Chapter 76: Sidetracked!

With a reputation that surpasses the Zhanjian Sect, Qin Xuan couldn't afford to be negligent in his battle against the talented Golden Core stage cultivator. Drawing the iron sword given by Elder Mo, he attached the sword finger to it, and suddenly a majestic pressure emanated from his side. With the combination of the Ten Thousand Swords and the Sword Qi, the dual effects created a momentum that soared into the sky.
Seeing this scene, Jian Fanghua's eyes sparkled.
Incredible!
So powerful!
She really likes it!
It has been a long time since she felt so eager and excited!
"Qin junior brother, I won't be polite!"
Jian Fanghua grinned, revealing her two trademark tiger teeth. With her palms together, two swords appeared behind her. Interestingly, one of the swords is a great sword, almost the same size as Jian Fanghua. The other one is a dagger-like small sword, incredibly sharp and gleaming with a touch of coldness.
The heavy sword is called Wanren, and the small sword is called Ziyuan, both of which are treasures of the Sword Sect.
In the practice of swordsmanship, apart from the special sword technique like Qin Xuan's, there are generally two schools, either the agile long sword or the edgeless heavy sword. She has mastered both, yet there is no trace of discord.
"Senior Brother Qin, please!"
Jian Fanghua did not rashly attack, but instead restrained Wan Weng and forcefully pulled the ground, causing a gap to appear in the solid arena. In the next second, she fiercely threw two swords into the air, and suddenly, the atmosphere changed as a sword dragon danced wildly in the sky!
At the sight of this scene, a rare gleam appeared in Xu Qingcheng's eyes. However, it only lasted for a moment.
Two swords, one long and one short, flipped twice in the air and their sword ends intersected and merged together.
Ding!
A golden light accompanied by the sound of a sword fell on Jian Fanghua, making her look vibrant like the morning sun.
"Wow, such a strong aura." Xinan, who was watching the battle, couldn't help but exclaim, "This doesn't seem like the aura that a Foundation Establishment cultivator should have."
"This guy, wasn't he supposed to challenge Qin Xuan? How come he suddenly broke through and came?" Xia Zhidan said casually while filling tea for Hua Lingling and Li Manmiao.
This remark made everyone instantly react. Xin Yuan Yinghua's extravagant actions were not for show, but rather to break through to the Yuanying stage first!
Hua Lingling and Li Manmiao exchanged a glance, their expressions filled with surprise and understanding. As the strongest member of the best friends group, Xin Yuan Yinghua had actually reached the late Golden Core stage a long time ago, but she had been delaying the breakthrough into the Nascent Soul stage, which had now been almost ten years.
She waited for this moment.
She knew very well that if faced with Qin Xuan's transparent sword heart with her cultivation in the Golden Core stage of the sword path, she might not even be able to withstand a single sword. After accumulating for so long and with this last opportunity, only then could she give birth to the most perfect Yuanying in her heart! The aura on her body became more and more majestic, to the extent that even the sunlight was overshadowed by her presence. The sound of the Golden Core shattering came, and the Yuanying nested within it broke free from its shell!
"Hmph!"
Jian Fanghua uttered a soft cry, and all the flowing light in the air was collected into her body, making her look radiant.
Qin Xuan stood still and didn't move, feeling a bit panicked. So far, the strongest opponents he had defeated were Qin Chuan and Peng Yao, both at the half-step Golden Pill stage, and he had relied on the assistance of the special effect 'Jian Lai'.
Now Jian Fanghua has unleashed another explosive move, breaking through to the Yuan Ying stage, and still possesses such incredible power as a Yuan Ying!
How do we fight against this?!
Before he could even comprehend it, Jian Fanghua had already grasped her sword again and launched an attack towards him.
The Double Swords, also known as Mandarin Ducks Swords. Although the Wurazuk Purple Kite and the pair were not born together, over the years, a natural and tacit understanding has formed between the two. When controlling them, a sword aura of glamour emerges, with two pairs of virtual shadows appearing behind them. The momentum contained in them does not appear to be inferior to the special effects of Qin Xuan.
Tsk.
