Borrowing a sword

Chapter 158 "Training Han Shuangjiang"

Chu Huaixu's voice echoed throughout the entire training ground.

At this point, the dead fox started insisting on calling her Senior Sister Han again.

Han Shuangjiang looked at him and was instantly furious again, but in front of everyone, she also felt somewhat helpless.

Having earned dual degrees from both the Red Sleeve Pavilion and the Joyful Sect, she knew perfectly well that the man before her probably had a taste for this kind of thing deep down!

Everyone else assumed it was just playful banter between the Daoist couple, a little flirtation between them.

The spiritual practice community is actually quite open-minded.

It is quite common for junior brothers and senior sisters to become Daoist couples.

Because everyone has the secret to maintaining a youthful appearance, it's not uncommon to see even masters and apprentices together, or uncles and nephews with different seniority.

In addition, cultivation is inherently defying the heavens, and various secret realms, opportunities, and tribulations will always appear.
It's not uncommon for a lone man and woman to go through hardships together and sometimes have a few fleeting romances.

The higher-ups in the Taoist sect are a special case; they are either extremely lonely, unable to obtain what they desire, or widowed.
I don't know if it's because the Dao Ancestor had a pure Yang body and was the strongest novice in the Xuanhuang realm, and I was influenced by him in some mysterious way.

On the arena, amidst cheers and jeers, the duel between Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang officially began.

Because they were very familiar with each other and knew each other too well, they started off very aggressively without any unnecessary probing.

Chu Huaixu was surrounded by ink-colored energy, and his protective aura matched his black robe quite well.

As usual, Han Shuangjiang wore a light blue outfit, with ice lotuses blooming around her. Her defense was actually stronger than the opponent's ink-wash aura, after all, the spell level was a level higher.

He once again marveled at the greatness of the large ice block.

He sincerely suspected that if her talent were converted into a character panel, she would probably have [Spiritual Embryo Attribute 10] and [Comprehension 9]!
"How long has it been, and she's already mastered this technique to a minor level?"

"That's what geniuses are like; they can constantly learn from real-world experiences."

"Unlike me, I can only gain experience points through actual combat, but it's similar in a way!"

"How can I not be considered a genius?"

Chu Huaixu held the sword sheath, his dark aura blocking the sword energy on [Partridge Sky], then used his movement technique to create distance and flicked out a fingertip lightning bolt.

Interestingly, Han Shuangjiang's movement techniques were taught by him, and he has already mastered them to a minor level.

Therefore, the other party is also very familiar with the many characteristics of [Feixuan].

We know its strengths and we also know its weaknesses.

However, since Chu Huaixu is a body cultivator, his physical body possesses terrifying explosive power, which is why he is different.

"Teaching the apprentice is like starving the master," he thought to himself.

At this moment, he completely forgot that he had once taught her magic and flirted with her in a subtle way.

Because Chu Huaixu had promised the big ice block that he wouldn't deliberately hold back today, he was still using the [Heart Sword] to suppress [Partridge Sky].

The only act of kindness was not using the sword-sealing effect, allowing her to casually draw the spirit sword from its sheath in full view of everyone.

Han Shuangjiang was always bothered by the fact that her natal sword could always be affected by the other party.

In fact, no swordsman would be indifferent to this.

After all, this is a natal spiritual weapon, not a Daoist partner!
If they were Daoist partners, it would indeed be a bit perverse and they wouldn't mind.

Even the super-grade spirit sword [Partridge Sky] was severely suppressed, making Geng Tianhe in the audience realize that he was not an isolated case.

At this moment, as he watched the competition on the stage, his mindset changed somewhat.

Previously, when he first saw Han Shuangjiang, he was amazed by her extraordinary beauty.

Upon hearing from others that she was suspected to be a Daoist couple with a body cultivator, he felt that how could such a vulgar body cultivator be worthy of such a female sword immortal!
Now, this former sycophant in "Borrowing a Sword" has completely calmed down.

