Final Round

The girl outside the door was also an acquaintance of Chen Mobai.

Her skin was snow-white, her features delicate, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling, and her long, jet-black hair was tied up with a light-colored headband, making her appear dignified and pure.

The pale pink long-sleeved shirt couldn't hide her full and voluptuous curves. Below her slender waist was a red and black plaid skirt that clung tightly to her thighs, the rounded curves winding down. Her long, slender legs, clad in round-toed leather shoes and wrapped in a thin layer of black stockings, were evenly proportioned and straight, with a hint of flesh color, which further accentuated her purity and charm.

"You... are also participating in the final round?"

Looking at the beautiful and charming Shi Wanyu outside the door, Chen Mobai couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

"Well, my friend saw the audition ad for the Purple Lightning Sword Selection. I happen to be practicing the Flowing Light Sword Art at the academy, so he let me give it a try. I infused a wisp of sword energy into the White Stone and sent it over. Who knew that I would be True Person Hao Cao to participate in the final round?"

Shi Wanyu to have such good luck, and at first thought that the Mountain Sea Academy had made a mistake.

After confirming several times that it was the renowned Master True Person Hao Cao had personally reviewed and selected her, she boarded the train to White Stone Cave Heaven with great excitement.

Upon arriving here, she heard that Chen Mobai was among the sixteen names on the final list.

Thinking that he had gotten along well with me during holidays and should be considered a friend, I asked my teacher from the Mountain Sea Academy for the address and came to visit.

"Then it seems we're rivals."

Chen Mobai said something jokingly, then invited Shi Wanyu in. The latter's face flushed slightly, but when she came in, she found that there were two unfamiliar young people sitting inside.

"This is Zhongli Tianyu, and this is Zhai Jianbai. They are both my classmates from the Wuqi Dao Academy."

"This is my good friend, Shi Wanyu from the Flowing Light Academy."

As the host, Chen Mobai naturally had to introduce the three of them. The first two were highly skilled, and he had already heard their conversation at the door while they were inside the house.

"Even those who Qi Refining can enter the final round?"

Zhongli Tianyu spoke quite directly, and frowned slightly as he looked at Shi Wanyu. Although the Immortal Sect did not check other people's cultivation levels, they could still detect the huge gap between the Major Realm.

These words are a bit disrespectful.

Upon hearing this, Shi Wanyu's pretty face paled slightly, and her eyes showed a hint of anger.

"In the final round, eight of them are Qi Cultivation Cultivator."

Chen Mobai immediately spoke up. He had already learned about the general situation of the sixteen contestants in the final round from Pei Azurefrost, knowing that eight of them were Qi Refining, three Core Formation, and five Foundation Establishment.

The purpose is to promote the idea that this selection process is truly fair and just, and that cultivators at every level have a chance.

After all, the Immortal Sect has more than 200 million Qi Cultivation Cultivator, and this data can greatly boost the morale of the vast majority of the Immortal Sect's people.

"Oh, really?"

Upon hearing this, Zhongli Tianyu looked surprised and then carefully examined Shi Wanyu from head to toe.

In his view, sword energy at the Qi Refining stage is definitely inferior to that at the Foundation Establishment.

However, since Hao Cao chose eight Qi Cultivation Cultivator from among thousands of White Stone, it must mean that these eight cultivators have unique sword qi, and at least in some aspect, they can rival these Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Zhongli Tianyu was very interested in the mysteries and secrets behind this.

"May I witness your sword aura?"

Upon hearing Zhongli Tianyu's words, Shi Wanyu somewhat caught off guard; they were a bit too direct and frank.

"I don't have any White Stone on me right now."

Shi Wanyu spoke the truth. Although White Stone were not precious to people like them, they were an extra contribution of Merit Points for Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

After completing the infusion of sword energy, Shi Wanyu did not purchase any more White Stone.

"It's alright, Old Chen has plenty here."

Zhongli Tianyu pointed to a basket in the corner. This was brought by Pei Azurefrost from Hao Cao's Sword Grinding Chamber. Chen Mobai used a small portion of it to complete the infusion of five sword energies, and the rest was placed in the corner.

"Well... please take good care of me."

Seeing this, Shi Wanyu could only nod in agreement. Just as she walked to the corner, preparing to pick up a White Stone to display her Flowing Light Sword Qi, Chen Mobai stopped her.

"Everyone's sword aura is a secret, related to the final choice of the Purple Lightning Sword. You don't need to do that."

Chen Mobai knew that Zhongli Tianyu had all sorts of personalities, but he also felt that this was a bit unreasonable. However, for the sake of both parties' face, he still used a very legitimate reason.

"This was my presumption."

Zhongli Tianyu thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case. He looked enlightened and apologized to Shi Wanyu.

"It's nothing. Actually, when I found out that Senior Chen Mobai was also participating, I knew that this was the best I could do. The Purple Lightning Sword would definitely not choose me in the end."

