Chapter 0168 – The Return of the Peak – The Absolute Return

Most people, of course, thought that Qin Xia Ling would win.

As the referee introduces him, Xu DaLong is the first to make his way to the ring.

His eyes, unlike before, were full of confidence and determination.

For the past five days, he had exerted his best efforts and practiced without sleep, he had never worked so hard before, and in the future, he would never have such an opportunity again. Even if I lose, I have no regrets. No, I can’t lose, I absolutely can’t lose! If I lose, I will be tortured by Master for the rest of my life!

“Xu DaLong! Xu Da Long! Xu Da Long!”

Deafening cheers rang out from the audience. Xu Dalong closed his eyes, enjoying this moment of glory. This was fate, a gift to him. After this matter is over, I may have to return to the Demon Sect and become an ordinary Yellow Springs Pavilion investigator, spending the rest of my life in a dark and sunless place. “The final round of the Dragon War was the most glorious moment of my life.

He opened his eyes and looked at Jian Wuji on the stage.

Jian Wuji clasped his hands to his chest and looked at him quietly, then, gently nodded. Xu Dalong also nodded, and between them, there was no need for words.

“Next, please welcome Ms. Qin!”

The referee’s voice, once again, rang out, and the audience erupted into an even louder cheer.

Qin Xia Ling walked up to the ring, her gaze, crossing over Xu Dalong, looking towards Jian Wuji.

He was looking at her and Xu Dalong with an indifferent look. For some reason, she suddenly felt as if he had changed into a different person, no longer the retainer or the friend.

“The finals, starting now!”

With the referee’s order, the match officially began.

Xu Dalong was the first to strike, his knife, as fast as lightning, straight to Qin Xia Ling’s vitals.

I only have one chance, and I’ve been practicing hard for five days and five nights for this chance, and I can never fall down first before that happens!

Qin Xia Ling easily defused his attack, her strength, indeed, was better.

Luckily, my internal strength had increased quite a bit, and I wasn’t at a disadvantage in terms of strength.

The two of them fought back and forth.

However, as time went on, the situation began to change in favor of Qin Xia Ling.

Xu Dalong’s movements were getting slower and slower, while Qin Xiaoling’s sword was getting faster and faster. Xu Dalong could only barely parry, and was in danger.

It was not easy for him to hold on until now, but the gap in strength could not be bridged after all.

Seeing this scene, everyone thought that the match would soon be over. The Martial Arts Alliance Master, too, confidently looked at his granddaughter, victorious.

Just as Xu Da Long was forced to the edge of the ring, the opportunity, finally came.

The distance between the two, her footwork, her sword, my footwork, my body, my blade, everything was just right.

Xu Dalong didn’t miss the opportunity.

“Swish!”

With his blade, he suddenly changed his stance and used the first stance of the Heaven Destroying Demon Blade Style.

This was his first change of heart, and one that Qin Xia-Ling had never expected.

Qin Xiaoling was shocked and hurriedly swung her sword to block, but all of this was expected by Xu Dalong.

His blade, at an unbelievable angle, went around her sword and struck her wrist in quick succession, trying to cut off her fingers.

“Stop!”

The martial arts alliance leader stood up fiercely, just at this moment, Qin Xia Ling’s hand sword, out of the hand, in the air traced a beautiful arc, and then, “clank” sound, fell to the ground. In order to save her fingers, she had to give up the sword in her hand.

Xu Dalong’s knife was already against her neck.

Qin Xia Ling couldn’t believe her eyes, that move just now was too subtle for her to crack.

“I …… I lost.”

She said reluctantly.

“The winner of this year’s ‘Subterranean Dragon Battle’ is from the Gansu Western Blade Sect – Xu Dalong!”

The referee announced the result of the match, and in the audience, thunderous cheers erupted. Xu Dalong excitedly jumped down from the ring and hugged Sword Wuji.

“Thank you! Thank you!”

His eyes, filled with tears, were the first time I saw him shedding tears. He was a person who didn’t shed tears easily, but this time, he couldn’t control his emotions anymore.

Although, without Sword Wuji, it was impossible for him to win the match, he had really worked hard and desperately. In other words, it was because he worked so hard that he was able to comprehend Sword Wuji’s teachings.

“Hard work.”

Jian Wuji gently patted his back and whispered.

He had gone from being an investigator of the Yellow Springs Pavilion to a disciple of the Blood Heavenly Demoness, and now, he had won the “Subterranean Dragon Battle” by defeating the granddaughter of the Martial Arts Alliance, winning the championship. The reason why he was so excited was not only because he had won the competition, but also because he had finally set foot on the path of a true martial artist.

“Stop crying and go up and get your award.”

“Uh-huh.”

Xu DaLong wipes away his tears and makes his way to the ring.

At this moment, Jian Wuji felt that there was a gaze that was watching him. It was the Martial Alliance Master, who was standing in the distance, looking at him coldly. Although the distance was so far that an ordinary person would not be able to transmit sound, Jian Wuji’s voice was clearly transmitted into his ears.

“Sorry, my friend, wanted to win so badly that I helped him practice.”

“That last move of yours, what kind of martial art was it?”

“The martial arts of the Blood Sky Demoness.”

Upon hearing my reply, the Martial Lord was taken aback.

“What did you say? That’s the Witch’s martial arts?”

“That’s right, he’s the Demoness’s personal disciple.”

I deliberately told him that Xu Dalong’s identity was not simple, so that he might not pursue this matter any further. Sure enough, the Martial Alliance Master didn’t say anything else.

“Perhaps defeat, more than victory, is more meaningful.”

It seems that he felt that this defeat might be a good thing for his granddaughter.

“Lord Ally, how magnanimous and admirable.”

Jian Wuji withdrew his gaze and looked toward the ring.

That’s when he saw the other one.

That’s the girl who comes to congratulate Xu Da Long every time he wins.

This time, however, on her face, there wasn’t a trace of a smile, her eyes, cold and indifferent. He had never seen such a cold expression on her face before, and it made him feel very strange.

She seemed to be practicing how to control her expression as she smiled for a moment, frowned for a moment, and then, smiled again. Finally, she looked up at the ring and waved at Xu Da Long, calling out his name.

When she and Xu Dalong met eye to eye, her face suddenly bloomed into a bright smile, as if the indifferent girl just now did not exist at all. Even from a distance, Jian Wuji was able to clearly see the change in her expression, thanks to his “Divine Eyes Technique”.

“The Order of Heaven!”

They’ve been on the move for a long time.

Perhaps they reached out to not only Seo Dalong, but also the other contestants who advanced to the finals.

They would throw themselves at each person according to their weaknesses and prescribe the right medicine. The Heavenly Fate Society, it really isn’t simple.

I finally found them!

However, before I had time to be happy, I saw that Xu Dalong was waving happily at the girl.

“O Da Lung, why are you so bitter?”

Before that girl revealed her true colors, I decided not to tell Xu Da Long for now, so that he could act more naturally.

I’m sorry, Investigator Seo. The deeper you get, the more I can catch them. It can’t be helped. Learn from your mistakes!

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