519: Chapter 519 I'm entrusting my life to you!

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience erupted in an uproar.

Good heavens!

This favored daughter of Shenni Nunnery was far too bold, wasn't she?

Abbess Jingan knelt on the ground, her expression a complex mess.

She knew her martial niece all too well.

Luoshui had possessed an unyielding nature since childhood, never willing to bow her head before anyone.

Having been publicly humiliated by Ye Chen today and used as a whetstone, how could she possibly swallow this insult given her personality?

But the problem was...

The opponent was Ye Chen!

He was the malevolent star who even dared to wipe out the entire Nordic Saint Hall!

Even if you won against him, so what?

Would you truly dare to deal with him?

The more Abbess Jingan thought about it, the more anxious she became, and cold sweat began to bead on her forehead again.

But before she could speak,

Ye Chen could no longer hold back his laughter.

"Interesting."

"Fine, I'll grant your wish."

Luoshui was stunned.

She hadn't expected Ye Chen to actually agree.

She had thought that, given Ye Chen's character and status, he wouldn't take the provocation of a minor nun like her seriously at all.

But he actually...

Agreed?

"Good!"

Luoshui quickly suppressed her shock and tightened her grip on her short sword. "It's a deal!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and turned to look at Bai Shanshan.

"Shanshan, you'd better work hard."

"I've placed my life in your hands."

Bai Shanshan: "..."

The surrounding people: "..."

Wait...

Why did it feel like this guy was digging another pit to trap someone?

Bai Shanshan couldn't help but roll her eyes at Ye Chen, then she clenched her fists and looked at Luoshui. "If it's a fight you want, then let's fight. Who's afraid of whom?"

She sounded casual, but only she knew the pressure she felt in her heart.

She had only just stepped into the Heaven Realm today, and her cultivation hadn't even stabilized yet; the power within her body was like a wild horse that had broken its tether, liable to spiral out of control at any moment.

Meanwhile, the little nun opposite her was at the Peak Earth Realm, a genius capable of fighting those above her level.

This wouldn't be an easy fight.

But even if it wasn't easy, she had to fight.

Bai Shanshan grit her teeth, shaking off the stray thoughts in her mind as her gaze gradually became resolute.

Luoshui took a deep breath and held her short sword horizontally before her chest, pale green True Qi slowly flowing along the blade.

"Bai Shanshan, I will not show any mercy."

Hearing this, Bai Shanshan's lips curled into a smirk. "What a coincidence. Since you people planned to kidnap me, I won't show any mercy either."

As soon as she finished speaking,

the two of them moved almost simultaneously.

Luoshui struck first, kicking off the ground and lunging toward Bai Shanshan like a bolt of gray lightning!

Her movement technique was incredibly fast, like a flash of electricity.

The short sword in her hand seemed like a living thing; the tip quivered, conjuring seven or eight sword flowers that stabbed toward Bai Shanshan's vital points from different angles.

Fast!

Accurate!

Ruthless!

She held nothing back, intending to defeat Bai Shanshan as quickly as possible to show Ye Chen that she, Luoshui, was not someone to be used as a whetstone!

Bai Shanshan did not retreat.

She stood her ground and swung her right hand violently.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

A dozen or so pieces of rubble, large and small, flew up from the ground and suspended themselves in mid-air, each wrapped in a layer of pale gold True Qi.

"Go!"

With a point of Bai Shanshan's right hand, the dozen pieces of rubble shot toward Luoshui like cannonballs!

Carrying the pale gold True Qi, the rubble traced arcs through the air, sealing off Luoshui's retreat from all directions.

Luoshui's expression changed slightly; she tapped her toes on the ground and leaped into the air.

Then,

her body flipped in mid-air as she brandished her short sword to deflect the incoming rubble.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The stones collided with the blade, sending sparks flying.

However, there were too many stones and the angles were too tricky. Although Luoshui deflected most of them, one still grazed her shoulder, tearing a hole in her monastic robe.

Luoshui landed, retreating two steps to steady herself.

She looked down at the torn robe on her shoulder, a hint of solemnity flashing in her eyes.

So fast.

Bai Shanshan's object manipulation ability was even stronger than she had imagined.

She didn't seem like a beginner at all!

In her opponent's hands, those stones seemed to have eyes, hitting exactly where she pointed.

Having landed a hit, Bai Shanshan gave Luoshui no chance to breathe.

She waved both hands repeatedly, and even more rubble flew up from the ground.

This time, it wasn't just a dozen pieces, but dozens!

The dense cluster of rubble suspended in the air was like a moving barrage, surrounding Luoshui completely.

Luoshui's expression changed completely.

She had seen many martial artists who could manipulate objects, but she had never seen anyone who could control so many at once with such terrifying precision.

Bai Shanshan took a deep breath and clapped her hands together.

Dozens of stones shot toward Luoshui from all directions!

The scene was like ten thousand arrows being fired at once, blotting out the sky.

Watching this,

Ye Chen smiled slightly.

It seemed...

The results of having Bai Shanshan practice that one move over and over again back then were finally showing.

That's right.

When Bai Shanshan first started, Ye Chen had her repeatedly establish a connection with objects, and it wasn't just for the sake of proficiency.

