Chapter 210 - 208: The Unequal Rematch
Finally, Song Changming initially wanted to invite the two to visit Liu Dingsheng, but Liu Xiangnan just said next time, as he wanted to first investigate the intelligence around the fog.
He’s quite attentive to this matter.
Song Changming didn’t insist and bid farewell.
Back at his residence, his mind was still on the matter of the Ancient Abyss Country and the Immortal there.
From Liu Xiangnan’s mouth, he learned of many insights and intelligence that can even be regarded as secrets.
The legendary Ancient Abyss Country gradually outlined a rough shape and initial impression in his mind.
"That should be a place where various Immortal-level powerhouses run rampant. If one’s strength is insufficient, it’s indeed unnecessary to venture alone..." Song Changming suppressed his curiosity about the seemingly new world.
Without full assurance, he wouldn’t attempt to cross that Outer Domain fog to explore the existence of the Ancient Abyss Country.
There’s truly no need.
Although the Da Han Dynasty is a bit chaotic now, it’s still livable...
Afterward.
Just the day after seeing Liu Xiangnan, another acquaintance came to the Liu Residence, requesting a meeting.
"Changming, someone is looking for you." Liu Ziwen walked into the side yard with a strange expression and said to Song Changming.
The visitor is none other than the Young Master of Fengxue Manor, Li Pu.
"Young Master, this trip is to check the situation of the fog, business first..." Outside the Liu Residence, the old servant said helplessly.
"I know, it won’t delay business. If I don’t experience the skills of the Earth List’s top-ranked first, wouldn’t it be a big regret?" Li Pu gestured the old servant to stop talking.
The old servant could only stay silent helplessly.
Before long, Li Pu met with the much-thought-of Song Changming triumphantly.
"It’s been a while since we last met, I missed you a lot, I came today especially to challenge you!" Li Pu excitedly stated his intention.
He also knew Song Changming’s rules, directly offering a rare medicinal herb unique to the Northern Great Snow Valley, a Snow Lotus, as the stakes of this spar.
Snow Lotus can be used as medicine, both externally and internally, providing excellent healing and life-saving effects.
Such a piece is almost worth a thousand silver or more, and with no market availability, it’s impossible to buy without Fengxue Manor’s connections.
Considering the significance of this Snow Lotus, Song Changming accepted.
After all, why not accept a good thing given for free, brought right to the doorstep?
"Let’s agree beforehand; the courtyard is fragile, don’t act recklessly!" Song Changming reminded.
"Don’t worry, I’m the most measured!" Li Pu rubbed his hands eagerly and vowed.
"If accidentally damaged, tenfold compensation."
With that, he drew out his exclusive weapon, a slender curved saber.
"Brother Song, I’m coming!"
As he spoke, Li Pu’s mouth and nose already emitted a cold mist, instantly freezing the surrounding air.
Buzz!
The curved saber turned to ice, and as Li Pu stepped forward, he swung out a pure white blade Qi of ice attribute.
This time the two fought a second duel, both of their strengths have completely transformed compared to before.
Li Pu had already entered the Qi Refining Realm, with his father paving the way, possessing the entire Fengxue Manor’s support, and had long gathered two Qi vortexes, his Inner Qi Cultivation progressing rapidly.
Moreover, Li Pu’s name has also surged in the Earth List rankings, currently ranked twelfth by Zhuji Pavilion.
It’s not that he couldn’t rank higher; it’s because after returning to the manor, he never went down the mountain, with only a few personal achievements.
If he had outstanding achievements, Zhuji Pavilion wouldn’t be unable to re-rank him.
The blade Qi froze the air, different from when Li Pu forcibly activated Martial Technique with Spiritual Power; this time, the ice attribute blade Qi erupted entirely through Inner Qi, its power far exceeding that previous encounter.
Song Changming raised his saber, executed the Fire God Saber Technique, and similarly slashed out a fiery, dazzling blade Qi of fire attribute.
The fierce blade Qi and the cold blade Qi collided instantly in the air.
Air waves surged, scattering everywhere.
Half of the flowers and plants in the courtyard were frozen, and the other half turned to ashes.
"Eh, though Inner Qi Cultivation doesn’t match mine, the blade Qi from his Martial Technique doesn’t lose to mine!" Song Changming was slightly surprised, but then found it reasonable.
