Chapter 21 Spiritual Qi Explodes, Sect Trembles
Seeing that the two not only had no intention of stopping but had also started taking medicine, Qin Xiao was now extremely panicked and didn't know what to do.
"Comparing Spirit Liquid with me, is it? Then let's compare."
Seeing that Lin Shimeng had also taken out Spirit Liquid and swallowed it, Yun Man became even more unwilling to concede. Comparing Spirit Liquid, is it? I'm not afraid of you.
After saying this, Yun Man directly took out another drop of Spirit Liquid and sent it to her mouth.
Seeing Yun Man's actions, Lin Shimeng gritted her teeth in anger. Naturally, she still had Spirit Liquid, but how could there be any waste on this.
Although extremely angry, she was even more astonished in her heart. This Yun Man was only at the Golden Core late stage, while she herself was at the Nascent Soul early stage-this was a whole major realm difference. Why was her spiritual power not much weaker than mine, actually able to barely exchange blows with me?
It must be known that Lin Shimeng could become the Sect's Holy Maiden not only because she was the Sect Leader's daughter, but also because she similarly possessed a Heavenly Spirit Root and also had the Sect's full support in cultivation. Even so, she actually couldn't achieve an overwhelming victory.
A proper competition had turned into a battle of attrition. If it were actual combat, Lin Shimeng's strength could naturally be fully displayed, but now it was only spiritual power confrontation, competing only in spiritual power. Lin Shimeng's advantages couldn't be displayed at all.
After all, Yun Man had been cultivating with Spirit Liquid all along. Her Spiritual Qi, whether in purity or quantity, was stronger than Lin Shimeng's. With one waning and the other waxing, even with the realm gap, they could actually fight to a draw.
"It seems it can't end without paying some price."
After struggling for a moment, Lin Shimeng took out another drop of Spirit Liquid.
These two drops of Spirit Liquid were what she had saved over two months of salary. The Tianyuan Sect would give her one drop of Spirit Liquid each month as salary-this was the Holy Maiden's unique treatment. The Spirit Liquid she had saved before was all used up when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. These were what she had saved recently.
"Win first, then talk. Spirit Liquid used is used, I'll save more later."
Without much hesitation, Lin Shimeng also directly swallowed the second drop of Spirit Liquid.
After swallowing the second drop of Spirit Liquid, Lin Shimeng's Spiritual Qi strengthened again, and Yun Man also couldn't hold on much longer.
"Truly worthy of being the Sect's Holy Maiden, actually able to take out Spirit Liquid at any time too. But consuming it like this really feels a bit sorry for Master."
Yun Man felt somewhat conflicted. She originally thought that with two drops of Spirit Liquid, she could exhaust Lin Shimeng's spiritual power, but she hadn't expected that Lin Shimeng also had more than one drop of Spirit Liquid.
Yun Man didn't lack Spirit Liquid. Qin Xiao had rewarded her with fifty drops. Even if she used two drops, there were still forty-eight left. But this was, after all, a very precious thing. Continuing to waste it wasn't worth it.
"Alright, alright, Senior Sister Lin, please stop. My disciple concedes."
Seeing this, Qin Xiao quickly stepped forward to yield. If they continued competing, something big would really happen.
By now, the Spiritual Qi ball had expanded to about ten feet in size. Qin Xiao believed that once it exploded, he wouldn't even have this courtyard left.
"Master, I can still hold on."
Seeing Qin Xiao yield, Yun Man quickly said.
By now, Yun Man was already struggling to hold on because she really didn't want to waste the Spirit Liquid Qin Xiao had given her.
"You can hold on, my ass. Don't listen to Master's words, is that it?"
Seeing Yun Man still stubbornly holding on, Qin Xiao immediately shouted.
If you keep holding on, we won't have a place to stay tonight. No, you might not even have a Master anymore.
A Spiritual Qi ball over ten feet in size was practically like a time bomb, just floating in mid-air between the two, ready to explode at any moment due to a small accident.
If the chaotic Spiritual Qi inside exploded, its destructive power would definitely be extremely powerful.
Although Qin Xiao couldn't cultivate, he had seen Yun Man and Li Cheng's two sword qi clash last time. Two Golden Core early-stage cultivators could create such a commotion. Now one Golden Core late-stage and one Nascent Soul stage, going all out-once this exploded, I'm afraid even the Seven Stars Peak would have a layer shaved off.
"Master, I know I'm wrong."
Seeing Qin Xiao's attitude was very firm, Yun Man honestly admitted her mistake.
"Since Junior Brother Qin has said so, I'll give you face too."
Lin Shimeng also knew that if they continued confronting each other, this Spiritual Qi ball could lose control at any moment, so she also agreed accordingly.
