Chapter 846: Chapter 846: 847: Professional Players Prohibited from Competing

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“Chop!”

The rough cultivator’s ferocious blade cleaved down, an overbearing and sharp windstorm assaulted the air, and the others also swung their swords at the same time. Numerous earth-shattering blade auras pierced the heavens, emitting roars like tigers and dragons, slashing towards Li Xiaobai.

“Yesterday, I casually unleashed a blade qi which you crumbled and swallowed into your stomach. Today, we will exert our full strength. Can you remain as calm and composed?”

The rough cultivator’s eyes were fierce, and with each breath, he exhaled, imbued with the essence of the blade.

“Going to make me another dish?”

Li Xiaobai did not dodge or hide, facing the overwhelming blade auras, he simply opened his mouth wide. Teeth clashed with blade qi, and then everyone clearly saw the blade lights shatter explosively, transforming into specks of light that fell into his mouth and were swallowed.

[Attribute Points +500,000…]

He licked his lips, a smile appearing on his face, “Even better than last time as an accompaniment to my meal.”

“Holy shit, he ate the blade qi!”

“That’s Earth Immortal Realm blade qi, and it comes from the strong disciples of the Blade Sect, infused with blade intent. And he just swallowed it?”

“Isn’t Li Xiaobai just at the Earth Immortal Realm in terms of cultivation level? How could he possibly do that?”

“Aren’t the disciples of the Sword Sect supposed to use swords? What’s with the mouth-opening move? Or is this some sort of Cultivation Technique?”

The surrounding cultivators were utterly flabbergasted. The idea of catching blade qi with one’s mouth was something they wouldn’t even dare to dream about, and historians wouldn’t dare write about. Yet this young man before them had managed it, without using any flashy moves, but it was even more shocking.

“Got eaten again?”

“Are you really human? Or are you some kind of Demonic Beast in human form?”

The rough and rugged men’s eyes were bulging with disbelief. This was no joke – they’d exerted their real power, even mixing in blade intent they hadn’t fully mastered yet. But even so, they couldn’t even notch the other’s teeth?

Is he even human?

“Your attacks are completely useless. My heart is utterly unruffled, I even feel like laughing.”

Li Xiaobai’s wrist turned as he drew a longsword and held it high above his head, casually swinging it down.

Hundred Percent Barehanded Blade Catch, activated!

Instantly, several disciples on the stage uncontrollably rushed towards Li Xiaobai, their longswords thrown aside, they knelt on the ground in worship, their Immortal Yuan fully suppressed, fixated to the floor unable to move.

“What kind of sword technique is this? It can control others?”

“There’s no such move in the Sword Sect!”

“Got taken out with a single move again?”

The rough man’s heart was tossed in turmoil. The power displayed by his opponent transcended what an Earth Immortal Realm cultivator should possess – and to think that this was just a newcomer who had broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm a few days ago.

At this moment, he began to understand why the other had risen to the top of the Human Immortal Ranking List. Had the geniuses on those lists been bloodily trounced in this way as well?

“Referee, announce the result,” said Li Xiaobai indifferently.

“Li… Li Xiaobai wins!”

The Elder was also somewhat dazed, hurriedly gathering his thoughts to announce the outcome. With disciples of the Blade Sect kneeling in a row, he didn’t even have the chance to covertly intervene or manipulate the situation – the defeat was too absolute and crisp.

“This sword technique is quite interesting. The Sword Sect has indeed taken in a good disciple this year.”

An elder from the Blade Sect squinted, releasing a dangerous glint. The mere existence of such a genius on the Eastern Continent was already a threat to his Blade Sect, which needed to be dealt with promptly; otherwise, if allowed to grow, he would become a real problem.

“Elder Huang, with this, the score between both sides is now one to one.”

Another Elder spoke up, somewhat displeased. In expectation, merely dispatching Human Immortal Realm and Earth Immortal Realm disciples should have been enough to sweep away all opposition and secure an overwhelming victory. Instead, they were being crushed, diminishing the might of the Blade Sect significantly.

