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Chapter 194: A rival [3]

Jin Wei's frustration was reaching its peak, and she shot upward, her body surrounded by swirling torrents of wind, as if a storm were forming around her.

*woosh* She soared into the sky, her silver hair flaring out as her sword crackled with raw energy.

Each movement was punctuated by the sharp slashes of her sword, infused with her wind attribute, which made the very air ripple and tremble in response.

Zhang Yuan remained calm, dashing to the ground like a golden streak, his figure bathed in a brilliant aura as he wielded the simple branch In his hand.

*clang* He met her mid-air, their figures blazing through the sky, colliding and separating in a dance of power and precision that filled the skies with streaks of light.

Jin Wei was relentless, slashing forward with every ounce of her strength, aiming to overwhelm him through sheer force.

She moved like a whirlwind, her wind attribute amplifying each swing so that the air itself seemed to slice toward him, creating deadly arcs that shimmered like mirages.

*woosh* Her gaze locked onto him, her determination blazing as she struck again and again, sending shockwaves across the sky that echoed down to the ground, disturbing the trees below.

Yet, Zhang Yuan met every strike with flawless precision.

His movements were swift and fluid, his branch intercepting her blade with a grace that defied logic.

He moved with ease, deflecting her attacks without breaking a sweat, the wood of his branch gleaming with condensed sword energy.

*THOOM* Each time their weapons met, the clash was thunderous, the resulting shockwaves rolling through the sky, scattering clouds and causing ripples of energy to pulse across the landscape below.

Jin Wei grits her teeth, her energy spiking as she summoned even more of her wind attribute, forming a powerful vortex around her.

*swish* She blurred forward, aiming to outmaneuver him with sheer speed, her figure flashing in and out of sight as she closed in on him from various angles, her sword lashing out in an unpredictable series of strikes.

The wind around her howled, sharp gusts swirling and slicing at anything in her path, carving invisible trails in the sky.

But Zhang Yuan was unshakable.

With each of her attacks, he moved with unerring accuracy, anticipating her moves as if he could read her mind.

His branch glowed brighter, golden sword intent spilling out in an aura of sheer control and power, warding off her every attempt.

As she closed in with a final strike, he sidestepped and raised the branch, striking her sword with enough force to send her reeling back, breaking through her defenses with effortless dominance.

Her gaze narrowed as she steadied herself, her breathing heavy, her chest heaving up and down.

"I'm not done yet!" she muttered, diving back into the fight, her energy bursting forth as she drove her sword at him with newfound vigor.

Zhang Yuan watched her approach with a calm amsile and with a slight shift of his wrist, he blocked her strike with the branch.

The intensity of their battle grew with each passing moment.

Jin Wei, her frustration mounting, channeled every last reserve of strength into her attacks.

*WOOSSSHHH* She unleashed a devastating flurry of blows, each one faster and stronger than the last, her wind-infused strikes tearing through the sky in desperate attempts to land a blow on her seemingly invincible opponent.

When Jin Wei surged forward for another powerful strike, he countered with a single, perfectly timed swing of his branch, sending a pulse of golden sword intent through the air that deflected her attack and threw her off balance.

"Wha-" She staggered mid-air, struggling to regain control as Zhang Yuan moved forward, his branch glowing brighter.

In a final burst of desperation, Jin Wei shot backward to create distance, gathering every ounce of her wind attribute energy.

*SWIIISH* She spun her blade in a wide arc, forming a massive vortex around her, amplifying her aura to its maximum.

*GUUSSSHH* The wind roared, her entire figure engulfed in a storm of energy as she dove forward, aiming to finish the fight with one last, decisive blow.

Zhang Yuan met her advance head-on, his branch glowing with a blinding intensity, his sword intent reaching a level that seemed almost otherworldly.

As she closed in, he raised his branch, infusing it with an even more potent wave of sword energy, and in one fluid motion, he brought it down to meet her blade in a clash of raw power.

*THOOOOOMMMMM* The impact was cataclysmic.

A shockwave burst forth from the collision, tearing through the clouds, sending a rain of energy and light down to the ground below.