It was so that she could adapt to any situation at any moment!

And now, the results were extremely significant.

Luoshui grit her teeth and moved her feet rapidly, dodging left and right within the rain of stones.

The short sword in her hand became a silver curtain of light, deflecting every stone that drew near.

Clang-clang-clang-clang-clang—

The dense sounds of impact were like heavy rain hitting a tin roof, with sparks flying everywhere.

Luoshui's monastic robe was torn in several more places, and one stone even grazed her cheek, leaving a shallow bloody mark on her fair skin.

But she managed to withstand this wave of offense.

Watching Luoshui weave through the rain of stones, Bai Shanshan was secretly surprised.

This little nun really did have some skill.

Any ordinary Peak Earth Realm expert would have been beaten down long ago facing this wave of attacks.

After all...

Her moves just now could be said to have integrated all the techniques Ye Chen had taught her!

Yet Luoshui had not only withstood it but was also constantly closing the distance.

She was waiting for an opportunity.

Waiting for the moment Bai Shanshan's True Qi failed to keep up.

Bai Shanshan took a deep breath; instead of continuing her offensive, she made a grasping motion with both hands.

In mid-air, those stones that Luoshui had deflected actually suspended themselves once more and shot toward Luoshui again.

Luoshui's face darkened completely.

This woman's object manipulation ability was simply absurd!

When others manipulated objects, once the object flew out, it couldn't be retrieved, but Bai Shanshan was different. Her mental power was like an invisible net, keeping those stones firmly under her control to be used however she wished.

Luoshui grit her teeth, knowing she couldn't continue to defend passively.

Otherwise...

If she kept consuming her energy like this, even if she could wait until Bai Shanshan was exhausted, she herself would likely be riddled with wounds by then!

With this thought,

she kicked off the ground and charged at Bai Shanshan like an arrow leaving a bow!

Since she couldn't win at range, she would close in!

She didn't believe that Bai Shanshan, a novice who had just entered the Heaven Realm, could block her sword in close quarters!

Seeing Luoshui's approaching figure, the corners of Bai Shanshan's mouth tilted up slightly.

"Good timing."

She didn't retreat, but instead took a step forward.

She made a grasping motion in front of her, and the largest stone flew before her like a shield, blocking her body.

Luoshui's short sword struck the stone with a dull thud.

A crack appeared on the stone's surface, but it didn't shatter.

Damn it!

This woman had actually materialized her mental power and infused it into the stone.

To the point that...

The stone couldn't be broken!

It also meant she couldn't break through Bai Shanshan's defense!

Luoshui's expression changed, and just as she was about to change her move, Bai Shanshan's right hand reached out from behind that stone.

Thump!

A palm struck Luoshui's shoulder.

Luoshui was sent flying, flipping twice in the air before barely landing and stumbling back several steps.

A sharp pain radiated from her left shoulder, and her entire arm felt numb.

Bai Shanshan withdrew her hand and looked at her palm, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She had only used fifty percent of her strength in that strike.

If she had used her full strength, Luoshui's arm would likely have been ruined.

Luoshui steadied herself and looked up, staring intently at Bai Shanshan.

Her monastic robe had several holes, and there was a shallow bloodstain on her face.

But the fighting spirit in her eyes was even more intense than before.

"Again!"

She gave a sharp cry, kicked off the ground, and charged at Bai Shanshan once more.

This time, her speed was faster and her swordplay more ruthless, every strike aimed directly at Bai Shanshan's vitals.

Bai Shanshan didn't use the rubble for ranged attacks anymore; instead, she manipulated that largest stone as both shield and weapon, engaging in close-quarters combat with Luoshui.

The two of them went back and forth, locked in a fierce struggle.

Rubble flew!

Sword light flashed!

The booming sounds of True Qi colliding echoed before the mountain gate.

The most absurd part was...

Bai Shanshan hadn't learned any martial arts techniques, yet she was actually holding her own against her opponent.

Bai Wanqing couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "A-Chen, why are Shanshan's moves so strong? When did you teach her?"

"I didn't teach her,"

Ye Chen said playfully with his arms crossed. "It's because the instructors at the police academy taught her well."

Bai Wanqing was stunned. "You mean... the military combat forms?"

"Exactly."

Ye Chen nodded and praised her generously. "Shanshan has a strong ability to adapt in martial arts; she's a good prospect."

Bai Wanqing smiled knowingly.

It was as if her sister being praised by Ye Chen was an incredibly happy occasion.

And at this moment,

the surrounding people were watching with slack-jawed amazement.

They had thought that Bai Shanshan, a novice who had just entered the Heaven Realm, couldn't possibly be a match for Luoshui.

But reality had dealt them a harsh slap in the face.

Not only was Bai Shanshan not at a disadvantage, but she was also getting more proficient as the fight went on, her control over the power in her body becoming more and more skilled.

She was even...

gradually suppressing Luoshui.

Wasn't that so?

Although Luoshui's offense was still sharp, she was no longer as at ease as she had been at the start.

Seizing the opportunity, Bai Shanshan swung both hands violently.

Dozens of stones flew out simultaneously, but they didn't head for Luoshui; instead, they flew above her head.

And then—

They plummeted.

Like a meteor shower, they poured down upon Luoshui's head!