Chapter 1007: Beheading Competition

This time's sword discussion is about beheading.

For the "beheading" competition system, Mo Tu originally had a better plan, but the Xuan Bureau has only had a few matches, and it's still early. Exposing too many trump cards is not good.

Moreover, Mo Tu wants to vindicate the Fireball Technique.

He wants to tell everyone a truth: there are ten thousand Dao methods, each with its strengths and weaknesses. It's not necessarily true that only superior Dao methods are powerful.

As long as you study with care, use it well, and use it skillfully, even if it's just an ordinary Fireball Technique, it cannot be underestimated.

The sword discussion bell rings, and the sword discussion begins.

The disciples from both sides start to move.

The "beheading" competition in the Xuan Bureau's sword discussion has a larger venue and more complex mountain terrain, including mountain forests, streams, swamps, and woods.

The entry positions are random.

Both sides might encounter each other directly, so not an inch can be careless.

The disciples of Gui Shui Men, led by Qin Cangliu, just entered and immediately released their divine sense, gripping their swords.

After confirming that the surroundings are safe, the Gui Shui Men, with Qin Cangliu as their "leader," advance while scouting for the enemy.

They chose "offense."

Mo Tu's side, on the other hand, chose "defense."

In a beheading match, the opposing leader is "strong," while their own leader is "weak."

Mo Tu doesn't even need to think; the other side will certainly choose a "strong attack."

If he were in their position, he would also choose that.

After all, the temptation to kill a "fragile" leader with one sword is truly immense.

Therefore, Mo Tu plans to "wait for the rabbit."

Unlike the cautiousness of the Gui Shui Men, Mo Tu's expression is very composed after entering.

His divine sense is too strong. With just a slight sweep, he sees through the surrounding mountains and rivers. He points to a small woods several li away on the right side and says:

"We'll go there."

Linghu Xiao and the others nod.

Ouyang Xuan, although he doesn't nod, follows obediently.

After arriving at the small woods, Mo Tu begins to arrange the formation.

The five people from Gui Shui Men, after circling for a while, didn't find anyone in various swamps and slopes. After going around, they also came towards the small woods where Mo Tu is located.

The distance between the two sides is not far; they are expected to meet in less than a quarter of an hour.

Outside the sword discussion field, the watching crowd's hearts, after a period of boring waiting, gradually fill with anticipation.

"Now, finally, there's a good show to watch..."

"This 'Qin Cangliu' of Gui Shui Men may not be an ordinary disciple. He's from the Qin family. Speaking of his origin, it can even be traced back to the high-ranking official families of the Dao Court in Dao State."

"I also heard that he was originally a disciple of Dao State, and he was fostered in the Qin family of Qian State to seek knowledge..."

"Really?"

"I already said, it's 'heard'..."

"Regardless of whether it's heard or not, his identity is not low anyway. I also heard that in the Qian Xue State region, quite a few direct daughters of fifth-grade families all entrusted people to the Qin family to propose marriage, wanting to form a good marriage with this Young Master Qin, but they couldn't even cross the threshold..."

"His marriage was decided by the Dao State side."

"Other things can be fake, but the 'engagement' matter is absolutely not fake. Without a solid foundation, there is fundamentally no such confidence."

"Not only that, I heard this Qin Cangliu's inherited sword method is also extremely good."

"Gui Shui Men's Gui Shui Sword Method?"

"No, he didn't inherit Gui Shui Men's sword Dao, but his Qin family's 'Canghai Hengliu Sword Art.' This sword art is a top-level superior water element sword method, very famous. It's the Qin family's treasure, and fundamentally not many people can learn it..."

"Then how does he compare to Linghu Xiao?"

"That's not easy to say. Linghu Xiao's sword heart is clear, and his reputation is well-known. But this Qin Cangliu, on the contrary, has the demeanor of a low-key and steady family son and doesn't usually show off."

"It's estimated that he's settled down and sharpened one sword for ten years, wanting to become famous in one battle and show his talent in this sword discussion assembly."

"Geniuses are just like this. Sometimes everyone praises you and I, looking powerful like flowers and brocade, but under a famous name, there are definitely some who are actually hard to match. Who is 'real gold' and who is 'gold-plated' can only be known by touching it."

