Chapter 19 Battle for the 6th rank

Hearing the rumors, Tu Feng knew that the only kid that cultivate at sword hall, is Lu Jin.

"I never knew master was brought by the Sword Hall Master, who is said to be the strongest after the Headmaster and it was. said that he is in closed door cultivation, to breakthrough his cultivation rank," Tu Feng was really surprised, his master didn't even tell him or anybody in our previous class.

"I should try to get more information before master comes out," Tu Feng said as he walked towards a group of students.

"Junior greets senior brothers," Tu Feng said as he joined the senior students.

"You must be a new student, welcome," a senior brother said to Tu Feng.

"Do senior know how the rumors came about?" Tu Feng asked.

"Yes, it was from Wun Zhan, he was drunk when he said that the person who the sword master brought from the outside world, is now cultivating in the sword hall,"

"And you should know that, they were only two students that joined the sword hall, you and Lu Jin," the senior said as he looked at Tu Feng.

"How does senior knows that I am new, I don't think I told senior?" Tu Feng looked confused as he asked.

"I know because you are still in the body tempering realm of cultivation," senior said with a smiling face.

"Does senior means that all students are already in the xiantian realm," Tu Feng said sounding surprised.

"Staying a year in this place, the least rank you are expected to be is the fifth(5th) rank of xiantian realm,"

"Can senior tell me the what the highest rank someone reached in a year?" Tu Feng is asking.

"Hmm, that will be the 8th rank of xiantian realm,"

"Is it senior brother Xu Chan?" Tu Feng asked, trying to get as much information as possible.

"No, it was Duan Hu, who is now the no. 1 Martial Prince in the academy at large. It is said that next year, he will attend the Tournament set up by the Emperor for all Academies in Xu Jun State to get the chance to enter into the Capital Academy to cultivate."

"Senior brother Duan Hu is really a genius, to be able to reach the 8th rank in just a year," Tu Feng could not help but be shocked, his level could really not compare to some of his seniors.

"Let talk about Lu Jin, do you know him, are you close to him, are you having problems with him or you both are just normal classmates?" senior asked

Remembering what Lu Jin told him, Tu Feng replied, "I'm not close to him, just normal classmates."

"How strong is he? It is said that he was first place for the annual competition for body tempering realm cultivators," senior asked

"He is really strong, he was able to defeat a xiantian realm cultivator who cultivate a Mortal rank cultivation technique and uses a mortal rank battle technique," Tu Feng said as hints of adoration could be felt from his words.

"I expect nothing less from the person, the sword master picked," senior said.

"What does senior means by Lu Jin being picked," Tu Feng asked.

"All Hall Masters, will choose just one student who will be seen as a representative of their respective halls. The only hall master that haven't done that was the sword master and now he have chosen Lu Jin, so you can see while students will want to see just how strong he is,"

Hearing this, Tu Feng was shocked, he never Lu Jin has a story behind him.

"You should just focus on your cultivation and try to catch up with us," senior said

"Thanks for your help," Tu Feng said as he left for his room.

Sitting cross-legged in his room, Tu Feng said, "I can feel that the seal on my dantian is getting weaker after every cultivation session, I should focus all my attention on the rustle sword technique, it might aid my cultivation of a mortal rank cultivation technique,"

Due to him swearing to the Heavenly Dao, to put Lu Jin's interest first, he could feel the pressure Lu Jin will have to face in his stay in the sword hall.

Comprehending a mortal rank technique is very difficult, using a few weeks to comprehend it, makes one a genius.

Lu Jin case is not really unheard of, they are prodigies who were able to totally comprehend a mortal rank battle technique in a week or two.

Focusing on Lu Jin, he has been cultivating for over a week now, the rumors has died downl, although some side talks could still be heard, it wasn't so important anymore.

The current news is about the ones in a month challenge.

A challenge has been issued to the 6th room and the challenger is non other than, the owner of the 8th room.

After coming out to get information as usual, Tu Feng heard the news. He learnt about the challenge from Wun Zhan.

"Looks like the 8th room owner is confident about winning," Tu Feng said as he went to watch the battle.

Although it was common to see challenges happening, it has been two months now and everyone have been focused on their cultivation.

Following the crowd, Tu Feng arrived at a battle arena, students were already seated on the seats.

The eye catching part were the two cultivators on the stage, they released their aura without any restrain, showing how serious the fight will be.

"Chi Sung, you sure have gut to challenge me after losing so badly last time," Zhu Gun said arrogantly.

"Zhu Gun, I admit that I lost to you before, but if you want to use the past and compare to me now, then you will be heavily mistaken," Chi Sung said, feeling humiliated that Zhu Gun brought back memories of that fight.

"Just give me your best, let me see just how strong you've gotten during this period," Zhu Gun said as he sent out a palm strike.

Seeing the incoming palm strike, Chi Sung reciprocated with a fist attack.

Boom!

Seeing the results of his attack, Zhu Gun was surprised, "you successfully comprehended the final level of the Demon Tiger Fist technique."

"As I said before, do not compare me to my past," Chi Sung grinned at Zhu Gun.

Seeing the grin on Chi Sung's face, Zhu Gun strike out with more power, not shrinking back, Chi Sung blasted out a fist strike.

