It must be said, even after three years have passed, Martial Artist Junze is still quite famous in Jubei City. Of course... he’s mostly considered a joke. After all, a former swordsmanship genius who can’t even open a single meridian—no matter how great the initial reputation, the fall is just as severe.
"Haha, indeed! Today, I invite everyone to witness this: I, Lin Binqiang, will compete with him in the Sword Dao!"
There was a hint of shadow in Lin Binqiang’s eyes, but he quickly recovered and continued, "Everyone, do not underestimate our Young Master Wang here. His talent in swordsmanship was praised even by the City Lord himself in the past."
Lin Binqiang was willing to gamble with Martial Artist Junze, precisely because of Junze’s past fame. He wanted to use this to make a name for himself, and naturally would not refuse to let others know about it; he even had to boast about Martial Artist Junze a bit. After all, defeating a nobody is of no use, but a Sword Dao genius praised by the City Lord—that’s different.
"I’ve heard of this. This Young Master of the Wang Family, if he could open meridians, would definitely be a Sword Path Genius. But alas... even when the City Lord personally helped him with Opening Veins, it failed."
"Hmm? That’s strange. Martial Artist Junze coming to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion now and betting on this Dragon Roar Sword—could it be that he’s already opened his veins?"
"Innate Wasted Vein, even with special means, forcibly opening veins will likely result in fewer than ten meridians... No matter how good the swordsmanship talent, it’s useless."
"Indeed, however, the agreement is not to use True Qi, only to compete in Sword Dao... This Third Young Master of the Lin Family is quite confident."
"This is about contending for the name of Sword Path Genius. It seems Lin Binqiang is most likely after the Saintess of the Profound Moon Sword Sect. But, catching the Saintess’s eye is very difficult."
"Ha, even if one can’t apprentice at the Profound Moon Sword Sect, just meeting the Saintess and getting one or two pointers would benefit them for a lifetime."
No one is foolish. Within a few words, they all guessed the purpose behind Lin Binqiang’s competition with Martial Artist Junze.
Nonetheless, regardless of the reasons, the spectacle must be watched!
Be it the old fame of Martial Artist Junze as a Sword Path Genius or the current bet on this Treasure Dragon Roar Sword, both are attention-grabbing.
Martial Artist Junze seemed unconcerned with the onlookers’ gazes as he casually walked out of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and was the first to stand in the open space outside the door.
Moments later, Lin Binqiang followed, along with the crowd that came to watch the excitement. In an instant, the area outside the Spirit Treasure Pavilion filled with people, making it bustling and lively.
"Martial Artist Junze, where is your sword?"
As he stood at the door, Lin Binqiang then noticed that Martial Artist Junze had no sword, only an empty Sword Scabbard.
"No sword, Third Brother Lin didn’t see? I came to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion to buy a sword." Shrugging, Martial Artist Junze answered indifferently.
"Hahaha, you don’t even have a sword anymore? Pathetic indeed. It seems your days in the Wang Family weren’t easy, useless one!" Lin Binqiang taunted once more.
"I have already left the Wang Family. From now on, I am just myself, unrelated to the Wang Family." Martial Artist Junze replied calmly.
Leaving the Wang Family was essentially being expelled from the Wang Family, and Martial Artist Junze had already promised that there would be no connection between him and the Wang Family from now on. Now, he took the opportunity to clarify this matter, severing ties with the Wang Family completely.
"You truly are... a stray dog!" Upon hearing this, Lin Binqiang’s eyes filled with even more disdain, and he continued to mock, "A former Sword Path Genius, fallen to such a state, is indeed pathetic. Martial Artist Junze, if I were you, I would have no face to continue living."
The bet was now established, and Lin Binqiang was brazen; likewise, Martial Artist Junze no longer needed to conceal anything. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel⸺fire.net
Shaking his head slightly, Martial Artist Junze said softly, "That is the difference between you and me. After leaving the Wang Family, I, Martial Artist Junze, am still myself. But you... besides being a Young Master of the Lin Family, you have nothing else!"
With his hand on the Sword Scabbard, Martial Artist Junze continued, "Since you wish to step on me to make your name, today, I will let you know that even after three years, I am still a Sword Path Genius. Someone like you... cannot compare to me in a lifetime!"
In an instant, Lin Binqiang’s face turned livid with rage, pointing at Martial Artist Junze’s nose, he cursed, "You, who can only rely on your sister’s charity of a Meridian Opening Pill to open meridians, dare look down on me? You who sees the sky from the bottom of a well, today, I will show you who the true Sword Path Genius is!"
With a cold snort, Lin Binqiang then instructed his servant, "Men, give him a sword, lest he loses and is not convinced, claiming this Young Master bullied him!"
Shaking his head, Martial Artist Junze replied softly, "To defeat you, the Sword Scabbard is enough!"
As his words fell, Martial Artist Junze stepped forward, using the Sword Scabbard as a sword, slashing towards Lin Binqiang.
Without using True Qi, only relying on his own strength to strike, yet this strike was exceedingly fast.
There’s a saying: a master shows his skill with just one move.
Most of those gathered outside the Spirit Treasure Pavilion were Martial Artists, naturally possessing keen eyesight. Just from this strike, many people’s earlier disdain vanished.