Chapter 302: Zhaoyeqing is just the girlfriend Qingcai Keke isn't dating (Thanks to alliance leader

It was still the 7th Martial Cultivation Hall.

Three teachers were waiting inside the Martial Cultivation Hall, all of whom Chen Shu knew.

One was Teacher Xu, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, a combat teacher at the Martial Academy; he had been their coach two years ago. The other two were even more familiar—they were the two most famous professional teachers at the Ancient Cultivation Academy, Teacher Shi Qian and Teacher Fu Jia.

Chen Shu greeted them one by one and stepped forward to chat with them.

Teacher Shi Qian eyed him and said, "In the upcoming competition, you have only one opponent. You know who it is, right?"

"I know."

"Yes, you should know her too."

Know her? She's mooched I don't know how many meals off me! The competition hasn't even started yet, and she's already waged several psychological battles against me...

Chen Shu thought to himself while nodding honestly:

"We're quite familiar."

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

Teacher Shi Qian recited a famous saying passed down from the Xia Dynasty, then said to him, "We have decided to conduct individual, targeted training for you. However, Traditional Sword Cultivators are too rare; they only exist in the Sword Sect, and we cannot find any. Therefore, Teacher Fu Jia and I will simulate the Sword Cultivator system to be your sparring partners."

"That would be too much trouble for you!"

Chen Shu said this with a smile.

Teacher Shi Qian smiled, and Teacher Fu Jia smiled as well.

"It can't be helped. Zhang Suannai is the most talented disciple the Sword Sect has ever had; we're afraid you'll be hacked to death by her in two or three strikes."

"That works too."

"How is your Spirit Body cultivation coming along?"

"It's barely usable in actual combat."

"Once you've mastered the Spirit Body, you'll have a chance at victory. Modern Spirit Cultivators can blast through everything," Teacher Shi Qian said. "Strive to bring the championship back for the school."

"And bring it back for our Spirit Sect as well," Teacher Fu Jia said.

"This..."

"Just do your best."

"I will."

"Let me first tell you about the characteristics of a Traditional Sword Cultivator. Traditional Sword Cultivators value intent and spirit; they have keen Spiritual Sense, are agile in movement, and excel at the Sword Control Technique," Teacher Shi Qian said to him in a calm tone. "Both Traditional Sword Cultivators and Spirit Cultivators excel at bursts of power, but the distinction lies in the focus: Sword Cultivators lean more toward sharpness, while Spirit Cultivators focus on power. The explosive lethality of ancient Sword Cultivators was higher than that of Spirit Cultivators; modern Spirit Cultivators have caught up, thanks to advancements in Spell Principles."

Chen Shu nodded while listening.

There was nothing to be ashamed of in admitting this; a true powerhouse would never avoid a cowardly past.

The status of the Spirit Sect as the number one sect in the world in ancient times was indeed replaced by the Sword Sect.

At least in ancient times, under the same conditions, Spirit Sect disciples were highly likely to lose to Sword Sect disciples. The fact that the Sword Sect could maintain this reputation for thousands of years meant they had substance.

"Besides the sky-filling Sword Light, Sword Rain, and Sword Qi, the close-quarters combat ability of a Traditional Sword Cultivator is not weak. It doesn't compare to a Wangting Sword Sect member or a Ming Sect Martial Cultivator, but it is certainly stronger than yours. So, try to keep your distance from her. If you are pulled into close range, attack her body with all your might; she is not as resistant to damage as the Ming Sect."

"At the same time, Sword Sect disciples have very keen Spiritual Sense. To deal with them, use attacks that are not easily dodged."

"..."

Chen Shu listened intently; it was about the same as what he already understood.

Like Spirit Cultivators, Traditional Sword Cultivators focus on bursts of power.

If a Sword Cultivator does not rely on equipment, their own defensive power under the attack of a Spirit Cultivator of the same rank is almost non-existent. At the same time, the sharp Sword Qi of a Sword Cultivator is exactly the bane of the various Spirit Power Defense methods of Spirit Cultivators; both sides' ability to withstand the other's attacks is not very strong.

It always feels like fighting is just trading blood.

"A thousand words are not as good as one try. Let's go to the martial cultivation hall next door, try it once, and then go to the mountains behind Yuan'an Temple."

"Okay."

Ten minutes later, inside the martial cultivation hall next door.

Sky-filling Sword Light swirled and danced, possessing the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.

This was the Sword Cultivator method simulated by Teacher Fu Jia.

The Spirit Cultivator system is the foundation of all techniques. Theoretically, Spirit Cultivators can simulate any offensive or defensive method that relies primarily on Spirit Power, regardless of the system. However, in practice, the attacks simulated by a Spirit Cultivator will differ significantly from the original.

