The task of slaying the snake demon was extremely important, and Su Wuyi didn't want anything to go wrong.
She noticed that Zhou Wuji hadn't taken the Heart Incense Pill, and after meeting up with Shui Wushang, she waited in this grove.
As a result, we witnessed Zhou Wuji and Zhou Yichun's duel with their swords.
Among the many True Disciple Candidate, Zhou Yichun is the most senior and the oldest, already twenty-nine years old this year.
Those who fail to become True Disciple before the age of thirty will be stripped of their status True Disciple Candidate.
The purpose of the True Disciple Candidate is singular: to select the most outstanding geniuses.
If you haven't achieved enough by the age of thirty, you can't be called a genius!
As Zhou Yichun approaches his prime, he naturally becomes more impatient, and the other True Disciple Candidate are unwilling to provoke him.
However, Zhou Yichun, as a candidate for the True Disciple Candidate of the Yuheng Lineage, is also recognized for his superb Swordsmanship.
Shui Wushang looked down on Zhou Yichun's character, but he also knew that Zhou Yichun was a skilled Swordsmanship.
Today, I witnessed Zhou Yichun's Swordsmanship, which was indeed quite skillful. However, against Zhou Wuji's sword, Zhou Yichun appeared very crude. Especially in the last strike, Zhou Wuji truly displayed his extraordinary Swordsmanship.
She also realized that this duel was a major battle for Zhou Yichun, while Zhou Wuji was merely acting casually, even with a hint of mockery.
In a real Swordsmanship duel, she was confident she could kill Zhou Yichun Zhou Yichun, but to toy with him with ease was out of the question.
Shui Wushang realized that Zhou Wuji's Swordsmanship was far superior to hers, and she was in a bad mood.
However, she was a deep thinker and would never reveal her thoughts on her face.
Su Wuyi had no desire to compete or win; she hadn't thought that far ahead. She simply waved cheerfully to Zhou Wuji, "Senior brother, we're here."
With a flick of his long sleeves, Zhou Wuji put away the sword sheath left by Zhou Yichun, and then floated into the forest on invisible clouds.
"Senior Brother's Divine Sword defeated Zhou Yichun with ease, he's truly amazing!"
Su Wuyi also disliked Zhou Yichun. She had interacted with Zhou Wuji several times and quite respected this senior brother. She also admired Zhou Wuji's Zhou Wuji skills and was very close to him.
Seeing that Zhou Wuji had won, she was genuinely Zhou Wuji.
"This person is completely inexplicable; he suddenly showed up to cause trouble."
As Zhou Wuji spoke, he casually tossed the four-foot-long scabbard, which then sank deep into the roots of a nearby bush. The scabbard was made of extraordinary material and was a treasure that matched the sword in Zhou Yichun's hand. Zhou Yichun was too embarrassed to pick up the scabbard, and Zhou Wuji knew that this person would definitely come back for it.
This can be considered a small lesson for Zhou Yichun.
Su Wuyi hadn't expected Zhou Wuji to do this. Then she saw him casually throw the sword, and the scabbard was already deeply embedded in the soil, covered by bushes. If there were no sensing method, Zhou Yichun would have to work himself to death to find it.
She couldn't help but laugh; her senior brother's method of revenge was simple yet direct.
" Zhou Yichun is a direct descendant of the Zhou Household family, and is the grandson of the sect leader's grandson. He feels that he should inherit the position of sect leader himself. He is arrogant and domineering, and everyone in the sect hates him."
"My senior brother used his hair as a substitute for his head, making him look incredibly foolish. It's truly gratifying!"
Su Wuyi added, "However, Senior Brother, you must also be careful of the Zhou Household. The Yuheng Lineage has almost been taken over by the Zhou Household, and they are all arrogant and domineering."
Zhou Wuji nodded. True Person Zhihua had reminded him and repeatedly warned him not to kill anyone, so he must have foreseen this.
True Person Zhihua was also a direct descendant of the Zhou Household, but somehow he had fallen out with the Zhou Household. Zhou Yichun came to find him to fight, clearly wanting to slap True Person Zhihua in the face.
This matter involves True Person Zhihua's privacy, True Person Zhihua doesn't want to talk about it, there's no need for him to ask any further questions.
