The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 235 - 234: The Things They Defend with Their Lives

Chapter 235: Chapter 234: The Things They Defend with Their Lives

With Chen Gong’s agreement.

Zhang Lingdao and the Fifth Princess stood in the field, separated by a hundred meters.

The Fifth Princess seemed to be around the same age as Bai Zhiyuan. Her face was youthful and innocent. She held a long sword, appearing gallant with beautiful eyes that radiated a hint of coldness.

"Fifth Princess, please," said Zhang Lingdao with a faint smile.

"Hmph, watch my sword."

The Fifth Princess coldly huffed, her sword skill unleashed, and the strong wind immediately swept across the field.

A frigid light aimed straight for Zhang Lingdao’s face. Its force was overwhelming, its speed extremely fast, turning Zhang Lingdao’s calm face into a picture of panic in an instant. He hurriedly withdrew his sword to counter.

Lin Bai, Lu Yuan, Chen Gong, Xu Changfeng, and others stood by, silently watching the fight.

Zhang Mo, the warrior from the Fire Palace, sneered coldly to himself: "It seems that the Spirit Sword Sect is deteriorating. This year, they only sent three people, and two of them are warriors at the ninth level of the Earth Martial Realm."

"Oh, it’s rather boring," Zhang Mo shook his head and chuckled.

As the Fifth Princess and Zhang Lingdao began to spar, warriors from other forces gradually moved closer.

"Yo, isn’t this a talented disciple from the Spirit Sword Sect? How could he have been challenged just now at Qianlong Villa?"

"Hehe, people in this world aren’t fools, naturally, they know to pick the softer persimmons."

"In this competition, the Fifth Princess is destined to win."

"Yes indeed."

Many warriors spoke with great interest.

Just then, another group of warriors walked into the Martial Arts Competition Arena. Their robes were embroidered with the words "Canghai Yuntai Palace".

It appeared to be the warriors from Canghai Yuntai Palace.

Next to the warriors from Canghai Yuntai Palace was a group of warriors in fire-red robes. These were the warriors from the Fire Palace.

"How come the Spirit Sword Sect is fighting with the Fifth Princess?"

"This is getting interesting."

The warriors from both sects came over together.

Clang, clang, clang——

In the field, the Fifth Princess and Zhang Lingdao clashed with their weapons, fighting an intense battle.

Although the states of the two were the same, Zhang Lingdao’s sword skill was profound, and the Fifth Princess’s martial skills were outstanding.

For a time, they were inseparable.

"Humph, take my sword."

"Autumn Leaves Falling."

The Fifth Princess furrowed her brows, arrogantly snorted, wielded a neat and outstanding sword move, pierced through the gale, broke Zhang Lingdao’s sword momentum, and hit Zhang Lingdao on his chest.

Thump——

Zhang Linagdao spit out blood, flew backward, fell a dozen meters away, looking defeated and his face extremely grim.

"Oh," Chen Gong sighed lightly and helplessly shook his head.

At this point, Chen Gong’s mood had hit rock bottom. If he couldn’t even defeat the little lady, the Fifth Princess, how could he survive against the geniuses from Canghai Yuntai Palace and Fire Palace?

Chen Gong had no hope for Lin Bai and the other two anymore.

Chen Gong even hoped that when Lin Bai and the others died, their death would not be too painful.

"I admit defeat. I am incompetent and have lost to the Fifth Princess. I am willing to admit my defeat. If I manage to achieve something on the path of the sword in the future, I must come to challenge again," said Zhang Lingdao, picking up his sword, he clenched his fist in surrender.

He then returned to Lin Bai and the others.

Lin Bai comforted him: "Zhang Lingdao, your sword skill is much more profound than the Fifth Princess’. However, the reason you lost is that the sword skill the Fifth Princess has cultivated is at Earth Grade 7."

"What! Earth Grade 7!" Zhang Lingdao was startled, then he gave a despairing smile.

The sword skill that Zhang Lingdao had practiced was at Earth Grade 1, far inferior to the sword skill the Fifth Princess practiced.

Ever since Jian Xuan betrayed his sect and left, taking away a large number of peerless sword skills, the Spirit Sword Sect lost all its powerful sword skills. Otherwise, how could the Spirit Sword Sect have fallen to such a state?

Lin Bai smiled and said: "Yes, if you had an Earth Grade 7 sword skill and fought against the Fifth Princess again, you would defeat her within three moves."

Zhang Lingdao quietly nodded, and his dispirited mood slightly eased.

At this time, Xu Changfeng began to laugh aloud: "Good, good, that was truly a splendid duel. Although the talented disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect lost, he is still a genius."

"Elder Chen Gong, let’s go this way. I will lead you to your residence," Xu Changfeng changed the subject to ease the awkward mood, intending to lead the Spirit Sword Sect and others to leave.

