Chapter 53 – Ning Qingxue
After defeating Jiang Shuyan, Lin Hao broke into the top 100 of the competition.
Lin Hao achieved his expected goal, but he didn't choose to retreat while ahead.
The main reason was that the rewards for the competition were quite generous; entering the top 50 would earn him a high-grade Yellow-tier magical treasure, so he decided to give it a shot.
The top 50 advancement match would be held the next day.
He originally planned to return to the Demon Lock Tower, but unexpectedly received a message from his master, asking him to come over.
According to the sect rules, besides participating in the competition, he couldn't engage in any other inappropriate behavior.
However, the enforcement team didn't dare to provoke his master, so they let him go.
Lin Hao stepped on his flying sword and flew to the peak of Great Bamboo Peak.
His master's saintly face showed no expression, but the slightly arched instep indicated some inner restlessness.
"Master," Lin Hao greeted with a disciple's salute.
Feng Cangyue said indifferently, "No need for formalities, come over here."
With his master's request, Lin Hao dared not disobey. He had to take off his shoes and step on the soft fox fur to approach his master.
The distance between them was only two feet.
This was the first time he had been so close to his master.
Her stunning beauty was even more breathtaking up close.
A strand of black hair swayed slightly on her forehead, her delicate brows like distant mountains, her phoenix eyes enchanting, her elegant nose, her cheeks slightly flushed, her lips alluringly red, and her skin as smooth as jade, making one feel an urge to admire.
Moreover, there was a unique fragrance on his master, which would make even the most detached person feel a flutter in their heart.
"Is it beautiful?"
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"Beautiful..."
Halfway through his words, Lin Hao suddenly snapped out of it, panicking, "Disciple..."
Unexpectedly, Feng Cangyue interrupted him directly.
"Lin Hao, how long have you been in the sect?"
"Three years and five months."
Feng Cangyue raised her elegant brows and said, "I remember half a year ago, you were at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and only three months ago did you reach Foundation Establishment, winning the outer sect competition.
And in these three months, you've advanced from the early to the late stage, a path that others might not complete in two or three years, or even eight or ten years.
Can you tell me why your cultivation speed is so fast?"
Lin Hao knew he couldn't hide it, nor did he want to.
He replied neither arrogantly nor humbly, "Master, the method I practice is dual cultivation."
"Take out your cultivation method and let me see."
His dual cultivation method was merely exchanged from the library, not precious in itself, and since Feng Cangyue was his master, he took it out without hesitation.
Feng Cangyue used a wisp of her divine sense to examine the jade slip, finding it to be a very ordinary dual cultivation method, not the rumored technique of the Hehuan Sect.
She was even more surprised; such a common dual cultivation technique was used by many sect Dao companions, yet no one could achieve the results Lin Hao presented.
It must be related to this boy's physique.
She extended a slender jade hand, touched Lin Hao's forehead, and gently said, "Don't resist."
With Feng Cangyue's cultivation level, if she wanted to harm him, he couldn't resist at all, so Lin Hao faced it calmly.
He felt a warm spiritual energy flowing through his meridians, lasting about half a cup of tea's time.
Feng Cangyue withdrew her spiritual power, a strange look in her eyes.
"Lin Hao, what was your physique when you awakened?"
Not knowing why his master asked this, Lin Hao pondered for a moment before saying, "I don't know, the elder in charge of the awakening ceremony only said my physique was ordinary.
However... later in cultivation, I noticed something unusual about my physique.
It seems... it seems to be very compatible with dual cultivation methods."
"Master, could it be that I have some rare physique?"
Feng Cangyue shook her head slightly, pursed her red lips, and said, "It's not rare, just somewhat special, you don't need to worry about it, just continue cultivating as you have been."
Lin Hao nodded, feeling that his master surely knew something, but since she didn't want to say, he, as a disciple, couldn't ask further.
"Lin Hao, you've performed well in this competition, but the battles ahead will be increasingly difficult, do your best but don't risk your life, understand?"
