Seeking Immortality

Before the game, under the No. 5 stone platform. The spectators were waiting for the game to start, talking to each other.

"Brother, who do you think will win this competition?"

"That must be Dongfang Qingling. She has always been the most popular candidate to enter the final 16."

"That's not necessarily true. You haven't seen Xu Qingfan's moves in the previous few games. His Taoism is unique and gorgeous, unprecedented; and his movement speed is extremely fast, which is very powerful. If I were to say, although Dongfang Qingling had the highest voice before, she must not be Xu Qingfan's opponent."

"Isn't Dongfang Qingling powerful? You have also seen her moves in the previous three games. Her opponents were all solved by her cleanly and neatly. None of them could withstand more than three incense sticks. time. Moreover, as the beloved disciple of Master Dai Huajie, she has many magical instruments in her hands, each of which is powerful. I would say that Xu Qingfan has no power to resist her at all. "

"Xu Qingfan is in the late stage of fasting, while Dongfang Qingling is only in the middle stage of fasting. Xu Qingfan has the advantage in terms of skill."

"Although Xu Qingfan's skill is stronger than Dongfang Qingling, she has more magical instruments. Moreover, Dongfang Qingling's control over Taoism has always been among the best among the low-level disciples of Jiuhuamen."

Amidst this heated discussion, Xu Qingfan slowly walked to the bottom of the No. 5 stage. When the onlookers saw him coming, they consciously made way for him to walk to the front of the stage smoothly, quietly waiting for their own competition to begin.

Today's competition for Xu Qingfan will be his last competition on the No. 5 stone platform. If he wins this competition, he can enter the final 16, and he will be one step closer to the goal of taking back Lu Huayan's relics.

But his opponent this time was not simple. It was Dongfang Qingling, who had the greatest reputation and the highest voice on the No. 5 stone platform.

Dongfang Qingling was the favorite disciple of Dai Huajie, a master of the "Hua" generation of Jiuhua Sect, who was known for his strange temper and his love for the weak. He doted on her and gave her many magic tools. It is said that Dongfang Qingling's belongings were enough to make an ordinary master of the Xudan period ashamed to death. This shows that.

And Dongfang Qingling did not live up to Dai Huajie's high expectations of her. In a very short time, she made a big name in Jiuhua Sect and was considered a genius second only to Jin Qinghan and Feng Qingtian, especially her control of water-based Taoism was superb. Although she was only 28 years old this year, she had already reached the cultivation level of the middle stage of the Bigu. In addition, she had several powerful magic tools in her hands, so she was a rare opponent among the fellow disciples of the same level in Jiuhua Sect.

In the final competition of each stone platform, the No. 5 stone platform was different from the other stone platforms used as competition venues. There is only one seeded player on each of the other stone platforms, so the suspense of the last round of competition is very small. For example, Feng Qingtian will definitely win the second stone platform, and Jin Qinghan will definitely win the third stone platform.

In comparison, the suspense of the fifth stone platform is much greater. Originally, everyone thought that Dongfang Qingling would easily stand out and enter the final 16. But unexpectedly, Xu Qingfan, who has never been famous, suddenly emerged and became famous. He showed a clearly superior strength in the second and third competitions. The gorgeous and terrifying Taoism and the agile and strange figure have brought him great reputation and many supporters. So who will win the fifth stone platform and enter the final 16 has recently become a topic of frequent debate among the low-level disciples of Jiuhuamen. Xu Qingfan and Dongfang Qingling's respective supporters have their own opinions.

It is precisely because of this that the audience around the fifth stone platform where Xu Qingfan is today is far more than other stone platforms.

When Xu Qingfan came to the bottom of the fifth stone platform in a plain dress, he attracted the surprised and surprised eyes of countless people around the stone platform.

In Jiuhua Sect, although there is no clear rule, according to convention, disciples should wear the robes uniformly issued by Jiuhua Sect. Unless your strength reaches the Jindan stage, no one dares to care about what you wear.

But Xu Qingfan was too lazy to pay attention to the surprised looks of the people around him. He has not recovered from the grief of Yue Qingru's death last night, and he is in no mood to care about other people's thoughts.

When the elder who was the referee announced the start of the game, Xu Qingfan walked slowly onto the stone platform. After bowing to the elder who was the referee, he stood quietly on the stone platform waiting for his opponent to appear.

But what surprised Xu Qingfan was that his opponent this time did not appear for a long time.

After three cups of tea.

"Dongfang Qingling is here!!"

Just when Xu Qingfan and the onlookers had been waiting for a long time and were gradually getting impatient, someone suddenly shouted loudly.

