Facing the quieted crowd, Chu Liang lowered his finger and suddenly cleared his throat, “Everyone, quiet down for a moment, listen to me…”

“Recently, I’ve noticed that some spirit fruit gift boxes, also claiming to be Shu Mountain’s specialties, have started circulating in the market. Of course, I don’t forbid other disciples from selling fruit. However, the gold-patterned berry gift boxes that were previously robbed by a powerful figure are exclusive to Silver Sword Peak, and cannot be bought anywhere else. Please recognize the gold-patterned berries and don’t be deceived.”

“Recognize the Silver Sword Peak exclusive gold-patterned berries, don’t be deceived!”

“Recognize Silver Sword Peak…”

“…”

For some reason, after he shouted this, the venue became even more silent.

Oh, so that’s what he wanted to say.

Then why did you make such a showy gesture? It’s just a waste of expression.

Really.

“Hehe,” Master Sun, who was watching the ceremony, couldn’t help but laugh, “This kid really has some of Feng’s brazenness, but he’s even slicker.”

Master Huang’s face showed caution as he pondered, “This young man will become a great problem in the future…”

It seemed he had already foreseen some unfavorable scenario.

Even the presiding elder in the center of the arena had a strange look on his face, urging, “Stop talking, let’s start.”

“Alright.” Chu Liang quickly nodded in agreement.

Because when he arrived here in the morning, he found that several other spirit fruit gift boxes were also being sold, taking advantage of the fame of their berry gift boxes. It seemed they saw the popularity of their berries and wanted to ride the coattails for a quick profit.

But Chu Liang was building his own brand value and had painfully refrained from restocking; how could he let others falsely capitalize on this? Naturally, he took the opportunity to promote it.

He didn’t dare say more.

Being able to advertise for a few dozen seconds on the main stage of the competition was already a big win; he had to know when to stop.

Then he heard the presiding elder shout, “Silver Sword Peak’s Chu Liang versus Jade Sword Peak’s Xu Ziyang, begin!”

He suddenly flew up, and Chu Liang’s gaze collided head-on with Xu Ziyang’s.

Boom.

It was as if there was a thunderous explosion in the air!

The battle was about to erupt!

“Tomorrow you will no longer be the chief of the peaks, Wang Xuanling, anything you want to say?” Di Nvfeng taunted from the spectator stand.

Beside her, the master of Jade Sword Peak, Wang Xuanling, frowned, “You’d better say goodbye to your Phoenix Spirit Blood Jade.”

Di Nvfeng scoffed, “Don’t worry, it’s impossible for you to win it. To tell you the truth, my disciple has already started researching the opponent for the finals.”

Wang Xuanling snorted, not bothering to pay her any attention.

He knew it wasn’t his first day realizing that he could never outdo Di Nvfeng in trash talk.

As for the outcome of the match, he wasn’t too worried.

He had absolute confidence in his beloved disciple, Xu Ziyang. How could Xu Ziyang lose?

Wang Xuanling couldn’t think of a way.

“I can’t think of any way Xu Ziyang could lose either,” Master Huang laughed on the other side, speaking of the outcome of the battle with a hint of disdain.

“Oh?” Master Sun also laughed, “Master Huang is so confident in Xu Ziyang?”

“At least based on the strength they’ve shown previously, the gap between them is as vast as the heavens and the earth,” Master Huang shook his head, “A true powerhouse dares to make judgments. As long as Xu Ziyang is wary of Chu Liang’s tricks, he will have no chance of winning.”

“Although I also think Xu Ziyang has a great chance of winning, I still hope Chu Liang can put up a fight,” Master Sun said, “After all, our bet is still on him.”

“Hehe,” Master Huang smirked with pride, “Sorry, but I’m certain to win.”

…

Xu Ziyang looked at Chu Liang in front of him, remembering the first time he saw him as a minor disciple in the Divine Intent realm. He seemed smart, but his strength was indeed not strong.

Who would have thought that in such a short time, he had formed a top-quality Golden Elixir and was now standing opposite him on the stage of the semifinals.

In fact, he had already acknowledged Chu Liang.

So when he made his move, he didn’t hold back at all, and it was a mighty Heavenly Sword Art!

Boom—

The move he used was the strongest sword art below the immortal techniques!

A massive sword light surged towards Chu Liang!

Like everyone else, he thought that as long as he was careful of Chu Liang’s tricks, there would be no problem. So, he used a powerful divine ability to push forward, aiming to crush his opponent with sheer force!

Leaving no room for Chu Liang to play any tricks.

Chu Liang, on the other hand, smiled slightly.

Did he have any tricks?

The answer was no.

Chu Liang suddenly drew his Dustless Sword, also holding a sword art in hand, and raised his flying sword high!

Boom—

A massive white-gold sword light roared out, equally majestic!

The same Heavenly Sword Art!

The two massive sword lights collided in the air!

Jiang Yuebai, who had just won below, sat there, originally watching them compete for the chance to become her opponent with indifference. Suddenly, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Some of Chu Liang’s powerful divine abilities were learned from her. They hadn’t been in much contact recently, and she thought Chu Liang hadn’t learned any new divine abilities.

