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Early the next morning, a group of Inner Sect Disciples gathered at the usual competition venue, their expressions filled with excitement as they discussed something.
"You came too! It seems to be true. Yesterday, Elder said that disciples from Tiger Howl Sect would come to challenge us today. Whoever wins will be rewarded with a copy of Advanced Swordsmanship. This is simply unimaginable; it's Advanced Swordsmanship!" One Inner Sect Disciple exclaimed dramatically upon seeing a familiar face.
"Yeah, among us Inner Sect Disciples, only a few have learned Advanced Swordsmanship. This is a great opportunity; I want to participate. That Advanced Swordsmanship will be mine," another Inner Sect Disciple declared boldly.
"Heh, don't be too optimistic. Since the sect is offering Advanced Swordsmanship as a reward, it means the disciples from Tiger Howl Sect are not ordinary. Otherwise, that Advanced Swordsmanship would lose all its value," someone more rational pointed out, seeing through the situation.
"Hmph, even if they're not simple, so what? Even for this Advanced Swordsmanship, I have to give it a shot. Otherwise, the only chance I have is to become an Elite Disciple, and breaking through to Elite Disciple isn't something that can be achieved in a short time. Besides, I don't think I'm any worse than those disciples from Tiger Howl Sect."
"Your fighting spirit is commendable, but there are quite a few experts coming this time; you might not get a chance," someone kindly reminded.
"That's true. Looks like I need to act quickly later; otherwise, those experts might finish off their opponents in just a few moves, and that would be really unfortunate."
Time passed amidst the discussions and expectations of the Inner Sect Disciples. Half an hour later, Elder Wu arrived at the competition arena with Zhao Jingshan from Tiger Howl Sect and his two disciples.
The Inner Sect Disciples of Azure Wind Sword Sect looked at the two disciples from Tiger Howl Sect, who were also observing them. Sparks flew between them without anyone realizing it—some glared fiercely, some were eager, and others looked disdainful.
"This time, the disciples from Tiger Howl Sect will exchange experiences with our Azure Wind Sword Sect disciples. As young people, you should be brave and strive hard; success or failure is not the most important thing—the key is what you can learn from it. So whether you succeed or fail, do not be discouraged. Is that understood?" Elder Wu asked lightly from the stage.
"Understood, Elder! We will definitely communicate well with Brother Shi from Tiger Howl Sect and learn from each other's strengths," the Inner Sect Disciples below responded loudly with varied expressions. Whether their words were sincere or feigned was known only to them.
"Good! Now you all can exchange ideas! I hope everyone can hold back and keep it within limits. After all, getting injured is not good for anyone. We must not harm anyone's life. Let's begin."
"Li Yun from Azure Wind Sword Sect challenges Brother Shi from Tiger Howl Sect!" As soon as Elder Wu finished speaking, an ordinary-looking Inner Sect Disciple jumped onto the sword platform. It was the one who had been fixated on obtaining Advanced Swordsmanship and wanted to act before other experts; he actually got his wish.
"Alright, let me experience it, Tiger Howl Sect Qian Xin, please enlighten me!" It was one of the two disciples from the Tiger Howl Sect, a youth of medium build.
"Watch the sword!" The Inner Sect Disciple wasted no time and immediately unleashed his full strength. His figure swayed, and with a swift motion, he lunged forward with a thrust. Fast, precise, and fierce, his movements were clean and sharp, showcasing his evident strength.
"Come on!" Qian Xin of the Tiger Howl Sect shouted loudly, his voice resonating in the air. With a powerful swing, he cleaved downwards, forcefully dispersing the Inner Sect Disciple's Sword Light. He wielded a Yanling Knife, which was slightly wider and thicker than usual, giving it a more substantial appearance.
"Your strength is commendable, but you're not my match. Admit defeat early!" The disciple from the Tiger Howl Sect, with his knife in hand, exuded an imposing aura, resembling a fierce tiger descending the mountain, making him even more intimidating.
"Hmph, let's see if I'm your match after we compete!" The brief exchange made him aware of his opponent's formidable strength, so he dared not underestimate him. He proceeded with caution, which inadvertently made his attacks more ruthless.
The two exchanged blows back and forth, making it difficult to determine a clear winner. The spectators from the Inner Sect watched intently, some even cheering at the exciting display.
"Brother, who do you think will win this time?" Chu Xiao quietly asked the person beside him from a distance.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the disciple from the Tiger Howl Sect," replied Ren Pingsheng, who had recently returned to the sect.
He had chosen not to train today; after all, he couldn't miss such an event. Moreover, witnessing the Tiger Howl Sect's unique skills was quite beneficial for him.
In his heart, he still viewed the Tiger Howl Sect as an opposing force to some extent. Thus, gaining early insight would help him prepare for future encounters. He did not believe that the three disciples from the Tiger Howl Sect who had died at his hands in Azure Valley would be easily forgotten. If it came to light one day, he would not be caught off guard.
"Oh? Why do you say that? I think both of them are equally matched; they seem to be on par with each other."
"Just watch closely; the strength of that person from the Tiger Howl Sect still has some reserves."
