Facing Lu Xueqi Again

Chapter 40: Facing Lu Xueqi Again

The results for the top four were quickly announced. As expected, Qi Hao, Lu Xueqi, and Zhang Xiaofan secured their spots, with Su Changqing, who defeated his opponents with a single strike, taking the remaining position.

Rumors about Su Changqing had now spread throughout the entire Qingyun Sect.

Everyone realized at this moment that Su Changqing was far from the simple Foundation Establishment realm weakling they had initially believed him to be. Instead, he was a top-tier expert capable of fighting opponents beyond his cultivation level.

However, Su Changqing had no interest in participating in this public discourse. To win first place and obtain the reward of the Heaven-Shrouding Method, he seized every moment to cultivate. Yet, his cultivation seemed stuck at the peak of the sixth stage of Foundation Establishment. For the past day and a half, there had been no sign of any breakthrough.

On the day of the top four matches, Su Changqing opened his eyes from meditation and sighed with a hint of helplessness. "It seems cultivation alone won't help me break through. I'll have to see if I can achieve a breakthrough through combat during the matches."

When Su Changqing arrived at the arena, he inevitably faced his senior sister, Lu Xueqi, for today's battle. On the other arena, Qi Hao would be fighting Zhang Xiaofan.

Currently, Su Changqing and Zhang Xiaofan were referred to as the "Twin Clouds" of the Qingyun Sect. Initially, neither was favored by others, but they had stubbornly broken through people's preconceived notions with their own strength.

"As fellow prodigies from Little Bamboo Peak, I wonder who will emerge victorious."

"I think Lu Xueqi will have a slight edge. She has the immortal sword 'Tian Ya' assisting her. For a sword cultivator, having a good sword by their side can increase their strength by several times over, let alone this 'Tian Ya' immortal sword."

"It's too early to say without a clear winner. Su Changqing's Gale Sword Technique is not to be underestimated either."

"Alas! It's baffling that Little Bamboo Peak has secured two spots in the top four. No matter who wins this match, they are guaranteed to advance to second place. It truly makes us disciples from the male-led peaks feel inferior!"

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, Su Changqing ascended the arena.

"Junior Brother, may I witness your true strength today?" Lu Xueqi asked Su Changqing with a gentle smile.

She, as his senior sister, was genuinely impressed and happy with her junior brother's achievements today, and she hoped Su Changqing would continue on this path.

"Senior Sister, as you wish!" Su Changqing replied with a calm smile.

The two had sparred nightly, practicing their swordplay, and had developed considerable tacit understanding. After a knowing smile, Lu Xueqi summoned her 'Tian Ya,' and Su Changqing, for the first time, took out his 'Qing Feng.'

After a final glance at each other, the two figures instantly vanished. They stepped forward with lightning-fast movements to meet each other, with Lu Xueqi initiating the attack with an overwhelming aura.

In just a moment, to the astonishment of the onlookers.

Su Changqing casually blocked the sword strike with a slight raise of his hand, holding his sword. He counterattacked with a swift sword slash, forcing Lu Xueqi to retreat repeatedly. The two then charged forward, engaging in a one-on-one sword skill duel.

After just a few exchanges, they separated again, continuing their sword skill confrontation. As fellow disciples of the same sect, it was difficult to determine a clear winner between them.

"Clang!"

"Zing!"

'Tian Ya' and 'Qing Feng' unsheathed in unison with a surprising degree of synchronicity. A blue glow and a green glow illuminated respectively.

"Look quickly! 'Tian Ya' has been unsheathed! The legendary 'Tian Ya,' unsheathed for the first time in a thousand years!"

"What sword is Su Changqing holding? How can I feel that its aura is no weaker than 'Tian Ya'? Could it be that another immortal sword has appeared!"

"One blue, one green. These two immortal swords are so perfectly matched, as if they were destined for the two of them."

With the unsheathing of Tian Ya and Qing Feng, the discussions below became even more fervent.

Both of them knew that from this moment on, they had to get serious. Only by giving their all would they show the greatest respect to each other.

Lu Xueqi's smile vanished, replaced by her usual frosty expression. Without hesitation, the blue light in her hand flashed, and 'Tian Ya' was decisively and ruthlessly slashed down towards Su Changqing in mid-air.

A strong gust of wind howled, and a chilling pressure swept towards them.

"Senior Sister, this is the you I know!" Su Changqing smiled slightly and then focused his entire mind on the battle. The 'Qing Feng' in his hand glowed with green energy. Instead of dodging, he met the attack head-on, and the two immortal swords clashed and separated in mid-air.

With a deafening "boom," both Lu Xueqi and Su Changqing, who were behind the sword energy, felt their bodies shake. They had both exerted their full strength, making it difficult to withstand the powerful impact.

In mid-air, blue light flickered, and green light shone brilliantly. Two streams of sword energy crisscrossed the sky. The arena, made of hard, massive stones, was torn apart like scrap paper by the sword energy. The resounding booms were like thunder from the nine heavens, causing the surrounding disciples watching the battle to feel a constant rumble in their ears. Occasionally, sword energy would surge towards them. Fortunately, the elders deployed a barrier, which managed to block this sword energy.

Nearly a thousand Qingyun Sect disciples watching were utterly stunned. Since the start of the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament, no battle had ever been as intense as today's.

They had initially thought that since both were disciples of Little Bamboo Peak, they would show some restraint. However, after a few exchanges, they had unleashed such a spectacle.

Just as everyone thought this was their limit.

Lu Xueqi stabilized her body in the air, formed a hand seal, and suddenly, divine light erupted from her entire body. She stepped into a seven-star formation while suspended in the air, flashing through seven formation points. 'Tian Ya' pointed directly at the sky, and her face lost all color at that moment.

"Nine Heavens Profound Darkness, Condense Heavenly Thunder! Sacred Radiance Heavenly Might, Summon Sword Forth!"

In an instant, the clear blue sky, which had been bathed in sunlight, turned dark. Several dark clouds gathered in the sky, within which lightning flashed incessantly, traversing heaven and earth, casting a somber and killing aura upon everyone's hearts.

Su Changqing's expression also turned solemn. Previously, he had treated this grand competition with a playful attitude, but he had forgotten that his opponent today was Lu Xueqi.

She was not like ordinary disciples; she was destined to become a sword immortal who would amaze everyone, a person of destiny whose strength could not be underestimated.

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.

What kind of competition was this?

In any other scenario, it would be a fight to the death between sworn enemies!

"Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique!"

Dao Xuan Zhenren slowly withdrew his gaze, looking at the arena with a solemn expression. He was greatly shaken, as so many talented individuals had appeared in just one Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

"Alas!"

Shui Yue sighed helplessly. Both disciples were extremely dear to her, and she never expected they would have to fight each other at this point, let alone so fiercely.

The other Peak Lords felt rather uneasy. It was clear that Lu Xueqi and Su Changqing, currently fighting, were both peerless geniuses. However, they both hailed from Shui Yue's Little Bamboo Peak.

Lu Xueqi was another matter; as a woman, she was naturally meant to be a disciple of Little Bamboo Peak. But Su Changqing, this hidden genius, was the very 'waste' they had all disdained that day. It was no exaggeration to say they had willingly handed him over to Shui Yue.

And it was this 'waste' who was now delivering the greatest shock to them.

The next step was to see how Su Changqing would receive this move!