Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: One Saber is Enough

“Junior Brother?”

A tall, handsome, and aloof man asked Han Ming curiously, “Is there something you’re happy about?”

“Senior Brother Mu.”

Han Ming replied with a smile, “It’s nothing major. I just went to see Senior Brother Jiang, and he agreed to have a friendly competition with me.”

“Oh?”

Mu Qi showed some interest and said, “I remember Jiang Junior Brother; he’s indifferent and only cares about managing the Spiritual Medicine Garden. Does he not know that you’ve advanced to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment?”

“He probably knows.”

Han Ming pondered before replying, “I didn’t hide my cultivation level, and he seemed to have noticed it.”

“Then Junior Brother should be careful,” Mu Qi kindly warned.

“He must have just come out of the Demon Cavern, and there are many opportunities inside. It’s quite possible that he encountered one. Otherwise, he might not have agreed to compete with Junior Brother.”

Of course, it might have been a reluctant move.

But it’s always good to be cautious.”

After saying that, Mu Qi turned and left.

Han Ming frowned deeply, thinking that even with another stroke of luck, it would be impossible to defeat his own mid-Foundation Establishment stage self.

Still, caution was necessary.

Both being Senior Brothers, their ages and cultivation levels were not far apart.

Underestimating the opponent could lead to irreversible doom.

However, he still believed he could win easily.

…….

The next day.

【Vital Energy+1】

【Cultivation+1】

【Cultivation+1】

【Strength+1】

Jiang Hao collected the energy bubbles in the courtyard and waited at the door.

Waiting for Han Ming to arrive.

Yesterday, he went to sell talismans, but unfortunately, he had too many and couldn’t sell them all, ending up with just over a hundred spirit stones.

After deducting costs, the profit was less than a hundred.

He expected to sell even less if he went again today.

So, he decided not to go, planning to visit every three to five days instead.

On his return, he bought a passable saber with a hundred spirit stones, the Half-Moon.

It was a silver-white long saber.

He planned to use it to practice the first move of the Heavenly Saber.

Last night, he activated Clear Heart and Pure Mind to comprehend the first move of the Heavenly Saber, Moon Slash.

Progress wasn’t great; it would take some more time to fully comprehend it.

He wasn’t in a hurry; even the Demon Sound Slash took some time, so naturally, the first move of the Heavenly Saber would take even longer.

“Senior Brother.” At that moment, Han Ming descended from the sky.

He held a spiritual sword, exuding an extraordinary aura.

“Junior Brother Han is early.” Jiang Hao couldn’t help but remark.

The other party was indeed proactive.

“I wouldn’t dare to keep Senior Brother waiting.”

Han Ming said with a smile, then continued, “Where does Senior Brother plan to have our exchange?”

“Right here,” Jiang Hao said softly.

“Here?”

Han Ming looked at Jiang Hao’s house and asked oddly, “Isn’t Senior Brother worried about affecting his residence?”

Hearing this, Jiang Hao shook his head: “It shouldn’t come to that.”

“If Senior Brother isn’t concerned, then it’s fine.”

Han Ming said, holding his long sword, his mid-Foundation Establishment aura fully displayed.

“Then Junior Brother will make his move.”

Zzzap!

Han Ming’s long sword was covered in thunder, and he used his strongest move, the Heavenly Thunder Sword, right from the start.

He had heeded the warning from Senior Brother Mu Qi yesterday, so he aimed to win against his opponent with his strongest stance.

Jiang Hao watched the attack, his expression unchanged.

Then he grasped the Half-Moon in his hand and swung the saber down.

Boom!

Demon Sound Slash.

At that moment, Han Ming struck with his sword, Heavenly Thunder Sword clashing against Demon Sound Slash.

However, the saber’s shadow pierced through the Heavenly Thunder Sword, sweeping across.

Bang!

The Heavenly Thunder Sword shattered, and the saber’s shadow surged towards Han Ming.

In a critical moment, he used his spiritual sword to block.

A thunderous noise erupted.

Han Ming was sent flying.

He used his long sword to prop himself up on the ground, barely standing.

But he saw his long sword was full of cracks, and he felt a pain in his chest.

Just one move, and he felt the gap.

The difference between himself and Jiang Hao was like heaven and earth.

“Junior Brother Han, thank you for the match,” Jiang Hao said politely as he sheathed his saber.

He had intended to win by a narrow margin, but human nature is strange; when someone is slightly stronger, many thoughts arise, but when the gap is much larger, respect begins to form.

Therefore, he decided to defeat Han Ming in one strike.

Understanding the gap, Han Ming would not challenge him every now and then, nor would he easily cause trouble.

The only downside was if the master found out, it would make him too conspicuous, and it was uncertain whether he could keep the opportunity secret.

But after seeing the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, he felt somewhat relieved.

If there was a problem, he could attribute it to the flower.

When the time came, he could just refer his master to Elder Bai Zhi.

After a long while, Han Ming finally looked up at Jiang Hao.

Different from before, this moment carried a hint of fear and respect.

“Has Senior Brother Jiang advanced?” he asked bitterly.

“I had some fortuitous encounters in the Demon Cavern, so I was lucky to win against Junior Brother. It’s nothing much,” Jiang Hao said slowly.

“Thank you, Senior Brother, for showing mercy,” Han Ming expressed his gratitude.

He could sense that Jiang Hao’s mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation was more solid than his own.

“This was just a private exchange. Junior Brother need not take it to heart, and I won’t mention it to others,” Jiang Hao said, tactfully taking a step back.

“Thank you, Senior Brother,” Han Ming thanked him, then turned and left.

Watching his desolate figure, Jiang Hao activated his divine ability.

Appraisal.

【Han Ming: True disciple of Tianyin Sect’s Duanqing Cliff, possesses superior talent, at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, favored by the Spirit of Mountains and Rivers, and carrying a great inheritance. Despite being defeated by you, he is unwilling to accept it and wishes to advance his cultivation to defeat you. He also mentioned, rather resentfully, that it was a fluke.】

Jiang Hao: “…”

Is this person narrow-minded or magnanimous?

Logically, one would harbor some resentment, yet Han Ming only seems intent on regaining his honor.

However, what seems to bother him the most is the mention of luck.

“Was I being modest? He couldn’t possibly think I was boasting, could he?”

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao tidied up and headed towards the Spiritual Medicine Garden.

There’s still much to do lately, with Tianhuan Pavilion and Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower looming over him like blades.

The only solution is to become stronger and remove these threats.