Demonstrating Techniques

Hua Chunning was using this opportunity to spy on the Azure Cloud Sect, but Azure Cloud Sect also wanted to test Supreme Mystery Mountain.

Faced with the Azure Cloud Sect disciple's verbal provocation, Hua Chunning remained calm and did not look at the disciple, but instead looked at Qiao Yunzhong, the head of the Azure Cloud Sect.

If someone steps forward to play the villain, then there must also be onlookers who appear to be mediators but are actually fanning the flames, so that this drama can continue.

As expected, Qiao Yunzhong's expression changed slightly, and he shouted sternly, "Insolence! This is an honored guest of my Azure Cloud Sect, how can you be so rude?!"

Then he apologized to Hua Chunning: "I have failed in my duty to discipline my child, and I hope you will forgive me."

The Azure Cloud Sect disciple remained fearless despite the sect leader's reprimand, still staring at Hua Chunning: "What does Fellow Daoist Hua think?! Or are you afraid?"

Seeing this, Qiao Yunzhong took a deep breath, genuinely angered. "Enough! Shut up and get out!"

Among the elders in the hall, some spoke out angrily, while others watched coldly, tacitly condoning the behavior.

Lin Muyang, who had been acting as the guide, looked very unhappy. He walked over to the disciple who had been provoking him and whispered some words of advice, even reaching out to pull him away to comfort him. However, the man pushed him away with a flick of his sleeve, showing no respect for anyone.

It seems this good show has gone awry, spiraling out of control and turning into an internal conflict within the Azure Cloud Sect.

"Senior Qiao, please calm down." Hua Chunning, unsure whether there was some hidden reason she was unaware of or if the Azure Cloud Sect members were simply putting on a good show, spoke up, "This fellow Daoist's suggestion is not unreasonable. I've also been wanting to witness the power of the New Method."

"That's enough." Qiao Yunzhong's face was grim. He sighed and reminded them, "Remember to stop when you've made your point. Don't intentionally hurt anyone!"

The disciple, having achieved his goal, smiled and said, "Please, Fellow Daoist Hua! This place is not spacious enough; please follow me to the Dharma Performance Platform!"

The Demonstration Platform is where Azure Cloud Sect disciples practice their Law Technique and engage in sparring.

Originally, only a few diligent and ambitious disciples were exchanging skills.

The news that the True Disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect were going to fight against the True Disciple of the Old Method of Supreme Mystery Mountain quickly attracted many Azure Cloud Sect disciples to come and watch the excitement.

Lin Muyang's expression remained unpleasant, but he forced a smile and explained, "Fellow Daoist Hua, please forgive me. This person is a member of my Lin Household. I don't know who instigated or misled him to do such a foolish thing."

"My elders in the family are in seclusion, and I am, after all, just a junior, so there are some things I am truly powerless to do."

"I only hope that Fellow Daoist Hua will not take offense, and that this will not affect the harmony between Supreme Mystery Mountain and Azure Cloud Sect."

Hua Chunning was somewhat surprised.

I initially thought it was arranged by Sect Leader Qiao, but it turned out to be the Lin Household.

However, that seems to make sense.

Even the Azure Cloud Sect has its share of rivalries between two families; how could the Lin Household possibly be united and cohesive?!

Although Lin Muyang has a high status and prestige, he is not necessarily the only one in the Lin Household who has no competitors.

Hua Chunning nodded earnestly and said sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Lin has treated me with sincerity. When I said I wanted to see the New Method, it wasn't an empty promise; it came from the bottom of my heart. Besides, Sect Leader Qiao had already said that friendly sparring should stop when it's done. So no matter the outcome, I won't hold any resentment."

"Our Supreme Mystery Mountain is a great sect with a lineage dating back to High Antiquity, and none of its disciples are narrow-minded."

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please rest assured."

"With Fellow Daoist Hua's words, I am relieved." Having come to this point, Lin Muyang could only manage a wry smile before rising to take his leave and go to the other side to instruct his relatives.

The Lin Household member listened patiently for a few moments, then grew impatient and went straight to the platform. "Fellow Daoist Hua, please!"

Hua Chunning nodded slightly and also got up and walked onto the stone platform.

