Chaotic World Book-Chapter 1173 - 883: Little Ruoyu Shakes the Capital City (Part 2)

Capítulo 1173: Chapter 883: Little Ruoyu Shakes the Capital City (Part 2)

People couldn’t even understand the beginning and end of this battle. The movements were very clear, nothing mystical, but why couldn’t Huang Youde break through Ling Ruoyu’s seemingly simple attack despite their comparable strength?

Xia Chichi quietly asked Cui Yuanyang beside her: “Is this predictive swordplay, which makes the opponent come crashing towards the blade, newly created by Yue Hongling? This isn’t her style.”

Cui Yuanyang replied leisurely: “No, these past two days we’ve watched her practice swordsmanship, and it’s not this kind of technique… It’s rumored that when she was heading south, Brother Zhao taught her in disguise, seemingly as a fool. I think she not only relies on visual prediction but perhaps uses a bit of spatial and temporal manipulation. Otherwise, merely predicting sword paths wouldn’t completely confound a martial artist of this level.”

Xia Chichi paused: “Although the Secret Treasure has opened the connection to heaven and earth, utilizing space-time is still challenging…”

“That’s why she is Star River… Although she hasn’t used Star River’s abilities, her innate intent itself is her greatest advantage in cheating; ordinary people can’t fight her. What she needs now is experience, a bounty of practical combat experience.”

Xia Chichi nodded and announced: “Ling Ruoyu is victorious in this match. Who else wishes to challenge?”

The scene became somewhat awkward.

Initially, a sixteen-year-old girl arrogantly rushed to the Capital, and everyone thought she was seeking a beating, but now they realized she’s ranked eighteenth on the Chaotic World List: Human List, continuously forging through the canal after rising from being Hidden Dragon’s first, so she has every right to be arrogant.

At this moment, Ling Ruoyu suddenly drew her sword, which sang like a dragon’s roar: “Is there any hero who wishes to enlighten me?”

The breeze gently blew by, her long hair fluttering.

“Arrogant? So be it! Reckless? So be it! She’s exactly like her father back then in the Capital.” In the distance, Huangfu Qing stood on the city wall wearing a Vermilion Bird Mask, his gaze filled with nostalgia.

For quite a while, no one responded to the challenge, and Xia Chichi flashed a faint smile, pointing at Daishilang: “Is Daishilang ranked thirtieth on the Human List?”

“Um, Your Majesty, I am actually ranked twenty-ninth now, displaced there recently.”

“Then you go.”

“Ah?”

“Why, just because your rank is lower, you don’t dare challenge someone ranked higher? If Great Han’s martial spirit is like this, decay is not far off.”

Daishilang immediately said: “I don’t mean it that way, I’ll go right away.”

Xia Chichi then pointed around: “You, you, and you, all on the Human List, go ahead.”

Everyone exchanged uncertain glances. Previously, Daishilang didn’t want to go mainly because as an official, competing with a civilian young girl was somewhat unbecoming: winning was fine, but losing would be embarrassing. Yet now, His Majesty’s intent seemed personally appointing the Imperial officials to test the young girl.

Isn’t His Majesty afraid of diminishing the Imperial prestige?

Cui Yuanyang chuckled: “What are these expressions? She is our Demon Suppression Department’s Jade Token Secret Agent. No matter how, the Imperial side wins, go ahead.”

“…”

Just as three individuals leaped down from the city wall, sword glints shimmered in the front; Daishilang, who descended first, already retreated helplessly, unable to withstand three moves under Ling Ruoyu’s sword.

At least it was slightly better than the one ranked twentieth earlier, not losing too much face for the Imperial side. Xia Chichi wasn’t displeased, smiled, and said: “Not bad, there’s a reward, you won’t have to copy the Great Han Legal Code three times.”

Daishilang was amused and turned to see his three freshly-arrived colleagues were already encompassed by Ling Ruoyu’s sword with a declaration: “You all can come together.”

Xia Chichi’s smile became somewhat stiff, this naughty girl, are you being overconfident? Is Your Majesty’s court to have no dignity?

The three officials somewhat beseechingly looked back at the Emperor, awaiting instructions. Xia Chichi sternly nodded: “Since she herself proposed it, then together it shall be.”

The Capital populace was privileged to witness the scene of a group of famed Imperial warriors attacking a sixteen-year-old girl, including one ranked twelfth, higher than Ling Ruoyu. Disturbingly, even in a three-against-one situation, it was an enduring stalemate, with no resolution in sight.

Cui Yuanyang intervened: “Such a three-against-one could be time-limited. If Miss Ling holds out for a certain duration, she should be declared victorious.”

Xia Chichi nodded: “Your insight is valid, let’s say one incense stick. Someone, bring me the Azure Dragon Holy Incense.”

Moments later, an incense stick a foot in diameter and one yard high stood on the city wall. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

“Pfft…” Zhao Changhe spat out a mouthful of wine.

On and off the wall, countless Capital citizens covered their faces.

Is this a spectacle of an Emperor leading a pack of Capital locals to bully a young girl? What kind of nation is this…

Ling Ruoyu was surrounded like a spinning lantern by three strong opponents, fighting energetically with a bit of fragrance sweat and disheveled hair.

Who could have expected, even on the Human List, there were already those with Secret Treasure’s Second Layer. Way back when even having the First Layer could squeeze into the Earth List, but now the Second Layer only ranks outside the teens on the Human List…

Moreover, since the centralization increasingly tightened, with more resources, strong individuals increasingly gathered for Imperial use. After entering the Imperial system, the cultivation received increased, which made Imperial warriors essentially stronger than worldly mavericks, evident from this duel, demonstrating the solidity of talents at the Imperial side, far surpassing Huang Youde.

She found herself unable to truly fight one against three; all she could do was see how long she’d last.

Did she overestimate herself? Should she draw the Galaxy Sword?

Amidst the chaos, she stole a glance towards Zhao Changhe amongst the crowd, his expression encouraging, silently transmitting: “Chichi is not bullying you but tempering you. Do not use the Star River, hold out for this incense stick, and the mentor will reward you.”

Ling Ruoyu suddenly felt surging strength within her, extending her sword aura, enveloping her opponents.

“Sunset Divine Sword!” Finally, someone recognized: “No wonder this girl is Yue Hongling’s protégé, no wonder she has such prowess!”

“Indeed, she deserves her arrogance!”

“Sunset Divine Sword, not only is she independently beautiful and spirited, but the apprentices she teaches are also beautiful and spirited.”