Chapter 208 - 150: Great Gains! Strength Increases Again

Chapter 208: Chapter 150: Great Gains! Strength Increases Again

Over the years, the Sect Leader of the Sword Cleansing Pool had often taken Ling Shuangzi around to show him off.

She had paraded him in front of the Martial Alliance, in particular, countless times.

’Sure, your Martial Alliance Leader is powerful, I’ll give you that!’

’You’re third on the Heavenly List of the outer world, and even in the Grotto Heavens, you’d be a top-tier figure. I admit I can’t beat you, but the Martial Alliance has no one to carry on your legacy.’

’You want a fight? Sorry, but I’ve always been a proponent of peace.’

’Why don’t we just let the younger generation have a friendly little spar...’

And so, time and again, the Martial Alliance Leader, Chu Shanhe, had been thwarted by her, left fuming and filled with suppressed rage.

It wasn’t just Ling Shuangzi.

Any random prodigy from the Sword Cleansing Pool could utterly crush a prodigy from the Martial Alliance.

Take Xie Xinghe, for example. He was one such prodigy from the Sword Cleansing Pool.

He’d casually claimed the top spot on the Human List in the outer world.

What could you do about it?

Nothing at all.

The outer world and the Grotto Heavens simply couldn’t compare.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was different, the resources were different...

Not everyone could be like Chu Shanhe and claw their way to the top against all odds.

So the Martial Alliance Leader had been forced to swallow his anger for decades.

Yet today...

The Sect Leader of the Sword Cleansing Pool furrowed her delicate brows, puzzled.

Just moments ago, Chu Shanhe had actually contacted her, proposing a match between his disciple and one from her Sword Cleansing Pool to "strengthen their friendship."

"..."

A storm of thoughts raged in the mind of Han Jiangxue, Sect Leader of the Sword Cleansing Pool.

’Friendship with Chu Shanhe, my ass. Well, they did have a thing for each other years ago.’

’It had even grown more intimate.’

’But they’d broken up long ago.’

’And he’d been dying to get back at her for ages...’

’She’d used her younger disciples to make him so furious that he’d hidden himself away for years...’

’And now the sun was rising in the west.’

’He was the one demanding a match.’

’Could this be a trick?’

’Yes, it’s true the Martial Alliance has this Chen Xuan, who defeated our Sword Cleansing Pool’s Xie Xinghe.’

’But wasn’t that Chen Xuan only at the First Layer of True Essence?’

’What gives you the confidence to pit Chen Xuan against my Ling Shuangzi?’

"Someone, go and investigate. See if the Martial Alliance has produced another genius."

Han Jiangxue said coolly.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Someone immediately withdrew.

Soon, the subordinate reappeared, his expression changed. He bowed and said, "Sect Leader, there’s an update on Chen Xuan’s strength. He’s at the Third Layer of True Essence."

"What?"

Han Jiangxue spun around. "The Third Layer of True Essence?"

’When Xie Xinghe returned to the Sword Cleansing Pool, he clearly said the one who defeated him was at the First Layer of True Essence, didn’t he?’

’How is he at the Third Layer now?’

"It’s absolutely true. Perhaps he acquired some kind of rare treasure?"

the man said respectfully.

’Is that so?’

Han Jiangxue’s mind raced.

’No wonder...’

’No wonder Chu Shanhe was so eager to pick a fight.’

"Ling Shuangzi, are you confident you can defeat someone at the Third Layer of True Essence?"

Han Jiangxue’s voice grew grave as she looked toward a solitary, proud figure meditating on a mountain peak.

The figure wore a green robe that fluttered in the wind. His aura was exceptional, peerless.

An indescribable air of cold arrogance emanated from him.

A black, treasured sword was thrust into the ground beside him.

"He is merely trash. Why should I be interested?!"

The words left his lips without a trace of emotion.

It was as if nothing in the world could stir him.

Han Jiangxue instantly relaxed, a smile spreading across her face. "Good. You truly are your master’s finest disciple!"

’So, Chu Shanhe, you want your disciples to have a match?’

’Fine, I’ll grant you your wish!’

’Didn’t your Martial Alliance finally manage to produce a prodigy?’

’Then I’ll let you watch with your own eyes as this prodigy’s martial heart shatters and his future is ruined. He’ll be wailing at Ling Shuangzi’s feet, all dignity lost.’

"Go. Send a reply to Chu Shanhe. Tell him we accept the challenge. The time will be tomorrow."

Han Jiangxue said coolly, looking at the person beside her.

She was an extremely decisive person.

When it came to humiliating Chu Shanhe, she was unwilling to wait even a moment longer!

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

The elder by her side responded and immediately withdrew.

Meanwhile.

「At the Pure Yang Sect.」

Chu Shanhe had also paid a visit, a broad smile on his face. Having sent out his challenge, he sauntered away from the premises.

The bait was set.

Now, he just had to see if they would take it.

He hadn’t expected that shortly after leaving, he would run into an elder from the Sword Cleansing Pool. The elder cupped his hands and said, "Alliance Leader Chu, our Sect Leader agrees to the challenge. The time is set for tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?"

Chu Shanhe raised an eyebrow, a smile gracing his lips.

’That old woman is so impatient?’

"Fine. Tomorrow it is."

Chu Shanhe said coolly.

He needed to get back as soon as possible and confirm Chen Xuan’s true strength one more time.

’But he figured there wouldn’t be any issues.’

’After all, Chen Xuan had agreed so readily. He hadn’t seemed the least bit hesitant.’

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