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Chapter 144 - 109: This Sword, Named Unyielding! ( - 3, please subscribe and vote monthly!)

Chapter 144: Chapter 109: This Sword, Named Unyielding! (Chapter 3, please subscribe and vote monthly!)

Qin Jianyi extended a branch, waiting for Tang Fei’s response.

Seeing Tang Fei not accepting it, Qin Jianyi split a grin and said, "What? Afraid?"

"I’m just thinking about the meaning of this battle," Tang Fei, smiling broadly, reached out and took the branch from him and said, "and your purpose in doing this."

"What purpose could we possibly have?" Qin Jianyi’s eyebrows slightly raised, his expression spirited.

"You’ve never lived in the Old Land, nor have you hunted there... In the Old Land, the most dangerous creatures are not the fierce-looking lions, tigers, or bears, but the inconspicuous creatures like faceless bees, finger snakes, and man-eating ants..."

"If it looks powerful, under heightened alert, they actually don’t get a chance to strike. But what’s most frightening are the small creatures you overlook with deadly venom—they suddenly bite you, and you could die instantly..."

"I never underestimate anyone’s intelligence, nor do I underestimate the danger each person poses... You children of noble families always have various interests and schemes... I am trying hard to guess what you want to gain from me... And how I should avoid risks..."

"Ha ha ha, you’re thinking too much," Qin Jianyi burst out laughing and said, "The children of noble families are mostly profligate, and fools are even more common. Didn’t you just witness one?"

"We have no schemes against you; I just want to restore the honor the Qin family lost on the ground... We can’t end up like the Shen family..."

The crowd once again erupted in astonished voices.

"Has Qin Jianyi gone mad? Publicly insulting the Shen Family?"

"Whether Qin Jianyi has lost his mind isn’t clear, but the Shen Family hearing this will definitely go mad..."

"How can someone dare to mention this in front of the Shen Family? The Shen Family will likely fight the Qin Family to the death, right?"

"This youngster is good at drawing hatred; the Shen Family might not be able to do anything to Qin Jianyi, but Tang Fei... can they not hate him?"

"This move is really vicious; not only dealing with Tang Fei himself but also dragging the Shen Family into the water..."

"Has Shen Xinglan arrived? It’s unlikely he would miss the Princess’s coming of age ceremony, right? If Shen Xinglan and Qin Jianyi clash, now that would be a sight to behold..."

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Tang Fei squinted and laughed, thinking this guy is a mad dog.

This statement seemed to have completely offended the Shen Family, but when the Shen Family wants revenge...

Of course, they’d choose their own easier target to push down, right?

A fierce conflict between the Qin and Shen families would be too severe and not in their interests.

But, if there were something that could pacify both families, wouldn’t it be his own head carried on his shoulders?

Tang Fei, looking at the soft branch in his hand, asked aloud, "So, I have no choice but to accept this challenge?"

"No choice but to accept," Qin Jianyi said firmly.

"Big brother..." Little Fatty called out worriedly.

He wanted to, like before, help his brother test the opponent’s depth.

That way, by the time his brother made his move, he would be more confident...

More confident in defeating the opponent, or escaping.

Tang Fei waved his hand reassuringly and said, "It’s alright."

Seeing Qin Jianyi challenge Tang Fei, the surrounding guests naturally dispersed to the sides.

The Royal Guard responsible for security came over, someone shook their head at them, and they quickly disappeared back into the shadows.

Clearly, someone was willing to add some ’interest’ to this party.

Qin Jianyi, holding the branch, declared, "I don’t like flashy things; I like to defeat an enemy with one strike... That’s why someone has given me the nickname Qin Yijian..."

"I also happened to have learned a sword technique recently," Tang Fei said.

He had practiced the first sword technique of the Netherworld Scroll countless times, and today, he would use Qin Jianyi to test how powerful this sword technique really was.

"Very well then."

Qin Jianyi suddenly moved, nimble as a monkey, swift as a cheetah, darting left and right, then his figure appeared high in the air, his killing intent surging toward where Tang Fei was.

One sword!

A simple, direct sword!

The force of his Qi hissed, Yin Yang Qi coursing through the branch.

The branch was no longer soft, no longer fragile to the point of breaking in the wind.

Instead, it transformed into a great longsword, white brilliance pouring out, blinding those around who did not know cultivation.

"Sunlight Slash, this is the Qin family’s ultimate technique... this sword is meant to claim lives..."

"Qin Jianyi, also known as Qin Yijian, because this sword leaves one no place to hide, no chance to dodge, instilling a heart unable to resist..."

"The longsword like the great sun; such Sword Qi is not something ordinary people can contend with..."

"With just a branch, he could unleash such mighty Sword Qi, Qin Jianyi’s level has advanced further... among the younger generation, who can rival him?"

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Tang Fei felt immense pressure, his body tensed, hair standing on end.

He knew he was targeted, his body, his consciousness.

