The Overbearing Empress Falls in Love With Me

"You picked it."

Bai Jinghong shrugged and smiled irritably.

They're using swords, and you're already sweating buckets?

Cao Mu was adjusting his breathing beside him, not even lifting his eyelids, his meaning was very clear.

No replacement.

"Heh, you really think I'm scared? I never intended to change anyone."

"He went on stage on his very first day, and he might not even be able to touch me before his Will Soul essence is exhausted."

Wu Chushu snorted coldly.

The Sword Trial lasts for three days.

Even if the opponent exhausts their true energy, they may not necessarily be able to defeat him.

We'll see.

Although Li Mo's Swordsmanship was amazing, at least I could spar with him. Ying Bing or Jiang Chulong were much more difficult to deal with.

On stage.

Feeling countless gazes upon him, Little Li let out a long sigh of relief.

Awesome!

He had previously harbored some regret, because the martial arts insights he had gained from studying the Nine Swords of Dugu had actually gone beyond the 'commercial realm'.

However, at this moment he felt relaxed and happy, and he also felt that if he couldn't even do what made him happy, what was the point of living?

He had no mortal enemies he absolutely had to defeat, nor did he have the heavy responsibility of saving the world.

Li Mo then addressed the crowd in a loud voice:

"Is there any other hero who would like to come up on stage and show off their skills?"

"The bounty I mentioned earlier will remain valid for these three days."

The scene immediately erupted in excitement.

Most people come here simply to learn from others and broaden their horizons.

The qualification to observe the Cloud-Crossing Sword Mark was not of much concern to them.

Going on stage to spar with Li Mo not only earns you money, but also helps you discover your own shortcomings.

Is this for real?

"I'll do it!"

"Brother Li Mo is just like Brother Jiang Chen in character—kind-hearted and a gentleman who always helps others..."

"Who said that? The male protagonist in the picture book doesn't have that kind of strength."

"After this, who knows how the Hidden Dragon Ranking will change?"

A long queue formed in front of Li Mo's arena.

Even Zhong Zhenyue next door couldn't help but glance at him frequently, clearly showing great interest.

However, the reigning champions are not allowed to compete against each other.

Besides, if he went down there now, he wouldn't even be able to get a turn in line.

Many people are challenging Li Mo.

Teacher Li is a highly authoritative figure in the field of teaching.

When he sees a flaw, he will explain it to his opponent one by one, and at the same time, he will dismantle the opponent's martial arts and incorporate it into his own Swordsmanship.

Now, using Swordsmanship, he is confident that he can defeat opponents whose level is two or three apertures higher than his own.

Not far away.

Bai Jinghong felt that whether she stuck her neck out or not, she would still be stabbed.

So he sighed and stepped onto the ring.

"My name is Bai Jinghong."

He slightly cupped his hands, lowering his aura to the Inner Breath Realm.

The purpose of the Sword Trial session is to select martial arts geniuses.

After all, the higher one's martial arts talent, the better the martial arts one can comprehend from the Cloud-Crossing Sword Mark. He must also abide by the rules and suppress his own realm.

Please advise.

"I wouldn't dare... I wouldn't dare."

Jiang Chulong shook her head like a rattle drum.

Being treated with such courtesy made her feel somewhat flustered, and she secretly glanced at Big Brother Li not far away.

Then, mimicking Li Mo's manner, he said:

"Please... please make the first move..."

"Good."

Bai Jinghong dared not underestimate the situation and became extremely vigilant.

The first move gives you the advantage!

With a wave of his hand, he activated his Hidden Light Sword Body with his Internal Breath.

The Sword Qi surged like a tide; it was the Horizontal Cloud Sword Qi.

Furthermore, the Sword Qi contains multiple variations.

This is a move that his senior sister comprehended after sitting in front of the sword mark for three years.

Gasps of surprise rose from the audience. Before the overwhelming Sword Qi, Jiang Chulong's frail body appeared so fragile and insignificant...

A raging tide swept in.

A rare seriousness appeared on Jiang Chulong's small face.

She neither dodged nor avoided it.

Facing the surging tide of Sword Qi that could injure anyone who touched it, her delicate body was like withered grass dancing in the wind, or a small fish swimming freely in rivers, lakes and seas. No matter how turbulent the Sword Qi was, it could not harm her in the slightest.

