Chapter Thirty-One, Fighting in the Arena
After writing down the names of the two sword manuals and the assignment requirements, Qingshi just walked out of the classroom when he was surrounded by a group of people. The person in front of him was a big man, followed by five or six students of different heights, fat and thin.
The big man yelled at Qingshi: "Hey! What's your name? You, a member of the inner courtyard of alchemy, came to our outer courtyard of martial arts to attend the swordsmanship class. What's the point?"
"What's the truth?" Qingshi asked inexplicably, "The academy stipulates that any student can attend any course? I, the alchemy academy, also have to practice martial arts, so there seems to be nothing wrong with attending the swordsmanship course, right?"
"Hmph, people from our outer courtyard are always bullied when we go to the inner courtyard to observe. We don't welcome people from the inner courtyard to come to our outer courtyard to observe." The big man said.
"I'm afraid you are talking about your martial arts inner courtyard. I have never bullied the auditors from the outer courtyard," Qingshi said with a slight smile, "Actually, I welcome students from the outer courtyard to come to our inner courtyard of Dan Dao to audit. I just invited two A junior fellow from the Martial Arts Academy will come to our academy next week to observe."
"Don't talk nonsense," the big man said fiercely, "I don't believe it. You can come and listen, but either you win the sword in my hand, or, hey, you give us ten second-grade Qi in every class. Dan.”
"Oh?" Qingshi lowered his face and said, "I thought you were the victims, but I didn't expect that you are the same as those who bully the weak. Okay, I accept your suggestion and compete with you in a sword show. If I If you lose, I will give each of you ten second-grade Qi pills. I will not come to take this swordsmanship class. But if I win, haha, I will invite you to take classes in my alchemy inner courtyard for eight consecutive sessions. , how is it?"
"What?" The big guy didn't expect Qingshi to respond like this. He looked Qingshi up and down and said, "You are really from the inner courtyard of Alchemy. It seems that your Qi cultivation is not at the high level of Qi Gathering Realm, right?" But he was obviously a little timid.
"Tch~" Qingshi glanced at the big man with contempt and said, "I am a special recruit who has just entered the inner courtyard of Alchemy. I am in the third level of Qi Gathering Realm, and I am still one step away from the intermediate level. What, are you scared?"
"Am I afraid of you?" The big man obviously became more courageous and said loudly, "I am in the eighth level of Qi Gathering Realm. I am a martial arts cultivator. How can I be afraid of you, a third-level martial arts cultivator?"
"Okay," Qingshi said, "We'll see you in the ring."
There are five arenas on the east and west sides of the central square, and there is a arena management office next to each. Students are strictly prohibited from fighting privately on campus, so if there is any dispute between students, the best way is to show off on the arena.
The decisive battle in the arena does not involve just going up and fighting by yourself. Instead, you must first register with the arena management office, write down the names of both parties, their affiliations, etc., as well as the rewards and punishments agreed upon by both parties, and then compete under the referee of the management office teacher.
The agreement between Qingshi and the big guy Wang Sheng was that if Qingshi lost, he would compensate Wang Sheng and the other seven people for a total of 70 two-star Qi pills, and he would never go to the martial arts outer courtyard to attend classes again.
And if Qingshi wins, Wang Sheng and the other seven people will need to attend a class in the inner courtyard of alchemy arranged by Qingshi from next week for eight weeks in a row, and the tuition will be paid by themselves.
The person in charge of the arena was a tall elder who had long been accustomed to these arena battles. The command clerk registered the relevant information and demands of both parties, and collected fifty low-grade spiritual stones from each side. The tall elder took the two of them away. Get in the ring.
This is a large round stone platform about five feet high and about ten feet in diameter. The elder directed the two people to stand two feet apart and face each other. Then he read out the rules. They were simply not allowed to use concealed weapons or poisons. They were not allowed to intentionally injure anyone. They were ordered to listen to the referee's command. wait.
Following the elder's order, Wang Sheng rushed forward with a broad and long sword, and struck Qingshi with a head-on strike. Qingshi waved his hand and held the long sword, but did not block, but lightly dodged aside.
Wang Sheng missed the target and immediately slashed with his sword. Only then did Qingshi raise his sword to stop him. Then the two men fought endlessly with swords.
Qingshi concentrated on the battle, and after fighting for more than a dozen moves, he slowly understood his opponent's situation. This Wang Sheng only had earth attribute Qi, and the swordsmanship and martial arts he used should also be yellow-level middle-grade. His strengths were his height and strength, and his long and heavy sword. , the disadvantage is that it is not flexible enough.
