Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Public Humiliation

On the martial arts platform, the light of swords shimmered, and the sharp aura was compelling!

Ye Hao’s movements were swift and fierce, holding a long sword and a short sword, performing the Dragon and Snake martial arts.

The Dragon sword was fierce, and the Snake sword was sinister!

The sword momentum was like a bursting mountain torrent, continuous and turbulent terrifying.

“Not bad, this kid has improved again recently.”

At the edge of the field, Hall Master Ye Long nodded slightly, a satisfied look on his face.

For Ye Hao’s age, being able to perform the Dragon and Snake Sword to this extent was already quite difficult. He was completely on par with the core disciples of the three major martial arts halls and could be called a young prodigy.

Ye Long turned to look at Qi Xiuliang, his eyes inevitably showing a bit more gravity.

On the stage, no matter how Ye Hao attacked, Qi Xiuliang remained at ease. With one sword against two, his aura was steady, without the slightest flaw.

Stable!

Too stable!

His body was like a towering green pine, rooted in the broken rocks, letting the wind blow and the rain beat, he remained unmoved.

“What kind of sword technique is this?”

Ye Long frowned. Even with his discerning eye, he couldn’t see any flaws. It was simply unbelievable.

He had been immersed in the way of the sword for many years. Although he specialized in the sword of slaughter, he also had a good understanding of defensive swordsmanship. He had seen many defensive sword techniques collected by the Martial Alliance and occasionally went to observe the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall’s Sinking Water Sword.

Right now, the sword technique displayed by Qi Xiuliang was clearly superior to other sword techniques.

Even…

Stronger than the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall’s signature sword technique, the 《Sinking Water Sword》!

It wasn’t just Ye Long. The other dignitaries on both sides of the martial arts platform also saw the problem.

“Seamless and without any flaws, Qi Xiuliang’s defense is almost impeccable. Ye Hao can’t break through it,” Luo Hong commented in a low voice.

“That’s right, this swordsmanship is somewhat similar to the 《Green Pine Sword》, but even more perfect,” said Guardian Hall Master Yan Gong.

“In your opinion, which is superior between the sword technique Qi Xiuliang is using and the 《Sinking Water Sword》?”

The Librarian, not afraid of offending anyone, asked this question publicly.

As soon as these words came out, the others fell silent, all turning their gazes to Qi Hong, the Hall Master of the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall.

Everyone could see that this unknown sword technique was stronger than the 《Sinking Water Sword》, but they couldn’t say it directly. After all, Qi Hong was still here, and they had to consider his feelings.

Qi Hong was a genius, famous in his youth, and the expert in the entire county most likely to break through to the Skin Tempering Realm.

He had his own pride and couldn’t let others break it.

Only he could say it himself!

Qi Hong’s expression was calm. He pondered for a moment and then said, “This sword technique should be a third-rate martial skill, stronger than the 《Sinking Water Sword》.”

As the foremost swordsman present, no one would doubt his words.

Luo Hong also smiled and said, “No mistake, it’s a ranked martial skill.”

A third-rate martial skill!

The entire county didn’t have a single one.

And now, Qi Xiuliang was displaying it in public.

Everyone couldn’t help but be curious, where did Chu Liang get this sword technique?

Some people were also cautiously observing Qi Hong’s expression, eager to know what Qi Hong was thinking. After all, the first martial arts hall Chu Liang approached was the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall.

After being driven out by the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall, he went to the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall, letting Li Ren get a bargain.

Some people were also observing Qi Hai.

More than three months ago, Qi Hai’s confident words about “kneeling” were still fresh in many people’s memories.

Now, Qi Xiuliang had displayed a sword technique stronger than the Sinking Water Sword. Was Qi Hai really going to kneel?

“Humph!”

Qi Hai’s face was ashen, sitting on the side of the martial arts platform, clearly feeling the many inquiring gazes.

Of course, he knew what those people were thinking.

Words spoken are like water splashed out, they cannot be taken back.

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On the other side of the martial arts arena, Song Zhong and a group of his brothers exchanged glances. He said in a low voice, “Brothers, you all saw it. Brother Qi Xiuliang displayed quite extraordinary swordsmanship. Later… if that Qi Hai doesn’t fulfill his oath, we will all shout together, saying he has no shame.”

“Right, I think that Qi Hai probably doesn’t want to kneel. Later, we’ll all shout together!” another brother from a different team spoke up in support.

“Count us in.”

Qi Bai, Liu Qing, and others from the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall suddenly came over and joined the discussion.

Now that Qi Xiuliang was a disciple of the Autumn Blade Martial Arts Hall, although he was learning the sword, he was still related to them, and he was also Chu Liang’s good friend. Naturally, they had to help him out.

On the other side, the representative of the Black Market suddenly beckoned to Wu Dafu, who was selling demon beast meat, and whispered a few words in his ear.

“Dafu, you are familiar with that Chu Liang. I need you to do something…”

Wu Dafu nodded repeatedly, memorizing his words.

After that, he turned and entered the crowd, starting to look for familiar people, and said to them, “Brother, help me out later. If that Qi Hai doesn’t keep his oath, you guys shout at him… After this, the Black Market will surely reward you generously.”

At the same time, the people from the Qin family also made their move.

The representative of the Qin family this time was Qin Zhong.

He called over a Qin family disciple and whispered to him, “Go and arrange for some Qin family disciples to come in. After the competition, if that Qi Hai tries to leave, you all shout together… This matter is related to Young Hero Chu, you must do it well!”

More and more people got involved in this matter, as if they had a tacit understanding, all staring at Qi Hai.

Even many people who had nothing to do with Chu Liang and Qi Xiuliang joined in.

After all, Qi Hai was the sword master of the Black Sword Martial Arts Hall!

A four strands of Qi and Blood expert!

Such a famous and powerful expert, kneeling in public… Such a scene was not something you could see anytime. Just thinking about it made people a little impatient.

“Qi Hai is in trouble today.”

Luo Hong glanced at Qi Hai’s ugly expression.

For some reason, he was also looking forward to it, wanting to see this guy kneel.

The others didn’t speak, remaining silent. After all, Qi Hai was from Qi Hong’s martial arts hall, and they had to give Qi Hong some face.

At the edge of the martial arts arena, Xu Hua looked nervous, his heart filled with fear, his eyes fixed on Qi Xiuliang on the stage.

“Lose! Why isn’t this Qi Xiuliang losing yet!” Xu Hua shouted in his heart. His strength was low, and he couldn’t see much of the intricacies.

But even so, he could see that Qi Xiuliang’s swordsmanship was more exquisite.

If this continued, it would only be a matter of time before Ye Hao lost.

“What to do? Is Master really going to kneel in public?” Xu Hua’s face was pale, and he muttered in a low voice.

“What are you panicking about?”

Qi Yue was beside him, her pretty face tense, and she scolded in a low voice.

She said coldly, “Master Qi is highly respected and is the sword master of my Black Sword Martial Arts Hall. Who dares to humiliate him in public?”

“But, Young Miss, what if…”

“There is no ‘what if’!” Qi Yue snorted coldly. “After the competition, Master Qi will just leave. I’d like to see who dares to stop him!”

Qi Yue’s face was cold, her words carrying a bit of arrogance. This arrogance came from her father, Qi Hong, and also from the entire Black Sword Martial Arts Hall.

She firmly believed that with her father present, no one would dare to make Qi Hai kneel in public.