novelaction Chapter 1075 Ye Wentian: You are not as good as him
Chapter 1075 Ye Wentian: You are not as good as him
"He did it on purpose!"
"He deliberately let the inner demon enter his body, deliberately let this inner demon take control of the whole situation. He may be secretly watching these changes from somewhere, or even plotting something bad."
"This kid is wicked and mischievous; this is exactly the kind of thing he's capable of doing!"
This was Lu Dongshan's thought. He couldn't fully understand Gu Xiu's current situation, but he knew very well what kind of person Gu Xiu was.
and so.
Lu Dongshan had originally planned to take drastic action and fight to the death.
Finally chose to give up.
No one knows whether his guess was right or wrong, but at least at this moment, Lü Dongshan's decision to give up at the crucial moment did save his life.
At least.
Gu Xiu, who was originally also preparing to make a move, gave up his plan when he saw that Gu Xiu's hostility had dissipated in the blink of an eye.
Lu Dongshan is still useful. If we keep him around, we can certainly maximize his potential.
"Everyone, please come forward one by one."
"The Sword Testing Stone is a piece of stone that Master cut off on the Cliff of Eternal Life, and it was refined using many methods. When you get close, you will find that your cultivation is suppressed, but don't panic, that's normal."
"All you need to do is walk up to the sword-testing stone and use your weapon to strike it."
"However, I must remind you all that the Sword Testing Stone is meant to test your understanding of the sword path, so please be cautious about this opportunity to make your move. Of course, not everyone who has come here is a sword cultivator. Although the weapons they wield are different, their intentions are the same, and I believe you all understand that."
As Jiang Jiansi finished speaking, the cultivators on the square began to try it one by one.
This sword-testing stone is indeed mysterious.
It looks ordinary, just like any other stone, but every cultivator who enters within ten feet of the Sword Testing Stone has their cultivation level instantly suppressed. This seems normal here as well. However, everyone who draws their sword in front of the Sword Testing Stone ends up stopping abruptly halfway through their strike.
It was as if some invisible force was blocking the way, making it impossible to swing a sword.
"what happened?"
"Why can't they even throw a basic sword strike?"
"That sword-testing stone seems a bit strange. Is there some kind of power interfering with people's minds? Otherwise, how could it be like this?"
This discovery has sparked considerable discussion.
"Brother, what happened just now? Why did you suddenly stop with such a simple sword strike?" Lu Dongshan was equally curious and even stepped forward to stop a cultivator who was extremely frustrated because of his failure.
The others also pricked up their ears, eager to hear what was going on.
Just a pity.
The cultivator looked bitter: "I don't know either. When I was swinging my sword, I suddenly had a feeling that I should just give up. If I can't make a cut, there's no point in swinging it. And then... and that's how it happened..."
Even after the cultivator retreated to the side in distress, no one understood what had happened. Seeing that one after another others failed, the confidence on everyone's faces began to involuntarily turn into apprehension.
Those who qualify to participate in the Sword Offering Ceremony are rarely unknown figures. They are renowned as prodigies in the outside world. They are not afraid of difficulties or failures. What they fear is not even knowing why they failed.
And in this state of unease.
"Next, Ye Wentian." As the Sword Sect disciple responsible for maintaining order at the scene spoke, everyone turned their heads in unison.
Suddenly, Ye Wentian, who had been sitting cross-legged in a corner in the distance, opened his eyes.
He was still wearing the same robe of a general from the Northern Army of the Tian Ce Prefecture, his armor gleaming. He arrived with a long spear in hand amidst the attention of the crowd. His steps seemed slow, but in the blink of an eye, he had already arrived in front of the Sword Testing Stone.
Without further ado, he gripped the spear with one hand, took a step forward, and thrust it forward instantly.
"Dang~!"
The simple, unadorned spear thrust directly into the testing stone, producing a crisp, resonant sound.
"Ye Wentian, approved!"
