Another heavenly tribulation?
The final ten disciples gathered on the Wuji Stage, preparing for the crucial draw for their final showdown.
Yun Qian listened absentmindedly to the elder on the stage explaining the rules, which were simply to draw wooden sticks bearing special spiritual energy marks, and the two corresponding people would become opponents. She followed Qin Wu forward, casually drew an ancient wooden stick from the stick container, and then stepped aside to wait quietly.
After all the disciples had drawn lots, thin strands of spiritual energy emerged from the top of the wooden lots, precisely connecting to their respective opponents.
Yun Qian lowered her eyes and looked along the faint golden light extending from the wooden stick in her hand. The other end of the line was connected to Si Feng of Tianyan Mountain.
A faint, ambiguous curve appeared at the corner of Yun Qian's lips.
The description of this person in the original text instantly came to mind: insidious and ruthless, willing to do anything to achieve his goals. In the original story, it was during this very duel that Si Feng faced off against Song Xuezhu, secretly releasing poisoned hidden weapons three times, nearly killing Song Xuezhu.
During the subsequent siege of Cangmin Mountain, Si Feng, together with the demons, used forbidden techniques to enhance his cultivation, trapped Bai Chuan with the Demon-Binding Chains, and personally extracted Bai Chuan's inner core.
The name Si Feng was already etched in her heart. From the first moment she saw Si Feng at the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, Yun Qian had been waiting for this moment.
There's an unwritten rule in the Immortal Sect Competition: in the duel arena, life and death are irrelevant. So today, she'll first slay this bloodthirsty hound beside Sili! She'll make Sifeng, like that Qingfeng Daoist, have his soul scattered to the winds.
At the same time, Si Feng's cold gaze was also fixed on her. The instant their eyes met, Yun Qian clearly understood the killing intent in his eyes.
Like her, he also wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of her.
However… Yun Qian sneered inwardly, Si Feng was no longer a match for her.
Before the duel began, Tianyan Mountain temporarily modified the rules of the final showdown, narrowing the competition area to the range of five arrays set up on the Wuji Platform. Anyone who went out of bounds or lost the ability to resist would be judged the loser. At the same time, according to the elder of Tianyan Mountain, the temporary change of rules was also to save time.
Save time?
Yun Qian, Qin Wu, and Bai Chuan exchanged a glance, all seeing the absurdity in each other's eyes. This immortal sect competition, dragging on for half a year, only now remembers to save time at the very end? Tianyan Mountain's excuse is truly perfunctory. This last-minute change of plans likely hides some shady scheme.
As Yun Qian and Si Feng stepped into the designated array barrier at the same time, a familiar, sweet and exotic fragrance wafted into their noses.
It's the same fragrance as the one from the royal palace of the Li Kingdom!
Yun Qian's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over her. She had personally experienced how this strange fragrance could stir up the most malevolent energy within people. What was its purpose in permeating this place now?
She subconsciously looked up at the jade platform suspended in the air, and met Sili's unfathomable eyes.
Is it him?
Even if it wasn't Sili who did it, she's definitely involved! Yun Qian's gaze swept over the nine chairs on the jade platform, only to find that Lin Huaiyu, who should have been sitting there, was now in an empty seat.
Where did this guy go?
Before she could think it through, a sharp sword blade had already pierced through the air!
"You dare to be distracted while fighting me?" Si Feng held a gleaming thin sword, its tip pointing directly at Yun Qian's vitals.
Yun Qian flicked her wrist, and the ordinary wooden sword, seemingly used casually, precisely blocked the opponent's attack. The spiritual energy vibrated, emitting a dull sound.
"Distracted?" Yun Qian chuckled, her tone laced with undisguised mockery. "You? Even if I were distracted, dealing with two of you would be a piece of cake."
"What arrogance!" Si Feng's face turned cold, and his eyes revealed murderous intent. "Then today I will use you as a sacrifice to my sword!"
"Alright." Yun Qianmu flicked her wooden sword, instantly shifting her sword stance from defense to offense with such speed that only afterimages remained. "Then we'll see if you have the ability!"
Even the most basic opening stance of the Cangmin Sword Technique, wielded by Yun Qian, exuded a chilling sword intent and unleashed a torrent of attacks, forcing Si Feng into a frantic retreat. His sharp weapon was utterly ineffective against Yun Qian's wooden sword imbued with pure sword intent.
Yun Qian's sword was too fast and too dense, making it hard for him to breathe, and he didn't even have a chance to find an opportunity to use his hidden weapons!
"Sizzle—"
The wooden sword once again slashed in at an odd angle, narrowly grazing Si Feng's neck and tearing off a strand of hair. Yun Qian leaned closer, her voice carrying a cold laugh as it reached his ears: "What? Can't find a chance to pull out your hidden weapons?"
Si Feng's pupils constricted sharply! How could she know?! He had never used any hidden weapons in this competition!
In his shock, another condensed, almost tangible sword aura hurtled straight at his face! This time, Si Feng clearly felt Yun Qian's undisguised killing intent; she truly wanted his life!
"puff!"
The wooden sword, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, pierced through his shoulder blade for the first time! A sharp pain shot through him, and before Si Feng could react, Yun Qian's wrist sank, and the wooden sword, carrying overwhelming force, thrust out again, its target aimed directly at his dantian!
Inner core! She wanted to destroy his cultivation!
Si Feng was terrified and retreated hastily, not even caring whether he would cross the boundary, only hoping to avoid this fatal blow.
Just as he was about to step out of the edge of the formation.
Boom!!!
A deafening roar came from overhead!
The once clear sky suddenly darkened, with thick, dark clouds gathering from nowhere, churning and surging, and streaks of blinding lightning flashing wildly through the clouds, radiating a terrifying divine power!
It's a heavenly tribulation!
Almost at the same time as the thunder roared, a thick bolt of purple lightning tore through the sky, carrying destructive power, and crashed down on another formation not far away!
That direction is... Qin Wu?!
Yun Qian's brows furrowed instantly, her mind filled with doubt: Why would Qin Wu trigger a heavenly tribulation at this moment? Could it be that he broke through to a higher level in the face of battle?
The time is of the essence, and there is no time for deliberation!
A cold glint flashed in Yun Qian's eyes, and she poured her spiritual energy into the wooden sword, causing it to hum! Without hesitation, she flicked her wrist!
"Pfft!"
The wooden sword pierced Si Feng's vital dantian with perfect accuracy! The violent sword energy instantly shattered his inner core!
Si Feng felt an indescribable pain in his dantian. The spiritual energy surging around him dissipated rapidly like a flood breaking through a dam. His consciousness was quickly swallowed by darkness, and he collapsed softly.
Yun Qian didn't even glance at him. She drew her wooden sword, her figure transforming into a streak of light as she sped off towards Qin Wusuo's direction without looking back!
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