Chapter 56 – Championship Contest
The next day.
It was the day of the inner sect competition finals.
Lin Hao arrived at the venue early to secure the best spot for watching the event.
To make his viewing experience more comfortable, he had specially bought a wide sword as broad as a door from the market, sitting on it steadily. He even placed a small table on the sword, complete with spiritual fruits and tea.
Other cultivators, seeing his leisurely demeanor, couldn't help but secretly blame themselves for not thinking of such a clever idea.
However, those with sharper eyes were inwardly shocked by Lin Hao's profound spiritual energy.
Although Qi Refining cultivators could control objects, the heavier the object, the greater the consumption of their energy.
Lin Hao could effortlessly control a sword as wide as a door, indicating that his spiritual energy far surpassed that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Ignoring the envious glances and whispers around him, Lin Hao focused entirely on the upcoming final battle.
It's worth mentioning that Ning Qingxue's opponent in this battle was the disciple of Elder Lu Yi.
Ning Qingxue had outshone many of the elder's personal disciples to stand on the final stage, which was truly impressive.
But... her opponent was even more terrifying.
Since the start of the competition, he hadn't made a single move yet defeated all his opponents.
He really hadn't made a single move.
Because none of his opponents could break through his defense, they either exhausted themselves or conceded on their own.
Previously, Lin Hao had been focused on preparing for his own battles and hadn't noticed this.
Now, he was very curious about what this elder's personal disciple relied on!
The final battle was personally presided over by the Grand Elder.
An elder in a dark robe floated in mid-air, his tone solemn as he declared, "In the inner sect competition, the dragon and tiger contend, life and death are at one's own risk, each to their destiny."
"Now, I announce, the final battle begins!"
Buzz!
Ning Qingxue drew the Snow Dragon Sword from her back, silver light pouring into the world.
Her immediate action of drawing her sword showed how much she valued her opponent.
"Ning Fairy has defeated her opponents in almost a single move all the way here, I think she can defeat Lu Buping!"
"Although Ning Fairy is strong, I favor Senior Brother Lu, because he hasn't made a single move yet defeated all his opponents, clearly indicating greater strength."
Ning and Lu each had their supporters, and while the people on stage had yet to fight, those below were already arguing.
"The strongest sword against the strongest shield, will the sword break or the shield shatter, let's wait and see!"
Lin Hao saw Leng Fengchun watching in the crowd, so he sent a message inviting her.
The spirited woman accepted the invitation with a smile.
Cui Qing'er and the others were ready to act at any time, and to minimize the impact on him, Cui Qing'er had decided to meet him less often. So, with no one to accompany him to watch the inner sect championship final, it was nice to have someone to talk to now.
"Friend Lin, who do you think will win between the two on stage?" Leng Fengchun asked.
Lin Hao put down his teacup, thought for a moment, and shook his head slightly, "It's hard to say, I haven't watched Lu Buping's matches, so I can't make a rash judgment."
Leng Fengchun took a sip of spiritual wine and said leisurely, "I've been paying attention, this elder's personal disciple is a master of body refinement, I feel he's turned his body into a magical treasure."
"Body refinement?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Lin Hao's eyes, just as he was about to speak, he saw the two on stage engaged in battle.
Buzz!
Ning Qingxue unleashed a silver dragon sword aura.
If the stage weren't made of divine iron, it wouldn't withstand such a fierce killing move!
Boom!
The sword aura swept across!
Under the massive crescent-shaped sword aura, Lu Buping's body seemed like an ant, destined to be crushed.
Yet the astonishing sword aura only left a white mark on his body before dissipating into the air.
Lin Hao's pupils contracted.
Such strong defense!
He knew very well the power of Ning Qingxue's sword moves.
But such a fierce sword move seemed like a mere tickle to Lu Buping, it was truly astounding!
The sword aura had failed to achieve its purpose, instead igniting Ning Qingxue's fighting spirit. With a wave of her delicate hand, she unleashed several sword auras, then charged forward with her sword.
At the same time, Lu Buping clasped his hands together, his body radiating a golden light.
Not only did he withstand the sword aura.
Even when Ning Qingxue's sword struck his flesh, it couldn't break through his defense.
This body was too much!
Lin Hao really didn't know how to describe his inner shock.
A flesh and blood body, yet harder than a magical treasure, was this body refinement technique really so strong?
No wonder the cultivation world often said never to engage in close combat with a body refinement cultivator, their defense was comparable to a mysterious turtle, who could break through it!
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Ning Qingxue smiled faintly.
Her figure flashed, retreating over ten feet to maintain a safe distance.
Then she placed the long sword horizontally in front of her.
All the spiritual energy around her poured into the magical sword.
The already bright sword, under the infusion of spiritual energy, shone even more brilliantly!
Like a bright moon in the night sky!
Buzz!
The long sword hummed, like a dragon's roar.
"Wind and Snow!"
Ning Qingxue's red lips parted slightly, unleashing her strongest move.
The clear sky suddenly filled with swirling snowflakes.
The north wind blew, and the temperature plummeted!
Billions of snowflakes, like countless sword lights, all slashed towards Lu Buping!
Silver light and golden light.
Yin and Yang.
Two forces of spiritual energy clashed!
It lasted for half the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before the sword aura finally dissipated.