Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 402: Chapter 401: The Astonishing Lian Shuang

’Such incredible Swordsmanship... How is this possible? How can there still be someone in the Southern Wilderness stronger than me in the Sword Dao?’ Beiming Shang landed with blood at the corner of his mouth. His gaze was dim, and he looked utterly dejected. He was once the prodigy of the Beiming Sword Sect’s younger generation, but a few months ago, he had lost to Xu Zitao.

That was difficult for him to accept.

At that time, Beiming Shang had been despondent for a long while after his loss to Xu Zitao.

He only came to terms with it after learning of Xu Zitao’s identity.

But Beiming Shang never imagined that he would lose again today, and so crushingly at that.

After successive defeats, his Dao heart was on the verge of shattering.

With a look of utter helplessness, Beiming Shang raised his head.

Before him, Lian Shuang drifted down gracefully.

Lian Shuang held a blue Long Sword, her face expressionless. She stared indifferently at Beiming Shang, her gaze as merciless as if she were looking at a dog.

Watching this, Ling Fei’s eyes flashed. ’Senior Sister Lian Shuang is so strong. Even though I’ve reached the Celestial Pill Perfection Realm, she’s still unfathomable. Her strength is beyond compare. When it comes to profoundness, she definitely surpasses that Xu Zitao.’

As for Xu Zitao, he was merely overtly domineering.

But Lian Shuang was like a vast ocean, impossible to see through.

Victorious, Lian Shuang landed on the Waiting Battle Platform.

”Lian Shuang! Lian Shuang!”

”Little Sword God Lian Shuang!”

”Senior Sister Lian Shuang is amazing! She’s the number one Sword God of our Southern Wilderness!” Cheers erupted from the crowd as the disciples from every sect stared with fervent eyes.

The strength Lian Shuang displayed, coupled with her cold and indifferent expression, commanded everyone’s respect.

How many geniuses in this generation would dare to look at Beiming Shang with the same indifference as one would a dog?

But Lian Shuang was just that proud.

It was awe-inspiring.

Many of the young men admired her to the point of prostration.

Lian Shuang landed on the Waiting Battle Platform and glanced at Ling Fei beside her.

Ling Fei smiled back at her in acknowledgment.

With Beiming Shang’s defeat, he was originally supposed to contend with Monk Yuan Kong.

However, Monk Yuan Kong had no will to fight, leaving Beiming Shang with only Xu Zitao left to challenge.

But since Beiming Shang had lost to Xu Zitao before, there was no need for another battle.

On the platform, Ling Fei, Lian Shuang, and Xu Zitao became the three contenders vying for the top spots.

The atmosphere in the arena instantly reached a fever pitch.

However, having just finished a battle, Ling Fei was regulating his breathing.

Lian Shuang also closed her eyes and began to meditate.

Xu Zitao’s eyes, however, flickered, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Next up should be the clash between him and Ling Fei.

’I’d like to see just how strong this Ling Fei really is.’

On the Waiting Battle Platform, Ling Fei guided with his Heart Spirit. A dense Blood Qi in his mind was absorbed, merging into his veins, bones, and flesh.

Replenished by the True Dragon Blood Qi, his aura steadily recovered.

A full half-hour passed before he opened his eyes and stood up.

When Ling Fei stood up, everyone in the audience tensed, for they knew the battle for the top three rankings was about to begin.

Xu Zitao’s eyes flashed as he stared intently at Ling Fei, the corners of his mouth curling into a cold smirk.

Now, with only the three of them left, it was time for his battle with Ling Fei.

’He had been waiting for this moment for a very long time!’

Ling Fei sensed Xu Zitao’s gaze, and his own eyes began to burn with a formidable fighting spirit.

”Junior Brother Ling, our last spar wasn’t quite satisfying. How about we have another match now?” Just then, the ever-indifferent and cold Lian Shuang’s eyes flickered as she looked toward Ling Fei and spoke. Her words immediately drew the attention of the disciples from every sect, many of whom looked astonished.

’The Little Sword God Lian Shuang actually issued a challenge herself!’ Many people were utterly shocked.

