Chapter 667 - 327: Husband and Wife Duel
Chapter 667: Chapter 327: Husband and Wife Duel
Zhenyang Sect.
Tantai Mingyue stood atop the high platform, looking at the countless disciples below, her gentle voice spreading throughout Zhenyang Mountain:
"The sect competition has ended, and the ten winners are: Ye Xiyue, Su Xin, Wei Wan, Lin Qingchou, Fang Xue, He Zhiqiu, Ruo Mei, He Su, Lan Yin, Xu Caihe. You will represent Zhenyang Sect at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony."
"I hope you strive together to bring glory to the sect!"
Thousands of disciples on Danxia Peak all looked at the ten standing at the center. They were the victors of this sect competition.
"Indeed, the new waves push the old. Who would have thought only four Commanding Disciples won this time."
"Yes, newcomers like He Zhiqiu and Ruo Mei have risen so quickly!"
"If talking about rising quickly, it would be Fang Xue, ascending from a convict to a Commanding Disciple!"
"Have you forgotten about Xu Caihe?"
"Haha! Junior Sister Xu’s cultivation level may not be reassuring, but her luck is truly good!"
Standing among the likes of Qin Gengyun and the other nine, Xu Caihe listened to the discussions around her and couldn’t help but look bewildered.
She didn’t know how it happened; she had muddled through each round, ending up in the top ten.
Unlike Senior Brother He, Junior Sister Ruo, Fang Xue, and Lan Yin, who defeated Commanding Disciples from each peak, she encountered the weakest opponents in each round.
Others fought their way into the top ten, but she got there through lucky draws.
Now, standing inexplicably in the center, receiving countless envious gazes, Xu Caihe felt like she was dreaming.
"If you only relied on luck, you couldn’t have surpassed many opponents with a Golden Core Seventh-Layer cultivation."
Beside her, Qiu Zhihe spoke softly.
Xu Caihe froze, suddenly recalling the torturous days she spent at Hidden Moon Cliff over the past five months.
She shivered, thinking to herself, how did I make it through?
Looking at people like He Zhiqiu and others around her, she felt even more fearful, realizing they trained harder and were more ruthless to themselves.
So it’s only natural for us to be standing here!
"Boo hoo, Caihe, you have to take me to West Imperial City!"
Zhou Ling’Er stood far away, sobbing.
Her luck was much worse, meeting Ye Xiyue in the second round, not even daring to fight, she simply admitted defeat.
Tantai Mingyue announced the end of the sect competition and glanced deeply at the calm-looking Qiu Zhihe before turning to fly away with sword control.
"Master."
Su Xin flew up, chasing after Tantai Mingyue.
The other disciples dispersed, and Qin Gengyun and others returned to Hidden Moon Cliff, continuing their peaceful cultivation.
With one month until the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, they naturally needed to seize the time.
Zhou Ling’Er saw herself eliminated and tried to sneak away for a break, but was caught by Qiu Zhihe, forcing her to continue cultivating with a bitter face.
At night, the cries of Liu Su, Xu Caihe, and Zhou Ling’Er echoed throughout Hidden Moon Cliff.
Nearing midnight, Qin Gengyun suddenly said to Qiu Zhihe, "Dear wife, the Immortal Ascension Ceremony will gather great powers. If you accidentally use the Cyan Lotus Sect’s cultivation technique and are recognized, wouldn’t it be dangerous? Do you have a way to deal with it?"
Upon hearing his words, Xu Caihe and Zhou Ling’Er were stunned.
Cyan, Cyan Lotus Sect?!
They really are from Cyan Lotus Sect!
Aren’t we still here? Do you have to be so unreserved?
The two hugged each other, trembling with fear.
But Qiu Zhihe said to Qin Gengyun, "Husband, don’t worry. I’ve already integrated the Cyan Lotus Sect’s cultivation techniques with Zhenyang Sect’s techniques; others can’t notice the difference."
Qin Gengyun was still worried, "Dear wife, why don’t we spar, I can verify a bit for you."