Just like the Sword Light Technique; it is still different from true Sword Qi.

You can bridge this gap, but you would have to expend more energy and study and practice from the very basics until, finally, congratulations: you have become a practitioner of the very system you were simulating.

The Sword Light simulated by Teacher Fu Jia could not compare to a true Sword Cultivator, but she was at the Seventh Stage, so simulating Sword Light comparable to the Sixth Stage was still doable.

By the same logic, her reaction speed and physical capabilities could not compare to a Seventh Stage Sword Cultivator, but they were more than enough to surpass the Sixth Stage.

Ling'an Academy.

"Zhang Suannai, are you sick in the head? Are you actually born after 2000? Is there anyone else born after 2000 like you, constantly sending voice messages? Can't you type?"

"Oh, Sixth Senior Sister, that's because I sent you a message and you didn't reply!"

"I'm on my honeymoon, for heaven's sake! Why are you sending me anything? Don't you know I just got married over the New Year?"

"Oh..."

"What is it? Spit it out!"

"I have the Martial Body competition soon. I wanted to ask the all-powerful, beautiful, and gentle Sixth Senior Sister if you know any Sixth Stage Peak Spirit Cultivators. I want to find one to be my sparring partner. Preferably, um, preferably, preferably the kind that doesn't cost money."

"You're already at the Sixth Stage, and you still need a sparring partner to show off at the Martial Body competition? Do you have no shame?"

"The Spirit Sect has one at the Sixth Stage too. I heard he's even... he reached the Sixth Stage at almost the same time as me. Although, he is a little older than me, but I'm a senior and he's only a junior. You tell me, if I lose to him, wouldn't that be a complete disgrace to our Sword Sect?"

"That was disgraced thousands of years ago! Is there any left for you to lose?"

"Well... I still have my pride!"

"You have nothing!"

"Anyway, I don't want to lose!"

"So what if you lose? Isn't it just getting a beating? When I was your age, I got beaten every day."

"That's because you're a noob..."

"Noob your sister!"

The other party hung up the voice call.

Zhang Suannai stared at her Mobile Phone and couldn't help but laugh.

This cordial way of communicating was just like being back home; only the Sword Sect had so many talented people, and they spoke so nicely too.

She dialed again.

Ten minutes later.

Zhang Suannai finally obtained the contact information of a Sixth Stage Peak Spirit Cultivator and arranged to meet him the next day at the practice field behind Yuan'an Temple to spar; that place was considered the best practice ground in Yujing for ancient cultivators at the Sixth Stage and above, and many people practiced there.

The second day of the fourth lunar month, afternoon.

Zhang Suannai arrived at the forest behind Yuan'an Temple, found a secluded spot with few onlookers, and began to spar.

"Boom—"

The Spirit Cultivator's Spell caused a great commotion, making the heavens rumble. At the same time, Sword Qi shot across the sky; whether it was a giant boulder or a mountain peak, everything was easily sliced through.

As they fought, Zhang Suannai suddenly noticed—

Was there an echo?

An echo would be one thing, but as her Sword Qi shot toward the sky on the left, why was there Sword Qi from the mountain on the left also striking toward the sky on her side?

Zhang Suannai stopped the battle, flew up into the sky out of curiosity, and looked toward the other side of the small mountain, only to see Sword Light dancing all over the sky and a scorching sun rising in the distance.

Just then, the Sword Light next door also stopped, and the scorching sun vanished along with it.

Another person on the ground shot into the sky and looked toward the practice field where she had been.

The two quickly discovered each other, their gazes meeting from afar.

"......"

After a moment of silence, both sides flew closer simultaneously.

"You're shameless!"

"You're a liar!"

Two voices rang out almost at the same time.

Both sides were silent for two seconds, then simultaneously accused the other:

"Have you never won before?"

"You have no shame!"

"......"

"......"

"You even found a Spirit Cultivator to spar with?"

"Aren't you doing the same?"

"I am definitely different! I didn't look for a Sword Cultivator!"

"You used a High-Tier Spirit Cultivator to simulate a Sword Cultivator! That's even more shameless!"

"......"

"......"

"We're all group members, is this really necessary?"

"We're all group members, is this really necessary?"

"......"

"......"

Both sides fell into a long period of staring and silence, and finally turned around at the same time to return to their respective practice fields.

For the next few days, both sides put in their best effort, practicing individually, tacitly understanding the situation, and not disturbing each other.

The ninth day of the fourth lunar month, evening.

Zhang Suannai returned from Yuan'an Temple and, without turning on the lights, lay down on the living room sofa to rest.

A message appeared in the group.

