Chapter 92

Shi Sheng stopped the meaningless argument between Situ Ping and Qi Jinchuan: "Don't talk about how righteous the Emei Sect is, and I won't say how superior the Wutai Sect is. Let's just have a fair sword duel like our predecessors did."

Jinchuan laughed: "I was just thinking the same thing." He pulled out a sword case from behind a rock, which was taller than himself, and slung it over his back. "The sword techniques of the Emei Sect are far beyond your comprehension. You can all come at me together."

Shi Sheng smiled: "Since it's a sword duel, it must be fair. We will naturally fight one-on-one to determine the winner. Our Wutai Sect is not as shameless as your Emei Sect." Without waiting for Jinchuan to say anything else, he continued, "We are all guests here. If we destroy the host's scenery and facilities, it would not be proper. If you have the courage, let's go out to sea and find an island to have a fair fight."

Jinchuan stomped his foot in anger: "Who is afraid of you?"

The five children pretended nothing was wrong and went down the mountain in batches. When they reached the East Sea, they all flew out over the sea together, finding an island about a hundred miles away. They landed one by one, and Shi Sheng said: "You are alone, and we won't bully you. I will fight you alone to determine the winner." Situ Ping and Bu Tiantong both wanted to join, but Shi Sheng stopped them, "This is a competition between Wutai and Emei. Brother Ping, you are older than him, so it would be unfair for you to fight him. Besides, the Emei Sect is known for its underhanded tactics. Who knows if they have helpers hiding nearby? You and Uncle Zhuang can watch from the side to ensure fairness."

Jinchuan said angrily: "Are you done talking? If you keep going, the moon will rise tomorrow! If you want, you can all come at me together."

Shi Sheng replied: "I am ready. If you lose, don't cry!" He spat out three silver beams of light.

Jinchuan reached back and slapped the sword case: "Everything will be according to the rules of the sword duel. No holds barred!" A thunderclap sounded, and a purple and a red sword beam shot out from the case, following the direction of Jinchuan's finger and slashing toward Shi Sheng. Shi Sheng focused and summoned three Taibai Fen Guang swords to block them. As soon as the swords met, Jinchuan's swords emitted thunderous sounds, forming purple and red light balls. Shi Sheng's swords, however, burst into silver light, like a shower of stars.

The Taibai Fen Guang swords against the Yuanyang Pili swords were evenly matched. Shi Sheng was fully concentrated, his small hands forming sword seals, and he unleashed the Taiyi sword technique he had practiced for years, making the three flying swords move like comets, slashing and shooting wildly. Jinchuan also exerted all his strength, using the Emei Sect's Shaoqing sword technique to make the two flying swords emit continuous thunder, moving like dragons, and deftly countering Shi Sheng's attacks.

Jinchuan was personally taught by his mother, Xun Lan Yin, and often practiced with his elder sister, Qi Lingyun. The Emei Sect's Shaoqing sword technique was unparalleled in the world, and even lesser immortals and wandering cultivators could not match him. Shi Sheng, on the other hand, had learned the sword technique passed down by the Blissful Immortal to Lu Min. Although it was not the highest level, it was still powerful. After coming to Wutai Mountain, Yue Qing, who loved his talent, had him train with Situ Ping in the Huangji Palace and personally taught him the Taiyi sword technique. Shi Sheng's talent and insight were the best in Wutai, and within a few years, he had reached the highest level, making the three flying swords move with incredible skill.

After a while, Jinchuan gradually could not hold his ground. The three Taibai Fen Guang swords pressed him hard, and the Yuanyang Pili swords could only defend. Several times, the silver light of the swords almost hit his face, making him pale. He bit his lip and suddenly turned his flying swords, using the collision to create a shower of light, covering himself as he took out a slingshot from his pocket, loaded a golden pellet, and shot it at Shi Sheng.

Bu Tiantong was the first to notice the change and shouted: "Be careful!"

A golden light curved toward Shi Sheng. Before Bu Tiantong could finish his warning, Shi Sheng used the Dragon Seizing Crane technique to catch the sword light in his hand. He saw a golden pellet the size of a longan, with runes carved on it.

