Chapter 269: The Semifinals!

Chapter 269: The Semifinals!

After drawing lots, Chu Liang asked Liu Xiaoyu'er to return to Silver Sword Peak alone first while he waited outside for Jiang Yuebai for a while.

When Jiang Yuebai saw him, she wasn't surprised. The two of them naturally turned and continued walking together for a while, as if they were taking a leisurely stroll.

After walking for some time, Jiang Yuebai finally asked, "Did you come to ask me that question you've been meaning to ask?"

"Yes," Chu Liang smiled, "Is now a convenient time?"

"Of course," Jiang Yuebai said as she nodded.

"To be honest, I've wanted to ask this question for a long time, but I've never dared to bring it up. Today, I want to seize the opportunity and gather the courage to tell you about it," Chu Liang spoke in a light tone.

Jiang Yuebai blinked, looking at him with a hint of curiosity, mixed with a barely perceptible nervousness.

"I want to ask, Senior Sister Jiang, can you..." Chu Liang asked, "tell me your actual cultivation level?"

"Huh?" Jiang Yuebai was taken aback for a moment.

"Even though I sense that your aura is very powerful, I know you're hiding something more," Chu Liang said, scratching his head. "I really want to know how far you've progressed in your cultivation."

In terms of aura, others could determine your cultivation based on a portion of the qi you unleash. Although the use of divine techniques inevitably releases qi, one could still retain a portion of the foundational qi and conceal their cultivation level.

"I don't mind telling you, it doesn't matter anyway. I'll probably reveal it all tomorrow," Jiang Yuebai said, shaking her head and chuckling lightly.

With that, she slowly unleashed her qi.

Boom!

A powerful and freezing cold qi surged forth.

She was at the Fifth Realm!

"Just as I expected," Chu Liang said to himself, appearing as though his speculations had been confirmed. He continued, "For someone as gifted as Senior Sister Jiang, it's impossible to remain at the Golden Core Realm for too long."

Just as he had concealed much of his own strength, everyone had held back during the previous matches.

They were all reserving their trump cards for the intense battles ahead, aiming to surprise their opponents during the explosive clashes.

"As for the second match, there's little to say. Xu Ziyang will undoubtedly defeat his opponent in a dominating victory," Elder Huang remarked.

"Oh?" Scholar Sun said. He had always been aware that Elder Huang was unreliable, but he also knew that Elder Huang had good judgment. So, he asked, "What secrets does Ling Ao have?"

"If I am not mistaken, I am seeing traces of his body having been refined by dragon blood," Elder Huang remarked.

"Are you talking about the legendary ancient secret technique?" Scholar Sun asked.

"Yes. In ancient times, True Dragons would reward their servants by refining their bodies with dragon blood, greatly strengthening them. Although he is only at the third realm of cultivation, through the power of the Dragon-Blood Body Refinement, the overall toughness and strength of his body would reach a terrifying level," Elder Huang said. "If the Dragon-Blood Body Refinement occurred while his cultivation level isn't high, the enhancement of his body would be even greater. For example, martial arts cultivators would be much stronger at lower cultivation levels."

"Indeed. There is a True Dragon suppressing fate on Solitude Peak of Mount Shu," Scholar Sun said. "It seems like he had an extraordinary encounter. Old Man Sikong's disciple ended up receiving the blessing from the hundred years of fishing for a dragon."

"It is already strange that a True Dragon was attracted to settle down on Mount Shu," Elder Huang frowned as he said. "All the sects in the Divine Nine and Terrestrial Ten were fishing for dragons. The Celestial Pivot Pavilion is doing the same. Even the Penglai Supreme Sect wanted to acquire another one. However, the True Dragon is not choosing those immortal sects in the Divine Nine that are protected with legendary artifacts. For some unknown reason, it chose the Mount Shu Sect, a sect that had lost its legendary artifact and was in a declining state."

"It is true that the Mount Shu Sect had been in a declining state. But looking at the Mount Shu Sect now, it seems like they are on the rise." Scholar Sun looked over to the other spectator stand and said, "Venerable Wen Yuan is quite skilled."

"Among all the human cultivators at the eighth realm, Venerable Wen Yuan is relatively young, yet his strength and capabilities should rank among the top," Elder Huang said, nodding. "Unfortunately, being from the Mount Shu Sect has limited his growth. He has had to keep a low profile and wait for the right moment. If he were to possess a legendary artifact, his power would appear much greater than it is now."

"Even in Mount Shu's current state, a figure like him could emerge. This further demonstrates his remarkable abilities," Scholar Sun remarked.

Soon, both parties of the match stepped onto the stage.

Jiang Yuebai was still dressed in white, her clothes fluttering around her like that of a goddess.

When she showed up, Elder Huang couldn't bother to chat anymore. He immediately waved his fists and shouted, "Jiangjiang will surely win! Jiangjiang will surely win!"

He was not the only one doing this. More than half of the audience started shouting and cheering for Jiang Yuebai.

Soon, Ling Ao stepped onto the stage. He was still dressed in black, with his hair covering one of his eyes. His expression remained cold and aloof.

As he listened to the people at the spectator stand cheering for Jiang Yuebai, he glanced around and suddenly sneered coldly. Lifting his head, he placed his index finger on his lips.

"So arrogant," remarked Scholar Sun with a chuckle.

Ling Ao's actions were clearly meant to mock everyone at the spectator stand, sending a signal to all of Jiang Yuebai's supporters.

Silence!