Chapter 52: Crisis
Chen Lian and Fang Zheng had been silent since Shi Jing’s poor first-round performance. But seeing this change, they were elated beyond words.
"I knew it! I wasn’t wrong!"
Among the inner elder circle, Xing Yue was the most shocked.
’Ling Xue said that this youth has outstanding understanding of the sword. I didn’t believe it!’
This was natural. Shi Jing was just thirteen with Qi-Refinement cultivation at most—how much could he possibly understand about the sword that she couldn’t?
However, seeing this display, Xing Yue didn’t know how to feel, or rather, she didn’t know what to believe.
Besides the inner elders, Tian Long was the most perplexed and conflicted.
’An inheritance and monstrous sword art comprehension talent! This...’ He paused, reminded of a certain figure from the past. ’This is just like that Sword Demon, Jian Zhu!’
It was unknown what the implications of this were, but clearly, Tian Long was extremely familiar with the Sword Demon, that exalted figure of the past.
Upon recalling this name, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of coldness wash over him, causing his expression to darken.
Instantly, an oppressive aura emanated from his hand, pressing down on Shi Jing.