So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

At this time, Chen Yan also came over. He looked at Ling Jiuan with anticipation in his eyes.

He spoke slowly with a smile on his face.

"Ling Jiuan, it's been a long time since you and I last sparred, why don't we..."

Ling Jiuan smiled and responded to his expectations.

"Not impossible. Come on, let's see each other's progress."

Then she summoned the Akabane Sword, and the sword body glowed with a faint red light, as if it was also eager to fight.

Chen Yan held a spear in his hand, the tip of which shone silver in the sun. The two men stood facing each other, and the atmosphere instantly became tense and heated.

"let's start!"

With a crisp sound, the two began to compete.

Since it was just a competition, they both stopped at the right time and had no intention of killing too much.

However, despite this, Chen Yan was quickly defeated.

Although his spear skills were sharp, they were still somewhat inferior to Ling Jiuan's swordsmanship.

Pei Ling, who was watching the fight on the side, had sparkling eyes. Her eyes were full of admiration and amazement when she looked at Ling Jiuan.

She couldn't help but cheer.

"Wow, Jiuan, you are so amazing! Your swordsmanship is simply unmatched!"

As she spoke, she clapped her hands vigorously, her heart deeply shocked.

Ling Jiuan smiled and responded modestly.

"Thank you, Pei Ling. You are also great, but we are just good at different areas."

As she spoke, she put away the Red Feather Sword and looked at Chen Yan, who looked somewhat helpless.

Chen Yan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Forget it, you are my nemesis. I probably won't be your opponent in this life."

Although there was some disappointment in his tone, it was more of admiration and recognition for Ling Jiuan.

He looked at Ling Jiuan, his eyes full of admiration and helplessness.

Ling Jiuan just smiled and didn't say much.

At this time, Lei Tingyi on the side spoke lightly.

"Have you perfected your swordsmanship?"

There was a hint of surprise and appreciation in his tone.

The art of drawing the sword and slashing the sky has reached the ninth level.

Ling Jiuan is really trying his best!

Ling Jiuan nodded and smiled.

"Yes, it's complete. So I was wondering, should I practice other techniques?"

There was a hint of confusion and thought in her tone, as if she was looking for a new direction.

Lei Tingyi looked calm. He glanced at Ling Jiuan and then spoke slowly.

"It seems that you haven't practiced your boxing skills before. Maybe you can try a new field, and you may gain something new."

When Ling Jiuan heard this, he suddenly understood.

Yes, she has always focused on swordsmanship and neglected the practice of other skills.

Maybe it's time to try a new challenge.

"Oh, that's right! You're right. I should try a new technique. Who knows, there might be some unexpected gains!"

Chen Yan on the side was shocked, his eyes widened as if he couldn't believe his ears.

He looked at Ling Jiuan, his tone full of disbelief.

"You are already so powerful? Do you still want to learn boxing?"

Ling Jiuan's expression calmed down. She shook her head gently, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"You know, I don't have any spiritual roots. If I don't cultivate the golden elixir, I will be in the foundation-building stage for my whole life."

Although her tone was calm, it contained deep determination and unwillingness.

Chen Yan spread his hands. He understood Ling Jiuan’s concerns, but at the same time he was full of confidence in his abilities.

"Even if you have just established your foundation, you can still... still defeat many people. Your swordsmanship is already so advanced, and with your boxing skills, won't you be even more invincible?"

Ling Jiuan smiled, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"I don't just want to beat others, I want to break through myself. Practicing boxing is also to give myself another path to follow. After all, in this world of cultivation, strength is everything."

Lei Tingyi watched this scene silently from the side, his eyes full of admiration and expectation.

He knew that Ling Jiuan's decision was not made on impulse but was the result of careful consideration.

He believed that Ling Jiuan would be able to find his own way and become a truly strong man.

What's more, a monk cannot have only one life-saving skill.

"well said!"

Lei Tingyi suddenly spoke. Although his voice was not loud, it was full of power.

"No matter which path you choose, I will support you. Because I know that you have great determination and perseverance. You will definitely be able to break through yourself and become a truly strong person."

Ling Jiuan looked at Lei Tingyi with gratitude. She knew that she was not alone.

Lei Tingyi and she have always shared the same ideals.

Pei Ling sighed, her eyes full of admiration and appreciation for Ling Jiuan.

"If you were a man, I would definitely marry you. You are so attractive."

There was a hint of joking in her tone, but more of it was recognition of Ling Jiuan's strength and determination.

When Ling Jiuan heard this, he waved his hands repeatedly and an awkward smile appeared on his face.

She pointed at Chen Yan standing beside her, trying to change the subject.

"No, your perfect match is here! Chen Yan is a rare good man, you better hold on tight."

When Chen Yan heard this, a helpless smile appeared on his face.

He glanced at Pei Ling and shook his head.

"Ling Jiuan, please don't talk nonsense. Pei Ling is a girl with her own opinions. She won't change her mind just because of what others say."

He doesn't want to get married yet!

Pei Ling also smiled. She looked at Ling Jiuan and Chen Yan with a cunning light in her eyes.

"You two stop arguing, I know what's going on. But, Ling Jiuan, I really think you are very attractive, not only because of your strength, but also because of your determination and courage."

When Ling Jiuan heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

After the competition, Pei Ling suddenly looked at Chen Yan, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

she asked.

"Why don't you spar with Master Lei? Don't you want to see how your strength compares to his?"

When Chen Yan heard this, a look of "are you crazy" appeared on his face.

He widened his eyes, as if he couldn't believe Pei Ling would make such a suggestion.

He waved his hands repeatedly, his tone full of helplessness.

"Don't you know? Lei Tingyi, that pervert, has lost his focus. I'm going to spar with him? Isn't that asking for trouble?"

Pei Ling couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

She patted Chen Yan's shoulder, her tone full of teasing.

"Hey, what are you afraid of? It doesn't matter if you lose. The important thing is the process, isn't it?"

Chen Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head. He knew Pei Ling was joking, but he still couldn't help but sigh.

"Young Master Lei's talent is indeed beyond reach. However, I also have my own pursuits and goals. I don't need to compete with him, I just need to be myself."

Ling Jiuan watched this scene silently from the side, his eyes full of admiration for Chen Yan.

He knew that Chen Yan had his own pride and self-esteem, and he would not easily compare himself with others because he believed in his own strength and value.

At this time, Lei Tingyi also came over.

He glanced at Chen Yan and Pei Ling, then spoke calmly.

"Competition is not about comparing who is stronger or weaker, but about learning from each other and making progress. No matter what the result is, as long as we can learn something from it, it is meaningful."

Hearing this, Chen Yan and Pei Ling both nodded.

They knew that Lei Tingyi was right.

The purpose of competition is not to compete, but to learn from each other and make progress.