Chapter 502: Evil Cultivator, This Is What an Evil Cultivator Is
Chapter 502: Evil Cultivator, This Is What an Evil Cultivator Is!
Ruo Qunshuang, late Foundation Establishment stage, Water Spirit Root.
Originally the daughter of the Nine Curves Sect Headmaster, she was now an official disciple of the Rain Pavilion, possessing at least one Earth-grade water-attribute cultivation method and at least one Earth-grade water-attribute technique.
Although she lacked combat experience, her strength could not be underestimated.
For this technique duel, she had prepared with utmost thoroughness.
From head to toe, her hairpin, earrings, necklace, rings, robes, belt, and weapons-whether visible or hidden-all bore Five-Pattern restrictions, marking them as high-grade Spirit Weapons.
This was to say nothing of her vast array of Spirit Talismans and Spirit Pills.
This led to a single, inevitable result: overwhelming force through sheer wealth.
Even without channeling any Magic Power, a casual strike from her would be unstoppable unless her opponent had reached the Golden Core stage.
Take the current technique duel, for example. Her opponent was at the Foundation Establishment Perfection realm with an Earth Spirit Root.Logically, despite his minor realm advantage, her layered Spirit Weapons, Spirit Talismans, and Spirit Pills elevated her might to rival the early Golden Core stage.
Yet facing the heavily armed Ruo Qunshuang, Song Buran was utterly helpless.
Compare defenses?
Hers were sturdier!
Compare destructive power?
Hers was far greater!
His meager cultivation advantage was utterly crushed beneath her tyrannical wealth.
At this moment, Ruo Qunshuang raised her right hand and struck forward. Her spiritual power, amplified by her myriad Spirit Weapons and Spirit Talismans, instantly emitted the rushing roar of flowing water, like surging waves-a terrifying sound to behold.
Song Buran’s expression changed drastically. He hastily summoned yellow earthen walls, layering them protectively in front of himself before dodging to the side.
Boom!
The surging waves directly blasted the earthen walls into dust.
Fortunately, he had dodged in time; otherwise, the impact would have killed him or knocked him unconscious.
Seeing this, Ruo Qunshuang said regretfully, “What a pity.”
Hearing those words, Song Buran felt his scalp tingle and goosebumps rise all over his body. He couldn’t help but ask, “Fellow Daoist, which Sect’s disciple are you?”
Ruo Qunshuang replied, “The Cloud Sea Sect.”
Song Buran was stunned. “I am also a disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect. Why haven’t I heard of you?”
Ruo Qunshuang blinked. “My husband is Jiang Chen.”
Song Buran immediately straightened his posture and said, “So you are Spirit Envoy Jiang’s Dao companion. I concede!”
Why bother fighting?
He couldn’t win anyway, so it was better to be decisive.
Besides, it was a good opportunity to sell Jiang Chen a favor.
Soon, a voice echoed from outside the dueling platform: “Ruo Qunshuang wins, plus one point!”
Ruo Qunshuang was surprised. “I won?”
Clap, clap, clap!
Jiang Chen left the audience seats and approached the platform, applauding. “Shuang’er is amazing!”
Ruo Qunshuang walked down from the dueling platform and said excitedly, “I won the first match! A perfect start!”
Jiang Chen nodded in agreement. “Indeed. Tonight, we shall celebrate properly.”
Ruo Qunshuang’s face instantly turned crimson, and she said shyly, “People are watching.”
Jiang Chen smiled, took her small hand, and walked toward the other side of the arena.
Because there were so many participants in the technique duels, several matches were held each day.
After a while, they finally spotted Jin Fugui and Tie Zhu.
These two had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage several years ago, but this was their first real technique duel.
Jiang Chen first glanced at Tie Zhu. Seeing that his style was steady and methodical, he estimated that Tie Zhu would be entangled with his opponent for a long time.
Thus, he shifted his gaze to the other side and decisively locked onto Jin Fugui, wanting to see what outrageous move he would pull this time.
Back during the official disciple grand competition, Jin Fugui had thrown spirit beast feces at his opponent.
As a result, the Sect had urgently added a new rule the very next day: no throwing feces at opponents.
