Chapter 29: Ming Zhaoshuang Battles Ling Yangping Again
Just then, the Peak Master of Hua Tian Peak slapped his head and said abruptly:
“This Peak Master remembers! These are Talismans from the Talisman Saint Wei Shuo! Every one of her talismans has her name written on it, and they are impervious to water and fire – they are the best and most powerful talismans in this world!”
Every word he spoke struck the hearts of everyone present, and their expressions changed drastically.
It must be known that the Talismans of Talisman Saint Wei Shuo were extremely difficult to obtain; even in the Upper Cultivation World, they were priceless.
Especially since the Talisman Saint had perished tens of thousands of years ago, there had been no news of Talisman Saint Talismans in the cultivation world for a very long time—even in the Talisman Saint’s Secret Realm, not a single Talisman Saint Talisman could be found anymore!
This… how did Ming Zhaoshuang, a mere Eldest Young Lady of the Ming Family, get her hands on a Talisman Saint Talisman, and use it in such a dishonorable martial competition!
Only Ming Zhaoshuang, with a calm expression, said to Fei Changxiu, who had been jumping around agitatedly:
“Senior Brother Fei, don’t rush, the fifteen-minute time limit isn’t up yet.”
Fei Changxiu made an “OK” gesture, glared at the Sect Master of Bixia Sect, and said with a mocking voice that could be heard for miles around:
“Hmph, you shameless old man, still secretly making moves outside the arena. Didn’t expect this, did you? Our Junior Sister’s talismans are not afraid of water, not afraid of water!”
The moment he heard it was a Talisman Saint Talisman, Yue Xunzhu sighed and said:
“Since that’s the case, then I concede.”
Ming Zhaoshuang reached out to peel off the talisman on Yue Xunzhu, and soon, the patterns and the watermark of “Wei Shuo” on the talisman disappeared in her palm.
Yue Xunzhu said, “Junior Sister Ming, do you have any more Talisman Saint Talismans? Could you sell them to me.”
Only those who had experienced it themselves could understand how powerful the Talisman Saint’s talismans were.
He had been immobilized by an Immobilization Talisman before, but never had he felt like his spiritual power was completely gone, as if erased.
Let alone condensing spiritual power to struggle, he couldn’t even find a trace of it.
Ming Zhaoshuang retorted, “Talisman Saint Talismans are so precious, do you think I would have two?”
Who didn’t understand the principle of “an innocent man is guilty because of his possessions”? Since the Talisman Saint Talismans were so valuable, she might become a thorn in the side of many people.
Now she was just a mere early Golden Core cultivator, not even considered powerful in the Lower Cultivation World, let alone the big figures in the Upper Cultivation World who coveted the Talisman Saint Talismans.
Yue Xunzhu frowned, “Then can Junior Sister Ming tell me where this talisman came from?”
Ming Zhaoshuang blurted out:
“It was given to me by an elder in my family.”
With that, Yue Xunzhu couldn’t say anything more and could only retreat.
Dealing with Yue Xunzhu didn’t take much effort for Ming Zhaoshuang. She thought that the masters from the Bixia Sect and Lingxiao Sect would probably be done soon, so she boldly shouted:
“Lingxiao Sect, who else wants to come!”
Suddenly, her gaze fell on Ling Yangping, who had been indignant all along, and her eyes were playful:
“How about you? You go up?”
Fei Changxiu said anxiously, “Junior Sister has gone mad. Didn’t she see how difficult it was for Qin Feilong to fight Ling Yangping just now? Her strength is about the same as Qin Feilong’s, or even worse, and she has no more Talisman Saint Talismans. Isn’t this courting death?”
Ming Chenxing said, “Eldest Young Lady has her own plans, no need to worry.”
Ling Yangping hesitated. He had already competed and lost to Qin Feilong. Would it be a bit shameless to compete again?
However, he glanced at his father, swallowed, and said, “I, I have already competed, it’s not very good.”
Ming Zhaoshuang said, “I don’t think there’s a problem. It’s just that your sect will lose one person. Ask your father if he’s willing to give you this opportunity again.”