"Disciple understands."
Having finally met his master, Lin Hao took the opportunity to express all his doubts about cultivation techniques.
Feng Cangyue, with her profound cultivation, gave casual guidance that benefited Lin Hao greatly.
The master and disciple discussed the Dao until dawn the next day.
Inner sect competition, top 50 advancement match.
Lin Hao's luck wasn't great; his opponent was a veteran late Foundation Establishment cultivator who had been at this stage for several years.
Whether in terms of accumulated mana or magical treasures and talismans, he was quite formidable.
Lin Hao used all his strength and barely won.
It's worth mentioning that Shui Ling'er, who had a bet with him, came to watch the match.
She had been eliminated in the second round the previous day.
When she saw Lin Hao win the fourth round and advance to the top 50, she felt uneasy, blaming herself for underestimating him before and wondering why she didn't set a goal of entering the inner sect's top ten.
This way, even if he played tricks, he wouldn't be able to achieve it!
Now, what should she do, really submit to that lecher?
Just as she was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, a twist of fate occurred!
In the top 25 advancement match, Lin Hao's opponent was the sword beauty Ning Qingxue!
The sole disciple of the sect leader, and also the favorite to win this competition.
"Stupid thief, I hope Ning Qingxue beats you so badly you can't get out of bed!"
On the stage, Ning Qingxue wore a white long dress, holding a sword in her arms, her phoenix eyes calm as still water.
"You are not my opponent."
She didn't show any contempt, just stating a fact.
But her cold demeanor stirred the passion of the cultivators below the stage!
What a beautiful woman, Lin Hao thought as he looked at her, feeling that her beauty was second only to his master's!
Dressed in white, with skin as fair as snow, she was the epitome of elegance!
Coupled with her exceptional cultivation, it was no wonder so many male cultivators were infatuated.
Even Lin Hao, who had seen countless beauties, couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.
"Make your move, I won't surrender without a fight."
From the discussions below the stage, he learned that this woman was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, different from ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, she could form a Golden Elixir at any time, and its quality wouldn't be low, but she chose not to in order to hone her swordsmanship.
He couldn't win, truly couldn't.
However, he still wanted to fight her, to see how great the gap was between them.
"This Lin Hao really doesn't know his limits, Ning Fairy told him to surrender, yet he insists on challenging, isn't that asking for humiliation?"
"This is good too, let Ning Fairy show him there are always people better than you!"
"Attempting to challenge a sword genius, he's either foolish or stupid!"
"Heh, you bunch who can't even get on the stage, what right do you have to criticize Lin Hao!" Cui Qing'er frowned.
"I recognize you, Lin Hao's lover!"
"Are you looking for death!"
The two groups quarreled, but Cui Qing'er was outnumbered and soon fled in defeat.
Sect master's palace.
Murong Qinxue lazily reclined on a soft couch, her eyebrows slightly raised.
"Lin Hao's luck is too thin, to encounter Qingxue, he's likely to be beaten so badly he can't stand."
The master of Ethereal Peak had always harbored resentment over Lin Hao defeating Jiang Shuyan.
Finally seizing the opportunity, how could she miss the chance to gloat, "Murong Junior Sister is right, Qingxue is a leading figure among the sect's young generation, dealing with an unknown nobody, one sword is enough."
Sect Leader Ouyang shook his head slightly, his expression more serious as he said, "Qingxue can't yet bear the title of number one, the disciples of the Grand Elders are all excellent."
Feng Cangyue's expression was unkind, coldly saying, "There's no need for modesty, Sect Leader, Qingxue's strength is indeed unparalleled among the young generation."
"But to defeat my disciple with one sword, hehe, that's impossible."
Feng Cangyue was known for being protective in the Xuan Yin Sect, and seeing her displeased expression, the two masters of Little Bamboo Peak and Ethereal Peak naturally didn't want to offend further, so they fell silent, merely watching the two on the stage.