Facing an opponent who dared to be late for so long in the sect competition, Xu Qingfan couldn't help his curiosity and turned his head to look down the stage.

I saw a group of women in the distance, surrounding two women like stars and moons. One of the two women seemed to be middle-aged, but her eyes were full of vicissitudes, exuding a faint sense of oppression, and her face was serious. The other woman was about 28 years old, with a beautiful face and big, bright eyes. She was not wearing the standard long gown of Jiuhuamen, but a goose yellow long skirt. When she walked, her eyes kept rolling around, and she seemed to be a little lively and cunning.

"These two people should be Uncle Dai Huajie and Junior Sister Dongfang Qingling." Xu Qingfan guessed secretly while standing on the stage.

When the women came near the stone platform, the onlookers consciously gave up the best place, obviously worried about the women.

As Xu Qingfan expected, the beautiful woman walked up to the stone platform after whispering a few words to the middle-aged woman, and then bowed casually to the elder who was the referee, indicating that the competition could begin.

The elder was obviously dissatisfied with Dongfang Qingling's lateness and impoliteness, but he still nodded reluctantly and announced the start of the competition. He didn't say much because he was obviously worried about Dai Huajie, which also shows how powerful Dai Huajie is in Jiuhuamen.

When Xu Qingfan observed Dongfang Qingling closely, he was even more amazed. Her eyebrows were like willows, her eyes were like stars, her face was like peach blossoms, she was as graceful as a startled swan, and as gentle as a swimming dragon.

When Xu Qingfan was looking at Dongfang Qingling, Dongfang Qingling was also looking at Xu Qingfan carefully. She had heard about the sudden fame of her opponent this time, but now after a closer look, she found that although this person's face was delicate, it was also ordinary. It was only his elegant and calm temperament that slightly showed his extraordinaryness. When he saw her, he did not have any concerns like his previous opponents, but remained calm and stable. The most noteworthy thing was that there was a trace of melancholy and vicissitudes in his eyes that did not match his age.

"I am Xu Qingfan, please give me more advice." Xu Qingfan bowed to Dongfang Qingling and said lightly.

"My name is Dongfang Qingling." Dongfang Qingling said while looking at Xu Qingfan curiously. When she spoke, the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, and there were two faint dimples on her face, as if she was smiling.

"Please let Junior Sister Dongfang make the first move." Xu Qingfan originally thought that after the introductions were completed, it was time to compete, but after waiting for a long time, he found that Dongfang Qingling was just looking at him curiously, and had no intention of making a move, so he could only urge helplessly.

"Why should I make the first move?" Dongfang Qingling asked with a sly smile as she rolled her eyes.

"Because you are a woman, Junior Sister Dongfang." Xu Qingfan explained.

"Why should I make the first move since I am a woman?" Dongfang Qingling asked again with a chuckle, her two bright and lively eyes curved into two long crescents because of her smile.

"I was born in the Southern Wilds, and this is the rule in the Southern Wilds." Xu Qingfan frowned slightly after hearing Dongfang Qingling's question, but still explained patiently.

"But I am not from the Southern Wilds, why should I abide by your Southern Wilds' rules?" Dongfang Qingling asked with a smug look in her eyes.

Xu Qingfan listened to Dongfang Qingling's continuous questions, and he couldn't help but gradually became impatient. If it were the past, Xu Qingfan would have patiently explained to Dongfang Qingling. But today, his senior brother Yue Qingru had just passed away, so he really didn't feel like wasting time explaining these questions to the junior sister in front of him who was obviously teasing him.

What he wanted to do most now was to return to the back mountain after the game and be alone.

So Xu Qingfan said calmly: "Since Junior Sister Dongfang is unwilling to make the first move, I will have to make the first move reluctantly. Please don't blame me, Junior Sister."

"Wait! One last question." Dongfang Qingling interrupted Xu Qingfan at the moment before he was about to make the move.

"Excuse me, Junior Sister?" Xu Qingfan asked helplessly.

"Why are you wearing such clothes? Like mourning clothes." Dongfang Qingling asked curiously.

"Just last night, my senior brother passed away." Xu Qingfan explained calmly.

"Oh, that's it. I'm so sorry." Dongfang Qingling apologized. But Xu Qingfan didn't hear how much sincerity was in her voice.

"It doesn't matter." Xu Qingfan responded: "Can the competition start now?"

"Of course..." Dongfang Qingling's eyes turned, and she suddenly made a move when she was halfway through her words. With both hands raised, a sea-blue ribbon-like magic weapon suddenly tied Xu Qingfan.

