Chapter 2230 - 2227: Conclusion

Chapter 2230: Chapter 2227: Conclusion

"Lin Tian, my sister..." Even Xiao Manxuan, an outsider, vaguely knew what was happening, and the little girl’s face was flushed with excitement.

"Finally advanced..." Lin Tian nodded slightly and smiled with relief.

He had witnessed Miss’s progress all the way, from Postnatal Late Stage to Postnatal Perfection, constantly accumulating strength. Now, on the stage, in actual combat, she broke through the final barrier, advancing to the Innate Realm!

"Yay, that’s great!" Xiao Manxuan exclaimed in surprise. She had witnessed her sister’s growth even more, managing the company to preserve the family business while following her master to cultivate and explore Martial Arts.

Compared to the disciples of those Ancient Martial families, she put in much more effort. Therefore, Xiao Manxuan never believed those family disciples were that impressive, including Ji Zimo of the Innate Realm, because if her sister focused on cultivation like them, her achievements would surpass theirs.

Boom...

All the white clouds in the sky dissipated, revealing a clear sky. Miss formed seals with her hands, and the surge of energy ceased, restoring calm to the surroundings.

She turned to Lin Tian, eyes filled with jubilation, like a little girl scoring full marks on a test, eager to share with her closest person, hoping for praise and to share the joy.

At this moment, Miss lacked the aura of an Innate Expert, instead resembling a simple, happy girl.

Lin Tian didn’t hold back his praise, extended his thumb, and then kissed it, sending a flying kiss, making Miss’s fair cheeks blush.

"Teasing an Innate Strong People in broad daylight, you’re truly audacious!" Ling Shuiyao pouted, speechless at Lin Tian.

Lin Tian glanced at her and laughed, "If you advance to Innate, I’ll praise you like this too."

"Big pervert, I don’t want your praise." Ling Shuiyao scoffed, then sighed softly, "When will I be like Sister Manxue?"

"Soon, I believe." Lin Tian said with great certainty.

Ling Shuiyao looked at Lin Tian, slightly stunned, then nodded forcefully.

At this moment, the scene was chaotic, with some pondering, some discussing, unlike a competition on the stage.

The elder’s loud voice sounded again, "Ladies and gentlemen, the competition isn’t over yet!"

Everyone snapped back to reality, the top prize of the martial contest hadn’t been decided yet; the twists and turns of this match had taken everyone’s emotions on a roller coaster.

Simultaneously, they were more expectant now because both contestants were already in the Innate Realm.

Ji Zimo’s face didn’t look good, but he said nothing. He raised the Sky Soaring Sword, where a point of white light gathered on the hilt, then extended along the blade to the tip, transforming the entire sword into a white light sword.

The glow of the light sword intensified, painfully stinging the spectators’ eyes. The audience felt Ji Zimo’s unprecedentedly powerful aura, steadily increasing.

Even Ancient Martial Artists not in the Innate Realm sensed Ji Zimo accumulating power. Throughout the battle, he had never gathered power like this, and people sensed Ji Zimo was utterly serious because his opponent was already Innate.

Miss retracted her gaze, looking at the Hua Ying Sword. Her slender, fair fingers brushed over the blade, which began to flicker with blue light, as if ocean waves were flowing.

The blue light intensified, and the sword tip coalesced into a vortex, resembling the Eye of Ruins, hiding endless mysteries and power at a glance.

Ji Zimo finally reached his peak, swinging the Sky Soaring Sword forward, unleashing a crescent sword light spinning toward Miss.

Miss also swung the Hua Ying Sword. A straight sword light emerged from the vortex, and as it flew out, a peculiar aura surged again from the Dantian.

The sword light seemed to sense something, shrinking a circle but becoming more concentrated in power.

The two sword lights collided without a resounding explosion, yet people saw the stone slabs below shatter into silent powder, which then vanished, sending chills down their spines.

Everyone simultaneously thought that if they were near the sword light, they’d be pulverized instantly with not even bone fragments left.

With a light thud, the Crescent Sword Light shattered on cue, and the blue sword light broke through all obstacles, rushing straight at Ji Zimo.

Ji Zimo seemed unable to believe what he saw, dazed. The blue sword light grazed past him, instantly tearing his sleeve, blood gushed out, flowing down his arm, staining the Sky Soaring Sword red.

"We concede!" a voice suddenly rang out from the audience as a figure leapt onto the stage, supporting Ji Zimo. People focused their eyes, realizing it was Ji Wancheng.

He quickly tapped Ji Zimo’s arm in a few places, then turned to Xiao Manxue, his gaze icy.

Ji Zimo seemed unaware of his injury, murmuring in bewilderment, "How is this possible? She’s injured several times, retaining True Qi to break through, how can she have such abundant True Qi?"

No one would explain this question to him, as it was also a mystery to other Ancient Martial Artists. Despite multiple injuries and breaking through, consuming a lot of True Energy before, at the last clash, she still surpassed Ji Zimo with such immense True Energy, on par with even veteran Innate Early Stage experts.

Only Lin Tian and Miss knew the reason—the deep-sea pearl absorbed was the cause of everything; it absorbed the pearl’s energy!

Ji Wancheng dragged Ji Zimo off the stage, marking the end of the competition, with Xiao Manxue winning first place. Thunderous applause erupted below the stage, with Miss being the focus of the entire audience, adorned with glory.

She looked at the Hua Ying Sword, a smile on her face, and whispered, "Little Ying, we won."

Buzz...

The Hua Ying Sword vibrated, emitting a sword hum. The clear sound resonated above the stage, overshadowing all the applause.

Buzz...

Another sword hum echoed, resonating with the Hua Ying Sword. People looked, finding it was the Green Frost Sword behind Tang Muling. Then the Purple Lightning Sword hummed, as did the Sky Halberd, and the Qixue Sword...

All the school-guarding weapons were drawn by the Hua Ying Sword and all resonated together. This was the sound of resonance! The entire mountaintop resounded with the sound of sword humming, a rare phenomenon that completely stunned the Ancient Martial Artists.

"A phenomenon seen but once in a millennium!" the elder Ancient Martial Artists exclaimed.

Lin Tian felt a slight tremor in his wrist, knowing it was the Sword Spirit’s doing, and couldn’t help but speak in his mind, "Little Ya, why are you causing trouble?"

"This king sees them all sounding, so I must also sound, lest others say we are unrefined." The Sword Spirit responded matter-of-factly.

Lin Tian rolled his eyes, amused and helpless; so the sword resonances were because of this reason. Without a sound, one couldn’t display their status.

The sword humming lasted a full minute before stopping. Miss sheathed her sword, bowed toward Qingshuang Pavilion, performing a distant salute.

Lin Tian understood that Miss was kind-hearted. Even though expelled from the sect, she held no resentment but gratitude in her heart—without her master’s teachings, she wouldn’t have achieved what she had today.