Immortal and Martial Dual Cultivation
chapter-1998

Chapter 1998 (Raw 2094): Coincidental Arrival

Yuan Tai felt slightly cocky after defeating Liu Yunfei in one move.

However, with the strength that Yuan Tai demonstrated, feeling proud of himself made sense.

After all, the Silver Dragon Palace’s heaven-class core disciples definitely had some confidence in Yuan Tai to let him take the first exchange.

Yuan Tai was definitely not some nameless character in the Silver Dragon Palace.

The others were not familiar with Lu Feng, who just stepped forward. It was not only the people of the White Dragon Palace and the Silver Dragon Palace but also Xiao Chen and the others from the Heavenly Dragon Palace. How strong exactly was Lu Feng?

Xiao Chen and the other Heavenly Dragon Palace disciples knew that Lu Feng was strong. However, they did not know exactly how strong.

Xiao Chen felt rather interested in this battle. Lu Feng’s calm and stable mental state was tough to come by for a swordsman.

“Perhaps Senior Brother Yuan Tai might need only half a move to defeat this Heavenly Dragon Palace disciple.”

“It is possible. No matter what, the White Dragon Palace is stronger than the Heavenly Dragon Palace. He used only one move for Liu Yunfei. He definitely will require only half a move.”

“There is still some luck involved with that earlier move; it is not that ridiculous. Objectively speaking, if Liu Yunfei wanted to continue fighting, he could have remained undefeated for a few hundred moves. However, this Heavenly Dragon Palace disciple is a swordsman as well. It is hard to say how many moves he can last.”

The Silver Dragon Palace disciples were all very confident in their Sword Dao.

Liu Ruyun came to Xiao Chen’s side and asked softly, “Xiao Chen, who do you think will win?”

Xiao Chen thought for a while before replying seriously, “Lu Feng.”

“Why?” Liu Ruyun found his answer slightly strange. When she looked over, Lu Feng did not seem to hold an advantage. However, Xiao Chen sounded very confident.

Xiao Chen explained in a low voice, “Although I have never seen Lu Feng make a move, he has never viewed Yuan Tai as an opponent. A person with such thoughts would be either ridiculously strong or extremely arrogant and self-opinionated. I don’t think he is the latter.”

The Silver Dragon Palace’s people immediately felt upset at his words.

The Silver Dragon Palace’s Second Senior Brother Xu Fuguan said coldly, “You have not even seen the other party make a move, and you dare to declare that he will win. This is rather interesting. Do you dare to make a bet with me? I’ll bet on Junior Brother Yuan Tai winning.”

Xiao Chen refused indifferently, “I never bet on a sure-win situation.”

“Humph! Just say it if you are afraid of losing.”

Xiao Chen did not reply; he could not be bothered.

Lu Feng and Yuan Tai already stood above Twin Moon Lake, facing each other while holding their swords.

Yuan Tai felt very confident. He waved his hand and said, “You first.”

Lu Feng did not stand on ceremony. He immediately drew his sword, and his figure flitted through the air, turning into a sword light that looked like a dragon.

This was a move that every swordsman knew—a straight thrust.

The straight thrust was a basic move of swordsmen. All strong sword moves would always end with a straight thrust to unleash the move’s might.

When Yuan Tai saw this, he could not help mocking, “Are the swordsmen of the Heavenly Dragon Palace unable to execute even a decent sword move? That’s fine. If you want to use the basics, I’ll play along!”

Just at this moment, the expression of Yuan Xi, who was observing the fight from the flower-filled island, changed slightly as he murmured, “Oh no.”

“First Senior Brother, what’s wrong?” Xu Fuguan asked in some confusion.

“Junior Brother Yuan Tai is going to lose,” Yuan Xi replied softly as his expression recovered to normal. Then, he stopped speaking.

Just as the spectators were finding that comment strange, Yuan Tai’s smile suddenly froze.

Yuan Tai was somewhat horrified to discover that he could not dodge this straight thrust.

The other party’s straight thrust looked very ordinary. However, it had secretly merged with the world. Without Yuan Tai realizing it, the other party’s sword move already infiltrated the lake, the bright moon, and the night sky.

If Yuan Tai had not underestimated the other party, he could have reacted the moment Lu Feng drew his sword.

Given Yuan Tai’s strength, he still could have dodged this strike.

However, by the time Yuan Tai startled away, it was already too late. The other party had completed the sword move, and Yuan Tai missed his opportunity.

As Yuan Tai grasped his sword’s handle with his right hand, sweat kept dripping down his forehead.

Sweat coated his hand, and his sword handle felt extremely heavy at this moment. He did not even dare to draw his sword.

Regardless of whether Yuan Tai drew his sword, the other party’s sword would stab into his heart.

I lost!

The instant the other party drew the sword, Yuan Tai already lost. This defeat was even more aggravating than Liu Yunfei’s earlier loss.

