[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-but-not-a-game":3,"chapter-cultivation-but-not-a-game-cultivation-but-not-a-game-chapter-30":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation: But Not a Game",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1520753,1973,"Chapter 30 - 14: Sword Duel and Shock","cultivation-but-not-a-game-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>\"Who’s going up next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three exchanged glances. Finally, Gu Zhiqiu raised his hand, about to speak when Su Yu interrupted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought for a moment, then nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, the outcome hinges on this moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Zhuo, however, shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su might not necessarily lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu smiled slightly, stepped forward, cupped his hands in salute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Yu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tianjie’s expression grew serious, and he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you were in the second team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just lucky to be a bit quicker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tianjie’s face showed a fighting spirit, eager to test him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just wanted to see what your second team’s strength is like, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, the Red Flame Flying Centipede circling around him scattered and rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu opened his mouth and spat out a sword light, swiftly expanding into a ten-meter sword rainbow, sweeping through the flying centipedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint sound of wind and thunder could be heard. The onlookers on the Fire Spirit Ship were stunned, several jumping up in disbelief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Qi Thunder Sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword rainbow flew like a dragon into the swarm of centipedes, making two circles, and two Red Flame Flying Centipedes fell, cut in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu combined his sword fingers, directing the flying sword like a spirit, nimble and swift, weaving through the centipedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few seconds, eight centipedes were down before they even got close, leaving Li Tianjie flustered, hurriedly urging the centipedes to disperse, then released a black thread from a black gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu’s protective aura expanded to block the incoming black thread. Ignoring other magic and treasures, he channeled his mana. The Ice Soul Sword emitted a chilling aura, slowing two nearby centipedes, the sword light circling around them. Five damage indicators appeared, and the centipedes fell in three pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh damn, this swordsmanship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ning, Meng Chen, and others were overjoyed, while Zhuang Zhuo looked proud and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve told you all, Mr. Su is amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than amazing, it’s Sword Qi Thunder Sound!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, it’s just been a month, and he’s opened the swordsmanship realm. Mr. Su is going to soar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen Red Flame Flying Centipedes died soon after. Li Tianjie retrieved the remaining centipedes with a pained expression and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I admit defeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu reached out to retrieve the Ice Soul Sword, cupped his hands in salute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You let me win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and bowed towards the Fire Spirit Ship, asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hai finally came to his senses, smiled, and waved:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to compete, you’ve won, this place is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, we haven’t...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two newcomers got their mouths covered by experienced members before they finished their sentence. Li Hai smiled and said to Su Yu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine. We’re leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group boarded their ship and quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, why didn’t you let us go? We’re both in the second team too. We just needed to beat him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the flying ship, one of the newcomers was dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hai glanced at him, shook his head, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be upset. You’re definitely not his match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the big deal about high swordsmanship? At this stage, everyone’s cultivation level is about the same, and our methods aren’t much different. Why admit defeat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Heh heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hai looked at the dissatisfied face of his younger brother and patiently explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what it means to open the swordsmanship realm now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s known as the foundation of the Sword Immortal, a ticket to the immortal gate, an entry pass to the master club, and a nomination ticket for senior positions in guilds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For newcomers who can reach the swordsmanship realm three years post-awakening, as long as they don’t fall mid-course, they’ll become renowned masters in the future, holding high positions in sects, or if they progress well, even have a chance to survive celestial tribulations and ascend to Loose Immortal, living for hundreds of years, becoming power holders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, he’s not yet risen. If we bond well, that’s good. If we offend him, we’ll regret it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, is it that impressive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s more impressive than you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially given that he awakened the swordsmanship realm in just a month, the probability of him becoming a Loose Immortal is quite high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t say the final sentence aloud, simply glanced back at his panel, seeing the friend request just accepted, and immediately sent a message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su, it was my mistake this time. I owe you a favor. If you need help, just let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, there was a response:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Li, you’re too kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be so polite. You indeed discovered this place first. I was greedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing communication, Su Yu exhaled a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drastic change from before to now left him speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it clearly showed just how extraordinary it was to open the swordsmanship realm early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no one disturbing them, the five of them discussed briefly and started clearing the insects from the east side of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no spirits on the island, only insects. Their levels were not high, between ten and thirty, but they were numerous, often appearing in large groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Su Yu were alone, it might be troublesome. Although the flying sword was sharp, facing thousands of insects would still be tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Zhuang Zhuo and others, who primarily studied Gu Skills, each wielding a Hundred Gu Banner, the four of them combined had several hundred various Gu insects, capable of holding off the monster swarms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took almost a whole day to clear from the east to the west of the island. Twice, they encountered others passing by, but seeing them at work, those quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second day, the five gathered before the spiritual node in the center of the island. Shi Ning circled around it in surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, there should be a BOSS here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual node lay in a large pit, the stones at the bottom polished smooth, with small scale fragments resembling snake scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must have been cleared earlier. 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