The sky itself seemed to shudder under the force of their clash, and for a brief moment, everything went still as Jin Wei's attack was deflected, her energy scattering as she was thrown backward.

She hovered in the air, her breathing ragged, her energy nearly spent.

Zhang Yuan floated down toward her and gently caught her body in his arms as the branch disappeared.

Below, Ming Yuelin, Xue Hua, and Long Yue watched in awe, their gazes filled with admiration.

They could hardly believe the scale of power they had just witnessed, Zhang Yuan's skill far surpassing anything they had ever seen.

His calm demeanor and mastery of sword intent had not only bested Jin Wei but had left them all humbled, recognizing just how vast his strength truly was.

Chen Wei was also dumbfounded and her jaw dropped. She expected her Master to lose.. but not this badly.

Zhang Yuan's feet touched the ground as he gently helped Jin Wei to stand on her own, ensuring her footing was steady "You alright?"

Jin Wei let out a tired exhale, clutching his shoulders for support as she nodded. "Yeah... I'm just exhausted," she replied, trying to steady her breathing.

"Hm..."

She slowly lifted her hands from his shoulders and the others walked towards them.

"Master.. that was cool." Ming Yuelin jumped in excitement and fell into his arms, hugging him.

Jin Wei was not embarrassed about her utter defeat; rather, she just smiled.

Chen Wei hit her shoulder and shook her head helplessly "You lost pretty badly there... idiotic master."

With a dry smile, Jin Wei nodded her head "I know, I know... But I felt like I had to see it for myself." She didn't know herself why she came here and asked for a duel.

Maybe she wanted to create a connection with him...

Not just as a friend, as a rival...

"Thank you, Senior Yuan, for accepting my challenge," Jin Wei said, offering him a respectful bow. "I'll take this as a lesson and work to surpass you someday."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fumin who was beside him hugged his shoulder casually "That you can't little girl. Even I can't surpass this guy after all these years of cultivation, how can you?"

Jin Wei didn't waver by her words and smiled brightly "No problem.. I will try my best next time."

With that, she offered Zhang Yuan another respectful bow, her movements graceful despite her exhaustion. "Thank you again, Senior Yuan. Until next time, I'll keep training... and I'll ask for a rematch someday."

Zhang Yuan gave a nod and both Zhang Fumin and Chen Wei walked down the mountain to go to the Northern Pearl City.

Mei Yu smiled faintly "Ok.. come on let's go back to home."

"yeah, yeah, let's go and eat...."

...

It is already night...

"Big Sister..."

Wrapped warmly in each other's arms, Zhang Yuan nestled close to Zhang Fumin, his face resting against her chest as he listened to the gentle rhythm of her heartbeat.

His hands traveled slowly along her waist, his fingertips brushing the soft fabric of her robe, and he gave her a light, affectionate squeeze.

She laughed softly, her voice full of warmth, as her fingers threaded gently through his hair.

"You're so adorable, little brother," she murmured with a tender smile, her own hand trailing softly along his back.

Zhang Yuan lifted his head slightly, meeting her gaze, and gently pressed his lips against her cheek, leaving a light kiss there before pulling her close.

Their noses brushed as they smiled, the small distance between them full of unspoken affection.

His fingers traced delicate patterns along her sides, and he leaned forward, planting a warm kiss on her neck.

Zhang Fumin tilted her head to the side, her breath hitching slightly as his lips brushed against her skin.

She drew him closer, her hand resting on his back, and returned his kisses with gentle ones of her own, dotting them along his cheek and temple.

As he snuggled in closer, Zhang Yuan wrapped his arms fully around her, drawing her tightly against him, and their fingers interlaced as they held one another.

"Little brother, I love you so much..."

"Me too, Big Sister...."

As they looked into each other, Zhang Fumin glanced down at his delicate lips and her heartbeat quickened.

The desire to kiss and bite his lips erupted in her mind...

'No.. i need to calm myself.. but he is just so cute, Little brother...'

Without another word, she leaned forward, placing a soft kiss on his lips, giving him her first kiss.

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