Jinchuan was shocked to see that Shi Sheng had caught the golden pellet with his bare hands. The slingshot and golden pellets were given to him by Master Canxia a few days ago. Even a demon or snake with hundreds of years of cultivation could not withstand them. One pellet would cause severe injury, if not death. He took a deep breath and shot the remaining eleven golden pellets in quick succession. Shi Sheng did not hesitate, catching each pellet with his hand and slipping them into his sleeve. In a moment, he had collected all twelve pellets and asked Jinchuan with a smile: "Do you have any more magical treasures? Use them all, and see if I can catch them!"

Jinchuan was ashamed and angry: "The Emei Sect has many experts. My sword skills are the worst. Winning against me won't bring you any glory."

Shi Sheng laughed: "So, you admit that you lost this sword duel?"

"I'll never admit it! I'd rather die!" Jinchuan spat out three mouthfuls of true qi, making his two flying swords emit continuous thunder, determined to fight to the death, even using a mutually destructive tactic.

Shi Sheng carefully fought back, always keeping the upper hand. After another half an hour, Jinchuan could no longer hold on. The left side of his hair was cut by a sword beam, and he felt a cold chill. His hair stood on end, and he rolled away, covering his head. When he got up, the Yuanyang Pili swords were entangled by Shi Sheng's two swords, and the third sword was pressed against Jinchuan's neck: "Do you admit defeat?"

Jinchuan glared: "Kill me if you want! The Emei Sect has no cowards who admit defeat!"

"Fine, I'll cut off your head and take it to your mother!" Shi Sheng shouted, the silver light of the sword on Jinchuan's neck bursting, seemingly about to decapitate him.

"Stop, you wicked child!" A soft voice suddenly rang out, and four girls appeared in the air. They were Master Baiyun's disciples: Yu Fangheng, Li Wenyi, Wan Zhen, and the newly initiated Yun Zixiao. They all released their flying swords. Yu Fangheng blocked the Taibai Fen Guang swords to save Jinchuan, Li Wenyi's flying sword guarded against Situ Ping and the others, while Wan Zhen cursed and flew toward Shi Sheng, "Evil demon, die now!"

Situ Ping shouted angrily: "Do you think we are afraid of being outnumbered?" He released his flying sword to cut down Wan Zhen, who was immediately intercepted by Li Wenyi.

Shi Sheng laughed: "The Emei Sect is truly shameless. You agreed to a fair duel, but now you want to gang up on us!" He recalled his three flying swords to face Wan Zhen.

Wan Zhen fiercely drove her flying sword, pressing Shi Sheng hard: "What fairness and righteousness can there be with you, a demon child?"

Bu Tiantong, who had intended to befriend Shi Sheng, was angered by Wan Zhen's words and released his Tumu Feijing sword: "The Emei Sect is truly unreasonable and shameless!"

Yu Fangheng quickly flew to intercept Bu Tiantong, shouting: "Everyone, stop! Listen to me!"

Wan Zhen said: "Kill the evil demons first!" She released dozens of cold tide thunder pearls from her sleeve, which exploded around Shi Sheng.

Shi Sheng had already protected himself with the Liguozhong, a chaotic aura surrounding him from head to toe. The thunder pearls exploded, but the primordial qi blocked them, and a cold mist spread, causing frost to fall from the sky.

Inside the Liguozhong, Shi Sheng shouted: "We agreed to a fair duel between the two sects. You not only outnumber us but also try to harm us in secret. Do you think we have no magical treasures?"

"Shi Sheng is right!" Situ Ping had already taken out the Yin-Yang Bowl. The purple and gold bowl rotated in his palm, and the sun and moon true fires spewed out, enveloping Li Wenyi, Wan Zhen, and Yu Fangheng.

"Evil demons, you are too bold!" Wan Zhen, realizing the danger, merged with her sword, bursting into flames and smoke, and slashed toward Situ Ping. Shi Sheng's flying sword blocked her, and she gritted her teeth and released the Three Flower Divine Dart, which emitted golden, red, and white light, forming a dart. The front end burst into thousands of golden flowers, releasing thousands of lightning snakes, breaking through the flames in the bowl and aiming directly at Situ Ping.

Situ Ping was surprised by the power of her magical treasure. Fortunately, Bu Tiantong was standing next to him. Seeing the situation, he quickly released the Tumu true qi, which formed green and yellow light, swirling and shooting out, colliding with the Three Flower Divine Dart. Despite the explosion of golden flowers and lightning snakes, he could not hold it back. He grabbed Situ Ping and retreated, spitting out true qi, which condensed into Tumu crystals, shooting like rain, pelting Wan Zhen like hail.