He could not flee, nor could he dodge.

Within this narrow space, no matter where you flee or hide, even the mere intent to run would be sensed by Qin Jianyi.

Then, what awaited you would be being split in two by his longsword.

Qin Yijian, striking down the enemy with one sword.

To earn such a reputation, it seemed his level was truly extraordinary.

Tang Fei did not hide or dodge; he stood in place without moving.

Even as the great sword was about to chop down at him, he even closed his eyes in ’fear’.

Yes, Tang Fei closed his eyes.

Now, he was in that dimly lit training room illuminated only by the green Luminous Pearls, with no lights.

In front of him, a small green word appeared.

That green word transformed into a small green figure, and then, it began to move agilely in front of Tang Fei.

Tang Fei moved.

Mimicking the small green figure exactly.

A sword was slashed out.

Silent and invisible, just as its name suggested.

It was unseen when looked at, unheard when listened to, referred to as "Netherworld."

Then everything returned to stillness.

Tang Fei opened his eyes, and Qin Jianyi descended from high above.

Qin Jianyi looked at the twig in his hand, snapped in two, feeling a sense of absurd disbelief.

"Defeated?"

"Am I defeated?"

"How could I be defeated? By a refugee from the Old Land?"

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Qin Jianyi struggled to believe everything he experienced.

But there it was, the reality, the truth.

No one knew better than him what that felt like.

As his body leaped high in the air, about to execute his powerful and unmatched Sword Qi to eliminate Tang Fei, he suddenly felt enveloped by a faintly discernible chill.

This sensation was eerie and uncomfortable, making one feel terribly uneasy.

It was as though a web of spider silk wrapped around you, making it impossible to struggle or escape.

The Yin Yang Qi in your body was also affected, alternating between hot and cold, and your movements were not as decisive and swift as before.

What was more fatal was that the Sword Qi was so strange, completely silent without any leak of Qi.

By the time you noticed it, it had already reached in front of you, at your chest.

He was sure that if he had insisted on striking that sword down, his own chest would have been slashed in two by Tang Fei’s sword...

So, at the critical moment, he used his decisive sword to block Tang Fei’s "Netherworld" sword.

The twig in Tang Fei’s hand remained intact, while his own twig was broken in half.

He lost!

This sword was a loss, and not just any loss.

The bystanders were dumbfounded, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Before the contest, everyone unanimously believed Qin Jianyi would win.

After all, Qin Jianyi’s reputation was illustrious, one of the March Seven Stars, having entered the ranks of Tongyou at a young age, and now a core member of the military with numerous merits.

Everyone could see that Qin Family was preparing to groom Qin Jianyi as the "heir."

Yet, such a favored son of heaven was defeated in an "unintended" challenge by a young refugee from the Old Land...

Who could make sense of this?

"Qin Jianyi lost? Did Qin Jianyi lose, right?"

"What exactly happened here? Did that kid even draw his sword? I didn’t see him draw his sword..."

"He did draw, but I didn’t feel any Sword Qi... I didn’t make out any sword moves... this sword was a bit strange..."

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Qin Jianyi looked up at Tang Fei, his face showing defeat, his voice hoarse as he bitterly smiled and said, "I lost."

Tang Fei nodded, saying, "I didn’t win either."

He knew that Qin Jianyi had the chance to end both of their lives.

But he didn’t do that.

He saved himself and Tang Fei.

He had a choice; Tang Fei did not.

Thus, every fight was a battle for life.

It was the same when he fought with Shen Qingping and with Qin Jianyi.

Qin Jianyi, looking deeply at Tang Fei and with a serious tone, asked, "What is this sword technique called?"

He had never seen such Swordsmanship before, nor had he ever truly faced it.

He understood that with this sword, Tang Fei could establish himself in New Star.

If,

If those people didn’t strangle it in the cradle...

"This sword, um..."

Tang Fei found it hard to answer.

Because this sword came from the "Netherworld Scroll," it was the first sword of the scroll.

It was unknown whether the creator was too lazy or lacked cultural knowledge, but after giving an overall name to the Sword Manual, he did not name each sword.

So, when Qin Jianyi asked for the name of this sword, he didn’t know how to respond.

Yet, Tang Fei wanted to name it.

He wanted to name each of the Nine Swords.

Recalling all the trials he faced since arriving at New Star, framed by the Shen family, threatened by the Mandala Chamber of Commerce, conspired against by Shen Qingping, the Mechanical Snake’s killing intent, time after time being pushed to the forefront...

But had he ever taken a step back?

"My destiny is mine to control, whether in Old Land or New Star."

"This sword..." Tang Fei looked at Qin Jianyi, his voice grave, "is called ’Unyielding.’"

"Unyielding..."

Qin Jianyi chewed on the name for a long time, then nodded and said, "This sword is good, and its name is also good."

He nodded at Tang Fei and said, "You are very good as well."

Having said that, he turned and walked away.

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