383: Chapter 0383 Buddhist Disciples

The venue of the Tianwu Grand Tournament was deathly silent!

No one could believe that Dai Yunchuan, ranked fourth on the prodigy rankings, had been defeated just like that!?

They didn't even know what Dai Yunchuan was capable of, because he hadn't even managed to make a single move!

If it hadn't been a sparring match, Leng Bingyan's sword strike just now would likely have pierced right through Dai Yunchuan's skull!

Leng Bingyan wasn't surprised by the result at all. Following Lin Xiao for the past six months, she had experienced more battles and dangers than in the previous ten-odd years.

Her practical combat experience alone was far beyond what these sect disciples could compare to.

Furthermore, following an Earth Immortal like Lin Xiao, she had been subtly influenced, and her state of mind had unknowingly reached a higher level.

Defeating someone like Dai Yunchuan with a single-hit kill didn't feel particularly exciting; it was just a normal performance.

Leng Bingyan sheathed her longsword, turned around, and walked off the stage with style.

"Wait a minute! Hold on!!"

Dai Yunchuan shouted anxiously from behind, "I was just careless! I didn't dodge!"

Leng Bingyan didn't bother to pay him any attention and jumped off the arena stage on her own.

"Let's fight again! This young master usually doesn't hit women, which is why I fell for your trick!"

Dai Yunchuan's face was flushed red, and he was so anxious he was almost on the verge of tears. "Come back! Let's fight again..."

"Enough!!"

Yan Xueming stood up and cursed loudly, "You fool! Haven't you embarrassed us enough!?"

He never imagined in his wildest dreams that the disciple he was so proud of would be defeated so inexplicably by Leng Bingyan!

He had heard of Bai Jingfei's female disciple, but he had never heard of her being some kind of martial arts genius.

She wasn't even on the prodigy rankings!

When he thought about how he had just gone to Lin Xiao to talk tough specifically for Dai Yunchuan...

Yan Xueming wanted to just head down the mountain immediately! He had no face left to show!

As the referee, Gou Qizi hadn't expected it to end so quickly either. He belatedly announced in a loud voice:

"The winner of this match—Leng Bingyan of the Sword Forest!"

"Whoosh!—"

The surrounding stands erupted in a boiling fervor!

Bai Jingfei of the Sword Forest nodded with a look of gratification. "Good, she has truly made great progress after being away from the mountain for a year!"

"Hmph, the Prince of Zhenbei's martial arts are unparalleled. She must have practiced with the Prince often; it would be strange if she hadn't progressed," Li Qiner said with a complex look in her eyes, both happy and a bit envious.

Gu Jianxin smiled and said, "The Prince has been fighting wars in the south and north; I'm afraid he hasn't had much time to teach her. I think Junior Sister Leng has always been very talented. It must be that she received guidance from Senior Aunt Ding, which was like giving wings to a tiger."

"What, does Eldest Senior Brother mean that Master's years of teaching aren't as good as Senior Aunt Ding's few months?" Wei Yurou teased.

"I certainly don't mean that," Gu Jianxin looked at Bai Jingfei nervously. Fortunately, Sect Leader Bai was currently in high spirits and didn't pay any attention.

Sword Saint Guan Canghai stroked his beard, a hint of emotion showing in his eyes:

"Cuihua was able to comprehend a Heaven Grade sword technique from the Thousand Moon Shadows. It can be considered as making up for the regret of leaving the mountain to get married too early back then. It's a pity... it's ultimately a bit late."

Hearing this, Bai Jingfei couldn't help but sigh. If Ding Cuihua had broken through her shackles twenty years earlier, she might have had a chance to strike for the rank of Great Grandmaster.

But time waits for no one. Her current lifespan was not quite enough, unless she could make another huge stride forward in a short period.

Beside Lin Xiao, the women were now as happy as if it were the New Year, nearly dancing with joy.

"I told you! It wouldn't take many moves at all!" Wanying said proudly.

