After Lu Yuan arrived at the Main Peak, he communicated with Luo Zhen, and the two immediately hit it off, formulating some rules.
Next, the Main Peak training ground would host duels supported by the Sect. The challenger who defeated Qin Chu would receive one hundred thousand points. However, these challenges were not without cost. Inner Sect Disciples who wished to fight would pay three thousand points per match; Core Disciples would pay ten thousand points per match. In other words, challenging Qin Chu required qualifications, which had to be purchased with points.
In Luo Zhen's words, the Sect Disciples had accumulated quite a few points, and it was time to reclaim them.
"Senior Brother Luo, I didn't think you were that cunning before, but now I see you have quite a few tricks up your sleeve," Lu Yuan said, looking at Luo Zhen.
"Haha! It's quite interesting to watch these little guys jump around," Luo Zhen said with a laugh.
When Bai Yu informed Qin Chu about the Sect's announcement, Qin Chu knew that Luo Zhen and the others had come up with a scheme to fleece people. Was it easy for Sect Disciples to earn points? Now they were going to be taken back. However, on second thought, without points, they would work harder to earn them. But this had nothing to do with him; he had over a million points, so points were of no use to him. He would just treat it as practical combat training.
After returning to the Great Qian Dynasty Capital, Qian Lingwu grew increasingly angry and felt more and more wronged the more she thought about it. She had already decided not to make things difficult for Qin Chu, but Qin Chu had run behind another woman. This was a betrayal, which she found unbearable.
Additionally, Qian Lingwu received news that the underground tunnel connecting to the Heavenly Incense Valley had been blown up. This made her realize that Qin Chu and Zihuan were together, which made her extremely angry.
In a fit of rage, Qian Lingwu once again stormed into the Heavenly Incense Valley. Although her heart was filled with anger, Qian Lingwu did not lose her reason. She entered from high altitude and was not discovered by the Four Great Sects.
As soon as Qian Lingwu entered the Heavenly Incense Valley, she was discovered by Zihuan.
"Why are you here again? You should know very well that you can't take this place! Also, don't provoke me. I know you are from the Qian Dynasty. If you dare to provoke me, I will make your Qian Dynasty restless!" Seeing Qian Lingwu arrive again, Zihuan became a little angry. Was this never-ending? After the last battle, Qian Lingwu should have known that she couldn't defeat her.
"You Cultivate here, and I can overlook it, but I must have Qin Chu. This scoundrel actually dared to defect. I cannot overlook this matter!" Qian Lingwu said, looking at Zihuan.
"Qin Chu is my only friend. I will not hand him over to you, absolutely not!" Zihuan shook her head. Qin Chu was not here, but she was unwilling to speak of abandoning Qin Chu, nor could she abandon Qin Chu.
"You insist on fighting?" After hearing Zihuan's words, Qian Lingwu's delicate brows furrowed. She felt that Zihuan and Qin Chu had only met once and should not completely antagonize her for Qin Chu. Was a third-stage Cultivator important to a sixth-stage King Realm Cultivator? It shouldn't be that important, as not everyone knew that Qin Chu possessed the Sword Spirit Realm.
"Indeed, I insist on fighting!" Zihuan drew her saber and attacked. She was a little angry, angry that Qian Lingwu was targeting Qin Chu.
Another great battle erupted within the Heavenly Incense Valley. Zihuan was angry, and Qian Lingwu was even angrier. In the past years, no one had dared to disrespect her, let alone be impolite. But recently, Qin Chu had provoked her, and now Zihuan was not giving her Face.
After an hour of fighting, Qian Lingwu retreated. Her cultivation was slightly higher than Zihuan's, but Zihuan was fast, her curved saber attacks were not only strange but also very powerful. She couldn't defeat Zihuan, and of course, Zihuan couldn't defeat her either.
"I'll be back!" With an angry glare from her beautiful eyes, Qian Lingwu left!
