NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6: The Grass Hall's First Battle
Chapter 6: The Grass Hall’s First Battle
Two days before the Academy’s competition, Ye Qiubai stood in front of the painting of the sword immortal dancing with his sword. He felt a surge of understanding in his heart, and a burst of sword aura exploded from his body. His energy rapidly ascended to the peak of the Golden level! He couldn’t help but exclaim,
“Indeed, the Master’s teachings are profound. Each time I look at this painting, I gain a different sword technique insight.”
If Ye Qiubai knew that this painting was actually a casual sketch by Lu Changsheng, he would be shocked.
However, after these days of cultivation, Ye Qiubai felt that he had reached a bottleneck.
During this time, he also learned about the Zang Dao Academy’s system.
The academy used contribution points as a standard for evaluation. Contribution points could be used to select skills and techniques from the treasure library or exchange for heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
There were three ways to obtain contribution points: completing academy tasks, making outstanding contributions to the academy, and participating in martial arts competitions on the performance platform. The more wins, the more contribution points would be earned, but losing would result in forfeiting all contribution points to the opponent.
With this in mind, Ye Qiubai decided to go to the performance platform to test his skills. It was a great opportunity to put his current sword technique understanding into practice and earn some contribution points. So, Ye Qiubai took up a wooden sword and headed down the mountain.
Ye Qiubai arrived at the registration desk, where an old man sat.
“Name, which hall, cultivation level, and contribution points?”
Ye Qiubai reported,
“Ye Qiubai, Grass Hut, Golden Elixir Level, 100 contribution points.”
“Grass Hall?”
The old man looked up at Ye Qiubai and handed him a token with the number 11, saying, “The martial arts competition for the Golden Elixir level has already begun. You can go directly to the stage.”
“Thank you.”
Ye Qiubai cupped his fists and entered the performance platform.
After waiting for about an incense stick’s time, his number was called. Ye Qiubai stepped forward and jumped onto the stage, facing a large and muscular man with an explosive aura.
“Li He from the Martial Hall versus Ye Qiubai from the Grass Hall, same cultivation level, odds are 1:1.”
An old man announced, then retreated from the stage. The onlookers were shocked.
“Grass Hall? Is that the same Grass Hall that hasn’t taken in a disciple for decades?”
“Yes, the Grass Hall has taken in a disciple again. Let’s see what they’re capable of.”
Li He sneered,
“A disciple of the Grass Hall? I’d like to see what you can do.”
Ye Qiubai didn’t respond, instead drawing his wooden sword. He believed that once he demonstrated his strength, these people would naturally shut up. Meanwhile, several elders arrived at the scene, including the academy’s president, Qin Tiannan.
“It seems everyone wants to see how Lu Changsheng’s disciple will perform.”
The Sword Hall elder coldly snorted,
“If his disciple is not capable, then he won’t be able to use the academy’s resources in the future.”
The Martial Hall elder nodded in agreement, “The opinions in the academy are getting more and more diverse, and even the president may not be able to suppress them.”
Qin Tiannan sighed, “Let’s just see how this kid performs for now.”
The match began. Li He sneered, his feet stomping the ground, his explosive muscles bulging, and his fist hurtling towards Ye Qiubai’s chest!
The Martial Hall’s people were known for their exceptional physical strength, and Li He was one of the best among them. His one punch changed the direction of the surrounding wind, and the air was filled with a series of explosive sounds! Even the surrounding audience was shocked.
“Li He’s physical strength has increased again, and his one punch is estimated to be difficult for even a Golden level expert to withstand.”
“This Ye Qiubai is still standing there, unmoving; perhaps he’s already been intimidated by Li He’s punch.”
“The Grass Hall…is nothing special.”
Ye Qiubai’s face remained calm as he gazed at the incoming punch. Indeed, Li He’s physical strength was formidable, but that was all.
His wooden sword slightly lifted, and then stabbed out!
“A wooden sword wants to block my punch?” Li He sneered, his fist fiercely descending onto the wooden sword! However, the wooden sword did not shatter as Li He had expected.
Instead, his fist felt like it had hit a sharp treasure sword! In an instant, his fist was pierced by the wooden sword! Li He’s face changed color, and he retreated.
The Sword Hall elder’s face turned serious, saying,
“The sword aura is internalized, and this kid’s control over the sword aura is extremely impressive.”
It’s worth noting that internalizing sword aura wasn’t difficult, but containing it within a fragile wooden sword was extremely challenging.
The Martial Hall elder’s face darkened, “Let’s see more; this is not enough.”
After all, Li He was their student. The audience was also shocked, clearly not expecting this turn of events. Ye Qiubai’s face remained unchanged, his eyes calm and peaceful like a still lake. He took a small step forward, and his body shot out like an arrow, swift and fierce! His wooden sword slashed out, and a series of sword auras formed a sword net, locking Li He’s body in place. No escape!
Li He realized he had underestimated his opponent. The sword auras and sword net seemed to be able to cut through space and were heading towards him! The sword winds cut through Li He’s strong physique, revealing traces of blood! If he didn’t defend himself, he would be cut into pieces!
Thinking this, Li He let out a loud roar, and his arms began to petrify. A black gold color flowed along his petrified arms, forming black golden fists.
“That’s a peak treasure! Black golden fist, and he’s even using the Mountain-Shaking Fist; this is Li He’s strongest technique!”
“In the past, Li He used this move to kill a Golden level expert at the initial stage!”
Seeing this, Ye Qiubai was astonished; his opponent’s energy surged to an extreme level. That one punch would be quite powerful. If it were his previous self, he might not be able to withstand it. However, with the Sword Classic given by his master and the various elixirs’ modifications, this punch was nothing to worry about. His wooden sword slashed again! The sword aura burst out, and the sword net formed by the sword auras seemed even sharper and more solid, as if it could break through space!
The fist and sword collided, producing a loud metallic clang. Massive waves of energy continuously spread out in all directions!
Unfortunately, this state didn’t last long. Cracks quickly appeared on Li He’s black golden fists!
No escape! Li He’s face changed, and his golden fists shattered instantly! His petrified arm was also slashed with cracks, and blood gushed out from the wounds! Letting out a tragic cry, he fell directly onto the ground outside the performance platform.
“The winner is Ye Qiubai from the Grass Hall!”