"Then quickly take back the Spiritual Qi from this Spiritual Qi ball."
Seeing both had agreed, Qin Xiao quickly urged.
"Take it back?"
Lin Shimeng asked with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, you just take back the Spiritual Qi you released the same way."
Qin Xiao replied as if it were natural.
"Almost forgot, you're just a mortal who can't cultivate. If Spiritual Qi were simply released, it could indeed be taken back and released freely. But this Spiritual Qi ball contains the Spiritual Qi of both her and me, entangled together, impossible to take back. This is like Spiritual Qi that has been attacked outward-how can it be taken back?"
Lin Shimeng somewhat helplessly explained.
"Ah? Can't take it back? Then what about this Spiritual Qi ball? My small courtyard can't withstand this."
Hearing it couldn't be taken back, Qin Xiao's expression became even uglier. Ultimately, his courtyard would still be gone.
"No need to panic. As long as she and I together push this Spiritual Qi ball upward into the sky and let it explode in the air, it'll be fine. As long as the distance is enough, it won't cause damage to your courtyard."
Lin Shimeng explained again.
"Then what are we waiting for? Quickly push this ball into the sky."
Because after Lin Shimeng swallowed the second drop of Spirit Liquid, the Spiritual Qi ball became somewhat unstable. Since the Spiritual Qi amounts from both sides had changed, there was a possibility of explosion at any moment. Qin Xiao could only urge.
"Let's both circulate our qi and send this Spiritual Qi ball into the sky."
Lin Shimeng no longer paid attention to Qin Xiao but spoke to Yun Man.
"Alright."
Yun Man was already somewhat struggling by now, so she didn't say much, directly uttering these two words and began adjusting her Spiritual Qi.
As both adjusted together, the massive Spiritual Qi ball slowly began flying toward the sky.
"So close, finally the crisis is resolved."
Watching the Spiritual Qi ball getting farther away, the stone in Qin Xiao's heart finally settled.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the Spiritual Qi ball. No one noticed that Yun Man's expression had already become very unsightly. She was already struggling to hold on, and to avoid wasting Spirit Liquid, she hadn't replenished her spiritual power.
But she still overestimated her remaining spiritual power. As the Spiritual Qi ball continuously rose, the consumption also continuously increased.
Just after rising less than three hundred meters, the Spiritual Qi ball began to become restless, as if ready to explode at any moment.
"What's wrong with you?"
Lin Shimeng also felt the change and quickly asked Yun Man.
"Nothing, I can still do it."
Yun Man didn't explain anything but continued channeling her Spiritual Qi.
For safety, the Spiritual Qi ball must be pushed above five hundred meters. Now it was only over three hundred meters, not completely out of danger.
"Disciple, immediately take another drop of Spirit Liquid. Now is not the time to save."
Qin Xiao only then noticed Yun Man's state, discovering her expression was really too unsightly, probably a manifestation of spiritual power exhaustion, so he quickly reminded.
"Disciple knows."
Yun Man also knew that if she continued holding on, something might happen, so she took out another drop of Spirit Liquid.
But before she could swallow it, the Spiritual Qi ball in the air suddenly began to lose control, starting to spin wildly.
"Not good, lost control."
Lin Shimeng felt it first, shouted loudly, then flew toward Qin Xiao.
Yun Man also felt it and quickly activated the Protective Dharma Treasure on her body.
The Spiritual Qi ball in the air spun for a while, then instantly exploded.
The powerful shockwave rapidly spread in all directions, with the Seven Stars Peak bearing the brunt.
The powerful shockwave was like divine punishment, directly impacting the peak of the Seven Stars Peak.
Lin Shimeng also quickly activated the Body-Protecting Dharma Treasure on her body, protecting both herself and Qin Xiao within.
Just as the shockwave was about to impact the peak, a protective shield suddenly appeared above the courtyard, enveloping the entire Seven Stars Peak.
The shockwave struck the shield but actually didn't cause the slightest ripple, being completely absorbed.
"Huh? What's going on?"
Lin Shimeng reacted first. Could it be that Grandpa Qin's Peak-Protecting Grand Formation had been activated?
When she was young, she often came to the Seven Stars Peak. The Seventh Elder had told her that although this courtyard looked dilapidated, ordinary people wanting to destroy it was impossible. He had laid down a powerful Formation. But after so many years, she had never seen the Formation. She always thought the Seventh Elder was teasing her. Turns out it was true.
Although the Seven Stars Peak didn't suffer destruction, the powerful explosion made the entire Tianyuan Sect tremble once.
Everyone looked toward the direction of the explosion.