Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 173 Manipulating Jinglin to Practice Kung Fu
The martial arts competition determines fame, regardless of life or death.

There are a total of 300 places available.

Qi cultivators do not need to participate; they will automatically receive a spot.

The method is: free-for-all!

Soon, the news spread throughout the camps of the three factions, sparking various discussions.

Inside the tent, after finishing her speech, Abbess Jingyue closed her eyes and remained silent, though her eyelids twitched, clearly indicating that she was quite unsettled.

Before setting off, the major sects of the imperial court had organized a similar martial arts competition.

Xie Bao's purpose in presiding over the event was actually to select some fresh "blood food" to provide to the demons along the way in exchange for easier passage.

This time, however, the quota for entering the ruins was actually determined.

Qi cultivators automatically gain entry to the ruins, while the remaining three hundred spots are decided through a free-for-all.

Participants enter a designated area for a free-for-all, and the last 300 people remaining in that area are the ones who gain entry.

The method is simple, crude, but very direct.

Strategy is important, but luck is also crucial.

"This is... a Blood Burning Pill that I recently seized after killing an evil cultivator. It can increase one's strength by 30% within a quarter of an hour."

At this moment, Abbess Jingyue took out a bottle of pills, looked at her disciples, and said softly:

"However, one will be weak for three days and three nights afterward, and will permanently lose 20% of one's vital energy."

She emphasized that this elixir was intended to save the lives of the disciples participating in the martial arts competition.

The method for making this elixir was explained in detail, emphasizing that it should not be used unless it is a matter of life and death, so as not to deplete one's original essence.

Finally, she asked the disciples who had decided to participate in the martial arts competition to step forward.

"The path to immortality is one of competition, Jinglin, shall we do it together?"

Jingyi watched as her senior sisters stepped forward to receive the pills, hesitated for a moment, and then pulled Jinglin along with them.

“Amitabha, Master is making it sound so serious... I... I won’t go.”

Jinglin shook her head, her face full of refusal.

She was honest and timid by nature, and her greatest wish was to live a vegetarian life and chant Buddhist scriptures in the nunnery. She disliked fighting and killing.

Since entering the ruins meant facing a life-or-death struggle, she was unwilling from the bottom of her heart.

"What's there to be afraid of? When the time comes, we'll combine our swords and guard one corner."

Jingyi, with her fiery temper and great courage, boldly retorted upon hearing this:
"Or, I could form the Lesser Water Moon Sword Formation with my senior sisters, and just hold out until the very end..."

The Lesser Water Moon Sword Formation is a mandatory formation for disciples of the Water Moon Temple. It is suitable for group battles and can be formed by three people.

The more people there are, the greater the power.

"I...I...I think, still..."

Jinglin stammered, still wanting to refuse.

You want to go!
Liu Sheng, perched on her head, waved its chelicerae, opened its mouth, and spat out a "thread" that disappeared into her body.

The next moment, Jinglin, who was shaking her head, suddenly froze, and then said:

"Okay, I'll go."

"what?"

Jingyi was about to persuade her further when she heard that she was willing to go. She gave her a strange look and saw that Jingyi's lips were pursed as if she was about to cry. She was immediately moved and hugged her to comfort her:

"Good Jinglin, you truly are my best sister who would go through thick and thin with me. Don't worry, I will protect you when the time comes!"

What are you protecting?

It's so dangerous, I really don't want to go.

The spider benefactor has caused this poor nun great suffering.

woo woo woo...

The young nun was on the verge of a breakdown when Jingyi pulled her forward to receive the Blood Burning Pill.

Master Jingyue looked at her with surprise, not expecting that the usually timid and fearful girl would dare to participate in such a dangerous matter. She was greatly surprised and immediately encouraged her:
"Jinglin is good; she has a heart that yearns for the Dao. The path to immortality is one of competition, and opportunities are earned through struggle..."

