Cultivation Starting from Choosing Augments-Chapter 116 - 113: I Told You, My Money Isn’t That Easy to Take
"Such a fast Sword Control Technique!"
"Such an amazing Sword Division Technique!"
"No wonder she was so fearless. So she had an ace like this up her sleeve."
The crowd watched the distant Sword Light, all exclaiming in amazement. The eyes of the many Qi Refining Cultivators who dreamed of becoming Sword Cultivators were shining with excitement.
However, a few of the quicker-witted people immediately looked toward Xiao Chen.
"Huh? Where’d he go?"
However, in the blink of an eye, Xiao Chen had also disappeared.
What followed was a thunderous wave of astonished cries.
Outside Yellow Wind Valley, the terrain was a vast, flat plain. With no mountains or forests to block the view, people could see for dozens of miles.
Looking up, they saw a streak of Sword Light hanging far in the sky, speeding away.
But on the ground, a golden figure gave chase relentlessly. With each flash, it was somehow even a bit faster than the Sword Light in the sky.
This time, even the Foundation Establishment Cultivators present were dumbfounded.
"My heavens, how is that possible? He’s running faster than she’s flying!"
"It’s said that for Tier Two Cultivators, Sword Flight is the fastest method of travel. It seems now that rumors can’t always be trusted."
"I thought the Sword Control Technique was the fastest of all Escape Techniques. I never imagined there was an even more incredible Escape Technique. Fellow Daoists, can any of you recognize what it is?"
The one who asked had originally wanted to follow and watch the show.
But he quickly realized he lacked the ability to keep up with the two of them.
In his shock, he couldn’t help but ask, "Such a powerful Escape Technique must have come from one of the three Major Sects, right?"
A strange silence fell over the crowd after he posed the question.
"No, those two should both be Cultivators from Quanzhou."
As if to add credibility to his words, he pulled back his Cloak, revealing himself to be the Dharma Transmission Elder of the Four Seas Sect.
The Four Seas Sect, the Azure Flame Sect, and the Li Huo Sect were known as the three Major Sects, and naturally, they knew quite a bit about each other.
He gazed into the distance, where the golden light had already vanished behind the mountains. "As far as I know, a Gold Escape Technique this formidable has never appeared in Li State in the past several thousand years."
Everyone considered this and realized it was true.
If such a powerful Escape Technique had existed before, how could it have remained unknown? It would have long been common knowledge.
Another Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Li State sighed in admiration. "Quanzhou truly lives up to its name as a major state. Their Daoist Skills are so exquisite, it’s breathtaking."
"To be able to see such a powerful Escape Technique this time makes this trip worthwhile."
His words immediately resonated with many of the Loose Cultivators.
They all marveled; today had truly been an eye-opener.
But other than Wen Shishi, no one knew that Xiao Chen was still holding back.
He waited until the Sword Light descended into the mountains. Once he confirmed that no one was following and that they were out of sight...
...only then did he push the golden light to its full power, and in an instant, he blocked Wen Shishi’s path.
"What? You still have strength to spare!"
Wen Shishi saw Xiao Chen instantly surpass her, and her heart immediately tightened.
’Based on the situation, there’s no way I can rely on my Sword Control Technique to escape.’
’Fortunately, I already checked Xiao Chen’s Cultivation and left myself an escape route.’
’Since my Escape Technique isn’t fast enough, I’ll have to use Magic to shake him off.’
Wen Shishi decisively stopped her Sword Light, landed on top of a pine tree, and took out another Flying Sword.
Holding a Flying Sword in each hand, the aura of her fifth-level Foundation Establishment Cultivation erupted completely. "If you keep chasing me, I’ll give you a taste of my Flying Swords."
"Well, look at that. A Sword Cultivator."
Xiao Chen calmly took out the Upper Grade Flying Sword he used for practice. "I’ve been practicing my Swordsmanship recently. You’ll be the perfect test."
"Seven-Star Sword Technique—Dubhe."
Seeing this, Wen Shishi was secretly delighted.
’I was just worried he would keep chasing me without engaging in a fight.’
’Someone who can produce so many Spirit Stones must have a powerful backer. If this drags on until his support arrives, it’ll be difficult to escape.’
’But not only did Xiao Chen stay, he actually wants to duel me with swords.’
’He’s really overestimating himself.’
Wen Shishi could tell at a glance that the Flying Sword in Xiao Chen’s hand had barely reached the Upper Grade rank, far inferior to the Treasure Sword in her hand.
Following her soft cry, "Pine Wind Dawn!"
Instantly, a gust of wind blew from the Flying Sword in her right hand, accompanying the Sword Light as it slashed down.
CRACK!
However, in just one clash, her Sword Light was completely ground away.
Even the Protective Profound Light generated by her Magic Robe was shattered by the sword’s edge from Dubhe.
"This is impossible!"
’It’s just an ordinary Upper Grade Magic Sword! How can it be more powerful than my custom-made Flying Sword?’
Xiao Chen remained unhurried. "Seven-Star Sword Technique—Merak."
Seeing this, Wen Shishi didn’t dare to be careless and quickly used both swords.
With a great shout, she unleashed her technique: "Wind-Driven Squall, Cloud-Crushing Thunder!"
From her right sword, Sword Light fell like rain and Sword Qi howled like the wind—a direct assault of storm and fury.
From her left, layers of clouds concealed flashing electricity, hiding a thunderclap poised for a surprise attack.
This move was Wen Shishi’s most powerful technique, originating from an Earth Level Sword Dao inheritance she had found in a cave she stumbled into in her early years.
Over the years, she had relied on this move to resolve all sorts of crises.
SCHLICK!
The sound of flesh being torn rang out.
Wen Shishi looked down. Her gaze passed through the tear in her Magic Robe, and she saw a bloody line on her smooth abdomen.
If not for the Magical Power in the air spontaneously suppressing the wound, blood would have already been gushing out.
’How can this be?’
Wen Shishi felt like she was going crazy.
’I’m clearly superior to him in every way—the quality of my Flying Swords, my Cultivation Realm, even my Cultivation Technique!’
’Logically, I should have crushed him easily.’
’But in two straight exchanges, I’m the one who’s been crushed. I’m even wounded.’
Seeing Xiao Chen raise his sword again, she truly began to panic. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
She hurriedly reached up, removed her veil, and tried to beg for mercy. "Senior, spare my life!"
"I was blind and failed to recognize your greatness. It was my fault for offending you."
"I know I was wrong."
"I am willing to be your slave and servant from now on, to attend to your every need."
While speaking, Wen Shishi deliberately raised the pitch of her voice, using an extremely delicate tone as if she were being coquettish.
"I only beg that you be merciful and let me go. Surely you wouldn’t hold a grudge against a little girl like me."
She even finished with a remark intended to guilt him.
If she had encountered a Cultivator who cared about his pride, he might have actually let her go.
However, under her expectant gaze...
...what Xiao Chen said was, "Seven-Star Sword Technique—Phecda."
Phecda represents change. This move emphasizes bizarre variations and unpredictability.
Before the Sword Light even appeared, the blade had already struck.
Before Wen Shishi could even react, the invisible sword’s edge pierced straight through her chest.
With a look of unwillingness and confusion in her eyes, she fell straight backward, tumbling from the top of the pine tree.
Xiao Chen leaped forward, landing on the ground first.
He twirled his sword in a flourish, then used its tip to flick the Storage Bag from her waist into his hand.
Finally, he added, "Like I said, my money isn’t so easy to take."