Sure enough, after a moment, the tide began to turn. Qian Xin of the Tiger Howl Sect gradually gained the upper hand. His offensive became increasingly fierce while Li Yun of the Azure Wind Sword Sect could only defend himself.
"If your strength is just like this, then you can leave." Qian Xin of the Tiger Howl Sect shouted, executing a sweeping strike. The fierce force and momentum directly sent the defending Li Yun flying, landing right below the sword-fighting platform.
The turn of events left many people dumbfounded; the two who were originally evenly matched had suddenly reversed roles. Many began to realize that the strength of this Tiger Howl Sect disciple was beyond their expectations.
Some who were eager to challenge also set aside their thoughts. These were individuals whose strength was comparable to or slightly inferior to the defeated Li Yun. Although Advanced Swordsmanship was impressive, knowing they would undoubtedly lose, who would still want to step up and seek discomfort?
"Zhao Cheng of the Azure Wind Sword Sect requests guidance!" An Inner Sect Disciple from the Azure Wind Sword Sect jumped onto the sword-fighting platform, unaffected by the previous match, clearly confident in his own abilities.
"Oh, if your strength is similar to that guy just now, there's no need to compete. Just admit defeat!" Qian Xin of the Tiger Howl Sect said arrogantly.
"Hmph, less talk!" He snorted coldly, stepping forward with heavy illusions, moving around to confuse his opponent, making it hard for them to discern reality from illusion.
"It seems your Movement Technique is not bad; I'll play along with you." On the platform, one was constantly moving and attacking while the other remained as steady as a mountain, with swords clashing and sparks flying.
"I didn't expect it to be the Phantom Moon Movement Technique; it's a pity you're only just beginning to master it; your skill is still lacking!" In the distance, Ren Pingsheng recognized the opponent's Movement Technique instantly. He hadn't expected that someone else had also learned this technique and had decent proficiency. Of course, in his view, it was merely decent.
"Your Movement Technique is nothing special; it's only causing me a bit of trouble. To defeat me is still far from enough. Watch me 'Tiger Descends the Mountain!'" Qian Xin of the Tiger Howl Sect roared disdainfully.
A tiger-shaped blade light surged forth like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, sweeping across all directions with tremendous momentum. The so-called 'tiger descending the mountain is at its fiercest,' and the surrounding illusions were swept away cleanly.
Zhao Cheng, locked onto by this momentum, changed his expression. As he unleashed a Sword Light while activating his Movement Technique to retreat rapidly, he found that his opponent's blade light was as swift as lightning. As a result, he was directly struck and sent flying backward, landing in a pool of blood with serious injuries!
In the second match, Azure Wind Sword Sect lost again.
"If all opponents from Azure Wind Sword Sect are like this, then there's no need for competition. I didn't expect them to be even worse than Yunxing Sect; it's truly disappointing," Qian Xin of Tiger Howl Sect said with a look of contempt and disdain in his tone.
As soon as these words were spoken, the Inner Sect Disciples of the Azure Wind Sword Sect became agitated, glaring angrily, some even cursing in frustration.
"Hehe, Elder Wu, please don't take it to heart. You know how young people can be reckless with their words. I'll make sure to teach him a lesson when we get back," Zhao Jingshan said with a smile, showing no sign of apology.
"Ahem... How could I stoop to the level of these Little Ones? I didn't expect your disciple to be so powerful. It truly is surprising," Elder Wu said, his expression somewhat displeased, but he wouldn't give them any more reason to talk.
"This kid only has this one strength. However, I'm a bit disappointed with your sect's disciples. Are they intentionally holding back? Or is there something else going on?"
"Haha, the Duel has just begun. It's normal for young people to win or lose. Elder Zhao, just watch slowly. In any case, you won't be disappointed!"
"Haha, then I'll watch closely and hope your disciples perform well."
Elder Wu nodded without speaking further, but in his heart he kept muttering: "Why haven't those top-ranking Little Ones among the Inner Sect Disciples made their move yet? What are they waiting for? If something unexpected happens this time, I will definitely deal with you all later."
"Interesting. Since that's the case, I'll see how strong you really are." One of the Inner Sect Disciples suddenly appeared on stage, a handsome young man dressed in a blue robe.
"Ah, it's Jiang Xing'an, Brother Shi, ranked tenth on the Inner Sect leaderboard. I didn't expect him to make a move; let's see how the disciples of Tiger Howl Sect act now," one of the Inner Sect Disciples recognized the person on stage.
"With Brother Shi making a move, there's nothing to worry about for this Duel. An Advanced Swordsmanship manual will be mine just like that; too bad my strength isn't enough. Otherwise, how could I let such a good opportunity slip away?" another Inner Sect Disciple said enviously.
"These Little Ones have finally been unable to hold back and made their move; it seems the temptation of Advanced Swordsmanship is still quite strong. Based on the previous Match, this battle should be fifty-fifty!" Elder Wu thought with satisfaction in his heart.
In his view, as long as one person made a move, the others would naturally not sit idly by. He saw this Duel as a catalyst; regardless of the outcome, it would draw out more powerful individuals to take action.
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