He then gave them serious instructions, telling them not to wander off, but to form the Little Water Moon Sword Formation to resist the powerful enemy and buy time.

They then distributed the pills and gave him careful instructions.

Perhaps knowing that this time, it was very likely that they would be separated forever, Abbess Jingyue was exceptionally gentle and attentive. Her usual majesty was nowhere to be seen.

After distributing the pills, he led his disciples in reciting the Lotus Sutra to calm their minds and adjust their state of mind.

Afterwards, they returned to their tents.

Yilin took off her nun's hat, held Liu Sheng in her palm, and looked mournful.
"Spider Master, you've ruined me..."

Nonsense! I'm trying to secure a chance for you to gain a destiny with immortals!

Liu Sheng glanced at her, then with a light step, he jumped onto her smooth forehead.

This spot is still the most comfortable; it's slippery, like a little hard-boiled egg.

Bar is very suitable.

"But this humble nun has practiced martial arts for eight years and has only just begun to understand the basics of internal organs and opened up her kidneys. How can she possibly defeat so many masters in a chaotic battle?"

The little nun hung her head dejectedly and whispered:

"Even with the help of my senior sisters to form the Little Water Moon Sword Formation, I will still be the weak point of the formation, holding them back..."

She was kind-hearted by nature, timid and fearful, and disliked weapons. The thought of fighting to the death made her weak in the knees.

The thought that she was dragging others down because of herself made her even more frustrated, and she sobbed softly.

"This little nun is too timid; it seems I'll have to use some methods..."

Liu Sheng thought to himself, and his spider eyes flashed with six-colored light, revealing that her mind was filled with dark light and mist.

The black mist represents fear.

This little nun almost scared herself to death.

Fortunately, I have a solution.

He opened his mouth and spat out a strand of cyan six-desire thread, which entered Jinglin's body.

Green is associated with the liver (wood element) and the desires of the eyes.

A strong liver leads to a strong gallbladder, which in turn enhances the gallbladder's energy.

Jinglin, the young nun, was naturally timid, so Liu Sheng used anger to embolden her and artificially boost her courage.

After three consecutive strands of blue six-desire silk were laid down, the little nun's eyes turned slightly red, and her temperament changed drastically.

“Amitabha Buddha, I, Jinglin, am a disciple of Shuiyue Nunnery, a disciple of a prestigious lineage, and have cultivated diligently for eight years…”

She suddenly drew her longsword, her wrist flashing with a swordplay, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light:
"With mastery of three sword techniques—the 'Mirror Flower Sword Technique,' the 'Willow Sweeping Sword Technique,' and the 'Nine Styles of Listening to the Tide'—what is there to fear in competing for a spot in the relic site?"

As she spoke, she began practicing her swordplay inside the tent.

In an instant, sword shadows danced and whistled, enveloping her small figure as she tumbled within a small space.

It was as if a blanket of snow covered its body, which was exceptionally stunning.

"The little girl has a solid foundation; she has mastered all three sword techniques. She has good talent."

Liu Sheng lay on her head, his footsteps shimmering, illuminating every detail of the tent.

He possesses the "snake-like" talent and has mastered several sword techniques to the extreme, making him a true master of swordsmanship.

Through analogy and application, he quickly mastered the "Mirror Flower Sword Technique," "Willow Sweeping Sword Technique," and "Nine Styles of Listening to the Tide," and grasped their true meaning.

With this perspective, a closer look at Jinglin's rehearsal reveals many flaws.

"Very well, today I will grant you a chance."

He hesitated for a moment, then entered Jinglin's body and took over her body.

……

As the water vapor dissipated, a full moon seemed to be about to rise in the distance.

Before I knew it, a day had passed, and I had gained a great deal.

In the distance, a commotion could be heard.

"Is it about to start? Then..."

"choke!"

The next moment, Jinglin's eyes reddened slightly, her lips curled up, revealing the exact same smile as his, and she lifted the curtain and left:

"coming!"

(End of this chapter)