Clang! Clang!
Two swords collided with each other producing a resonant sound. Their figure flashed around, which was hard for ordinary cultivators to keep track of below the foundation-building stage.
Their afterimage tripled for those cultivators as they can't even see their real figure.
"Supreme Sword Strike!" Jing Tao circulated his technique. His sword disappeared and tripled as they floated around Liu Xin.
Before Liu Xin could move, the sword created a barrier blocking every part of his escape. Liu Xin was startled momentarily before circulating his technique.
Skin Hardening and Spirit Sheild Technique. Thick qi covered his skin, and an extra layer of thick skin appeared while a qi shield covered his body thoroughly.
As the three swords blocked his escape, another big sword made up of qi appeared and slashed toward Liu Xin.
It passed through the barrier easily and strike with Liu Xin. The barrier held for a moment before shattering, while his extra layer of thick skin barely protected his body.
With minor injuries, the sword disappeared and Liu Xin panting softly survived.
The three swords again became one and returned back to Jing Tao. Jing Tao didn't hesitate to attack Liu Xin again without giving him a chance to take a breath.
The lighting Step technique was circulated, and he tried to escape, however, Jing Tao also circulated his own movement technique and reappeared before Liu Xin.
Liu Xin hurriedly blocked the upcoming sword and struck using a firey palm, however, Jing Tao dodged and used his knee to hit Liu Xin's jaw throwing him back.
Liu Xin managed his body and landed on his feet softly. He circulated Dragonfire, celestial wind and shadow flame ignition technique simultaneously in a second.
Dense fire red and black escaped from him trying to hit Jing Tao. Jing Tao took out a dense spirit shield that blocked the attack easily.
Liu Xin immediately appeared before him and kicked him. Jing Tao backfilled trying to avoid and throwing his sword to retaliate.
However, Liu Xin used the shadow shroud technique to disappear from there and emerge from Jing Tao's shadow kicking him.
Jing Tao couldn't balance his body in time and was kicked. He rolled on the ground and instantly stood.
His body glowed and moved. His speed was countless times greater as after image appeared. Even Liu Xin couldn't track his movement and he hurriedly used a spirit shield and skin hardening and also used lighting steps to run.
However, his speed was like a turtle to Jing Tao and he strike his sword. Liu Xin's shield was shattered without any force, Liu Xin hurriedly reacted and blocked the attack with his sword.
However, the force was too great that he was pushed countless steps back. His hand went numb from the force and even became red.
Jing Tao appeared before Liu Xin.
'Shit!' Liu Xin cursed but he was kicked mercilessly throwing back and hitting the wall. He staggered and tried to stand, but Jing Tao appeared before him and grab his neck, throwing above and kicking him with immense force.
Liu Xin was thrown and hit another wall. Liu Xin coughed blood and lost consciousness.
He lost!
Jing Tao's face was pale, but he wasn't hurt. He stood and breathe raggedly, smiling softly as he looked at the fallen Liu Xin.
The audience cheered, but Liu Xin didn't know what happened after.
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As the veil of darkness left his eyes, and the light pierced through his eyes lid, Liu Xin squirmed and woke up reluctantly.
"Where am I?" He asked as his head cleared.
"You are in your room." Xiao Wei answered as her eyes were filled with worries. She sat beside his bed, carrying a tray of food and pills.
"What happened?" Pain surged in his head, but he calmed down. He remembered his battle with Jing Tao and was a little disappointed. "I lost, huh." This was his first loss, well he had accpected and didn't care.
"Don't worry! It's natural to win and lose in battles." Xiao Wei tried comforting him. "Here, eat the meal." She was going to hand the tray, but she pulled it back immediately.
"No. I will feed you!" She said.
"Huh?" Liu Xin was stunned for a moment before a spoon reached his mouth.
"Say aah." She opened her mouth to make Liu Xin copy her. He sighed and opened his mouth, taking in the food.
"Good boy." She stood and patted his head as if acting as a mother. Liu Xin looked at her small figure and chuckled.
After eating, he took the pills and all his injuries were healed. He was brimming with energy and wanted to get up.
As he rise his back, Xiao Wei pushed him back to bed. Liu Xin was stunned at her strength which was greater than his.
How could her small body hold this much strength?
"You are injured. You should rest." She emphasised. "I will stay with you." She smiled gently like a little kid.
"I am fine. All my injuries-" Before he could continue, he saw her nearly crying face and sighed.
"Ok." He laid back without any complaints. Xiao Wei smiled and sat smiling brightly taking his hands.
At this time, the door opened and Leng Fei entered.
"Oh, you are up." She walked toward him and sat beside his bed, alongside Xiao Wei without permission.
"Why are you here?" Liu Xin asked.
"I am your teacher, so I came here to check on your injuries." She said. "Well, your battle with Jing Tao was impressive. I give 70 points to you." She said with a nod.
Before Liu Xin could reply, Leng Fei took out a scroll. "Knowing tricks are only suitable to fight with those who are somewhat strong, or equal in strength with you. Tricks are useless against superior strength."
She looked at him with her cold eyes. "Learn this technique, it will help you increase your strength for a short period of time like Jing Tao." After handing the scroll, she stood.
"Don't forget to bring some pills back when you meet me. After some training, I am sure you can easily beat me." With that, without waiting for a reply, she exited. In a way, she disappeared.
"Oh!" Suddenly, Xiao Wei exclaimed. "I forgot." She hit her head lightly. "This technique is for you." She also took out a small book.
"This is the teleportation technique that sister Leng Fei used." She handed the book.
"Thanks." Liu Xin patted her head as if it was his habit.
"Ehehe." Xiao Wei smiled, she was too precious.
Then she began chatting.
"You know, our sect was too small when I joined, there were only hundreds of disciples altogether in this sect." She said nodding. "Then, more senior brothers and sisters joined, and rise to become core disciples. Then our sect disciples increased and another sect leader was appointed." She said.
"Then, we had battles, we won two times, then lost. " She was a little sad. "We are having another Minor Sect Competition. If we lose this time, this sect will have to be disbanded."
"Minor Sect Competiton?" Liu Xin tilted his head. He has never heard of this.