56: That's not how you fight...

The triennial Disciple Grand Competition is a big event.

Not only do the selected Chief Disciples gain great benefits, but if one can make it into the top ten of the competition, there will also be good rewards; each of the top ten will receive 100 School Contribution Points!

100 School Contribution Points is not a small amount; if one had to accumulate this contribution by doing tasks, it would take a very long time.

If someone stands out during the Disciple Grand Competition and catches the eye of the Sect Head or an Elder, being taken in as a Personal Disciple… that is also not impossible.

It is precisely because of the various benefits involved that the Disciples of the School will eagerly participate.

Four arenas were set up in the training grounds, and the Disciples drew lots, ascending the stage in order according to their lot numbers to compete.

Li Qi’s lot number was 143, ranking relatively far back, so it wasn't his turn yet.

“Disciples with lot numbers 1 and 2, please ascend the stage.”

After a managing Disciple shouted, two Disciples immediately ascended the stage.

Both of these Disciples were Martial Artists of the True Qi Realm, and both were in the early True Qi Realm; after confirming their identities and lot numbers were correct, the first match began.

“Lot number 1 Disciple, Ye Cheng, against lot number 2, Du Liang!”

“Match begins!”

As soon as the words fell, the two Disciples began to fight fiercely.

Li Qi watched with great interest from below the stage; from his current Realm, the strength of these two was negligible, but since their strengths were similar, the fight was still very entertaining.

Ye Cheng also used a set of Cloud Crane Dance Sword, having reached the Realm of proficiency, and his Moves were quite commendable when executed.

As for Ye Cheng’s opponent, Du Liang, he used a set of saber techniques, the Wild Goose Wing Saber Technique, which was his family’s inherited martial art, and it was also a High Grade martial art, not low in quality.

Although Du Liang also Cultivated Cloud Crane Dance Sword, his swordsmanship attainments were not as good as his family’s inherited saber technique, so he was currently using his family’s inherited saber technique to fight Ye Cheng.

The two, one with saber and one with sword, fought back and forth, both sides unleashing their Moves, saber lights and sword shadows enveloping various parts of the opponent’s body.

Cloud Crane Dance Sword’s Crane Shadow Chasing Wind!

This is a movement Move from Cloud Crane Dance Sword, allowing for rapid movement, like a crane soaring through the wind, making it difficult for enemies to grasp.

With sword light enveloping his body, Ye Cheng charged towards Du Liang, intending to take him down in one go.

Li Qi, standing below the stage, frowned slightly; he saw that although Ye Cheng’s Crane Shadow Chasing Wind was fast, his movement was a bit messy, lacking a certain agility.

If this were not a stage competition, but a true life-and-death struggle… such a flaw would be fatal!

Clearly, Ye Cheng’s mastery of Cloud Crane Dance Sword was still lacking, and there were deficiencies in his understanding and control of some subtle aspects of the Moves.

Although Ye Cheng’s Moves had flaws, Du Liang on the other side also did not seize the opportunity; although his family’s inherited saber technique was of good quality, he had not mastered it either.

Both sides were evenly matched, fighting with great enthusiasm.

Watching the two inexperienced fighters, Li Qi’s furrowed brow gradually relaxed, and then he shook his head helplessly.

This is the true reality of a Martial Artist; no one can be like Li Qi, who can elevate any martial art Cultivation Technique to the Realm of Perfection as long as he has enough Potential Points, with an unparalleled and flawless understanding and mastery of Moves.

Normal Martial Artists’ Moves will more or less have some problems, not just the two Disciples on this stage, but also on the other three stages.

When the Disciples on stage made their Moves, Li Qi could see some problems in their Moves.

“That’s not how you fight…”

“If it were for real… he would already be dead.”

Just then, a familiar voice sounded beside him.

Li Qi looked and saw Huangfu Ji, the current Senior Brother, had also come to this stage and was standing next to Li Qi.