Shi Wanyu was quite self-aware. After Zhongli Tianyu apologized, she smiled and waved her hand, indicating that her Flowing Light Sword Qi was nothing to worry about.

"However, because my sword energy is not yet fully mastered, I need to sit in meditation for three days and three nights to fully infuse it. So it may be three days before I can show it to you."

As Shi Wanyu spoke, she picked up a White Stone from the basket and smiled as she explained with her bright, crescent-shaped eyes.

"It's rare to meet an old friend in a foreign land. I arrived a few days earlier and know of a good seafood restaurant Mountain Sea Academy. Today, I'll treat you to a meal."

Seeing that the atmosphere among the three acquaintances had eased, Chen Mobai smiled and extended an invitation.

The three of them naturally had no objections.

Because the Mountain Sea Academy is located on a cliff by the sea, the fresh seafood served there is the freshest every day.

Pei Azurefrost had taken Chen Mobai to eat at some of the most famous restaurants back then, so the latter was now quite familiar with them.

After the four of them finished eating, they prepared to go their separate ways.

"I want to use these last few days to properly practice the Purple Sky Divine Thunder Sword Art. None of you should disturb me."

Zhongli Tianyu looked serious before he left.

For others, last-minute cramming is useless, but for a genius like him, a few days is enough to elevate his understanding of this sword technique to a higher level.

"Don't worry, I promise I won't go to see you."

Chen Mobai knew that Zhongli Tianyu's thought process was always rather strange, so he rolled his eyes and waved to indicate that he could leave.

"As Holy Land for Sword Cultivator in the Immortal Sect, the Mountain Sea Academy has countless sword techniques and skills. I have no high hopes for the Purple Lightning Sword. Why don't I go to the training ground here and find two opponents of the same level to have a good discussion on the way of the sword?"

Zhai Jianbai was also a very practical person. He sincerely admired Chen Mobai and clearly understood that the Chief swordsman of the Dao Academy was ten or even a hundred times more talented than him. Since Chen Mobai was participating, he would take this opportunity to broaden his horizons and also exchange and learn with the Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator of the Mountain Sea Academy.

"Alright then, you two keep an eye on the time and don't miss the day of the final round of communication with the Purple Lightning Sword."

Chen Mobai was concerned about the two of them, after all, he was the Chief of the Wuqi Dao Academy, and since they were under his watchful eye, he had the obligation and responsibility to take good care of them.

"Then I'll go back by myself and won't bother the three seniors any longer."

Shi Wanyu was standing to the side, overheard the conversation between the three and tactfully took her leave.

"Let me see you off. I happen to owe you a Lipstick. There's a commercial street on the hundred-foot Stone Swords at the Mountain Sea Academy. Go there and see if there's anything suitable for you."

Chen Mobai had thought of this matter the moment he saw Shi Wanyu.

This debt seems to have been outstanding for more than eight years. Although the two of them keep in touch during holidays, he has never had time to ask her out because he is busy with all sorts of things.

Since we've met here at the Mountain Sea Academy today, it's a good time to settle this matter that's been on my mind for so long.

Upon hearing this, Shi Wanyu's bright face suddenly turned bright red, and she lowered her head, clutching the hem of her skirt, seemingly a little embarrassed.

Upon hearing this, Zhongli Tianyu and Zhai Jianbai couldn't help but exchange a glance, recalling the bad reputation their Chief had in the Dao Academy.

I was somewhat skeptical at first, but after witnessing and hearing it with my own eyes and ears today, I have no choice but to believe it.

"Come on, relax, I'll fly you there."

Knowing that Shi Wanyu had not yet Foundation Establishment, Chen Mobai gently unfolded his Crimson Cloud Mist Silk and extended his hand to invite her to come up.

Watching the two figures fly away side by side amidst the Misty Cloud Qi, Zhongli Tianyu and Zhai Jianbai both shook their heads.

"Let's just pretend we don't know anything about this. After all, it's a matter of reputation for our Dao Academy!"

Zhai Jianbai spoke softly to Zhongli Tianyu, which earned him a disdainful look from the latter.

"Am I the kind of person who gossips behind people's backs? Besides, the more he indulges in women, the more advantageous it is for me. As long as he progresses slowly, with my talent, I will catch up with him one day."

Zhongli Tianyu's thought process is indeed a bit different from that of Zhai Jianbai, a normal person.

Chen Mobai had no idea that his casual invitation would lead these two to conjure up a strange scenario based on the rumors circulating within the Wuqi Dao Academy.

How do you feel about this?

On the commercial street of the Mountain Sea Academy, Shi Wanyu applied a light, moisturizing, and brightly colored Lipstick, then took a small sip. Her fair cheeks flushed, and she slightly parted her cherry lips, which were now covered with a layer of warm, jade-like transparent glaze, as she faced Chen Mobai.