Rounding it off, it can be considered a redemption through Chu Huaixu's preface.

"It's about time to unleash your sword intent!" he said from below the stage, addressing his fellow disciples from the Sword Sect.

As expected, after warming up, the two began to unleash their killer moves.

Chu Huaixu's aura changed instantly.

He began to make no attempt to conceal his true intentions, like a sword drawn from its sheath!
Han Shuangjiang's long, jet-black hair began to turn silver-white, and black and white energy swirled around the sword in her hand.

One person's eyes held an unwavering determination and persistence.

The other person's eyes held an endless, desolate indifference!
Chu Huaixu began to increase the difficulty for her, and immediately started using his ultimate move.

"Watch out!" he shouted.

The seven sword energies within the scabbard "Calming the Waves" poured forth.

This kind of sword energy, which is prepared well in advance, actually has a great advantage in arena battles.

Its nature is similar to a spare mana bar, which is equivalent to storing some spiritual energy in advance.

Upon hearing this, Han Shuangjiang's expression remained completely unchanged.

She remained indifferent and calm, but looked even colder.

From a certain perspective, their sword intent is actually quite similar, both being somewhat extreme, even to the point of being extreme!

Chu Huaixu's side was filled with the fighting spirit of "not fearing being crushed to pieces," while Han Shuangjiang's side was filled with the ruthless Dao of "Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs!"

He was well aware that his overall strength was superior to that of the big ice block, and that his guidance today was actually somewhat of a gesture.

Therefore, he will not leave any room for maneuver.

Those who are ruthless in destroying flowers will not even spare the flowers they grow at home!

And they crushed it even more fiercely!

Seven sword energies attacked rapidly from seven directions, and Han Shuangjiang, with her full head of white hair, held an ice-blue longsword and continuously defended herself.

She quickly took half a step back, slashed forward with her sword, and after annihilating two sword energies, she lightly touched the ground with her toes and leaped upwards.

But Chu Huaixu was too familiar with [Feixuan] and had already blocked this path.

Two sword energies descended from above, attacking from both sides.

Another sword aura circled around to attack from behind.

He himself was not idle either.

He wouldn't just stand there and wait for the effects after unleashing his ultimate move.

He needs to get moving!
Lotus petals formed from ice crystals appeared on Han Shuangjiang's back.

After it withstood the sword energy, it was blasted into dust, scattering ice shards all over the ground, creating a rather beautiful scene.

Her sword, "Partridge Sky," slashed at the other two sword energies, splitting the air currents surrounding the blade in two.

One in black and one in white, they parted ways.

Then, it collided with the sword energy.

Chu Huaixu never expected that there would be such a trick up his sleeve.

"The Samsara Sword Intent is actually equivalent to having two attributes: birth and death."

"And I just cast an information probe, and the big ice block is actually rapidly regenerating mana?"

"This must be one of the characteristics of [Reincarnation]?"

"The cycle repeats itself!"

"That damned woman, she didn't even tell me?" He was quite annoyed.

He felt that the two of us should know each other inside and out; I know your depth, and you know my strengths and weaknesses.

You big ass, you even have little secrets!
I am so angry!

He even wanted to use the scabbard to whip her plump, round buttocks.

But Chu Huaixu personally speculated that perhaps this was something he had just realized in actual combat recently?

As for the remaining seven sword energies, they undoubtedly posed a significant threat to Han Shuangjiang.

She hastily raised her sword to parry, and although she managed to block the attacks, she was undoubtedly struck by the recoil and suffered internal injuries.

However, after entering a state similar to "celestial being", she did not have any extra expression on her face.

By the time Han Shuangjiang regained her footing, Chu Huaixu had already rushed in front of her under the cover of sword energy.

The large ice block hastily swung its sword, but its opponent simply raised its scabbard to parry.

The physical cultivator's close-range explosive power was on full display at this moment.

