Chapter 9

Xiao Ran felt a million grass mud horses galloping through his heart. Indeed, someone had managed to practice the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique without castrating themselves, but why was it Yue Buqun!

He didn't seem like such a genius!

Xiao Ran turned to look at Ning Zhongze, who was smiling. Clearly, if Yue Buqun had become a eunuch, Ning Zhongze wouldn't have such an expression!

Yue Buqun had really succeeded!

In a moment, Xiao Ran felt this was a good thing. At least Yue Buqun was close, so it seemed he had a chance to obtain both the Evil-Repelling and the Lone Sword Techniques!

At this moment, Lu Bai said, "Is Huashan going to use a relay battle?"

Yue Buqun replied, "I can wait for Brother Feng to rest today, and we can fight again tomorrow!"

Feng Buping looked at Yue Buqun with suspicion and doubt, "You really didn't... and you practiced the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique?"

Yue Buqun said proudly, "Of course!"

Feng Buping was instantly overwhelmed by frustration, anger, jealousy, and an indescribable feeling, becoming completely mad, "I don't believe it, I don't believe it, I don't believe it..."

That feeling was like spending countless efforts and money to win the heart of the goddess you admired, only to see her the next day going to a hotel with a scumbag!

It was unbearably painful!

At this moment, Feng Buping should not have fought Yue Buqun, but he couldn't control his emotions and rushed towards Yue Buqun like a ghost, his long sword scattering like flowing fireflies.

He shouted, "I don't believe it, I don't believe it, you die, Yue Buqun, you die..."

Yue Buqun stood still, a purple aura appearing on his face, and his long sword stabbed out like lightning!

Feng Buping's internal strength was far inferior to Yue Buqun's, so he dared not meet the attack head-on. He touched and retreated, moving to the side and stabbing again!

Yue Buqun still stood still, his long sword appearing at his side, clashing with Feng Buping's sword!

Feng Buping's figure flickered, his movements like wisps of smoke, circling around Yue Buqun, occasionally stabbing out a sword!

After three incense sticks, Feng Buping's mind was agitated, his internal strength depleted, and his movements slowed. Yue Buqun seized the opportunity and stabbed him in the left chest, killing him on the spot!

Yue Buqun's face showed sorrow, and he shook his head, "Brother Feng, your martial arts are too high, I couldn't hold back!"

This acting was purely at the level of an Oscar winner!

With Feng Buping dead, the others naturally dared not stay and left in disgrace!

At this moment, Linghuchong stepped forward, "Master, about the Nine Swords of Dugu..."

In his heart, he was somewhat resentful that Xiao Ran didn't know when to stop, thinking that Xiao Ran, being young and successful, had become arrogant!

But he didn't know that Xiao Ran had actually done him a great favor!

When Duke Zhou feared rumors, and King Wang was humble before usurping the throne, if one had a high level of martial arts,

this hypocrite Yue Buqun might not have pretended all his life, and then he would have been a true gentleman!

A shadow of gloom flashed in Yue Buqun's eyes, but he casually interrupted Linghuchong, "To receive the sword technique from Uncle Feng is your good fortune, no need to say more!"

After saying this, he had the hall cleaned up, lectured the disciples on the Huashan sword and qi disputes, encouraged them to practice martial arts well, and then dismissed them!

...

Three days later, it was Xiao Ran's last day before leaving this world!

At night, Xiao Ran sat at the edge of a cliff, playing with the long sword in his hand, lost in thought!

Suddenly, a ghostly figure appeared in front of him. Xiao Ran patted his chest and laughed, "Master, this Evil-Repelling Sword Technique is really like a ghost, scaring the life out of me!"

This figure was none other than Yue Buqun. He had been thinking about how to get the Nine Swords of Dugu, but today he found a note in his study. The note, left by Xiao Ran, said that if he wanted the Nine Swords of Dugu, he should come to the cliff at the third watch of the night!

Yue Buqun had raised his internal strength to the extreme. After practicing the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, his Purple Mist Divine Skill had advanced even further, and within thirty feet, even the sound of a falling leaf was clearly audible!

