Tian Ling'er Makes a Move

Ye Yun's words instantly plunged the entire hall into an eerie silence. The others had also realized what was going on after Ye Yun's earlier statement. Qi Hao's visit to Great Bamboo Peak wasn't just to inform them about the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament; he was clearly after their junior sister (daughter). Therefore, even though Ye Yun's words had offended many, no one spoke up. Instead, they looked at Qi Hao with mocking expressions.

Just as Qi Hao was about to buckle under the pressure from everyone and prepare to take his leave, a shout of "Ah!" came from outside the hall. Before the sound even faded, a figure flew in and landed on the ground with a "thump." The momentum carried him further, and he rolled a few times, covered in dust and looking utterly pathetic. Everyone took a closer look and realized it was Zhang Xiaofan!

The people of Great Bamboo Peak immediately changed their expressions. However, Ye Yun was different from the others. While their faces showed anger, Ye Yun's face flashed with schadenfreude. Qi Hao had already angered Tian Buyi, and now Lin Jingyu was bullying his disciple right in front of him. This was like swatting a fly on a tiger's head – courting death! Based on Ye Yun's understanding of his master, Tian Buyi, Qi Hao was definitely in for a rough time.

Because of Ye Yun, Tian Ling'er, while treating Zhang Xiaofan well, wasn't particularly close to him. As the senior disciple, Song Daren, worried that Zhang Xiaofan might feel lonely, he often chatted with him, so the two of them had a very good relationship. Seeing Zhang Xiaofan in this state, Song Daren immediately rushed forward anxiously to help him up and asked urgently, "Xiaofan, are you alright?"

Zhang Xiaofan's fall was no light matter. His head was still ringing slightly, and though he felt dizzy, he managed to prop himself up and say, "I, I'm fine."

Just then, a nervous-looking Lin Jingyu ran in from outside. Seeing Zhang Xiaofan still unsteady on his feet, he said with immense guilt, "Xiaofan, are you okay? I, I didn't expect your strength to be so weak, I lost control for a moment..."

As soon as Lin Jingyu said this, Ye Yun knew trouble was brewing. Tian Buyi had been constantly troubled by Zhang Xiaofan's issues, and now Lin Jingyu had brought it up directly. It was like poking a hornet's nest.

As expected, Tian Buyi's expression turned grim upon hearing Lin Jingyu's words. The armrest of his chair cracked and turned to powder under his grip. At that moment, Tian Ling'er suddenly turned around and shouted angrily, "How dare you bully people?" With that, she flicked her wrist, and a beam of colorful light flashed. The Amber Zhu Ling was summoned, and with streaks of red light, it shot towards Lin Jingyu with a "swoosh."

In Tian Ling'er's heart, although Zhang Xiaofan wasn't very strong, he was still her junior brother. Moreover, she had developed a good impression of this simple-minded Zhang Xiaofan due to her affection for him. Only people from Great Bamboo Peak were allowed to bully her junior brother. Now, Zhang Xiaofan had been beaten in front of her, how could she not be furious? Thus, she immediately summoned the Amber Zhu Ling to teach the assailant a lesson.

Su Ru and Qi Hao both shouted, "Stop!" the moment the Amber Zhu Ling was summoned.

However, while Tian Ling'er's strength might not be exceptional, the Amber Zhu Ling was no ordinary item. In a flash, it reached Lin Jingyu. Although Lin Jingyu had started cultivating later than Tian Ling'er, his talent was extraordinary. Thus, he wasn't flustered by the sudden attack. Seeing the radiant Zhu Ling, he recognized it as a magic treasure of an immortal. He immediately retreated, pointed his left finger to the sky, his right hand to the ground, formed a sword seal with his hands, and shouted, "Rise!"

With a "clang" like a dragon's roar, the sound of a celestial sword being unsheathed echoed throughout Shou Jing Hall. Lin Jingyu was enveloped in a green light, and a celestial sword shimmering with dazzling green radiance was summoned by him. The blade of this celestial sword was as verdant as autumn water, and auspicious energy emanated from it. It not only easily blocked Tian Ling'er's Amber Zhu Ling but also dyed the entire Shou Jing Hall in green.