As soon as Zhang Suannai heard the buzzing vibration, she reflexively took out her Mobile Phone and tapped on the group chat message, fearing that that silly Qingcai Keke would disregard the agreement they had reached through eye contact and be the first to complain in the group, exposing her legitimate behavior.

After all, a person like him was capable of anything.

Fortunately, it was just a message from that Daoist.

"Phew..."

Zhang Suannai let out a sigh of relief.

Gate of All Wonders: Amitabha.

Gate of All Wonders: The Martial Body gathering is about to begin again. The year before last, we said we would gather, but it didn't happen. Now that everyone is more familiar with each other, why don't we meet up at the Military Academy Canteen on the day the Martial Body gathering starts?

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: Amitabha, this humble monk agrees.

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: It's just a pity that the group owner and Brother Wuming are not here this year.

Qingcai Keke: Agreed.

Grandma Always Says: +1

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: +1

Zhaoye Qing: 1

Upon seeing the three characters "Zhaoyeqing," Zhang Suannai instantly became alert, turned her head to look at her roommate's bedroom door, and pricked up her ears—it was very quiet inside, not a sound came out, and at the same time, no light shone from under the door crack.

Gate of All Wonders: Where is Donor Luo?

Qingcai Keke: @Just Call Me Luo Huaian

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: Haven't returned to the country yet.

Gate of All Wonders: A pity.

Gate of All Wonders: I have always wanted to catch a glimpse of Donor Luo's demeanor.

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: How about we guess again who this year's champion will be? I'll hold the bank again.

Grandma Always Says: No need to guess, I suggest you all just lie flat.

Qingcai Keke:?

Grandma Always Says:?

Grandma Always Says: I suggest you lie flat too, don't make useless struggles, save some energy. Listen to me, you're only a junior, you'll only be a senior in two years, you can definitely win the championship of that year then. As for this one, be a good sport, just leave it to your Senior Sister me.

Gate of All Wonders: Starting to reason now.

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: Amitabha, if you want to make Donor Qingcai give up in this way, it is still too naive.

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: To win, you can say anything.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: /shivering

Grandma Always Says: Otherwise?

Grandma Always Says: You think my Sword Sect disciples have dominated the world for thousands of years by relying solely on brute force? Wrong! There is also wisdom!

Zhaoyeqing: You are too shameless.

Seeing this message, Zhang Suannai inexplicably felt a sense of crisis. She frowned, looked at her roommate's door again, hesitated for a moment, then got up and walked over.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Qingqing!"

"Qingqing!"

No one responded.

Zhang Suannai's eyes flickered, and she went to knock on Xiaoxiao's door: "Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, I brought you potatoes."

With a creak, the door opened.

The little girl had her hair disheveled, wore bear pajamas, her development was about equal to none; she lowered her head to scan her hands, then looked up at her.

"Xiaoxiao, is your sister home?"

"Have you heard the story of the boy who cried wolf?" the little girl asked expressionlessly.

"What boy who cried wolf?"

"..."

"Hey, hey, don't close the door! Where is your sister? I'll go buy it for you tomorrow!"

"Went out to find brother-in-law."

"I knew it!"

Zhang Suannai's eyes flickered, and she hurriedly took out her Mobile Phone again.

In that very minute just now, a string of messages had popped up in the group, and she read them from the top.

Gate of All Wonders: It seems Grandma's shamelessness has reached the point where even the cold Zhaoyeqing cannot stand it.

Zhaoyeqing: Indeed.

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: Is there a possibility that the person currently using the "Zhaoyeqing" account is not Zhaoyeqing herself?

Gate of All Wonders: Hmm?

Gate of All Wonders: What do you mean?

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: Anyway, since Donor Zhaoyeqing has already agreed to the gathering, this humble monk will tell everyone: Donor Zhaoyeqing is actually Donor Qingcai's girlfriend who isn't dating, which is also that Heavenly Human roommate of Donor Grandma.

Gate of All Wonders:?????

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs:???

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: Interesting.

Gate of All Wonders: So every time Grandma acts stupid in the group and asks not to let her roommate know, her roommate has been watching from the side the whole time?

Green Lamp Ancient Buddha: Amitabha, what a sin...

Gate of All Wonders: Group owner! Group owner! Wake up! Wake up!

Zhaoyeqing: 1

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: When are you all gathering? Let me see if I can return to the country early.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: /dazed

"Hehe..."

Zhang Suannai stood dazed at Xiaoxiao's door, looking at the messages, and suddenly let out a laugh.

She turned off the Mobile Phone and pulled out the Crystal Card in one fluid motion.

She walked back to the living room, collapsed onto the sofa, opened her eyes, and stared blankly at the ceiling in the darkness.

---Author's Note---

Alliance Leader bonus chapter *1.

Thanks to "Su Su Su Li," the Alliance Leader boss.