Qingshi observed and analyzed his opponent's situation while fighting. He was more defensive and less offensive. Everyone in the audience felt that Qingshi was at a disadvantage, so Wang Sheng's followers began to brag:
"This guy named Qingshi is really overestimating his abilities. An alchemist dares to challenge our martial arts academy."
"That's right, not to mention this, in terms of cultivation alone, he is only at the third level of Qi Gathering Realm. Our boss is at the eighth level. He is five steps behind. Do you still want to win?"
"You see, the boss has had the upper hand from the beginning. Guess how many moves there are left to defeat this kid."
At this time, there was no competition in the surrounding arena. Soon, many students gathered outside the arena to watch. One of them was tall and dressed in white, with a cold face and a straight face like a javelin. He stood out from the surrounding students, and it was Zheng Fanyi.
Zheng Fanyi had been watching for a while, and then after listening to Wang Sheng's words, he turned his head and glanced at it and said: "Three moves."
"It's a bit much," the round-faced follower who kept everyone guessing laughed, "The boss will win for sure, but I think there are still ten moves left. Although this Qingshi is an alchemist, his combat power is still good."
"I mean, as long as Qingshi is willing, I can defeat your boss in three moves." Zheng Fangyi said coldly.
"What, did you take the wrong medicine? You..." The attendant was about to continue to talk nonsense, but when he saw Zheng Fangyi's cold eyes looking over, he felt a chill in his heart and suppressed the rest of his words.
Zheng Fangyi was certainly not mistaken. Qingshi had already figured out his opponent thoroughly.
In terms of swordsmanship, both are yellow-level middle-grade martial arts, but Qingshi's mastery of swordsmanship is definitely better than his opponent. In terms of speed of movement, Qingshi, who has wind attribute Qi, has the upper hand.
The biggest gap is precisely the Qi cultivation level. Although the opponent's Qi cultivation level is five steps higher than Qingshi's, regardless of the overall amount or purity of Qi, it is not an exaggeration to say that Qingshi is five steps higher than his opponent, and even more so. Regardless of the advantages of high-attribute infuriating energy and mental strength, etc.
Zheng Fanyi glared at Wang Sheng's little follower, raised his head and said loudly to the ring: "Junior brother Qingshi, stop playing around. If you defeat your opponent in three moves, I'll buy you a drink."
"Haha..." Qingshi felt proud and laughed, "Okay!"
Then Qingshi's feet and hands suddenly increased in speed, and he stabbed Wang Sheng's ribs diagonally with his sword.
Seeing that the sword came suddenly and incredibly fast, Wang Sheng couldn't dodge in time, so he hurriedly swung his sword towards Qingshi's face, hoping to force Qingshi to change his moves in a way that would hurt both sides.
Qingshi did change his moves. Instead of thrusting forward, the sword in his hand quickly retracted and then slashed downwards. Wang Sheng had great self-control and decisively raised his sword horizontally to block.
There was a crisp sound when the two swords collided. Wang Sheng felt an irresistible force coming from the bluestone sword. He could hardly control the sword in his hand. His whole body shook violently and he took three steps back.
As Wang Sheng retreated, his Qi movement stagnated and his movements became stiff. Qingshi kicked him and hit him in the chest. Wang Sheng immediately flew back a foot away with his sword and fell to the ground.
Exactly three moves.
The elder referee announced: Qingshi wins.
Qingshi took the spirit stone and thanked the referee, then turned around and said to Wang Sheng who was lying on the stage: "Remember, for the next eight weeks, every Monday morning at 2:20, go to the second classroom on the second floor of the inner courtyard of Dan Dao and find Elder Zhong Buli. It is said that Qingshi recommended you to attend, and I guarantee that none of the brothers from the inner court will drive you away. Look, I said, you don’t welcome me, but I welcome you, and I guarantee that Elder Zhong will also welcome you. Goodbye. "
After Qingshi finished speaking, he jumped off the ring. Wang Sheng's younger brothers all looked at him dumbfounded and quickly backed away when they saw him coming.
Qingshi ignored them, walked straight to Zheng Fanyi and said with a smile: "Where did Senior Brother Zheng treat me to a drink? To be honest, after coming to the academy for so long, Senior Brother Zheng is still the first person to treat me to a drink. I have to do this to save face." I want to give it, haha, let’s go, let’s go.”
Seeing Qingshi and Zheng Fangyi walking away side by side, the audience around the ring gradually came back to their senses and started whispering among themselves.
Wang Sheng slowly got up and looked at each other with the other boys.
But there was another girl in the crowd who looked at Qingshi's back from a distance in a daze, until a companion next to her said: "Binghong, let's go." Then he turned thoughtfully and walked away with his companions.