When Chen Mobai saw the rosy cheeks and bright, white teeth of the beautiful young woman who parted her cherry lips slightly, his mind couldn't help but return to the time when the two of them had just met.

Time seems to have left no trace on her.

More than eight years have passed, and she is still as pure and beautiful as ever, full of youthful vitality. Being with her, Chen Mobai felt that he suddenly became radiant and energetic as well.

"It's so beautiful!"

Chen Mobai gave a heartfelt evaluation: beneath the transparent glaze Lipstick, Shi Wanyu's delicate, moist cherry lips were luscious and beautiful, a perfect match for her pure and innocent temperament.

"Then this one will do."

Seeing the admiration in Chen Mobai's eyes, Shi Wanyu felt happy but also a little shy. She closed the Lipstick in her hand and handed it to the waiter next to her.

"Give me two more of the same kind."

Chen Mobai said to the waiter, Shi Wanyu immediately shook her head, indicating that one was enough. However, when she left the store, she still happily carried the three Lipstick of the same color in a small gift box.

At this time, it was sunset, and the evening glow by the sea was particularly beautiful.

"So beautiful."

The two unconsciously walked to the edge of the hundred-foot-long Stone Swords, gazing at the magnificent scene of the fiery red sun obscured by the Vast Mist expanse of misty waves in the distance where the sea and sky met, and exclaimed in amazement.

"Can I take a picture with you?"

Shi Wanyu hesitated for a moment, and seeing that the sunset was about to completely disappear, she finally mustered up the courage to make a request to Chen Mobai, who nodded without hesitation.

"It's my pleasure."

Upon hearing this, Shi Wanyu happily picked up her phone, then used the Object Manipulation Art to adjust the angle, and stood with Chen Mobai against the backdrop of the magnificent sunset, pressing the freeze-frame button.

"Thank you, today is the happiest day of my life."

Looking at the man and woman standing side by side on the screen, Shi Wanyu's blush had not yet faded. She whispered a little something to Chen Mobai.

"I'm also very happy. Let's cheer each other on and do our best in the final round."

Chen Mobai smiled and exchanged polite words. Then, seeing that it was almost time, he carried the smiling girl back to the accommodation arranged by the Mountain Sea Academy, as the sunset faded.

For Chen Mobai, if Shi Wanyu doesn't Foundation Establishment, this will probably be the last time the two of them meet.

For students of the Hundred and Twenty Mansions, those who can Foundation Establishment are all Chief Level in the school.

If Chen Mobai remembered correctly, Shi Wanyu was in the same year as him, and with only a year and a half left, her hope of Foundation Establishment was extremely slim.

I returned three Lipstick to her today, which is a good way to end this relationship.

After completing this task, Chen Mobai felt as if his state of mind had been elevated once again. A Green Wutong Sapling in his Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness suddenly sprouted and then merged into the Jade Wutong in the very center, and his Spiritual Sense grew a little.

Is this Karma?

Chen Mobai inexplicably thought of the Divine Machine Mansion Inheritor he had met before. It seemed that she was also connected by Karma. He wondered how much she would improve when his Karma with her was resolved.

Time flew by, and soon it was time for the final round of the Purple Lightning Sword Selection, as announced by the Mountain Sea Academy.

Chen Mobai, as one of the finalists, interacted with the Purple Lightning Sword on the fourth to last day.

In front of them were twelve peerless sword geniuses chosen by Hao Cao to conceal the Reincarnation Body of the Old Ancestor Bai Guang.

Shi Wanyu, whose cultivation was relatively weak, was ranked third. Before entering the Sword Tower, she gave Chen Mobai a Sword Pouch, which was a handicraft she had bought when she bought Lipstick in the commercial street.

Compared to that time, this palm-sized Sword Pouch now has a band of embroidery, the pattern of which is the simple sketch of the two of them taking a photo together under the sunset.

Inside the Sword Pouch was White Stone infused with Flowing Light Sword Qi by Shi Wanyu, said to be a gift to celebrate Chen Mobai obtaining the Purple Lightning Sword in advance.

After thanking him, Chen Mobai felt it wouldn't be right to refuse, so he politely accepted the gift.

After the final sixteen cultivators interacted with the Purple Lightning Sword, they were required to remain in their rooms and not leave until the last person emerged from the Sword Tower, at which point the final result would be announced.

Soon, Zhongli Tianyu and Zhai Jianbai also walked out of the Sword Tower, and it was Chen Mobai's turn.

Since he had been here before, Hao Cao did not take him up this time, but only taught him the incantation to open and close the Sword Box.

At the entrance of the Sword Tower, Chen Mobai saw Pei Azurefrost waiting there. She didn't say much, but simply gave him a thumbs up.

Chen Mobai nodded and stepped inside.