"Taking advantage of loopholes doesn't mean you're strong. That clown is no match for you."
Luo Qinghe's consolation was very powerful. After hearing someone else's words about the things he wanted to make amends for, Su Youzhi's resentment immediately subsided by more than half.
That's right, Tu Nian's clever tricks were no match for the strength she had painstakingly cultivated. So what if she was just trying to impress the crowd? It was she who had broken through to the Golden Core stage and had a promising future, not that fake spiritual root who only knew how to take shortcuts.
Thinking of this, Su Youzhi finally revealed her signature smile and said softly to Luo Qinghe, "Brother, just prepare for the competition. I'm fine."
Luo Qinghe's expression softened, and he raised his hand to rub her head. "Don't worry about the outcome of the competition. I will return it to them along with your share."
In the following period of time, the sword competition, as the highest level competition in the competition, brought the best viewing experience to the audience who came from afar to Sanhuangjing.
Spiritual swords, spiritual techniques, different sword moves from the three schools and seven sects, as well as the unique sword-wielding methods of each participating contestant were all reflected in the high-level duel.
Even before Chu Qiurong and Luo Qinghe went into battle, two other players with Nascent Soul cultivation had already appeared on the field, triggering several waves of cheers from the stands.
The two belonged to Yinyuetang and Yanyuge respectively, and won the first place in different groups.
The man from Yinyuetang was heroic, but he always maintained a low profile that was absolutely consistent with his sect. In the competition, he would only use one move and never a second one. With his absolute strength, he killed the opponent cleanly and decisively, won the first place, and then calmly left the stage.
If the Nascent Soul from Yinyue Hall successfully attracted the attention of the whole audience, then the appearance of the one from Yanyu Pavilion completely dropped Tu Nian and Chu Qiurong's jaws.
"That's...Liu Yuzhu!"
That’s right, the Nascent Soul of the Misty Rain Pavilion is none other than Liu Yuzhu, the direct disciple of Tianyin whom Tu Nian met at Daluoyan a month ago.
"How did she become a contestant from Misty Rain Pavilion? Did the referee make a mistake in the registration?"
The chaos in Liu Yuzhu's sect left Tu Nian completely confused. However, when she was about to discuss this strange incident with Chu Qiurong, the latter gave her an even more mysterious surprise.
"But Liu Yuzhu has clearly participated in the alchemy competition, hasn't she?" Chu Qiurong said to Tu Nian with a confused look on her face, "And she appeared as a disciple of Tianyin. You were there that day, didn't you see it?"
Tu Nian was stunned by his question and was silent for a moment. Then, with a look of shock on her face, she turned her head and looked at him, "Is that true?"
Chu Qiurong held her forehead and said, "I remember now. You were preparing for the battle with Junior Brother Song and San'er, practicing talisman and sword techniques. It's normal that you didn't pay close attention."
"But I'm sure that Liu Yuzhu has already participated in the alchemy competition and scored ten points for Tianyin. In this situation..."
His hand slid down to support his nose, and he frowned, "I'm sure the other spectators and contestants must have noticed this too. Let's see what the referee says."
The situation was just as Chu Qiurong had expected. Soon, many voices questioning Liu Yuzhu's identity began to be heard inside and outside the arena. Some people even ignored the rules of the arena and went around the entrance to shout at the referee. Naturally, the content of the shouting was not very pleasant.
At the same time, Zhong Ming, the leader of Tianyin Sect, who was in the stands, looked at Nan Ziyan with a questioning look, "What's going on?"
"What's going on?"
Nan Ziyan still looked listless, twirling a strand of black hair hanging by her ear indifferently. "Isn't it just a Nascent Soul? How come every family can produce one, but I, Yanyu, have to explain myself?"
Zhong Ming's face turned pale. He pressed his arms against the table, leaning forward a little. He finally had the aura of a sect leader. "You know I'm not asking you that. Who is that woman on the field? What is her relationship with our sect's direct disciple?"
Noticing the faint pressure emanating from him, Nan Ziyan seemed to have suddenly discovered something interesting. She glanced at him with her beautiful eyes and raised her thin lips slightly, "What are you talking about, Master Zhong? Those who will appear on behalf of Yanyu are naturally my Yanyu people."
"As for the relationship," she chuckled softly, a sly look flickering in her eyes, "Hasn't Sect Leader Zhong ever heard of twins?"
No problem!
Finally, the voices of doubt in the arena became more and more numerous, until it became impossible to ignore them. The referee had to temporarily stop the competition and announced that there was no problem with the identity of "Liu Yuzhu", which calmed the emotions of the audience and contestants.
Officials came out to explain that the news could not be wrong. Although some people were still puzzled about the identity of "Liu Yuzhu", it was only a handful of people who discussed it privately and it was never brought to the attention of the referee team. Tu Nian and Chu Qiurong were among them.
"In that case, it seems that she is indeed not Liu Yuzhu, but this is the first time I have seen two people who look so similar." Chu Qiurong said.
"Twins."
Tu Nian thought about this and looked at Liu Yuzhu's amazing performance. He frowned and pinched his chin, "Then why didn't you join the same sect?"
Although she couldn't figure out other people's private affairs, she could see through the competition clearly.
"Liu Yuzhu"'s sword-wielding style is inherited from the consistent style of Yanyu Pavilion. His sword is a short sword. When he attacks, he is not as vigorous as other sword cultivators, but he focuses on defeating the enemy with one move.
Especially in such a place with no hiding space, she was able to overwhelm the whole audience with her Nascent Soul cultivation. It is conceivable how difficult it would be for a sword-cultivating assassin of this level to be placed in the complex terrain of a sect melee.
Unsurprisingly, the competition in this group ended with the victory of "Liu Yuzhu". When she left the stage, Tu Nian took a special look at the stands on the Tianyin Gate side, but he didn't know whether he missed it or Liu Yuzhu herself had not arrived, so he didn't get to see her attitude towards the competition.
After several ups and downs, the competition came to an end. Just the opposite of Tu Nian's previous formation competition, Chu Qiurong was drawn into the final group, and in the same group with her was naturally Luo Qinghe from Yuqing.
Unlike Chu Qiurong who is unknown in Jixue, Luo Qinghe, as the top representative of the new generation of Yuqing, is very famous among the three sects and seven schools due to his outstanding image. His participation can be said to be the biggest highlight of this competition.
At least half of those who were desperately vying for spots in the three sects and seven schools, as well as the female cultivators among the independent practitioners, came here for him. When they saw him appear, the entire arena suddenly erupted in deafening applause and cheers.
Chu Qiurong, who had entered before him, was startled by the exaggerated scene. After hearing those shrill female voices, she looked at Luo Qinghe behind her with amusement, "I didn't expect that your deadpan face was so popular. Regardless of your strength, you have quite the presence."
Looking at his teasing face, Luo Qinghe frowned slightly and said in a cold voice: "You will see my strength."
After that, he sped up slightly, passed by Chu Qiurong, and walked to the front of the team.
Chu Qiurong smacked her lips and slowly moved to the competition position, muttering softly, "Junior Sister is really amazing. I've clearly never seen her before, but even her tone is exactly the same..."
Soon, the last group of nine people were ready, lined up, listed the questions, and the competition began.
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