Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament

"Let's go! Let's see how powerful 'Qing Feng' is?"

Lu Xueqi was happy to see Su Changqing's fondness for 'Qing Feng', so she suggested.

"Okay!"

Su Changqing immediately understood Lu Xueqi's intention.

The two leaped towards the arena where they would compete today. Their tacit understanding was just like when they stood opposite each other during their competition earlier. They each took out their immortal swords, 'Tian Ya' and 'Qing Feng'.

"Given that Senior Sister gifted me the sword, could you show me your true strength?"

Before they started, Lu Xueqi asked Su Changqing with a smile.

"Of course, but Senior Sister, you'd better be prepared."

Su Changqing smiled slightly and agreed to Lu Xueqi's idea.

Afterward, Su Changqing completely removed his Heaven Concealing Art, released his cultivation restraints, and fully displayed his Foundation Establishment fifth-stage strength before Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi was instantly astonished.

How could it be the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment?!

Lu Xueqi had considered that Su Changqing might already be at the third or even fourth stage of Foundation Establishment, but the one thing she hadn't considered was that Su Changqing was already at the fifth stage.

This was already a realm equal to hers. However, Junior Brother had only joined the sect a year ago, while she had joined half a year before him. Now, they were at the same realm.

Such a cultivation speed was not only beyond her comparison but also unmatched by any of their peers in the sect, even the sect leader's disciple Xiao Yicai and Qi Hao, who was under Uncle-Master Cang Song, both recognized prodigies of the sect.

"Senior Sister, be ready to receive my sword!"

After a smile, Su Changqing directly held 'Qing Feng' and slashed at Lu Xueqi with the 'Gale Sword Technique'.

In an instant, a fierce wind swept across the entire Sword Peak. The surrounding spiritual winds converged towards Su Changqing's 'Qing Feng', transforming into layers of green sword energy that shot towards Lu Xueqi.

The Qing Feng Sword seemed to be made for Su Changqing. The moment he used it, Su Changqing felt incredibly proficient, as if he had reached the state of man and sword as one. Furthermore, the already fierce Gale Sword Technique, empowered by 'Qing Feng', became several times stronger.

Seeing Su Changqing's sword strike, Lu Xueqi immediately steadied her mind. 'Tian Ya' fell into her hand, and she unleashed a full-power sword strike in return.

Two sword energies, one blue and one green, collided fiercely. The powerful impact stirred up a massive dust cloud. When the dust settled, two white figures leaped forward, engaging in a sword fight.

The world fell silent.

The battle ended quickly. Neither side could gain an advantage, and they ultimately fought to a draw.

Under Lu Xueqi's gaze, Su Changqing left Sword Peak, drenched in sweat. It truly felt exhilarating to fight without any reservations!

Lu Xueqi's strength was indeed extraordinary!

Even with 'Qing Feng' and the top-tier 'Gale Sword Technique', he had only used seventy percent of his strength to fight her to a draw. If it were another cultivator at the same realm, perhaps sixty percent of his strength would have been enough for a solid victory.

What?

You say Su Changqing held back again?

Of course, he did. His full strength could easily challenge opponents in higher realms!

For the next few days.

The two agreed to spar and practice swordplay on Sword Peak every midnight. Su Changqing readily agreed. Through repeated sword practice, Su Changqing's swordsmanship grew rapidly, as did Lu Xueqi's.

Su Changqing did his best to act as a sparring partner who was both an opponent and a teacher.

In every night's battle, Lu Xueqi always gained new insights into swordsmanship, and her cultivation also grew rapidly in just a few days. She advanced from the middle stage of Foundation Establishment fifth-stage to the peak of the fifth-stage, just one step away from becoming a sixth-stage cultivator.

Su Changqing, who had fought her to a draw with seventy percent of his strength before, now needed to add another ten percent.

Unknowingly, Lu Xueqi had become accustomed to practicing swordplay with Su Changqing every day. However, this practice had to stop due to the upcoming Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

Seven days later, Qingyun Sect finally welcomed its grand event held once every ten years: the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament!

Su Changqing woke up early, trying to figure out how to avoid this ordeal. Before he could come up with anything, he heard someone calling him from outside his door.

"Junior Brother! Junior Brother!"

"Senior Sister, I'm coming!"

Su Changqing opened the door and saw Lu Xueqi in her white robes. Already stunningly beautiful, she had put on a light makeup today, adding to her allure. She stood there like a celestial maiden descended from the ninth heaven.

Seeing Su Changqing emerge, she broke into a radiant smile, captivating him.

Su Changqing shook his head and silently recited a calming mantra to suppress the infatuation in his heart.

"Junior Brother, Master sent me to find you so we can go to the sect plaza together."

"Oh, alright!"

Su Changqing tidied himself up briefly and then followed Lu Xueqi as they flew on their swords towards the sect plaza.

It truly was a grand event!

Today, amidst the boundless peaks of Qingyun Sect, various lights danced and swirled. The closer they got to the main peak, Tongtian Peak, the denser these lights became. The sight of thousands of people heading towards the same destination was awe-inspiring.

Lu Xueqi and Su Changqing were among them. Their two streaks of light, one blue and one green, attracted considerable attention. Most people recognized Lu Xueqi, a renowned prodigy of the sect, but they didn't recognize Su Changqing, who was flying with her.

They flew side by side, with Su Changqing occasionally making Lu Xueqi laugh and other times engaging in profound discussions about their swordsmanship insights. They appeared completely at ease, showing no signs of the tension surrounding the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

Onlookers either speculated about their relationship or envied Su Changqing for being able to fly alongside Lu Xueqi.

Damn it!

What right does this kid have to be with a heavenly prodigy like Lu Xueqi!

With a whistling sound, Su Changqing and Lu Xueqi landed on the sect's plaza, riding their swords. As soon as they landed, the little flood dragon snake poked its head out, looking around and crawling excitedly on Su Changqing's arms.

Su Changqing naturally wasn't worried about it running around and hurting people. They had spent so much time together that the bond between man and snake was deep. He knew exactly what the little flood dragon snake wanted to do and was confident it wouldn't do anything to harm others.

The sect's plaza was already bustling with activity, a sea of heads as far as the eye could see.

"Senior Sister, I'm going to look around for a bit. I'll meet up with you later," Su Changqing said to Lu Xueqi before walking away.

His original intention was to find Zhang Xiaofan. After all, they were good friends, and since Zhang Xiaofan was the protagonist of the story, if things followed their course, Su Changqing now had the ability to step onto this stage. He was very curious about how Zhang Xiaofan was doing now.

However, before he could find Zhang Xiaofan, he saw another acquaintance: Lin Jingyu.

Just as he had been famous within the sect before, he was now the center of attention, with many disciples gathered around him, looking up to him.

After the incident on Nine Yin Mountain, his recklessness had almost led to a great disaster, and the sect had punished him with seven days of solitary confinement for reflection.

Yet, rumors spread that Lin Jingyu had faced a powerful figure from the Demonic Cult without showing any fear, remaining neither servile nor overbearing. Such brave resolve was worthy of the righteous path.