"It seems these 'prodigies' aren't all that. If Su Wansha and I went up, we could probably make it into the top few rankings."

Xie Juner was frustrated; if only she could participate. Just watching wasn't satisfying enough.

"Anyway, you're still young. In five years, let your husband sign you up, and you can represent our Prince's Mansion in the tournament," Su Wansha teased.

"Prince, is that really okay?" Xie Juner asked expectantly.

Lin Xiao pretended to think seriously and said, "No problem, but the prerequisite is that you can't have a big belly. If you're pregnant then, this Prince won't allow it!"

Xie Juner's pretty face immediately flushed crimson. She murmured with both shame and joy, "Then... then how can anyone be sure about that..."

"Don't panic. When the time comes, you can just live alone a year in advance. Just leave the Prince to us sisters," Wanying suggested in a low voice.

"I don't want that!"

Xie Juner immediately refused, both angry and laughing. "Wanying, do you think this Princess is a silly girl? Could a martial arts competition be more important than the Prince!?"

Lin Xiao watched the women laughing and playing, and his mood was also excellent. He felt that these few days at the Tianwu Grand Tournament were the most relaxed and comfortable since he had transmigrated.

"Congratulations, Prince. In time, the female warrior Leng will surely become a Sword Dao Grandmaster."

Old Celestial Master Xiao Dan turned his head and said, "The Prince might as well pay attention to the Buddhist Sect disciple in the next match."

"That little monk is named Ruoyu. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be Heroine Leng's greatest opponent for the top four."

Lin Xiao took a look and found that a handsome little monk wearing the Buddhist Sect's monastic robes had already walked onto the arena stage.

The monk was fair and thin, looking a bit like he would be easy to bully, but his eyes were particularly melancholic, clearly having quite a story.

[Ruoyu (original name A-Lai), 24 years old, exiled monarch of the Great Peacock Kingdom, disciple of the Sweeping Monk of the Buddhist Sect. Aptitude: Earth Grade]

[Ancestral Home: Great Peacock Kingdom. Marital Status: Widowed]

[Realm: Mastery of Buddhist Arts]

[Cultivation Method: Rebirth Mantra (45 years of cultivation), a secret technique of the Buddhist Sect, can deliver sinful people. Grade: Heaven Grade]

[Traits: Sovereign of a Nation (Special), Enduring Hardship (Special), Deeply Rooted Wisdom (Special)]

Lin Xiao even doubted if he had seen it wrong. He blinked hard before confirming that the monk was truly the king of the Peacock Kingdom, one of the sixteen foreign nations?

Damn! What is wrong with the monarchs of this world?

How could they be as miserable as his own wife?

It's one thing for the country to be gone, but he's even widowed? Was his wife killed?

"Ruoyu? I remember he's eighth on the prodigy rankings. Why did the Old Celestial Master specifically mention him? Is he very powerful?" Wanying asked curiously.

Old Celestial Master Xiao Dan smiled without speaking, while Daoist Cang Zhu explained, "General Mu, the prodigy rankings can only be evaluated based on the martial arts world information they have gathered."

"But in fact, the people doing the evaluating aren't any particularly powerful characters... so just take a casual look, don't take it seriously."

Lin Xiao became somewhat interested. "Didn't the Sweeping Monk say he wouldn't take disciples? Making an exception for him is quite interesting..."

Old Celestial Master Xiao Dan showed a look of surprise. "How did the Prince know he is that old monk's disciple? Even Guan Canghai and Wuming probably don't know about this."

Lin Xiao felt awkward. So this was actually a secret?

"This Prince can be considered half a Buddhist disciple himself, so naturally, I have my own ways." Lin Xiao had a look of profound mystery on his face.

Old Celestial Master Xiao Dan had a look of sudden realization, and even Daoist Cang Zhu and the others showed expressions of awe.

The Prince of Zhenbei seemed to not have much contact with the powers of the martial arts world, but in secret, he probably knew many of the martial arts world's secrets!

As expected of a powerful lord, he really isn't on the same level as their ragtag martial arts groups!