She is like a wild grass.

Delicate yet resolute.

Snap--

With a soft sound, the Peach Wood Branch struck the back of Bai Jinghong's hand.

The famous sword clattered to the ground.

Bai Jinghong stood there, stunned and incredulous. He had never imagined that his Sword Qi would be broken in this way; it was simply beyond his comprehension!

Then, I began to question the meaning of life.

He once thought that apart from his senior sister, no one had a better talent for swordsmanship than him.

"Are you alright... are you okay?"

"I'm sorry... actually, you... you're not... especially weak..."

"Mainly... mainly because my teacher... taught well..."

Jiang Chulong offered an awkward apology, unsure how to comfort her.

Bai Jinghong: "..."

I'm starting to question the meaning of life even more.

The onlookers were already dumbfounded.

One of the Three Heroes of Cloud-Crossing, a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, actually lost in such a way?

The elders frowned, realizing that even if they suppressed their cultivation to the Inner Breath Realm, they might not be able to achieve what that little girl had.

Just now, Cao Mu was also defeated.

Faced with that godlike Swordsmanship, he didn't even last until the third strike.

Talent is hard to define.

However, Ying Bing's performance was even better than this little girl's!

If the elders hadn't been worldly-wise, they would almost have thought the world had changed.

"According to historical records, did Emperor Taizu Wu have such an amazing performance when he was studying in Jiancheng?"

"If he hadn't been holding back at the time, he probably wouldn't have succeeded."

"Once they Divine Observation apertures, the Hidden Dragon Ranking will undergo a dramatic change."

"It's truly a blessing that they can come to Sword City to study the Sword Mark."

At this time.

Almost no one has gone up on stage to challenge Ying Bing and Jiang Chulong anymore.

What's the point of going up there? All the top talents on the Hidden Dragon Ranking have been defeated. Are you just going to get beaten up?

Meanwhile, things were still lively on Little Li's side.

"This little guy, um... how should I put it, strange."

Elder Zeng put down the picture book of "The Overbearing Empress Falls in Love With Me," stroked his long beard, and said:

"To say he's strong seems to be limited to his swordsmanship."

The elders nodded; they shared the same strange feeling.

To use an analogy...

They were like math professors who had seen someone who had taken the formula to its extreme.

There was none of the Sword Qi, sword momentum, or sword intent.

Their main selling point is their exceptional technical skills.

It should be understood that whether it is Sword Qi, sword momentum, or sword intent, even without deliberate practice, it is inevitable that there will be a trace of these.

What kind of freak is this kid?

On stage.

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That's right.

Little Li just stopped Huang Donglai, making him change his mind and challenge him on his own stage.

The two had a thoroughly enjoyable sparring session.

"Thank you for the concession."

Li Mo handed over a gold note.

"I feel ashamed."

Huang Donglai looked at the gold ticket, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

However, after carefully inspecting it to make sure there were no tracking devices or poison left on it, he cautiously put it into his pocket.

Li Mo: "..."

He noticed that Huang Donglai had many bottles and jars inside his shirt, a significant portion of which were clearly not medicine for treating injuries.

There was even a bottle of quicklime.

During their exchange, he clearly saw Huang Donglai instinctively reach out to grab something, but he managed to restrain himself.

To the Divine Observation Realm and still dig out quicklime, isn't that just a conditioned reflex...?

After Huang Donglai left.

Li Mo let out a soft breath.

He just sparred with at least eighty people.

Moreover, it was also enhanced with martial arts insights.

It's just one step away from success...

The Nine Swords of Dugu is not merely a Swordsmanship; it can also be used to elevate one's cultivation level.

If I were to use the <Celestial Star Profound Pill Scripture>, wouldn't I need another Profound Pill?

I don't even know if that still counts as Profound Pill...

At this time.

A figure stepped onto the stage.

"My name is Wu Chushu, please offer your guidance."

It was Wu Chushu, dressed in a blue robe.

He has no choice but to go.

He discovered that as time went on, Li Mo's true energy seemed inexhaustible, showing no signs of weakening!

True essence cannot be infinite.

That can only mean that the opponent's recovery speed is unimaginable!

While his true energy didn't weaken, his Swordsmanship became increasingly unpredictable and powerful!

If we don't act now, there really won't be any more chances.