I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 120: Chapter 102: A Stunning Debut

A sound of sword humming, like the roar of a tiger and dragon, echoed across the land. Zhuo Qingfeng suddenly drew his sword.

The blue glow shot forth explosively, its power astounding, enveloping Jiang Yuebai in a storm-like tempest.

Jiang Yuebai showed no fear; the shadow of her spear flickered, layered like waves, clashing head-on with Zhuo Qingfeng.

Zhuo Qingfeng was at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, while Jiang Yuebai was at the Eighth Layer, yet the gap in cultivation was not evident here. The spear shadows brought forth electric lights like dragons, overturning rivers in Zhuo Qingfeng’s fast sword of gale.

In an instant, their weapons collided dozens to a hundred times, sparks flying everywhere.

Zhuo Qingfeng grew increasingly alarmed, unable to believe the opponent’s strength, unexpectedly formidable, forcing him to respond with full effort.

Boom!

After a loud crash, the two figures shot off in opposite directions, blades of grass flew, dust filled the air, and when everything calmed down, only a deep pit remained.

The arcs of electricity splashed out from Jiang Yuebai’s Thunder Shock Spear as she tossed out an Array Plate, black lines forming a mysterious pattern under her feet, a Water Gathering Array fell next to the river.

Water Spirit Energy surged into her body to replenish her consumption, Jiang Yuebai did not wait for Zhuo Qingfeng to react, her left hand gently stirred, drawing half of her internal Spiritual Energy to gather water into mist.

Cloud Thunder!

Golden light fell like rain, Zhuo Qingfeng’s face tensed as if confronted by a formidable enemy, his long sword twisted upward to stir the wind to meet the attack.

Break!

Thunder roared, lightning surged like tides, a vast silver sea tearing through wind and clouds, engulfing Zhuo Qingfeng completely.

On the plaza, members of the Guiyuan Sword Sect were shocked.

Zheng!

The sword’s cry pierced the heavens, a colossal blue sword abruptly tore open the sea of lightning. Zhuo Qingfeng, with a cold expression, wielded the sword in both hands, surrounded by a whirlwind that repelled the Cloud Thunder.

Jiang Yuebai frowned and switched from spear to knife, pressing forward in the instant the sea of lightning was torn apart, channeling all Spiritual Energy into the blade, with the momentum of slashing thunder.

Broken Water Three Blades!

The ominous killing intent made Zhuo Qingfeng’s scalp tighten, forcing him to counter with full strength.

Zheng! Zheng! Zheng!

Three resounding echoes, three sword shadows appeared almost simultaneously before Zhuo Qingfeng’s three vital spots, barely blocking the three blades.

Blade and sword clashed, streams of light shot to the sides.

Zhuo Qingfeng felt apprehensive; it was the first time someone forced him into a passive defense.

Jiang Yuebai’s pupils dilated; it was the first time someone continuously blocked her two ultimate moves.

Since returning from the mine, she had scarcely met an adversary and held some pride within. But encountering Zhuo Qingfeng felt like a wake-up call, making her immediately alert.

There are skies beyond the skies, and people beyond people.

Jiang Yuebai suddenly laughed; having an opponent made her blood boil.

Jiang Yuebai’s laugh dazzled Zhuo Qingfeng’s eyes, he hesitated for a moment, thinking she was mocking him, and his whole body shone with blue light, gathering sword aura to strike back at full speed.

The distance too close, the speed of Gale Sword Intent too quick for the Earth Escape Talisman to activate, Jiang Yuebai crossed her blade to block, activating the Green Rock Shield on the Wolf Pattern Armor.

The Green Rock Shield shattered, the sword aura tornado fiercely hitting Jiang Yuebai’s shoulder, tearing apart both the outer vestment robe and inner Wolf Pattern Armor. Her shoulder throbbed in pain as if struck, sending her flying back.

Zhuo Qingfeng, swift as a startled swan, pursued the advantage, enveloping Jiang Yuebai in Gale Sword Qi in an instant.

Blood surged in her throat, Jiang Yuebai, flying backward in mid-air, exerted all her strength, her hands forming a technique that suddenly combined.

Clap!

Flame Thunder Burst!

Golden needles shot forth like a rainbow piercing the sun.

The violent aura shook Zhuo Qingfeng’s heart, hurriedly pulling back his sword to defend.

Boom boom boom!

Electric light ignited fire, mountains crumbled and earth shattered.

Jiang Yuebai heavily crashed onto the ground, spraying blood from her mouth, her shoulder a bloody blur, with multiple lacerations bleeding.

Fortunately, the vestment robe and Wolf Pattern Armor deflected most of the damage, along with her achieved Body Refining keeping her bones unharmed.

But this sword aura, indeed sharper and harder to resist than ordinary Spiritual Energy, equivalent to the Sword Aura slashed by her Grandmaster Sword Skill.

Jiang Yuebai wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and stood up, as the flames faded, Zhuo Qingfeng lay at the edge of the explosion, his robes marked with embers, his mouth also stained with blood.

Though disheveled, it was only minor injuries, not fundamental damage.

Jiang Yuebai took a sip of Aged Cold Clear, standing in the Water Gathering Array, recovering Spiritual Energy while watching Zhuo Qingfeng stand up again.

