This time, when Old Man Qingwei saw Li Yushuang defeated, not only did he show no trace of delight, he even grew solemn. In truth, I knew that after watching these matches, his mindset had made a complete about-face. After all, Liulisha's opening match really had seemed like child's play to him.
But as the experts entered the arena one after another and all lost, something clearly seemed wrong. Even the old man was starting to feel uneasy. If I lose too, won't I become a laughingstock for Xia Ruize?
I knew what he was thinking, so I smiled faintly and said, "Grand Supreme Elder Qingwei, the female sect master of the Huajiao Immortal Sect is probably among the best in swordsmanship of the seven sects. Still, I doubt she's powerful enough to deal with all the immortals beneath Heaven. In terms of counters, the Jade Clarity lineage's swordsmanship is light and nimble, balanced and steady, so it should have a fairly obvious advantage."
"Of course!" Old Man Qingwei hurriedly agreed. Then, as if he had made some decision, he strode into the arena. "Let this old man test the depth of her swordsmanship!"
I chuckled. Naturally, I waited to see how things turned out.
And I had to admit, Old Man Qingwei's swordsmanship was far more seasoned and composed than Qingwei Xin's. His strength was also steadier and more tempered. Every move carried tremendous might, nothing like what Qingwei Xin could compare with.
But the female sect master refused to be outdone. Her swordsmanship was completely different from when she had fought Qingwei Xin, showing a tendency to grow stronger against stronger foes. Her moves also sought greater stability and simplicity, making them worlds apart from the swordsmanship with which she had fought Li Yushuang to the death!
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