Holding the Sword to Carry Away Senior Sister (Transmigration) - Chapter 29
“Match begin!”
Fu Yan was snapped back to her senses by the voice of the deacon elder below. She steadied herself and saw that the duel on the stage had already commenced.
Bai Yueli held her Moon-Sway Sword, effortlessly parrying and breaking through her opponent’s attacks one by one. Her opponent, Liu Xu, became increasingly irritable and out of breath. Ultimately, after barely ten moves, the victor was decided.
Without a doubt, Bai Yueli won the opening match.
As the round-robin matches progressed, the field was quickly narrowed down to the final three: Bai Yueli, Yu Heng, and Chen Jun. The annual Ranking Tournament had finally reached its most exciting climax.
“First match: Bai Yueli versus Chen Jun!”
At the announcement, a wave of disappointment swept through the spectator stands.
“I knew it. They definitely saved the duel between Senior Sister Bai and Senior Brother Yu Heng for the very end. AHHH! I only want to see them fight—that’s a real showdown!”
“Exactly. Their last match was just a simple spar; neither used their full strength. I wonder if Senior Sister Bai can secure the number one spot in the inner sect again this year.”
“It shouldn’t be a problem. I feel that while Senior Brother Yu Heng is formidable, there’s still a gap between him and Senior Sister Bai.”
“Alright, alright, just watch the fight. The match between Senior Sister Bai and the ‘Saber Maniac’ Chen Jun is actually quite a spectacle in its own right.”
“Look, it’s starting!”
Chen Jun was called a “Saber Maniac” for good reason; his long blade was indeed terrifying. Even the third-ranked Lin Zihao from the previous year had fallen beneath his blade during this tournament.
Facing him, Bai Yueli harbored no thoughts of underestimating her enemy. A year had passed, and until the final moment, one could never be too cautious against any opponent.
Chen Jun didn’t say much. He had craved this battle with Bai Yueli for a long time, and he naturally brought his absolute best state to the arena.
Soon, the two figures blurred into motion. Sword and saber collided, clashing instantly in a fierce exchange. Because their power was so immense, the protective array on the stage seemed to warp slightly.
The moment they pulled apart, Chen Jun had no intention of stopping. He immediately delivered a backhand slash. This strike was clearly extraordinary; even Fu Yan, sitting far in the outer stands, could feel a terrifying aura radiating from it.
It was no wonder Chen Jun would later comprehend “Saber Intent” in the novel. His blade was truly fearsome. With Fu Yan’s current strength, if she were to face him, she truly wouldn’t find a single path to victory.
In the center of the ring, Bai Yueli didn’t even consider dodging. She rapidly formed hand seals, her body leaning slightly forward. The Moon-Sway Sword hovered high in the air before shooting toward Chen Jun at her command.
BOOM!
A massive explosion rocked the stage.
Just as everyone wondered if the winner had been decided, they saw the two figures still locked in combat, blades clashing amidst a shower of sparks.
“What? It’s still not over? Has Senior Brother Chen Jun become this powerful? He’s actually fighting Senior Sister Bai to a stalemate!”
“AHHH!! So exciting! I thought Senior Sister Bai was a sure win, but now it feels uncertain. They might be fifty-fifty!”
“Not necessarily. Senior Sister Bai just used the ultimate move she had last year. She definitely has other trump cards for this year.”
“True. I thought the match between Senior Sister Bai and Senior Brother Yu Heng would be the highlight, but this battle is exceptionally brilliant!”
Before long, the two had exchanged a dozen more moves. Only now did Chen Jun show signs of falling into a disadvantage. The audience’s hearts tightened, terrified they might miss an inevitable moment of victory.
Fu Yan, sitting in the stands, also frowned slightly. Although she believed Bai Yueli would win, she hadn’t expected Chen Jun to possess such strength. It seemed he wasn’t far from comprehending Saber Intent.
Suddenly, the stage—which had been a flurry of violent combat—fell silent. Bai Yueli and Chen Jun pulled apart, each holding their weapon with one hand as they stood opposite each other, taking a moment to buffer.
It seemed no one had expected this match to be so difficult. However, the one suffering the most was Yu Heng, who was waiting below.
He had been full of confidence that he would seize the number one rank this year, believing Bai Yueli was his only rival. Now, the strength Chen Jun displayed filled him with a trace of fear. He lacked the absolute certainty to defeat either of the two on stage.
At this thought, Yu Heng’s hand clenched into a tight fist, his strength so great it felt as if a stone would be easily crushed to dust.
The two in the ring were naturally unaware of Yu Heng’s thoughts. Chen Jun looked up at Bai Yueli, his cold eyes filled with resolve. He gave a faint smile and gripped his long blade with both hands again.
If this next strike could not secure victory, Chen Jun knew he could accept defeat with grace.