Seeing Jiang Yuebai’s wounds were only superficial, Zhuo Qingfeng’s eyes trembled in disbelief, amazed at her body’s resilience.

”Who exactly are you? How can someone like you be nameless within the Heavenly Interence Sect?!”

This question, not only was Zhuo Qingfeng puzzled, everyone around the plaza was puzzled.

Shi Zhongshan glanced at Wenn Miao, then stared at Wenn Ci, chuckling.

”Comprehending Thunder Martial Force, mastering two weapons, forming techniques single-handedly in an instant, judging from the power of her spell, her amount of Spiritual Energy is astounding, her physique comparable to a Buddhist Sect Martial Monk. In all aspects, she far exceeds Qi Cultivation Great Perfection, and yet she’s only Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer. Master Wenn, you tell me she’s a nobody?”

Wenn Ci looked solemn, Wenn Miao glanced at Shi Zhongshan, then spoke to Wenn Ci and Shi Zhongshan: ”This girl is similar to Lii Jiuchuan back in the day, originating from the servant class, cautious and discreet at the bottom, suppressing their edge, it’s normal they aren’t famous. Jiuchuan only gradually became renowned after Foundation Establishment.”

Wenn Ci nodded, today’s appearance of Jiang Yuebai certainly impressed her, seeming even more outstanding than Lii Jiuchuan back then.

At first, everyone thought Jiang Yuebai was unlucky when she encountered Zhuo Qingfeng, an initial misfortune.

Yet now, comprising Zhuo Qingfeng at Early-Stage Foundation Establishment spitting blood from Jiang Yuebai’s blows, without a clear result, it showed Jiang Yuebai’s might.

Who exactly is unlucky now, is not certain.

”Is this Jiang Yuebai stronger than Lu Nanzhi?”

”Not sure, haven’t seen them face off. I feel she wouldn’t be inferior to Lu Nanzhi.”

”Where did she emerge from, never heard of her name before?”

”I only knew she was a Spiritual Cultivation Master. I even laughed at her with Qii Dabao, now it seems truly shameful.”

”Hahaha, the first in Sword Sect Qi Cultivation was beaten to spitting blood by our sect’s farmer, truly satisfying hahaha.”

Mockery and discussion erupted from the Qi Cultivation disciples on the plaza’s outskirts, accompanied by their expectant gaze toward the mirage.

Shi Zhongshan heard clearly, clenched his fist and stayed silent.

Everyone anticipated the outcome, yet unbeknownst to them, Jiang Yuebai had already conceived the intent to retreat.

The small competition had barely started for half an hour. If she aimed to defeat Zhuo Qingfeng, she would need to give her all to have a chance.

She left the Eight Arrays Plate to guard Huaxi Valley, although she had bottom-line Array Plates, Array Flags, Eighth-Grade Talismans, and two Combat Puppets.

Her goal wasn’t solely to defeat Zhuo Qingfeng, but to claim the top spot in the competition.

Thus... Thirty-six stratagems, retreat is the best option!

”Lu Nanzhi!”

Jiang Yuebai shouted towards Zhuo Qingfeng’s back, taking advantage of his confusion, throwing a pile of Ice Thorns with one hand and activating Entangling Technique with the other.

Vines instantly sprouted, chilling air permeated, serpentine shadows danced.

Zhuo Qingfeng frowned, swinging his sword in a fierce sweep, like a sudden storm, instantly tore through the thorny clusters leaping out.

But Jiang Yuebai had already activated the Water Escape Talisman, escaping through the river.

Zhuo Qingfeng gripped his long sword to scan around, unable to catch any trace.

The gale swept outward from Zhuo Qingfeng, leaving a swath of bare earth.

Moments later, Zhuo Qingfeng took a deep breath to calm his mood, gaze fixed towards the light pillar in the center of this world.

”Jiang Yuebai, you won’t escape this battle!”

Returning his sword to the sheath, Zhuo Qingfeng treaded the breeze, swiftly departing.

A chorus of sighs and impatience spread around the plaza.

”I think Jiang Yuebai realized she couldn’t win against Zhuo Qingfeng, so she simply ran.”

”Indeed, she’s almost used all her cards, while Zhuo Qingfeng hasn’t gone all out, naturally she can’t win.”

Hong Tao heard the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Guiyuan Sword Sect discussing and sneered.

”As long as they all head to the center, eventually they’ll meet again, where the outcome will be decided. I advise everyone to be cautious with their words, lest you find yourself in an awkward situation.”

Gongsun Zhu, Yuu Qiuqi, and others nodded in agreement, inwardly supporting Jiang Yuebai.

A dark horse emerging triumphantly.

Shi Zhongshan remained silent; they had previously exalted Zhuo Qingfeng too highly, the initial setback now palpable in the unspoken mockery from those around, the looks making Shi Zhongshan extremely uncomfortable.

Wenn Miao swirled her wine jar with interest, watching Jiang Yuebai emerge from downstream of the river, collapsing on the bank to rest.

”Knowing when to advance and retreat, discerning priorities, not overly competitive, not bad! I hope she perseveres to the end. Besides other disciples, this Mirror World harbors even more larger threats.”

When Wenn Miao finished, everyone discovered a dense forest in front of Jiang Yuebai gathering evil qi, with ghostly shadows converging.