Shame, The Scheduled Battle!

Sword Pavilion.

Today is the Ancestral Sacrifice Grand Ceremony.

News has already spread that Xia Wuji stole the Crimson Blood Sword and fled to avoid punishment, not daring to return.

There are also rumors that Xia Wuji hid in the Monster Suppression Mountain Range, and because he committed too many sins, heaven opened its eyes, and he was torn to shreds by rampaging Fierce Beasts.

In short, everyone believed that Xia Wuji would not appear today.

Madam Liu meticulously dressed up her son, Xia Wudao.

To be honest, Xia Wudao was burly with a strong build, had dark skin, and a rugged face. Madam Liu's dressing made him look out of place.

But Madam Liu said with a face full of smiles, "Wudao, you are not only exceptionally talented, but also graceful and elegant. I wonder which family's daughter will be worthy of my good eldest son in the future!"

Xia Wuhui also said with a smile, "Brother Wudao is the most handsome man I've ever seen!"

Xia Wudao chuckled.

Just then, an elder from the Sword Pavilion hurried over and said, "Young Master Wudao, quickly, quickly! The Pavilion Master wants you to meet the Lin family father and daughter!"

Madam Liu's expression faltered, "Which Lin family?"

The elder said excitedly, "Naturally, it's the most famous Lin family in the Great Chu Dynasty. The head of the Lin family, Lin Zhengyuan, has brought his daughter, Lin Piaoxue, and they are specifically here to visit Young Master Wudao!"

Upon hearing the names Lin Zhengyuan and Lin Piaoxue, Madam Liu and Xia Wuhui were stunned for a moment, and then became extremely happy.

Madam Liu said, "It seems my good eldest son's reputation as a genius has spread far and wide, attracting the attention of these influential figures from the Great Chu Dynasty!"

Xia Wuhui blinked her eyes and said, "I heard Lin Piaoxue is very beautiful, known as one of the top ten beauties in the Great Chu Dynasty. Her cultivation talent is also very good, and she has even received a special recommendation from a strong practitioner at Azure Star Academy, about to become a disciple of Azure Star Academy!"

"Brother, could this Lin Piaoxue have heard some news about you and fallen for you?"

Xia Wudao laughed heartily, "Mother, Sister Wuhui, calm yourselves."

"In the future, you will inevitably come into contact with more grand occasions because of me, and people with higher status and standing than the head of the Lin family will come to visit the Sword Pavilion!"

"I'll go meet the head of the Lin family now. If his sincerity is sufficient, and his daughter Lin Piaoxue is reasonably good-looking, then I don't mind humbling myself and taking Lin Piaoxue!"

Sword Pavilion Grand Hall.

Lin Zhengyuan and Xia Xuan were having a pleasant conversation.

Lin Piaoxue, however, remained silent.

She knew her father was just making polite, superficial remarks.

The feeling she got from Xia Xuan, the Pavilion Master of the Sword Pavilion, was very unpleasant.

It had nothing to do with strength.

In the Great Chu Dynasty, the Sword Pavilion once had a very glorious period.

Even though it had declined, the Sword Pavilion still had its foundation.

But Xia Xuan, as the Pavilion Master of the Sword Pavilion, lacked any demeanor, acting like a commoner, flattering her father with his words.

Xia Xuan was completely unaware of what Lin Piaoxue was thinking.

He was in a great mood!

Through the conversation just now, he had learned that Xia Wudao had saved Lin Piaoxue before, and now the Lin family father and daughter were visiting specifically to express their gratitude.

As for when Xia Wudao did this?

Xia Xuan didn't ask further, assuming it happened during the three years he was in seclusion recuperating.

Since Xia Wudao had the life-saving grace towards Lin Piaoxue, everything would be easy.

The Lin family was a prestigious clan in the Great Chu Dynasty, with a foundation not inferior to the Sword Pavilion. More importantly, the Lin family was still flourishing, and would soon reach even greater heights.

"Father!"

Just then, Xia Wudao strode into the grand hall.

