157: Wang Wenqing's plan! (Combined chapter, asking for monthly votes)

The Taiji Diagram on the sword guard of Mu Qianshan's Zifu Sword rotated.

Xuan Yan Swordplay directly changed to Xuan Ting Swordplay.

From wide and sweeping moves, it became as swift as lightning, and the speed of the sword moves increased by another level.

Although Xuan Yan Swordplay was not as fast as Xuan Ting Swordplay, it was still faster than the long spear that used a skill.

And now that it had changed to the even faster Xuan Ting Swordplay, the long spear in the white-haired Student’s hand could no longer keep up with Mu Qianshan's speed.

“Was I seeing things just now? He doesn’t seem to have used a Skill Card,” a second-year Student on the spectator stand rubbed his eyes and said.

“It should be a skill of the long sword in his hand.”

“Can a blue-grade long sword have two attack forms?”

“Who made this? Which master? I want one too.”

A second-year Student whose weapon was also a sword looked at this scene in the arena, excited.

“I'll ask him later, after all, we are classmates now.”

“Alright.”

“But it looks like he’s going to lose, huh.”

A young man propped his chin and looked at the white-haired Student who was struggling to parry in the arena, saying with a smile.

“Speaking of which, will he continue to challenge?”

“He probably will.”

“Then who will be next?”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's gaze turned to a girl next to them.

The girl's face darkened.

That's right, she was the Student ranked 920th among the second-year Students.

If according to the challenge rules within the top fifty, if he were to continue challenging, she would most likely be chosen.

“Zhou Jiaqin, how about it? Do you have confidence?”

“Confidence my ass!”

The girl couldn't help but curse; just by looking at that guy, she knew his strength must not be weak.

Plus the weapon in his hand.

One could only say that the white-haired Student was too weak; he didn't even test out the challenger's defensive equipment.

She herself was also a melee combat professional, and her skills might not necessarily be stronger than his.

Zhou Jiaqin was a bit annoyed, silently hoping in her heart that he wouldn't choose her as his opponent.

“What's going on?!”

Just as everyone was laughing and teasing Zhou Jiaqin, and Zhou Jiaqin was feeling annoyed, the Martial Arts Arena suddenly disappeared.

Someone who hadn't been paying attention to the situation in the arena instantly froze.

Completely unaware of what had just happened.

“No, he just instantly defeated him like that?”

Some hadn't noticed, but there were still people who had.

In the battle just now, Mu Qianshan directly pressed the sweeping spear to the ground with a clever move.

Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent's long spear couldn't defend, the Zifu Sword directly pierced through the white-haired Student’s chest.

With that, the battle ended!

“I remember his blue-grade defensive equipment was A-grade, wasn't it? How was it instantly broken?”

“Yeah, the A-grade blue-grade Heavy Rhino Armor, although a bit heavy, its defense was impeccable.”

“Furthermore, the Heavy Rhino Armor's skill can greatly reduce sharp weapon damage, yet it was pierced through by the sword in his hand just like that?”

They didn't understand, and those who hadn't paid attention to the battle in the arena just now understood what had happened after hearing the explanation from those next to them.

“Directly piercing through, really?”

“The Heavy Rhino Armor didn't even activate.”

The Combat Class theory teacher who had followed along suddenly spoke.

The second-year Students' gazes all turned to the teacher.

“Didn't you notice? The Heavy Rhino Armor on him didn't even release a defensive phantom before his chest was pierced through.”

“Teacher, do you mean there's something wrong with the sword in his hand?”

“Yes, it most likely has the characteristic of ignoring defense.”

After the Combat Class theory teacher finished speaking, he was also a bit confused: “But why would such a skill appear on a blue-grade card? It shouldn't.”

“Sure enough, I knew this weapon card was made by a master.”

“I'll ask him if he has the master's contact information; I also want to make a card.”

“My weapon card also needs to be replaced.”

Everyone was discussing, and at this time, the white-haired Student who had exited the battle was also very bewildered.

“Why was I defeated by you without my defensive equipment even activating?”

Compared to others, he clearly understood that his defensive equipment indeed did not activate.

“Oh, that, maybe you were just unlucky.”

Mu Qianshan smiled slightly, but he wasn't lying either.