Han Shuangjiang immediately felt a tremendous power contained in the scabbard. Rather than saying he was using the scabbard to block the sword, it would be more accurate to say that he was trying to use the scabbard to knock your spirit sword away!
A sharp pain shot through her hand, then spread to her wrist and even her entire arm.

Within this small space lies the world of body cultivation!
Chu Huaixu held the sword sheath in his left hand, while his right hand held two fingers together, directly thrusting out a sword aura from his fingertips.

Han Shuangjiang had no choice but to activate the Ice Lotus!
Moreover, it was the final move of the spell, the strongest defense within its power. What had previously been individual lotus petals now resembled a complete lotus flower.

The ice crystal-like lotus flower was thus created, and the petals began to close inward.

This young girl with a full head of white hair stood at the heart of the lotus.

As the lotus petals close, they effectively protect her from all sides.

——【Immaculate Crystal Lotus】!
Throughout the process, the lotus petals not only covered the girl, but also Chu Huaixu's sword energy and even his right hand.

However, for Han Shuangjiang, this was a protective spell.

For Chu Huaixu, that was a kind of frozen state.

"Hey, that's interesting."

"It's actually quite suitable for large blocks of ice."

He felt the bone-chilling cold brought by the ice, but his expression did not change at all, and he did not feel uncomfortable at all.

He grunted and began to exert his strength. With his incredibly powerful and abnormal physique, he forcefully pulled out his right hand, which was frozen in ice. The ice lotus was also partially broken and crashed onto the arena.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Huaixu began to punch the Immaculate Crystal Lotus.

No skill involved, just pure brute force!

"boom--!"

"boom--!"

In full view of everyone, he repeatedly punched the ice-blue lotus in an extremely brutal manner.

Those watching from below the stage were quite shocked by what they saw.

"Are they really a Daoist couple?"

"Those punches, one after another, look pretty ruthless."

Previously, he had ruthlessly destroyed a beautiful woman, severely injuring the female cultivator surnamed Xu who had many admirers.

Her fans, watching Chu Huaixu smash the ice lotus with his fist on the stage, suddenly felt that this guy really seemed to treat everyone equally?
"Good heavens, he treats his own Daoist partner like this too?"

"So what if you cultivate both sword and body? The crudeness of body cultivation is still there!"

"He really has no sense of chivalry at all, treating his own Daoist partner so roughly."

"Does this count as domestic violence?"

On the ring, Chu Huaixu focused intently on punching Binglian, never dreaming that he would be labeled a domestic abuser.

He just wanted to test how strong the Immaculate Crystal Lotus's defense really was, to help the big ice block test its limits.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen such a foolish method.

Besides, Chu Huaixu was also thinking to himself, "So, what is Han Shuangjiang, who is being protected by the lotus flower, doing inside right now?"

He was cautious and kept a watchful eye on things.

"boom--!"

After being punched more than a dozen times, the Immaculate Crystal Lotus, with its astonishing defensive power, began to crack extensively.

It was easy for onlookers to see that it wouldn't last much longer.

Everyone marveled at the power of Chu Huaixu's physical body.

On the high platform, even Li Chunsong and others who knew him best were amazed by the extent of his physical improvement.

How could breaking through only two levels of heaven result in such a significant overall improvement?

Little did they know, there was a bonus to [physical strength] involved.

On the arena, Chu Huaixu's eyes narrowed.

"The final punch!" He slammed his fist into the Immaculate Crystal Lotus, and the cracks that had appeared earlier shattered completely at this moment.

The entire lotus flower shattered with a crash, but the girl inside, with her long, silver-white hair, had been gathering her strength for this final sword strike.

The moment the protective spell was broken, the sword pierced towards Chu Huaixu.

Her long hair flew backward, and her sword aura was menacing.

A chilling aura swept over, causing a thin layer of frost to cover the brick surface of the arena.

This sword strike requires time to build up its power in order to achieve the best effect.

It pairs perfectly with the Immaculate Ice Lotus.

This move is the final move of the Xuan-level sword technique that Han Shuangjiang learned – Thousand Mountains at Dusk.