"Then this sword discussion will be something to watch..."

"That's true, a confrontation of sword Dao geniuses!"

Everyone's attention is almost entirely on the contest between Linghu Xiao and Qin Cangliu, these two favored sons of heaven.

Besides, quite a few people still remember Mo Tu, this array master who can use the Fireball Technique.

"This is a beheading match. That Mo Tu muddled his way into becoming the 'leader.' Now he wants to stand by, but there's no way, right?"

"If he doesn't stand by, what else can he do?"

"Still use the Fireball Technique?"

"That Wu Ming last time was a counterfeit. His hometown is Kun State. Many wealthy families in Kun State are nouveau riche. Their disciples don't seek progress, just make a body of flashy spiritual tools, and still want to come to the sword discussion..."

"Wu Ming was incompetent, so he'll be defeated by the Fireball Technique."

"But Qin Cangliu may not be the same. This is a properly inherited sect's favored son of heaven. It's impossible for him to be sneak attacked by a mere Fireball Technique."

"Perhaps, as soon as they meet, that person called Mo Tu won't even have time to use the Fireball Technique and will be killed by one sword..."

"Then it's a pity; we won't be able to see the contest between the two great sword Dao geniuses."

"Hope that person called Mo Tu can hold on a bit longer and not lose too quickly; otherwise, there's nothing fun to watch..."

While the crowd outside the field is chatting, the two groups of disciples inside the field finally meet outside the small woods.

Qin Cangliu's five people, wearing a set of black water Dao robes and holding cold water-colored long swords, look towards the few people on Tai Xu Men's side:

Linghu Xiao, Ouyang Xuan, Cheng Mo, and Situ Jian.

No Mo Tu.

The four people from Tai Xu Men are presenting a "defense" formation at this time, confronting Gui Shui Men and protecting the small woods.

Qin Cangliu's gaze passes over the four people and looks towards the distant small woods.

The woods are dense, and there is a faint aura inside, obviously someone is hiding inside.

"That array master doesn't have much role and is useless in combat. Might as well just choose him as the 'leader,' hide him in the mountain forest, and the other four people can attack without scruples..."

"It's not a bad plan, albeit a helpless one."

Qin Cangliu's eyes flash, and he says lightly:

"Kill!"

The other four disciples of Gui Shui Men immediately move neatly. Their bodies are like the wind, and their sword light is like water, killing towards the disciples of Tai Xu Men.

Gui Shui Men is directly under the Dao Court.

The future prospects of the disciples are mostly to enter the Dao Court's departments, starting as executive officers and gradually rising to standard officers.

Therefore, every move and style has quite a bit of the Dao Court's departmental style.

Strict discipline, decisive killing.

These four Gui Shui Men disciples use pure Gui Shui swords, and their sword moves also have cooperation. Very quickly, they fight together with Ouyang Xuan and the others.

And as the sword light intersects, Qin Cangliu also draws his long sword and begins to fight with Linghu Xiao.

Both are sword Dao geniuses. Although their personalities are different, they both have a proud spirit in their bones and have both practiced swords day and night since childhood, putting in massive effort in the sword Dao.

With just one move, as their sword edges touch, each immediately realizes that the opponent is a strong enemy in the sword Dao and cannot be underestimated.

Both of their hearts sink, and then their eyes reveal a sharp light, and they no longer hold back.

The sword qi is vast, and as the sword edges stir, the two geniuses are just like this, entangled together.

An expert makes a move, and then you know whether they have it or not.

Outside the sword discussion field.

The watching cultivators express admiration.

"As expected of two sword Dao geniuses!"

"Just this first move, you can see how extraordinary it is."

"Linghu Xiao's sword qi is pure and his comprehension is extremely high; Qin Cangliu is actually not bad either, his sword moves are steady and vast like the sea..."

Even some elders are quite satisfied: "At such an age, to be able to forge the sword Dao to this extent, they are all moldable materials ah..."

Some watching disciples, looking at the favored sons of heaven in the competition, even reveal a longing and envious gaze.

The audience is very satisfied.

Meanwhile, in the field, the situation is slowly changing.