Facing Dongfang Qingling's sudden attack, Xu Qingfan cursed inwardly "despicable". But his reaction was also very fast, and his body instantly moved out of the attack range of the blue ribbon. The blue ribbon only tied up the residual image left by Xu Qingfan and returned.

"Hmph~!" Xu Qingfan snorted coldly, and after moving out of the attack range of the blue scarf, he did not stop and immediately rushed towards Dongfang Qingling.

Because Xu Qingfan's speed was too fast, when Dongfang Qingling reacted, Xu Qingfan had already appeared beside her and reached out to grab her.

Just when Xu Qingfan thought he was going to win, the goose yellow dress on Dongfang Qingling suddenly flashed, and Xu Qingfan felt a huge resistance coming from three inches around Dongfang Qingling, which made Xu Qingfan's right hand ache slightly.

And Dongfang Qingling also retreated under the huge impact of Xu Qingfan, and stopped at the edge of the stone platform. With his hands waving quickly, several talismans turned into huge fireballs and hit Xu Qingfan.

Seeing that Dongfang Qingling was already prepared, Xu Qingfan sighed helplessly. He did not pursue the victory again, but dodged the fireball and began to move around the field, preparing to find an opportunity to attack again.

Seeing Xu Qingfan dodge away, Dongfang Qingling breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest and said, "It was a close call. Fortunately, I remembered to wear the 'Ni Hongyi' today, otherwise I would have been defeated by you just now."

"I'm sorry to make you laugh." Xu Qingfan settled his body and said lightly.

"However, although I have heard that you are very fast, I didn't expect it to be so fast. Fortunately, I have already thought of a countermeasure." Dongfang Qingling smiled sweetly, took out a crystal ball from her sleeve, and said, "This magic weapon is called the Ice Ball, Senior Brother, you have to be careful."

As she spoke, Dongfang Qingling raised the "Ice Ball" and shouted loudly: "Ten Thousand Miles of Ice!"

Instantly, the crystal ball emitted dazzling white rays of light. Wherever the rays of light reached, a thick layer of ice formed on the ground, smooth and crystal clear.

After doing all this, Dongfang Qingling put away the "Ice Ball" and said with a proud smile: "How is it? My "Ice Ball" is powerful, right? Now the ground is covered with ice, so slippery, can you still run so fast?"

"Indeed, this way I can't move quickly." Xu Qingfan said lightly without caring: "In that case, I will use other methods to defeat you."

As he spoke, Xu Qingfan's ten fingers changed one after another like orchids blooming, and countless flowers and plants rushed out of Xu Qingfan's fingertips and attacked Dongfang Qingling one after another.

"So beautiful!" Dongfang Qingling's eyes were blurred as she watched countless colorful flowers and plants swarming towards her, but her hands did not stop. The water spirit in her body glowed and turned into water walls to block her. In the midst of her busy schedule, she was still sighing with amazement, which made Xu Qingfan speechless.

Seeing that the Explosive Flame Flowers and Blade Grass she had sent out were blocked outside by Dongfang Qingling's water wall. Although she broke through three water walls in a row, it did not pose any threat to Dongfang Qingling. Xu Qingfan suddenly had an idea and showed his magic weapon "Ku Rong Ruler", letting the dark blue "Ku Rong Ruler" also attack Dongfang Qingling in the red and green flowers and plants.

As a human-level intermediate magic weapon, the "Ku Rong Ruler" is much more powerful than the Explosive Flame Flowers and Blade Grass, and its attack is more flexible. It bypassed the water wall and rushed to Dongfang Qingling in an instant. Dongfang Qingling also reacted very quickly. After finding something wrong, she quickly showed a blue small sword to block the sneak attack of the "Ku Rong Ruler". Although a little embarrassed, but also a narrow escape.

Seeing that the Explosion Flower and Blade Grass could not break through Dongfang Qingling's water wall for a while, and the "Withering and Flourishing Ruler" was also entangled by the opponent's magic weapon, it could not do its best for a while. Xu Qingfan stopped attacking and took back the "Withering and Flourishing Ruler", and stopped doing useless work. He frowned and looked at Dongfang Qingling in front of him, thinking about how to defeat the enemy. He consumed a lot of spiritual energy in the first two matches, and it has not recovered yet, so he can't keep attacking like this, otherwise the spiritual energy in his body will be exhausted in advance.

It seems that the rumors are true. This Dongfang Qingling really has many magic weapons. In a short period of time, he actually used four or five different magic weapons. It's really annoying to compare with others.

When Xu Qingfan stopped attacking, Dongfang Qingling also breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't expect that Xu Qingfan's attack power was so strong. If it weren't for the many magic weapons in her hands, she would have been defeated long ago. Even so, she almost couldn't hold on just now.