The Azure Cloud Sect disciples below the stage were in small groups, quite excited, whispering and pointing, making it much more lively than Supreme Mystery Mountain.

Hua Chunning glanced at it and understood.

These Azure Cloud Sect disciples were, in a sense, forced to leave their homes by the prevailing circumstances, and could even be considered pitiful people who had infiltrated enemy territory.

Their anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future probably surpass even those of the Old Method cultivators of the Southern Edge Continent.

On a high platform in the distance stood a group of high-ranking members of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Sect Leader Qiao Yunzhong remained silent, his expression still displeased.

"Silence!" A dignified elder of the Azure Cloud Sect rose and stepped forward, silencing the commotion. "This is an exchange and sparring session between Supreme Mystery Mountain and the Azure Cloud Sect. Remember to stop when you've made your move, and do not intentionally harm anyone!"

Then, glancing at the audience below, he said sternly, "None of you should be impolite!"

The area below the platform immediately fell silent.

The two people on the stage bowed to the Azure Cloud Sect elder.

The Lin Household disciple abandoned his arrogant demeanor, held a black wooden sword, took a deep breath, and said, "Lin Xiansheng of the Azure Cloud Sect, please enlighten me!"

Hua Chunning nodded slightly, and without any presumption, took out the peach blossom and held it in her hand. "Hua Chunning of Supreme Mystery Mountain, Fellow Daoist Lin, please."

Lin Xiansheng didn't waste any words. Although he was holding a wooden sword, he made a hand seal with his other hand and waved his hand, unleashing a streak of green light!

Hua Chunning held a peach blossom in her hand and waved it to block it.

Puff!

A muffled thud.

Although the peach branch blocked the green light, many peach blossoms fell in a flurry.

Hua Chunning took a step back, suddenly realizing something. "This New Method is truly simple and brutal; it's a method of overwhelming people with force."

Seeing that Hua Chunning had easily blocked his attack, Lin Xiansheng showed no surprise. Instead, he kindly reminded her, "That last attack was just to give Fellow Daoist Hua a heads-up. Remember to use whatever methods you have. From now on, I won't hold back."

Hua Chunning listened with a smile and nodded, and also perked up.

This person was polite and courteous, displaying the demeanor of a noble family, completely different from his behavior in the palace. It was clear that he was no simple or foolish person.

"Watch out!" Lin Xiansheng his wooden sword, and a sword shadow flew out, heading towards Hua Chunning.

Hua Chunning dared not be careless. She dodged to the side and used the peach branch in her hand to pry it away. She felt a sudden weight in her hand and a much greater force. She knew that Lin Xiansheng had not lied.

A gasp rippled through the audience.

Lin Xiansheng's sword flashes and blue light were undeniably impressive.

Hua Chunning faced the challenge with a peach branch, seemingly in dire straits, yet as she strolled leisurely, peach blossoms fluttered and their fragrance filled the air, making her appear like a fairy dancing among flowers, graceful and exquisitely beautiful.

"Heh, all you know is how to hide?" Lin Xiansheng had no interest in appreciating her beauty; he only pressed her with the shadow of his green sword, while in reality he had already approached silently.

The Lin Household cultivators are not only known for their Law Power and long-lasting aura, but also for their Body Refining, making them adept at close combat!

The body- Body Refining method without Spirit Root circulating in Azure Cloud Market was spread by the Lin Household!

"Now!" Lin Xiansheng was already ten feet away from Hua Chunning. He suddenly stomped his foot, and the wooden sword in his hand instantly grew several times longer and larger, transforming into a giant sword, which fell towards Hua Chunning.

Hua Chunning seemed caught off guard and could only barely extend the peach blossom branch to block it.

Lin Xiansheng remembered the sect leader's instructions, so he held back three-tenths of his strength to avoid harming the flower and causing a death. However, he saw that Hua Chunning was in danger, but she showed no sign of panic.

The pretty face behind that peach blossom was smiling, her eyes like still water—quite strange.

"Huh?!" Lin Xiansheng a beat, sensing something was wrong. He brought down his wooden sword, but it only scattered peach blossoms, and he couldn't see Hua Chunning at all.