The square was bathed in sunlight.
Young figures showcased the fruits of their months of labor. Some even sat attempting to gain enlightenment, their robes fluttering, looking quite practiced.
Today wasn’t any special day, just a gathering of new disciples from the four peaks to exchange pointers and spar.
In essence, "showing off."
For instance, someone had been recognized by a third-rank weapon in the armory, a weapon so sharp it could slice through iron like mud, much to the envy of others.
Or take the genius who had acquired a high-level cultivation technique, soared to new heights, and now stood impressively at the Breaking Sun Fifth Layer, eliciting sighs of admiration.
So strong! Truly a genius!
"Our Nangong Jue from Snow Storm Peak isn’t bad either. His physical body is close to the minor achievement stage. Although he’s still at the Breaking Sun Fifth Layer, I’d bet even cultivators at the seventh layer would find it hard to harm him in the slightest," a youth said, lifting his head proudly.
The crowd voiced their approval.
Just then, a slender figure walked over from a small path.
Guang Xiaoyu, a disciple from Qingfeng.
Months had passed, yet she seemed untouched by time, still dressed in simple clothing, her fair face slightly tanned.
Perhaps her only asset was her pair of bright, sparkling eyes.
Guang Xiaoyu’s appearance surprised everyone.
Although it was supposedly a gathering for disciples from all four peaks, in their eyes, this was an exchange for the disciples of the Three Peaks; Qingfeng had nothing to do with it.
"Why did she come?" someone wondered in astonishment.
"She’s participating in the Newcomer Competition, after all. She probably wants to check out the situation!"
Many people laughed. "Her? In the Newcomer Competition? You’re trying to make me die laughing!"
Their peak only had two disciples.
Their Master was elusive, which was one thing. But their Senior Brother, after herding cattle for years, had now started raising dogs. And then there was her, a disciple with poor aptitude.
This Qingfeng must be the comic relief of the cultivation world, right?
A bunch of brats! Guang Xiaoyu glanced sideways. If Senior Brother hadn’t asked me to come, I, the Empress, wouldn’t even bother with you lot!
"Have your Senior Brother Chen Pingping come out. I want to challenge him," a voice came from behind the crowd.
Zhuge Wushuang stepped forward, one step at a time.
After months of cultivation, his demeanor had become even more handsome and compelling. His eyes shone brightly, and his every move exuded a natural grace.
Seeing Zhuge Wushuang’s figure, everyone suddenly became interested.
Not long ago, Chen Pingping had publicly humiliated his Zhou Tian circulation, ridiculing it as "too sloppy." Now, Zhuge Wushuang was challenging Chen Pingping.
His purpose was obvious: he wanted to reclaim his honor.
Guang Xiaoyu scoffed disdainfully, "You?"
A trash Different Body, daring to challenge my Senior Brother?
Even though Senior Brother is just a mortal, I am not...
Remember, as the Demon Emperor, I’ve slain countless Different Bodies—so many their bones piled up like mountains and their blood flowed like rivers.
And this insignificant, trashy Different Body dares to strut before me and even call Senior Brother by his full name?
Zhuge Wushuang remained silent and continued forward. His aura shifted, as if he had transformed into a wisp of clear wind, becoming elusive.
This was a high-level movement technique.
The disciples of Jiuli Peak were thrilled. One boasted proudly, "See that? See that? In just a few months, our Jiuli Peak genius has comprehended a high-level movement technique! Hehe... If this technique is cultivated to its peak, it’s almost like shrinking the earth to an inch; traveling ten million li in a day would be nothing!"
Finally, it’s "show off" time.
In just a few months, he had comprehended a high-level movement technique and reached the Breaking Sun Fifth Layer.
With such achievements, who among the younger generation could contend with him?
His speed increased, seeming to merge completely with the breeze.
Guang Xiaoyu was secretly shocked.
But she wasn’t surprised by Zhuge Wushuang’s strength. What astonished her was that as she circulated her One Qi Turns into Three Clarities cultivation technique, Zhuge Wushuang began to slow down in her vision.