Now it seemed he had secretly learned something new!

Boom boom boom!

The sword lights collided, and the tips of the swords began to dissipate, followed by the bodies of the swords gradually scattering into bright dust in the air, with scattered sword energy filling the surroundings!

This sword opened the mouths of everyone in the audience, leaving them unable to close them!

Chu Liang actually knew the Heavenly Sword Art?

And the Heavenly Sword Art he used was on par with Xu Ziyang’s, which was enough to shock everyone!

Because until this moment, their impression of Chu Liang was that he had no real strength and only relied on tricks.

This was also what Chu Liang wanted them to think!

Just like Sister Jiang’s use of the Reverse Flow Return to Void in the previous battle, the unexpected use of it achieved the effect of defeating the enemy with one strike. But if Ling Ao had known she would use this immortal technique, would he have been so unguarded and easily hit?

Definitely not.

In a high-level duel, it’s like revealing cards; naturally, the person with more hidden cards has a greater chance of winning, especially since Xu Ziyang was a level higher than him.

Before the clash of the Heavenly Sword Art had ended, Chu Liang’s figure was already rushing towards Xu Ziyang.

Xu Ziyang’s fifth realm body was definitely not weak, but compared to cultivation, the body was definitely an area where Chu Liang was more advanced.

With the strength of ten tigers, enhanced by the Dragon Blood Secret Technique, this power was already unimaginable for those in the same realm!

This scene was somewhat similar to the previous battle.

Chu Liang rushed forward to get close, and Xu Ziyang blocked.

But his move was completely different from Jiang Yuebai’s. Jiang Yuebai used ice talisman sword energy to hinder movement, while Xu Ziyang summoned his flying sword, instantly releasing thousands of geng metal sword energies!

Hiss hiss hiss—

The first layer of the Five Elements realm is the geng metal realm.

Xu Ziyang had long completed the integration of this layer, and his sword energy was sharp, far beyond what the fourth realm could match! Now, using the Thousand Swords Art, the sky was filled with sword shadows, touching death, colliding with doom!

Moreover, countless sword shadows formed a cage-like wall, leaving no chance to dodge!

Faced with the sword energy barrier formed by the sky full of sword shadows, Chu Liang did not hesitate, and with a swish, his figure disappeared into the air.

Shrinking Ground into Inch!

No matter how solid your wall is, it cannot stop the distance of Shrinking Ground into Inch!

“This guy can also use Shrinking Ground into Inch?”

The audience below was even more astonished.

What surprised them even more was yet to come. They saw Chu Liang’s figure flicker twice in succession, already appearing in the air in front of Xu Ziyang.

But when he flashed out, it was a dark shadow, and when he landed, there were five.

Five Chu Liangs surrounded Xu Ziyang!

At the same time, they swung their fists and feet.

Preparing for a group kick!

“Clone technique?” Master Huang hesitated for a moment, his expression a bit strange, “No, it’s the Art of Turning Beans into Soldiers!”

Master Sun’s face also changed dramatically, “His aura is also wrong, he’s in the mid-stage of the Golden Elixir realm! He’s been hiding his strength all along!”

From divine abilities to cultivation, he had hidden it all so well!

If it were an ordinary clone technique, the clones would not have such a strong aura. But if it were an external incarnation, being able to create five Chu Liangs would have already been a great feat.

It was another immortal technique beyond the two, the Art of Turning Beans into Soldiers!

It could turn any small object that had been cultivated into a puppet that could be commanded. The advantage over external incarnations is that there are more in number, and compared to ordinary clone techniques, they are more complete and individually stronger.

When this technique is cultivated to a high level, a handful of beans can be turned into heavenly soldiers and generals!

Chu Liang actually knew an immortal technique!

And he knew two!

Even two in a row!

Heavenly Sword Art… Shrinking Ground into Inch… Art of Turning Beans into Soldiers… A set of moves that even sounded a bit extravagant. In an instant, Xu Ziyang was encircled, and from the looks of it, Chu Liang had already gained a great advantage!

This was beyond everyone’s expectations!

In just a short moment, everyone in the venue had been shocked by him time and again, over and over! The shock was tripled!

With this, Xu Ziyang’s unpreparedness was not surprising at all. After this set of moves, anyone facing Chu Liang would suffer.

Even Wang Xuanling on the high platform had a look of surprise and turned to look at Di Nvfeng.

As a disciple of Di Nvfeng, it was not strange that his cultivation was strong, after all, the techniques could be cultivated by oneself. But immortal techniques are very difficult to self-learn without guidance, and he knew everyone on Shu Mountain who could use the Art of Turning Beans into Soldiers. If someone had guided Chu Liang, it was impossible for no news to have reached his ears.

Where did Chu Liang learn this immortal technique?

Di Nvfeng also had no idea, but facing Wang Xuanling’s gaze, she curled her lips and said confidently, “See, I knew it all along.”

Good morning.