic, so she started with a single strand. Using her inner strength, she bound the sword-infused spiritual energy strand by strand, allowing it to dance with the sword energy under her control.
When Ji Jingwen realized something was wrong, the sword energy that had been surrounding Nan Qu had inexplicably transformed into a sphere. Even more incredibly, this sphere remained quietly above Nan Qu's right hand, without causing her any harm.
Now it was Nan Qu's turn to relax: "Hey, if you advance to the next level, you'll lose."
Ji Jingwen's eyes were filled with resentment.
"You'll only know if you'll lose after the fight."
However, Ji Jingwen discovered that when he used the same move again, his sword energy was also absorbed into the little girl's right hand.
"You've used up all your tricks? Then it's my turn."
Suddenly, the ball of sword energy in Nan Qu's hand began to split into one, two, and then countless lines, like a ball of yarn. These lines seemed to have a mind of their own, heading towards Ji Jingwen from different directions.
This caused everyone, from the audience to the management on stage, to widen their eyes in astonishment. Some even stood up from their seats.
"How... how did she do that?"
"Divine sense! This girl's divine sense seems to be much stronger than that of ordinary people."
"It's not just divine sense. There seems to be something surrounding and controlling those sword energies, and this thing surrounding the sword energies is also very lethal."
"That's this little girl's internal energy! She not only controls her own internal energy, but she also uses Ji Jingwen's sword energy for her own purposes. Ji Jingwen is in trouble."
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