Although no winner was decided in the battle, Qian Lingwu learned one thing: Qin Chu was not in the Heavenly Incense Valley. During her battle with Zihuan, the battlefield constantly moved, almost covering the entire area where Zihuan resided, but there was no trace of Qin Chu. This situation confirmed to Qian Lingwu that Qin Chu was not in the Heavenly Incense Valley.
After leaving the Heavenly Incense Valley, Qian Lingwu hurried towards the Azure Cloud Sect. If Qin Chu wasn't in the Heavenly Incense Valley, he must be in the Azure Cloud Sect. She was going to the Azure Cloud Sect to capture him.
Qin Chu was unaware of these matters, diligently Cultivating every day. He practiced sword techniques and movement techniques during the day, and Cultivated Origin Qi at night.
Regarding sword techniques, Qin Chu had actually Cultivated basic sword techniques and the Startling God Sword Art to their peak. Now, every day he practiced sword, he was looking for a feeling, the inspiration of having a long sword in hand.
In a blink of an eye, it was the beginning of the month. Qin Chu tidied himself up, put on his long sword, and headed towards the training ground of the Main Peak.
Luo Zhen had said that he must accept challenges on the first and fifteenth, so he had to fight. The Sect Master's Face had to be given.
Previously, Qin Chu always arrived late at the training ground, like a big shot making an entrance, but this time he arrived a bit early.
Since it was a bit early, Qin Chu took out his meditation cushion and began to meditate. The Sect Disciples also arrived one after another. Even if they weren't challenging Qin Chu, they wanted to watch Qin Chu's battles with the Sect's outstanding Disciples, which would greatly improve their own skills.
The Disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect had truly changed. For example, the way they carried their swords. Before, many Azure Cloud Sect Disciples wore their swords at their waists, but now many carried long swords on their backs, because Qin Chu carried a long sword on his back.
Many high-ranking members of the Azure Cloud Sect also came. Qin Chu's combat was worth watching. With Qin Chu in the Sword Spirit Realm, that feeling of spirit and sword becoming one allowed him to discover the opponent's weaknesses and flaws. They also hoped to understand the shortcomings of the various sword techniques of the Sect.
Some Inner Sect Disciples began to challenge. Although they knew it would be difficult to defeat Qin Chu, being able to understand their own weaknesses made the three thousand points well spent.
In previous duels, Qin Chu focused on defense and didn't attack much during battles. But after hearing Luo Zhen's words, he felt that Luo Zhen was right. A swordsman cannot lose his sharpness and Aura, so he took the offensive in battles.
With Qin Chu on the offensive, the Inner Sect Disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect couldn't block him. Qin Chu's basic sword techniques, enhanced by the speed of the Startling God Sword Art, were actually no longer within the scope of basic sword techniques. Each sword strike was a display of sword skill.
Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi were also watching from a distance.
"Senior Brother, his Sword Intent is very strong. If he has enlightenment, the continuous improvement of his Sword Intent will not be difficult," Ling Yunzi said to Mo Daozi.
Mo Daozi did not speak. Sword Intent was a pain in his heart. He had extremely high spiritual aptitude, and he could Cultivate any sword technique after seeing it, but he just couldn't comprehend Sword Intent. He had achieved fearlessness with the sword; he had also achieved courage with the sword, but he just couldn't comprehend Sword Intent, which limited his achievements in the Dao of the sword.
A sword technique without Sword Intent is a sword technique without a Soul!
Disciples from the Hall of Merit were on duty at the edge of the training ground. If anyone wanted to challenge Qin Chu, their points would be deducted.
After several Inner Sect Disciples finished their challenges, no one else came forward. Combat experience also needed to be digested.
At this point, a Core Disciple appeared, causing a stir because the Core Disciple who came out to fight was very famous, a member of the top ten Core Disciples.
Just as the on-duty Disciple deducted the Core Disciple's points and the battle was about to begin, Mo Daozi shouted for everyone to disperse, then flashed away; meanwhile, Ling Yunzi arrived in the center of the arena, beside Qin Chu, his Face filled with solemnity. At this moment, a woman flew through the air—it was Qian Lingwu!