"Alright." Chen Gong gave a cold nod.

Zhang Lingdao’s defeat meant another setback for Spirit Sword Sect. Soon, half an hour later, all the warriors in the Imperial Capital would know this news.

"Humph! People always talk about how amazing the Spirit Sword Sect sword techniques are, but to me, they seem overrated. If I get serious, he wouldn’t even be able to withstand a single one of my moves," sneered the Fifth Princess, her face full of triumph as she watched Chen Gong and the others prepare to leave.

Upon hearing this, Chen Gong’s expression changed.

The Spirit Sword Sect was built and thrived on martial art and sword art.

The sword technique was the lifeline of the Spirit Sword Sect’s warriors.

At this moment, being belittled by this arrogant young princess enraged Chen Gong, an elder of the Spirit Sword Sect.

But Chen Gong could do nothing about it.

The Spirit Sword Sect had been defeated, and its disciples were deteriorating year by year.

"If we were in the old days, not just the Canghai Yuntai Palace, but all the countries surrounding the Shenwu Kingdom would tremble under the Spirit Sword Sect’s sword!" Chen Gong roared in his heart.

"Ah, Sword Xuan! You truly are a sinner of our Sect!" Chen Gong said bitterly in his heart.

Chen Gong’s deep affection for the Spirit Sword Sect was clear. He had grown up within the Sect, practicing swordsmanship since he was young. He had developed a strong sense of belonging, seeing the Spirit Sword Sect as his only home.

Now, hearing people insult the Spirit Sword Sect, Chen Gong felt unspeakable bitterness.

He wanted to rebuke them, but he could find no words to do so, because Zhang Lingdao had indeed lost.

"I’m sorry!" Zhang Lingdao apologetically self-reproached.

Lin Bai narrowed his eyes, a slight chill replacing its warmth, but he said nothing.

"Would a top disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect be willing to compete with me from the Fire Palace!"

"I, Li Xiaoyun from the Canghai Yuntai Palace, would like to compare sword arts with a top disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect."

"I, Xu Zhiduo from the Fire Palace, would like to match wits with a top disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect. I wonder if they would grant me this favor?"

"Since you are here, don’t be in a hurry to leave. Let’s spar with the top disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect."

"Hahaha, these cowards probably don’t dare to accept our challenge."

Warriors from the Four Major Sects who were watching the show started to verbally challenge, including those at the First and Second Layers of the Heaven Martial Realm.

At this time, the Fifth Princess sneered: "They can’t even beat me, how can they fight you guys. It seems that in not too long, I will become the Sect Leader of the Spirit Sword Sect."

"Hahaha."

The Fifth Princess laughed with joy.

Chen Gong’s face turned red with anger. The ridicule from the surroundings made him feel utterly humiliated!

Suddenly...

Lin Bai stopped in his tracks.

Chen Gong noticed this and quickly said, "Lin Bai, don’t be impulsive. Be patient for now."

Lin Bai remained silent for a while before speaking in a detached tone.

"Elder Chen Gong, when I, Lin Bai, left Lingxi City, the Edgeless Sect, Canghai Yuntai Palace, and Fire Palace didn’t even spare me a glance because of my weak Martial Soul."

"It was Elder Ji Bei who took me in considering my decent talent in sword arts,"

"It was the Spirit Sword Sect that opened a new path of martial arts for me."

"After I joined the Spirit Sword Sect, the Sword Alliance took extra care of me. The Second Elder and Elder Ji Bei treated me as if I were their kin, saving me several times from danger. They protect the Spirit Sword Sect as if it were their own home, and I cannot allow anyone to tarnish what they devoted their lives to protect."

"Being a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, no matter how much trouble I cause within the Sect with the Divine Alliance, I know I am a warrior of the Spirit Sword Sect, and it’s natural for me to stand up for its honor!"

"The Spirit Sword Sect is something that the Second Elder and Elder Ji Bei have devoted their lives to protect, and I won’t allow anyone to trample on it easily!"

The Second Elder and Elder Ji Bei had deep feelings for the Spirit Sword Sect.

The search for Sword Xuan was not only to unravel the mystery of Sword Xuan’s betrayal years ago but more importantly, to retrieve the unparalleled sword technique she took with her so that the Spirit Sword Sect could return to its peak!

The name ’Spirit Sword Sect’ had already become umbilically linked to the lives of the Second Elder, Elder Ji Bei, and the Sword Alliance.

In the midst of conversation, Lin Bai turned around and walked into the arena, looking at the Fifth Princess: "You wanted a sword fight, didn’t you? I can have one with you."

"You? Hehe," The Fifth Princess glanced at Lin Bai with disdain and scoffed.