Mu Qiu suffered defeat again, his face turning green with anger.
He knew he was no match for Lin Chen in verbal sparring.
So, Mu Qiu snorted, "Kid, don't be so arrogant. Let's see real skill in swordsmanship!"
Lin Chen smiled faintly, "As you wish. Who's going first?"
Mu Qiu thought for a mont and decided to make the first move.
After all, the first strike is the strongest. What if Lin Chen used his signature move first, then he'd lose the novelty if he tried again.
Lin Chen nodded, "Alright, as you wish."
As he spoke, Lin Chen stood by with a smile, watching Mu Qiu.
Mu Qiu, holding a treasured sword, stood on the stage.
Suddenly, his sword abruptly unsheathed, slicing through the sky like a startling swan.
Mu Qiu then leaped high, his sword dancing swiftly in his hand.
On the platform, a kaleidoscope of colors burst forth, Mu Qiu's sword appearing like rainbows, radiating dazzling light.
It was the lost "Startling Swan Sword"!
Zhao Ze's face suddenly showed shock and awe.
It's said the Startling Swan Sword divided into two scrolls, created by Wuling Fairy.
It was precisely by using the Startling Swan Sword that Wuling Fairy beca one of the four great masters in the fairy realm, eventually ascending to the divine realm.
This swordsmanship vanished from the martial world after Wuling Fairy's ascension.
Although Mu Qiu only mastered the first eighteen moves of the Startling Swan Sword, it was already incredibly impressive.
"Haha, this guy actually dares to challenge our young master's swordsmanship. Doesn't he know the celestial mansion's Hidden Sword Pavilion has hundreds of thousands of sword manuals, even advanced sword techniques are countless?"
"A frog at the bottom of the well dares to compete with our young master; he is bound to lose this ti."
Mu Qiu wore a proud expression, confident in his ability to outshine Lin Chen in swordsmanship.
Although Lin Chen's strength surpassed Mu Qiu's, Mu Yuan had confidence that his son would triumph in swordsmanship.
This technique was one he earned the opportunity to study by kneeling before Wuling Fairy for three days and nights.
But due to his limited cultivation, he only mastered the first eighteen moves.
Yet even these eighteen moves were enough to astonish the entire fairy realm.
In terms of swordsmanship's intricacy, Mu Yuan couldn't think of any technique stronger than the Startling Swan Sword.
Swish, swish, swish!
With the Jinghong Eighteen Swords completed, the banquet erupted in thunderous applause.
One must admit, Mu Qiu's performance of this swordsmanship was outstanding.
"Not surprisingly, our celestial mansion's eldest young master's swordsmanship is incredible."
"Yeah, that guy must be dumbfounded; even if he gives his all, he couldn't show a more exquisite swordsmanship than this one."
Almost everyone believed the competition held no suspense; Lin Chen was destined to lose.
Zhao Ze sighed, having hoped Lin Chen would deliver an impressive performance.
Lin Chen was too arrogant, leaving the choice of competition to the Mu family, resulting in them playing to their strong suit.
Though Lin Chen's strength was formidable, such arrogance ant that no matter how strong he was, it would be difficult for him to take on big responsibilities.
From her father's expression, Zhao Xiaowen could see the remarkable skill of Mu Qiu's swordsmanship. Though she had faith in Lin Chen, she couldn't help but worry.
"That Mu Qiu is too cunning, using the Startling Swan Sword. Isn't that outright bullying?" Chu Yan'er exclaid in anger.
Chu Qing frowned; as the eldest young lady of Fairy Sword Mountain, she naturally understood the weight the Startling Swan Sword carried.
Could it be that the heavens intended to doom Fairy Sword Mountain?
Amid everyone's concerns, Lin Chen seed completely unfazed.
"Finished practicing? Not too impressive." Lin Chen said lightly.
Damn!
Hearing Lin Chen's words, everyone was stunned.
Is this guy from Mars? Doesn't he know this is Wuling Fairy's Startling Swan Sword?
"Not too impressive," what a bold statent from this guy.
Mu Qiu was almost amused by anger, "Not too impressive? Alright, I'd like to see the powerful swordsmanship you can demonstrate."
Lin Chen smiled faintly, "Sure, let
show you what true Startling Swan Sword is."
"What, this kid intends to use the Startling Swan Sword too?" Mu Qiu was montarily stunned.
Mu Yuan's mouth twisted into a cold smile, then he snorted, "Impossible, only our Mu family knows the Jinghong Eighteen Swords; there's no way anyone else can master it."
"Is this kid insane or foolish, dreaming of using the Jinghong Eighteen Swords."
"Even if he performs the Jinghong Eighteen Swords, isn't he just mimicking Mu Qiu?"
"I think this kid is out of options, but he wouldn't realize mastering Jinghong Eighteen Swords requires at least three years of practice. He'll never master it just by watching once." Mu Yuan snorted.
Lin Chen stepped onto the platform and reached out his hand, "Lend
the sword."
"Where's your own sword?" Naturally, Mu Qiu wouldn't lend his sword to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen smiled, "I didn't bring mine."
"Didn't bring?" Mu Qiu nearly laughed in exasperation.
As a Martial Artist, he didn't even carry a sword, yet dared to practice swordsmanship publicly.
Though he possessed the Tianyan Ancient Sword, Lin Chen didn't want to reveal his true strength so soon.
At this mont, Zhao Xiaowen tossed her sword to Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen, I give you my sword."
Seeing Zhao Xiaowen willing to give her sword directly to Lin Chen, Mu Qiu's face turned green with envy.
The treasured sword flew through the air, and Lin Chen leaped skyward to catch it.
Swish, swish, swish!
The initial moves were surprisingly identical to Mu Qiu's, perhaps even more exquisite in form.
Heavens, this guy truly knows the Startling Swan Sword.
The entire training ground fell silent.
Mu Yuan's face turned livid.
He had just claid mastering the Startling Swan Sword required at least three years, yet Lin Chen learned it thoroughly after rely watching once.
This was out-and-out face-slapping.
Swish, swish, swish, Lin Chen executed all eighteen moves of the Startling Swan Sword.
At this mont, everyone was dumbfounded; how was this possible!
"Damn, this kid really knows the Jinghong Eighteen Swords."
"It seems Lin Chen's performance is better than Mu Qiu's!"
Mu Qiu's face turned ashen; he never imagined in his wildest dreams that Lin Chen could perform his signature Jinghong Eighteen Swords, and seemingly better than him.
Mu Yuan's eyes glinted coldly; all along, the Jinghong Eighteen Swords had been their Mu family's foundation in the fairy realm, yet today Lin Chen showcased it comprehensively.
"Heavens, he's not stopping, he's still practicing."
What? Hearing the exclamations, Mu Yuan was completely dumbfounded.
Lin Chen's swordsmanship grew increasingly rapid, transforming into bursts of colorful swans.
Heavens, these are the remaining eighteen moves.
Witnessing this, Mu Yuan was utterly dazed.
The banquet hall was silent, everyone staring dumbfounded at the startling swans streaking across the stage.
Who exactly is this Lin Chen? How could he fully execute the Startling Swan Sword, not just the eighteen moves but the full thirty-six moves?
The sa question echoed in everyone's mind.
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