books44 Chapter 136 Fighting
Chapter 136 Fighting
The next day, dozens of people from the Tian Sect walked out of the mountain gate, led by Chisongzi, accompanied by three Tian Sect elders and several talented disciples of the younger generation. Following closely behind were the thirty-six disciples who were responsible for setting up the Tiangang Sword Formation.
In the past month, Zhang Liang always kept his promise in mind and fought a fierce battle with the disciples who set up the Tiangang Sword Formation every three days. After a month of hard work, their sword formation level has really improved by a whole level.
Don't underestimate this level of progress. If they follow their previous training methods, such an improvement is equivalent to the effect of three years of hard training in seclusion. Even if they can fully absorb and digest this month's combat experience, their strength will be greatly improved again.
The Tiangang Sword Formation is one of the important foundations of the common inheritance of the Tian Sect and the Ren Sect. Whenever there is a competition between the two major sects, three links will be set up. One of them is the young disciples competing in the Tiangang Sword Formation; the other is the duel between the talented disciples of the younger generation.
Of course, the key battle that really determines the ownership of the Xue Ji Sword is the head-on contest between the two clan leaders. The first two games are mainly used to show the potential of the younger generation and provide training opportunities for young disciples.
Although the Tianzong and Renzong of Taoism have been fighting each other constantly, both trying to determine the winner, they still maintain an alliance in the big picture, after all, they belong to the same lineage of Taoism. However, in recent years, this alliance seems to have begun to break down.
In fact, the distance between Tianzong and Renzong was not far. Both were in the Qinling Mountains. The team of dozens of people moved quickly and arrived at the Renzong's sect in just three days.
When the two sects met, there was no tense confrontation. Instead, they were very polite, as if they were honored guests, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a major sect. In the territory of the Ren Sect, Zhang Liang and others were arranged to rest in the guest room. Many disciples behaved well and did not dare to do anything rude.
Zhang Liang and the three elders gathered in Chisongzi's room. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Master, why is the Human Clan so polite to us?"
Chisongzi smiled and replied, "It has always been like this. Besides, many people from various schools of thought will come to watch this competition. If the Ren Sect finds fault with us, it would be like lowering our status and making people laugh at us for nothing!"
"Will all the philosophers and schools of thought come to watch the ceremony?" Zhang Liang was stunned when he heard this. He originally thought that this was just an internal competition within Taoism.
"That's right. We will invite all the schools of thought that have close relations with our Taoist sect, and they will usually send people to watch the competition. So, this battle is not only about the contest with the Ren Sect, but also an opportunity to show our strength to the other schools of thought!" Chisongzi said seriously.
"Oh, I understand. I wonder what I should do tomorrow?" Zhang Liang was not clear about the specific rules and procedures, so he asked directly.
"It's very simple. Defeat the new leader of the Human Sect, Xiaoyaozi!" Chisongzi smiled calmly and added, "Originally, I was planning to hand over the Xueji Sword to Xiaoyaozi after the competition between the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect. But since we have an outstanding figure like you in the Heavenly Sect, it's obviously better for us to keep it in our hands."
"Master, why are you considering giving the Xue Ji Sword to Xiao Yaozi?" Zhang Liang asked puzzledly.
"Originally, I planned to try to break through that level after the competition between the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect. If I succeed, I will enter the inheritance land and concentrate on cultivation, and I will no longer be able to hold the Snow Sword. If I fail, that's even more unnecessary. The Snow Sword is the symbol of the Taoist leader. Whether it is in the hands of the Heavenly Sect or the Human Sect, it must be controlled by a strong person, otherwise we will lose our Taoist identity!"
"Originally, apart from me, I'm afraid no one in Tianzong could defeat Xiaoyaozi. Fortunately, now we have you!" Chisongzi said with a smile.
Zhang Liang also smiled. Although the Tian Sect and the Ren Sect were still in an alliance, it was safer to hold the Xue Ji Sword in his own hands.
"So that's how it is. I understand." Zhang Liang said with a smile. He was full of confidence in the future. In a dozen years, Xiaoyaozi would at most reach the limit of Grandmaster cultivation. But now, he believed that Xiaoyaozi was definitely not his opponent.
"In addition, I have another purpose for letting you fight in my place, which is to use this opportunity to publicize your identity. After the battle tomorrow, all the schools of thought will know that you will become the next leader of our Tianzong."
"Therefore, in tomorrow's battle, you must not only win, but also win brilliantly. It would be best if you can completely defeat Xiaoyaozi with the help of Tianzong Kung Fu!" Chisongzi smiled happily.
Chisongzi and Zhang Liang were equally confident about whether Zhang Liang could defeat Xiaoyaozi. Five years ago, he had fought with Xiaoyaozi, but at that time Xiaoyaozi was only at the middle stage of Grandmaster, far inferior to Zhang Liang today.
Even though Xiaoyaozi had made some breakthroughs in the past five years, Chisongzi still believed that Xiaoyaozi could not defeat Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang had amazing speed, and if he chose a guerrilla warfare tactic, Chisongzi himself would not be able to deal with Zhang Liang, let alone Xiaoyaozi.
However, when it comes to simply using Tianzong Kung Fu to fight the enemy, I am afraid that not many people will have confidence in Zhang Liang. After all, although Zhang Liang's training time is short, it is only a short month. How can it be compared with Xiaoyaozi's decades of training results?
At this moment, Zhang Liang was constantly weighing in his heart how much chance he would have of winning if he only relied on Tianzong Kung Fu. He even had an urge to use only Tianzong Kung Fu to fight.