The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 754 - 752: Lin Bai! Ji Xiang! Fang Ji!

Chapter 754: Chapter 752: Lin Bai! Ji Xiang! Fang Ji!

Five days passed swiftly.

During these five days, Lin Bai and Ji Xiang sparred frequently, learning from each other’s strengths and benefiting greatly from each other.

Ji Xiang said, "Lin Bai, your dual swords are becoming increasingly formidable. Being able to attack with one sword while defending with another in a seamless transition is not an easy feat. Ninety percent of the Sword Cultivators in Under Heaven, are hard-pressed to reach your current level."

"The greatest strength of your dual swords lies in the fact that while one sword is used for defense, the other can display unpredictable sword skills to deliver painful blows to the opponent."

"It achieves the effect of catching the enemy off guard."

"However, the only regret is that you don’t currently have a suitable sword."

"The Qingge Sword is good, but you still lack a sword that suits you, otherwise, the power of your dual swords would be hard to fully unleash."

Ji Xiang commented casually.

Every day during those five days, Ji Xiang trained with Lin Bai, curious about Lin Bai’s dual swords.

Over the five days, Ji Xiang tried multiple times to master the knack of these dual swords, only to realize that his attempts were flawed imitation. Utilizing dual swords is an unpredictable art, and in Ji Xiang’s hands, they were full of loopholes that instead of strengthening him, greatly reduced his strength.

Consequently, Ji Xiang abandoned the dual swords.

However, it was different for Lin Bai. With Ji Xiang accompanying him in training during those five days, Lin Bai felt that he became increasingly proficient in the cultivation of the dual swords and was finding it satisfyingly effortless to use them.

"True, the Qingge Sword is acceptable, but I still lack a sword that suits me."

"Once we are on the Miracle Ridge, I will look for another sword. Only then can I fully utilize the power of my dual swords."

"But there’s no rush for now. Let’s first focus on overcoming the Three Stages and Five Obstacles."

Lin Bai said with a chuckle.

Bai Xiaoxiao sat at the side, having watched Ji Xiang and Lin Bai spar every day for these five days.

It had greatly alarmed her.

Whether it was Lin Bai or Ji Xiang, in Bai Xiaoxiao’s eyes, they were both Sword Cultivators with amazing skills.

Especially the Demon Sword in Ji Xiang’s hand — every time he swung it, it carried a force that was chilling to the bone, leaving Bai Xiaoxiao terrified.

Seeing the two had stopped, Bai Xiaoxiao said, "Enough, don’t fight anymore. The assessment day for the Miracle Ridge is almost upon us. You both should rest a bit, we should head to the Ascension Tower."

Lin Bai and Ji Xiang both nodded in agreement.

After that, Lin Bai went to freshen up.

Ji Xiang, however, did not.

In Ji Xiang’s eyes, there was no longer any worry in this world — no family, no loved ones, nothing that was worth his concern. As for outward appearances, he ceased to care about those long ago.

Ever since he came out of the temple, he had not changed his clothes.

This garment was the same one he had worn a hundred years ago.

Perhaps wearing it could provide Ji Xiang with a sense of belonging.

A moment later.

Having freshened up, Lin Bai put on a new robe in white, and together with Ji Xiang and Bai Xiaoxiao, left Lin Zhai.

As he stepped out of Lin Zhai, Lin Bai wore a solemn expression, his Eyes showing a glint of a killer intention: "Giant God Clan, come on, I’m waiting for you!"

...

In the square outside Ascension Tower.

Today, as many as half a million warriors had gathered.

Many of these warriors had been in Tianding City for several years and wanted to join the Miracle Ridge.

Today, on the first day of September, the Miracle Ridge was once again opening its gate to take in disciples, and many warriors wanted to test their luck.

"Master Lin!"

As Lin Bai entered the square, Qi Yao walked up to him with a smile.

