The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 755 - 753: I Have a Way to Force You to Make a Move!

Chapter 755: Chapter 753: I Have a Way to Force You to Make a Move!

Everyone saw Fang Ji moving towards Lin Bai.

Qi Yao’s face changed, and he whispered into Lin Bai’s ear, "That’s Fang Ji. His knife techniques are extremely ferocious. Without using his Martial Soul’s power, he easily defeated He Qian with one stroke, stunning everyone in Tianding City."

Bai Xiaoxiao whispered, "Lin Bai, be careful. It seems he’s coming towards you."

"Coming at me? Hehe, no worries, I have no interest in entangling with him." Lin Bai shook his head and replied.

Hearing Lin Bai’s voice, Bai Xiaoxiao looked up to see that Lin Bai’s face was gloomy, just like water.

Bai Xiaoxiao understood, Lin Bai was worried about facing the Giant God Clan later!

Even though Lin Bai had now obtained a magical treasure that could resist the Giant God’s intent, he always had a sense of unease and an inexorable cloud of gloom looming over his heart.

Fang Ji strode towards Lin Bai.

Lin Bai glanced at Fang Ji out of the corner of his eye.

Fang Ji, expressionless, said, "So you are Lin Bai? I’ve seen your image on the Potential List."

Lin Bai responded nonchalantly, "What do you want from me?"

Fang Ji sneered, "Why didn’t you respond to my challenge letter?"

"I’m not interested in battling with you," Lin Bai shook his head.

Fang Ji was stunned for a moment, "Not interested? Or do you look down on me?"

Lin Bai replied with a bitter smile, "How did you infer from there that I am looking down on you?"

"I’m sorry, but I really don’t want to accept any challenges right now."

"Please, stop bothering me."

On hearing this, Fang Ji coldly laughed, "Tch, I thought the First Sword Cultivator and top genius of Tianding City would be some formidable character. Turns out he’s just a timid, risk-averse coward. What a letdown."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately retorted in a cold voice, "Who did you say is a coward?"

Upon hearing Fang Ji’s remarks, Bai Xiaoxiao was not happy.

Bai Xiaoxiao knew that Lin Bai was worried about the matters concerning the Giant God Clan. Right now, Lin Bai didn’t want to be distracted. Otherwise, Lin Bai would definitely not decline Fang Ji’s challenge.

But calling Lin Bai a coward, Bai Xiaoxiao found it hard to stomach.

Fang Ji sneered, "What? Am I wrong? For someone who is Tianding City’s top talent and the First Sword Cultivator to lack the courage to accept my challenge, isn’t that being a coward?"

"As warriors, we ought to challenge ourselves and break our limits, and fighting against the powerful is the fastest way to do so."

"Lin Bai is scared to the point where he doesn’t dare to take up my challenge. Doesn’t it feel shameful?"

Fang Ji coldly spat out these words.

Hearing Fang Ji’s words, the warriors around also felt things were not turning out quite right.

"Yeah, why doesn’t Lin Bai dare to accept Fang Ji’s challenge."

"This isn’t the proud spirit of a talented martial artist."

"What’s wrong with Lin Bai? With his cultivation, he should not be afraid of Fang Ji."

"That’s right, even if Fang Ji is strong, as a Sword Cultivator, Lin Bai should at least be able to put up a fight. Why doesn’t Lin Bai want to unsheathe his sword?"

Many warriors were looking at Lin Bai in confusion.

Lin Bai’s face was calm, he didn’t utter a word, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

But Bai Xiaoxiao looked a little displeased and said, "Lin Bai is indeed having some difficulties now. If you insist on having a match before you stop, then I will accompany you for one."

"Hahaha." Fang Ji laughed uproariously, staring at Lin Bai, a look of contempt in his eyes, "Lin Bai, is this all you’re capable of? Hiding behind a woman’s skirt?"

Bai Xiaoxiao sneered, "And what’s wrong with a woman? Are you implying women are weaker than you?"

Fang Ji looked at Bai Xiaoxiao with contempt and immediately lost interest, "I can defeat you with a single cut."

Bai Xiaoxiao replied, "We haven’t fought yet. We don’t know who would win."

On hearing this, Lin Bai frowned and said to Fang Ji, "Fang Ji, if you really want to fight, I can have a match with you after being admitted into the Mountain of Miracles, but I won’t accept your challenge now."

