Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

But as he was leaving, he turned back and gave the tent, which was almost completely covered by snow and baldness, a fleeting look of ashen color on his face.

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Inside the Crown Prince's residence's entertainment room, the young students preferred to play and fool around rather than go to the main hall to chat with the adults, thus avoiding being asked the same old, tiresome questions like "Do you have a boyfriend?" or "How's your cultivation progress?"

"Speaking of which, what is this? Senior sister, do you know?"

"Planet".

Bai Chenxiang, dressed in a new style of pale yellow dress, was curiously turning a spherical object and asking her senior sister Qian Shuishui a question.

Despite being called a senior, Qian Shuishui, still wearing her school uniform, was much younger than Bai Chenxiang, only eleven years old after the end of the year.

"What is a planetarium?" Bai Chenxiang always liked to ask her junior sister this question, as if she had a million questions.

At this moment, Ji Jiaojiao, dressed in a black dress and accompanied by her younger brother Mu Hongchen, walked up from behind the two of them and said, "This is the ground beneath our feet."

"Isn't the earth flat? How can it be a sphere?"

"Your teachers and I have already proven this point. We once traveled from the west all the way to the east, circling most of the planet, and landed on the east coast, which completely proved that the earth beneath our feet is a spherical planet."

As a top student in science and engineering, Ji Jiaojiao effortlessly provided them with a science lesson.

"Is it really true?" Oscar, also dressed in a school uniform, ran over with a book called "Wandering Douluo Star" in his hand.

Zhu Zhuqing, who was also holding "Covering the Sky" but wearing a black tight-fitting combat suit, looked over curiously.

With a smile playing on her lips, Bai Chenxiang asked Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, "Uncle Sausage, what are you and Sister Zhuqing looking at?"

"Wandering Douluo Star" tells the story of how the people on Douluo Star are all ordinary people without martial spirits or soul power. When they encounter a crisis, humans use soul guidance technology to propel the planet and escape danger.

It is an epic story that spans a thousand years and hundreds of generations.

"Also on Douluo Star, the road to heaven, singing and dancing, a flick of the finger can cover the sky." Oscar was reading a short story, while Zhu Zhuqing obviously hadn't finished reading it, so she could only hold up the thick book and say this apologetically.

Upon hearing this, Bai Chenxiang understood. They were reading about planets, which explained why they had turned around to look at her when she asked. "Oh, what's wrong, Sister Xiaowu?"

Following Bai Chenxiang's gaze, everyone saw Xiao Wu sprawled on the sofa, drooling and fast asleep.

"Sigh, Xiao Wu, at first she kept pestering Zhu Qing to read to her, but she fell asleep while listening. She's just immune to words~" Hyotei, who appeared out of nowhere, with her bright green twin tails, just barely reached the height of the sofa.

"Teacher Bing, aren't you also..."

"Shut up! Oscar! I'm not! I didn't! You've got it wrong!"

Just as Hyotei was being arrogant, Ning Rongrong pulled in a guard-like figure dressed in silver plate armor, making clanging noises, who looked somewhat displeased.

"Oh, Brother Shui, it's okay! You can go back after Brother Xue and the others return! You'll definitely know in advance, right?"

If that's the case, then it's highly likely that someone will get in. No matter who's the boss, even if you're the boss yourself, slacking off is the most important thing!

The problem is that Qian Renxue is currently in this body, and she doesn't want to come in and face so many beautiful women. If she gets pushed, should she accept it or not?

This is a very profound philosophical question, and she really needs to think about it carefully.

"Haha... Good evening everyone..."

"Teacher!" "Your Majesty, the Immortal!" "Fire!"

Everyone greeted each other in various ways, but Qian Shuishui remained unmoved, tilting her head in confusion, ignoring Bai Chenxiang's subtle nudging of her.

The scene quickly quieted down, creating an awkward atmosphere.

After all, the Elite Tournament left a very deep impression on everyone, and it was all negative.

Xiao Wu, who had woken up at some unknown time, skipped and hopped to the side of 'Qian Shui'. She was wearing a pink and white long dress, paired with pink and white stockings with silver patterns, and her silver high heels clicked loudly. She was obviously wearing new clothes, and with her light makeup, she had dressed up carefully.

As soon as she got close, Xiao Wu wrinkled her nose, looked 'Qian Shui' up and down, and ran back to her original position with a look of disgust.

Chapter 272 The Sword Battle, The Mysterious Chosen Ones [6000 words]

"Qinghe, Huahua, you've arrived?"

Outside the imperial city, Xue Qinghe and Ning Huahua had just alighted from their carriage when they ran into Ning Fengzhi.