Buzz——

Suddenly, Qi Yao caught sight of Ji Xiang beside Lin Bai. As his gaze met Ji Xiang’s blood-red Eyes, Qi Yao shuddered. A chill rose from the soles of his feet to his brow, and he looked at Ji Xiang with terror in his Eyes.

"This man is terrifying to such an extent!"

"Just one glance at him gave me such immense pressure."

Qi Yao kept exclaiming in his heart.

Lin Bai smiled and said, "Qi Yao, this is my Senior Brother, Ji Xiang."

Qi Yao laughed awkwardly, "So it is Brother Ji Xiang, my apologies."

Ji Xiang nodded slightly, giving Lin Bai some face. Otherwise, considering Ji Xiang’s character, he wouldn’t even have bothered to acknowledge Qi Yao.

Qi Yao pulled Lin Bai aside and said, "Master Lin, I’ve been waiting here for you. I thought you might have forgotten the date. I considered going to Lin Zhai to remind you. If you had missed today, you would have to wait another year."

Lin Bai laughed, "How could I forget?"

"Has the exam started yet?"

Lin Bai asked curiously.

Qi Yao replied, "How could it start so soon? We, the candidates, have arrived, but the examiners haven’t yet."

"Look, the elders from the Nine Great Institutions of the Miracle Ridge haven’t arrived yet."

Qi Yao pointed ahead and said.

Lin Bai looked and sure enough, apart from the warriors who had come for the examination, there was not a high-level elder from the Miracle Ridge present in the entire square.

Qi Yao laughed, "We shouldn’t hurry though, considering the sky, it should start soon."

"Hmm."

Lin Bai nodded, turning his head. A hundred meters away from Lin Bai, He Qian glared at Lin Bai angrily. The Treasure Sword in his hand emitted chilling light that Lin Bai could feel even through the scabbard.

As Lin Bai and He Qian locked eyes,

He Qian huffed coldly and turned his head away.

Qi Yao whispered, "Master Lin, He Qian is a sore loser and extremely narrow-minded. He can’t forget that you took his title of First Sword Cultivator in Tianding City. Be careful."

"He might try to do you harm during the exam."

Lin Bai chuckled softly, "No matter. He’s just an insignificant clown."

After locking eyes with Lin Bai, He Qian quietly clenched his fists, "Lin Bai, Fang Ji, just wait, I’ll show you my strength!"

Just at this moment,

A man in a gray robe was walking out of the crowd.

As the man in the gray robe approached, the crowd unconsciously made way for him.

The warriors on both sides wore looks of horror as they watched the man in the gray robe.

"Fang Ji!"

"It’s Fang Ji!"

"This is the man who has swept across all the geniuses on the Potential List, with the exception of Lin Bai!"

"He’s moving in He Qian’s direction."

"Could it be that Fang Ji wants to have a duel with He Qian?"

Horrified eyes followed Fang Ji as he walked forward.

He Qian glanced sideways, arrogantly sneered, "Fang Ji, do you want to challenge me again? Good, I happen to want to redeem my previous defeat today as well. Draw your sword!"

"Get lost! You’re not even qualified for a duel with me anymore."

The man in the gray robe completely ignored He Qian, and with one palm strike, sent He Qian flying!

He Qian’s face turned red with rage, "How dare you ignore me! Fang Ji, I will tear you limb from limb!"

"He Qian clashes with Fang Ji again!"

"Could it be that they want to start a duel before the Three Stages and Five Obstacles begin?"

"What? Fang Ji has said He Qian is not even qualified to fight him!"

"Since Fang Ji wasn’t walking over for He Qian, who was he going for?"

Not until this moment did all the warriors realize that Fang Ji was not heading for He Qian.

All eyes simultaneously turned to the shadow of a person appearing in the crowd before Fang Ji.

When they saw this shadow, they all exclaimed in surprise, "It’s Lin Bai! Fang Ji is heading towards Lin Bai!"