Qiu Zhihe understood his concern, nodding, "Sure, I’ll lower my cultivation to Nascent Soul First-Layer."
Qin Gengyun replied, "Dear wife, I will use my full strength, it’s better for you to stay at Nascent Soul Third-Layer."
Qiu Zhihe was slightly startled, then smiled gently, "Husband, rest assured, I know my limits."
After speaking, she raised her hand to draw three Isolation Arrays, enveloping all of Hidden Moon Cliff. Then, her spiritual power surged, her cultivation rising to Nascent Soul First-Layer before halting.
Qin Gengyun smiled, standing three yards away from Qiu Zhihe, the couple facing each other, their expressions calm, a blend of fierceness and gentleness in their eyes.
"Wow, a couple fighting!"
"This is exciting to watch!"
Xu Caihe and Zhou Ling’Er’s eyes widened in excitement, overpowering their fear.
Liu Su’s eyes similarly shone, her hands clasped together on her chest, "Oh my, the young master and young lady duel, even I haven’t seen this!"
Mo Xiaolan’s eyes were bright with anticipation.
Wei Wan and Fang Xue also kept their eyes firmly fixed on the two in the field.
They were all sufficiently aware of Qin Gengyun’s methods, but regarding Qiu Zhihe, only knowing her array mastery, hadn’t really seen her fully engage.
All the women were curiously wondering.
How strong is Qiu Zhihe’s combat power?
Qin Gengyun summoned a dark staff into his hand, his muscles swelling, almost tearing through his clothes, his entire aura continuously increasing, soon reaching its peak.
"Dear wife, be careful!"
Qin Gengyun shouted explosively, his figure suddenly disappearing, then reappeared behind Qiu Zhihe, the Heaven-Reaching Staff swinging down, transforming into a sky full of staff shadows!
Qiu Zhihe raised her hand to draw an array, blocking all the staff shadows.
A giant black staff suddenly appeared in the sky, as the Heaven-Reaching Staff enlarged, pressing down on Qiu Zhihe.
At the same time, Qin Gengyun appeared in front of Qiu Zhihe, his eyes flashing pale white, the Soul Stabilizing technique engaged!
Qiu Zhihe swiftly raised her hand, the long sword held across her eyes, obstructing the Soul Stabilizing, the sword emitting a blue light akin to blooming lotus flowers, surprisingly blocking the giant Heaven-Reaching Staff.
Qin Gengyun’s body ignited with golden flames, the Sunflame Cloak activating, the Divine Phoenix Flame enveloping him, as he collided towards Qiu Zhihe.
Qiu Zhihe remained unmoving. The sword emitted pink light, resembling blooming begonias, stopping Qin Gengyun’s rushing body.
Fang Xue exclaimed, "Sister Qiu has fused the Tanglian Technique into the Supreme As-Heart Sword!"
Mo Xiaolan’s red lips parted slightly, her face wistful. She might have been able to withstand Qin Gengyun’s advances, but not as easily as Qiu Zhihe.
And clearly, Qiu Zhihe hadn’t used her full strength.
Indeed, my greatest gap with her isn’t in appearance, disposition, or affection... but cultivation level!
Suddenly, Qin Gengyun leaped into the air, the Heaven-Reaching Staff returning to his hand, its tip glowing brilliantly.
An overwhelming pressure exploded, almost flattening Xu Caihe and Zhou Ling’Er, fear spreading across their faces:
"What, what kind of move is this?"
"This technique’s spiritual power is extremely concentrated; the explosive force is terrifying. Even cultivators several layers higher would struggle to resist!"
Wei Wan raised a hand to draw a Protective Array, shielding Yun Wu, feeling a shiver in her heart, for she has experienced this move in the Northern Wilderness.
"Moon-breaking?!" Liu Su clapped straight away, "Wow young master, you’re serious?"
"Dear wife, I’m coming!"
At this moment, the dazzling light on the Heaven-Reaching Staff shot toward Qiu Zhihe like an arrow!