White-Robed Chief

While Chu Li’s Great Heaven-deriving Sword attacked more violently, Zhao Tianxing’s Dancing Crane Technique was simply unusual. Zhao Tianxing could somehow dodge Chu Li’s sword as he kept the distance between his body and the sword constant. No matter how exquisite Chu Li’s technique was, Zhao Tianxing was unaffected.

While Chu Li was unhurried, the three on-lookers were extremely anxious. In time, Chu Li might not be able to defeat Zhao Tianxing.

Outer cliff disciples and inner cliff disciples were separated by a natural moat, and breaking it down was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Without profound qualities, cultivation level, and cultivation period, it was almost impossible to triumph over an inner cliff disciple. For almost a hundred years, nobody had succeeded.

He Shu and the other two disciples were thrilled as they were eager to find out if Chu Li could succeed.

If he could, it would be such a huge encouragement to them as they had lost hope long ago. If there was still hope to enter the inner cliff, He Shu and the other two disciples would put more effort into their cultivation.

Eventually, Chu Li’s sword technique became slower as if he had to think before he attacked every time.

On the other hand, Zhao Tianxing looked rather serious. He did not rush to attack when Chu Li slowed down. Instead, he attempted to escape from being enveloped in Chu Li’s sword energy. It was an instinctive move because Zhao Tianxing realized that Chu Li’s Great Heaven-deriving Sword was growing stronger.

However, Chu Li noticed that too. As if becoming familiar with Zhao Tianxing’s body technique, his Great Heaven-deriving Sword naturally changed to restrain Zhao Tianxing’s body technique, disallowing Zhao Tianxing from moving backward as he pleased.

That being said, Chu Li began to ponder, ‘Looks like it’s not very realistic to defeat Dancing Crane Technique with Great Heaven-deriving Sword.’

Since Chu Li was currently disguised as Lu Guangdi, he could not use his martial arts and mystical powers. Instead, could only use what Lu Guangdi possessed.

Chu Li had previously learned that Lu Guangdi’s Raging Billow Heart Technique was used to drive his inner energy. However, Chu Li could not use his own inner energy to perform martial arts, thus resulting in a weaker effect. He was not allowed to use martial art studies such as Petrifying Finger. Instead, he was only left with choices like Great Heaven-deriving Sword and Fillip Swift Thunder.

At the end of the day, Chu Li had only cultivated those techniques for roughly ten days. Due to the insufficient level of attainment, the true power of those techniques could not be fully displayed, so it was very exhausting to fight Zhao Tianxing.

Subsequently, Chu Li’s Great Heaven-deriving Sword became as sharp as lighting. He made ten continuous attacks in an instant, wrapping Zhao Tianxing in numerous sword shadows.

At that moment, Zhao Tianxing noticed a loophole in Chu Li’s attack. He thought that had Chu Li accidentally revealed this as Chu Li rushed the attack.

So, Zhao Tianxing appeared in front of Chu Li abruptly before he waved his palm.

Chu Li performed Fillip Swift Thunder.

“Bam!” A thunderous sound was heard as if an explosion had occurred.

Changing to a fist, Zhao Tianxing continued to attack. It was as if he was not at all affected by Chu Li’s Fillip Swift Thunder.

Upon seeing that, Chu Li held back his urge to perform the Imminent Skyline. As a result, he suffered the attack and was sent flying away.

During mid-air, he did a somersault to unload the fist force. After spitting some blood, he landed firmly on the ground before he frowned at Zhao Tianxing.

Zhao Tianxing gave him a fist salute, then smiled. “Thanks for letting me win, Junior Brother Lu!”

“Senior Brother Zhao, what fist technique was that?” Chu Li scoffed.

“Great Devil Fist!” Zhao Tianxing answered arrogantly.

Chu Li furrowed his brows. “It’s more superior than Fillip Swift Thunder?”

“Great Devil Fist is a balancing technique that restrains all unusual forces and subdues all evil!” Zhao Tianxing smiled. “I know that you cultivate Fillip Swift Thunder, so I know how to restrain it!”

Chu Li scorned. “Can’t Fillip Swift Thunder counter Great Devil Fist?”

“Unless you achieve perfect mastery!” Zhao Tianxing replied.

