strictlysupreme Chapter 87 The Eve of the Finals
Chapter 87 The Eve of the Finals
"The eighth match of the third round, Lu Xihan versus Mu Wenyu, please come to the stage."
Oh, it's Lu Xihan's turn?
That means Liu Xingxing won't be bored anymore. All the previous matches were ones she didn't know and weren't very interesting. The ones she did know were all one-sided crushing of their opponents. The most interesting match would be tomorrow's.
However, Lu Xihan's match is still worth watching, and her opponent is none other than Mu Wenyu, the genius sword cultivator of the Mu Cang Sect.
However, Mu Wenyu doesn't get much screen time in the novel, far less than the other main characters with distinct personalities, but he is one of Wei Qiushuang's admirers.
In the original text, Mu Wenyu developed feelings for Wei Qiushuang after accidentally entering a secret realm with her and the others before they went to Lingshui Town to suppress the demon.
In fact, Mu Wenyu had already greatly admired Wei Qiushuang during this competition. Moreover, in the final match, he lost to Wei Qiushuang by a narrow margin and missed out on first place. Wei Qiushuang also became famous in the competition and gained many followers.
As for the second place, it wasn't Su Jiangling or Yu Yunyang, but rather someone from an unknown small sect. This dark horse, who appeared out of nowhere, seemed to be named Lu Ren.
However, he truly lived up to his name by remaining an "ordinary person." Despite being such a dark horse, he failed to gain widespread fame. His most glorious moment was probably winning second place in the finals. After that, he disappeared without a trace, along with his small sect.
Liu Xingxing suspected that the failed author added this character on a whim, just so he could make a brief appearance.
This Lu Ren seemed to appear out of thin air, knowing everything about the final illusion, and easily obtained the first secret treasure in the illusion.
That's right, the first treasure, but he didn't rush out to exchange for first place. Instead, he waited until Wei Qiushuang had been gone for quite a while before rushing out just as Lu Xihan emerged from the second illusion.
When he encountered Lu Xihan in the illusion, he mysteriously uttered a word to enlighten her, and then left gracefully. As a result, Lu Xihan soon fell into a double illusion.
It's as if everything was planned out.
Liu Xingxing watched the two on the field with great interest, wondering what kind of image Lu Ren would present tomorrow.
After all, it would be great to have the chance to meet the reincarnation of that flop author. At least we could catch him, hang him up, beat him up, and then question him about why he wrote so badly in the later parts!
But it's just a thought; doing that would be like throwing your life away. Who knows how many buffs he'd given himself?
"The disciple that Venerable Fuyue has taken a liking to is indeed quite good. It's a pity about that kid surnamed Mu."
"Elder He, aren't these remarks a bit premature? This Mu family boy has excellent talent, and he has a single spiritual root. How could he be defeated by a girl with a useless spiritual root?"
"Hmph! You really have no discernment. Have you ever seen any useless spiritual root who can use the five elements of spiritual power so skillfully?"
"This is clearly a Chaos Five Spiritual Root, which is even rarer than a mutated spiritual root! That old guy Fu Yue got incredibly lucky to snag such a huge bargain!"
"what?!"
When Qiu Wu said this, everyone present was immediately astonished, except for Liu Xingxing, who already knew the truth and remained as calm as a mountain, without the slightest excitement.
The person next to Qiu Wu suddenly grabbed him and asked again, "Are you sure? How did you figure it out?"
"My master once told me that the Chaos Spiritual Root was quite common in ancient times. Its bloodline could smoothly absorb the power of the five elements for its own use, and the five methods were in harmony without any distinction of strength or weakness. However, nowadays, few people with the five spiritual roots can achieve great things."
"From what I can see, this girl Lu has considerable spiritual power, and she can use the power of the five elements with ease. Moreover, she is currently fighting on par with Mu."
“You guys know a little about Mu, that kid is no weakling. Lu girl can only be the legendary Chaos Spiritual Root. You old guys have really misjudged her. Lu girl has been hiding her true colors very well.”
This one sentence offended everyone present. Only Qiu Wu dared to do such a thing. After all, although his master did not ascend but naturally perished a thousand years ago, he was still among the eight people named "Bei Fang Xuan Yin, Hu Luo Dan Lin" and had the character "Lin" in his name.
Although he was the last among the eight, his strength was not something anyone could match. As his disciple, Qiu Wu could naturally say a few words to everyone present, except for Liu Xingxing.
Qiu Wu only realized there was a respected figure present after he finished speaking, and hurriedly added, "But I suppose Immortal Qingjun saw it long ago, didn't he?"