Looking at the Dragon Slaying Sword, which gleamed with cold light, Ye Yun secretly sighed, "Indeed, it's a fine sword! No less than Crimson Flame, but unfortunately, it already has an owner."

Just as Ye Yun was marveling at the sword having an owner, Tian Buyi suddenly snorted and stood up. With a slight movement of his hand behind his back, a streak of crimson light flashed and disappeared. He said coldly, "Cang Song is truly generous to have passed the 'Dragon Slaying Sword' to him as well."

Seeing that Lin Jingyu was unharmed, Qi Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Furthermore, since Tian Ling'er had made the first move, they were now even. He smiled and said, "My master once said that Jingyu has extraordinary talent. He broke through to the fourth level of Jade Purity in just three years, something unheard of in a thousand years. He is called a once-in-a-millennium prodigy, almost comparable to Ancestor Qing Ye in his time. He is destined for great things in the future, so it is only right to focus on his training."

However, what Qi Hao found strange was that his uncle, whom his master described as narrow-minded, did not get angry this time. Instead, he watched the two magic treasures locked in a stalemate with great interest.

Tian Ling'er was already a genius beauty. She had been doted on by her parents and senior brothers over the years, and at fifteen or sixteen, her competitive spirit was at its peak. Hearing Qi Hao's words, the already furious Tian Ling'er completely lost it.

"Does having strong talent give you the right to hit people? This young lady will definitely teach you a good lesson today! And you, Qi Hao, I thought you were tall and handsome, but I didn't expect your heart to be so filthy. What a waste of a good appearance. Little junior brother is much better."

With that thought, Tian Ling'er's beautiful eyes widened. She spread her arms, guided her magic power, her red clothes fluttering. Her body slowly rose into the air. She crossed her arms over her chest, formed orchid fingers, and shouted, "Spirit Bind!"

As soon as her voice fell, Shou Jing Hall was suddenly filled with a brilliant red light. The Amber Zhu Ling, which was originally only about three feet long, grew rapidly in the wind, filling the space above Shou Jing Hall in an instant. It even dimmed the green light of the Dragon Slaying Sword. Before Lin Jingyu could even react, these red ribbons transformed into strands of red rope, wrapping him up like a giant zongzi. At this moment, Su Ru finally stood up and shouted at Tian Ling'er, who was floating in the air, "Ling'er, do not be presumptuous!"

Ye Yun had experienced Tian Ling'er's Amber Zhu Ling many times. Moreover, the current Tian Ling'er was not the one from the original story who was always playing around. Influenced by Ye Yun, the current Tian Ling'er diligently cultivated every day, her foundation was extremely solid, and her cultivation was even a level higher than Lin Jingyu's. This time, Lin Jingyu might not be able to break free from the Amber Zhu Ling.

Zhang Xiaofan, who had recovered his senses, was stunned by the scene unfolding before him. He usually spent his days immersed in cultivation and had never witnessed such an intense battle. Just then, a sigh of admiration came from behind him: "Amber Zhu Ling, truly lives up to its reputation!"

Zhang Xiaofan turned his head and saw Qi Hao staring intently at the scene, muttering incantations in the air, but without any trace of worry. This made Zhang Xiaofan feel much more at ease. However, Zhang Xiaofan always felt that the way Senior Brother Qi Hao looked at his senior sister was a bit strange, making him uncomfortable.

Seeing that the battle was decided, Tian Ling'er snorted and began to withdraw her magic power. Just then, a sharp "shredding" sound rang out. A small gap suddenly appeared in the layers of red ribbon, revealing a sliver of green light, and this gap was rapidly expanding.

Tian Ling'er's expression changed, and she was about to re-input her magic power. However, she had lost the initiative, and it was too late to turn the tide. Yet, she wasn't panicked because she knew he would definitely be alright.

With a deafening dragon's roar that pierced through metal and stone, the green light in Shou Jing Hall intensified. Lin Jingyu, as one with his sword, was enveloped in a hazy dragon form as he burst through the ribbons. Like an arrow shot from a bow, he charged towards Tian Ling'er with unstoppable force. Judging by his momentum, the outcome would be decided in an instant.