Chapter 50 A Stormy Night, The Snow Maiden's Tears

“Drink!”

As Wu Changhe gave the order, Liu Xiyue was the first to Move.

She didn’t use her ability, but instead intended to defeat you with pure swordsmanship.

In her opinion, dealing with an Assistant Instructor at the Qi and Blood Seventh Stage didn’t require using her trump card.

With a flick of her wrist, her soft sword moved like a spiritual snake emerging from its hole, taking a strange arc directly towards your face.

The sword light was elegant, and her footwork agile; it was indeed swordsmanship inherited from a noble Family.

However, facing this fierce sword strike, you didn’t even bat an eyelid.

You held your saber with one hand, seemingly casually flicking it upwards.

“Clang!”

A crisp metallic clash.

The tip of the soft sword was precisely intercepted three inches from your nose.

No matter how much force Liu Xiyue exerted, she couldn't advance an inch further.

“What?” Liu Xiyue was startled, changed her Move, and thrust again.

Swish, swish, swish!

Sword light rained down, enveloping your entire body.

But you were like a reef in the Surging Waves, unmoving.

You even used only one hand, your battle saber transforming into an impenetrable iron wall.

Blocking all of her attacks.

Moreover, each of your saber strikes landed at the precise moment her old strength was exhausted and new strength had yet to be generated.

It made her tiger's mouth numb and her Qi and blood surge.

The more Liu Xiyue fought, the more alarmed and powerless she felt.

She felt as if the sword in her hand was stirring a bottomless ocean.

Constrained everywhere, every Move missing its mark.

This suffocating sense of oppression made her vaguely recall her missing father.

Back then, when her father practiced with her, it was the same; no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break through that defense line.

“How is this possible... How can he be so strong?”

Just as her mind was unsettled, you suddenly spoke, your voice carrying a hint of playfulness.

“Classmate Xiyue, where’s your ability? Where’s your Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke?”

“You’re not trying to win against me with this soft, weak swordsmanship, are you? That might be a bit difficult, hahaha!”

“You!” Liu Xiyue’s face darkened, she let out a cold snort, and used the force to retreat.

She finally understood that she couldn’t win against you without using her full strength.

“Let’s see if you can still laugh later!”

She took a deep breath, and a powerful cold aura burst forth from her body.

Although there was no dimensional secret treasure's enhancement, the power of her Innate ability was still not to be underestimated.

“Condense!”

The moisture in the air instantly condensed, forming a dozen sharp ice spikes.

They shot towards you like arrows released from a bowstring.

At the same time, she injected all her Qi and blood into her soft sword, and her entire being transformed into a white stream of light, following closely behind.

“Now let’s see how you block this!”

However, facing this assured strike, the smile at the corner of your mouth grew wider.

“The Move is too simple, the intention too obvious.”

The next instant, your figure suddenly vanished from its original spot.

Nine Layers of Overlapping Waves · Burst!

Your speed doubled! The battle saber in your hand transformed into an aquamarine stream of light.

Instantly shattering the sky full of ice spikes.

Immediately after, you appeared beside Liu Xiyue like a ghost.

“What?!”

Before she could react, the back of your saber had already heavily slapped her shoulder.

“Bang!”

Liu Xiyue felt a huge force strike her, and her entire body flew back several meters, staggering backward and nearly falling.

You didn’t pursue, but stood in place, sheathing your saber.

“Again,” you said faintly, “Is this all you’ve got?”

“Bastard!”

Liu Xiyue was furious; she had never suffered such humiliation.

She launched another fierce attack, her sword Moves becoming more frantic, her cold aura more biting.

But it was still useless.

The man in front of her felt as vast and profound as the sea.

No attack could break through the saber in his hand.

You not only defended flawlessly but even had the leisure to

And in the intense confrontation, you muttered to yourself, activating the classic

“Your sword swings are weak, your Move changes are clumsy, your footwork is loose, your reactions are slow; not a single Move is decent!”

You blocked with every word, as effortlessly as playing with a child.

“You want to compete with me on the same stage? Dream on!”

“Go home and practice for another ten years!”

These lines had been repeatedly polished by you; this was the enjoyment of a seasoned artist.

At this point, you were completely immersed in the act.

This barrage of machine-gun-like taunts.

Coupled with your flawless defense, it was like heavy hammers smashing against Liu Xiyue’s chest.

“Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!”

Liu Xiyue’s mental state completely collapsed.

She desperately urged her Qi and blood, trying to fight you to the death.

But her eyes were uncontrollably red.

Facing your overwhelming pressure, like a towering mountain, coupled with those soul-crushing words.

