Martial Master

"Master Liang sent me to greet you," Zhao LingShan's voice was gentle, like an orchid in a secluded valley.

She looked at Qin Chen with a curious expression.

As a prominent figure in the academy and one of the four great beauties of the capital, Zhao LingShan was extremely proud. Even students like Qin Fen were beneath her notice, let alone Qin Chen.

However, Master Liang Yu's attitude towards Qin Chen left her utterly puzzled. What had transpired between Qin Chen and her master in the Artifact Hall that caused such a drastic change in her master's demeanor?

It was like a mystery, lingering in Zhao LingShan's heart, entwining her thoughts.

And for this academy's grand examination, Qin Chen, who was always unremarkable and labeled as a waste, suddenly displayed unprecedented prowess, even defeating Qin Fen from the advanced class, which left Zhao LingShan deeply shocked.

Qin Chen seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist, attracting Zhao LingShan, making it impossible for her to extricate herself.

"Thank you, Princess LingShan, for delivering the message," Qin Chen said with a faint smile.

"However, be careful. Although Master Liang Yu is my mentor, I won't hold back, and I hope you understand," Zhao LingShan bit her lip, her eyes resolute.

She didn't want to give up the top spot in the examination to anyone.

Qin Chen smiled and said, "In that case, I will take it seriously too. I heard Princess LingShan is a master of swordsmanship, so to show respect, I will use a sword as well!"

Immediately, someone from the audience brought up a blue steel sword!

The crowd was astonished, wondering if Qin Chen had lost his sense of direction upon seeing a beauty. The previous matches had shown that Qin Chen was clearly a master of fist techniques, yet he was now abandoning his strength to use a long sword, a move that seemed almost suicidal.

Everyone in the academy knew that Zhao LingShan was a swordsmanship expert.

Zhao LingShan was thinking the same as others; if he used fists, Qin Chen might have lasted a few moves. Using a sword, he wouldn't last a moment against her.

She couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed, realizing Qin Chen was also a shallow person.

"Prepare to receive my move."

Not wanting to say more, Zhao LingShan activated her internal true energy. Her red martial robe moved without wind, and she thrust her sword towards Qin Chen.

"Swish!"

A white flash of the sword reached Qin Chen in an instant, like a fleeting glimpse of a rainbow.

"Ding!"

Somehow, the blue steel sword in Qin Chen's hand had been unsheathed, instantly blocking in front of him. The two swords collided with a crisp sound.

"Hmm!"

A gasp of surprise erupted from the stage.

A true expert can be identified at a glance. This move by Qin Chen, although it seemed ordinary, was executed perfectly, barely managing to block Zhao LingShan's sword. This left many experts puzzled, was Qin Chen really a master of swordsmanship?

Zhao LingShan was also slightly stunned but remained unfazed.

To avoid angering her master and to allow Qin Chen to lose with dignity, Zhao LingShan had only used thirty percent of her power in the previous move.

"Take another move!"

Having not succeeded with one strike, Zhao LingShan wielded her long sword, sending a torrent of dense sword qi towards Qin Chen like a tidal wave.

Phst phst phst phst phst!

The sword qi shone brilliantly, engulfing everything, the coldness causing the temperature in a radius of several meters to plummet, giving the sensation of chilling light piercing the body.

"Is this what you meant by not holding back? It's a bit weak!"

Qin Chen lightly remarked, gripping the long sword tightly with his right hand, and swung forcefully.

Slash!

The sky filled with sword light shattered instantly, as if severed by a heavy blade, scattering like leaves in the wind.

"Take this move, Slash!"

Qin Chen gripped the sword with both hands, swinging it downward forcefully, resembling a farmer hoeing the fields, devoid of any artistic conception or sword technique.

"Haha, is this even a sword move?"