Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 284 Narrow Road
The internal competition had been going on for more than half a month. After waiting for Huang Bing to emerge from seclusion, there were only a few days left before the four factions' martial arts competition.

Pei Xia returned to her cave dwelling, and had been frowning for the past few days.

He has a very clear understanding of his own abilities.

When he was refining the cauldron, the spiritual power within it was immense and vast.

When he reached the profound level, his sword energy returned to its proper place, making him invincible.

Even among cultivators at the Opening Mansion Realm, few could rival Pei Xia.

Therefore, once it was determined that the highest level of cultivators who could enter the Liancheng Illusionary Realm was the Opening Mansion Realm, Pei Xia felt that the spot for the martial arts competition among the four sects of the Eastern Frontier was definitely his.

But when he saw Xia Xuan's name, he did hesitate.

With no heart for cultivation, I could only sit by the stream and fish. As the sun began to set, I heard footsteps behind me.

Han Youzhi walked over carrying Lu Li.

Today was the day Pear was to remove the snake-keeper's restraints from her. Lu Li had been focused all afternoon and was now clearly a little tired. She was leaning against Han Youzhi's soft chest, rubbing her little face against him.

Pei Xia glanced back at them and casually asked, "How did it go?"

Pear lazily lifted her eyelids from Han Youzhi's chest: "There's only one fire snake left. We should be able to get rid of it in another half month."

Pei Xia nodded and looked at Han Youzhi: "Congratulations, you're about to regain your freedom."

Old Han pursed his lips and didn't respond.

Although he was said to have regained his freedom, there were actually no restrictions. Ever since "another Pei Xia" planted this snake breeder in the underground palace, he kept his promise and never used it.

Glancing at Pei Xia's empty fish cage, knowing he was distracted, Han Youzhi couldn't help but ask, "Is that Xia Xuan really that amazing?"

Han Youzhi was at the peak of the Transformation Realm and had once been a white-robed member of the Holy Palace. With her broad vision, she could hardly imagine any Opening Realm cultivator who could rival Pei Xia.

Pei Xia sighed: "You could say she's not amazing, but she's not really that amazing. It's mainly because she's... amazing."

"What?"

"sword."

Xia Xuan's ability to comprehend sword energy on her own demonstrates her exceptional talent, likely surpassing even Hei Shiyelu's.

Based on this alone, Xia Xuan is naturally no match for Pei Xia, as they had already tested back at the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

But now, looking at the realms on the list, Xia Xuan has successfully broken through to the Opening Mansion Realm. The battle between the Profound Realm and the Opening Mansion Realm is inherently much more difficult than the battle between the Refining Cauldron Realm and the Profound Realm.

More importantly, the fact that she was able to participate in the Four Sects Martial Arts Competition under the name of Xuanyi Mountain is definitely not just for the purpose of broadening her horizons.

If she really doesn't hold back, then Pei Xia will have to face the divine relic treasure in her hand, the Azure Sparrow.

The Azure Sparrow possesses its own sword energy, the sharpness of which cannot be blocked by anyone other than Heavenly Insight.

Han Youzhi didn't take it seriously: "Don't you still have so many magic weapons?"

That's true, but you have magical artifacts, and Xia Xuan doesn't?

She is the next sword master of the Xuange Sword Mansion. If she really came with a mission, she is probably full of treasures.

With a slight twitch of the long rod in his hand, the fishing line taut, and Pei Xia cast the line and lifted it, getting a perfect bite.

Fine, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Xia Xuan is no Fu Hongshuang!
……

Thanks to Huang Bing's deliberate manipulation, Chai Yun's death did not cause much of a stir in Changjingmen.

The martial arts competition among the four factions was held as scheduled at Xuanri Peak.

As the local snakehead, the Long Whale Sect dispatched three luxurious treasure ships to welcome the cultivators from Xuan Yi Mountain, Jiu Jie Valley, and Zi Ya Eleven Caves.

The entire Xuanri Peak was thoroughly cleaned up, and many low-level, irrelevant disciples were not even allowed to approach.

Early in the morning, Pei Xia could still hear the sound of gongs and drums coming from the direction of Xuanri Peak while she was in her cave.

Rubbing his head, he got out of bed and was washing his face when Han Youzhi's voice suddenly came from the doorway, calling out, "Master, Uncle Ji is here to call you."

Pei Xia wiped her face and quickly pushed open the door.

Old Han stood by the door, looking at him with a mocking expression.

Not far away stood the graceful Ji Shaofu. She was still dressed in a green robe and carrying a sword, but upon closer inspection, one could see that the clothes had changed in style, with better material and a more formal look.