The next moment, his gaze was completely captivated by Lin Piaoxue.

It was the first time in his life he had seen such a beautiful woman.

Lin Piaoxue frowned slightly.

Xia Wudao's gaze was like that of a bandit looking at her, which made her very displeased!

"Cough!" Xia Xuan coughed lightly, "Wudao, why aren't you quickly paying your respects to the head of the Lin family?"

Only then did Xia Wudao withdraw his gaze, which was fixed on Lin Piaoxue, and perfunctorily cupped his fists, saying to Lin Zhengyuan, "Greetings, Head of the Lin family."

Lin Zhengyuan nodded indifferently at Xia Wudao, then looked at Lin Piaoxue.

Lin Piaoxue shook her head.

Lin Zhengyuan immediately realized he had found the wrong person!

An awkward expression appeared on his face, and he then said politely to Xia Xuan, "Pavilion Master Xia, your son is truly dignified and extraordinary. In time, he will surely be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Sword Pavilion and restore its glory."

"However... there was a misunderstanding just now. The person who saved my daughter's life was not the virtuous nephew Wudao."

Xia Xuan's expression immediately became a little stiff.

Lin Zhengyuan spoke again, "Sect Leader Xia, I'm in a hurry and need to take Piaoxue back to the Lin family. I'll take my leave for today. When the opportunity arises, I will definitely visit the Sword Sect again!"

"Hold it right there!" Xia Wudao shouted coldly.

Lin Zhengyuan looked at Xia Wudao and smiled faintly, saying, "Nephew Wudao, meeting is fate. I have a bottle of the Lin family's unique high-grade Precious Pills here. They are quite beneficial for cultivation in the Sea of Qi Realm. I'll give them to you now."

Although he had mistaken the person, Lin Zhengyuan was still quite polite. He wanted to put a dignified end to this misunderstanding.

"Who cares about your lousy pills?" Xia Wudao scoffed dismissively.

"I, Xia Wudao, am now the young master of the Sword Sect. Am I someone you can summon and dismiss as you please? You want to fob me off with a bottle of pills? Your Lin family is truly overbearing!"

Xia Wudao had been spoiled by Madam Liu since childhood, and he had a fiery temper. Not long ago, when the ancestor of the Xia family in the Sword Sect manifested, he had only criticized him once, but Xia Wudao couldn't stand it. He cursed at the ancestor and even drew his sword to attack him.

Now, his temper had exploded once again.

Lin Zhengyuan retracted the pills and looked at Xia Wudao with cold eyes.

Disgust appeared on Lin Piaoxue's face.

Although their father and daughter had caused a misunderstanding, they had been polite and dignified from beginning to end. In Xia Wudao's words, the Lin family was actually bullying him?

"Wudao, don't be rude!" Xia Xuan quickly stopped him, rushing to Xia Wudao's side, grabbing his arm, and then cupping his fists towards Lin Zhengyuan. "Patriarch Lin, my son has lost his composure a bit. I hope Patriarch Lin will be magnanimous... and not hold it against him!"

Xia Wudao directly flung Xia Xuan aside.

"Father, you're too much of a coward!"

"You've completely disgraced me!"

Xia Wudao roared.

Then, he looked at Lin Zhengyuan and said, "I, Xia Wudao, possess peerless talent. I will soon enter the Azure Star Academy and embark on a path to invincibility!"

"You'd best lower your stance now, otherwise, you won't be able to reach me in the future!"

Lin Zhengyuan's mouth twitched. He had seen many storms and met countless people, but he had never encountered such an arrogant and rude individual!

"You? You want to join the Azure Star Academy?" Lin Piaoxue spoke up.

Xia Wudao stared directly at Lin Piaoxue. He felt contempt and disdain in her gaze.

He immediately became furious!

"Lin Piaoxue, you were merely lucky to be discovered by the Azure Star Academy and received a special admission spot."

"As for me, I am a hidden gem from the vast sea. When my brilliance truly shines, this world will tremble because of me!"

