I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 799: Chapter 743: Jiang Yuebai vs. Moh Baichun

Jiang Yuebai scanned the surroundings of the arena. There were quite a few people, and it seemed most of them were here for her. Besides Shen Huaxi and a few others in the second group, there were also Pei Shengyue and Ye Tianlang, but there was no sign of Jiang Ling’er.

The aloof zither cultivator from Beiji Palace, Zuo Qiuhe, and Fengg Zhuxin, who’s known for handling major matters for the Fengg Family, were also present.

Other disciples from these families, whether they hadn’t taken the stage for competition or had been eliminated but hadn’t left, all gathered below. The area surrounding this arena was indeed a sea of people, only comparable to the spectators on Lu Nanzhi’s side.

Jiang Yuebai raised an eyebrow. It seemed that everyone saw her as a formidable opponent, so they came to watch in person—smart choice.

As she withdrew her gaze, Jiang Yuebai noticed the female cultivator who previously cried on stage, declaring her affection for her, was also below. When she looked over, the female cultivator excitedly shook her companion’s arm, only to receive a disdainful eye roll in return.

It seems not everyone is fond of her, haha.

Ahem~

Jiang Yuebai cleared her throat, adjusted her posture, and maintained the demeanor befitting a Righteous Dao Fairy.

Among the crowd were only Zhuge Ziyin and the Cicada Spirit; Zhuge Ziqian was absent, making Jiang Yuebai feel relieved.

Otherwise, in front of Moh Baichun’s beloved, she’d really be embarrassed to beat Moh Baichun like a dog.

”What do you plan to do, Junior Sister Wuchen?”

Jiang Yuebai spread her fingers, rotating the green snake-shaped ring on her index finger. Since refining the Snake Willow Whip, she hadn’t used it yet, unsure if its sound when whipping someone was crisp and resonant.

Moh Baichun gritted her teeth, wishing she could chop off Jiang Yuebai’s detestable hand. How did she end up drawing Jiang Yuebai, the last person she wanted to face?

Besides feeling a sense of humiliation at being beaten by a child she watched grow up, there was also the fact that she’d once sold Jiang Yuebai out, knowing full well this girl wouldn’t let her off easily.

Most importantly, Jiang Yuebai had spent four or five years with the Zhuge Family—what of the Puppetry Path did she not know?

She even individually mastered the Yin Yang Paths of an Onmyoji, something Zhuge Ziyin couldn’t achieve!

One could say, everything Moh Baichun knew, Jiang Yuebai knew!

Fight?

Fight my ass! 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

Jiang Yuebai was in the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, while Moh Baichun was only in the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul. Why even ask her plan? Just say, ”You should surrender,” and be done with it.

Moh Baichun took a deep breath, raised her hand, and as if dismantling something from behind her, a black-armored puppet walked out, standing beside her.

In typical Moh Baichun style, the puppet had no facial features, yet in stature, clothing, and the fake hair she specially crafted, it closely resembled Zhuge Ziqian.

Jiang Yuebai teased with a laugh, ”Junior Sister, you seem quite trapped in the embrace of tenderness~”

”Nonsense, stop with the jibber-jabber. Let’s see what you’ve got first!”

As soon as the words fell, Moh Baichun stepped back, the mechanisms on the black-armored puppet activated. Torrential Rain Golden Needles flashed with cold light, faintly crackling with electricity, showering down on Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai smiled, transforming into a swift wind using the Carefree Travel technique, penetrating through the needles without a scratch, and appearing instantly behind Moh Baichun.

”So fast!”

Voices of amazement rose from the crowd. Pei Shengyue and Ye Tianlang, who had their arms crossed with a nonchalant demeanor, unfolded their arms in surprise as they watched Jiang Yuebai dash out.

Pei Shengyue felt this speed was on par with Lu Nanzhi’s sword from earlier—frightening!

Zhuge Ziyin shivered involuntarily, recalling the days of being beaten up by Jiang Yuebai. The Cicada Spirit looked over in confusion, while Zhuge Ziyin remained expressionless, subtly composed.

On the arena, Moh Baichun’s pupils dilated with shock. There was no time to dodge as Jiang Yuebai swung a whip.

