Chapter 37

The Seven Virtues disciples couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, their eyes fixed on the breathtaking sword technique displayed by Gongsun Chenxing.

The Feathered Transformation, the Rainbow Skirt Dance.

It was more like a sword dance than a sword technique.

The person moved, and the sword danced.

Flowers within the sword, and the sword within the flowers.

This was the unparalleled sword technique of the Rainbow Skirt Sword Dance, the Feathered Transformation.

The person and the sword were perfectly integrated, an indescribable elegance and beauty.

Flowers in the sword, the person like water, graceful and exuding a heroic aura.

At this moment, Gongsun Chenxing dared to vie with the bright moon, dared to compete with the stars.

Everyone's attention, everyone's gaze, was completely captivated by this sword dance.

"Gongsun Senior Sister is so beautiful..."

The eyes of the Seven Virtues disciples were filled with stars, looking at Gongsun Chenxing with admiration.

"The sword dance is so beautiful, if only I could perform the Feathered Transformation..."

"Only someone as talented as Gongsun Senior Sister could display such divine grace. Even if we practiced for ten years, we might not be able to capture even a fraction of its essence."

"With this move, how could that boy not be defeated?"

"There's no comparison. That boy is only at the Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven stage, on par with us. Gongsun Senior Sister using this move is already giving him face."

"You're right. Gongsun Senior Sister is a先天高手 (先天 means 'innate' or 'natural,' and 高手 means 'expert' or 'master.' In this context, it refers to a highly skilled martial artist who has reached a level of innate or natural mastery.), how can she be compared to an ordinary person?"

"But that boy's moves are a bit strange. Look, his arms are like red-hot iron rods."

"Heretical techniques, not worth mentioning."

The Seven Virtues disciples chattered, but in general, no one was optimistic about Bai Chen's chances.

It made sense. One was a先天高手, already renowned at the age of twenty, the star of the Seven Virtues and the Dance of the Stars, known to all.

The other was at the Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven stage, considered skilled among the younger generation, but compared to Gongsun Chenxing, the difference was like the sky and the earth, not on the same level at all.

Bai Chen was also forced into a corner. Gongsun Chenxing's appearance caught him off guard.

先天高手 indeed had their pride, and Bai Chen knew his chances of winning were slim.

But even if he lost, he couldn't lose too badly!

Especially to a woman.

The last bit of self-respect Bai Chen had wouldn't let him bow his head.

His fists shot out, meeting the sword flowers formed by the dual swords.

Flames burst forth, like the sparks from a rapidly spinning grinding wheel and metal. The sword flowers became even more vivid in the firelight.

It was mesmerizing, a scene of unparalleled beauty that they might never see again in their lives.

The sparks were like falling stars, the sword flowers like a brilliant moon, but even more splendid and vivid.

Clang, clang, clang—

The sound of the clash was melodious in this breathtaking scene.

Everyone almost forgot that this was a duel, each person immersed in it.

Bai Chen's arms not only emitted sparks but also splattered blood from the torn skin.

Although the fire-tempered iron shirt could block blades, it couldn't block internal energy.

These sword flowers were condensed from true qi, not ordinary blades.

Pfft—

Finally, Bai Chen, on the verge of having his arms shredded, took a few steps back. His arms, now back to normal, hung limply from his shoulders, covered in blood. His face was pale, and a trickle of blood ran from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating internal injuries.

Gongsun Chenxing's expression changed, and she extended her hands to catch the returning swords.

The Seven Virtues disciples, like they had a duck egg in their mouths, all stared wide-eyed, disbelievingly at Bai Chen.

A draw? Too fake.

Gongsun Chenxing's strength was evident to all. The power of a先天高手 was undeniable, leaving no room for doubt.

But how could Bai Chen, at the Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven stage, block Gongsun Chenxing's strongest move?

Although Bai Chen looked quite miserable, everyone had seen the previous clash clearly, with no hint of faking.

The Feathered Transformation was broken!

Although all the Seven Virtues disciples were unwilling to accept this result, the facts couldn't be denied.

"Ch-ch-ch... What a fierce woman, hard to find a husband," Bai Chen muttered, using the Healing Art to heal his internal injuries.

It had to be said, this internal injury came at just the right time. His cultivation, which had not progressed for a long time, was now growing, albeit slowly.

Dissipate Malevolent Qi: 1, increase true qi by 10

Dissipate Malevolent Qi: 1, increase true qi by 10

Dissipate Malevolent Qi: 1, increase true qi by 10

Cultivation Level: Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven stage.

Internal Martial Art: Lower Rank of the Healing Art, Growth Value 1/1/2

Health: 11000/11000

Internal Energy: 40000/40000

True Qi: 4000/5000

Malevolent Qi: 0/100

Constitution: 100 + 4000

Strength: 100 + 4000 + 20000

Speed: 100 + 8000

Insight: 16 + 5

Originally, 1 point of Malevolent Qi could only increase 1 point of true qi, but the Malevolent Qi from internal injuries could increase 10 points of true qi per point.

