Infinite Save: I Cultivate Immortality Through Reincarnation - Chapter 328: Battle of the Qi Circulation Realm

During the assessment, there are no prohibitions, no ban on conflicts, only a ban on fatal injuries or permanent disability.

This was the exact statement made not long ago by Han Qianfeng, the Manager Elder of the Setting Sun Sword Manor, in the town.

And his words were precisely prepared for situations like the current one.

The six rogue cultivators at the foot of the mountain stared at the Mystic Steel Sword in Chen Yan’s hand, their hearts itching to make a move.

Seeing this, Shi Mingxu quickly walked towards Chen Yan’s direction, positioning himself in front of Chen Yan. He completely suppressed his previous negative emotions, smiling as he cupped his hands in salute.

“Esteemed friends, this Mystic Steel Sword is already the possession of our team. I hope everyone can give me, Shi Mingxu, some face and not trouble us.”

Seeing the young master of Jincheng’s Shi Family show himself, the six rogue cultivators at the foot of the mountain all paused for a moment. The fervor in the eyes of several among them noticeably cooled.

A total of over three hundred rogue cultivators and five to six thousand ordinary youths came to participate in this Setting Sun Sword Manor disciple recruitment ceremony.

But in the end, only a mere dozen or so people would truly be able to formally join the Setting Sun Sword Manor.

If one could successfully join the Setting Sun Sword Manor, then naturally, there would be no need to worry about offending Shi Mingxu today.

But if one failed to join the Setting Sun Sword Manor, and additionally offended Shi Mingxu because of this sort of thing…

Well, that would be asking for a world of trouble.

After weighing the situation for a moment, one of the rogue cultivators took two steps forward, cupped his hands towards Shi Mingxu, and said,

“Congratulations, Young Master Shi. In that case, we won’t disturb you further.”

With that, he and the two rogue cultivators behind him quickly left the area, heading towards the direction of the mountain.

Shi Mingxu nodded with a smile, then slightly turned his gaze towards the three rogue cultivators who still stood there.

“What a coincidence, Fellow Daoist Ma.”

He spoke to the person leading the three rogue cultivators.

“Young Master Shi.”

The rogue cultivator surnamed Ma said in a calm tone, his eyes fixed intently on Shi Mingxu’s direction.

This rogue cultivator was named Ma Haiyang, twenty-seven years old this year, with mid-stage Qi Circulation Realm cultivation.

He was a long-established Qi Circulation Realm cultivator within Jincheng, and many believed he possessed the potential to reach the Martial Spring Realm.

Several immortal cultivation sects had also extended olive branches to him before, but he had rejected them all.

Because he wanted to join the best immortal cultivation sect in Jin’an Country.

Twelve years ago, Ma Haiyang once had the opportunity to join the Biqiu Sect.

Due to well-known reasons, he was unable to proceed.

And now, this was already Ma Haiyang’s third time participating in the Setting Sun Sword Manor’s disciple recruitment assessment.

The previous two attempts ended in failure because Ma Haiyang’s sword technique talent was not outstanding.

“I see.”

Shi Mingxu laughed, but the mirth in his eyes had completely vanished.

No more words were needed.

The leading rogue cultivator activated his movement technique, rapidly closing the distance between himself and Chen Yan.

Chen Yan simply stood there, motionless.

In the next instant, Shi Mingxu blocked in front of Chen Yan, intercepting the rogue cultivator charging towards him.

Whether in cultivation realm or combat experience, Shi Mingxu was slightly inferior to Ma Haiyang. But no matter what, the scale of the Shi Family could be equated to a small immortal cultivation sect. Therefore, in terms of the techniques he had learned, Shi Mingxu could somewhat compensate for this gap.

While the battle between Shi Mingxu and Ma Haiyang was fiercely deadlocked, the other two rogue cultivators in Ma Haiyang’s team jointly launched an attack towards Chen Yan’s direction.

Swift, sharp, and decisive, aiming to seize the sword.

“Fellow Daoist Bao, be careful!”