Fang Ji responded, "Accepted into the Mountain of Miracles? I don’t have that much time. Once I enter the Mountain of Miracles, I will be challenging the genius martial artists there. And you are not worthy of being my opponent."

"Lin Bai, we are destined for a battle in Tianding City."

"Even if you’re reluctant to unsheath your sword, I will compel you to do so."

Fang Ji’s eyes were burning with fighting will and a vicious light, as he spoke resolutely while staring at Lin Bai.

"We’ll see about that," Fang Ji responded coldly.

After speaking, Fang Ji turned away and left the area.

Watching Fang Ji’s retreating figure, Qi Yao remarked, "Master Lin, it seems like he’s determined to fight you."

Lin Bai replied indifferently, "This man is a martial arts fanatic. As he said, among the people present in Tianding City, I am the only one who could match him in a fight. If he defeats me, he would’ve swept through all the talents in Tianding City."

"By then, he’ll be able to shift his focus completely and continue challenging other skilled fighters once he enters the Miracle Ridge."

Bai Xiaoxiao asked, "So are you planning to fight him?"

With a solemn expression, Lin Bai stated, "Not interested, at least not for now."

Bai Xiaoxiao gave a slight nod, moved a step closer, and grasped Lin Bai’s hand.

It was at that moment that Bai Xiaoxiao realized Lin Bai’s body was as cold as ice.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s expression change, she now understood the fears that burdened Lin Bai and whispered, "Don’t worry, whether we live or die, I will always be by your side."

Lin Bai gave Bai Xiaoxiao a bitter smile.

Suddenly, a series of whooshing sounds echoed...

Several shadows appeared in front of the Ascension Tower as quick as lightning.

Everyone looked up in surprise to find nine figures of various genders and ages. Lin Bai recognized one of them - it was Pei Ji, a senior elder from the Sword Art Academy.

All of them were wearing robes embroidered with nine different insignias.

Pei Ji, for example, wore a robe with a sharp sword embroidered on the chest.

The other elders had different objects embroidered on their chests: an elixir furnace, an iron hammer, a golden knife, a battle spear, a fist imprint, a long zither, a formation flag, and a divine dragon.

Obviously, they were the high-ranking elders of the Nine Great Institutions within the Miracle Ridge.

"The high-ranking elders of the Nine Institutions are here; is it about to begin?"

Qi Yao spoke excitedly.

Lin Bai’s eyes lit up, and the restless Sword Intention started to swirl within him: "The Giant God Clan, we are finally meeting."

After landing, the Nine Elders exchanged a few words.

An elder in green clothes then stepped forward, laughing, "I’m Liujing Feng, a senior elder from the Fist Daoist Courtyard. Since my fellow Elders have raised me to this position, I’ll introduce the rules of this year’s examination."

"Over the years, the examination for the Miracle Ridge had been divided into eight stages. However, many warriors prefer to break them down into ’Three Stages and Five Obstacles’, which is perfectly fine!"

"After all, as long as your Daoist Heart is firm, it’s not hard to overcome the Five Obstacles. But the Three Stages are indeed challenging."

"The Five Obstacles are easy to navigate, but the Three Stages are challenging."

"Starting from the third floor of the Ascension Tower, six illusions have been set up."

"These six illusions are as follows: Heavenly Thunder, Earth Fire, Knife and Sword, Fear, and Evil Ghost!"

"On the ninth floor, that’s where one of the Three Stages, the ’Courage Stage’, is located!"

"After overcoming the Five Obstacles and the Courage Stage in the Ascension Tower, you can leave the tower. Based on the order in which you emerge, your Martial Soul level will be determined on the Martial Spirit Testing Stone Stele in front of the Ascension Tower."

"Something that might be useful to know is that as per the rules of Miracle Ridge’s disciple selection, they won’t accept anyone with a Martial Soul below the Mysterious Level. If a warrior’s Martial Soul is below the Mysterious Level, then it’s pointless to wish to enter the Miracle Ridge."

----

Sorry for forgetting to update today as I went out for some fun.

Don’t worry, there will still be five updates today as promised. None of it will be missing.

I read the book reviews when I got home and was shocked to see Emperor Sword’s face turning black.

To friends saying that the author has let you down, wait after school! Let’s meet in the woods!