Chapter 364 - 363

Chapter 364: Chapter 363 "Two Women Who Are Not Just VasesUnexpectedly, Dongfang Meng, who seemed to be severely injured, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth, and on the brink of collapse, underwent a dramatic change in demeanor after Tianshuang and Xie Yuhe had been rescued by their respective sects. She appeared as if nothing had happened, and seemed even more powerful than before the fight began. Qingchengyue was stunned and somewhat disbelieving of what she saw.

Could it be that Dongfang Meng had been pretending all along? That she had never been injured at all? How could that be possible?

Qingchengyue found nothing strange about the disciples of Xie Yuhe and Tianshuang being rescued by masters from their own sects; she had anticipated this possibility!

The four women who came to the martial contest were all cream of the crop from their respective sects, the disciples who were being given special training. Take Xie Yuhe for instance, she might be the only person within the Ancient Martial Sects to have combined superpower with Ancient Martial Inner Strength. Although not very powerful yet, it was only a matter of time before she climbed to higher levels of strength, which the Flying Knife Sect would surely protect.

As for Tianshuang, there was even less need to mention her. The Ice Flame Scripture she cultivated was incredibly powerful and surrounded by legends of freezing the world. There were very few in the world capable of cultivating the Ice Flame Scripture, requiring not only talent but also comprehension. Those who met these criteria still needed the protection of several high-ranking sect members during their cultivation, ready to supply Inner Strength at any moment to prevent them from being killed by the Ice Flame’s backlash.

Therefore, with the amount of effort Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect spent on Tianshuang’s cultivation of the Ice Flame Scripture, possibly even more than the Flying Knife Sect spent on Xie Yuhe, how could they just watch their painstakingly cultivated disciple die? They would undoubtedly have someone watching in secret, ready to save the day when needed.

Among the numerous Ancient Martial Sects, probably only the Ancient Tomb Sect was down to a single disciple, Dongfang Meng. This was because the Ancient Tomb Sect had very strict requirements for choosing disciples. Beyond being young and beautiful, they must also be virgins before entering the sect, as this was a prerequisite for practicing the initial Jade Maiden Heart Scripture. The requirement to be young and beautiful was a tradition that had been handed down and had never changed.At this time, in the forest behind Longteng University, there were only three people left. Aside from Dongfang Meng and Qingchengyue, there was one other person: Ye Tianchen, who was hiding in the shadows. Ye Tianchen had originally planned to intervene to save Dongfang Meng. After all, he had promised Yang Yi and the top leader to protect her. Despite not being too familiar or fond of these women, Ye Tianchen was a man of his word; he couldn’t stand idly by as Dongfang Meng died. Furthermore, the Ancient Tomb Sect to which this woman belonged was very kind-hearted. They aimed to establish a Martial Arts Alliance for less bloodshed, and this resonated with Ye Tianchen.

However, just as Ye Tianchen was about to act, Dongfang Meng’s aura suddenly became so powerful that it was unbelievable, stronger even than before she fought Qingchengyue. This made Ye Tianchen halt his advance and lean against a large tree to observe. He wanted to witness the upcoming intense fight between Dongfang Meng and Qingchengyue.

Ye Tianchen was also very curious about the Absolute Skills of the Ancient Martial Sects. Their power was definitely no less than that of his Superpower Killing Skill, and thus worth learning. He even started thinking about the possibility of practicing the Absolute Skills of Ancient Martial Sects, no longer exclusively focusing on seeking the Shaolin Yijin Jing. After all, having many skills doesn’t overwhelm one!

"You weren’t injured?" Qingchengyue frowned and stared intently at Dongfang Meng as she inquired.

"Our battle has only just begun. Next, I won’t hold back, and I hope you won’t disappoint me!" Dongfang Meng said coldly, brimming with confidence.

Qingchengyue was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly said with a smile,

"Do you wish to muster your strength for a fight to the death with me? If so, you’re mistaken, for you are not my match now!"

"Let’s try and see, shall we?"

Whoosh

Dongfang Meng moved, charging at Qingchengyue with incredible speed. Simultaneously, with a gesture of her right hand, the Phoenix Jade Sword, previously in Qingchengyue’s possession, swiftly flew into Dongfang Meng’s grip. It became a streak of cold light, lunging toward Qingchengyue.

Although her words seemed casual, Qingchengyue did not dare to be careless. Dongfang Meng’s strength exceeded her expectations, and she hadn’t foreseen how powerful Dongfang Meng could be. Should this woman continue to grow, she would become a formidable foe for Qingchengyue, who had always been esteemed as the most extraordinary martial talent in the Ancient Martial Sects for centuries. Even if including some of the younger male disciples, Qingchengyue might not be the strongest.

After all, there are male disciples with deep cultivation who cannot be considered part of the younger generation. Qingchengyue, being in her early twenties and possessing such combat prowess, was awe-inspiring to all. That’s why she had been acclaimed as the rarest martial talent in hundreds of years.

