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Gu Ping understood Xiazhi's nature; she would never expose her true strength for the position of a True Disciple. Moreover, with Shi Tian clearly targeting him, Xiazhi would be even less inclined to risk herself for Gu Ping. Xiazhi was simply not that kind of person, at least in Gu Ping's opinion.
Despite possessing the strength of Infancy, which marked her as an undeniable genius, she stubbornly pretended to be at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Even when her fellow disciples faced life-and-death crises, she never revealed her true abilities. In such circumstances, how could Coco expect Xiazhi to expose herself for Gu Ping?
As Gu Ping had anticipated, the situation changed dramatically. Just moments ago, Shi Tian had been on the receiving end of Xiazhi's attacks, but suddenly he unleashed a Spell that reflected back onto Xiazhi's Small Teleportation Technique. This allowed him to close in on her and launch a fierce counterattack. His fists came crashing down like countless boulders, shaking Xiazhi's defenses and putting her in a precarious position where defeat seemed imminent.
Bu Luo watched as Xiazhi quickly recovered from the backlash of the Spell and stabilized the situation. However, it was clear that her circumstances were not as optimistic as before. In close combat, Xiazhi was evidently at a disadvantage against Shi Tian. His body was honed through rigorous training, making him incredibly strong; his muscles were harder than steel. Each strike forced Xiazhi to use her Light Spirit Sword for defense, as she dared not take his blows directly.
It appeared that Xiazhi was desperately trying to create distance again, but Shi Tian showed no signs of giving her any opportunity. Yet Gu Ping, standing at Taitung, knew that soon Xiazhi would unleash her killing move. If that strike failed to succeed, she would likely concede defeat.
Shi Tian was unaware that Xiazhi could potentially team up with the small Time Sand to briefly counter the Peak of Nascent Soul and even Half-Step Deity level Great Masters. Such combat prowess could not be easily suppressed by someone like him who had yet to break through to the Peak of Golden Core.
Was Xiazhi truly weak in close combat?
Everyone present could see the scene unfolding in the Arena: Shi Tian's massive fists were closing in on Xiazhi's chest, ready to smash down onto her shoulder. If that blow landed, Xiazhi would likely lose the ability to fight immediately.
Then came a moment that left everyone astonished—suddenly, countless sword energies appeared out of thin air in the space where the two were battling. They formed a vast net that enveloped Shi Tian, with sword energies crisscrossing like sharp arrows aimed directly at him.
A disciple who recognized the technique shouted in surprise: "Sword Light Barrage! That's right—Sword Thousands!"
Shi Tian had no choice but to retract his fist just before it struck Xiazhi’s shoulder. His furious roar echoed throughout the Demonstration arena, forcing even other disciples engaged in battle nearby to halt their movements. The immense shockwave centered around Shi Tian spread outward, causing some weaker disciples to struggle to maintain their footing and grasp onto anything they could find for support.
The scene was filled with flying sand and stones, obscuring the view of what was happening in the Arena. However, one could vaguely see countless swords embedded in Shi Tian's body, yet they were blocked by a golden-red aura that initially roared and then shattered.
After a full quarter of an hour, the sand and stones in the Martial Arts Hall finally settled, allowing everyone to stabilize their footing and clearly see the situation in the arena.
Just as Gu Ping had thought earlier, Xiazhi had no intention of continuing the fight. She had only used her Golden Core Stage strength for that move, not exceeding it. She clasped her fists towards Shi Tian and said, "Thank you, Shixiong, for your guidance. I hope to seek your advice again when I have time. Brother Bu Luo's Jie Donglai is not as easy as he makes it seem."
"Then there's no need for you to worry, Shimei. Even if I make a mistake, that person behind me will definitely be able to resolve everything."
I hope Shixiong isn't blindly confident. That Junior Brother is just an ordinary person—really, truly an ordinary person.
Looking at Xiazhi's smiling face, Shi Tian suddenly felt a sense of unease rising within him. Although he had heard many rumors about that Junior Brother, he had never seen the Real Person nor interacted with the legendary genius. Even someone as diligent as Shi Tian had to admit that some individuals possessed extraordinary talents that made it hard for an ordinary person to deny.
When Xiazhi turned her gaze towards Gu Ping, Liu Yu beside her shouted excitedly, "Sister Summer Solstice is looking over there! Who is she looking at?"
Gu Ping smiled and replied, "Fellow brothers, perhaps we will meet again by fate?"
Watching Gu Ping's figure soaring into the air, the four were astonished to the point of nearly dropping their jaws; their mouths were wide enough to hold a basket of eggs.
Liu Yu stammered, "He... he... he is a Golden Core Stage cultivator?"
He said his name was Gu Nian?
Why hadn't he heard of him before?
Is he entering the academy next year?
He did say that, and Liu Yu nodded.
In that case, the other three spoke in unison, asking if he was the one being taught, Junior Brother.
No one paid attention to the surprise of the four; everyone had already focused their gaze on Gu Ping, who was floating in mid-air. For the past six months, rumors about this new disciple had spread throughout the Outer Court, but very few had actually seen what Gu Ping looked like. Only those who attended classes with Tian Zai and some senior brothers from the Harmony Society had any idea.
At that moment, Gu Ping's true appearance finally revealed itself to those present, but it inevitably brought some disappointment. They had expected a handsome young man, but instead found a rosy-cheeked boy wearing the academy's long robe, looking rather plain and lacking any distinctive features.
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