If you were lucky, would my Zifu Sword's Wonderful Method characteristic have activated?

After Mu Qianshan finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to the white-haired Student in front of him.

He had no hobby of telling others all his information in detail.

People, it's better to be mysterious, keep some trump cards, it's good for oneself.

Mu Qianshan looked down at his phone, and sure enough, his ranking had risen.

Mu Qianshan smiled as he looked at Jiang Yuan, who was in the 500s ahead of him.

“Let's see if I can catch up to you today.”

Of course, he had no intention of challenging Jiang Yuan.

Let alone Shi Ji, he had no way against even Nezha alone.

Compared to others boasting about being invincible among those of the same rank, Mu Qianshan, who truly understood Jiang Yuan, felt that they were not boasting at all.

Or rather, it wasn't boasting; it was stating a fact.

Jiang Yuan truly achieved invincibility among those of the same rank.

At least among the people he knew, including the Students of Zhongyuan Academy.

Under the same level, no one could defeat Jiang Yuan.

Putting aside other things, with the Linglong Pagoda there, those of the same strength realm had no way against the Linglong Pagoda.

Of course, that was only for now.

Later, if they all used purple-grade Skill Cards, the advantage of the Linglong Pagoda would no longer exist.

However, by that time, Jiang Yuan should have successfully upgraded his Linglong Pagoda.

At that time, he would still be invincible among those of the same rank.

Thinking of this, Mu Qianshan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Jiang Yuan was already invincible among those of the same rank.

Then should I try to become invincible among those of the same rank, excluding Jiang Yuan?

Although it felt a bit embarrassing.

But losing to Jiang Yuan was just losing to Jiang Yuan.

It wasn't as if he hadn't lost to him before.

After Mu Qianshan smiled, he unhesitatingly sent a challenge to Zhou Jiaqin, the Student ranked 920th among the second-year Students.

As soon as Mu Qianshan's challenge was sent, Zhou Jiaqin on the spectator stand rose with a helpless expression.

“Why are you here?”

Mu Qianshan looked at the crowd in the spectator stands and the rising Zhou Jiaqin, a little surprised.

“That’s good, it saves us some time.”

Mu Qianshan was a bit excited; he had just entered his second year and hadn't attended a single class yet, so he didn't know those people.

He was currently only excited about saving time.

“Who made this weapon card of yours?”

“Do you see those people? They all want the contact information of the creator.”

“If possible, can you tell us?”

After Zhou Jiaqin came up, she didn't mention the battle but first asked Mu Qianshan this question.

“I'll have to ask him first.”

Mu Qianshan thought for a moment before replying.

“But let's have the battle first.”

“Alright.”

Zhou Jiaqin said, and then entered the Martial Arts Arena with Mu Qianshan.

Battle start!

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...

“Hmm, great, the order is finally almost complete!”

Two days later, Jiang Yuan in the Gathering Star Array couldn't help but stretch.

The first batch of order information sent by Tong Yuchang was now largely completed.

The remaining small portion, with Jiang Yuan No. 2 there, would only take about an hour to complete.

“You hurry up and continue too; let's work together to finish faster.” Jiang Yuan No. 2, in another Gathering Star Array, heard Jiang Yuan's voice and shouted back at Jiang Yuan.

“I'll leave the rest to you.”

Jiang Yuan looked at Jiang Yuan No. 2 in the Gathering Star Array with a smile.

“My resources are very important. Now I'm going to challenge higher-ranked people.”

Jiang Yuan said, waving his hand, “I'll leave the rest to you. Remember to send it to Tong Yuchang later, don't let him keep rushing us.”

“You guy! Alright, you go. You even leave sending things to me, you lazy bum.”

Jiang Yuan No. 2 was a bit annoyed; they were both two different individuals split from one consciousness, so who didn't know who?

However, what Jiang Yuan said also made sense, so Jiang Yuan No. 2 could only choose to accept it.

Jiang Yuan No. 2, the clone, was somewhat similar to Shi Ji and Nezha, but also somewhat different.

For example, he, like Nezha and Shi Ji, couldn't be too far from Jiang Yuan.

But the difference was that if Jiang Yuan went to another space.

