Chapter 82 - 82 Sparring

Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Sparring

An entire sleepless night for Jiang Fan.

He turned over and got out of bed.

After a simple wash-up, he calmly went to the main hall.

The main family members like Xu Zhengyan, Xu Yining, and Xu Youran were all present.

Li Qingfeng sat with a tired expression.

After days of searching for a Nine-grade Spiritual Root without success, he had no choice but to bring Xu Youran and Xu Yining back to the Green Cloud Sect.

Of course, he had not forgotten the promise he made to Jiang Fan.

Today, he would give Jiang Fan a chance.

As long as Jiang Fan could withstand ten moves from Zhong Qizhen, whom Li Qingfeng had personally trained, he would take him back to the sect.

Seeing the calm demeanor of Jiang Fan, he took a sip of tea and said, “Do you have confidence?”

“If not, there is still time to give up now.”

“Fists and kicks are blind. It’s hard to guarantee Zhong Qizhen will not injure you during sparring.”

Jiang Fan glanced at Zhong Qizhen beside Li Qingfeng, whose eyes were sharp.

Calmly, he wrote, “Reporting to Elder Li, this junior has confidence.”

Such was his reply.

Li Qingfeng was not surprised and sighed softly.

Zhong Qizhen was trained by him personally, so he knew Zhong Qizhen’s strength better than anyone else.

Although both were at the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, the experience and techniques derived by oneself could never surpass those taught by an elder-level figure like him.

Moreover, Jiang Fan was only at the Foundation Establishment Third Layer.

In the Foundation Establishment realm, even one level of difference was significant.

He couldn’t understand what chance Jiang Fan had to win.

But since Jiang Fan wasn’t willing to give up,

letting him try might be better.

It’s just ten moves at most, after all.

“Since that’s the case, you two prepare yourselves.”

Zhong Qizhen had been waiting for this moment and stepped forward to the center of the hall.

With a mocking glint in his eyes, he said, “You’ve been jumping around these days. Did you ever think of today?”

“Show all your strength later.”

“Otherwise, I worry that you won’t even withstand one move!”

Hearing these words,

Xu Youran’s heart leaped into her throat.

Her stunning face showed deep worry and a hint of regret.

Why hadn’t she persuaded Zhong Qizhen better at the shop that day?

Maybe he would have given Jiang Fan a bit of hope for the sake of their brother-sister relationship.

Now, it was impossible for Zhong Qizhen to let Jiang Fan pass.

No, the worry should be, would Zhong Qizhen seize this chance to be ruthless?

Xu Zhengyan was also filled with anxiety.

He had heard about Jiang Fan taking a concubine from Xu Youran.

The conflict between the two had reached an irreconcilable point, hoping Zhong Qizhen would spare Jiang Fan seemed futile.

They could only pray for Jiang Fan’s safety.

As for winning or losing, it was left to fate.

Jiang Fan remained composed, silently writing, “You should worry about yourself instead.”

“If you lose to me, you won’t just lose face. Elder Li’s reputation is at stake too.”

Seeing these words,

Li Qingfeng raised an eyebrow and commanded sternly, “Zhong Qizhen, what have I taught you!”

“Never underestimate any opponent; stay humble and cautious!”

“Copy the insights I taught you ten times when we return!”

Zhong Qizhen shivered, immediately bowing, “Yes, Master!”

When he lifted his head again, his gaze towards Jiang Fan was full of intense anger.

He gritted his teeth, wishing to slap Jiang Fan to the ground and stomp on his face!

Li Qingfeng saw that the atmosphere was tense, and the sparring mood was set, so he nodded and declared, “Sparring… begins!”

As his final word fell,

Zhong Qizhen struck first.

Utilizing the full Fourth Layer cultivation of Foundation Establishment, he performed the High Blade Technique at Yellow Level, taught personally by Elder Li.

“Five Tigers Soul-breaking Blade!”

With the support of his Spiritual Power, the surface of the golden blade emitted visible sword Qi.

An immense power capable of cutting gold and breaking stones.

Even from a distance, Xu Zhengyan felt a chill from the blade Qi.

Nervousness welled up within him.

He feared Jiang Fan would not be able to withstand that blade.

Xu Youran’s tiny hands were tightly clasped together.

Her knuckles turned white from exertion, and her rosy lips were clenched in extreme worry.

Li Qingfeng nodded slightly, pleased with Zhong Qizhen’s move.

This was Zhong Qizhen’s full-strength move.

It seemed he didn’t intend to give Jiang Fan any chance to pass the assessment.

If Jiang Fan failed at the first move, it implied he couldn’t even speak of entering the Green Cloud Sect, right?

Zhong Qizhen also smiled coldly.

“Jiang Fan, why are you just standing there and not moving? Are you scared?”

He noticed Jiang Fan had no intention of countering.

Instead, Jiang Fan still kept his hands behind his back, looking very calm.

He even had the time to write another note: “Is this your full-strength strike?”

“Much weaker than I expected.”

In Jiang Fan’s view, the full-strength strike of a Green Cloud Peak disciple should be overwhelmingly strong.

But in comparison, it wasn’t even as strong as Nangong Liuyun of the Dragon-Rising Path.

Nangong Liuyun was only at the Foundation Establishment Third Layer.

Zhong Qizhen laughed in fury, “Blabbering nonsense. Take my blade before talking big!”

Jiang Fan shook his head.

With no hesitation, he drew a rusty iron sword prepared temporarily.

Advancing without fear, he met the attack head-on.

“Seven Stars to the North!”

He thought, using the Wandering Dragon Palm against such strength would be a waste.

Clang—

As the two weapons clashed, one retreated several steps.

Seeing who it was, everyone could not believe their eyes.

Amazingly, it was Zhong Qizhen who staggered back, unsteady.

Xu Zhengyan and Xu Youran were both shocked, then looked delighted.

Even Xu Yining was astonished, murmuring, “How is this possible?”

“A Foundation Establishment Third Layer, forcing back a Fourth Layer?”

Li Qingfeng also looked surprised.

His face darkened as he shouted, “Zhong Qizhen, get your act together!”

If he truly lost to Jiang Fan, it would not bode well for him as the master either!

Zhong Qizhen was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth, roaring, “I was just careless!”

“Do you really think you’re strong?”

As he said this, he swung the golden blade again.

Jiang Fan calmly wielded his sword to meet the attack. His refined swordsmanship displayed the maximum power of the Seven-star Sword Jue.

In contrast, Zhong Qizhen clearly hadn’t fully grasped the Five Tigers Soul-breaking Blade.

To Jiang Fan, it was full of flaws.

After another exchange, he forced Zhong Qizhen to retreat once more.

Seeing him so feeble,

Jiang Fan even had one hand free to write.

Ink formed a line of characters on the ground.

“Blade technique lacks precision.”

With that, another thrust made Zhong Qizhen dodge frantically.

At the same time, Jiang Fan flicked his brush again.

“Movements are too slow!”

“Insufficient power!”

“Unstable foundation!”

…

An astounding sparring session played out, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

Jiang Fan wielded his sword with ease, pushing Zhong Qizhen back continuously.

Meanwhile, his other hand occasionally made critiques!

Like a master in a high position, instructing a disciple.

Who was assessing whom?

Everyone felt a strange sense of absurdity.