Chapter 45

This guy named Huo Ping wants to challenge the 100th rank of the Outer Sect, Jiang Han!

Instantly, the tavern was in an uproar.

In the Nine Profound Sword Sect, it is forbidden for disciples to challenge each other.

However, for the sake of the ranking list, it is not prohibited.

In the cultivation of swordsmanship, if the desire to compete is completely forbidden, how can one's combat power be improved?

A swordsman who lacks the courage to challenge and accept challenges, how can he become a strong person?

The combat power rankings of the Inner and Outer Sects are established to motivate all disciples.

"Jiang Han is the 100th rank of the Outer Sect. This young guy wants to challenge him?"

"That's not necessarily the case. I know these few people; they all have excellent talent and are highly regarded by the sect. It's a sure thing they will enter the Inner Sect. They might really have the combat power of the top 100 in the Outer Sect."

"Who would have thought there would be such a good show today? Perhaps we will really see a change in the top 100 of the Outer Sect. After all, Jiang Han didn't enter the top 100 by his own strength at the beginning."

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The Outer Sect disciples around were excited, unable to hide their excitement.

Those who enjoy spectacles never mind the scale of the event.

"Challenge Senior Brother Jiang Han?" Tao Shiwu stood up with a cold laugh, gripping his long sword: "You have to get past me first."

"Right, not just anyone has the qualifications to challenge Senior Brother Jiang Han."

The others also stood up one after another.

Jiang Han looked up and saw Han Muye smiling at him.

His heart stirred.

He knew his own strength.

In recent days, he could feel his combat power rapidly improving.

Practicing sword techniques proficiently, correcting his flaws, and constantly refining his cooperation with his long sword Qinghe, he was confident he could fight with the 51st rank of the Outer Sect.

After some time, after this extermination mission, with further refinement, he dared to challenge the top 20 of the Outer Sect.

Originally, he planned to improve step by step, waiting until his cultivation reached the Qi Condensation stage, naturally becoming an Inner Sect disciple.

It's better to hide one's abilities than to show off.

But today, it seems he can no longer hide.

Since that's the case, he might as well not hide anymore.

How can a swordsman lose his sharpness?

Senior Brother Han also means this!

"I'll take it on."

Jiang Han slowly stood up, waved his hand, and looked at Huo Ping, who was pointing his long sword at him.

"My cultivation is higher than yours, and my sword is from the Sword Pavilion. It wouldn't be fair to defeat you."

"Let's do this: if you can withstand ten strikes from my sword, you can take the 100th rank of the Outer Sect."

Jiang Han's voice was loud, and not only those on the second floor, but even passersby outside the tavern within a hundred feet could hear him.

"Jiang Han? The 100th rank of the Outer Sect?"

"Someone is challenging the top 100 of the Outer Sect?"

Figures gathered towards the tavern.

Jiang Han laughed and moved, stepping out of the second-floor window. His body spun in mid-air, like a leaf caught in a strong wind, rising straight up, and then landing on the eaves of the opposite building.

"Great!"

"Senior Brother Jiang Han has excellent movement!"

Jiang Han's move immediately drew a chorus of cheers.

Many people on Huo Ping's side had serious expressions.

From this move alone, it was clear that Jiang Han was no ordinary person.

"Hmph, all show and no substance."

Huo Ping sneered, thrusting his long sword forward, and his body shot through the window, heading straight for Jiang Han, who was several yards away.

"Amazing, who is this guy?"

"No wonder he's challenging Senior Brother Jiang Han. This sword strike is extraordinary."

"This battle will be worth watching."

Voices of admiration came from below.

An expert's move reveals their true skill.

Huo Ping, who dared to challenge Jiang Han, indeed had remarkable skills.

This sword strike was fast and fierce, and the key was that the sword and body moved as one, a perfect example of man and sword as one.

"Is it that easy to withstand ten strikes from Jiang Han at this level?"

"Ten strikes? Haha, from the looks of it, it might be Jiang Han who can't withstand ten strikes!"

Everyone watched Jiang Han standing on the eaves, waiting to see how he would respond to this sword strike.