Huangfu Ji looked at Ye Cheng and Du Liang displaying their swordsmanship and saber techniques on stage, with a look of disdain, as if even a dog would shake its head.

Li Qi was stunned and greeted Huangfu Ji: “Senior Brother Huangfu.”

Huangfu Ji nodded, his eyes bright: “Li Qi, you also saw the problems with their Moves, didn’t you?”

“Uh… yes.”

Huangfu Ji pointed at the stage, muttering: “That’s what I mean, look at this Crane Wing Feathering; it’s clearly a subtle and hard-to-defend swordsmanship Move, with the sword tip trembling slightly, like a crane’s wings folding, light and effortless… yet Ye Cheng uses it in a broad and open manner, swinging his sword like an axe!”

“And that Du Liang hasn’t mastered his Wild Goose Wing Saber Technique either.”

“How exquisite is that Wild Goose Returning to the Southern Sky Move? Three slashes would be enough, but this guy insists on five slashes!”

“Not to mention wasting physical strength, it also delays the opportunity to pursue the opponent… it really infuriates me.”

Li Qi looked at the chattering Huangfu Ji, feeling surprised.

A month ago, Li Qi had met Huangfu Ji once, and his dull, taciturn demeanor had left a deep impression on him.

But now Huangfu Ji seemed like a different person.

His facial expressions were extraordinarily rich, not to mention he kept talking endlessly, his eyes sparkling, making it feel as if he would rush onto the stage at any moment to correct the two on stage.

Noticing that Li Qi, standing beside him, did not respond, Huangfu Ji turned his head and saw the surprised Li Qi, laughing: “Haha, you make Junior Brother laugh; Senior Brother was a bit too excited… said a bit too much.”

In the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, Huangfu Ji was a well-known martial arts fanatic.

Although this guy usually looked listless and taciturn, as soon as he saw someone fighting, he would become energized as if he had been given a shot of adrenaline.

If he had the chance to personally engage in a sparring match, he would be even happier, like an old drunkard seeing fine wine.

It was precisely this extraordinary dedication to the Dao of martial arts that made Huangfu Ji who he is today, allowing him to hold the position of Chief Disciple for many years.

Huangfu Ji, having opened up, surprised Li Qi for a moment, but then Li Qi felt relieved; Li Qi could tell that Huangfu Ji was a very pure person, and such a person was not annoying.

“Haha, not at all, Senior Brother, this is quite good.”

“Later, you and I will compete on the same stage; I hope Senior Brother will show mercy.”

“Hahaha, not at all, Junior Brother is too polite.”

With a common topic, the two began to chat, discussing some problems encountered in martial arts practice, and the atmosphere became lively.

And Huangfu Ji became increasingly surprised by Li Qi.

He encountered many problems in his martial arts practice, but no matter what problem he raised, Li Qi could answer and offer his own insights.

Some of the profound insights even made Huangfu Ji regard him as a genius.

“Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!”

“Just a brief discussion with Junior Brother has enlightened me! Junior Brother’s martial arts talent is indeed astonishing!”

Huangfu Ji had a great impression of Li Qi, feeling a sense of regret that they hadn’t met sooner.

Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, the managing Disciple presiding over the competition shouted.

“Number 35 Huangfu Ji, against number 36 Xu Teng!”

“Please, both of you, ascend the stage!”

Huangfu Ji’s eyes lit up, and he chuckled: “It’s finally my turn.”

“Junior Brother, I’ll be gone for a moment, I’ll be back soon.”

Saying that, Huangfu Ji, holding his long sword, flashed, and with an extremely profound light-body movement, instantly appeared on the stage.

As Huangfu Ji ascended the stage, everyone present looked over.

This current Chief Disciple had profound cultivation and astonishing combat power, always being the center of attention.

And Li Qi also looked at Huangfu Ji on the stage; he was also very curious about the true strength of this current Chief Disciple.