At the very least, Liu Yunfei still clearly had more to show, but he took the initiative to admit defeat. Anyone with eyes would know that he did not lose in a pathetic manner.

However, when it came to Yuan Tai, this was a complete defeat; he could not even draw his sword.

“You lost.”

Just as Yuan Tai’s mind roiled with thoughts, stewing over how he embarrassed himself and how he should deal with this, a shout startled him awake.

Lu Feng’s sword already pressed against his chest. If the sword pushed on another centimeter, the strong sword intent would pulverize him.

I lost already?

Yuan Tai’s body trembled slightly. He felt humiliated and distraught.

“Give me another chance. Even if my sword skills are not comparable to yours, I will not lose so miserably,” Yuan Tai said, feeling dissatisfied.

Suddenly, Yuan Xi, on the flower-filled island, said, “Yuan Tai, stop embarrassing yourself. Even if you had another chance, you would only lose more miserably. You lost the sharpness of a swordsman at that moment, and you want to turn the situation around? Have you completely forgotten the lessons that the Silver Dragon Palace imparted to you?”

“The Silver Dragon Palace has some wise people.” Lu Feng smiled faintly and sheathed his sword.

That earlier sword move instantly erupted. Two bright moons soared up from Twin Moon Lake.

This created the sight of three moons competing in brightness. Before the strange sight could inspire any surprise or shock, it suddenly exploded. In that instant, boundless sword Qi flew everywhere, together with the moonlight. Petals fluttered about, dancing chaotically in the sky.

On seeing this scene, the others finally startled awake. Yuan Tai had indeed lost very miserably, unable to even draw his sword.

After he underestimated his opponent, Lu Feng completely suppressed him.

However, most could tell that even if Yuan Tai had not underestimated Lu Feng, he still would have lost exceptionally miserably.

The Silver Dragon Palace was famous for its Sword Dao. However, Lu Feng completely suppressed Yuan Tai with a sword move.

This showed how horrifying Lu Feng’s Sword Dao cultivation was.

“Xiao Chen, you hit the mark,” Liu Ruyun said with delighted surprise. This sword move was breathtaking, inspiring sighs of praise.

The White Dragon Palace’s First Senior Brother laughed softly, “Brother Xu, fortunately, you did not make that bet. Otherwise, you would have lost badly.”

The Silver Dragon Palace’s Second Senior Brother Xu Fuguan looked at Xiao Chen and said, “Actions speak louder than words. It is not comparable to an actual fight. Am I right, Xiao Chen? Do you dare to have an exchange with me? Show me the might of the Supreme Dragon Fist.”

Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows and retorted softly, “I do not need the Supreme Dragon Fist to deal with you.”

“Those are rather bold words!” Suddenly, a furious, cold shout came from outside Twin Moon Lake.

Two figures came uninvited, soaring through the air. Everyone clearly saw their appearances only when they landed on the flower-filled island.

“It is the Golden Dragon Palace’s people!”

“It seems like Qin Aotian and Li Feng.”

“Qin Aotian? If I recall correctly, he is Qin Mu’s younger brother. What is he doing here?”

“That Li Feng seems to be among the top ten in the Golden Dragon Palace.”

The Golden Dragon Palace firmly suppressed the other six outer palaces, just like how the Golden Dragon Palace’s Qin Mu firmly suppressed the other three outer palace great expert disciples.

Since this Li Feng ranked within the top ten of the Golden Dragon Palace, he would have no problem ranking within the top three in the other outer palaces.

Yuan Xi felt somewhat confused. He did not recall the Silver Dragon Palace inviting the Golden Dragon Palace.

There was no purpose in inviting the Golden Dragon Palace. Not to mention the other party rejecting the invitation, even if they came, the other participants would just end up humiliated. It was pointless.

Yuan Xi raised his head and asked, “Why are the two of you here?”

Li Feng glanced at Xiao Chen and replied, “I was asked to by my senior brother. I’m just here to retrieve something of the Qin Clan’s, which is in his hands.”

“Since it is the Qin Clan’s matter, why is Qin Mu not here?”

“This is just a minor matter. Is there a need for Senior Brother Qin to show up personally? I alone am enough,” Li Feng declared arrogantly.

Yuan Xi frowned slightly. Turning to Xiao Chen, he asked, “Xiao Chen, do you really have something of the Qin Clan’s in your hands?”

Xiao Chen nodded, not denying it.

“A Dragon-Patterned Battle Suit!”

Seeing Xiao Chen admit to it so openly enraged Qin Aotian. “Senior Brother Li, just cut the crap and take him down. I will bear all responsibility.”

Xiao Chen stood up and looked at Xu Fuguan, who challenged him earlier, then at Li Feng. Finally, he said seriously, “What a coincidental arrival! Since that is the case, both of you attack together. If you win, I will return the Dragon-Patterned Battle Suit.”