For example, places like the Martial Arts Arena, grotto-heavens, or the Dream Tower, Nezha and Shi Ji couldn't exist, but the clone could exist for a period of time.

After a period of time, without the connection to Jiang Yuan's main body, he would directly dissipate.

The dissipation of a clone was different from dissolving a clone.

After a clone dissipated, all cultivation results and the clone's memories would also dissipate.

Unlike dismissing a clone, these would all return to the main body.

After all, they were no longer in the same space. If they dissipated and couldn't find the main body, they would naturally transform into the origin of heaven and earth.

However, it was still possible for Jiang Yuan to enter the Martial Arts Arena and Dream Tower.

The time wasn't very long; as long as he returned from the Martial Arts Arena or Dream Tower, the two would reconnect, and the clone wouldn't dissipate.

"Don't worry, I'll be quick."

"It's a good thing I'm your clone, otherwise you'd be making cards at home while I went out to fight them."

After Jiang Yuan No. 2 said this indignantly, a blue light flashed again in the Gathering Star Array.

Jiang Yuan chuckled. Although Jiang Yuan No. 2's words were unpleasant, he was still making cards non-stop, wasn't he?

"Alright, I'll bring you something delicious when I come back."

"Is it ice cream? Mu Qianshan, I want some too!"

As soon as delicious food was mentioned, Nezha, who was beside Jiang Yuan, also became excited.

Nezha liked sweet, cool foods.

For example, ice cream, sundaes, candied haws, and so on.

As a huge fan of snacks, Nezha also didn't have to worry about cavities or diarrhea, so Jiang Yuan let him be.

"Okay, I'll buy it for you later, but we need to go fight now."

There was still half an hour until the agreed time.

If they rushed over now, it should be just right.

"Oh, Jiang Yuan, long time no see."

However, as soon as Jiang Yuan left his door, he ran into Mu Qianshan.

Mu Qianshan was also slightly excited when he saw Jiang Yuan.

After the battle that day, he went to look for Jiang Yuan again.

However, Jiang Yuan was still making cards.

He heard from Shi Ji that Jiang Yuan had taken on a big order and might not have any free time for the next two days.

There was nothing he could do; Mu Qianshan could only go home and wait for Jiang Yuan to finish making cards.

Shi Ji didn't let Mu Qianshan into the house.

After all, she didn't know if Jiang Yuan wanted to hide the idea of his clone.

If he wanted to hide it, and she brought Mu Qianshan in, wouldn't it be exposed?

So, to be safe, Shi Ji didn't bring Mu Qianshan into the house.

However, Shi Ji quickly understood.

There might be no need to hide it from Mu Qianshan.

"Is your big order finished?"

"No, but a challenge has been issued, and the agreed time is in half an hour."

"Oh, I see. What about your big order then? Will you make it when you come back?"

"Of course not."

Jiang Yuan smiled, pointing his thumb back towards his home.

"Remember the Skill Card I told you about? I made it."

Mu Qianshan was stunned: "So you mean you're going out to play, no, you're going out to fight, and then your clone will make cards at home, is that right?"

"That's right."

Jiang Yuan gave a thumbs up: "Come on, want to watch my battle?"

"Sure."

Mu Qianshan smiled: "Do you know what my ranking is now?"

"Since I left, you should be ranked first, right?"

Jiang Yuan smiled. Although Mu Qianshan's strength among the new Students might not be as consistently ranked first as his own.

But at the very least, he was in the top five.

And since Mu Qianshan was so confident now, he should have already reached first place.

"Young man, you should see what my current strength is before you say anything."

Mu Qianshan smiled, directly unleashing his aura on Jiang Yuan.

Shi Ji, following behind the two, felt slightly awkward.

Well, she forgot to tell Jiang Yuan about Mu Qianshan's breakthrough.

But it wasn't a big problem; it was better to let Mu Qianshan give Jiang Yuan a surprise himself.

"You successfully broke through! When did this happen?" Jiang Yuan was indeed surprised.

"Just two days ago when I came to find you, but Shi Ji said you were making cards."

"Oh, oh, alright. These past two days have indeed been hectic." Jiang Yuan rubbed his temples.

These two days had truly been tough on himself.

Every day was either making cards or recovering mental energy, and then waiting to make cards.

This kind of life was truly too difficult.

