Chapter 1936 - 1937: Who Looks Up to Whom? (First Update)
Ling Feng was unaware at the moment that just by slightly attempting to demonstrate a trace of the power of time he had comprehended from that Shenxiao Hall, he was immediately spotted by Zhuge Qingtian from the nine major families.
However, this was exactly what Ling Feng hoped to see.
The more talent and strength he displayed, the more qualified he would be to truly enter the sight of the high-level members of Du Yue Heaven Palace.
Thus, he would have enough leverage to negotiate terms with Du Yue Heaven Palace.
For him, talent was capital.
Xuanyuan Longteng and some elders from the nine major families increasingly found Ling Feng mysterious, growing intensely interested in him.
However, those martial artists competing in the Sword Master List were not too fond of Ling Feng, especially because of the mocking smile he turned back at the last moment, they bore a grudge towards this arrogant guy.
Especially the female martial artist who was leading at the forefront; her eyes were sharp, as if she wanted to pierce Ling Feng through.
After all, if Ling Feng hadn’t suddenly come out, the first place would have been hers.
And now, the martial artists who arrived first at Xuanjian Villa’s outskirts began entering the Sword Pavilion.
These Sword Pavilions, a total of one hundred rooms, are actually quite similar; the order doesn’t matter as long as you can occupy one in the end, you can enter Xuanjian Villa and compete for the Sword Master List.
Ling Feng casually chose a Sword Pavilion; upon entering, just as Xiao Juanyun had said, his Sword Dao realm insights seemed to become incredibly clear.
It was like a Sword Master was by his ear, patiently teaching, granting enlightenment.
Ling Feng, who had long been stagnant in the Great Achievement realm of Sword Force, unexpectedly showed signs of advancing further.
"A great place!"
Ling Feng’s eyes lit up; with the Sword Dao enlightenment in the Sword Pavilion, combined with his operation of the "Heavenly Seizing Sword Technique," maybe within ten days his Sword Force could break through to the level of Small Perfection.
Even if he couldn’t achieve that, he wouldn’t be far off.
Just as Ling Feng was about to sit cross-legged to cultivate, a voice cold as frost, like the water from Cold Lake, chilling people to the bone, was heard from outside.
"Kid, come out, this Sword Pavilion is mine!"
Ling Feng frowned and walked out of the Sword Pavilion to see the girl who had been leading earlier.
Though she wasn’t first in the end, she was the second to arrive at the Sword Pavilion area, easily looking for a pavilion.
However, this woman insisted on having the one Ling Feng was in.
No doubt, this woman was indeed competitive!
Ling Feng glanced at the woman; she seemed to be about the same age as Xiao Juanyun, with cultivation also at the Heavenly Destiny Realm Sixth Level, reaching the high-level emperor status. Her aura was cold and fierce, and while her looks were not absolutely stunning, she was definitely a beauty. But that frosty demeanor made people keep their distance.
To reach such cultivation at her age, this woman was likely from one of the nine major families.
Ling Feng shrugged, leaning slightly against the Sword Pavilion’s pillar, gesturing towards adjacent pavilions, calmly said, "There are many such Sword Pavilions nearby, feel free to choose any one!"
"Humph, I insist on having yours!"
The woman stared at Ling Feng, teeth clenched. She almost took first place but was taken by Ling Feng, naturally feeling slightly indignant.
"Whatever you say."
Ling Feng shrugged his shoulders and surprisingly stepped out from the Sword Pavilion, calmly walked into another nearby pavilion.
Most of the martial artists had yet to arrive, leaving many Sword Pavilions vacant for free selection.
"You!"
The girl gritted her teeth, feeling like she had exerted all her strength in a punch but it landed on cotton.
Did this guy just let go of the Sword Pavilion like that?
"You spineless brat!" the girl angrily yelled at Ling Feng’s back.
"I simply refuse to engage in meaningless disputes. If you wish to face me, earn the qualification to compete for the Sword Master List first."
Ling Feng didn’t turn his head, walking straight into the Sword Pavilion, leaving the girl with only a carefree back view.
"Jerk! Don’t be shameless, do you think you can guard the Sword Pavilion and compete for the Sword Master List?"
The girl cursed under her breath, clenching her teeth, "Kid, I am Zhuge Wan’er, my name will surely be among the top ten on the Sword Master List, remember it well! On the spectator seats, keep this name in mind!"
Faced with Zhuge Wan’er’s provocative words, Ling Feng simply smiled lightly, indifferent.
Just another pampered, overbearing young lady.
We’ll see who will be looking up to whom eventually.
Entering the Sword Pavilion, Ling Feng sat cross-legged, operated the "Heavenly Seizing Sword Technique," began comprehending the Sword Dao enlightenment permeating the pavilion.
With the near-heaven-defying secret technique, Ling Feng absorbed the Sword Dao enlightenment at a rate ten times faster than anyone else, and his Sword Dao cultivation rose quickly.
Soon, all one hundred Sword Pavilions were occupied, and subsequently, the first hundred martial artists to secure Pavilions automatically became Defenders.
While cultivating in the pavilion, they also had to accept any challenger’s challenge. If defending failed, they have to vacate the pavilion.
Afterwards, these defeated ones could continue challenging other Arena Masters or seek revenge against those who defeated them.
In conclusion, peacefully guarding the pavilion for ten days wouldn’t be easy.
Of course, everyone’s energy and physical strength are limited, the rules for the Newcomer Sword Master List are that challenges can only occur during the day, and are strictly prohibited at night.
Those who violate the rules are automatically disqualified.
This is partially to allow Defenders to cultivate in the Sword Pavilion, and on the other hand, recover their physical strength for the next day’s challenges.
The first day of defending was destined to be a day of unending battles.
On the first day, besides the hundred occupied Sword Master List spots, those eliminated by ambushers included thousands more attackers remaining.
These two thousand spread across hundred Sword Pavilions meant each Arena Master would face approximately twenty challenges.
Some Arena Masters with lower cultivation realms were viewed as easy targets.
Ling Feng was one of them.
After all, his cultivation was barely at Heavenly Destiny Realm Second Layer, among the numerous emperors, definitely the lowest tier.
Indeed, Ling Feng had just sat meditatively for barely thirty breaths when the first challenger arrived.
This was a martial artist with Heavenly Destiny Realm Fourth Level cultivation, wielding a heavy sword, a burly individual, muscular and robust, resembling a Fierce Beast more than man.
Each step shook the ground.
Such a person evidently not skilled in speed, though failing to seize the opportunity, was certainly a formidable presence.