If he could force Jiang Han back with one strike, the challenger would become famous in one battle!

The long sword, carrying a cold light, stabbed towards Jiang Han's chest and abdomen.

One yard.

Five feet.

Three feet!

Right at this moment!

"Clang—"

The long sword was drawn, and Jiang Han moved with the sword. The sword light, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder, spun, and he and Huo Ping, who was thrusting the sword, directly swapped positions.

This move was swift and lightning-fast.

"Screech—"

Only after the two passed each other did the sharp sound of the swords scraping against each other reach the ears.

Jiang Han moved like a wild goose, stepping into the air, his body shaking, advancing another yard, and landing back on the second floor of the tavern.

He sheathed his sword and bowed slightly to Han Muye.

"Senior Brother Han, that guy was just a show-off."

Show-off?

Han Muye smiled and nodded lightly.

All show and no substance, the sword had speed but lacked power, indeed a show-off.

This was due to a weak foundation and a lack of emphasis on basic skills.

"Rustle—"

On the opposite eaves, Huo Ping stumbled and rolled down, bringing down pieces of green tiles.

He barely landed, and those around saw his pale face and a foot-long, bleeding sword wound on his chest.

The wound wasn't serious, but this one strike shattered all of Huo Ping's pride.

Excellent talent?

Rapid cultivation?

Highly regarded by the sect?

He couldn't even withstand one strike from the 100th rank of the Outer Sect!

Qiao Qing'er and her group looked at each other and rushed downstairs.

Qiao Qing'er bowed apologetically to Han Muye and said softly, "Senior Brother, please don't blame me. Qing'er will make it up to you another day."

Then she also went downstairs.

They helped Huo Ping leave.

"This guy is not bad. The 100th rank of the Outer Sect is so strong?" Watching Huo Ping leave, someone muttered.

Huo Ping's strike was witnessed by all. In the Outer Sect, few could withstand it.

"This is the 100th rank of the Outer Sect? With such combat power, I might never catch up in my lifetime..." Someone looked at the second floor of the tavern with a complex expression and turned to leave.

On the second floor, the Outer Sect disciples who had previously doubted Jiang Han quietly left.

The remaining people looked at Jiang Han with amazement.

"Senior Brother Jiang, I didn't expect you to be so strong."

Sun Dayong looked at Jiang Han and sighed.

Many people on the second floor wanted to say the same thing.

Jiang Han shook his head, looked at Han Muye, and said solemnly, "Without Senior Brother Han's guidance and the selection of Qinghe, I wouldn't be much stronger than you all."

Senior Brother Han's guidance!

The sword chosen by Senior Brother Han!

Tao Shiwu and the others were stunned, then looked at Han Muye with surprise and joy.

They had also received guidance from Senior Brother Han!

Their swords were also chosen by Senior Brother Han!

That means, as long as they practice diligently, they could become as strong as Senior Brother Jiang Han!

The surrounding Outer Sect disciples all looked at Han Muye.

Isn't this person just a sword observer?

A sword observer can guide the top 100 of the Outer Sect?

At this moment, many people recalled what Sun Dayong and the others had said earlier, that this sword observer was not an ordinary one.

"Salute to Senior Brother Han!"

Sun Dayong raised his wine glass and shouted.

"Salute to Senior Brother Han!"

The others at the table also raised their glasses.

Han Muye smiled, drank the wine in his glass, and then stood up, saying, "We've had enough fun today. When you return victorious, we'll drink together again."

He stood up and pushed the small wooden box on the table forward.

"Here are your spirit stones. Take them back."

Take the spirit stones back?

Jiang Han and the others were stunned and were about to speak, but Han Muye waved his hand and said, "I don't care about such a small amount of spirit stones."

His words left no room for doubt.

With Senior Brother Han's means, he wouldn't lack spirit stones.

Han Muye turned to leave, and Lu Gao hurriedly stood up to follow.

Jiang Han and the others wanted to see him off, but Han Muye shook his head and smiled, saying, "You're happy today, have a few more drinks. Try to get Jiang Han drunk."

Sun Dayong and the others all laughed.

Jiang Han was first stunned, then his face showed determination, "That's not certain."

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