But fortunately, he would have a clone to help him in the future.

Once the Skill Card's quality improved and it was upgraded, he might have more than one clone.

At that time, he would directly use his clones to open a Mythical Skill Card supply factory.

Then he would ship all over the world and become the richest person in the world.

Finally, he would marry a beautiful and wealthy woman and reach the pinnacle of life.

Just thinking about it made him a little excited.

"By the way, what was your ranking again?" After indulging in a bit of fantasy, Jiang Yuan quickly snapped back and asked Mu Qianshan curiously.

"I'm already ranked 601!"

"601? That fast!"

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment. He seemed to be only ranked in the 500s right now, right?

"Yes, but I'm almost at a bottleneck now."

Mu Qianshan said, a little disappointed.

After a series of victories that day, he directly reached the 602nd position.

However, reaching this position meant he had hit his bottleneck.

When he continued to challenge the 570th ranked Student, he was already unable to defeat him.

Because his opponent was already at the Xuanxiao Middle Stage.

Helpless, he could only retreat step by step, and then successfully defeated the 601st ranked Student, reaching the 601st position.

If he wanted to continue fighting forward, he would need to improve his strength again or purchase new Skill Cards.

"Amazing! I didn't expect your strength to improve so quickly!" Jiang Yuan couldn't help but give a thumbs up, saying to Mu Qianshan.

"By the way, have you thought about how you're going to improve next?"

"I'll improve my swordplay."

Mu Qianshan thought for a moment and said.

There was nothing left to improve in terms of equipment.

Both the Zifu Sword and the Purple Ribbon Garment were considered top-tier equipment for his current strength.

In terms of Skill Cards, there wasn't much room for improvement either.

He had Skill Cards for ranged attacks, status buffs, and so on.

And with the Linglong Pagoda plus sword control techniques, he could barely be called invincible among his peers.

He also had displacement Skill Cards and life-saving Skill Cards.

Indeed, there was nothing else to improve.

Next, the only thing he could improve was his raw strength.

...

...

"Master, do we really need to spread this news?"

In the office, a third-year Student looked at his master and asked, somewhat confused.

"Of course, we need to spread it. Otherwise, why would I call you here?" Wang Wenqing frowned, looking at his disciple and retorting.

"But for a heavenly material and earthly treasure of the quality of purple zenith ancient ginseng, we can totally get it ourselves. Why spread it out?"

"To get Jiang Yuan into the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield."

Wang Wenqing turned around: "This spiritual treasure, which can alleviate muscle atrophy, although not as good as the Vitality Flower in my hand, is still a very good spiritual treasure. What do you think he'll do when he hears this news?"

"He'll enter the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield and obtain it at all costs!"

The third-year Student's eyes lit up: "He refused your apprenticeship, so you want to lure him to the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield and have him die there, right?"

"After all, he's only at the Xuanxiao Early Stage!"

Wang Wenqing turned his head, his eyes cold as he looked at his disciple: "Is that the kind of image you have of me?"

"I'm sorry, I misspoke!"

A cold sweat instantly broke out on the disciple's face, and he quickly lowered his head to admit his mistake.

"I want to put more pressure on him!"

Wang Wenqing turned his head, a look of appreciation in his eyes: "Do you know why Lan Jingtong's strength improved so quickly?"

"Because he had pressure, the pressure of dying if he didn't break through!"

"Do you know why I was able to reach my current strength? Because I also fought my way out of various life-and-death situations!"

"He is even more talented than me, more talented than Lan Jingtong, yet he stays cooped up in the safe environment of the academy every day!"

As Wang Wenqing spoke, his brows couldn't help but furrow, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"He should be my disciple; that way, he will progress faster. That woman, Li Yueying, will only spoil him!"

Wang Wenqing's eyes were filled with annoyance.

Only by pushing such a genius will greater potential be unleashed.

He had already made a plan, but he didn't expect that woman, Li Yueying, to cut him off!

There's nothing I can do. To prevent the genius of my Zhongyuan Academy from falling, I can only do it myself!

Wang Wenqing turned to look at his timid disciple with some disdain.

Disciples are just afraid of comparison.

"Alright, go do it!"

"Hmph!"

"I think you all need some pressure too!"