The contest between Qin Cangliu and Linghu Xiao is wonderful, and neither is at a disadvantage.

But the battlefield of the others is very obvious.

Four against three.

The four sword Dao disciples of Gui Shui Men, two entangle Ouyang Xuan, one intersects with Situ Jian who uses the Li Huo sword, and one intersects with Cheng Mo who swings a big axe.

Those who can participate in the sword discussion are all elite disciples.

In a situation where no big killing moves are used, in ordinary duels of one move and one style, the difference in cultivation between favored sons of heaven still cannot make up for the gap in numbers.

Tai Xu Men's several people are obviously gradually falling into a disadvantage, and it is becoming more and more strenuous to support.

Finally, Ouyang Xuan, who was again forced to fight one against two, was the first to expose a flaw.

Although his talent is good, after all, two fists are no match for four hands. After maneuvering for half a day, he got temporarily angry and chopped out a sword, resulting in chopping into the air.

Ouyang Xuan immediately realized it was not good and hastily withdrew his move to defend, to avoid suffering an insidious sneak attack from the Gui Shui sword.

But subsequently, nothing happened.

That sword cultivator disciple of Gui Shui Men did not seize this flaw and take advantage of the pursuit. Instead, he took this gap, left Ouyang Xuan, and rushed towards the small woods.

His goal is very clear: Beheading.

This is a beheading match, not a melee match.

Stabbing this sword at most just aggravates Ouyang Xuan's injury, but cannot decide the victory.

In contrast, as long as they rush into the small woods and kill Mo Tu with one sword, they can immediately win.

This is also Qin Cangliu's arrangement from the beginning.

This is a sword discussion, a contest of favored sons of heaven, but the purpose of the contest is to "win," not necessarily to be superior.

Seeing this Gui Shui Men disciple heading towards the small woods, Cheng Mo immediately lets out a roar, leaps up, swings two big axes, and chops over.

This chop is both urgent and fierce. That Gui Shui Men disciple has no time to dodge and can only draw his sword to block.

Blocking this axe delays this moment, and the opportunity disappears.

Ouyang Xuan stabs with his long sword and welcomes him again, entangling this Gui Shui Men disciple.

The situation is again in a stalemate.

But just at this time, another Gui Shui Men disciple in the crowd suddenly sways, directly turning into a water shadow and disappearing. When he reappears, he is already within ten zhang of the small woods.

This was a sudden and unexpected move.

Cheng Mo and the others are shocked.

The cultivators outside the field also cause a stir when they see the situation:

"What's the situation?"

"This is... Gui Shui Men's Water Shadow Step?" Some knowledgeable cultivators say.

"Water Shadow Step is Gui Shui Men's ultimate technique. It's really rare for a seemingly ordinary Gui Shui Men disciple to cultivate this Water Shadow Step to such an exquisite degree in the late stage of Foundation Establishment..."

"It's estimated that he has good talent in body movement..."

"The Qian Xue State region indeed produces numerous talents."

And inside the sword discussion field, Cheng Mo, after being shocked, immediately reacts, stands up holding his big axe, and chops again. Ouyang Xuan also covers for him.

But this axe chops into the air again.

That Gui Shui Men disciple's body turns into water mist and escapes again. When he reappears, he has already arrived at the edge of the small woods.

Cheng Mo has a big build, and body movement is his weakness. For a while, he cannot catch up.

The Gui Shui Men disciple smiles coldly, then holds his ice-cold long sword, steps open, and walks towards the small woods.

Mo Tu is too "fragile." Killing him only takes one sword.

Anyone can kill him.

As long as he is killed, Gui Shui Men will win this match.

He is confident in his body movement. That short-legged array master who can't run fast will definitely "die" under his Gui Shui sword.

The Gui Shui Men disciple just steps into the small woods.

Inside the dense woods, suddenly a whistle, and a fireball flies out.

This fireball is extremely fast.

The Gui Shui Men disciple is not surprised. His gaze immediately turns cold, and his long sword is horizontal, blocking this fireball.

But the next instant, his face changes.

The fire light explodes, and the air wave surges. The Gui Shui Men disciple's sword trembles, shocked until his tiger's mouth is numb, and he even retreats two steps.