Azure vines extended out of thin air from Jiang Yuebai’s index finger, resembling a blue serpent gathering strength and suddenly bursting forth, accompanied by a hissing sound and afterimages, lashing towards Moh Baichun’s back.

Smack!

The long whip cracked as it made contact, slicing Moh Baichun at the waist. The point of contact vanished under the space power and strangling force of the serpent vine, severing Moh Baichun’s body in two.

No blood spilled out, making Jiang Yuebai raise an eyebrow.

With a clicking sound, the severed body transformed into two iron-plated monkeys, each swinging six sharp silver rays at the nearby Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai withdrew the long whip, her eyes smiling and brows raised, causing the six rays to halt in front of her. The two iron-plated monkeys froze mid-air, squeaking at the joints as if being pulled by two forces.

Beneath the stage, the zither-carrying Zuo Qiuhe squinted. As a Sound Cultivator, he’s most sensitive to the imperceptible due to the intangible nature of soundwaves.

He could clearly ”see” the Divine Sense Silk emerging from Jiang Yuebai’s brow, infiltrating various parts of the two iron-plated monkeys, reversing and seizing control.

”The Divine Sense Silk Technique is among the most challenging to master for Puppet Masters. Judging by the strength of her Divine Sense Silk, she must be an expert in this field.”

Beside Zuo Qiuhe, Fengg Zhuxin, dressed in red and carrying a large brush, nodded slightly, ”This individual is definitely a formidable foe for us in striving for the top three. I wonder who among us will face her first.”

Zuo Qiuhe chuckled lightly, ”Let’s see who gets unlucky.”

The confrontation on the arena persisted; Moh Baichun was nowhere to be seen. The black-armored puppet rushed forward, raising its iron palm high and chopping down fiercely.

Boom!

Even before the iron palm landed on Jiang Yuebai, the ground beneath her erupted under the formidable wind pressure generated by the palm.

Jiang Yuebai noticed that the runes etched on its palm were the ’Nine-Layered Mountain Collapse Talisman’ she had once improved while in Zhuge Family.

Proudly, Jiang Yuebai puffed out her chest, the Taihe Umbrella behind her transforming into feathers, converging instantly above her in a collision with the iron palm.

Boom!

The explosive sound roared skyward, shattering the arena floor and sending debris flying. The intense aftermath swept out in waves, crashing against the protective barriers around the arena.

The spectators below felt their hearts pound with fear just watching.

Among the dominating, peerless aftershocks, Jiang Yuebai’s hair flew in the wind, her eyes serious. With a wave of her hand, she gained complete control over the two iron-plated monkeys. Feathers flying around her like arrows from the string, she stepped and dashed out.

The black-armored puppet made a move, only to be grasped tightly by the two iron-plated monkeys, anchoring it to the spot.

Jiang Yuebai held back from destroying it completely, as a gesture of restraint.

Breaking through dust and debris, Jiang Yuebai, without hesitation, slashed towards an unoccupied corner of the arena.

In a flying arc, the feathers carried the sound of a crane’s cry, echoing in all directions. Hiding in the corner, Moh Baichun felt the irresistible, immense force, her face paling in fear.

But Moh Baichun, pressing on against the terrifying pressure, murmured, ”Closer, just a bit closer. Now’s the time!”

As the feathers were about to smash Moh Baichun, she clapped her arms together. The azure light on her arm plates surged, forming a bronze shield in an instant. The shield bore dense, interlocking runes, forming a pattern akin to a turtle shell.

This was Moh Baichun’s tried-and-true ’Nine Linked Rings Anti-Armor Talisman,’ a trump card disguised as a defensive Turtle Shell Talisman. She had once used it to counter and injure Xiong Yanhong of the Divinity Transformation Stage.

Ironically, this talisman was also created by Jiang Yuebai, yet Moh Baichun used it against her.

This girl’s power was overwhelming; perhaps the only one who could defeat her was herself.

Therefore, Moh Baichun risked being smashed into pulp, waiting until the last second to deploy this shield—to catch Jiang Yuebai off guard and land a hit.

To win or not, it was all in one gamble!