Shi Mingxu, slightly distracted, hurriedly shouted.

Chen Yan slightly lowered his gaze, glancing at the two rogue cultivators rushing towards him.

Both were early-stage Qi Circulation Realm.

In terms of cultivation realm, it was the Sixth Realm versus the Second Realm. In terms of numbers, the opponent had the advantage. One could say it was a fifty-fifty matchup.

Analyzing the current situation like this, Chen Yan nearly laughed out loud.

Facing the attacks of these two rogue cultivators, Chen Yan, holding the Mystic Steel Sword in one hand, first tilted his body slightly to dodge a palm strike from the rogue cultivator in front of him. Then, he raised the Mystic Steel Sword in his hand to block the assault from the other rogue cultivator.

He Qingling, standing to the side, was merely observing. Unless absolutely necessary, she didn’t want to intervene.

As a dignified Martial Spring Realm cultivator, bullying Qi Circulation Realm rogue cultivators felt a bit too beneath her status.

The two early-stage Qi Circulation Realm rogue cultivators continuously unleashed attacks towards Chen Yan’s direction. True qi swirled around their fists and feet, their assault fierce and relentless.

Yet, they couldn’t gain ground for a long time.

Chen Yan dodged, twisted, and turned, using the Mystic Steel Sword in his hand to barely block the attacks, while exposing one opening after another.

In the eyes of these two early-stage Qi Circulation Realm rogue cultivators, Chen Yan’s current state was completely destined for defeat.

Or rather, it was only a matter of time.

This situation also made the attacks of the two rogue cultivators increasingly impatient. Because if they couldn’t secure a quick victory, with so many immortal cultivators currently gathered on this Trial Sword Peak, unforeseen complications were bound to arise later.

One of the rogue cultivators launched a high kick, aiming for Chen Yan’s neck.

His leg was almost infused with full-force true qi. If this kick landed solidly on an enemy, it would be enough to break the bones of many ordinary Qi Circulation Realm cultivators.

Chen Yan simply raised the Mystic Steel Sword in his hand, holding it horizontally before his chest.

A dull thud of impact rang out.

That high kick landed squarely and solidly on the Mystic Steel Sword in Chen Yan’s hand.

This Mystic Steel Sword was forged by the elder of the Setting Sun Sword Manor’s Forging Pavilion using Mystic Steel from the Northern Region of the Chenping Continent. Its toughness was absolutely incomparable to ordinary blades and swords.

A piercing pain made the rogue cultivator suck in a sharp breath. Not only did the recoil force travel up his leg bone, but the true qi he had infused into his leg also fluctuated violently, causing his meridians to tremble.

He Qingling, who had been observing from the sidelines all along, had a slight change in expression.

Something wasn’t right.

Judging from the true qi fluctuations and every move of the rogue cultivator named Bao Kai, he was indeed just an early-stage Qi Circulation Realm cultivator, and he didn’t display any systematic offensive or defensive techniques.

It could basically be concluded that he was just an ordinary, unremarkable rogue cultivator.

Yet, he could fight one against two at the same cultivation realm, and even…

“Fellow Daoist He, help quickly!”

Shi Mingxu, looking quite disheveled, shouted towards He Qingling’s direction. As merely an early-stage Qi Circulation Realm cultivator facing the mid-stage Qi Circulation Realm and more combat-experienced Ma Haiyang, he was clearly being pushed to the brink.

He Qingling no longer remained idle. She raised her hand and swept it out with a palm strike. A large tree over three zhang away from her snapped in two with a resounding crack.

The entire scene fell silent.

Whether it was Shi Mingxu, Ma Haiyang, Chen Yan, or the two early-stage Qi Circulation Realm rogue cultivators in front of him, all movement stopped.

“…Let’s go.”

Ma Haiyang took another glance at the Mystic Steel Sword in Chen Yan’s hand, a trace of unwillingness flashing in his eyes. Then he looked at the tree that had been severed into two sections.

There was no point anymore.