"You're done attacking, it's my turn."

I can't let him attack like this anymore. Thinking of this, Dongfang Qingling smiled and said to Xu Qingfan. As she spoke, she pinched her fingers together, and the water spirit that had originally turned into a water wall slowly gathered and gradually transformed into the shape of a dragon.

"Water Dragon Roar!" With Dongfang Qingling's shout, the water dragon roared and rushed towards Xu Qingfan.

Facing the fierce water dragon, Xu Qingfan was not afraid at all. He just snorted coldly, changed his fingers, and several wide and thick "iron cattail leaves" blocked in front of him, barely blocking the impact of the water dragon. Seeing Xu Qingfan's defense, Dongfang Qingling chuckled, changed her finger gesture, and shouted again: "Flood Waves Strike!!"

In an instant, the water spirit that had originally gathered into a water dragon turned into a flood again, rushing towards Xu Qingfan.

There are two things in the world that can enter as long as there is a gap. One is wind, and the other is water. Although Xu Qingfan's iron cattail leaves have amazing defense, they still cannot stop the invisible and intangible flood. Finally, after holding on for a long time, Xu Qingfan could no longer resist the surging flood and was soon submerged in the flood.

This wave of flood not only made Xu Qingfan powerless to resist, but also shocked the spectators off the field. Facing the flood rushing towards them, everyone was about to suffer, but heard the elder who was the referee shouting: "Stop!!"

In an instant, a pale yellow barrier enveloped the entire stone platform, blocking the surging flood that was about to burst out, saving the spectators from a disaster.

As for Xu Qingfan, when he was about to be washed out of the field by the flood, he was quick-witted, and the two qi of withering and flourishing in his body circulated rapidly. Countless "hundred-year-old trees" that could grow quickly began to appear on the field to slow down the violence of the flood. As more and more trees appeared, the flood's offensive became weaker and weaker. When a small forest appeared on Xu Qingfan's side of the field, the flood could no longer threaten Xu Qingfan.

Finally, the flood receded and turned into water spirit energy again and was taken back into Dongfang Qingling's body.

"How is it? Am I awesome?" Dongfang Qingling asked the somewhat embarrassed Xu Qingfan with a slightly smug smile.

"Very awesome. You are the second best person I have ever seen in the transformation and use of Taoism." Xu Qingfan said sincerely.

"Since I am so strong, why don't you admit defeat?" Dongfang Qingling asked cunningly with a wink.

"Unfortunately, it is you who should admit defeat this time." Xu Qingfan ignored Dongfang Qingling's words and just sighed.

"Why should it be me?"

"Try to circulate the spiritual energy in your body again now." Xu Qingfan said with a faint smile.

Dongfang Qingling tried to circulate the spiritual energy in her body in confusion, but her face suddenly changed, and she could no longer smile.

"Do you feel that you can't circulate it at will and that the spiritual energy is stagnant?" Xu Qingfan said faintly.

"What's going on?" Dongfang Qingling's expression became a little frightened.

"This is called Solving Spirit Grass, which is necessary for monks to make alchemy." At some point, a small gray leaf appeared on the tip of Xu Qingfan's finger, and he said quietly: "The biggest feature of this grass is It can be dissolved into the spiritual energy. If you take it, it has a good effect on strengthening the meridians. But if you take it in large amounts, it has a side effect, which is that it cannot mobilize the spiritual energy in the body at will within two hours. "

"And I just happened to foolishly use the large-scale Taoist technique 'Hong Tao Wave Strike', which gave you an opportunity?" Dongfang Qingling asked.

"That's true. If you keep using the Tao method of 'Water Dragon Roar', which is the materialization of spiritual energy, or if you use the Tao method that can be completed quickly and the one-time attack method, I really can't do anything to you. But you By using this continuous attack method, the water aura in your body was everywhere around me, and finally the remaining aura was taken back into the body, which gave me a chance." Xu Qingfan said calmly: "So it's a fluke that I won this time. Junior sister, you don't have to mind."

After hearing Xu Qingfan's words, Dongfang Qingling bit her lower lip and stared at Xu Qingfan fiercely. She turned around and said helplessly to the referee: "I admit defeat." After saying that, she walked off the field without even looking back.

After seeing the end of his beloved disciple, Dai Huajie hurried over to comfort him. After comforting him for a long time, he left with Dongfang Qingling and others. Before leaving, he gave Xu Qingfan a fierce look.

"Uncle Dai is really protecting his shortcomings." Xu Qingfan said with a wry smile.

ps: Also, let me ask you weakly, why no one has joined my book club?