Everyone was well aware of the Little Sword God’s pride and indifference. ’So why would she challenge Ling Fei now? What’s the reason?’

For the battle of the top three, matches could be determined by the drawing of Plaques or by direct challenge to decide a winner before competing for first place. Lian Shuang’s challenge was thus within the rules.

”Lian Shuang, you...!” Hearing this, Xu Zitao, who was standing nearby, frowned and stared intently at Lian Shuang, clearly surprised by her action.

Lian Shuang remained silent, her gaze fixed on Ling Fei, completely ignoring Xu Zitao.

”Haha, since Senior Sister Lian Shuang has spoken, I will gladly accept. I only hope you’ll go easy on me later,” Ling Fei said with a smile, cupping his fists.

Ling Fei was also extremely surprised by Lian Shuang’s challenge.

But after his initial surprise, he agreed without a second thought.

’The chance to spar with Lian Shuang is a rare opportunity.’

’After all, she is a true Sword Dao genius. Fighting her will surely be an immense learning experience.’

”In that case, please!” Lian Shuang said, extending a hand toward the battle stage beside them.

”Please!” Ling Fei gestured as well.

Then, the two of them strode forward and flew onto the nearby battle stage.

”Lian Shuang!” Seeing this, Xu Zitao frowned on the Waiting Battle Platform and couldn’t help but call out.

However, Lian Shuang paid him no mind at all.

’Damn it, what is this woman up to?’ Xu Zitao’s expression turned grim.

Aside from him, the Cultivators from the other sects were all astonished, unable to understand why Lian Shuang was in such a hurry to spar with Ling Fei.

”Why did Lian Shuang propose a spar with Ling the Pill Master? Is she angry because Ling the Pill Master was being so lovey-dovey with Shangguan Wan’Er in public?” someone muttered. Beyond that, no one could think of any other reason why Lian Shuang would proactively challenge Ling Fei. It was just too surprising.

”Senior Sister Lian Shuang’s thoughts are truly impossible to guess!” Even the people from the Lingyun Sect were completely baffled.

Fang Yuan blinked, staring ahead.

”Senior Sister Lian Shuang isn’t planning to use this chance to teach Junior Brother Ling a lesson, is she?” Yuan Chong had a bad feeling.

WHOOSH!

Ling Fei and Lian Shuang landed.

Lian Shuang’s face was as indifferent as ever, showing no hint of emotion.

Ling Fei, on the other hand, wore a solemn expression. Facing this senior sister, he dared not be the slightest bit careless.

Especially after watching her clash with Beiming Shang earlier, even Ling Fei had been shaken by the prowess she displayed.

”In just three short months, Junior Brother Ling, you’ve already reached the Celestial Pill Perfect Realm. Your cultivation speed is truly divine. I wonder, though, if you can defeat me today,” Lian Shuang said, her tall, slender figure standing firm. Her blue hair fluttered as she stared coolly at Ling Fei before her.

”I ask for Senior Sister Lian Shuang’s guidance,” Ling Fei replied with a smile, cupping his fists.

’As for defeating Lian Shuang?’

’He really wouldn’t know the outcome until the very end.’

’But he was very much looking forward to fighting her.’

By now, the matches for the other geniuses on the side had all concluded.

People like Shangguan Wan’Er had already determined their final rankings.

Thus, everyone’s gazes fell upon the battle stage where Ling Fei and Lian Shuang stood.

’She’s challenging Ling Fei?’ Seeing Lian Shuang and Ling Fei facing each other, Shangguan Wan’Er couldn’t help but frown slightly, a pang of jealousy rising in her heart.

Even she felt that there was more to Lian Shuang’s challenge than met the eye.

Faced with such a rival, even someone as proud as Shangguan Wan’Er felt immense pressure!

”Make your move,” Lian Shuang said nonchalantly, her eyes flashing as she held her Spirit Sword.

As her words fell, her entire presence sharpened. She was like a keen-edged sword standing upon the battle stage.

’Senior Sister Lian Shuang must have already reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm.’ Gazing at the sword-like sharpness of Lian Shuang’s aura, Ling Fei couldn’t help but take a deep breath.