The Cultivation Method of Junior Sister is Unscientific

The second round began.

Ma Hongyu distributed one hundred Soul-Calming Fruit seeds to each contestant.

He then explained, “You each have one hundred Soul-Calming Fruit seeds. All seeds have a certain failure rate, so it’s impossible for all of them to sprout. In this round, we’ll compare the number of sprouted seeds. The more seeds that sprout, the better your performance in this round. However, to avoid affecting the contestants’ mindset, we won’t reveal the results of this round to either of you.”

Ye Cheng took a deep breath.

He still didn’t know what caused the strange tremors in the previous round. The surrounding disciples were clearly discussing it, but due to the barrier, he couldn’t hear anything.

This Yun Jin… had she really mastered Earth Control Technique?

Even if she had, surely it wouldn’t warrant such a strong reaction from everyone?

With these thoughts weighing on his mind, Ye Cheng’s face grew increasingly pale.

For years, he had studied under Ma Hongyu, focusing solely on cultivating spirit plants. As a result, his mental fortitude was considerably weaker than that of ordinary disciples.

Aware of this, Ma Hongyu struggled to maintain a calm exterior and withheld the results, fearing it might affect Ye Cheng’s performance.

But as he glanced at Ye Cheng, he couldn’t help but worry.

This child’s psychological resilience was far too fragile. It remained to be seen whether he could perform normally in the upcoming trials.

It was too late for words of encouragement now; it all depended on Ye Cheng himself.

“The second round officially begins,” Ma Hongyu sighed, his face betraying no emotion as he made the announcement and retreated outside the barrier.

Those outside the barrier could hear what was happening inside, but Yun Jin and Ye Cheng couldn’t hear anything from the outside.

This made Ye Cheng uneasy, while Yun Jin remained unconcerned.

After all, her emotional value was still increasing, and at a good rate. She had no reason to worry.

This round tested their proficiency with the Minor Cloud Rain Technique.

Ye Cheng struggled to compose himself, then cast a spell to summon a small cloud and began nurturing the seeds.

“Among Brother Ye’s three spirit roots, his water root is the strongest, and his Minor Cloud Rain Technique is his best skill,” one of Ye Cheng’s fellow disciples couldn’t help but comment.

“This time, Brother Ye should win without a doubt.”

“I heard Yun Jin has five spirit roots. Cultivators with five spirit roots usually have very balanced root strengths. Brother Ye has gold, water, and earth roots, but his water attribute is the strongest, followed by gold, with earth being the weakest. So it’s understandable that he fell slightly behind in the Earth Control Technique competition.”

Understandable, my foot…

She was just a sword cultivator who had only practiced planting techniques for ten days, yet she had mastered Earth Control Technique to such a degree. It was downright bizarre!

But!

As Ye Cheng’s junior disciples, they had to keep up appearances.

Otherwise, where would their faction’s pride be?

Ye Cheng’s control over the Minor Cloud Rain Technique was indeed masterful. Under its nurturing effects, the soil quickly became moist.

Ma Hongyu couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction.

Thankfully, Ye Cheng had maintained his composure.

As long as he could perform normally, then this time…

Just as he thought this, Ma Hongyu instinctively glanced at Yun Jin.

Ye Danxia also stared intently at Yun Jin.

This competition was a matter of life and death for her!

She didn’t want to die.

So Yun Jin couldn’t win, she absolutely must not win!

Everyone already knew of Ye Cheng’s excellence. His good performance was expected and unremarkable.

But Yun Jin?

She was different.

For some reason, everyone wanted to see her pull off more outrageous moves.

Under everyone’s gaze, Yun Jin leisurely began her spell.

Once again, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to fluctuate.

Zhao Wuji’s expression changed slightly.

She had actually grasped the Minor Cloud Rain Technique as well.

He couldn’t help but look at Ma Hongyu.

Cold sweat covered Ma Hongyu’s forehead as he hurriedly transmitted his thoughts, “Sect Leader, she’s barely grasped the basics. She’s no match for Ye Cheng.”

Zhao Wuji could only nod, his eyes fixed on Yun Jin.

This time, Ye Cheng absolutely could not lose.

Otherwise.

Not only would Ye Danxia’s life be in danger.

He would also have to return the spirit fields to each peak completely.

Reduced income was one thing.

On the other hand, he would lose one of his means of controlling these people.

For him, it would be a massive loss!

Yun Jin finished casting her spell, and a rain cloud appeared in the sky.

Ma Hongyu quickly sensed it and let out a small sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, it was only a level two rain cloud, not yet at level three. She probably couldn’t match Ye Cheng.

“Level two Minor Cloud Rain Technique…”

“How did she reach this level in just ten days?”

“Weren’t sword cultivators supposed to be incapable of learning planting techniques?”

“When has Junior Sister Yun ever conformed to common sense?”

“True.”

“Reaching level two in ten days, Yun Jin’s talent for planting techniques is simply terrifying. However, Brother Ye is already at level three. No matter how talented she is, she’s likely to fail this time.”

“What a pity. We should have given her a few more days. If she had another ten days, she might have been able to win.”

“Youth and overconfidence, ah.”

Yue Zhao listened to these discussions and sighed.

You have no idea how terrifying this Minor Cloud Rain Technique truly is.

Yun Jin looked at the rain cloud, clearly dissatisfied.

To everyone’s surprise, she leisurely drew out a sword.

The crowd was bewildered.

What’s going on? Is she going to practice swordsmanship again?

Yun Jin smiled at the rain cloud in the sky and said, “You’re so small. I’m not satisfied at all.”

The crowd was speechless.

Is she blaming the rain cloud?

“I guess I’ll have to help you out,” Yun Jin sighed. She held her sword, her expression suddenly becoming incredibly sharp.

Help?

How could she help?

Before anyone could react.

Suddenly.

The surrounding spiritual energy began to fluctuate violently.

Spiritual energy from ten miles around surged towards Yun Jin like mad.

Even Ye Cheng’s rain cloud trembled. Startled, he quickly cast a spell to stabilize it.

But the spiritual energy around him continued to flow towards the other side.

Ye Cheng’s face changed.

What was happening on Yun Jin’s side now?

The surging spiritual energy converged before Yun Jin, forming a blue water dragon.

The water dragon was enormous, yet it obediently coiled around Yun Jin, clearly demonstrating her terrifying mastery over spiritual energy control.

Yun Jin looked at the rain cloud and called out slowly, “Blue Lotus Sword Technique!”

Her sword moved!

The entire crowd was about to lose their minds.

What did she say?

Blue Lotus Sword Technique?

Everyone knew that Yun Jin had a habit of announcing her techniques before using them.

What she just announced was the Blue Lotus Sword Technique?

Elder Sword could no longer control himself. He sprang to his feet, his gaze fixed on Yun Jin, his expression incredibly solemn.

He had given Yun Jin a year, but now, only half a month had passed!

Mastering the Blue Lotus Sword Technique in half a month!

Was that even possible?

As the blue water dragon coiled around her, Yun Jin pointed her sword at the rain cloud and said slowly, “First Wave!”

The water dragon instantly transformed into a massive tidal wave, surging violently towards the rain cloud in the sky.

(End of Chapter)