novelraw Chapter 79 Fame Shakes Ling Province
Chapter 79 Fame Shakes Ling Province
Chapter 79: Fame Shakes Ling Province
A flurry of discussions erupted at the scene. No one had expected that Yu Xueqian, who had no connection to the matter, would be the first to step onto the stage.
Song Changsheng quietly observed his opponent. Undeniably, Yu Xueqian was a standard beauty; perhaps not a peerless beauty capable of toppling kingdoms, but certainly a rare sight.
Every subtle movement and smile carried a unique charm, capable of stirring the most primal urges in men.
“Today’s arena, life or death matters not. You are unrelated to this matter, so why participate?” Song Changsheng held his treasure gourd, saying coldly.
“Some things don't necessarily need a 'why,' Fellow Daoist Song. Please, enlighten me!” Yu Xueqian held a white jade longsword, its blade wreathed in sword qi.
Song Changsheng said no more. With a single step, his treasure gourd instantly burst forth with brilliant light. Within the gourd, water and fire spiritual energy transformed into a surging river that rushed out, sweeping towards Yu Xueqian.
“Slash!”
Yu Xueqian cried out. The jade sword in her hand bloomed with a silver light. She slashed out, and the long-brewing sword qi erupted, carving a deep sword mark on the stone arena, rushing towards the long river of water and fire spiritual energy.
This sword strike was incredibly fierce, instantly splitting the spiritual energy river in two, diverting it to both sides.
Song Changsheng's expression remained calm. With a thought, the divided spiritual energy river merged back into one, appearing before Yu Xueqian in an instant.
This display showed Song Changsheng’s extraordinary control over spiritual energy, catching Yu Xueqian off guard. However, she was no mere vase; she quickly flicked her wrist, performing a sword flourish, and the spiritual energy river was instantly dispersed.
With a light tap of her jade foot, Yu Xueqian launched herself forward with her sword, aiming directly for Song Changsheng's face.
“Water Arrow Art!”
Song Changsheng lightly gestured with his left hand, and dozens of water arrows condensed beside him, enveloping Yu Xueqian.
A flash of sword light appeared, and all the water arrows were shattered, turning into a cloud of water mist. Yu Xueqian's momentum remained unchecked, her biting sword qi causing Song Changsheng's skin to sting.
A glint flashed in Song Changsheng's eyes. He lightly clenched his left hand, and the water mist formed from the Water Arrow Art instantly seemed to be drawn by something, completely enveloping Yu Xueqian.
This water mist transformed into a large water ball, and Yu Xueqian was immediately trapped inside. No matter how she struggled, it was futile.
She raised her hand and unleashed streaks of sword light, which easily pierced through the water ball. But before she could rejoice, the water ball re-formed, suspended in mid-air. She was like an ant caught in a dewdrop, unable to break free no matter how she struggled.
“What kind of spell is this?!” Yu Xueqian demanded, somewhat incredulously.
“A crude application of water manipulation arts. If your methods are limited to this, then the victor has been decided,” Song Changsheng said calmly.
“You won't win so easily.”
A faint blue light ignited on her chest. The next moment, the water ball exploded.
Yu Xueqian successfully escaped. She knew well that she was no match for Song Changsheng in terms of spells, so she quickly changed her strategy, stepping on Seven Star Steps and approaching Song Changsheng with her sword.
Song Changsheng showed no fear, conjuring his treasure gourd and actively meeting her charge. In an instant, the two exchanged over a dozen blows, weaving and dodging, leaving the spectators below dazzled and cheering continuously.
Qu Jinsheng’s face was somewhat grim. The stronger Song Changsheng performed, the smaller their hope for revenge today became.
He turned to the few people behind him and asked, “What percentage chance do you have of killing him?”
The leading elder hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then whispered, “As long as we can exhaust most of his spiritual energy, I am confident I can kill him in one blow.”
Seeing his firm tone, Qu Jinsheng's expression improved slightly. He scanned the people who had come to challenge this time, a cold sneer appearing on his face. With so many people, they would wear him down to death!
At this moment on the arena, Song Changsheng had already pushed Yu Xueqian to her full strength, but he was still at ease, without any pressure.
“It's time to end this.”
Song Changsheng conjured his treasure gourd to block a sword strike aimed at his face, then suddenly spoke.
Yu Xueqian froze. The next moment, the treasure gourd in Song Changsheng’s hand suddenly shook. The jade sword in her hand was immediately knocked loose. The treasure gourd continued its momentum, spinning as it struck Yu Xueqian’s chest.
Her spiritual energy was instantly dispersed. She opened her mouth and spat out a large mouthful of blood, flying backward off the arena stage.
The Yu clan head's face darkened. He reached out to catch Yu Xueqian. After checking and finding no immediate danger to her life, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief and said to Song Changsheng, “I concede defeat on behalf of my daughter.”
The surrounding spectators erupted in an uproar. No one had expected that the seemingly evenly matched duo would suddenly determine a winner.
“You cunning Changsheng! You actually hid your strength. With that miraculous water manipulation art, you could have won in just a few moves, but you deliberately dragged it out for so long. You’re playing the long game to catch a big fish!”
The chubby young man stroked his smooth chin. Knowing Song Changsheng well, he instantly saw through his intentions.
Song Changsheng briefly adjusted his breathing, then loudly declared, “Next!”
Everyone’s gaze converged on the Earthfire Sect's side, but they still showed no intention of making a move, each as stable as an old dog. Finally, someone from the Qiu clan stepped out.
He was towering tall, with a broad back and sturdy waist, his face covered in rough flesh. He held a black metal staff. He leaped onto the arena stage and, looking at Song Changsheng, said in a booming voice, “Qiu Wenwu of the Qiu clan, please enlighten me.”
Song Changsheng narrowed his eyes. This was the other of the Qiu clan’s Twin Geniuses. Qiu Wengui had certainly taught him a good lesson back then. He wondered if this one could give him some pleasant surprises.
Qiu Wenwu’s eyes widened, and all the strength in his body instantly gathered into the metal staff in his hand. Then he forcefully smashed it towards Song Changsheng.
Song Changsheng met the attack calmly. After a few rounds, he was somewhat disappointed. Qiu Wenwu clearly followed the path of a body cultivator, and his moves were open and sweeping, but his strength was still far inferior to Yu Xueqian's.
He was even inferior to Qiu Wengui with whom he shared fame, and posed no threat to Song Changsheng at all.
After stalling for a while longer, Song Changsheng kicked him off the stage. He didn't take his life, but he'd be laid up for at least a year or two.
Qiu Tianyang's face was so grim it looked like water would drip from it. He glanced at the Earthfire Sect's side, then sent out three more people in succession to challenge Song Changsheng.
The crowd immediately booed. Such a "wheel battle" tactic was truly contemptible. The faces of the major powers were about to be completely shamed today.
In stark contrast to their shamelessness was Song Changsheng, who stood unmoving on the arena. After several challenges, he not only showed no signs of weakness but grew stronger with each fight, his momentum steadily rising.
Regardless of today's outcome, the name of Song Changsheng would surely echo throughout Ling Province!
As the sun set, the Yu clan and Qiu clan had already sent out over a dozen challengers in succession. Without exception, all were sent off the arena by Song Changsheng. Though no lives were lost, each was significantly injured.
Just one hour before the challenge was set to end, the Earthfire Sect finally sent out their first challenger…
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