The shout from the Sword Sect disciple instantly caused an uproar among the crowd:
"Is it...successful?"
"Although Ye Wentian hasn't made a move in a long time, he still holds a place on the Heavenly Ranking. It's normal that he succeeded, but what's puzzling is why he wasn't affected?"
"Yes, everyone else will be affected to some extent, but why can't Ye Wentian be seen to have any change? Does the Sword Testing Stone have no effect on him?"
"It's probably not that it had no effect; perhaps it's just that he's too strong and ignored the interference of the testing stone!"
"Just how strong is he?"
"..."
Ye Wentian ignored these discussions, simply turning to look at Gu Xiu, nodding slightly in acknowledgment, before turning and leaving.
As for everyone else…
He didn't even glance at them, as if no one present was worth his attention.
"Old Gu, Ye Wentian seems to have gotten even stronger. I remember you guys had a duel before, but did you say when exactly?" Seeing Ye Wentian retreat, Lü Dongshan couldn't help but ask.
Gu Xiu, dressed in black, frowned, pondered for a moment, and then stepped out.
"Hey, Lao Gu, what are you doing?" Lu Dongshan couldn't help but catch up and ask.
"The duel hasn't been scheduled yet, but I think today is the perfect time." As Gu Xiu in black robes spoke, he walked directly to Lü Dongshan, ignoring the curious stares of those around him, and raised his longsword.
"The battle we agreed to fight can now begin."
"No."
"What, are you afraid of losing?"
"I am indeed afraid." Ye Wentian nodded, looked at Gu Xiu seriously, and said, "Your current state is not suitable for fighting me. If I accept the challenge now, it would be an unfair victory, and even if I won, it would be boring."
His words were sincere, but to Gu Xiu in his black robes at that moment, they sounded utterly arrogant. His expression immediately darkened, but before he could say anything, Ye Wentian had already added a sentence via telepathy:
“If Gu Xiu himself were here, I might not dare to claim victory, but you are still some distance from him.”
Now, Gu Xiu's expression grew even more unpleasant. He didn't press the matter further and try to force a move, but instead coldly replied with a telepathic message: "Since you can see some things, it means you have some skill. But your judgment seems to be quite poor. You actually think I'm inferior to that good-for-nothing?"
“You are not as good as him,” Ye Wentian replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu in black robes suddenly surged with power, transforming into a demon god ready to devour anyone in an instant.
But that's it.
"Next, Gu Xiu." The Sword Sect disciple in charge of the testing stones announced loudly, and many people turned their gazes in their direction.
Facing these gazes, Gu Xiu in black gritted his teeth, but ultimately did not make a move. He simply stared intently at Ye Wentian and said, "You are very good, very good indeed. I hope you can still have this much backbone before you die!"
Say it.
He turned around and walked towards the sword-testing stone.
He didn't care about the test of the sword-testing stone; all he could think about now was how to kill Ye Wentian.
As an being who has seen his true self, he understands his identity and is even more certain of his dominant position in the Tianyuan Sword Sect. Therefore, in his eyes, everyone in this world, whether they are the praised Sword Saint Yin Ruozhuo or those so-called geniuses, are nothing more than chickens and dogs.
Ye Wentian was no exception.
The ants mocked him, and what he should do was crush them under his feet, but Ye Wentian's words made him change his mind.
He not only crushes the ants, but also makes them utterly despair!
Am I inferior to that so-called original self?
This is the funniest joke in the world!
Since that's the case, then I'll crush that original body in front of Ye Wentian, let him see clearly what kind of existence I really am, and then when Ye Wentian is in despair and helpless, I'll trample him under my feet!
in this way.
Only then can I vent my anger!
Just then, Gu Xiu in black robes arrived in front of the sword-testing stone.
Looking at the testing stone in front of him, he thought that the first thing he had to do was to prove himself to be stronger than that cowardly original on this testing stone!
Think of this.
He slowly drew his long sword.