In the next heartbeat, the audience saw Chen Jun slowly raise his blade above his forehead. Powerful True Essence instantly erupted from his body. The spiritual energy in the air gathered rapidly around the blade; for a moment, Chen Jun seemed to be engulfed in a vortex as a terrifying air current swirled around the long saber.
The sheer power of that aura startled everyone.
“No way, Chen Jun still had a trump card? This move looks terrifying. Is this really something a Late Opening Light stage cultivator can pull off? Has he already broken through to the Great Circle?”
“Impossible. But this strike is indeed frightening.”
“AHHH!! What do we do? I don’t want to see Senior Sister Bai lose, woohoo!”
“Shut up. Until the battle is over, never jump to conclusions.”
As every eye turned toward Bai Yueli, she rapidly formed hand seals. The Moon-Sway Sword hung vibrantly before her. With a flicker of her expression, the sword began to spin rapidly as the True Essence within her body poured out.
“Saber of the Firmament!” Chen Jun stared at the figure opposite him and finally lunged. With a leap, his long blade descended like a bolt from the heavens, slashing straight toward Bai Yueli.
“Ripples of Water!”
In the next moment, Bai Yueli took up her sword and rose. Her entire being seemed to enter a state of water—flowing smoothly, she dove directly into Chen Jun’s saber momentum.
The entire audience held their breath instinctively, eyes wide, staring fixedly at the stage.
In a split second, the entire arena began to tremble slightly. From a distance, it looked as if space itself was being distorted—a testament to the power of this clash. Two breaths of time later…
A sword was sheathed; a blade was held upright.
Peace finally returned to the stage. Everyone looked at the two standing there, their faces filled with disbelief.
“Is this… another draw?”
“No way, is it really that dramatic?”
Just as everyone struggled to accept this result, the deacon elder slowly walked up and announced to the crowd: “Bai Yueli wins!”
The crowd: “???”
Seeing this, Fu Yan was also momentarily stunned, but realization soon followed. Bai Yueli had already broken Chen Jun’s ultimate move. Once the strongest strike is broken, losing is only a matter of time. Therefore, there was no need to continue the duel.
The veteran disciples understood this clearly; only those with shallower strength were left confused by the result.
The announcement finished, and Chen Jun sheathed his blade, leaving the stage without looking back.
Because there were only three people in the round-robin, there was a half-hour rest before the next match. For cultivators, half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
Soon, the next match began: Yu Heng versus Chen Jun. After dozens of rounds of combat, Chen Jun emerged victorious, and Yu Heng was defeated.
With this outcome, the final rankings for the year were essentially decided. However, according to the rules, Bai Yueli and Yu Heng still had to fight.
This match had originally been the most anticipated, but after the previous two duels, the initial fervor had dimmed. Since Yu Heng had lost to Chen Jun, and Chen Jun had lost to Bai Yueli, the outcome was practically a foregone conclusion.
Still, the match proceeded.
The result was exactly as expected. Bai Yueli emerged victorious. Although Yu Heng was unwilling, he was powerless to turn the tide.
With this, the annual Ranking Tournament of the Shui Ling Sect drew its final curtain. The rankings of all inner disciples were redefined.
Reshaping the rankings was not a massive project. That very night, every student’s identity plaque was updated with the new order.
Back in her wooden cottage, Fu Yan’s expression shifted as she pulled out her plaque and injected spiritual energy. The ranking information flashed before her eyes:
Rank 1: Bai Yueli
Rank 2: Chen Jun
Rank 3: Yu Heng
…
Rank 47: Fu Yan
Seeing Bai Yueli at the top and her own name below, Fu Yan smiled with satisfaction and put the plaque away.
Since Tong Zhen had left and wasn’t technically a true disciple of the sect, her name naturally did not appear in the updated rankings.
The Ranking Tournament was finally over. There was no longer much point in lingering in the inner sect; to truly become stronger, one had to go out for experience.
Fu Yan took out the mission guide she had accepted from the Mission Pavilion and reviewed it once more. Confirming everything was in order, she tucked it away.
It was time to head down the mountain to Luanjin Fort. If she delayed any longer, it would be too late.
Having made her decision, Fu Yan didn’t overthink. For the first time in a long while, she skipped her nightly meditation and enjoyed a good night’s sleep instead.
A night of peaceful slumber.
The next morning, Fu Yan packed a simple bag. She even spent several hundred low-grade spirit stones at the dining hall to stock up on food. Although she could now go without food for half a month, one can never have too many provisions.
As she prepared to leave, Fu Yan thought about saying goodbye to Bai Yueli. After all, Bai Yueli was the only person she really knew in the inner sect besides Tong Zhen, and their relationship had grown much closer lately.
To her surprise, she found that Bai Yueli was not there.
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