They exchanged attack after attack, increasing the power after every exchange, the surrounding where the both of them was battling was now a danger zone for anyone below the 9th rank of xiantian realm.

After exchanging more than 13 attacks without a winner, Chi Sung said, "why don't we show why we are students of Sword Hall.

"I agree, without sword techniques, we can't show the glory of students who are cultivating in the sword hall," Zhu Gun said, agreeing to what Chi Sung proposed.

They both released their life spirits. The no. 1 requirement for joining the sword hall is to have a sword life spirit. Lu Jin was an exception, because he was handpicked by the Hall Master.

Using the unique traits of those above the body tempering realm, the harmonization of man and life spirit.

Taking hold of their life spirits, they unleashed their mortal rank battle techniques.

A phenomenon appeared behind them, behind Zhu Gun was a huge flaming sword, exuding an overbearing aura.

The phenomenon behind Chi Sung was a ghastly sword. It appearance was hideous and dreadful.

"That the Inferno sword technique and the Death valley sword technique. They are among the top ten sword battle techniques in the sword hall, I finally have the chance to see them with my own eyes," a student said standing up from his seat due to excitement.

Seeing the phenomenon, Tu Feng was shocked, he said, "even the phenomenon created by Lu Jin and Hu Zixin, could not compare in both appearance and aura."

Zhu Gun said, "Chi Sung, let me see how many attacks you can withstand before I send back to your room."

"I am here for your room, but most importantly, your allowance," Chi Sung lashed back.

"Train a little longer, then you can come and contend with me," Zhu Gun said, not bothered about what Chi Sung said.

Chi Sung slashed at Zhu Gun, the ghastly sword phenomenon moved together with Chi Sung's life spirit.

Not intending to look weak, Zhu Gun attacked, meeting the ghastly sword phenomenon, the flames around the sword burnt the ghastly aura.

Resisting the flames, the ghastly sword continued exuding it's dreadful aura, finally the life spirit (swords) clashed.

Boom! Chi Sung was pushed back two step before he stopped.

"Let go again," Chi Sung said as he performed the second move of the Death valley sword technique.

Three sword phenomenon appeared behind Chi Sung, the aura was frightful and hideous, but the power could not be denied.

Seeing the attack, Zhu Gun also use the 2nd move of the Inferno sword technique.

An Ipomea [a flower, also known as morning glory(ies)] appeared behind him, opening up, a sword came out of it, burning with flames on its body.

The barrier surrounding the battle stage was being corroded and burnt by the phenomenons formed by Zhu Gun and Chi Sung. An elder appeared above the stage, he touched the barrier, immediately stopping the cracks on the barrier.

Roar!! Chi Sung roar as he cleaved down at Zhu Gun. Facing the attack, Zhu Gun performed a lunge.

Boom!!! Seeing the result of the attack, the spectators were astounded, Chi Sung was pushed 4 step back, while Zhu Gun was pushed 2 step back.

"Chi Sung, I will perform my strongest attack and you remember it was the attack that I used to defeat you last time," Zhu Gun said as he kept his aura blooming.

"Do not compare my past, to how strong I am right now, unless it will be your downfall. For I have finally lived up to the name of the Death valley sword technique," saying so, Chi Sung used the last move and also the strongest move of the Death valley sword technique.

A valley phenomenon appeared under Chi Sung, hideous, grisly, horrid and dreadful zombies could be seen moving inside the valley. They step on each other, as they tried to climb out of the valley.

Seeing this, Zhu Gun got serious, he used the final move of the Inferno sword technique.

A lake of fire, with phoenixes bathing inside appeared behind Zhu Gun.

The barrier that was mended by the elder was seen cracking again, as the heat of the flame and the pugent smell of the zombies could be felt by the spectators.

Feeling the heat of the flame, Tu Feng was sweating profusely as he backed away.

Seeing the barrier cracking, the elder placed his hand on the barrier, after the cracks were gone, he still left his hand because the barrier could not sustain the shockwaves of the battle without being destroyed.

"ZHU GUN, I WILL RECOVER FROM THE HUMILIATION I SUFFERED AFTER GETTING YOUR RANK AND ROOM," Chi Sung shouted as he lunged his life spirit (sword) at Zhu Gun.

Responding to Chi Sung's words, Zhu Gun slashed at the incoming attack as he shouted, so that his voice would not be drowned out by the sound of their battle, "YOU WERE BEATEN LAST TIME BY ME AND NOW, YOU WILL STILL BE BEATEN."

BOOOOOM!!!!!!!! BANG!!!!!

After the dust settles, only one person was seen standing on the stage.

"It Zhu Gun, he won, he beat Chi Sung and retained his rank as the 6th in the xiantian realm ranking," a student said.

Where is Chi Sung?" a student asked.

He over there," another student said.

Looking over to where the student pointed, Chi Sung was seen lying on the ground by the side of the stage.

After trying for sometime, Chi Sung was only able to sit back up.

Looking at Chi Sung, Zhu Gun said, "only when I breakthrough to the Martial Prince Realm can you get my position, you can also forget about facing those monsters in the top five, you would only be wasting their time."

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