JSCMU-Chapter 103: First Wave

The second round began.

Ma Hongyu distributed one hundred Soul-Calming Fruit seeds each.

Then he said, “Here, each of you has one hundred Soul-Calming Fruit seeds. All seeds have a certain failure rate, expecting every single one to sprout is impossible. So in this round, what we’re comparing is the number of seeds that sprouted. The higher the number, the higher your score in this round. However, to avoid affecting the competitors’ state of mind, the results of the second round will still not be announced to either of you.”

Ye Cheng took a deep breath.

He still didn’t know what that strange tremor in the last round was. The disciples around them were clearly talking about it, but because of the barrier, he couldn’t hear anything.

Could it be that Yun Jin really learned the Soil Control Technique?

Even if she did, would everyone react that strongly?

With his mind preoccupied, Ye Cheng’s face turned even paler.

These past years, he always followed Ma Hongyu. Other than planting spiritual herbs, he did nothing else. Compared to the average disciple, his psychological resilience was much weaker.

Ma Hongyu knew this, which was why he worked hard to maintain a calm appearance and temporarily withheld the results. He was afraid it would impact Ye Cheng’s performance.

But when he glanced at Ye Cheng, he couldn’t help but feel a little worried.

This child’s mental endurance was simply too poor. Who knew if he could perform normally in the upcoming trial?

There’s no use saying anything more now. It’s all up to him.

“The second round officially begins.” Ma Hongyu sighed, his face still betraying nothing. He made the announcement, then stepped back outside the barrier.

People outside the barrier could hear the activity inside, but Yun Jin and Ye Cheng couldn’t hear anything from outside.

Ye Cheng felt uneasy about this, while Yun Jin didn’t care.

Anyway, her Emotion Points were still nicely increasing, so she had no reason to worry at all.

This round tested the Minor Cloud and Rain Technique.

Ye Cheng worked hard to compose himself, then cast a spell to summon a small cloud and began nurturing the seeds.

“Among Senior Brother Ye’s three spiritual roots, his water spiritual root is the strongest. His Minor Cloud and Rain Technique is also the one he’s best at,” one of Ye Cheng’s junior martial brothers couldn’t help saying.

“This time, Senior Brother Ye should win without suspense.”

“I heard Yun Jin has five spiritual roots. For cultivators with five spiritual roots, each root’s strength is quite average. Senior Brother Ye has gold, water, and earth roots. Among them, his water attribute is the strongest, followed by gold, and earth is the weakest. So in the Soil Control Technique round, him falling behind a bit is understandable.”

Understandable, my ass…

That was a sword cultivator who had trained in botany techniques for a mere ten days, and she trained her Soil Control Technique to that degree? That’s just bizarre!

But still.

As Ye Cheng’s junior brothers, they had to grit their teeth and say this.

Otherwise, where would their group’s dignity go?

Ye Cheng’s control over the Minor Cloud and Rain Technique was indeed masterful. Under its gentle nourishment, the soil quickly became moist.

Ma Hongyu couldn’t help but show a satisfied smile.

Thankfully, Ye Cheng’s state of mind had stabilized.

As long as he could perform normally, then this time…

Just as he had this thought, Ma Hongyu instinctively glanced over at Yun Jin.

Ye Danxia was also staring hard at Yun Jin.

This round of competition is closely tied to her very life!

She doesn’t want to die.

So Yun Jin can’t win. She absolutely must not win!

Everyone already knew how exceptional Ye Cheng was. If he performed well, that was expected and nothing surprising.

But Yun Jin?

She was different.

Everyone inexplicably wanted to see her pull off more flashy moves.

Under everyone’s gaze, Yun Jin slowly began casting her spell.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to fluctuate once again.

Zhao Wuji’s expression changed slightly.

She had actually gained entry level for the Minor Cloud and Rain Technique

He stole a glance at Ma Hongyu, unable to restrain himself.

Ma Hongyu’s forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he quickly sent a voice transmission. “Sect Master, she has only just barely reached entry level. She absolutely cannot compare to Ye Cheng.”

Zhao Wuji could only nod, his eyes fixed tightly on Yun Jin.

This time, Ye Cheng absolutely must not lose.

Otherwise.

Not only would it be hard to protect Ye Danxia’s life, he would also have to return the spiritual fields to the individual peaks.

Reduced profits were one issue.

The more serious issue was that he would lose one of his methods of control over these people.

That would be a massive loss for him!

After Yun Jin finished casting, a rain cloud also appeared in the sky.

Ma Hongyu quickly probed it with his senses and then let out a small sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was only a level two rain cloud and hadn’t yet reached level three. So she likely couldn’t surpass Ye Cheng.

“A level two Minor Cloud and Rain Technique…”

“It’s only been ten days! How did she train so fast?”

“Wasn’t it said that sword cultivators couldn’t learn botany techniques?”

“When did Junior Sister Yun ever follow common sense?”

“True.”

“To reach level two in ten days, Yun Jin’s talent in botany techniques is simply terrifying. However, Senior Brother Ye Cheng is already at level three. No matter how talented she is, she’s probably going to lose this round.”

“What a shame. We should’ve negotiated for a few more days. If she had another ten days, she might’ve had a chance to win.”

“Youthful arrogance and overconfidence.”

Yue Zhao listened to these murmurs and let out a sigh.

You have no idea how terrifying this Minor Cloud and Rain Technique truly is.

Yun Jin looked at the small rain cloud and clearly seemed dissatisfied.

Then she slowly took out a sword.

Everyone. “???”

What’s going on? Practicing swordsmanship again?

Yun Jin smiled at the rain cloud in the sky, then said, “You’re too small, I’m not satisfied.”

Everyone. “…”

Blaming the rain cloud?

“So I’ll have to help you out,” Yun Jin sighed. She held her sword, and her expression suddenly became incomparably sharp.

Help?

Help how?

Before anyone could react.

Suddenly.

The surrounding spiritual energy surged violently.

Spiritual energy from ten meters around surged madly toward Yun Jin.

Even Ye Cheng’s rain cloud trembled slightly. His heart jolted, and he quickly casted a stabilizing spell.

But the spiritual energy around him still continued flowing toward the other side.

Ye Cheng’s face changed.

What is happening over there with Yun Jin again?

The raging spiritual energy gathered in front of Yun Jin and formed into a massive blue water dragon.

The water dragon was enormous, yet obediently coiled around Yun Jin. Clearly, Yun Jin’s control over spiritual energy had reached a terrifying level.

Yun Jin looked at the rain cloud and said in a low voice, “Azure Lotus Sword Technique!”

Her sword moved!

The entire crowd was about to go insane.

What did she just say?

Azure Lotus Sword Technique?

Everyone knew Yun Jin had a habit of calling out the names of her moves before using them.

But just now, she said Azure Lotus Sword Technique?

Sword Elder could no longer control himself. He shot to his feet, his expression incomparably serious as he looked at Yun Jin.

He gave Yun Jin one year, and now only half a month has passed!

Only half a month, and she had already gained entry to Azure Lotus Sword Technique?

Is that even possible?

Beneath the coiling blue water dragon, Yun Jin pointed her sword toward the rain cloud and lightly said , “First Wave!”

The water dragon instantly transformed into a towering wave, surging toward the rain cloud in the sky.