"This thing... can it be a Fireball Technique?"

For a while, he finds it hard to believe.

On the surface, it doesn't look much different, just the color is slightly deeper, but this power is completely on another level compared to ordinary Fireball Techniques.

Unless you personally take one, you fundamentally cannot feel it.

"Indeed... as the leader of the array Dao, he still has some skills..."

The Gui Shui Men disciple thinks silently.

But the Fireball Technique is, after all, just a Fireball Technique.

It's a good opportunity that he finally got. As long as he kills Mo Tu, they win.

Even a lion fighting a rabbit uses its full strength.

This time, he must use his full effort and not allow any negligence.

The Gui Shui Men disciple's gaze is firm, and he tries his old trick again, turning into water mist, wanting to rely on the "Water Shadow Step" to cover him and directly rush into the woods to pull out Mo Tu.

But as soon as his Water Shadow Step starts and his body just turns into water mist, a fireball, as if it has grown "eyes," accurately bombs his body.

The sword discussion jade dims a bit.

There is the pain of burning and exploding on his body.

The Gui Shui Men disciple is shocked and retreats several steps, his expression gradually becoming hard to believe:

"I... how could I still be hit by the Fireball Technique?"

"What exactly is going on?"

"I clearly cast the exquisite 'Water Shadow Step,' with a water shadow covering my body and water mist obstructing visibility. How could he possibly still hit me?"

The Gui Shui Men disciple is confused and doesn't understand.

Inside the small woods, Mo Tu snorts coldly in his heart:

"Playing Water Shadow Step in front of me? It's really like a little grandson visiting his old ancestor for New Year, it's laughable..."

He points a finger, and another Fireball Technique whistles out.

The Gui Shui Men disciple can only block it hard, and then is shocked and retreats several feet again. The "health" of his sword discussion jade is also reduced.

He feels some anger and a bit of panic.

"It must be a coincidence!"

"I have cultivated the Water Shadow Step for more than ten years, putting in countless effort. How could it possibly be broken so easily by others?"

"I don't believe it!"

He continues to cast the Water Shadow Step and approaches the small woods. Then, not unexpectedly, he is accurately bombed out by the Fireball Technique again.

This Fireball Technique is fast, accurate, and fierce again, as if it has grown eyes, just staring at him and exploding.

Even if he urges the Water Shadow Step to the extreme, he fundamentally cannot escape this life-threatening Fireball Technique.

The Gui Shui Men disciple's heart almost spits blood.

"Fuck! What kind of person can cultivate the Fireball Technique to this level?!"

At the same time, he regrets endlessly.

Water Shadow Step advances, Fireball Technique shocks and retreats. After several such rounds, the opportunity to rush into the small woods and "behead" Mo Tu is already delayed.

Cheng Mo, Ouyang Xuan, and Situ Jian, all surround him.

Like this, the crowd fights together again.

Tai Xu Men is still four against five.

But this time is a bit different, because from time to time a fireball still flies out from inside the small woods, accurately bombing the Gui Shui Men disciples' bodies.

It's not only fast, but the power is also good, forcing them to be distracted and cope, constantly guarding, which consumes a lot of energy.

The group of Gui Shui Men disciples instantly feel the pressure.

And with the support of Mo Tu's Fireball Technique, Tai Xu Men's formation has changed again.

Cheng Mo is still in the front, swinging his pair of mountain-opening axes majestically.

Situ Jian then turns from attack to defense, guarding in front of Linghu Xiao, blocking enemy attacks with his Li Huo sword, and striving for time for Linghu Xiao to condense the Chong Xu sword qi.

Linghu Xiao has the front row, so he can focus on attacking, carrying out killings with his sword qi.

Ouyang Xuan acts as a vanguard, restraining the enemy.

Mo Tu hides in the woods, using the Fireball Technique to provide support, assistance, oversee the overall situation, and control the situation.

One defender, one guard, one attacker, one vanguard.

Plus Mo Tu, this "support."

Like this, Tai Xu Men's formation has almost initially appeared in prototype.

In front of the small woods, human shadows cross, sword qi stirs, and fireballs fly, making it abnormally intense for a while.

Gui Shui Men's frontal killing is also not at a disadvantage.