In a short moment, Bai Chen's cultivation level improved, and with the progress of the Healing Art, the speed of dissipating Malevolent Qi became even faster.

In a short while, the Malevolent Qi had dissipated by half, meaning his injuries had also healed by half.

If Gongsun Chenxing knew that her painstaking move only 'severely' injured Bai Chen, and he had already alleviated his injuries in a few breaths, she would probably be so angry she'd spit blood.

Of course, the main reason was that Bai Chen's injuries didn't affect his vital organs. If they had, he wouldn't have been able to heal so easily.

After a brief stalemate, Bai Chen had recovered his breath and realized the importance of this battle.

"Again!" Bai Chen's voice was loud, showing no signs of injury.

Gongsun Chenxing's brows furrowed slightly. She had clearly injured him, so why did his voice sound so full of energy, not like someone severely injured?

Bai Chen's arms heated up again, the flame patterns on his arms glowing a dark red.

"Your true qi seemed righteous and not heretical. If you leave the goods, I will spare your life!" Gongsun Chenxing's tone was calm, showing no respect for her opponent, as she believed the outcome was already clear.

She thought Bai Chen was just suppressing his injuries and forcing himself to fight.

"If you stay, I can spare your life too," Bai Chen chuckled.

"Rogue!" Gongsun Chenxing's mind raced, deciding to teach Bai Chen a lesson. "Do you really think blocking one of my moves makes you my equal?"

"Whether or not I am, it all depends on the individual. Even experts aren't made in a day. Maybe my next move will make you beg for mercy."

Bai Chen knew the gap between him and Gongsun Chenxing, but he also understood his own advantages.

Although the gap was significant, Bai Chen could quickly recover and improve his cultivation during the fight, something others couldn't match.

Unless Gongsun Chenxing could kill him in one move, which, with his tough body, was just a dream.

Gongsun Chenxing was also roused to fight, but the previous Feathered Transformation had cost her a lot, so she didn't use it again.

Gongsun Chenxing's dual swords lightly tapped the air countless times, and hundreds of flower buds appeared, forming a wall of flowers in front of Bai Chen, as if waiting for the moment of spring to bloom.

"Flowers in Bloom!"

Bai Chen cursed inwardly. She didn't even warn him before attacking, truly a woman!

He was also stunned by Gongsun Chenxing's sword dance. This move, Flowers in Bloom, pushed beauty to a new level.

Bai Chen had no choice but to retreat. The flower wall suddenly collapsed, and countless flower buds floated around him, blooming instantly.

It felt like being hit by a machine gun. If not for the iron shirt, Bai Chen would have been riddled with holes.

But even so, the iron shirt couldn't block the internal energy.

In an instant, Bai Chen's clothes were tattered, his body smoking, and he felt like a red-hot iron.

Gongsun Chenxing felt a wave of heat and stepped back, looking at Bai Chen in surprise.

She had thought only Bai Chen's arms had the invincible skill, but it turned out his entire body was covered.

Nalan Ruyue was also stunned. She had thought dealing with Bai Chen would be easy, but now he could fight her senior sister to a draw, each using unique moves.

This made her feel a bit hurt. Bai Chen, at the Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven stage, could match a先天高手, while she, at the Ninth Rank, might not be able to compete.

The Flowers in Bloom was more threatening than the Feathered Transformation. The Feathered Transformation was the strongest single-target attack among the seven sword dances.

The Flowers in Bloom was originally a dense area attack, but Bai Chen had taken all the damage. Each point of attack wasn't strong, but together they were quite terrifying.

In a few breaths, Bai Chen felt his internal injuries worsen, and his Malevolent Qi rose to 80/100.

It was still increasing slowly, but the Healing Art was also dissipating it. Feeling his cultivation grow, Bai Chen was secretly pleased.

"I concede... I concede..." Bai Chen suddenly admitted defeat, looking deeply at Gongsun Chenxing. "Your skills are remarkable, I am no match. Farewell, we shall meet again."

Gongsun Chenxing watched Bai Chen jump off the carriage. Although she had injured him twice, his voice was still full of energy, clearly with the strength to continue. She didn't understand why Bai Chen would concede so easily.

Bai Chen signaled the guards, who immediately gathered and followed him, disappearing into the night.

The Seven Virtues disciples were too stunned to react, and Bai Chen and his group were already gone.

The Seven Virtues disciples quickly gathered around Gongsun Chenxing, praising her.

But Gongsun Chenxing couldn't let it go. The duel was not over, and Bai Chen's quick departure was too decisive, making it hard to believe he would leave so much grain behind, not just a few thousand or tens of thousands of pounds, but a million pounds!

Suddenly, Gongsun Chenxing's expression changed, as if she had an idea. "Quick, check every carriage to see if the grain is still there."

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