7: Duel with the Ice Blade FairyA Battle to Impress

Chapter 7: Duel with the Ice Blade Fairy

A Battle to Impress

The training arena hummed with excitement, filled with disciples, elders, and even high-ranking sect members who had gathered to watch Lin Tian's match against Luo Qingcheng, the Ice Blade Fairy.

Lin Tian stood in the center, his arms crossed, watching as his opponent gracefully stepped forward.

Luo Qingcheng was stunning, her long jet-black hair tied in a loose ponytail, a few stray strands framing her delicate yet coldly indifferent face. Her golden eyes were sharp and unreadable, carrying the weight of someone who had long abandoned emotions for the Dao.

Her snow-white battle robe hugged her figure perfectly, revealing the gentle curves of her full chest and slender waist.

The air around her was frigid, and when she raised her delicate hand, a crystal-blue sword materialized in her grip, its blade humming with icy Qi.

💬 "She's the strongest inner disciple!"

💬 "She has never lost a duel before!"

💬 "Lin Tian may have beaten Bai Feng, but this is different!"

Lin Tian just grinned.

💭 "A cold beauty, huh? Let's see how much she can resist my Silver Tongue."

Just then, his Milf Conqueror System chimed in.

[Ding! New Challenge Quest Activated!]

Quest: Impress Luo Qingcheng in Battle!

Bonus Reward: If you make her flustered, you gain a new skill!

Lin Tian's smirk widened.

💭 "Fluster her? Easy."

Luo Qingcheng raised her blade, her voice as smooth as flowing ice.

"Do not hold back. Show me what you are capable of."

The Duel Begins

SWOOSH!

Without hesitation, Luo Qingcheng vanished.

Lin Tian's instincts screamed as a cold gust of wind hit him from the side. He barely managed to tilt his head as her blade shot past his cheek, slicing a few strands of his hair.

💬 "Fast!"

💬 "She almost cut him in an instant!"

Lin Tian grinned.

💭 "Damn, she's good."

Before she could retreat, he spun around, catching her wrist mid-air.

Her golden eyes widened slightly in shock.

"Not bad," he whispered, his grip firm but gentle.

[Ding! Silver Tongue Effect Activated!]

For just a split second, her cheeks gained the faintest hint of pink.

But then, her expression hardened, and a sudden blast of ice Qi forced Lin Tian to let go. He skidded back, frost forming on the ground beneath his feet.

A Battle of Speed and Skill

Luo Qingcheng wasted no time.

She raised her free hand, forming a dozen floating ice blades, all aimed directly at Lin Tian.

"Ice Lotus Formation!" she declared.

The blades shot toward him like a storm.

Lin Tian's eyes gleamed.

Instead of dodging, he ran straight toward her.

💬 "Is he insane?!"

At the last second, he twisted his body, weaving between the flying ice daggers with impossible agility.

He reached her in an instant—so close that he could smell the faint scent of jasmine and snow on her.

Luo Qingcheng's eyes widened slightly again.

"Too close," she murmured.

Lin Tian just grinned.

"You should be careful," he whispered near her ear. "It's dangerous to let a man get this close."

[Ding! Luo Qingcheng's composure wavers! Favorability +3!]

She quickly leaped back, this time noticeably more cautious.

She frowned slightly, a rare sign of emotion breaking through her icy mask.

"You are… different from the others," she admitted.

Lin Tian laughed. "You'll get used to it."

She narrowed her eyes. "Don't be arrogant. I haven't gone all out yet."

She raised her sword again, the air dropping in temperature.

Lin Tian grinned wider.

💭 "Alright, Ice Fairy. Let's turn up the heat."

Su Meiyu Watches with Interest

Meanwhile, high above the arena, on a secluded balcony, Su Meiyu leaned against a railing, watching the duel with an amused smile.

Her crimson hair fluttered, her nine fluffy tails swaying behind her.

She lazily sipped a cup of wine.

"Hmm… This boy is quite entertaining," she murmured.

A mature woman standing beside her chuckled.

"Are you actually interested in a disciple, Elder Su?"

Su Meiyu smirked. "Perhaps. He has… potential."

Her golden fox eyes gleamed.

"Let's see if he can handle an even bigger challenge."

Final Clash: Melting the Ice Fairy's Composure

Back in the arena, Luo Qingcheng made her final move.

She dashed forward, unleashing a blinding arc of ice Qi, aiming straight for Lin Tian's chest.

Lin Tian raised his own hand, channeling his newly refined Qi.

BOOM!

The two attacks collided mid-air, sending a shockwave through the arena. Ice shards exploded in all directions, leaving the stage covered in frost.

As the dust settled, Lin Tian and Luo Qingcheng stood only a few inches apart.

Both were slightly out of breath.

Lin Tian smirked. "That was fun."

Luo Qingcheng's golden eyes stared into his, searching for something.

Finally, she exhaled softly and lowered her blade.

"You win," she admitted.

The crowd erupted in shock.

💬 "Lin Tian won?!"

💬 "He actually forced her to surrender?!"

💬 "Impossible!"

But Lin Tian wasn't done yet.

He took a bold step forward and tilted her chin up slightly with his finger.

"Don't be too disappointed," he murmured. "You can always challenge me again… if you want another close encounter."

[Ding! Luo Qingcheng is visibly flustered! Favorability +5!]

Her eyes widened before she quickly turned away, but not before he caught the faint rosy blush dusting her cheeks.

💭 "Another critical hit!"

Aftermath & A Private Invitation

As Lin Tian walked off the battlefield, feeling completely satisfied, a sect elder suddenly appeared before him.

"You are summoned," the elder said. "Sect Mistress Yue Qingyan wishes to speak with you—alone."

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow.

💭 "Alone, huh?"

This day just kept getting better.

End of Chapter 7