Chapter 41

A day of dust rises in the heart courtyard, the blue robe hangs loosely, and the exiled immortal stands there.

Xiao Shou, at this moment, really looks like an immortal who has descended to the mortal world after being moved by the dust of the heart.

He has always had an extraordinary appearance and a fine temperament. Now, as he comes with his hands behind his back, riding a sword, he has unknowingly stolen the hearts of many young girls.

"Ah, I'm dead, Xiao Shou is indeed amazing!"

"Go to hell, Xiao Shou is mine!"

Some girls were swooning, but more people had deep doubts.

"Such a show-off, why can he ride a sword at the eighth realm of spirit refinement?"

"Right, right, isn't flying a skill after comprehending the innate? Could it be that Xiao Shou suddenly comprehended the innate in one night?"

"How could that be possible? Look at his aura, it's only at the eighth realm!"

"Wait, this guy... why is he flying so slowly?"

One person pointed it out, and everyone watched as Xiao Shou slowly approached, their faces showing a strange expression.

Riding a sword and flying should be a beautiful sight, but this flying speed...

I can walk faster than you!

If it weren't for the strong wind today, his clothes wouldn't even have any wrinkles.

Xiao Shou, with his back to everyone, moved neither too fast nor too slow, as if only this leisurely speed could match his current state of mind.

"Wait a bit more..."

"Why is he facing away from us?"

Another person revealed the truth.

At first, everyone thought he was just showing off, but now they realized something was wrong.

This guy not only flies extremely slowly but also keeps looking at people with his back turned.

It's as if he can't fly unless he's going backward!

Muzi Xi, on the stage, curiously lifted her head, her big eyes twinkling. She always felt that Xiao Shou was here to make people laugh.

"Flying backward... don't you get dizzy?"

Xiao Shou, on the black sword, slowly turned his head, controlling "Cangku" while trying to smile and wave to everyone...

He felt his neck was starting to cramp.

As for why he was flying backward and so slowly...

Xiao Shou was inwardly raging, I want to fly forward! I want to be as fast as lightning!

But this broken sword technique doesn't allow it!

He spent the whole night thinking, and this trash black sword really only has a lot of spirit when the tip is pointing at him.

He doesn't know why, but as soon as the tip turns, he can't control it anymore.

After countless attempts, he finally gave up.

Then, after finally standing on the black sword and trying to fly out of the courtyard, he ended up crashing into a house.

For this reverse sword riding technique, Xiao Shou was completely baffled.

With no choice, he had to turn his body around so that "Cangku" could carry him forward.

It took him over an hour to fly from the courtyard to Yuzhi Peak.

During this hour of flying, he finally understood a new kind of dizziness.

Sword dizziness!

"Ugh!"

Xiao Shou barely suppressed the urge to vomit, waving casually in response.

Although the process was painful, the gains were significant.

"Received admiration, passive value, +664."

"Received admiration, passive value, +882."

"Received envy, passive value, +441."

"Received envy, passive value, +261."

"..."

This flight alone contributed at least four thousand passive values, not including the junior disciples and sisters he saw along the way.

Of course, these records were from before.

Now, the information bar...

"Received suspicion, passive value, +563."

"Received ridicule, passive value, +446."

"Received contempt, passive value, +337."

"..."

Yeah, the passive value suddenly soared by over two thousand.

As for the details...

Heh, no need to worry, having passive value is good.

Xiao Shou forced a smile, automatically censoring the first half of the information bar.

Below.

Xiao Qixiu was a bit dizzy watching this. What should he say about Xiao Shou?

At first, he almost couldn't help but laugh when he saw this guy.

But upon closer inspection, this kid clearly just grasped the basics of "sword spirit communication" yesterday, and after one night, he actually learned to use it!

What a genius!

He has only seen such talent in Su Qianqian.

Although, to be fair, the way he uses it is quite shocking...

But "reverse sword riding" is still "sword riding," right?

However, after waiting for a long time, this kid not only didn't come down but also started greeting everyone...

He must not have heard that the first match is about to start!

"Xiao Shou, come down and start the match!" Xiao Qixiu finally couldn't hold back and roared.

Xiao Shou looked down and was instantly startled, even making the sword wobble.

Good grief, so high!

"Coming, coming, almost there..."

The audience was having a blast. Without even talking about the fight, every time Xiao Shou appeared, he seemed to bring a lot of joy.

"I can't take it anymore, I thought someone was so cool, even flying on a sword, but it turns out to be 'reverse sword riding,' hahaha!"

"He must not be able to turn around, I can't stop laughing, my stomach hurts."

"Xiao Shou, keep going! You're almost at the barrier, hold on!"

"Received encouragement, passive value, +1."

Xiao Shou was delighted; someone was actually encouraging him. His spirits lifted, and he suddenly sped up, charging toward the barrier.

Smack!

Clang!

The nightmare sound that appeared thousands of times at night reappeared.

Due to the acceleration, Xiao Shou hit the barrier in a "big" shape, and the black sword, hitting the barrier, fell again with a clang.

"Received ridicule, passive value, +224."

"Received ridicule, passive value, +446."

"Received ridicule, passive value, +654."

Xiao Shou: "..."

Below, Muzi Xi, holding her ponytail, looked up and couldn't help but laugh.

She watched as Xiao Shou slowly slid down the barrier from the air and shouted, "Fengyun Order!"

"No token, how did you get in!"

"Hey, can you hear me outside..."

Of course, they could hear the voices from the stage, and even if they couldn't, the audience was already shouting "Fengyun Order."

Xiao Shou awkwardly pulled out the token from his ring and entered the barrier.

Seeing the "received ridicule" in the information bar finally stop, he sighed in relief.

I was too confident!

Next time, I'll only fly if I'm sure!

Xiao Qixiu glared, and Xiao Shou gave an apologetic look, turning to Muzi Xi and saying, "Sorry, kept you waiting."

"Haha, you're so funny!"

"Received praise, passive value, +1."

Xiao Shou: "..."

Is this praise? I think it's ridicule!

"Prepare to adjust your breathing!"

Xiao Qixiu raised his right hand, and everyone immediately stopped joking and became serious.

This is the semi-final, even though the start was a bit funny, the match will surely be very exciting and worth learning from.

The audience instantly fell silent.

"Match, begin!"

Xiao Shou instantly turned serious, and in an instant, sword intent surged, several sword beams shot toward Muzi Xi.

And he himself closely followed, rushing forward.

Muzi Xi, facing the incoming sword beams, was not afraid. She tossed her twin tails behind her, her face forming two dimples, and smiled lightly.

"Xiao Shou, be careful!"

"I'm attacking!"