Chapter 553: Lingxi and Qianyu (II)

Chapter 553: Lingxi and Qianyu (II)

Pang!

The two sword attacks clashed together with a flash of light. The resulting shockwave of spiritual energy swept over the entire arena like a gust of wind. The crowd went wild, thrilled by the awesome clash. It was the most exciting battle so far, one between two geniuses in the lesser realm of Spiritual Growth with equal strength.

After the first exchange, Peng Xiling moved swiftly to prepare for another attack while Wu Qianyu remained rooted to one spot. One side preferred quickness, flexibility, and taking the initiative while the other was heroic and domineering. One side attacked enthusiastically while the other defended stoically.

Peng Xiling's second attack created a crisscrossed pattern of sword energy. Wu Qianyu responded with two purple slashes. The collision of swords this time crushed the stone tiles in between them into dust, leaving a jagged canyon of destruction.

"Are you not going to attack?" Peng Xiling's voice rang out with a teasing undertone.

"You are the challenger. I won't attack unless you force me to." Wu Qianyu replied flatly.

"Very well! Be careful now!"

With a bright laugh, Peng Xiling's sword became a blur and so did his body. His rapid movement left ghostly afterimages as he launched a continuous series of attacks aimed at overwhelming the opponent.

At the same time, one section of the eastern stands buzzed with excitement.

"Go, Sister Wu!"

"Slap that pretty boy!"

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Chen Wentian watched the duel intently, ignoring the ear-splitting cheers around him. He couldn't pretend like he didn't care, not when these two were involved. This was equivalent to a direct contest between his sect and the Tower of Swords. They weren't just fighting for themselves but for their masters as well.

The third exchange between Peng Xiling and Wu Qianyu soon ended. Peng Xiling's attack power had drastically increased and was able to force Wu Qianyu out of her original spot. The two traded a few courteous words before a fourth exchange followed where Wu Qianyu's defense was further put under pressure.

"Interesting." Chen Wentian muttered.

Wu Qianyu could not be considered an expert of the sword. Her advantage came from tremendous strength, endurance, a powerful weapon, and a fearsome sword art. Her foundations were not entirely solid due to her upbringing in a minor mortal sect. As a result, her offensive ability was tremendous but her defense was lacking.

In contrast, Peng Xiling was well-rounded in all aspects of the sword. He had recognized Wu Qianyu's weakness after one or two exchanges. He could have taken advantage of this but chose not to. Instead, he held back slightly, letting her defend against all kinds of attacks in his arsenal.

Chen Wentian couldn't help but silently commend this Peng Xiling. Instead of winning over Wu Qianyu with sheer strength, this cunning guy chose a softer route. He constantly attacked but did not seek victory. Wu Qianyu was smart enough and took advantage of the situation to refine her own basic skills such as movement, footwork, and defensive sword forms. In just a few minutes, she had been able to learn a great deal from her generous opponent.

"What a crafty guy. Was he a snake in his past life?" Chen Wentian muttered. "Trying to steal my Qianyu like this? Who are you trying to fool?"

Zhou Ziyun rolled her eyes, "Master, you are too much. I don't think Peng Xiling is trying to seduce Sister Wu or anything. I think this person just wants to be her friend."

"Friends? Men and women can't be friends, especially my disciples!" He shot back.

She let out a long sigh and shook her head in defeat.

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