novelraw Chapter 365: Kid, Come Over Here!
Chapter 365: Kid, Come Over Here!
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The boy-like figure with an old face appeared abruptly, wagging his finger at Ji Han Zhou while shouting provocatively.
“Kid, come over here!”
Ji Han Zhou: …
Was this Xuan Yuan’s so-called trial?
Could he still back out now?
Off to the side, Lou Yu Shan commented sourly, “Xuan Yuan’s trial involves defeating his clones repeatedly. Only after defeating them all can you move to the next stage.”
Ji Han Zhou took a deep breath, calming himself as he fixed his gaze on Xuan Yuan’s clone.
“Senior, please instruct me.”
With those words, he sent out a probing sword slash.Whoosh!
The gleam of white light cut through the air.
The clone of Xuan Yuan was bisected cleanly at the waist, its body splitting in two.
Ji Han Zhou was startled, but Lou Yu Shan chuckled from the sidelines.
“Junior Brother Ji, the first clone is at the initial Qi Refinement stage, barely entering the path of cultivation. There’s no need to be so tense.”
Ji Han Zhou nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
The severed remains of Xuan Yuan’s clone vanished quickly, and another clone materialized, this time slightly taller.
With an arrogant expression, the new clone extended its finger and repeated the familiar line, “Kid, come over here!”
This time, Ji Han Zhou used less than one percent of his spiritual energy, dispatching it effortlessly.
As each defeated clone disappeared, a stronger version appeared. The trial progressed from clones that could barely resist to those capable of forming swords from spiritual energy and executing Sword Arts.
After the twelfth clone fell, the thirteenth clone emerged. Ji Han Zhou, however, did not attack immediately. Instead, he paused, deep in thought.
Based on Lou Yu Shan’s experience, the trial would continue with stronger iterations of Xuan Yuan’s clones, with no changes mid-way.
If Senior Xuan Yuan had set any additional conditions, they must be hidden within the battles that had already taken place.
But what could it be?
Lou Yu Shan noticed Ji Han Zhou’s contemplative state and held his breath, not daring to interrupt. He was torn between hoping Ji Han Zhou would discover the key and fearing that such a quick realization might highlight his own inadequacy.
His thoughts spun in circles, leaving him in disarray.
…
At the stone plaza, Long Fei Fei stretched lazily, glancing idly at the tense Shao siblings, Shao Yi Man and Shao Yi Chuan. Her eyes sparkled with mischief.
Returning the Shao family’s heirloom had supposedly resolved her grudge with them, yet they still seemed intent on causing her trouble.
As the heiress of the School of Skillful Empty Hands, she couldn’t let this insult slide!
A sly smile spread across Long Fei Fei’s lips as she clasped her hands behind her back and quickly formed a hand seal.
Her shadow stretched and slithered silently toward the Shao siblings like a serpent.
Just as the shadow was about to reach them, Yu Zhao suddenly stomped lightly on the ground.
“Ah!”
Long Fei Fei yelped as her elongated shadow snapped back to her feet like a startled snake.
Both the Shao siblings and Si Tu Jian Nan turned to look at her.
Long Fei Fei reacted quickly, arching her brows in mock indignation. “How long do we have to wait here?”
Their attention drifted away as they dismissed her outburst.
Long Fei Fei glared at Yu Zhao with a huff, silently cursing her for being a nuisance and ruining her plans again. Once Yu Zhao dispelled the illusion she had cast on Long Fei Fei, there would be payback… though she wasn’t quite sure what yet.
Yu Zhao, having squashed Long Fei Fei’s scheme, shifted her focus back to the stone gate. Her brow furrowed slightly.
There had been no news since Ji Han Zhou entered. What could be happening inside?
Meanwhile, the heat radiating from White Blaze intensified. Even without touching him, Yu Zhao could feel the waves of heat emanating from his body.
She decided she couldn’t wait much longer.
If Ji Han Zhou didn’t emerge by tomorrow, she would have to leave.
Just as that thought crossed her mind, the stone gate creaked open, and a staggering figure emerged before it swiftly closed again.
The Shao siblings stiffened.
The person who came out was none other than their brother, Shao Yi Ming.
He raised his head, casting them a smile more pained than tears.
The outcome was clear—Shao Yi Ming had failed.
Although disappointed, the siblings had braced themselves for this possibility. They each placed a comforting hand on his shoulders.
Long Fei Fei, however, sought to ruin the moment, drawling sarcastically, “Oh my, someone came out so quickly? Guess the War God Xuan Yuan’s legacy isn’t that impressive after all.”
The Shao siblings’ disappointment morphed into anger, all of it directed at Long Fei Fei.
Far from intimidated, Long Fei Fei smirked smugly and silently mouthed, “Idiots.”
Shao Yi Chuan’s eyes darkened with fury as his fists clenched audibly.
Just as Long Fei Fei prepared to fan the flames further, the stone gate opened again.
This time, two figures emerged.
Everyone stared in shock at Ji Han Zhou.
They had assumed, after Shao Yi Ming’s failure, that Ji Han Zhou was the final victor. Yet here he was, returning so soon.
Could he have failed too?
The Shao siblings’ spirits lifted. Their loss was easier to bear if their rival also failed.
Yu Zhao’s attention, however, was fixed on the unfamiliar figure trailing Ji Han Zhou.
Her eyes widened momentarily before she stepped forward, bowing respectfully. “Could you be Lou Yu Shan, Uncle of the Five Elements Dao Sect?”
Though her tone was steady, the faint urgency in her voice betrayed her inner turmoil.
Lou Yu Shan appraised her briefly, then broke into a grin. “You must be Yu Zhao! Ji mentioned you. Wait, hang on… You’ve… achieved Nascent Soul Formation?”
His excitement peaked, and his last words came out in a shrill tone.
Having assumed Yu Zhao was from a younger generation, Lou Yu Shan was shocked to discover her cultivation level was on par with his.
Were all young cultivators this extraordinary now?
He suddenly felt his age.
Yu Zhao replied humbly, “Thanks to Elder Mongu’s guidance, I was fortunate enough to achieve it.”
Lou Yu Shan snorted. “Don’t go flattering him. I know that miser all too well. He used to split spirit stones in half to save money, and he’d nag for days over a borrowed book.”
Yu Zhao chuckled softly. She realized just how time had changed things. The miser Lou Yu Shan described had long since set aside worldly concerns, his only obsession being Lou Yu Shan’s whereabouts.
Thankfully, the wait hadn’t been in vain.
Lou Yu Shan had returned.
Turning to Ji Han Zhou, Yu Zhao’s expression softened with gratitude. “Ji Han Zhou, it’s all thanks to you that I found Uncle Lou. I don’t know how to thank you enough!”
Ji Han Zhou felt as if he had swallowed a fifth-grade restorative pill. His entire body felt rejuvenated.
Struggling to suppress a grin, he replied, “Senior Sister Yu, there’s no need for thanks between us. This was my duty.”
“Ohhh! My duty!” Lou Yu Shan mimicked Ji Han Zhou’s tone with exaggerated theatrics.
Ji Han Zhou’s smile turned frosty. “If Senior Brother Lou dislikes my words, I can escort you back right now.”
Lou Yu Shan instantly dropped the act, standing upright and still like a wooden post devoid of emotions.
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