If Ning Huahua hadn't married into the royal family, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't have needed to come. But as the Crown Princess's nominal father, Ning Fengzhi also held the title of Imperial Brother-in-Law, making him a member of the imperial family's maternal relatives.

Given his different status, he was naturally expected to participate in royal banquets.

"teacher!"

Xue Qinghe performed the apprenticeship ceremony, and Ning Huahua performed a deep bow. These two most powerful young rulers of the empire did not fail to show any disrespect or lack of manners.

"Alright, alright!" Although he always told Xue Qinghe that he didn't need to be so polite, Ning Fengzhi was still pleased with his courteous manners.

It was still their father's name, so the group tacitly avoided mentioning the matter of the Crown Prince, but they couldn't let the atmosphere become awkward. "Hua Hua looks absolutely stunning in that outfit!"

Surprisingly, Ning Huahua didn't insist on wearing bright red. With this outfit and perhaps a good mood today, Ning Huahua's smiling face made Ning Fengzhi admire her. He thought that Ning Rongrong would probably be just as beautiful and charming in such clothes when she got older.

Someone knew that the atmosphere inside the Crown Prince's residence was quite awkward. The little angel's smile was obviously forced, but on the surface, Ning Huahua's smile appeared somewhat elegant and noble, yet she teased, "Clouds yearn for clothes, flowers yearn for beauty~"

Although he didn't know whether the banished immortal in the poem referred to the imperial concubine, himself, or the Tang Dynasty itself, someone's casual recitation stunned Ning Fengzhi. "Is there a sequel to the poem about Qinghe?"

Xue Qinghe's smile suddenly turned sharp as he looked at Ning Huahua and recited the rest of the poem: "The spring breeze caresses the balustrade, the dew is heavy. If not seen on the Jade Mountain, then met under the moon on the Jade Terrace!"

Tell me, who doesn't love Li Bai?

Someone's thoughts drifted to that place, that era, where "the palace gates open to the heavens, and the officials of all nations bow before the emperor."

He reached out and took the beautiful woman before him in his hand; truly, it was a scene of 'a beauty that could topple kingdoms, a sight to behold, often graced by the smiling gaze of the emperor.'

Qian Renxue roughly understood the origin of Ning Huahua's name, 'Hua Xiangrong'? Qian Shuizong was just someone who could make something high-class seem utterly vulgar.

"You two!" Ning Fengzhi smiled and couldn't help but sigh.

First, the poem's imagery truly transcends the weight that Ning Huahua could bear; second, Xue Qinghe possesses such a spirit.

I still remember the first time I met Ning Huahua, her unconventional and peculiar personality. No matter how I look at it, Xue Qinghe only married Ning Huahua because of the child in her womb and her identity as a descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

But now it seems that the two of them are truly in love.

"Why weren't the two Your Excellencies with the teacher?" Xue Qinghe asked in confusion.

Ning Fengzhi attended the royal banquet alone, whereas he was usually accompanied by one of his own.

"Uncle Sword said there was an extremely strong sword aura surging within Sunset Forest, and he wanted to go and see it, so Uncle Bone stayed behind in Seven Treasures City. I figured it was just a banquet, and Uncle Sword would be back soon, so there was no danger. That's why I came ahead."

The three walked into the palace. Someone opened their senses to take a look and couldn't help but sigh, "So that's how it is."

"With the new calendar being issued, the end of the year is a festive occasion. Qinghe, Huahua, let's have a few more drinks today."

"That's certainly true, but I can't compare to your boundless capacity, teacher!"

"Hahaha! This is considered a talent of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! I suppose Hua Hua is the same, right?"

Knowing that the person being referred to was Qian Shui, the little angel chuckled inwardly. That's not necessarily true; Qian Shui isn't a drunkard, and he probably didn't inherit that talent.

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The clinking of glasses at the banquet didn't affect anything, just like the sorrowful Feng Jingyi.

Somewhere in the Sunset Forest, a wind sword suddenly rose, a long wind howled, and its master wielded it. There was no particular pattern to it, but it revealed the chaotic thoughts in its master's mind.

"Young lady, what excellent swordsmanship!" The sudden voice came from very close by.

Given Feng Jingyi's current cultivation level, this shouldn't have happened, but it did.

"Your sword style is strange and unpredictable, yet your sword intent is as fierce as a raging storm, and it wounds the heart. Your Wind Sword Sect has actually produced a talent like you." The speaker was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

The sword intent emanating from Feng Jingyi did not subside. Although she did not activate the Killing God Domain, it soared into the sky. Even though Chen Xin was far away in Qibao City, he could still feel this powerful aura.