He is True Disciple Candidate and Third Rank True Person; who would dare to be presumptuous and disrespectful?
At most, he would send someone to fight, which would suit his purposes perfectly! Su Wuyi talked about some things concerning the Zhou Household. Her gaze swept over Shui Wushang, who was standing to the side. Suddenly, she remembered that she hadn't introduced them yet, so she hurriedly introduced Zhou Wuji and Shui Wushang to each other.
Both men greeted each other politely with bows and addressed each other as fellow Daoists.
Although Zhou Wuji liked to call female cultivators "Junior Sister," this did not include someone Shui Wushang.
This person seems cold and aloof; it's best not to get involved in any complicated relationships.
Seeing that the two were silent, Su Wuyi quickly said, "Let's go, the journey is long..."
Zhou Wuji naturally had no objections, Shui Wushang remained silent, which meant he tacitly agreed to Su Wuyi taking the lead.
Not long after the three left, two young Daoist priests rushed in. They had searched for a long time near the cave entrance but couldn't find the sword sheath.
Zhou Yichun, who had been waiting impatiently outside, also came in, thinking something had happened.
The result was that the scabbard was gone. Zhou Yichun was not giving up and searched around himself, confirming that the scabbard was indeed missing.
Zhou Yichun's face was gloomy. The scabbard of the Flying Star Sword was made of high-grade white yang wood, with runes inlaid inside, as well as star crystals made from two meteorites, which could nourish the sword and seal the aura of the Flying Star Sword.
The scabbard is very important to the Flying Star Sword; losing it would be extremely troublesome.
He didn't know if someone had picked up the scabbard or if Zhou Wuji had taken it. He found it hard to believe that Zhou Wuji, Third Rank True Person, would do something so pointless as to retaliate against him...
But when he thought of the sword that cut off his hair, he felt that it was very much in line with Zhou Wuji's style. This guy looks elegant and refined, but he is very ruthless when he does it!
The sun was setting, and the fiery red clouds made the mountains and forests look as if they were on fire.
The team leader, Su Wuyi, chose a gentle hillside for camping. The area was only covered with low shrubs and grass, offering a wide view, good ventilation, and relative safety.
Su Wuyi also released the Medicine Master, who circled around the area.
The Medicine Master possesses exceptionally keen senses, enabling him to easily detect spiritual objects and even sense danger in advance.
It was only because she had Medicine Master with her that Su Wuyi dared to venture so deep into Thousand Spirits Mountain.
All three had Five Spirit Pouch. Su Wuyi and Shui Wushang shared a tent, Zhou Wuji his own tent.
Zhou Wuji took a bamboo chair and sat down to admire the sunset.
Our temple is also surrounded by mountains, with an extraordinary atmosphere. However, compared to Thousand Spirits Mountain, it lacks that primitive and ancient feel.
Who knows how many monsters and ghosts lurk in these mountains and forests?
Zhou Wuji was very concerned about his safety, so he took this opportunity to activate the Big Dipper Star Eye to conduct a large-scale scan of his surroundings. The Medicine Master was fun and interesting, but he wouldn't entrust his safety to a little monkey.
When it was completely dark, Su Wuyi found Zhou Wuji and told him about the three of them taking turns keeping watch at night.
Thousand Spirits Mountain is extremely dangerous. If you were to encounter a demon of Third Rank or higher, the situation would be very unpredictable.
Working the night shift is also about taking responsibility for your own life.
Zhou Wuji naturally had no objection. He suggested that one person take turns on duty for the whole night, so as to avoid having to switch shifts midway.
Su Wuyi agreed with this, as with their cultivation levels, staying up all night was nothing.
They weren't that familiar with Zhou Wuji, so taking turns in the middle of the night would be inconvenient.
At midnight, Zhou Wuji took a Jade Liquid Pill.
The gentle, clear spiritual energy spread with the medicinal power, quickly permeating his entire body, both inside and out, satisfying his various bodily needs and providing a subtle purification.
In the dangerous environment of Thousand Spirits Mountain, the Jade Liquid Pill can keep him in peak condition at all times, which is far superior to the Grain Avoidance Pill.
The next day, as soon as it was light, the three packed their things and set off on their journey.
