Chapter 160: Swift and Decisive

What did Wang Chengjian see to be so surprised?

Liu Wenchen walked over in surprise, looked inside, and froze on the spot. His daughter, who was supposed to be diligently cultivating, was actually hugging and embracing Jiang Fan in the secret chamber? He couldn't help but yell, "Qingxian, what are you doing?"

Under Jiang Fan's guidance, Liu Qingxian, who had just started to get a feel for her cultivation, was suddenly startled awake from her deep focus. Her practice forcibly interrupted, she was naturally annoyed and snapped back, "Can't you see I'm cultivating?""Cultivating?" Liu Wenchen was so enraged he could only point, speechless.

With a sullen expression, Wang Chengjian said, "Senior Sister, if you truly wish to cultivate, I can accompany you. Jiang Fan, you may leave."Liu Qingxian realized their misunderstanding this time. She said, both embarrassed and annoyed, "Get out, all of you!!!"

With a bang, she slammed the door shut. Then she continued to practice the Earth-rank finger technique.Wang Chengjian's face was ghastly. What exactly did he lack compared to Jiang Fan? Could it be that just because Jiang Fan gave her a Swift Wind Orb, she would throw herself into his arms?Liu Wenchen was also absolutely livid. "You knew my daughter had a scheduled fight, yet you still interfered with her cultivation! If she loses, you'll regret it!"

As the two were feeling vexed, You Yunzi approached, holding his whisk.Liu Wenchen quickly suppressed his anger and bowed respectfully, "Deputy Pavilion Master You."This Deputy Pavilion Master You's power was unfathomable, and his status was significantly higher than his own. More importantly, You Yunzi didn't think highly of the Azure Cloud Sect. Since his arrival several days ago, he hadn't shown anyone a pleasant expression.

"Sect Master Liu, true masters hide their abilities; those who reveal them are not true masters," You Yunzi said, his face wreathed in smiles and seeming very amiable. "If I hadn't come to the Azure Cloud Sect myself, I really would have been fooled by you."Liu Wenchen was utterly perplexed. "What did I fool you about?" He smiled cautiously and asked, "Deputy Pavilion Master You, why do you say that?"

You Yunzi chuckled and pointed at him. "Look, still trying to hide it, I see! I've already experienced that elder from your sect firsthand. He is truly an unparalleled master! I admit my inferiority."Liu Wenchen was dumbfounded. An unparalleled master? He admits inferiority? What kind of joke was this? When did the Azure Cloud Sect acquire such an extraordinary elder? He chuckled and said, "Deputy Pavilion Master You, you're teasing me."

You Yunzi shook his head with a chuckle. "I've already spoken so plainly; Sect Master, why do you still need to be so secretive? With such an elder in your sect, your future is bound to soar!"After speaking, he walked away, leaving Liu Wenchen lost in thought. "Where in the Azure Cloud Sect do we have such an elder?" he mused. "But Deputy Pavilion Master You wouldn't just make things up, would he?""Wait!"

He suddenly stiffened, and his expression instantly turned grim. "Could he be talking about the Grand Elder? Among all the elders in the sect, there's no doubt he's the strongest."At this thought, Liu Wenchen's heart sank abruptly. The Grand Elder was actually so highly regarded by You Yunzi? He felt an unprecedented threat. This was because the Heavenly Secret Pavilion had the final say in appointing the Sect Masters of the nine sects. If You Yunzi were to put in a good word before the Pavilion Master... Just thinking about it made Liu Wenchen shudder with fear.

Just then, the Grand Elder also arrived upon hearing the news. The Sect Master's daughter was sparring with the Heavenly Secret Pavilion's top prodigy. How could he, the meddler—no, the Grand Elder—be absent from such a significant occasion?"Sect Master, your esteemed daughter is exceptionally gifted, having broken through to Foundation Establishment Level Nine so early. She is truly a pillar of our Azure Cloud Sect." He then added, "Presumably, she's sure to win this time, right?" He began with a series of practiced veiled taunts.

Liu Wenchen's face was grim, and he said nothing, just staring intently at him.Tang Tianlong, who had followed the Grand Elder, couldn't help but shiver slightly. He whispered, "Master, the Sect Master seems off today." In the past, whenever someone disparaged the disciples of the Sect Master's Peak, Liu Wenchen would retaliate sharply. But today, contrary to his usual self, he hadn't uttered a single word, only staring with an unnerving gaze.The Grand Elder also had a strange expression. "Is this fellow angry? Is it really that serious? It's just a joke about his daughter losing. Could it be that he actually harbors some expectation for his daughter's sparring match?"

He indeed wanted to see the Sect Master's Peak become a laughingstock and Liu Wenchen humiliated. But he couldn't exactly enjoy it, because it was perfectly normal for Liu Qingxian to lose this sparring match. After all, her opponent was the Heavenly Secret Pavilion's top prodigy. What was so shameful about losing to her? He couldn't understand why Liu Wenchen was reacting so strongly."Don't mind him. I brought you here so you could closely observe Liu Qingxian's cultivation technique," the Grand Elder said to Tang Tianlong. "You are not far from Foundation Establishment Level Nine. Your master hopes you can defeat her and thoroughly suppress the Sect Master's Peak. To win against her, you must become familiar with her cultivation technique. Only then can you ensure victory."Liu Qingxian rarely demonstrated her skills. This was a rare opportunity.

Tang Tianlong nodded deeply. "Master, what you said is very true. Even with high-grade Profound-rank techniques, if I can understand her technique, my chances of victory will increase significantly."As time passed, more and more disciples gathered in front of the Martial Spirit Hall, until the area was almost completely blocked.Inside the secret chamber, after Jiang Fan personally guided her for a full half-day, Liu Qingxian was finally able to fluidly execute the first form of the *Heavenly Maiming Finger*."Whoosh!"Feeling the violently swirling air before her, she brushed back the beautiful hair that was lifted by the strong wind, revealing a stunningly beautiful face alight with excitement."Is this an Earth-rank technique?" she exclaimed. "Jiang Fan, you really taught me an Earth-rank technique!" She was overwhelmed with joy.

Jiang Fan was enveloped in Liu Qingxian's fragrance, making his heart race. To prevent the atmosphere from becoming too intimate, he quickly said, "The competition is about to begin. Let's go out."Liu Qingxian nodded, her eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit. "Nangong Xiaoyun, this time I'll make you cry again!"As the two left the secret chamber, the entire hall immediately erupted in a clamor."I really hope Senior Sister Liu can win!""Come on, is the main point of this sparring match really about winning or losing? The outcome is already a foregone conclusion.""Exactly! The focus should be on watching these two peerless beauties battle it out.""To witness this battle of the century is enough for us to boast about for years."

When Liu Qingxian finally appeared, Nangong Xiaoyun eagerly stepped forward, her delicate little face brimming with determination to redeem herself. "Liu Qingxian, this time I'll make you taste humiliation too!"Liu Qingxian met her without a hint of fear. A hint of playfulness appeared in her beautiful eyes. "You think you're guaranteed to win?"You Yunzi, who was watching, showed a surprised expression. How was it that after half a day of cultivation, Liu Qingxian seemed much more confident? Could it be that she had actually learned the *Heavenly Maiming Finger*? But after thinking it over carefully, he shook his head slightly. It was still the same point: Jiang Fan himself hadn't fully mastered it, so how could he possibly teach it to someone else?This battle was still a foregone conclusion. He picked up his teacup, cleared his throat, and said, "Xiaoyun, finish this quickly."The gap between the two was vast. The outcome would be clear within a few moves!