Suddenly, the wind picked up, and the mountain wind grew strong.

Yue Buqun said in a deep voice, "Who are you? What are your intentions for infiltrating Huashan?"

Xiao Ran cried out in injustice, "Master, I paid the initiation fee and formally became a disciple.

As for my intentions, I do have one, which is to learn supreme martial arts!"

Yue Buqun's face showed no relaxation, "Supreme martial arts?

Did you aim for the Nine Swords of Dugu as soon as you came to Huashan? Did you know Uncle Feng was still alive?"

Xiao Ran stood up and spread his hands, "More or less, I just wanted to try, but I didn't expect to succeed!

Now, both I and the eldest brother have learned the Nine Swords of Dugu. Although the eldest brother is stubborn, if you ask him to pass the sword technique to you without Uncle Feng's consent, he might agree!

But if you do this, Master's reputation as a gentleman will be tarnished!

However, I understand what Master is thinking, so I invited you up the mountain!

I want to exchange the Nine Swords of Dugu with you!"

Yue Buqun had long heard of the Nine Swords of Dugu. A few days ago, he saw Linghuchong use them, and they were indeed marvelously unpredictable. In terms of techniques, the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique was far inferior.

After confirming there were no ambushes, Yue Buqun felt relieved and took a step forward, saying, "Ran'er, how could your master covet your Nine Swords of Dugu..."

Xiao Ran waved his hand and said to Yue Buqun, "Master, don't move. If you move, I'll jump down, and you can ask the eldest brother for the Nine Swords of Dugu!

I have made all the necessary preparations for today. If I disappear after today,

tomorrow, there will be rumors in the martial world that Master killed a disciple to obtain the Nine Swords of Dugu!

Master, who has ambitions in the martial world, should avoid such a stain, which would lower your support rate!

Let's not waste time!

As long as Master tells me how to practice the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique without castration, I will recite the Nine Swords of Dugu's mnemonic to you!

We can exchange one sentence for one sentence, neither of us will be at a disadvantage!

Although my martial arts are low, I have some insight. If Master tries to deceive me, you won't get the sword technique!"

Xiao Ran was not afraid of Yue Buqun and had the heart to fight him, but before learning how Yue Buqun practiced the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, he didn't want any complications. After saying this, Xiao Ran began to recite a few mnemonics!

With the mnemonics, and comparing them to the sword techniques Xiao Ran and Linghuchong had used, Yue Buqun could easily determine their authenticity!

In his heart, no matter what Xiao Ran's plans were, he was alone and couldn't escape his grasp. He had already decided to capture Xiao Ran after getting the mnemonics!

Even if something went wrong, having the sword technique in hand was nothing to fear.

After obtaining the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze pondered and found that the first stage of the technique was the hardest!

The difficulty of the first stage lay in the uncontrollable desire and the sudden surge of internal energy, which could easily lead to a loss of control and a breakdown!

The method of releasing desire was not feasible, as Tian Boguang's tragic experience had shown!

Huashan Sect was founded by Hao Datong, one of the Seven True Men of Quanzhen!

In the past, the Quanzhen Sect had a powerful array called the Big Dipper Seven Stars Array, which allowed the combined internal energy of multiple people to be controlled by one person!

This array had been lost in Huashan Sect, but Yue Buqun found some clues in Hao Datong's notes and created a method for one person to control another's internal energy!

This method was useless against enemies because it required the cooperation of the other party, and their internal energy had to be of the same source!

But this was enough for practicing the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique. During practice, he and Ning Zhongze engaged in sexual activity.

Although his internal energy was chaotic and his desire uncontrollable, Ning Zhongze could control his internal energy, allowing him to practice!

Although it was still dangerous, it was much better than castration!

Thus, the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique was completed!

This method only worked if both parties practiced the same technique, trusted each other completely, and had a deep understanding and默契!

After he finished explaining sentence by sentence, Xiao Ran had also recited the Nine Swords of Dugu!

After hearing Yue Buqun's method, Xiao Ran was speechless for a moment, then said, "It seems the danger of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique lies in the uncontrollable desire during practice.