Chu Li nodded. “Alright, I’m defeated.”

Zhao Tianxing added, “Junior Brother Lu, you almost defeated me.”

Chu Li sneered, then stared at him.

Zhao Tianxing smiled brightly. “You’ve achieved this after just a few more than ten days in the outer cliff. It’s very likely that you’ll enter the inner cliff!”

“I’ll make it!” Chu Li responded.

Zhao Tianxing mentioned, “Outer cliff disciples can select four martial arts at no cost. Since you’ve only selected two, you can still pick two more. Who knows? You might be able to defeat me then!”

Chu Li was irritated. “I will!”

Zhao Tianxing glance at the other three disciples before he saluted Chu Li with his fists. “You must work hard too, don’t be too far behind Junior Brother Lu!”

“Yes.” He Shu and two other disciples quickly returned the salutation.

After that, Zhao Tianxing fluttered away in his green robe.

Chu Li gritted his teeth. He then lowered his head to look at his fingers and his sword.

He Shu and the others surrounded him.

“Junior Brother Lu, that was awesome.” He Shu sighed. “You were extremely close.”

Chu Li commented, “It looked like I was very close, but I was still very far away. I couldn’t even break his inner energy. I was helpless against his sword technique and his inner energy, I have no hope at all.”

“Zhao Tianxing’s a youth champion, how can you defeat him so easily?” Zhang Ya put on a wide smile. “It was so awesome that you were able to put up a good fight. Take it slow.”

Chu Li curled his lips. “If I take it slow, I’ll only be further away from him.”

“What can you do?” Zhang Ya was unbothered. “Our heart techniques won’t be able to surpass his.”

Chu Li shook his head without saying a word.

Sun Jia pondered for a while before he looked up at Chu Li. “Junior Brother Lu, what’s your plan now? Are you going to pick two more martial arts?”

Chu Li shook his head. “I’ll master my current sword technique and finger technique.”

“That’s a good idea.” Sun Jia nodded.

After Chu Li had bid them farewell, he returned to his house to continue his cultivation.

The instant he sat down, Lu Zhengjun walked in.

Chu Li looked up at him.

Lu Zhengjun asked, “You were defeated?”

Chu Li nodded.

Lu Zhengjun grinned. “It’s not so easy to defeat Zhao Tianxing. The last time he left the cliff and encountered Chu Li, he was so upset that he came back to isolate in cultivation which resulted in his huge improvement. He has performed many wonders that proved his worth as a youth champion.”

Chu Li fell silent.

He was not surprised about Zhao Tianxing’s huge improvement as it was normal for a genius like him to master martial art skills very quickly. It was the same case for himself, for Lu Yurong, and for Fa Yuan.

Chu Li simply found it interesting that Zhao Tianxing was stimulated by him.

“What’s your plan?”

“I’ll continue to cultivate the Great Heaven-deriving Sword and Fillip Swift Thunder to achieve perfect mastery.” Chu Li frowned. “I’ll be able to defeat Zhao Tianxing then, right?”

“Instead of achieving perfect mastery in those techniques, you might as well cultivate two more martial arts,” Lu Zhengjun explained. “It’ll be more time-consuming as the period right before you achieve perfect mastery is the most difficult. It might take a year, two years, or even ten years.”

It was difficult to achieve perfect mastery within Heaven and Earth as the mental strength required was unimaginable.

“I’d like to take this path,” Chu Li replied.

“… Alright.” Lu Zhengjun did not force him. Since it was also a must for a powerful master to rise up to challenges, he was satisfied with Chu Li’s decision.

“But I might not be able to help you after this.” Lu Zhengjun said, “My Fillip Swift Thunder is at the same level of attainment as yours, so you’ll have to fathom it yourself from now on. As for Great Heaven-deriving Technique, I can still help.”

“I want to battle with more masters,” Chu Li mentioned.

“You’ll have to do it outside,” said Lu Zhengjun.

Chu Li frowned. “Can’t I battle with inner cliff disciples?”

“Outer cliff disciples can only stay here, and are not allowed to enter the inner cliff,” Lu Zhengjun remarked. “It’s not fair if inner cliff disciples can come over, but outer cliff disciples can’t go over, right?”

Chu Li asked, “Can you ask them to come for battles instead?”