JSCMU-Chapter 193: Tai’a’s First Battle

Ruan Jun and Yun Jin were bound to fight eventually, this was something everyone knew.

But Yun Jin had repeatedly drawn byes, clearly showing that her current fortune was at its peak.

Everyone believed that she would draw the weakest opponent.

Yet now.

Yun Jin was directly going up against Ruan Jun!

The situation suddenly became intense.

Yue Zhao also looked somewhat tense. He couldn’t help but glance worriedly at Yun Jin and said in a low voice, “Little Junior Sister, be very careful.”

Yun Jin smiled slightly, “Don’t worry, Senior Brother.”

She had never considered the possibility of losing, not in the past, and not now.

She would use every battle to forge her invincible sword heart.

Ruan Jun?

He was nothing more than a small stepping stone beneath her feet.

“Well then.” Zhao Wuji stood up, already unable to contain his excitement. “Disciples of the two matches, take the stage!”

Yue Zhao and another disciple stepped onto Stage One.

Yun Jin and Ruan Jun stepped onto Stage Two.

Even though Yue Zhao was on stage himself, he couldn’t resist constantly glancing in Yun Jin’s direction.

Ruan Jun had gone into seclusion for three months. There was no way those three months had been wasted.

On top of that, with Zhao Wuji backing him, there was no doubt Ruan Jun had received some treasures in secret.

The Ruan Jun now was certainly much stronger than he had been three months ago.

Yue Zhao admits, if he had to face Ruan Jun again, he probably wouldn’t have the slightest confidence of winning.

Little Junior Sister had extraordinary talent. In the future, she would certainly leave him and Ruan Jun far behind. But now…

There really wasn’t enough time.

Yue Zhao could only blindly glance toward the void above.

Senior Qing Yun and the others should be watching in secret, right?

If anything unexpected happened, they should be able to save Little Junior Sister’s life.

“Begin!” the judge announced.

“Senior Brother Yue, I’ll be attacking first,” said Yue Zhao’s opponent, noticing he seemed distracted, and immediately launched her strike.

Yue Zhao snapped back to his senses, revealing a slightly apologetic expression.

He said, “Junior Sister, originally, we should’ve had a slow fight. But I’m too anxious right now… so I’ll have to end this early.”

Opponent: “???”

Before she could react.

Yue Zhao’s sword was already drawn.

He didn’t hold back in the slightest.

In that instant.

He unleashed his seven-layered Void Breaking Sword Technique at full power.

The disciple from the Artifact Forging Peak instantly widened her eyes.

This was Senior Brother Yue’s Void-Breaking Sword! She had studied it secretly, even thought up various countermeasures. Right now, she should be—

She was just about to implement her plan.

But the next moment.

The sword light flashed, and his long sword halted steadily right in front of her.

The fierce sword intent completely locked her down. She immediately froze, unable to move.

“Junior Sister, thank you for letting me win,” Yue Zhao said calmly.

One move. Victory.

The disciple’s face went a bit pale.

She had known there was a gap between her and Yue Zhao, but she hadn’t expected that even in the Top 4, she could still be defeated in an instant.

The difference between them was far greater than she had imagined.

“I admit defeat,” the Artifact Forging Peak disciple said sincerely, then took the initiative to jump down from the stage.

“Sorry,” Yue Zhao gave her an apologetic glance and quickly left the stage as well.

This kind of overwhelming victory was somewhat humiliating for the loser, but Yue Zhao truly couldn’t focus, he just wanted to see Yun Jin’s fight immediately.

Fortunately, this Senior Sister was understanding. She whispered, “Ending early is good too, more time for watching the true peak showdown.”

Only one stage remained.

All eyes turned toward it.

On the stage, Ruan Jun and Yun Jin had exchanged a few probing moves.

It looked like neither of them had used much strength yet.

Ruan Jun looked at Yun Jin, sneered coldly, and pulled back to create distance.

The next moment, a fiery curved blade appeared in his hand.

“Junior Sister Yun, I originally wanted to play with you slowly. But now…” The smile on Ruan Jun’s lips was filled with bloodthirst, “My artifact seems a little too excited. Instead of playing slowly, I think I’d rather just cut off your head immediately.”

“Oh?” Yun Jin looked a bit regretful, smiling. “I actually like taking my time. But since Senior Brother Ruan insists…”

She laughed lightly. The Tai’a Sword instantly appeared in her hand.

That sword!

Cang Li’s pupils contracted sharply, he nearly revealed his presence!

Fortunately, Qing Yun grabbed him just in time, keeping him hidden.

“Cang Li, what’s wrong with you?” Qing Yun said gruffly.

If they were exposed at such a critical moment, they’d miss watching his precious disciple shine on stage!

“Tai’a…” Cang Li was still dazed. “That’s the Tai’a Sword.”

Tai’a?

Qing Yun and Shen Yanye both looked over in curiosity.

From their senses, it was indeed a decent sword, but not something that should shock Cang Li like this, right?

The two looked at Cang Li in confusion.

Cang Li only shook his head slowly, offering no explanation.

But his gaze toward Yun Jin became even more complex.

The Tai’a Sword was something he had whimsically tossed into the ring.

The sword had the potential to grow, but its original two attributes were too extreme. Upgrading it required far too many rare materials. Even Cang Li himself had never dared try refining it.

Besides, he already had his own life-bound sword and couldn’t spare the effort on Tai’a.

Yet the sword was too unique. Even though it wasn’t particularly useful, he couldn’t bear to throw it away.

He didn’t know why, but on the day he prepared the ring, he had, on impulse, placed Tai’a inside.

As soon as he did, he regretted it. That’s why he left a message saying the Yun clan descendant could come to Kunlun Sword Sect to exchange for a different sword.

After all, if anyone from the Yun clan entered the cultivation world, they’d surely be a complete newbie with no background and no resources. She’d never be able to level up the Tai’a Sword.

Cang Li had assumed his action was just a moment of madness. But cultivators believe in karma, in fate. Since it was placed, it shouldn’t be taken back.

And so, that was how Yun Jin ended up seeing the Tai’a Sword.

But now.

Even Cang Li had never imagined that Yun Jin had actually chosen the Tai’a Sword. And judging by the current state, Tai’a had already been upgraded to two stars.

That meant Yun Jin was at least a second-rank artifact refiner!

Cang Li’s eyes grew hot as he looked at Tai’a.

Yun Jin didn’t follow his path, she had her own refining method. Her own upgrade system.

For the first time, Cang Li felt a faint sense of competitive spirit.

He wanted to see whether Yun Jin’s refinement method was better than his own.

“I’ll give Tai’a Sword’s first battle to you, Senior Brother,” Yun Jin said brightly. “To have your head cut off by this sword, maybe one day, Senior Brother, you’ll be known throughout the ages for it. So I’ll congratulate you in advance.”