It was precisely because of this that Qingchengyue, who had always been surrounded by innumerable auras of excellence, had not anticipated that Dongfang Meng of the Ancient Tomb Sect had nearly reached her own level of strength, especially considering Dongfang Meng’s completion of the powerful Extinction Scripture.

And Dongfang Meng had not fully mastered the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture. If one day she achieved Great Perfection in the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, perhaps she, Qingchengyue, would not be her match, or maybe they would end in a draw. It was all uncertain, for no one could predict what had not yet happened. The strength Dongfang Meng demonstrated now had already put pressure on Qingchengyue.

Clang!

Qingchengyue, too, wielded the Qingfeng Sword of the Yaochi Sect to battle against Dongfang Meng. At this moment, Dongfang Meng seemed as strong as a last burst of radiance before twilight. She forced Qingchengyue to retreat several times, almost injuring her. This stoked a fire in Qingchengyue’s heart, and she instantly activated her inner strength, growing fiercer and continuously striking back. The battle reached a fever pitch, leaving Ye Tianchen astonished and unable to help but admire the prowess of these two women. They were like two exquisitely beautiful fairies dancing gracefully, yet the intense killing aura they unleashed tore through the air around them, making onlookers gasp in shock. These two women were so formidable that no one dared to approach them lightly.

The swordsmanship Dongfang Meng employed was the Absolute Sword Technique of the Ancient Tomb Sect that Qingchengyue had mentioned several times, the Dual Swordsmanship. Regrettably, it was a sword technique for dual cultivation by a man and a woman. Lacking a partner’s coordination, Dongfang Meng’s use of it was significantly less powerful. However, it still managed to block Qingchengyue. The Dual Swordsmanship of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture was truly profound and unpredictable. One could only wonder at the potential power when performed by two people together.

And Qingchengyue remained formidable. Even as Dongfang Meng unleashed her extraordinary combat strength, she could not defeat Qingchengyue. Moreover, Qingchengyue seemed to grow stronger as the battle progressed, her gaze resolute. The sword qi from the Qingfeng Sword in her right hand was ferocious, while the true qi in her left hand surged like a force capable of moving mountains. Even Ye Tianchen, watching from a distance, clicked his tongue in amazement, thinking that defeating this woman might be an impossibility for him.

Boom!

In the blink of an eye, these two supremely powerful women had exchanged hundreds of moves in a fierce battle, erupting with explosive sounds. Everything within a kilometer radius was obliterated, whether it was vegetation or stones, all reduced to dust. A palm strike caused a tremendous explosion, and a flash of a sword would destroy everything in its path. This phrase perfectly described the devastating power of their palms and sword qi.

No one would have expected that two women, as beautiful as fairies, could be so formidable. If they were to walk in the city, any man who dared to flirt with them would surely end up with a swollen head.

"Bright Moon Shines Over Mountains and Rivers!"

With a loud shout, Qingchengyue leaped into the air, swinging the Qingfeng Sword, and in an instant, the forest was lit up, as though a bright moon had suddenly risen, dazzling to the point where it was hard to keep one’s eyes open. At the same time, a dangerous killing intent instantly swept toward Dongfang Meng.

"Rippling Sea of Flowers!"

Dongfang Meng also shouted loudly, her Phoenix Jade Sword creating several sword flowers. In a moment, it was as if one could hear the ocean’s roar and see the waves. The space around them seemed to be filled with real flowers, each one stunningly beautiful. But from afar, Ye Tianchen could feel that those flowers were manifestations of killing intent, immensely powerful and definitely not to be approached lightly.

Boom-Thump!

In the next clash of Absolute Skills, "Bright Moon Shines Over Mountains and Rivers" versus "Rippling Sea of Flowers", the monumental collision of supreme martial arts and the surge of true power caused Qingchengyue to stagger back three steps, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Dongfang Meng was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground. She gripped the hilt of the Phoenix Jade Sword tightly, planting the sword’s tip into the ground to prop herself up, clearly having lost in this exchange.

At the same time, Dongfang Meng felt herself on the verge of collapse, just as Qingchengyue had said—she was forcefully drawing upon her last breath of true qi in a battle to the death with Qingchengyue.

"You’re already very strong. It’s remarkable that without mastering the full Internal Cultivation Methods, you managed to inflict such a heavy blow on me," Qingchengyue said earnestly.

This statement was not self-praise from Qingchengyue, nor was it sarcasm after Dongfang Meng’s defeat. It came from the heart; she knew that Dongfang Meng had not fully learned the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, and so her inner strength was not as strong as her own. But in terms of swordsmanship and absolute skills, Dongfang Meng was already on par with her.

If Dongfang Meng were given some time, she would surely catch up and surpass her. For the first time in many years, Qingchengyue felt pressure—a substantial pressure.

"As long as I’m not dead yet, our battle is not over!"

Dongfang Meng’s face was pale and stained with blood; her right hand, holding the Phoenix Jade Sword’s hilt, trembled slightly. Yet her eyes were unwaveringly resolute, giving off the impression that she was an incredibly formidable woman. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)