So only eunuchs without desire can practice it, or you can use this clever method!

Or, if one can remain clear-headed during the uncontrollable desire..."

Remain clear-headed!

Yue Buqun was somewhat disdainful. The desire during the practice of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique was so intense that it was almost terrifying, more so than the best aphrodisiac. Even he, with his strong self-control, had no other thoughts during practice except for that one thing!

Seeing Xiao Ran somewhat distracted, Yue Buqun made his move. Having obtained the Nine Swords of Dugu, his wariness had greatly diminished!

His move was completely unexpected, due to his internal energy being so fast that even the slightest effort could make him move like lightning, making his attacks even more bizarre!

Xiao Ran had been on guard against Yue Buqun. Although he didn't cultivate internal energy, his reaction was extremely quick!

His long sword flashed out of the scabbard, attacking a vital point of Yue Buqun!

Yue Buqun coldly snorted, "The Nine Swords of Dugu, indeed formidable!"

He then pointed his finger at Xiao Ran's sword!

A crystal-like light flashed between his fingers, revealing a sewing needle!

The Evil-Repelling Sword Technique emphasized speed, and the lighter the sword, the faster it was. The lightest sword was a sewing needle!

That's why on Blackwood Cliff, Dongfang Bubai used a sewing needle to defeat four top experts!

But using a sewing needle had a disadvantage: insufficient force and length!

Length was compensated by speed, and force by internal energy!

Dongfang Bubai's martial arts were not inferior to Ren Woxing's, and the Sunflower Manual was nearly perfected, with his internal energy being quite profound. Although he couldn't claim that a flower or a leaf could injure someone, he was not far from that realm!

Yue Buqun, having learned the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, had advanced his Purple Mist Divine Skill, but he was still far from Dongfang Bubai!

So using a needle was not as powerful as using a sword!

Xiao Ran's sword spun, and the sewing needle slipped off like it had hit a slippery fish.

Xiao Ran had deflected half of Yue Buqun's force, and his sword then darted towards Yue Buqun's neck like a flying eagle!

It was as agile as a bird in the sky!

This sword strike used the technique of breaking the opponent's momentum, using the tip of the sword to create a gap in the internal energy flow or to create a gap in the internal energy with the sword!

In this first clash, Xiao Ran suffered a significant internal injury, clearly not fully mastering the technique of breaking the opponent's momentum!

However, although Xiao Ran's speed was slower, his ability to change moves was faster than Yue Buqun's, and his sword was longer than the sewing needle!

If Yue Buqun changed his move to stab Xiao Ran with the sewing needle, Xiao Ran's sword could also stab Yue Buqun!

The sword had its advantages, although it was not as flexible as the sewing needle, it was longer and stronger!

This was a fight to the death, a life-and-death struggle!

"Let's see how many moves you can last!"

Yue Buqun's figure moved like a ghost, weaving in and out of Xiao Ran's sword circle, as if taking a leisurely walk, making Xiao Ran's seemingly impenetrable sword circle seem like a curtain of water!

But he ultimately could not advance further!

The Nine Swords of Dugu had no retreat, and Xiao Ran, having seized the initiative, attacked Yue Buqun with thirty sword strikes, and the sword and needle did not touch again.

These thirty sword strikes made Xiao Ran feel like he was walking a tightrope, and any slight mistake would result in his death under Yue Buqun's sewing needle!

Thirty sword strikes were just a few breaths, but Xiao Ran was always on the edge of life and death, each moment feeling like a lifetime, with endless terrifying thoughts assaulting him, making it hard to distinguish truth from falsehood, and easier to make mistakes in judgment and movement.

Xiao Ran made several mistakes, fortunately, Yue Buqun did not seize these opportunities.

Xiao Ran's spirit was unprecedentedly focused, and the more he fought, the more excited he became, gradually forgetting his fear.

Suddenly, his mind became extremely clear, as if he had opened a third eye, fully aware of his internal condition!

He could feel how each muscle in his body was trembling, how the blood was surging in his veins, how much energy each strike consumed, and how much energy he had left to continue...