Honestly, Ling Yangping was still uneasy. He kept wondering if Ming Zhaoshuang would set a trap for him.
He asked, “Are you sure you have no more Talisman Saint Talismans in your hand?”
Ming Zhaoshuang glanced at him, “Since you suspect it, then you do. Your Lingxiao Sect can find someone else to compete. This coward is not worthy of being my opponent.”
Hearing this, the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect was furious and kicked Ling Yangping away:
“You brat, just go when I tell you to, what are you afraid of! Can a mere early Golden Core girl flip the sky!”
Ming Zhaoshuang said lazily, “Ao Tian Sect, Ming Zhaoshuang.”
Ling Yangping trembled, “Lingxiao Sect, Ling Yangping.”
For some reason, he felt that this girl was even more terrifying than Qin Feilong.
After all, Qin Feilong had only narrowly defeated him by taking advantage of him being a Talisman Master, but Ming Zhaoshuang had such a nonchalant attitude, as if he was not worth mentioning at all.
But soon, Ling Yangping shattered her thoughts—this girl was clearly not skilled enough. The sword techniques of the Ao Tian Sect were even worse than those of ordinary disciples. Fighting her was very easy for him.
Thinking this, Ling Yangping gradually let down his guard, and his sword moves and spells became more unrestrained.
In Ming Zhaoshuang’s mind, she was still thinking about how Qin Feilong had dealt with Ling Yangping, how to counter his moves, and her hands were wielding Ao Tian Sect’s sword techniques.
The three Sect Masters watching on the stage slowly frowned.
How did it look to them, like this Eldest Young Lady of the Ming family’s sword moves were Ao Tian Sect’s sword techniques?
“This… Sect Master, did you teach our Ao Tian Sect’s sword techniques to Niece Shuang?”
The Peak Master of Xiu Tian Peak stroked his beard, completely baffled.
Qin Du said, “No, she learned it herself. Look closer, and you’ll discover that she’s not only using our Ao Tian Sect’s sword techniques, but also those of the Bixiao Sect and Lingxiao Sect.”
The Peak Master of Xiu Tian Peak suddenly realized and said in disbelief:
“You mean this girl, she… she learned the basic sword techniques of the three great sects after watching a few matches!”
How is this possible! Although the sword techniques of the three great sects were not difficult and could only be considered foundational cultivation techniques. However, this also required guidance and teaching; how could one learn it just by looking a few times!
“Not so,”
Qin Du shook his head and sighed, “She only learned the superficial aspects. You know as well as I do that without a mental incantation as a foundation, sword techniques cannot go far. Just learning the moves will not unleash the true power of the three great sword techniques.”
The Peak Master of Xiu Tian Peak frowned:
“Then… won’t Shuang’er lose for sure…”
After all, even Qin Feilong’s orthodox Ao Tian Sword Technique was being pushed back steadily by Ling Yangping, and he only managed a narrow victory with Explosion Talismans and the Dragon Breath Formation. Wouldn’t Ming Zhaoshuang be even less of an opponent for Ling Yangping?
Qin Du was worried, and the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect and the Sect Master of Bixia Sect, looking at this one-sided match, also had grim expressions.
Indeed, Ling Yangping was almost completely dominating Ming Zhaoshuang, but as they watched, they felt that the way they were fighting looked so familiar.
Weren’t all these moves and stances the same as those used by Qin Feilong and Ling Yangping?
Although Qin Feilong was heavily injured in the end, they had to admit that Ling Yangping had indeed lost.
In the beginning, Qin Feilong couldn’t beat Ling Yangping either, but then he threw those Explosion Talismans and drew that formation, using one trick after another, making it impossible to fight back.
It was only after Ling Yangping stopped holding back that Ming Zhaoshuang felt the real pressure.
With almost every move, she felt sharp pain from her body, and her sword-holding hand was numb from the impact. But she still raised her hand, resisting Ling Yangping, even as blood gradually rose to her throat.
Finally, Ling Yangping smiled crookedly, “Junior Sister Ming, it’s time to end this!”
“Blazing Heaven’s Flame Slash!”
Saying that, all the spiritual power in his body converged at the tip of his sword, and he swung it down fiercely!
