Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 356: Two Fingers _1

Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Two Fingers _1

"Ling Xiao, now that you have your own cave dwelling, surely you won’t refuse my request for a sparring match, will you?"

Jian Renwang Jin Ming Ling Xiao walked back, and although he was wary of Lan Yu’er, he was not afraid of Ling Xiao at all. Since Lan Yu’er had already declared that she would not intervene in the matter of sparring, he had no concerns.

Of course, he dared not inflict severe harm on Ling Xiao because, with Lan Yu’er’s explosive temperament, he feared she would tear him to shreds.

"How could that be? It’s still too cramped with the three of us sharing one cave dwelling."

Ling Xiao shrugged and said, "As for your request to spar, of course, I accept."

His main concern was not wanting to practice his skills in front of others, so obtaining another cave dwelling was essential.

"Hehe."

Jian Renwang chuckled inwardly. ’Ling Xiao, oh Ling Xiao, I will make sure you lose all face in front of Lan Yu’er, you damnable beggar-born scoundrel! Why should you be so close to Lan Yu’er!’

He fondled the Storage Ring on his finger. Inside was a pill, a pill that could help him easily defeat Ling Xiao.

If he hadn’t had that item, he truly wouldn’t have dared to challenge Ling Xiao so brazenly.

But now, he was full of confidence.

"Inner Sect Disciple Jian Renwang versus Outer Sect Disciple Ling Xiao. The two of you, come up to the challenge platform now. The rules for sparring are posted on that wall over there; pay attention to them yourselves—I won’t go into detail."

Generally, sparring matches required a presiding official, and Steward Wang often took on that role.

Although his strength might not be considered very powerful, as an Inner Sect Steward, he still held considerable authority.

However, at this moment, his heart was filled with hatred towards Ling Xiao. Just moments ago, Lan Yu’er had made him lose all dignity. He dared not provoke Lan Yu’er, but cursing Ling Xiao and Lan Yu’er silently in his heart, he didn’t feel bothered at all.

"Understood!"

Jian Renwang nodded and muttered, "It’s not like it’s the first time, what a hassle."

Ling Xiao also nodded. Although the current sparring rules were extremely unfair to Outer Disciples, he had no power to change them yet, so he had to make sure to keep winning within the current sparring rules.

"Begin!"

Steward Wang leaped off the challenge platform, and immediately, the atmosphere on the platform became incredibly tense.

Watching the two Moon Hua Sect disciples on the challenge platform, all eyes were keenly interested.

They had heard of Ling Xiao’s might within the Outer Sect, but since few had witnessed it for themselves, truly few believed it.

One could even say that many were anticipating the scene where Ling Xiao was defeated by Jian Renwang, kneeling in surrender on the challenge platform.

Just as Jian Renwang had once defeated Jian Xing.

Lan Yu’er might be formidable, but that was Lan Yu’er’s skill, not yours, Ling Xiao!

Below the challenge platform, Zhao Zhi clenched his hands together nervously.

He knew Jian Renwang all too well. Although strong, this man never liked to win with his true strength, always resorting to petty tricks and schemes during combat.

When investigating the Inner Sect’s combined cultivation records, the description for this person was just four words: "cunning and treacherous."

Ling Xiao was formidable, but facing such a cunning and treacherous person, did he truly stand a chance of winning?

"Your name is Zhao Zhi, right?"

Suddenly, Lan Yu’er asked with a smile.

"Yes, Sister Lan."

"You look so nervous. Do you think Senior Brother Ling can’t win?" Lan Yu’er still wore a detached smile as she asked.

Zhao Zhi chuckled bitterly, acknowledging the Core Disciple’s keen observation skills. He nodded, then stated very seriously and earnestly, "To report to Sister Lan, I am aware of Senior Brother Ling’s strength, and I fear he will not lose to a master at the first pinnacle of the Transcendent Realm.

However, Jian Renwang is cunning and treacherous, full of tricks and deceit. I’m afraid Senior Brother Ling’s chances of winning are not high."

What he said was merely being polite. In truth, he had seen the outcomes of those Outer Disciples who had faced Jian Renwang in combat—they had all lost miserably.

Disciples like Wang Feng, Jin Ming, and Jian Xing from the Outer Sect would rather face Core Disciples and be defeated in one move than fight this guy.

He was truly worried that something might happen to Ling Xiao.

"Hehe, is that so?"

Lan Yu’er’s enchanting eyes gently shifted as she smiled and blinked her long eyelashes, her beautiful gaze returning to Ling Xiao on the challenge stage.

Her rosy, cherry lips slightly parted, her sanctity tinged with a hint of coquetry, she laughed lightly, "But I don’t think so. Those who are sinister and cunning are just like hairless mice in a snowstorm in front of Ling Xiao; they have no other fate but misfortune."

Zhao Zhi smiled bitterly in his heart.

He thought that Lan Yu’er was too close to Ling Xiao, which is why she trusted him so much.

It seemed a bit like she was lost in the role.

Being somewhat of a bystander, he naturally saw things more clearly and objectively.

"Of course, I also hope that Ling Xiao can win."

This was indeed his sincere hope, but could he really win?

...

Looking at Ling Xiao, who stood so casually in front of him.

Jian Renwang sneered secretly, then took up his stance, lifting a longsword in his hand.

Boom~~

True Essence burst forth like an explosion, completely enveloping the longsword and making one feel the surge of robust energy pulsating out.

After a brief pause, Jian Renwang suddenly pointed his longsword towards Ling Xiao and fiercely stamped on the ground, his body shooting out straight towards Ling Xiao who was several meters away.

As he charged forward, the longsword began to rub against the air, sparking up intense flames, and the air was filled with the smell of something being scorched.

The True Essence that had enveloped the longsword transformed into flames in an instant.

Just a meter away from Ling Xiao, Jian Renwang suddenly accelerated again, thrusting his sword straight at Ling Xiao’s throat—

Golden rare martial skill: Fiery Spear Strike!

Watching Jian Renwang’s attack coming straight at him, Ling Xiao’s expression remained as calm as ever.

With perfect timing, he calmly extended his right hand—two fingers!

They were the index and middle fingers of Ling Xiao’s right hand.

Then, at the exact right moment, these two fingers seemed to perfectly clamp down on Jian Renwang’s sword blade.

"Nice move, very showy, it’s just a pity that it’s too focused on appearances."

As he said this, Ling Xiao’s right hand lightly flicked his fingers.

Suddenly, a terrifying force transmitted from the blade to Jian Renwang’s hands.

Jian Renwang felt as though he had been hammered, the webs of his hands split open, he could no longer hold the longsword in his hand, and he was knocked back more than ten steps, coming to an embarrassed halt.

His arms were still trembling continuously.

Below the challenge stage, Zhao Zhi couldn’t help but breathe rapidly as he watched this unexpected turn of events.

He thought he knew Ling Xiao well, but today, he suddenly realized that he was only just beginning to understand Ling Xiao.

Beside him, Lan Yu’er smiled sweetly and nodded slightly.

She knew that this was just Ling Xiao showing a fraction of his ability; if Ling Xiao were to truly exert his full strength, it would surely astonish all the Inner Sect Disciples.

"Senior Brother Ling is so strong!" Jian Xing was utterly dumbfounded.

Last year, it was this same move by Jian Renwang that had severely injured him; otherwise, he might have had a chance to challenge Wang Feng for the top position in the Outer Sect.

He never imagined that Ling Xiao could overcome Jian Renwang’s strike with just two fingers.