When Zhuge Wushuang charged near, she raised her hand and slapped out, shattering his high-level movement technique on the spot.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Especially the Jiuli Peak disciples; the exuberant smiles on their faces froze solid.
No way! It can’t be!Did that little girl just shatter Zhuge Wushuang’s high-level movement technique?
Even Zhuge Wushuang himself was stunned.
The next moment, Guang Xiaoyu dashed out. Her speed was actually faster than Zhuge Wushuang’s! In the blink of an eye, she was before him. SLAP... SLAP...
A few more slaps landed, leaving clear, red finger marks. She knocked Zhuge Wushuang unconscious, and he foamed at the mouth.
"Is that all?" Guang Xiaoyu taunted. "And you wanted to challenge my Senior Brother? What kind of trashy high-level movement technique is this? Go home, wash up, and go to bed!"
All the Jiuli Peak disciples were left breathless, silent as cicadas in winter. If they weren’t mistaken, what Guang Xiaoyu had just displayed was also a movement technique, right?
The scene suddenly fell silent, and a strange atmosphere permeated the air.
Qingfeng has movement cultivation techniques?
「At the edge of the square.」
Mo Wuwei slowly opened his eyes. The Three Feet Green Blade on his back suddenly emitted a sword hum. He looked surprised. "You want to make a move?"
The Frozen Sword was a third-rank weapon, possessing a degree of divinity and spirit, akin to human consciousness.
It trembled automatically and hummed, seemingly eager for battle.
Very well! Mo Wuwei smiled, thinking, Since you wish to fight, then... our battle for fame shall begin now!
He rose and walked forward, quickly drawing everyone’s attention.
The Wanjian Peak disciples were secretly thrilled; their genius was about to make his move.
He wielded a third-rank weapon; once unleashed, its power would be as imposing as a mountain! Moreover, he possessed a Sword Heart Body. Even cultivators at the Breaking Sun Eighth Layer wouldn’t dare fight him here!
That Guang Xiaoyu from Qingfeng was no match for him at all.
But the next moment, he froze. The Three Feet Green Blade on his back no longer hummed; it seemed to instantly lose all its brilliance.
Mo Wuwei was stunned for a moment. He tried to draw the Three Feet Green Blade, but... the Sword Body was stuck fast in the Sword Box, utterly refusing to emerge.
He was dumbfounded. Didn’t it want to make a move? What’s this?
Suddenly, he clearly sensed an inexplicable tremor from the Sword Body.
Mo Wuwei’s expression stiffened. He silently turned and walked away.
Hey, Genius, don’t go!
The new Wanjian Peak disciples were speechless. You came over with such an imposing air; weren’t you going to crush Guang Xiaoyu? We were still waiting for the show!
Nearby, Nangong Jue of the Attribute Physique glanced at his retreating figure, lost in thought.
Soon, the Jiuli Peak’s Peak Lord received the news, and his face immediately darkened.
He asked in disbelief, "Didn’t Zhuge Wushuang comprehend a high-level movement technique? How could he still have been defeated?"
The Breaking Sun Fifth Layer, a high-level movement technique, and a Different Body. He couldn’t even last one round against that little girl and was defeated? What kind of joke is this?
Meanwhile, at Wanjian Peak, Wu Qi almost coughed up blood. "A renowned Sword Heart Body, wielding a third-rank weapon, and he fled without even making a move?"
He fumed, full of frustration, "What a disgrace! An utter disgrace!"
"Wanjian Peak painstakingly nurtured you for months, giving you whatever you asked for! And this is the result? You didn’t even make a single move; you just turned and fled!"
His only thought now was to hang Mo Wuwei in front of the main hall to offer him as a sacrifice to the ancestors and seniors of Wanjian Peak.
「At this very moment!」
The Peak Master of Snow Storm Peak also received the news, his face etched with surprise. "Guang Xiaoyu defeated Zhuge Wushuang?"