Thousand Spirits Mountain is covered with primeval forests, with tall, dense trees and vines clinging to them like thick curtains. The tall trees block out the sunlight, making the forest extremely humid and hot. The decaying vegetation and animal carcasses ferment, emitting a strong, toxic odor.
All three were at the Fourth Rank of cultivation level, and even in such an environment, they had to hold their breath and rely solely on their spiritual energy to regulate their internal breathing.
Under normal circumstances, one can only leap forward through the tree canopy, where it is very easy to encounter various Demon Beast and birds of prey.
Fortunately, all three were highly skilled in martial arts. Su Wuyi, who was not good at martial arts, had excellent Swordsmanship and was even more skilled in Law Technique, and was able to deal with various attacks with ease.
Zhou Wuji was very satisfied with this. Su Wuyi was lively but very organized. She could also remain calm in the face of danger, no wonder she could become True Disciple Candidate.
The three of them spent their days climbing Yue Ridge. After a while, even Su Wuyi, who was most particular about her appearance, became covered in dust and dirt.
Zhou Wuji had already donned a golden silk raincoat and a bamboo hat. Although it was a bit stuffy, it provided excellent protection for the Azure Cloud Treasure Robe, preventing it from being repeatedly scratched by branches and thorns.
As time went on, Su Wuyi and Shui Wushang tacitly accepted that Zhou Wuji would lead the way, with the two of them following behind.
The three of them were walking through a dense forest when the little monkey on Su Wuyi's shoulder started squeaking.
"Watch out, something's coming..." Su Wuyi hurriedly warned.
"It's a demonic bird."
Zhou Wuji reacted a step slower than the Medicine Master, but he was able to observe more thoroughly. He looked up and saw a dark shadow flying towards him at high speed in the distance.
The shadowy creature resembled a black eagle with a wingspan of over two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters). When it flew, its wings folded together, and it shot down from the sky like an arrow. Its extremely fast flight posture was also like that of a falcon hunting.
The demonic bird's feathers shimmered with a metallic sheen, and its Qi and Blood energy was drawn inward, yet its condensed Yao Qi was exceptionally intense.
"Wow, that's amazing! Get down from the tree!" Su Wuyi also saw the demonic bird and hurriedly called Zhou Wuji down from the tree to avoid it.
Even if this demonic bird isn't at the Third Rank, it's not far off. Not to mention anything else, its speed of flight alone is terrifying.
"Get out of the way."
Zhou Wuji could tell that the demonic bird was not even at the Third Rank, and he immediately became interested. He calmly said while holding the hilt of his sword.
Before Su Wuyi could speak, Su Wuyi Shui Wushang her aside.
In an instant, the demonic bird was already in front of Zhou Wuji, its dark golden claws reaching out to strike Zhou Wuji's chest.
Such terrifying speed requires no alteration; a single claw strike is enough to tear the prey's body to shreds.
It waits until its prey dies before landing to enjoy its meal.
A dark blue sword light suddenly flashed across the sky, and the demonic bird that shot towards him exploded into a cloud of blood mist within the sword light. Zhou Wuji twirled the Tianshu Sword in his hand, blocking all the splattered flesh and blood.
Seeing the demonic bird slain, Su Wuyi Shui Wushang's gray-white pupils suddenly dilated, his shock uncontrollably emanating from them...
This sword strike was as swift as lightning and as intense as the sun, slaying high-level demonic birds as easily as killing chickens.
Even with her abilities, she wasn't confident she could catch that sword!
Shui Wushang originally thought he was about 30% to 70% against Zhou Wuji, but now it seems he's at most 10% to 90%.
In his previous battle with Zhou Yichun, Zhou Wuji to use this sword technique, which could kill Zhou Yichun twice!
Therefore, it is clear that Zhou Wuji was Zhou Yichun...
The legendary sword that can shatter a thousand armies seems to be true!
Shui Wushang felt a strong sense of defeat; in her opinion, Zhou Wuji's Swordsmanship was unparalleled at the Fourth Rank.
Not to mention that no one in our academy can match him, looking across the entire world, there should be no one below the Fourth Rank who can compare to Zhou Wuji.
I have no idea how this person mastered such a superb Swordsmanship; it's truly terrifying...