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Chapter 156: Masochist Hu Shuang
After delivering a blow that left North Qilin barely alive, Xue Qiong felt a slight sense of relief. He turned to leave, casting a disdainful glance at Lian Yun as he did so.
It seemed that even in Eureka, defeating him was no great feat; his surrender to you was nothing remarkable.
With a proud stride, he addressed the audience, asserting that his four consecutive victories were well-deserved and merely an act of kindness, allowing others a chance to shine.
Lian Yun ignored this and instead focused on North Qilin, who had been rescued but chose not to rest. Instead, he made his way to the Beishi Family's viewing area.
Perhaps he wanted to witness the final match!
As Xue Qiong stepped off the Arena, Lian Yun approached it, turning to smile at Hu Shuang, who was standing nearby.
She wasn't from Alliance Academy, and her family wasn't particularly powerful, yet she managed to secure a front-row seat.
To be honest, Hu Shuang's appearance wasn't exceptionally striking, but she was a fresh beauty with shoulder-length hair that looked quite refreshing. Her large eyes had a pure and somewhat naive expression.
Yet this seemingly innocent girl was the only female competitor to reach the top four. It was enough to leave many people in shock; she could easily be described as a rampaging Moe Girl.
However, she showed no intention of stepping onto the stage. Looking at Lian Yun with a slightly puffed-up expression, she said, "If I had just two more hours, I could beat you. But right now, I won't fight."
"How about we spar a little?" Lian Yun suggested with a gentle smile.
Truthfully, upon hearing that he would face Hu Shuang, Lian Yun felt a surge of anticipation.
He sensed that their martial skills were quite similar, though her foundation seemed slightly more solid than his. If they were to compare, he felt he was just half a step behind while Hu Shuang might only be a toe's length away from him.
Lian Yun was eager to battle her in hopes of finding an opportunity for his martial arts breakthrough.
However, this naive Moe Girl tilted her head and spread her hands dismissively, saying nonchalantly, "If I can't win, then I won't fight."
Lian Yun felt a bit conflicted. After a moment of silence, he smiled mischievously and said, "I can beat you half to death, you know!"
At that, Lian Yun covered his face, feeling somewhat embarrassed. The audience was in disarray, nearly everyone was laughing uncontrollably.
However, the situation became even more chaotic when Hu Shuang suddenly appeared on the arena, looking at Lian Yun with anticipation and excitement. "Really?"
Seeing that the other party was finally willing to accept the challenge, Lian Yun suppressed his discomfort and nodded, looking sincerely at her.
"Alright!" Hu Shuang replied, then took out a pair of daggers.
Lian Yun smiled slightly. Before his smile could fully form, he was already behind Hu Shuang, striking at her legs with a swift motion.
The speed was so fast that few could catch it.
Most of the audience saw Lian Yun appear behind Hu Shuang, and it seemed as if she was so startled that her legs went weak, almost ready to kneel.
Yet Lian Yun suddenly reappeared in front of her, slamming his Black Greatsword against her thighs, lifting her up in an instant. He then moved behind her again and struck her back, bending her into an arch. After that, he hit her abdomen from the side front, making her stand straight again, then struck her back before rudely tapping her chest.
At this point, the audience likely began to understand why all of Lian Yun's previous opponents had surrendered without a fight. However, many spectators felt conflicted and dissatisfied. They hadn't expected their idol, the Cloud Emperor, to be someone who showed no mercy.
Finally, Lian Yun lightly tapped Hu Shuang on the back of her head before stepping ten meters away from her.
At this moment, Hu Shuang stood straight but slightly lowered her chin. Her delicate face was puffed up, and her large eyes were red and glistening with tears, giving off an impression of immense grievance as if she were about to cry.
"Wow~~~ spit spit~~"
Hu Shuang suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood and spat twice to expel all the bloodstains. Then she looked up; her pure and innocent eyes sparkled brightly as she smiled refreshingly. "Aha! You're done for!"
In an instant, Hu Shuang's aura surged dramatically, becoming even more condensed and pure.
After two pairs of battles, each one leaving her severely injured, she had accumulated quite a few hidden wounds, despite her recovery ability being far superior to that of an average person.
If given enough time, Hu Shuang should be able to eliminate these hidden injuries on her own. However, Lian Yun did not want her hidden wounds to affect her performance. He hoped to fight against her at her peak.
Thus, he made this somewhat cruel and unreasonable decision.
To be honest, Lian Yun was initially worried that she would be angry or dissatisfied. But seeing her so unconcerned now, he felt relieved and slightly cupped his hands, softly saying, "Please guide me."
With a swish, Lian Yun and Hu Shuang both vanished from their spots simultaneously. The arena was soon filled with the sounds of clashing cold weapons and the sparks that flew from their encounters.
In the audience stands, nearly everyone from Peak of Kings stood up. Yet even among them, more than half could only discern the positions of Lian Yun and Hu Shuang through the flickering sparks.
A small number could catch glimpses of their afterimages but could not clearly see the details of their battle. Only a very few from Peak of Kings and the Monarchs could truly witness the unfolding duel.
After about three minutes, the two suddenly reappeared before everyone’s eyes.
Standing ten meters apart, Lian Yun looked somewhat puzzled; this indicated that Hu Shuang had suddenly stopped.
Hu Shuang puffed out her cheeks in frustration and exclaimed, "What kind of swordsmanship is that? It's so annoying! I'm not fighting anymore."
"Uh... it's a sword technique I comprehended from recent events; the moves haven't fully formed yet."
If someone else around sixteen or seventeen years old had said this, they would probably have been ridiculed because sword techniques typically begin with established moves before developing into concepts. Even if someone had a unique insight leading to a new technique, it usually starts with the moves first, followed by the gradual emergence of its essence.
Only a select few sword masters can first grasp the essence of a technique and then create the corresponding moves.
Once the essence is understood, creating the moves isn't particularly difficult; it just requires continuous refinement and adjustment to ensure coherence.
However, Hu Shuang didn’t think too much about it and simply complained, "So annoying! I'm not fighting anymore!"
"Then shall I change my sword technique?"
"Hey!" The Moe Girl's trick succeeded, and she instantly vanished from sight.
Lian Yun smiled slightly, then turned around naturally. As she turned halfway, she too disappeared seamlessly, a blend of naturalness and mystery.
The arena was once again filled with the sounds of clashing metal and countless sparks.
In less than five minutes, the two reappeared, the scene almost identical. Lian Yun looked puzzled, while Hu Shuang appeared quite annoyed.
"What's wrong?" Lian Yun asked, a bit confused.
"I'm not fighting anymore. It's boring to duel with you! Either you hit me, or I hit you a couple of times—it's just not fun! I'm done."
This was simply unreasonable, leaving one feeling quite helpless.
"Alright then! My apologies."
"Oh dear! Can't you show a little tenderness?"
(End of Chapter)
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