Chapter 2207 - 2204: Demon Soldier Displays Its Might

Chapter 2207: Chapter 2204: Demon Soldier Displays Its Might

"Sister Shuiyao will be okay, right?" Yun Xiaotian, not an Ancient Martial Artist, couldn’t understand the battle situation, so he was a bit worried.

"I don’t get it either. This fighting style doesn’t match her personality." Lin Tian shook his head, indicating his lack of understanding. Before going on stage, Little La Jiao was confident about teaching Situ Ruoling a lesson, but now, she was being pressed down.

Miss thought for a moment and guessed, "She... might be using Situ Ruoling to practice."

"Elder sister means, Shuiyao is using Situ Ruoling like a game to brush up on her skills?" Xiao Manxuan blinked her big eyes and asked quite humorously.

Lin Tian almost couldn’t help but laugh out loud, and Miss found it amusing as well, "Each sword has its characteristics, especially those of the deity level. I’ve never seen her use the Mo Ye Sword before; she might be getting familiar with it. Shuiyao’s skill is slightly higher than Situ Ruoling’s, so it’s indeed suitable for honing skills."

As soon as she finished speaking, a clear shout came from the field. Ling Shuiyao, who had been at a disadvantage, confidently and relaxedly said, "That’s about it. If we keep playing, it won’t be fun anymore. Let’s end this."

This left everyone stunned. She flicked the Mo Ye Sword, and the green sword curtain reappeared, shredding all of Situ Ruolan’s attacks, causing Situ Ruoling to step back.

At the same time, a slender hand reached out from the sword curtain, wearing a Heavenly Silkworm Silk glove, and in the instant the sword curtain disappeared, this hand, quicker than lightning, grasped the blade of the Qixue Sword.

This move made the audience gasp, as if in the next second, the Qixue Sword would slice the hand.

However, the Heavenly Silkworm Silk glove once again demonstrated its power, directly ignoring the Qixue Sword’s sharpness and cold, shaking the sword’s body. Caught off guard, Situ Ruoling’s Qixue Sword flew out of her hand.

Being disarmed a second time left Situ Ruoling dumbfounded. In that moment of distraction, Ling Shuiyao had already moved in, slapping her face.

With a smack, Situ Ruoling spun in place, a clear red handprint visible on her face, rapidly swelling, indicating the force of Ling Shuiyao’s strike.

This slap completely stunned Situ Ruoling, and even the audience was shocked. It was as if this slap hit the face of the Situ family, whose members looked more upset than anyone.

Ling Shuiyao approached Situ Ruoling, whispering, "You barged into my treasury’s restricted area and remain so arrogant. This slap is your lesson. Don’t think the world fears your Situ family, revolving around you."

"Ah..." Situ Ruoling let out a piercing scream, like a wounded lioness, lunging at Ling Shuiyao.

She abandoned her Ancient Martial Arts skills and attacked Ling Shuiyao in the style of an ordinary woman. Ling Shuiyao swiftly thrust the Mo Ye Sword, placing it at her neck. The sharp blade made the hairs on her neck stand up.

Situ Ruoling stopped, not daring to move. The blade needed only to shift slightly to cut her face.

"You’ve lost. If you want to cause trouble, please leave Langya Pavilion. This is the ring for Ancient Martial Artists!" Ling Shuiyao coldly said, not giving any face.

Situ Ruoling’s eyes released a ferocious glare, coupled with her swollen half-face, appearing very terrifying: "I will remember the humiliation I suffered at Langya Mountain and will pay it back double in the future!"

Her words seemed to target not only Ling Shuiyao but even included Lin Tian.

Ling Shuiyao indifferently replied, "Suit yourself. You treat everyone who doesn’t cater to you as enemies; do as you wish, I can’t be bothered with you."

After speaking, she withdrew the Mo Ye Sword and stepped off the ring. Situ Ruoling picked up the Qixue Sword and shot a vicious look at Ling Shuiyao and Lin Tian’s group before returning to her family’s position, surprisingly staying seated without leaving.

"Little Junior Sister, here’s some swelling medicine for your face..." Other disciples from Situ’s family approached, trying to show concern.

"Get lost! I don’t need your pity." Situ Ruoling angrily reprimanded, giving no face even to her brothers.

"Yu Feng, apply the medicine for her. Throwing a tantrum in front of other families is disgraceful, and you’ve utterly embarrassed us." Situ Yuanzhong was both angry and somewhat helpless, blaming only their past overindulgence, which resulted in such character.

Ling Shuiyao returned to her seat, looking toward Lin Tian as if seeking credit, "How about it? You didn’t anticipate my fighting style, did you?"

"Indeed, I didn’t expect it. I didn’t think you could wield the Mo Ye Sword." Lin Tian smiled, feeling some admiration for Ling Shuiyao. This Little La Jiao wasn’t as unreliable as she seemed.

"I wasn’t quite able initially, but using Situ Ruoling helped brush up my skill level; it serves as an entry-level exercise." Ling Shuiyao said casually.

However, Lin Tian and Miss knew that although she spoke lightly, it wasn’t actually easy; no Ancient Martial Artist could learn and apply new skills on the fly.

Hence, Ling Shuiyao was not as lazy as Ling Zishan claimed; it was simply Ling Zishan’s high expectations by comparing her to Lin Tian. In truth, she had excellent talent.

"That Situ Ruoling, she made a mistake to start with, but after being taught a lesson, she held grudges against others. That’s terrifying." Yun Xiaotian shook his head.

"Growing up, everyone revolved around her, and whatever she did, she considered right. How could she possibly admit her mistakes?" Xiao Manxuan pinpointed the fundamental issue directly.

But in the ring, no one followed her whims anymore; she was entirely eliminated. The old man announced the result, Ling Shuiyao advanced.

Soon, the old man announced the next match, and the audience’s attention began to shift. After all, it was just a duel between two young girls, and considering Situ Ruoling’s performance, the outcome wasn’t particularly exciting.

"The second match, Yuwen Xingjian versus Situ Chang." The old man’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears.

The names of these two contestants captured everyone’s attention, including Lin Tian’s, as he hadn’t witnessed Yuwen Xingjian in action yet. The disciples of the Yuwen family seemed quite understated, not matching the imposing aura of the Demon Soldier, Sky Halberd behind them.

Situ Chang came up, wielding a sword, though it wasn’t the Qixue Sword. Perhaps he wasn’t qualified to use it. On the other hand, Yuwen Xingjian’s weapon caught Lin Tian’s eye—it was the Sky Halberd.

"Without the Qixue Sword, you’re not my match." Yuwen Xingjian glanced at the opponent’s weapon and said very straightforwardly.

"You’ll know after fighting." Situ Chang, somewhat embarrassed but not conceding, as a disciple of a prominent family couldn’t back down without a fight; otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to mingle later.

The bell rang, and Yuwen Xingjian dashed forward, gripping the Sky Halberd with both hands, spinning it in a large arc and striking down fiercely.

The crescent-shaped blade of the Sky Halberd drew a dark red glow, slashing towards Situ Chang’s face. Situ Chang was startled, drawing his sword to block.

With a crisp sound, the Sky Halberd easily sliced through the Longsword, and the blade reached Situ Chang’s forehead. Situ Yuanzhong frowned as he watched, preparing to intervene.