This favored daughter of heaven, who had always had smooth sailing, finally broke down.

Liu Xiyue, you cried out of frustration.

Indeed, even in battle.

Tears still unbiddenly streamed from the corners of her eyes, turning into ice crystals.

She cried and swung her sword, her sword Moves becoming even more chaotic due to emotional loss of control.

“That’s enough.”

Looking at the opponent you had 'scolded' into tears, your gaze sharpened.

“Her mental state has collapsed, full of flaws.”

“Let me show you what real weapon techniques are!”

Boom!

You no longer concealed your strength, and the illusory 'Red Scale Blood Robe' from the Perfection of the Ninth Stage of Qi and Blood flashed and disappeared.

You gripped your saber with both hands, imbued with the Nine Layers of Overlapping Waves force and Profound Water Power, and slashed down fiercely!

“Clang!”

The soft sword vibrated violently, and Liu Xiyue felt a mountain-toppling, sea-overturning force surge towards her.

She could no longer support herself, and her entire body, like a kite with a broken string, was directly flung to the edge of the arena.

“Cough, cough…”

She struggled to get up, her white clothes stained with dust, her hair disheveled.

She lost.

Lost completely.

But she was still unconvinced.

“I can’t lose... I still need to avenge my parents... I still need to reclaim everything that belongs to me...”

Recalling her missing parents, and the wolf-like relatives and enemies in her Family.

Liu Xiyue’s nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Wiping away her tears, she tremblingly stood up, looking at you with unconcealed defiance.

“You villain! Hiding your Realm! Only using underhanded tricks...”

“If you didn’t have a Realm advantage, I... how could I have lost...”

Looking at her aggrieved yet stubborn expression, you sighed.

“I knew you’d say that.”

You shook your head, sheathed your saber, and crouched slightly.

“Watch closely, what true saber techniques are.”

“This saber strike will be very fast.”

Secret Technique · Surging Waves!

Clang—!

The moment the saber was drawn, heaven and earth seemed to lose their color.

A Zhan blue Saber Qi, like Surging Waves crashing on the shore, instantly traversed dozens of meters.

It grazed Liu Xiyue’s cheek, leaving a half-meter deep crack on the alloy floor behind her!

Liu Xiyue was stunned.

The terrifying saber wind disheveled her hair and also scattered her last shred of pride.

Her legs gave out, and she collapsed to the ground.

Looking at the saber mark so close, and recalling the fleeting sense of death from that instant, she could no longer hold back.

“Waaah—!”

This aloof ice queen of the school actually burst into loud sobs in front of all the teachers and students.

You were dumbfounded.

“Oh no, did I go too far?”

You scratched your head, walked over quickly, and reached out your hand, wanting to pull her up.

“Alright, alright, don’t cry.”

“Haven’t you found your own shortcomings?”

You squatted down, putting on a gentle smile.

“Although you’re very weak now, your foundation is decent.”

“As long as you’re willing to learn, I’ll teach you.”

“This duel can be nullified, and the matter of dating can be put aside.”

Liu Xiyue looked up, her face tear-streaked like pear blossoms after rain: “R-really?”

“Of course, I am a gold medal teaching assistant.” You nodded.

Then, changing the subject, you revealed your true intentions, “However... you’ll have to pay.”

“This duel can be nullified, and the matter of dating can be put aside.”

“If you’re not convinced, we can fight again until you learn.”

“But, that will be a different price.”

This wasn't because you were greedy, but because you knew that only by establishing a bond of interest.

Could you more naturally approach her and obtain the Liu Family’s Yuan Wu Dharma Gate and kaiyuan stone resources.

But that was for later; for now, the plan was proceeding smoothly.

In the shadows.

Cold Kite held popcorn she got from who knows where.

Chewing, she grumbled, “Does this kid know how to date? He made her cry?”

“But... this trick seems quite effective?”

On the stage.

Wu Changhe glanced at the sobbing Liu Xiyue.

Then he looked at you, who had an innocent expression, shook his head helplessly, and announced loudly.

“Match over! Winner, Li Ang!”

Below the stage.

The boys looked at you with complex emotions.

Both shocked by your hidden terrifying strength and envious that you could make the school belle cry and then take advantage of the situation.

The girls, on the other hand, had various expressions.

Several junior schoolmates and female classmates who had a crush on you were secretly heartbroken, while Liao Lanqian, who had always idolized you.

Even cried her eyes out, hugging her best friend Chen Xiaoan: “Wuwuwu... Assistant Instructor Li has been snatched away...”

This battle completely stirred up the situation in Longnan City.

And you, you were already at the center of the storm.