Seeing Pei Xia come out, she looked up with a smile: "Let's go?"

I feel a little dazed, like I was a child in a past life and my childhood sweetheart was calling me to go to school.

Pei Xia didn't have anything to bring, but she still subconsciously turned her head and looked at Han Youzhi as if asking a question.

Old Han nodded to him and whispered, "Pear is still sleeping, so I won't wake her. Be careful during your martial arts match."

Pei Xia hummed in agreement and walked away with Ji Shaofu.

The competition doesn't need any gimmicks or formalities. Those who arrive first wait for those who arrive later, and it begins once everyone is present.

As the host, Huang Bing naturally had to attend today. He was in the stands and exchanged pleasantries with the leaders of the three sects.

"Oh my, Brother Hong, it's been almost ten years!"

"Young friend Zhou, you have made further progress. You are a promising young man."

"Senior Sister Mei, oh my, we've been waiting for you to come!"

Huang Bing stood up with a smile, grasped the hands of an old woman, and said with great emotion, "I never expected that Xuanyi Mountain would invite you to lead the team this time."

This elderly woman with gray hair is Mei Changqing, a renowned cultivator from Xuanyi Mountain who has reportedly been in seclusion for several years.

Xuan Yi Mountain was able to persuade this Supreme Elder to come out of seclusion. Could it be that this year's team is something extraordinary?
Huang Bing glanced discreetly behind the old woman.

For this martial arts competition at Xuanyi Mountain, a total of three people at the Opening Mansion Realm and two at the Transcendent Realm came. The youngest of them was a long-haired woman in a tight-fitting shirt.

She was pretty and looked to be only around twenty years old. Reaching the Profound Realm at that age was indeed impressive… wait, her aura was…

"My goodness, where did this rough gem from Xuanyi Mountain come from? Its brilliance is so dazzling!" Huang Bing stared at the woman, sparing no praise.

Mei Changqing snorted coldly and shook off his hand: "What's it to you!"

As she spoke, she glanced back at the girl and exhaled two puffs of stale air from her nose.

These outsiders won't do anything without a profit. The sect leader is a stupid dog. He actually agreed to Xuan Ge Sword Mansion's conditions. What bad luck!

The old woman grunted twice, then led her disciples to their seats on the stands.

All three factions arrived, but the Changjing Sect arrived a little late.

Yang Xuzhong, Chu Guihai, and Niu Wansan arrived at the stands before dawn to wait. The main ones who arrived late were Ji Shaofu and Pei Xia.

Considering that after Chai Yun's death, almost everyone in the sect tacitly accepted their relationship, and given Elder Ji's usual meticulous preparation, the fact that he was late with Pei Xia was enough to make everyone speculate, feel envious and jealous.

Huang Bing didn't feel ashamed at all; he had always been a passive participant in these four-faction martial arts competitions.

While waiting, he even had the leisure to chat with acquaintances from the left, right, and three factions: "Young friend Zhou, you brought four Opening Mansion Realm cultivators this time. It seems you are determined to get the quota for Liancheng Illusionary Realm."

Zhou Shu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and ignored him.

Previously, in order to obtain the Netherworld Flower at Su Baozhai to cure the old ailment of an elder in the sect, Ziya Eleven Cave had competed with the Changjing Sect. Although it was a fair competition, he ultimately lost, which still caused considerable resentment within the sect.

Zhou Shu is still young, and his status within the sect can rise even higher in the future. At this time, he shouldn't be seen as being too close to the Changjing Sect, lest he attract unwanted attention.

Huang Bing gave an awkward smile, then turned to Mei Changqing on the other side: "Senior Sister Mei, aren't you going to introduce your female disciple to your younger brother?"

Mei Changqing pretended to close his eyes to rest, and lazily said, "Can't you ask yourself?"

He then raised his eyebrows to look at the woman.

The girl was Xia Xuan, who politely bowed to Huang Bing with her sword in hand, saying, "Senior."

It was only when she raised her hand that Huang Bing noticed the longsword with a green sheath in her hand.

There was no trace of spiritual power, and it seemed ordinary. However, when Huang Bing tried to perceive it more deeply, an invisible sharpness suddenly seeped out, making his eyes sting even though he was at the Transformation Realm.

Xia Xuan noticed this and quickly lowered her sword. Just as she was about to speak, her peripheral vision swept across the entrance to Xuanri Peak below.

What she didn't expect was that this time, it was herself who felt the burning pain in her eyes.

The man was dressed in a simple robe of an elder of the Changjing Sect, with a turban tied around his waist. His appearance remained the same, but he looked much less haggard.

Xia Xuan was stunned... How could he be here?!
(End of this chapter)