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“No matter, the Heavenly Immortal Realm is enough to crush them. With Ye Yidao here, not to mention a disciple, even if an Elder from the Sword Sect personally enters the fray, the only outcome is a crushing defeat. By the way, who is representing the Sword Sect in the competition?”

As the Semi-Saint elder of the Blade Sect turned his head and swept his gaze around, his breath hitched suddenly upon seeing a woman in splendid robes rising from the Sword Sect’s crowd. His eyes involuntarily widened in shock.

“What the hell…”

“Helmsman Wu!”

“Why are you here? Are you a disciple of the Sword Sect?”

The elder could not mind his image and burst out with a curse.

The juniors may not recognize her, but he knew her all too well—the icy beauty before him was none other than the Deputy Helmsman of the Enforcement Team. Since when had she become a disciple of the Sword Sect?

If this woman were to participate, what would be left for his Blade Sect?

“Could it be that the Enforcement Team also wishes to meddle in today’s affairs? This doesn’t seem to comply with the rules!”

The elder spoke coldly, his complexion turning gloomy.

“Hm? I am indeed a disciple of the Sword Sect, with cultivation in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, apprenticed to Ying Diao. Is there a problem?”

Wu Chengjue looked at him, her eyes devoid of emotion as she spoke indifferently.

“Nonsense, since when did you become a disciple of the Sword Sect? If you’re a disciple of the Sword Sect, I’ll eat my shoes. Perhaps everyone here is not aware that this person is the renowned Wu Chengjue, the Deputy Helmsman of the Enforcement Team from the Eastern Continent!”

“As the Helmsman of the Enforcement Team, every action of yours must represent absolute fairness and impartiality. Arbitrarily interfering in the intrigues between sects, what kind of behavior is that? You cannot participate. You’re a professional—professionals are forbidden to compete in a sparring match between juniors!”

“Where is Ying Diao? Let him come out and face this. This is becoming more and more outrageous!”

The elder rebuked sharply, his eyes scanning over the crowd, and he was startled to realize that Ying Diao had vanished at some point, unnoticed by anyone. He sensed that something was amiss.

“Yesterday, I was taken as a disciple within the Sword Sect and received guidance from the Sect Master to become a Sword Sect disciple. Is there a problem?”

“The Sect Master is currently indisposed and has entrusted me with full authority here.”

“If you don’t wish to fight, you can simply surrender.”

Wu Chengjue did not give him any time to maneuver. With a light tap of her foot, she stepped onto the arena. The temperature around them plummeted immediately, and snowflakes even began to drift in the void.

Shen Qinghe was dumbfounded. No wonder the name Wu Chengjue sounded so familiar to her; where had she heard it before? The Deputy Helmsman of the Enforcement Team was indeed named that, wasn’t she?

Situ Baoqi looked at the ice queen on the platform, his face pale and bloodless. He never would have imagined coveting the beauty of such an influential figure, let alone attempting to woo her repeatedly.

If it weren’t for her good relationship with the Sect Master, perhaps he would have been dead long ago, wouldn’t he?

“So that’s Wu Chengjue!”

“No wonder Sect Master Ying brought such a new face. Turns out she’s a big shot!”

“The Deputy Helmsman of the Enforcement Team, I’ve long admired your renown. To think that you would join the Sword Sect, today’s battle is in the bag!”

“Sect Master Ying has really put in the effort…”

At this moment, the mood among the crowd was varied, with several Great Sects naturally overwhelmed with joy. They had not expected Ying Diao to be so considerate, bringing them a veritable deity. This competition between disciples was a sure win!

Li Xiaobai took the opportunity to sneak to a corner and patted the small yellow chicken that had been hidden at his chest for a long time.

“Xiao Ji, something’s not right. The Sect Master has disappeared. He’s definitely up to something. React accordingly when the time comes.”

Ji Wuqing asked curiously, “Wasn’t he just in urgent need of a restroom?”

Li Xiaobai: “Urgent need of a restroom my ass, that old schemer has pissed off.”