After finishing making up the mess, he cautiously glanced at Liu Xingxing, who hadn't moved for a long time.
Liu Xingxing only managed a faint smile, but because her face was covered by a veil, only a few scattered emotions could be seen in her eyes after hearing her words.
"Since the elders of the Lingxi Sect have already made their judgment, why bother asking me?"
Lu Xihan was confirmed to have the Chaos Five Spiritual Roots, but it was also refined after birth. Even though three years had passed and her spiritual energy circulation ability had begun to show results, it was still possible to see that some of the Five Elements spiritual energy that she did not use often was not yet proficient enough.
Her ability to smoothly utilize the spiritual energy of the five elements is far inferior to that of someone with innate chaotic five spiritual roots. If she were given a few more years to cultivate, she should be able to reach a level similar to someone with innate roots.
"I'm not entirely sure either, which is why I'm asking for your opinion. After all, with your expertise, you should be able to tell at a glance."
Qiu Wu, however, was no longer as arrogant as before, and was very respectful and humble in front of Liu Jun.
After all, a strong person always commands respect, especially a strong person like Liu Jun, who is one of the few ninth-grade alchemists on the continent and the only one that no one can afford to offend.
Everyone is treated like a grandson in front of her; whether in her words or in her age, she deserves to be called "ancestor" by everyone.
"Living Ancestor" Liu Xingxing replied vaguely again: "Didn't I just tell you? I've already made my decision..."
Those present who still couldn't understand this would have wasted all their years of life, and thus became even more convinced of what Qiu Wu had said.
The competition below was also nearing its end. Unsurprisingly, Mu Wenyu, with his single spiritual root, was no match for Lu Xihan, who had a chaotic spiritual root and a halo of advantages. He could only stop here.
However, those below who were unaware of the truth only saw that the sect leader's first disciple of the Twilight Cang Sect was actually defeated by a woman with a useless spiritual root, which was simply a huge joke!
Of course, those who were defeated by Lu Xihan one by one are still in shock. How could they be defeated by someone with a useless spiritual root?
However, everything on the field was transparent and visible, and there were also elders present to observe. If she made any small move, she would definitely be immediately eliminated. How could she be allowed to stay? Therefore, no one could understand what was going on.
While rare bloodlines are not numerous on the continent of Yuanzhou, they do exist.
Lu Xihan, with her Chaotic Spiritual Root, doesn't necessarily have to hide it from others. What she needs to guard against are those with wicked intentions who want to seize her roots and bloodlines, those evil cultivators who covet her, or those who are jealous and want to do something underhanded. But most people's thoughts are still normal. It all depends on how the person with the special ability handles it.
However, the higher-ups only just found out about this, and they still have to explain it to their disciples when they get back. But Lu Xihan's victory today is a done deal, and it was won fair and square right under their noses, so there's no point in them questioning it anymore.
"Lu Xihan wins the eighth match of the third round!"
As Mu Wenyu was caught off guard by the various colors of spiritual energy and the corresponding techniques, he couldn't even get up, vomited several mouthfuls of blood, and was in a sorry state. Two of his ribs were also broken, and the outcome of the competition was decided immediately.
It was only because he underestimated his opponent and was too arrogant that he was defeated so quickly. It was also because Lu Xihan deliberately pretended to be weak in the early stages to lower his guard, and then seized the opportunity to strike quickly and ruthlessly, hitting his sore spot without giving him any chance to react. That's how he succeeded. But it was just another way to win.
As the verdict was handed down, before Mu Wenyu's consciousness faded, he suddenly recalled that the person who had visited their sect a few years ago was also from the Xuanshan Sect. Anyway, that person only stayed for a few days before leaving, and he hadn't paid any attention to it. Now, for some reason, he suddenly thought of her, as well as the rumors that had circulated for a while back then.
"Xuanshan Sect...Are all the people from Xuanshan Sect...so powerful? Liu...the one surnamed Liu too..."
Mu Wenyu mumbled something incoherently, and before Lu Xihan could understand what he was saying, Mu Wenyu completely lost consciousness.
"Big Brother!"
His fellow disciples rushed up to carry him to the hospital for treatment, and Lu Xihan stepped off the stage without much concern.
She wasn't reckless in her actions, but she only broke two of Mu Wenyu's ribs. Ribs are easy to set, and it wasn't like she crippled him. It's normal for him to be unconscious.
"The ninth match of the third round, Yang Kaisheng versus Liu Qi, please come to the stage."