141. Wuji Versus the Snake Fairy

"The fifth match: Xie Wuji of the Danxia Sect versus the Snake Fairy of Snake Island. The match begins! Sigh, today's young people are just not steady; they have to play with heartbeats, waiting until the very last moment to enter the arena. What is it, trying to show off? Oh my..." The Chief Eunuch sighed with resignation and stepped down after his announcement.

Xie Wuji glanced toward Bai Liuli in the distance. Sure enough, she was watching him. Her hands gripped the railing tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with yearning. She never expected to see Xie Wuji here. According to her plan, Xie Wuji should have been imprisoned. The Nine-Palace Lock combined with the thousand-layered steel was certainly not something an ordinary person could break, yet Xie Wuji had done it!

Of course, Xie Wuji never hated Bai Liuli, because although it was true that she had imprisoned him, it was only to ensure his safety. Xie Wuji could find no reason to harbor any hatred.

Xie Wuji's appearance was like a shot of adrenaline to everyone's heart. The crowd was unaware of the truth—they did not know that Xie Wuji had nearly missed the match and had been forcibly detained. However, in the eyes of the surrounding disciples and sect leaders, Xie Wuji was undoubtedly just here to show off. Even the members of the Danxia Sect thought the same.

Ding Desheng smiled at Dongmen Yong, "So, what are the odds of your fourth disciple winning against the Snake Fairy?"

Dongmen Yong smiled slightly, his eyes never leaving Xie Wuji. "This kid always brings surprises and can turn a dead end into a living one. I'd say the chances are fifty-fifty!"

Ding Desheng laughed heartily, leaning his head back against the wall. He glanced at Dongmen Yong, the corners of his mouth rising slightly. "You are truly optimistic, just like before. You don't know how to spell the word 'death,' but I hope you can remain this optimistic when you run into trouble later."

"What, are you planning to plot against me?" Dongmen Yong wiped the tea froth with his cup lid, blew on the cup, and took a small sip. "That isn't blind optimism; I just have confidence in my people. Take the previous match, for instance—who could have imagined my son would defeat yours?"

"You... Hmph, that was purely good luck!" Ding Desheng glared at Dongmen Yong and fell silent. At this moment, he looked at Baili Qingyan beside him with disgust. He said viciously, "These decades have been a waste of my resources raising you. Even after I taught you the Xumi Yin Technique, you still lost face for me like this."

"Master, this disciple accepts the blame," Baili Qingyan said, his head bowed, remaining as humble as ever.

Ding Desheng's mouth twisted. "You know what is coming later. It is the most important matter of my life, and you are the most crucial piece on this chessboard!"

"Yes," Baili Qingyan replied without a moment's hesitation.

But when Ding Desheng turned to look elsewhere, Baili Qingyan bit his lip, looking worriedly at Xie Wuji in the distance, who was currently facing off against the Snake Fairy.

The Snake Fairy performed the standard Snake Island greeting, a gesture somewhat similar to the Thai greeting Xie Wuji had seen before. Xie Wuji returned the gesture and said, "Fairy, I will not hold back in this match. I will fight you with all my might."

"Same here. If I were to hold back because of past favors, it would only be an insult to you," the Snake Fairy said with a charming smile, her beauty truly breathtaking.

"Cackle!"

The Blazing Demon Chicken flapped its wings beside Xie Wuji, looking full of spirit. It shook its head and looked at Xie Wuji. Xie Wuji understood its intent and nodded immediately. Man and servant launched a pincer attack on the Snake Fairy from both sides. The Blazing Demon Chicken's wings burned with flames, forming two fiery tornadoes that swept toward the Snake Fairy, while Xie Wuji charged at her back with flaming fists.

Front and back, a pincer strike—the surrounding spectators stood up in shock. No one expected Xie Wuji to use such a powerful move right from the start. In truth, Xie Wuji had not wanted to participate in this battle, but when he arrived at the venue, the match was already beginning. If he went to meet his master now, he would only alert the enemy, especially since everyone's eyes were on him. Since the match was already in progress, there was no rush.

The Snake Fairy looked toward Xie Wuji and smiled faintly. The pincer attack from Xie Wuji and the Blazing Demon Chicken landed squarely on her.

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, the Snake Fairy's body shattered into pieces. Everyone was dumbfounded, but Xie Wuji realized that the fragments were actually water. As the water hit the ground and soaked the blue bricks, the Snake Fairy's voice came from behind him.

"How annoying. You really don't know how to cherish a lady, using a lethal move right away? Wouldn't your conscience ache if you hurt me?" Her voice was enchanting and bone-meltingly sweet, sounding like a gentle breeze to Xie Wuji.

Sweat appeared on Xie Wuji's forehead. He laughed, "As expected of the Snake Fairy. Even in the Danxia Sect, no one could have escaped unscathed from such an attack."

"Then guess, what kind of spirit beast do I have?" The Snake Fairy smiled like a blooming flower.

Xie Wuji laughed, "I'll know soon enough, but my attacks won't stop here!"

As he spoke, he resumed his assault. The Snake Fairy used a Spirit Snake Longsword; it resembled a whip but was shaped like a sword, appearing quite strange—it was clearly a treasure. Seeing this, Dongmen Jianhao shouted from the spectator stands, "Wuji! Be careful, that is the treasure of Snake Island, 'Green Snake'! There is another sword that goes with it called 'White Snake.' Both are incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through a single hair!"

"Got it!" Xie Wuji replied.

The Snake Fairy danced with the longsword, which twisted and flowed with waves and ripples, making it difficult for Xie Wuji to parry.

Xie Wuji kept looking for an opening. Suddenly, he lunged forward, his hands glowing with golden light. He was giving it his all, wanting to test the limits of his Indestructible Grip. He reached out and grabbed the blade of the Green Snake sword.

The Snake Fairy's pretty face changed. She exclaimed, "Wuji, are you crazy? Do you not want your fingers anymore?"

"Taking a risk is better than ending it without trying at all..." Under the gaze of everyone, Xie Wuji held the blade of the Green Snake!

His hands remained intact, a sight that caused the people from Snake Island to stand up one by one. Over two thousand people from Snake Island had all risen to their feet. The Snake Fairy’s junior sister stood up and said, "No, it's impossible! There is no pair of hands in the world that can grasp the Sect Leader's Green Snake sword. Since ancient times, it and the White Snake sword have been a pair, both sharp beyond compare in the world. How could it be held so easily?"

"Heavens, is the world turning upside down? What is the background of this Xie Wuji? How can he have such tough skin? He is simply not human!"

"The Snake Fairy has met her natural enemy this time. As she said, she might not win this easily!"

The surrounding crowd began to whisper. After all, Xie Wuji always brought surprises. This time, he was truly displaying his real ability. Of course, without the Indestructible Grip, he would not have been able to hold on for so long; otherwise, he would have had to resort to his ultimate techniques. He had intended to save his Thirty-Six Small Sword Array for the very end.

It would be a lie to say Xie Wuji didn't want to take first place. He was human, too, and had ambition; wanting to revitalize the Undying Immortal Sect was the greatest proof of his ambition. And this time, his ambition was to keep fighting and win it all.

In all honesty, Xie Wuji's strength was likely the lowest among those present. His path here had been like using cheats, and he had won repeatedly by using his wits because his opponents underestimated him. Once his opponents knew his true capabilities, his cleverness might not be enough.

"As a reward for you, I will use my dual spirit beasts to fight you!" The Snake Fairy withdrew her sword and returned it to its scabbard.