And among them, the most tricky is still Mo Tu's Fireball Technique.

In the middle of the fight between the two sides, as long as any Gui Shui Men disciple exposes a flaw, they will necessarily eat a Fireball Technique.

If someone attacks strongly, they will necessarily be blocked by the Fireball Technique.

If someone uses Water Escape, they will be bombed by the Fireball Technique.

If someone is injured, there is still the Fireball Technique coming to "add insult to injury."

Suppression, rescue, interruption, insight, and damage supplement in one.

Mo Tu's Fireball Technique is used to perfection.

Especially since he is still hiding in the woods, never showing his face, only "participating in the war" with the Fireball Technique, this unknown mysterious feeling gives the Gui Shui Men crowd a great sense of oppression.

But this is the feeling of Gui Shui Men.

The audience outside the field, however, has another kind of feeling.

Gui Shui Men's disciples cannot see Mo Tu, so they feel mysterious, but they can see him.

Above the huge Fang Tian painting shadow, Mo Tu's image is clearly displayed.

He is just "crouching" inside the small woods, frequently pointing his finger, chirping and throwing fireballs outward.

It looks a bit "childish."

Above the painting shadow, through the global perspective, only using their eyes to see, they fundamentally cannot feel the speed, power, and precision of this Fireball Technique, and the powerless feeling of being suppressed and even oppressed by the Fireball Technique on the spot.

They only feel a bit "absurd."

This is the Qian Xue State region, this is the sword discussion assembly, which gathers the geniuses of various races from the nine states, gathers the favored sons of heaven from the four sects, eight gates, and twelve schools, a gathering of heroes, and the top event of sword discussion and competition.

In this kind of grand event, when can the Qi Refining initial level Fireball Technique also go on stage?

What's more irritating is, is there still someone afraid of the Fireball Technique?

"That Gui Shui Men disciple, the one who knows the Water Shadow Step, shouldn't he just rush to the edge of the small woods, rush in, chop that Mo Tu, and win?"

"Being bombed by the Fireball Technique twice actually makes him retreat?"

"A mere Fireball Technique, what's there to be afraid of?"

"Right, and the other Gui Shui Men disciples, they also look like rice buckets. They've been fighting for so long, and they all took Fireball Techniques, not one of them dodged."

"Can they not dodge this?"

"This Fireball Technique simply lowers the level of the sword discussion assembly..."

"Deeply agree..."

Most of the ordinary disciples and ordinary cultivators who have no personal experience discuss this one after another.

But some elite disciples, and sect elders and high-level family members, all frown.

They have rich experience, and their understanding of spells is also high.

Although the Fang Tian painting shadow is separate and the image is distorted, they can also see some tricks.

It's not that the Gui Shui Men disciples are not good, but this Fireball Technique is indeed extraordinary...

The sword discussion on the field continues.

Relying on the godlike Fireball Technique, Tai Xu Men gradually gains the upper hand as they fight.

Qin Cangliu frowns.

He also understands clearly that in this situation, it is no longer possible to steal into the small woods and chop off Mo Tu, this "leader."

Since that is the case, then they can only attack head-on.

Defeat Linghu Xiao, "kill" the other Tai Xu Men disciples, and then rush into the small woods and chop off that despicable Mo Tu who uses the Fireball Technique.

This kind of situation completely depends on the performance of the favored sons of heaven.

Changing the situation and turning the tide is impossible for ordinary people; this is what a true "favored son of heaven" of a family is.

Without the ability to break the situation, one is not qualified to be called a favored son of heaven.

Streams of water light, as if the Canghai Hengliu, gather on Qin Cangliu's sword. For a time, the sword light greatly increases, and its power is shocking.

His gaze is cruel and cold, tightly staring at Linghu Xiao.

Linghu Xiao's expression is indifferent, but in his eyes, fighting intent also condenses, and his whole body's sword qi is inspired.

The two look at each other, and in the void, the sword qi is sharp like light.

All the watching cultivators' hearts tighten, and then their eyes reveal anticipation.

They know that the next fight is the true meaning of the Qian Xue sword discussion, the true meaning of the "confrontation between favored sons of heaven"...

(End of this chapter)