The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 174 - 155: Chu Huaixu Versus Han Shuangjiang
On the arena, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang held their respective lottery numbers, exchanging a glance.
Below the arena, bursts of good-natured heckling could be heard.
In others’ eyes, their match was not only an internal Daoist Sect duel but also a family quarrel.
Listening to the sounds around, Big Ice Cube glanced at the Dead Fox, his eyes filled with a touch of resentment.
As a result, this green tea-level Dead Fox looked at everyone, and he actually was the first to show a slightly embarrassed smile.
Which caused the surrounding heckling to get even louder, and everyone grew even more excited.
Even though Han Shuangjiang was usually so cold and indifferent, she wished she could sneak over and pinch him.
The higher-ups of the Daoist Sect actually knew the two weren’t at that point, but they also found it amusing and gladly encouraged it.
This man and woman, after all, seemed like a perfect match, and Li Chunsong had even played matchmaker between them several times.
Listening to the heckling around them, they also felt as if they had returned to their own youthful days, with some reminiscence.
As for Xu Ziqing over there, he drew an opponent named Chen Haoran.
He came from a first-class sect, the Celestial Pavilion, where he was considered a once-in-a-century genius.
After coming to the Daoist Sect, he discovered the significant gap between himself and the top talents of the Four Great Sects.
But he never expected to make it to the top four through his efforts and, more importantly, luck.
Chen Haoran couldn’t even imagine what kind of honor it would be when he returned to the Celestial Pavilion!
One has to admit, sometimes in life, luck truly plays a crucial role.
According to the rules, tomorrow would still be a day of rest, with the semifinals officially starting the day after.
Those who had been defeated, like Geng Tianhe, had not left the Daoist Sect.
After getting off the stage, the Sword Sect genius who had just achieved a breakthrough today specifically walked up to Chu Huaixu and cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Brother Chu, for your guidance, helping me take the final step." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
This left Chu Huaixu a bit overwhelmed, quickly waving his hand, "I didn’t guide you on anything. You figured it out yourself, no need to thank me."
I have no idea what you’ve comprehended, don’t come to me to make things awkward!
After exchanging a few courteous words, he left with Han Shuangjiang.
On the way, Big Ice Cube couldn’t help but softly complain: "It feels like many fellow disciples misunderstand our relationship."
The green tea fox remained consistent in his approach, looking at her and saying: "If you really want me to explain, I’ll find an appropriate occasion to clarify it to everyone."
Having grown up in the Hongxiu Restaurant, Han Shuangjiang had seen many "sisters" and their tricks with men, and now only felt a strong sense of déjà vu, just with the genders swapped.
Thus, she replied coldly to Chu Huaixu, "Pretentious."
The Dead Fox instantly said: "What do you mean? Do you think I truly have feelings for you and therefore don’t want to explain?"
He suddenly started becoming very straightforward again.
Big Ice Cube felt a bit at a loss, not knowing how to respond.
Her long legs, proportionally impressive, quickened their pace, leaving only a comment: "Can’t be bothered with you."
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When they got home, as they weren’t living under the same roof, they walked to their respective bamboo cottages.
Standing at her cottage door, Han Shuangjiang suddenly said: "Chu Huaixu."
"Hmm?"
"Tomorrow, there’s no need to go easy on me." she said.
Big Ice Cube knew in his heart that there was a certain gap between his current comprehensive strength and hers.
"Alright, I promise you." he solemnly replied.
"Okay."
The next day when Han Shuangjiang woke up and saw him, she felt his aura seemed slightly different.
"What’s up with you?" she vaguely speculated.
"Oh, I had an insight last night and luckily broke through two realms, I’ve reached First Realm Great Perfection." Chu Huaixu answered casually.
Han Shuangjiang: "..."
Alright, alright! I told you not to go easy on me, and you hurriedly broke through two Heavens overnight, huh?
The usually cold girl’s heart couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing, self-mocking: "Told you not to hold back, and now you want to beat me to death on the arena?"
She didn’t actually know that Chu Huaixu’s progress was far more than that.
Don’t forget, he won the quarter-final match, which meant he received another task reward.
Today was a rest day, and the two of them sat at the table as usual, having their three meals.
The atmosphere remained harmonious, with no hint of being rivals.
During dinner, with the cool breeze blowing, they even felt a sense of comfort and freedom.
As time passed, both Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang had somewhat gotten used to such days.
The two lonely souls felt that continuing like this wasn’t too bad after all.
[Mountains stretch for miles, and the road ahead is long,
At dusk, with a cup of wine and a simple meal, half and half.]
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The next day, the semifinals of the East Continent tournament officially began.
Only two matches would take place today to select two people to enter the finals.
The two losers would also compete for the third place spot.
The first match was Chu Huaixu against Han Shuangjiang.
At this moment, the entire Martial Arts Arena seemed exceptionally lively.
Everyone had been eliminated, so their mindsets were naturally a bit more relaxed.
Watching this couple’s quarrel was definitely exciting!
Especially those cultivators who had been eliminated by them, they even felt: "Wonderful, wonderful!"
Love and conflict, we feel a bit relieved no matter who wins!
And on the high platform, there was an additional special spectator today.
The Daoist Junior Martial Uncle Jiang Zhi!
Previously, he had never appeared.
Today was the first time he’d come over to watch the competition.
Jiang Zhi’s seat was arranged next to Xiang Yan, alongside him, right in the middle of the viewing platform.
This flamboyant storyteller deliberately arrived a bit late, causing all the Great Cultivators to rise from their seats, each greeting him with respect.
"Elder Jiang."
"Hmm, please sit." Jiang Zhi raised his right hand slightly and pressed down gently.
As the competition time arrived, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang ascended the stage together.
Just this scene of them appearing side by side triggered waves of heckling.
If this were in Borrowed Sword, wouldn’t players start coming up with some homophonic couple names like [Chu Shuangru Dui], [Han Xu CP]?
Watching this scene with its great popularity, and that stunningly handsome face which amazed every time, Jiang Zhi’s dislike for this boy only grew.
"He’s really that good-looking!" he fumed.
However, a slight sweep of his Divine Sense detected something was off.
"Hmm? Reached First Realm Ninth Heaven already."
"With this, he’s three minor realms above Xu Ziqing."
"And it’s truly strange."
"How did his bodily toughness elevate so much beyond reason?"
Jiang Zhi wasn’t assessing Chu Huaixu by common Body Refining Cultivator standards but by his own standards from some time ago.
Logically, breaking through two minor realms shouldn’t have advanced him so much.
But there was no choice, as Han Shuangjiang had said, not to hold back during the match.
Chu Huaixu hurriedly upgraded overnight and directly applied the recently acquired 1 point of Free Attribute Points to his [Physique].
Big Ice Cube remained clueless about it; she only knew about Chu Huaixu’s realm breakthrough but had no way of knowing how strong his physical body was from her nearby first-realm perspective.
"Oh wow, the fists just got tougher!" The Dead Fox was extremely pleased after adding points to [Physique].
On the arena, the two casually exchanged courtesies.
"Please, instruct me." Han Shuangjiang said, keeping a small cold face, with a cool tone.
Chu Huaixu looked at her and smiled slightly, in front of everyone, with a volume that everyone could hear, he said energetically:
"Senior Sister Han, please instruct me!"
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