"You won't get into the Azure Star Academy!" Lin Piaoxue stated directly.

"You are not qualified to define my life!" Xia Wudao roared. "You look down on me, you are simply blind! Since that's the case, I'll ask you, a special admission genius of the Azure Star Academy, for a few pointers!"

"Wudao!" Xia Xuan's head was about to explode.

Xia Wudao glanced at Xia Xuan. "Shut up!"

"If it weren't for your incompetence and weakness, how could I, the young master of the Sword Sect, be so easily looked down upon by others?"

"I don't want to be as useless as you!"

"If you want to challenge me, I accept!" Even a clay figurine has three parts of fire. Lin Piaoxue, as a young lady of the Lin family and quite talented, naturally couldn't remain indifferent when provoked by Xia Wudao like this.

"I'll only use thirty percent of my strength!"

"I'll only unleash one sword strike!"

Lin Piaoxue said indifferently.

Xia Wudao roared, "Take this!"

As the words fell, a greatsword was drawn from its sheath, resembling a door panel, and swung fiercely towards Lin Piaoxue.

"Boom!" The sword light was ferocious.

Lin Piaoxue still had residual poison in her body, and her injuries had only received preliminary treatment. However, she didn't even look. She casually drew her sword and swung it carelessly. With a ding, she shattered Xia Wudao's sword light.

Xia Wudao's greatsword flew out of his hand.

Lin Piaoxue's sword instantly reached Xia Wudao's throat.

Xia Wudao immediately broke out in a cold sweat. His Adam's apple bobbed up and down with difficulty, and he didn't dare to breathe.

"Swish!"

Lin Piaoxue sheathed her sword.

"Your foundation is superficial."

"Your swordsmanship is crude and unbearable."

"Someone like you can't even touch the threshold of the Azure Star Academy."

With that, she turned and walked towards the main hall's exit.

"Father, let's go."

The father and daughter left the main hall, then gathered the Lin family guards and were about to leave the Sword Sect.

But at this moment.

A beam of light shot towards the sky in the distance.

Sharp sword light surged like a sea of fire!

"Those who block me die!"

A cold shout rang out.

Seeing the fiery sword light and hearing the icy, cold shout, Lin Piaoxue's expression froze, her feet rooted to the spot, unable to move.

"Piaoxue, what's wrong?" Lin Zhengyuan asked.

"Dad, it's him!"

"That's his Sword Qi!"

"It's his voice!"

"I definitely didn't mistake him!"

Lin Piaoxue said excitedly.

She had originally thought it was Xia Wudao, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding.

Lin Piaoxue thought she and that young master would truly miss each other forever, with no more fate between them, and her heart felt empty.

But suddenly, things took a turn!

She found him!

That young master had also come to the Sword Pavilion!

Lin Zhengyuan was naturally very interested in the young man who could kill the Black Wind Bandit with his Sea of Qi Realm cultivation, and who was also his daughter's savior. He immediately said, "Let's go take a look!"

Lin Piaoxue nodded heavily, let out a hum, and eagerly rushed towards where the sword light had erupted.

"Pavilion Master!"

"Young Master Wudao!"

"Xia Wuji... Xia Wuji is back!"

"He's at the entrance of the ancestral temple..."

A member of the Sword Pavilion rushed into the main hall to report the news.

Xia Wudao, whose confidence had just been severely shaken by Liu Piaoxue, saw his eyes light up again.

"How dare this brat still come back!" Xia Xuan roared.

He then looked at the dejected Xia Wudao and said with concern, "After you defeat that unfilial son and take back our Sword Pavilion's Crimson Blood Sword, and then retrieve the Azure Star Token, you can still enter Azure Star Academy."

"Father believes that once you enter Azure Star Academy, you will surely soar!"

"That's right! I, Xia Wudao, have never been inferior to anyone in my life, and I still have a chance!" Xia Wudao roared, immediately picked up his greatsword, and rushed towards the Sword Pavilion's ancestral temple!