Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 292 - 229: Whirlwind (12)

Chapter 292: Chapter 229: Whirlwind (12)

Lin Xing looked at the food before him and felt a sudden pang of hunger.

Since the martial arts demonstration yesterday, he had first drawn from the dragon vein and upon returning, went to meet with Gu She Fairy for an exchange. In the midst of the busy schedule, Lin Xing had completely forgotten that he hadn’t eaten.

Jing Shiyu looked at Lin Xing, who was eating heartily, and smiled slightly, "Master Bai said that you went with Shi Lin Temple to the Mirror World, and even drew from the dragon vein for cultivation?"

Immediately, Lin Xing recounted his experience of drawing from the dragon vein to Jing Shiyu.

After hearing him out, Jing Shiyu felt incredibly puzzled, "Why would Shi Lin Temple help you like this? According to what you said, that dragon vein they have has been accumulating for many years and is immensely valuable. They just gave it to you?"

After a fruitless discussion, Jing Shiyu also began talking to Lin Xing about tomorrow’s events.

"You see, this is the recording of Xuanyin from Ming Mountain Sect’s martial arts demonstration today."

"Your match against him is the second demonstration tomorrow."

Lin Xing watched the fighting in the video and nodded, saying, "This Xuanyin’s Taoist techniques are very powerful."

Jing Shiyu asked, "Then, do you want me to help you tomorrow?"

Since Lin Xing had made a big impression at the martial arts demonstration yesterday and had gained a wave of fans worldwide, Jing Shiyu, who managed Lin Xing’s fans, felt the fog in her sea of knowledge dissipating quickly, and another skill finally underwent transformation.

Today at the event of the conference between the two worlds, she could feel that many people from various countries had changed their attitudes toward the representatives from Xia Country, and they even gained tangible benefits in some discussions.

Now, after telling Lin Xing about these changes, Jing Shiyu was even more looking forward to Lin Xing’s victory tomorrow.

Hearing what Jing Shiyu said, Lin Xing knew she was asking if he wanted help to kill his opponent, just like during his previous arena battle with the Sword Maiden.

Lin Xing thought for a moment and then nodded slightly, "That would be good."

Meanwhile, Bai Yiyi was busily using her phone, thinking to herself, "Lin Xing is sure to win tomorrow, right? Let’s see where I can bet on his victory... Hmm, I can even take out a loan to bet on him winning..."

...

The fourth day of the martial arts demonstrations.

In the southern part of White Eagle Country.

What was once a desolate wilderness had once again welcomed a large crowd of people this day.

With the conclusion of the first eight demonstrations, the consecutive battles between strong competitors continued to attract the attention of people from all over the world, dramatically increasing the popularity of the events. The number of live stream viewers kept reaching new highs, breaking historical records on various platforms.

Servers, advertisements, commentary, related reports... the big live streaming platforms had been incredibly busy these past few days.

Lin Xing also arrived at the venue early that day with Jing Shiyu and Bai Yiyi.

Jing Shiyu introduced, "The first match is Tianfeng Taoist from Emei Sect against Monk Ming Jing from Shi Lin Temple."

Lin Xing’s brows twitched, "This Monk Ming Jing..."

He remembered watching the monk’s previous battle against Ma Hong, where the match had barely begun when Ma Hong was instantly defeated due to the backlash of his poison insects.

Jing Shiyu said, "I’ve been collecting information on Shi Lin Temple these past few days. There’s a theory that has been circulating among some experts from the Mirror World."

Lin Xing asked, "What is it?"

Jing Shiyu spoke, "If Da Guangming Temple is about obscuring senses, creating illusions, then Shi Lin Temple is about altering cognition, creating false impressions."

Lin Xing echoed, "Altering cognition?"

Jing Shiyu nodded and added, "Like the perception of friend and foe."

"Ma Hong’s poison insects might have had their cognition altered, mistaking Ma Hong for the enemy, which is why they backfired on him."

As they were talking, the first martial arts demonstration had already begun.