Qin Xuan sighed secretly, feeling that this was a bit of a foul play! But now he had no choice, he could only grip his iron sword tightly and swing it, the sword light carrying the intent of the Transformation Sword pointing towards the target. At the same time, sensing his movement, the special effects of the Sword Sect of Ten Thousand Swords also reacted, and strands of sword light scattered down, colliding with the shadows in the air like a sudden rain.
Boom!
The power of the two intertwined, shining so bright that it blinds the eyes. Amidst the brilliance, a cry of a mandarin duck is heard, a cry of anguish, of pain.
As the light fades, the crowd sees the scene on the stage clearly. Jian Fanghua is kneeling on the ground, her hands trembling uncontrollably. Wan Ren and Zi Yuan, one on each side, fall to the ground, bowing down in reverence to Qin Xuan.
她，败了。
虽然先前整的阵势很大，但剑芳华还是败了。秦宣也反应过来了，万剑朝宗，万剑朝宗...全天下的剑在他面前，都不过是见到爸爸的好大儿罢了。甚至说句难听的，这些已经产生灵性的宝剑，很有可能会直接反水做二五仔，变成他秦宣的形状，然后背叛它们原本的主人。
Looks like a Tauren...
What's more important is that this thing seems to ignore boundaries, whether it was the previous move in Maple River City or now, the effect is the same.
"Tsk, although I'm unwilling, but I've lost."
Jian Fanghua, with a straightforward and genuine personality, took a moment to compose herself and then gracefully got up to greet Qin Xuan, "As expected of the famous Wanjian Chaozong!"
In her heart, she knew that facing the insightful Jianxin, her chances of winning were slim. But she just wanted to give it a try, to see for herself how capable this dark horse Qin Xuan from Linjiangmen really was. As expected, even though she used her accumulated strength from ten years of cultivation to break through her Nascent Soul stage, greatly enhancing her swordsmanship, she still lost.
But if you lose, you lose. What's the point of getting stuck on it? Being stuck won't change the outcome.
I was planning to pick up my sword, but these two spineless guys actually refused to leave. Judging by the frequency of their trembling, it seems like they still want to kowtow to Qin Xuan a couple more times. This is making her lose face a bit. That's enough! Aren't you ashamed?!
Qin Xuan still has a keen eye. After retracting the iron sword and withdrawing her true qi, these two swords returned to her embrace.
"You overpraise me, Senior Sister Swordmaster," Qin Xuan smiled faintly, "Congratulations on your promotion to the Yuan Ying stage as well."
"Isn't Yuan Ying still unable to defeat you?" Jian Fanghua gave a disdainful look at Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan shook his head, "That's because Senior Sword Master, you suppressed your cultivation. If you unleashed your full power, I'm afraid I would already be lying on the ground."
"I lost, I can't beat you, what should I do?" Jian Fanghua didn't mind, but she said something even more shocking, "How about... I marry you?"
The sound was not too loud or too soft, but just right for everyone to hear.
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The biggest reaction came from Xia Zhidan. What? Well, you sly schemer! Who was it just now that confidently said she only came to challenge him? Why did you change your mind now? Using not being able to beat him as an excuse? So, you want to join if you can't beat him!
No, that's not joining, you want him to enter!
Gosh, just you wait! Once I break through to the Yuan Ying stage, I'll show you how to deal with you! How about I burn you into a sow with spiritual flames?!
Of course, she was not the only one with ill intentions. Qin Xuan has been attracting many young fangirls these days, and even the previously lazy and indifferent Xu Qingcheng couldn't help but glance at her. Countless gazes fell on Jian Fanghua, making her feel uneasy.
But she didn't care and continued to play a helpless card.
"There's nothing I can do, this is the best solution I can think of," Jian Fanghua shrugged her shoulders. "If we can really become Dao companions, then I can spar with you every day."
She even has plans for the future:
"Of course, if you want to have children, that's fine, but no more than two. They will also have to learn swordsmanship with us."
"After we get married, we can live in Lijiangmen, or you can come back with me to the Zhanjian Sect."
"I'm not good at cooking and other household chores, but I heard from Sister Mei that you are quite skilled in this area, so... can I do the housework from now on?"