Yuan Haowen once wrote the lines: "Across ten thousand miles of layered clouds, amidst a thousand mountains covered in evening snow, to whom does this solitary figure turn?"
At this moment, this graceful figure was clearly heading towards Chu Huaixu, but she was also accompanied by endless sword energy!

【Partridge Sky】is covered with ice crystals, and the black and white reincarnation sword intent lingers around the sword energy.

The ink-colored aura surrounding Chu Huaixu was instantly destroyed.

However, the speed of Han Shuangjiang's sword strike was getting slower and slower.

The auxiliary effect of 【Calming the Storm】, which is similar to sealing the spirit sword, begins to be maximized. When used in conjunction with 【Heart Sword】, the suppressive power it brings is astonishing. Both attack speed and attack effect will be greatly weakened.

It suppresses the sword itself, while the Heart Sword suppresses the sword spirit; it's a two-pronged approach.

Before the "Partridge Sky" sword could even pierce Chu Huaixu's body, frost had already begun to form on his black robe.

As a mid-grade defensive spiritual artifact, the Black Gold Robe's effects were now becoming apparent.

A black barrier was created, but it could not completely stop the sword; it could only hold it off for a moment.

At the moment the black barrier shattered, Chu Huaixu's fingertip sword energy had already taken shape.

He first used his scabbard to parry, further weakening the sword's momentum.

The black scabbard instantly began to freeze, and even Chu Huaixu's left hand, which was holding the scabbard, was frozen.

At this moment, he unleashed the sword energy from the fingertips of his right hand.

Of the three attributes of [Fearless Sword Intent], the most intuitive one, [Speed], is now manifested.

The sword energy at his fingertips transformed into a blur, slashing towards the opponent's sword strike named Thousand Mountains Evening Snow.

In order to ensure that he could defeat the enemy in one blow, he made an exception and used a small portion of his sword heart power!
Since the goal is to defeat Han Shuangjiang, Chu Huaixu has no reason to hold back!

If you're going to give her pointers, you need to show some real skill.

The fingertip sword's momentum was unstoppable. It clashed with the spirit sword, shattering the ice crystals that had condensed on the sword and annihilating the black and white reincarnation sword intent.

The aftershocks of the sword energy instantly dispersed the frost on the ground, leaving not even a trace of water.

After holding on for a few breaths, the sword energy above [Partridge Sky] was completely extinguished, and then it was directly thrown away by a huge brute force.

The spiritual energy fluctuations generated by the two were like streams of air spreading outwards.

This caused the hems of Chu Huaixu's black robe and Han Shuangjiang's light blue robe to flutter.

The sword energy at his fingertips never stopped, continuing to thrust forward.

The girl with a full head of silver hair looked at the sword coming towards her, her long hair flying backward, and her indifferent eyes narrowed slightly at that moment.

As the Samsara Sword Intent was destroyed by Chu Huaixu, half of her [Celestial Being State] was also destroyed.

Finally, a hint of emotion appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Below the arena, everyone's breath caught in their throats, and a deathly silence fell over them.

Chu Huaixu, who has always been regarded as a ruthless womanizer, is now aiming for his opponent's vitals!

His two fingers never stopped.

"clatter--!"

A faint sound rang out in the otherwise silent training ground.

Han Shuangjiang's [Celestial State] had been completely broken, and her beautiful, dark eyes were trembling slightly.

He placed two fingers on her brow, and the astonishing sword energy had been forcibly withdrawn at some point, causing Chu Huaixu's breathing to become somewhat disordered. His right hand couldn't help but twitch, but he forcibly suppressed it with great willpower.

He struck a pose, then lightly tapped Han Shuangjiang's brow with two fingers, producing a soft "thud."

Chu Huaixu held a sword scabbard that was entirely black, and the autumn wind blew up the corner of his clothes.

He slowly withdrew his right hand, which had been touching her brow, and placed it behind his back. He smiled slightly at her and uttered four words in a rather calm tone:

"That's it."

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