Out of curiosity, Chen Xin also came here as if he were meddling in other people's business.

Feng Jingyi simply stared straight at Chen Xin, showing no intention of acknowledging him, but the anger in her eyes was genuine.

The absurdity of the day left her unsettled, and now that she was venting alone, she was being disturbed by others.

The next moment, a sharp glint flashed in Sword Douluo's eyes, and a sword appeared in front of him.

It was a longsword, entirely a clear blue, as if sculpted from crystal. Nine stars adorned this sword, representing the colors of two yellow, two purple, and five black spirit rings.

Upon seeing this sword, Feng Jingyi couldn't help but pale. To be able to cultivate a spirit ring to the point where it detaches from its original form and merges into the martial soul demonstrates just how profound the Sword Douluo's cultivation is.

Chen Xin slowly raised his hand, his gaze not even glancing at Feng Jingyi, but completely fixed on his sword. "The sword is four feet three inches long, three inches wide, and the hilt is one foot two inches long. Its name is: Seven Kills."

Feng Jingyi had only ever seen such a level of fusion between a martial soul and one's own body on Qian Shui, although Qian Shui preferred to release his soul rings to show off.

However, when he fought Tang Chen, the divine light of his primordial spirit martial soul was far more intense than that of Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword.

Although she hasn't reached that level yet, she's still quite strong, because she's focused most of her cultivation on refining the God of Slaughter domain.

Therefore, although the swordsmen had a mutual respect and wanted to test their skills, Feng Jingyi subconsciously activated the Killing God Domain.

As Chen Xin summoned the Seven Kill Sword with overwhelming power, Feng Jingyi's Wind Sword, bearing faint red patterns, was activated. The red patterns suddenly blazed fiercely like fire, and the blood-red soul power light overshadowed the original color of the Wind Sword, unleashing the Killing God Domain.

The snow, which was falling heavily in the dark night, seemed to make the world appear even paler and colder.

Faced with Feng Jingyi's display of power, Chen Xin unleashed a fierce killing intent, simultaneously unleashing his Seven Kill Domain, which clashed with the Killing God Domain. "What a Killing God Domain! The elite arena may have its reservations, but now, here, in this situation, it's the perfect time for us to fight. Wind Sword Sect girl, are you willing?"

The response to Chen Xin was Feng Jingyi, who disappeared from the spot, and the wind sword that clashed with the Seven Kill Sword!

Clang, clang, clang! A flurry of sword strikes erupted as the two swordsmen tacitly refrained from using their soul skills, opting instead for a pure swordsmanship contest.

Feng Jingyi's swordsmanship and sword principles are all inherited from Qian Shui's understanding of the 'Nine Swords'. The Sword Demon's sword principles are first and foremost about speed, and then about offense without defense. This is the foundation.

The premise of having offense but no defense is understanding the opponent's moves, which is called "breaking the move". Although Qian Shui had not yet developed the complete "Nine Swords" back then, this idea was grasped by his teammates, who each developed their own understanding.

The one who went the furthest was Feng Jingyi, the owner of the Wind Sword Martial Soul, who originally had the strongest talent in swordsmanship.

Under such an impenetrable attack, even a seasoned swordsman like Chen Xin was unable to withstand it for a while and could only passively defend.

Both being titled Douluo, Chen Xin is already on the verge of breaking through to the peak level 97 Douluo, and his overall strength is stronger than Feng Jingyi's.

However, sometimes having a high level of skill and abundant soul power does not necessarily mean one can fully utilize one's abilities, especially when one's skills are completely suppressed.

In layman's terms, if you can't match the efficiency of energy use, then superior skills mean you can exert greater strength at a lower cost, and this ebb and flow is the key to victory.

This is the philosophy that Feng Jingyi learned from Qian Shui, and she put it into practice herself. Until she arrived in the City of Slaughter, the endless real battles pushed her swordsmanship skills to another peak.

However, they are still Soul Masters!

The next moment, Sword Douluo's calm voice rang out from all directions, "Before absolute power, all skills are illusions. Seventh Soul Skill, Seven Kill True Body!"

In Feng Jingyi's eyes, the Seven Kill Sword suddenly became enormous. After it rose horizontally in the air, a huge phantom five meters high appeared, and the phantom looked exactly like Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

He gripped the sword in one hand, his body moving as if following the ultimate truth of heaven, and the enormous Seven Kill Sword seemed to come alive as it was swung out. At that moment, the Seven Kill Sword seemed to have drained all the power from its surroundings, forcibly tearing apart Feng Jingyi's Killing God Domain.