On the live stream, the two combatants appeared on screen, and the battle erupted in the next instant.

Lin Xing started watching intently, his curiosity piqued by the mysterious and peculiar abilities of Shi Lin Temple.

In the live broadcast, Tianfeng Taoist waved his hand and controlled a barrage of gunfire sweeping toward Ming Jing Monk’s direction.

Yet Ming Jing Monk returned the favor with countless guns firing back at Tianfeng Taoist.

From a distance, their exchange looked just like two armies waging war.

Various machine guns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, grenade launchers... It was as if invisible soldiers were operating them, systematically aiming, firing, reloading...

While the gunfire clashed, both parties’ positions and distances changed rapidly, exhibiting a displacement capability that far surpassed modern troops.

As the distance shifted, one could see Tianfeng’s flying swords occasionally being deployed, bringing with them streaks of sword light aiming at Ming Jing Monk’s position.

...

In the hospital room.

Ma Hong watched as Tianfeng’s flying swords occasionally turned back to shoot at Tianfeng himself and thought to himself, "This is it."

"Who would have thought that the monks from Shi Lin Temple could not only affect my poisonous insects but also influence the flying swords refined by the Emei Sect?"

Just as Ma Hong thought Tianfeng Taoist was in trouble.

He suddenly saw Tianfeng Taoist spit out a thunderous command, "Stop!"

And with the sound of thunder sweeping across the battlefield, Ming Jing, who had just been moving freely, suddenly froze on the spot.

Hui Ling’s voice came from the live broadcast, "That’s the thunder sound from my Da Guangming Temple! When did Tianfeng Taoist learn our temple’s thunder sound?"

Du Kong furrowed his brows and said, "He didn’t learn it; he stole it."

"It’s the ’Heaven and Earth Seizing Method’ from the Emei Sect, which can steal other people’s techniques."

"However, it seems that Tianfeng has not yet fully mastered this secret technique, which is why he has only stolen the technique."

...

Although Lin Xing had long heard about the Emei Sect’s ’Heaven and Earth Seizing Method’ from Tianlian, this was the first time he had seen someone use it.

He watched as Ming Jing Monk, under the disruption of Tianfeng’s thunder sound, kept encountering interference in his movements and ultimately chose to concede after a series of bombardments.

"Even though Tianfeng had the upper hand, Ming Jing Monk should have still had some strength left. Why did he concede so quickly?"

Lin Xing thought to himself, "What Gu She Fairy said might be true. The outcomes of the martial arts demonstrations are prearranged. The representatives from each sect are just going through the motions to showcase their supernatural powers while not intending to reveal their true trump cards."

As Lin Xing thought this, he was already heading towards the Demonstration Martial Arts Arena.

The next match was between him and Xuanyin Taoist from the Ming Mountain Sect.

...

"Here he comes."

Ma Hong, watching the marketplace’s Lin Xing and Xuanyin Taoist, said, "Xuanyin has already achieved a certain level of mastery in Ming Mountain Sect’s ’Stellar Switching Chapter,’ and his strength is at the peak among the disciples."

"Even if Lin Xing has completed the Picture Scenery, he couldn’t have had the time to master a secret technique."

"The gap between them in this match should be quite substantial."

...

At the Demonstration Martial Arts Arena.

Xia Jianlong said to Fan Mingxiu beside him, "Mr. Fan, aren’t you going to place more bets? Lin Xing’s performance in the last match was eye-catching. These natives from the secret realms are unaware of what’s truly going on and believe Lin Xing’s chances of winning are high, hence the odds for Xuanyin this time are not low."

Fan Ming replied with a smile, "Although Xuanyin is certain to win this match, I’m a man who never gambles, and this time is no exception."

In the midst of conversation, Fan Mingxiu’s gaze shifted: "Here it comes, the Ming Mountain Sect’s ’Stellar Switching Chapter.’"

A gale swept across the field, and dark clouds surged in the sky, with bolts of lightning fiercely striking down toward Lin Xing.