This situation could only mean one thing: Li Pu’s mastery of Martial Technique grade surpasses his Seventh Grade Fire God Saber!
And his mastery of Martial Technique realm certainly wouldn’t be low!
Thinking about it, it’s natural; his father is the Manor Master of Fengxue Manor, top ten on the Celestial List, a contemporary powerhouse Li Baifeng, likely possessing the core Martial Arts Inheritance of Fengxue Manor.
It’s normal to have mastering higher-grade Martial Techniques.
And this core Martial Arts Inheritance of Fengxue Manor also granted this young master the capital to challenge strong enemies beyond his realm.
If replaced by other Martial Artists of Third Layer Qi Refining Realm, facing Li Pu now, there’s indeed a possibility of defeat.
But today’s opponent is Song Changming!
So.
After several moves...
Ice and Snow Saber Technique - Great Snow Mirror!
Li Pu shouted, fiercely urging Inner Qi within, his curved saber rotated several times in front.
Layers of solid, transparent blade Qi transformed into massive ice crystal mirrors, attempting to block the scorching saber falling from midair.
The saber seemed to have transformed into a blazing sun descending, terrifying heat waves swept away, clearing the cold air around Li Pu.
The next moment, under the blazing sun, those layers of ice crystal mirrors shattered.
On the side, the old servant who always kept his hands in his sleeves, serving as a spectator, could hardly hold back any longer.
Just because the Sword Might of Song Changming’s slash was too strong, he determined that his young master couldn’t resist, and if it continued, should Song Changming slip, their young master might face a life-threatening situation.
This made him restless.
And just as he was about to act, Song Changming already actively halted his offensive.
The blazing blade Qi quickly dissipated, the flames melted the ice and snow, only to see the courtyard filled with steam.
Li Pu looked up, staring in disbelief, the Dragon Pattern Saber’s blade was only inches away from his face.
Just now, it was truly a moment of life and death.
Song Changming’s strength was undeniably displayed just moments ago!
Song Changming spared him, and Li Pu realized, he lost utterly.
Compared to last time, this time he was even more wholeheartedly convinced of his defeat.
If previously in Donglai Prefecture, when facing Song Changming, he believed he still had a fair chance of winning.
Today, facing Song Changming again, he felt he had no chance of winning.
Even if they fought ten more times, he would lose all ten.
Whew!
Accompanied by a cold wind, the old servant now arrived beside Li Pu; originally, he was planning to intervene.
But upon seeing Song Changming had already stopped his offensive on his own, he refrained from unnecessary action.
Song Changming’s attention then shifted to the old servant who seemed to arrive with the wind.
According to his observation, in terms of Qi Refining strength, this old servant’s Cultivation appeared to be above his!
Perhaps he had already gathered four or five Qi vortexes in his body!
"Now regarding your ascension to the top of the Earth List, I have no more doubt..." Li Pu shook his head and smiled wryly.
Having personally witnessed Song Changming’s strength, Li Pu only felt Song Changming deserved the Earth List’s first place in every way.
Even the monster from Sword Cliff might not be able to compete with Song Changming.
"Your saber technique is strong, if with the same Qi Refining Cultivation, I might not win." Song Changming politely replied.
Of course, this was just a polite remark.
His true inner thoughts were that if Li Pu had the same Third Layer Qi Refining Cultivation as him, he might regain some spirit, rather than today’s pure suppression.
But ultimately, he was confident the winner would still be him.
"This is the imperial Chu Family’s Fire God Saber Technique, I suppose you obtained it from the Second Prince. Without a master’s guidance, you have accomplished self-training in just a few years, remarkable!"
Old servant Sun Lu looked at Song Changming sheathing his saber and couldn’t help but comment.
Having seen Song Changming’s saber technique, he recognized it at a glance.
"Thank you for the compliment, Elder." Song Changming replied.
The person from Fengxue Manor accompanying Li Pu, if this person were the opponent, it would be enough to make him serious.
"By the way, Brother Song, with your strength, lingering in the Earth List and abusing your prowess there seems somewhat unfair; you should be ascending to the Celestial List instead..."
Li Pu calmed his turbulent Inner Qi, then couldn’t help but complain.
He thought Song Changming’s strength was entirely sufficient for the Celestial List, and staying in the Earth List at the top was slightly inappropriate.
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