This kid has a sharp heart. Don't try any tricks on me in the arena.

...another quarter of an hour later.

"call!"

Shen Shuan breathed a sigh of relief and, carrying Qian Hengduo whose eyes were bloodshot, made his way to the foot of Zhiwei Peak.

Even as Shen Shu'an put him down, Qian Hengduo was still muttering, "What does 'persuading with reason' mean?" "Master, this disciple is not convinced!" "Damn it, I understand!"

Shen Shu'an, puzzled, shrugged and patted Qian Hengduo on the shoulder, "Brother Qian, you've worked hard. I've seen all your efforts!"

Before Qian Hengduo could even express his emotion, Shen Shuan lightly touched the ground with her toes, her figure rising into the air and flying away on the bright moon beneath her feet.

Qian Hengduo, who was just about to launch into a long, tearful tirade, asked: "?"

Qian Hengduo rubbed his eyes in disbelief. What the hell? His sister stepped on something and left?

No? What is this? I can summon the moon without a magic sword now?

Qian Hengduo stood there dumbfounded, looking around frantically. Fortunately, today was the day of the Zhiwei Peak "Poetry Gathering," and there weren't many people at the foot of the mountain.

"Phew—thank goodness!"

As Qian Hengduo spoke, he smiled crookedly two seconds later, his eyes lighting up again, and he logged onto the Spirit Network to begin writing at length!

[Xiaoyao Gazette: Shocking! Breaking news! Shen Shu'an's magic sword has successfully advanced, but it has also gained a major weakness!]

First floor 'Xiaoyao Xiaobao': That's because in order to nurture the sword spirit, she must never be without her sword!

Because he has been posting continuously these past few days, his various alt accounts have already become somewhat famous on the Spirit Network, and many cultivators immediately reply to his posts as soon as they are published.

Second floor, "Howling Heavenly Sage": No, who are you? Posting this stuff on the Spirit Network all day long, don't let me catch you!

Second floor 'Linglinglingling': Poster, do you have a grudge against Fellow Daoist Shen? Have you ever been defeated by her? Why do you always pick on Fellow Daoist Shen?

Third floor 'Blood Sea Raging': It wasn't me, I am Tian Zhongyue's named and recognized opponent, it wasn't me, I swear on the future of the Blood Asura clan!

Fourth floor, "Underworld Family Business": It's not me either! I swear on my family's accumulated wealth and the future of my soul!

Fifth floor, "My Sect is Fortunate": Hmph! Don't let me catch you! How dare you slander the true teachings of my Yunqi Peak? What kind of sword cultivator is he without a sword? Stop talking nonsense!

The user on the sixth floor, "It's boring," commented: "It's boring, really boring. Do you think a mere Nascent Soul cultivator deserves all this attention? He just broke through to Nascent Soul yesterday. To beat the other team, we'll have to see what the other players do!"

Seventh floor "Xuan": Quickly check the upstairs.

Ninth Floor 'Great Luo Immortal Venerable of Heaven and Earth': Okay, Grandmother will investigate right away!

Thirteenth floor "No Meaning": What do you mean?

Fourteenth floor 'Xuan': It doesn't mean anything.

The 15th floor is "boring": ? ? ?

The 17th floor's "Great Luo Immortal Venerable of Heaven and Earth": He is the number 04 in the wizarding world...

Nineteenth Floor 'Xuan': That's alright then, thank you, Grandmother.

20th Floor 'Roaring Sage': Tsk tsk tsk, 04, you really haven't changed your ways!

A friendly reminder from the 21st floor: The original poster has removed user 'Meaningless' from this thread. Please be respectful and ethical!

29th Floor "Xiaoyao Gazette": Fellow Daoists, please refocus on the main point of this post and have a reasonable discussion about Shen Shu'an's necessity to achieve oneness with his sword!

Thirty-floor 'Xuan': Watch your mouth when you speak.

Floor 31 "Xiaoyao Xiaobao": ? ? ? What did I say that was offensive?

Qian Hengduo suddenly turned pale and couldn't help but stare at the words in front of him.

No, who is this person? Is it still his taciturn but warm-hearted Brother Xuan?

Post #35 "Lai Cai": Has the poster ever read a book? So what if a sword cultivator doesn't wield a sword?

37th floor, "Master of Stillness": Assessment complete. This post is a gimmick and has zero value!

