273: Challenge Xu Qing

Hearing this, Xu Qing raised her eyebrows slightly.

"My Realm is only Five-Star Martial Ancestor, but my Soul Power has reached Spirit Realm Great Perfection. When using Word Spirit, I can also possess the combat power of a low-star Martial Venerable. Lu Dazhuang, why are you asking this?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Third Senior Sister, I’ve changed my mind. I’m a little interested in taking on the position of Peak Master. Since Third Senior Sister doesn't agree, would you mind giving me some pointers?"

As soon as Lu Xingchen said this, everyone present was extremely shocked.

Xu Qing frowned and said in a deep voice, "Lu Dazhuang, what do you mean by this? You should know that for every minor Realm difference in Soul Power, the gap in strength is enormous. With your Late Spirit Realm strength, you absolutely cannot be my opponent!"

Liu Ruyan also said softly, "Junior Brother, I know you're a bit upset about being rejected, but there's no need to show off. I am the First Senior Sister, and I have the most say in Lingyun Sect. Even if Xu Qing doesn't agree, I can still appoint you as Peak Master."

"There's no need to do something reckless and get yourself injured; it would be a loss then."

Li Changbai, on the other hand, raised his eyebrows slightly, not joining the discussion, merely saying lightly, "This Junior Brother is quite interesting!"

Lu Xingchen smiled and said, "First Senior Sister, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not an arrogant or rude person. Since I dare to challenge Third Senior Sister, I naturally have my confidence. Please rest assured!"

Immediately, Lu Xingchen turned to look at Xu Qing and said with a smile, "Third Senior Sister, I wonder if you would grant me a spar? If I win, let me take on the position of Peak Master. How does that sound?"

Xu Qing nodded slightly: "Your strength is a bit lacking, but your spirit is quite good. In that case, I'll give you some pointers! If you lose, I won't ask for any conditions; you can just go back and Cultivate diligently."

"I don't even need you to defeat me; as long as you can withstand my attacks for five minutes, I'll count it as your win!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen felt a warmth in his heart.

Although Xu Qing's attitude towards him was a bit poor, she didn't treat him unfairly in her actions. Not only did she not raise the stakes, but she also proposed the 'five-minute' unequal treaty.

It seems this Third Senior Sister is also a person with a sharp tongue but a kind heart!

Suddenly, Lu Xingchen's favorability towards Lingyun Sect greatly increased.

After his trip to the Demon Domain, even without using fighting Qi, Lu Xingchen could contend with Martial Venerable Experts with just his Physical Body strength.

He had originally intended to directly withstand Xu Qing's Soul attacks and then crush her with his Physical Body strength.

But since there was the 'five-minute' condition, there was no need to expose his true strength.

He would just use Soul Power to fight!

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alright, I accept this wager!"

Xu Qing said in a deep voice, "So calm and composed, I wonder if you have real skill or are just bluffing? Alright, let's go to the Martial Arts Field!"

Everyone flew towards the Martial Arts Field.

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Xingchen and Xu Qing stood on the arena.

Liu Ruyan was still worried and shouted loudly, "Xu Qing, be careful! If you hurt Junior Brother, I will definitely not let you off easily!"

Xu Qing nodded helplessly, smiling wryly, "Got it, First Senior Sister, I'll go easy. Look how you dote on Lu Dazhuang! Those who know understand he's your Junior Brother, but those who don't might think he's your little lover."

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan's pretty face flushed slightly.

"How dare you talk to me like that? Xu Qing, are you itching for a beating?"

On the arena, Lu Xingchen cupped his hands in greeting to Xu Qing and said with a smile, "Third Senior Sister, please enlighten me!"

Xu Qing nodded slightly, no longer wasting words, and launched her attack.

Her Soul Power surged out, condensing into a fiery red giant bird, which then flew towards Lu Xingchen.

"Word Spirit, Curse Annihilation!"

"Word Spirit, Dustless Land!"

Facing a master of Spirit Realm Great Perfection, Lu Xingchen dared not be careless and immediately used two types of Word Spirit.

A black light wave flew out from Lu Xingchen's palm, heading towards Xu Qing and merging into her body.

Affected by 'Curse Annihilation', Xu Qing fell into a weakened state, with all her attributes weakened, and her combat power decreased by thirty percent.

Even the light on her fiery red flying bird dimmed a little.

The waves of weakness coming from her body made Xu Qing uncomfortable. She frowned and said in a deep voice, "Curse Annihilation?"

"Teacher only left Lingyun Sect three years ago. Within these three years, you've learned 'Curse Annihilation', which makes you quite a person. No wonder Teacher took a liking to you!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Just luck."

The fiery red flying bird fiercely crashed into the 'Dustless Land', creating ripples on the colorless barrier, but it still couldn't break through the defense.

This was normal.

It was widely known that in combat, defense was easier than offense.

Moreover, 'Dustless Land' was a very powerful Word Spirit, and not many in the entire Lingyun Sect had learned it.

Lu Xingchen exerted his full strength, pouring all his Soul Power into the colorless barrier.

Although Xu Qing's fiery red flying bird was powerful, it failed to break through Lu Xingchen's defense, and its color grew increasingly dim.

Xu Qing said in a deep voice, "To be able to withstand my attack with Late Spirit Realm strength, Lu Dazhuang, you are very impressive! There's a reason Teacher chose you."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "So, have I passed?"

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Don't be in a hurry, I haven't shown my true skills yet!"

"Word Spirit, Curse Annihilation!"

This time, it was Xu Qing who shouted these words.

That's right, Xu Qing also knew 'Curse Annihilation' and 'Dustless Land'!

They were all personal Disciples of Jiang Taishen, and in the Cultivation of Soul Power, she might not necessarily be weaker than Lu Xingchen.

A black light wave shot towards Lu Xingchen, merging into his body.

Lu Xingchen also felt a sense of weakness, his Soul Power diminished, making it more difficult to maintain the barrier.

Lu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly.

This 'Curse Annihilation' had always been something he used on others, but he didn't expect to be hit by it himself this time.

It had to be said, this feeling of weakness throughout the body was truly unpleasant!

Without any hesitation, Lu Xingchen summoned his Fusion Spirit Flame.

Whether it was Glazed Pure Fire or Dragon Heart Flame, both were among the best existences on the Tianyuan Continent.

Now, with the two fused with Purple Crystal Flame, their power was even greater.

Lu Xingchen was certain that even in the entire Central Continent, no one in the younger generation would possess a stronger Spirit Flame than him.

As for those Saints, since they had mastered Power of Law, it was possible for them to create even more powerful flames.

All three Spirit Flames possessed the power to scorch the Soul, and now that they were integrated, the damage to Soul Power was even greater.

The milky-white flames adhered within the barrier, greatly increasing its power.

The 'Dustless Land' was even stronger than before Lu Xingchen was afflicted by 'Curse Annihilation'.

The fiery red flying bird was scorched by the Fusion Spirit Flame, becoming increasingly dim.

Xu Qing knew that ordinary attacks would no longer be effective, so she recalled the fiery red flying bird and said in a deep voice, "What a powerful Spirit Flame!"