Jian Fanghua took a deep breath and casually ran her fingers through her hair. "Do you not like long hair? I can cut it if you want, it's just a bit troublesome..."
"Ahem!" Xutiancheng covered her mouth and coughed, interrupting her escalating brainstorming.
Jian Fanghua startled and quickly added the final sentence, "Alright then, that's all I have to say. If you have any ideas, feel free to contact me anytime!"
With that, she quickly stuffed something into Qin Xuan's hand and then swiftly fled from the scene. She didn't even intend to bother with the Sword Sect visitor who was accompanying her.
This all happened so suddenly that Qin Xuan didn't even have time to react. When he opened his palm, there was a delicate jade pendant inside, just like the one Xia Zhidan had given him before. This was a communication talisman, and it seemed to be of a higher quality than the one Xia Zhidan had given.
At the same time, both inside and outside the venue erupted in thunderous cheers. To be honest, after watching so many martial arts competitions, none of them were as shocking as this one. They finally saw Senior Qin make a move again!
Okay, yeah!
Qin Xuan sighed and exclaimed, "What is this all about?" He casually bowed to the crowd and slowly walked back to his seat in the audience. This year's Eight Peaks Competition has finally come to an end. The sects that came to observe dispersed in small groups, leaving only the members of the Baihua Sect and the Heavy Blade Sect.
"Um, I haven't seen Xia Shimei for a long time. It should be fine to stay one more day and have a private chat with her, right...?" Hualingling looked at Qin Xuan shyly and asked.
"Ah... me too," replied Li Manmiao, nodding along. "After all, who knows how long it will be until we see each other again after this parting."
"What were you and Xia Zhidan talking about that got Qin Xuan so interested?" Xu Qingcheng asked the two of them. "But, you've already passed through and Dan Feng is over there, and Xia Zhidan has already gone back."
"Oh, I see." Hua Lingling suddenly realized and said, "Then, Sister Xu, if I come along, can I stay overnight at Solitary Peak?"
Xu Qingcheng didn't say anything, but gestured with her mouth.
Roll.
The main speaker who dares to step on Wufeng's head and defecate has spoken. The two of them can no longer hold any ulterior motives, so they awkwardly laughed and ran towards Danfeng.
"You little bitch, are you also planning to learn from little sword-sword?" On the way, Li Manmiao teased. In fact, she didn't have any thoughts about marriage. She was just more interested in Qin Xuan. So when she said these playful words, she didn't feel any burden.
Hua Lingling gritted her teeth and waved her hand, gesturing for her not to say anything more. When it comes to confessing face to face, one Jian Fanghua is enough. If she dares to say another word, she probably won't be able to leave and will be sent back to the Hundred Flowers Sect by Senior Xu along with a half-box of five and a half-pound.
Damn it, Jian Fanghua, it's all because of you! Don't you know that Qin Xuan likes me more?
On the other hand, the atmosphere between the six senior brothers and sisters from Gu Feng who returned was also a bit strange.
"Qin Xuan, you finally showed your face." Xu Qingcheng said mockingly, "Enough, go cook, I'm starving."
"Alright, I got it." Qin Xuan nodded with a smile and hurried to the kitchen to get busy.
No matter how fierce it is outside, on the solitary peak, his position seems unlikely to change.
However, just as he was busy, Mei Wenrou walked in.
"Senior Sister Wu, wait a moment, the meal will be ready soon," Qin Xuan said without even turning his head.
"I'm not here to eat." Fairy Ling tugged at his arm. "I have something to talk to you about."
"Huh? What does Senior Sister want to talk to me about?" Qin Xuan was a bit confused.
"Mmm..."
Mei hesitated, seemingly a bit shy.
"Wu Shijie, just tell me what you need and I will do it. Don't hesitate." Hearing her stammering, Qin Xuan turned his head curiously, "As long as it's something I can do, I'm willing."
"...Oh." Mei took a gentle breath, "I also want to have a little competition with you, is that possible?"
“……”
"It is possible...but..." Qin Xuan's face suddenly turned dark, "but, after the competition, Sister Mei won't have to marry me, right?"