Qian Hengduo: "QAQ"

"So what? If there were any truth to that, wouldn't it be outrageous?"

Qian Hengduo muttered to himself, quite unconvinced, "This post is just fluff, it's just fluff!"

As he hurried towards his villa, he remarked with emotion, "However, the manifestation of this spiritual network has truly been of great benefit to us literary cultivators!"

Qian Hengduo sensed the renewed increase in literary energy within his body and nodded in extreme satisfaction.

The writer's pursuit of literary fame is all thanks to his sister. He posts about her every day, and people flock to click on the links! It's like painlessly cultivating one's literary talent!

Grandmother, Master, Grandfather, Hengduo no longer needs to write those clumsy poems. Hengduo has succeeded!

……

Early the next morning, at the Shengmingzong Martial Arts Square.

Looking at the three enormous arenas that rose from the ground in front of him, so magnificent and imposing, Shen Shu'an was incredulous.

"Was this all built in a single day?"

"Yes, finding some disciples who can repair both artifacts and formations will suffice. They are truly the pillars and foundations of the sect!"

Shen Shu'an: "?"

Shen Shuan looked at the familiar light green robe beside her, and then at the familiar number '04' on the chest.

"04! You're here so early?"

04 chuckled, glanced at Shen Shu'an, and said, "You're up early too?"

After they finished speaking, the two fell silent, looking up at the still dim sky above.

Shen Shu'an: "What are you holding in your hand?"

Number 04: "Don't try anything funny, I'm telling you!"

The two finished speaking at the same time, both looking at each other with distrust.

The match schedule was released yesterday, and these two are the opponents for the first day!

The individual competition has a total of 28 participants, all of whom are top-notch and there are no weaklings. Therefore, the two will face off on the first day!

Shen Shuan remained silent, watching 04 warily: This kid is cunning. Don't try anything funny on the stage and try to trick me later.

04 remained silent, staring at Shen Shuan with a sinister look: This cheater must have some dirty tricks up his sleeve. He's making it impossible for anyone to sleep soundly. Shouldn't we be on guard against him?

For a moment, the two remained silent, but they both understood the unspoken meaning of the other!

Shen Shu'an's expression changed, and she tentatively asked, "You didn't try anything funny?"

04 narrowed her eyes slightly: "You weren't planning to set me up?"

As their words fell simultaneously, a voice came from the side—

"Shen Shu'an".

Upon hearing this, Shen Shu'an immediately turned around and looked at him. "Xuan Yi, you're here too?"

Xuan Yi: "..."

Xuan Yi looked at the two facing off without saying a word. He was also afraid that this 04 was so ruthless and had already laid an ambush on Shen Shu'an.

After all, he talks about cheating all the time, so it's clear he really wants to cheat.

"Um."

But when the words reached his lips, he only managed to utter one word.

Xuan Yi glanced at Shen Shu'an from head to toe, and with just one look, most of his worries were relieved.

What do you mean by "man and sword as one"? That's fake. If this guy were truly inseparable from his sword, he would be covered in swords!

As soon as Xuan Yi finished thinking, he shook his head. He was confused. He knew about her "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" and "Dragon Imprisonment Technique".

"Hey! Stop staring at each other like that, show me some respect!"

At this moment, 04, who had been ignored, couldn't help but speak up. He looked at Shen Shu'an and tentatively asked, "Where's your magic sword?"

Shen Shu'an: "?"

In a short moment, Shen Shu'an's mind raced as she recalled the various things she had seen on the spirit network when she woke up that morning.

The next second, Shen Shu'an immediately clutched her chest, feigning concern, "Why are you asking this?"

04: "!"

04 was shocked. What? That fake post actually had some truth to it?

Xuan Yi, standing to the side: "..."

Xuan Yi couldn't bear to look and lowered his eyes. Could this person even act? This was so fake.

"Hahahaha, Shen Shu'an, you're finished!"

04 laughed loudly, "Get out of here!" His staff flashed with magical light, and he instantly teleported to a distant shady spot, where he sat in meditation.

He was still worried and had to stay here and keep an eye on things!

However, he also needed to seize the time to meditate, as he had to rely on his own strength to defeat Shen Shu'an!

Only in this way can the gods and teachers know that the one who truly deserves to cheat is actually him!

04 Gritted his teeth, his resentment hidden beneath the hood on his face—

A mark of the Eye of Judgment was etched on his forehead, trembling slightly.