Because of that incident, Jiang Chen and the others couldn’t hold their heads high in public for at least half a year.
This time seemed different. Instead of fighting personally, he summoned several Gold Toads.
They appeared to be the same breed as the Lord Gold they had encountered before.
“You’re Jin Fugui?”
“Yes, that’s me!”
“I heard that during the official disciple grand competition, you…”
“Ahem, I was young and ignorant back then.”
“You didn’t bring that thing this time, did you?”
“Rest assured, absolutely not. This will be a completely normal technique duel!”
“That’s good.”
Seeing that his opponent was the legendary “Feces Thrower” Jin Fugui, Zhou Heng immediately tensed up. His eyes warily scanned his opponent up and down, terrified that the other party might suddenly pull a fast one.
Fortunately, things seemed a bit more normal this time.
Outside the dueling platform, the voice rang out: “Begin.”
Almost instantly, Jin Fugui reacted, shouting sternly, “Lick!”
Zhou Heng was stunned, not quite hearing clearly. “Lick? Lick what?”
The next second, he finally understood.
Slurp~
Slurp~
Slurp~
The surrounding Gold Toads opened their mouths, and sticky tongues shot out, launching a frenzied licking assault on Zhou Heng.
In the past, there were “licking hounds,” but now, “licking toads” had appeared.
Zhou Heng’s face turned green. His stomach cramped, feeling as if he might vomit at any moment.
Not just him-many spectators in the audience were utterly disgusted by the sight.
Some even stood up abruptly and cursed, “Evil cultivator! This is what a damn evil cultivator is!”
Jiang Chen was even more dumbfounded. “Heavens above, I thought you had changed. Turns out you haven’t changed-you’ve just become a pervert.”
Ruo Qunshuang looked puzzled. “What?”
Jiang Chen quickly covered her eyes. “Don’t look. You’ll have nightmares tonight.”
Chen Bo silently stood up, said nothing, and walked out of the arena at an extremely fast pace.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen snapped out of his daze and quickly pulled Ruo Qunshuang along to follow him.
Sure enough, not long after, the crowd erupted in an uproar of indignation.
In response, Jin Fugui said matter-of-factly, “I am a disciple of Beast Mountain. What’s wrong with using a spirit beast Gold Toad?
Hmph!”
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…
In the evening, Qing Xuan arrived.
But this time, he didn’t come empty-handed; he brought a gift.
Jiang Chen took it and examined it carefully. “This is?”
Qing Xuan smiled. “A Wind Chant Spirit Pendant.”
Jiang Chen had some recollection of the name. “I think I’ve heard of it.”
Qing Xuan cheerfully introduced it. “Wind Cliff has a type of stone that is hollow inside. When the wind blows through, it produces a melody. It’s called a Wind Chant Stone.”
Jiang Chen remembered and said with some surprise, “Isn’t this something the Feng Clan gives to honored guests?”
Qing Xuan nodded slightly. “Yes, it was originally given to me, but unfortunately, I have no use for it.
Knowing that you have dual Water and Wood Spirit Roots, I thought of the Water Soul Pearl inside it, which can nourish a Water Spirit Root.”
Jiang Chen didn’t refuse. He accepted it and cupped his hands. “Brother Qing is too kind.”
Qing Xuan said seriously, “Since I’m asking for your help, I can’t just offer nothing in return.”
Jiang Chen didn’t waste words. He led Qing Xuan to the pavilion in the eastern garden. After sitting down, he said, “For the first step of the Three Purifications and Three Nourishments-the First Purification-I need Green Bamboo Tip Dew and Spirit Condensing Grass Juice. Coincidentally, I have both here.”
Qing Xuan didn’t speak, merely watching intently.
Jiang Chen took out the two items and mixed them together, forming a light green Clear Spirit Dew.
Then he opened the Daiyu Fan, dipped his fingertip into the Clear Spirit Dew, and gently dabbed it onto the spots where white patches had appeared on the ink bamboo.
The moment they made contact, the Clear Spirit Dew instantly turned into a light green mist, visibly seeping into the ink bamboo’s interior.
Soon, a wisp of gray mist drifted out from within!