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--- Chapter 60 ---
Ling Yun frowned when hearing Ling Wuguo's statement about the 2nd match. It doesn't make sense because he would win easily.
He slowly moved his gaze to Ling Yuefeng and noticed his father's cold gaze.
"I see." He realized the dirty trick used to make him reach the next round without any problem.
Heavenly Sword Villa couldn't use dirty moves on major factions like Frozen Cloud Asgard, Blue Wind Royal's Family, and Burning Heaven Clan.
As Xiao Bing'er is from a nameless school, they could use her as a scapegoat.
"How unsightly." Ling Yun picked the Celestial Yuan Sword from his younger brother.
He walked onto the stage and saw a humble young lady in a ragged training robe. He hated the fact an innocent person cluelessly was used for his benefit.
Ling Yun drew his sword and said, "I'm sorry."
"For what?" Xiao Bing'er tilted her head confused, adding more guilt to Ling Yun's heart.
"Did you do something wrong to me?"
"The match hasn't even started, though."
Ling Wuguo raised his hand and declared, "The 2nd match starts!"
The audience was excited to see a fight between the famous Ling Yun and an unknown young lady.
However, Hayate could only shake his head while looking at the stage. "The fight is over from the start." He commented indifferently.
"Hmm, why so, Hayate?" Cang Yue asked naturally.
Hong Guan is also curious about Hayate's statement because she knows her master won't blabber such nonsense. His words are always right to this day.
There must be a reason.
"That girl is strong," Hayate answered while staring at the peony around the stage. "I can count to 5, and Ling Yun would get defeated no matter what he's doing."
"Don't be fooled by her shabby appearance."
"After all, flowers also can be dangerous."
Ling Yun executed a quick slash at Xiao Bing'er and hoped she would give up immediately. Out of his expectation, a tree branch suddenly parried his sword.
Clank!
Xiao Bing'er eyes shone intensely with lush green light. Her body disappeared from everyone's gaze and seemed to teleport in front of Ling Yun.
"What?" Ling Yun's eyes swayed by a black flash.
BAM!
A powerful kick landed on Ling Yun's shoulder, destroying his posture.
As he wanted to swing his sword to counter Xiao Bing'er, a flower petal entered his vision.
He couldn't see anything for a moment and felt a heavy punch in his guts.
Cough!
"Gahk!" Ling Yun coughed a mouthful of saliva.
Xiao Bing'er moved independently and attacked him from every side, pushing him into the middle of the arena.
'How could Ling Yun get dominated by her?' Ling Wuguo was surprised by this scenery.
'Ling Yun is a genius with Earth Profound Realm cultivation.'
'His mastery over sword is superb.'
'Then, why?'
Ling Wuguo stared at Xiao Bing'er and added, "Then, why does this happen?"
Xiao Bing'er never showed her true strength and shocked everyone in this place.
Her formerly slow movement became hard to see, leaving only shadows.
Yun Che watched this fight with an open mouth. His eyes widened in amazement because Xiao Bing'er offered him a way to improve his technique.
'If I can imitate her movement, I can defeat Hayate.' He thought solemnly.
Ling Yun breathed heavily because his eyes couldn't grasp the opponent's movement. He underestimated Xiao Bing'er and was overconfident with his strength.
But then, even Heavenly Sword Villa's elders didn't expect Xiao Bing'er to have such strength. They wanted to give Ling Yun an easy path but led him to a pitfall instead.
Ling Yun gritted his teeth and performed a Heavenly Sword Villa's technique. His sword flew like lightning, cutting Xiao Bing'er attack.
CLANK! CLANK! CLANK!
Ling Yun's sword clashed heavily with Xiao Bing'er and placed him in a better position.
"Moon's Break." He launched a white flash at her.
Xiao Bing'er dodged by lifting her body and jumping toward Ling Yun.
"Rising Slash-." Ling Yun felt a powerful grip on his shoulders.
Xiao Bing'er locked her thigh around Ling Yun's neck and threw him onto the ground. Her choking technique threw Ling Yun's sword away.
"Just give up." She said coldly.
"You can't win against me."
Ling Yun's hand grasped Xiao Bing'er on the thigh and said, "I have a dream."
"You cannot take it away from me." He released an intense sharp aura from his body.
BOOM!
Xiao Bing'er released the thigh choke because the sharp aura could reach her, giving a slight cut on her face.
She landed perfectly on the ground and commented, "Well, this is more amusing than I expected."
Ling Yun picked up his sword and returned, "Don't worry."
"I'll make it more amusing for you."
"Oh, that is..." Cang Yue's eyes shone a little. "He also reached it, sword intent."
Ling Yuefeng gripped onto his Heavenly Sword Villa's Master seat and whispered, "Finally."
"Yun'er is grasping the way of the sword."
Ling Yun's eyes are peaceful like clear water. Everything has become extremely clear for him, flowing perfectly without a problem.
His physical condition is not the best after receiving attacks from Xiao Bing'er. Still, he felt he could win now.
"Lightning Flash." Ling Yun's sword released a bolt of intense lightning.
Xiao Bing'er threw the tree branch in her hand and picked a wooden bow out of nowhere. A gust swept over her hair, showing a wildness in her expression.
No one could see beside Hayate, but a long-eared silhouette was floating above Xiao Bing'er.
It's a gorgeous living being that only appeared in myth in Hayate's previous life.
Xiao Bing'er drew the bowstrings and released an aura of the hunter. Her body grew slightly for a moment, giving her more power.
An energy arrow made of pure energy appeared on her wooden bow.
"Rising Sky Slash." Ling Yun slashed his sword.
A menacing energy slash escaped his sword, flying to Xiao Bing'er at fast speed.
It's a strong attack.
Regardless, Xiao Bing'er doesn't even blink and naturally puts her hand off the bowstrings, releasing her arrow.
Everyone watched Ling Yun's sword slash and Xiao Bing'er arrow clash in the arena.
Both attacks are beyond normal Earth Profound Realm's strength.
Ling Wuguo crossed his arms to protect his eyes from debris. He observed Xiao Bing'er arrow and frowned because Ling Yun's sword slash began to stutter.
"Moon Piercing Arrow Strike." A bright white pillar descended from the sky and fell onto the stage.
"Ha, I have no chance from the beginning." Ling Yun released a sigh of defeat.
BOOM!
Ling Yun's body was flown to the wall and dropped onto the ground. He had fainted from receiving the Xiao Bing'er attack.
Ling Wuguo hopelessly sighed and declared, "Xiao Bing'er wins!"
Xiao Bing'er moved her gaze to Hayate and said, "I hope we meet on this stage next."
Hayate stared at Xiao Bing'er and responded, "Sure, Fran."