Farmer Girl Reborn: I Play the Pig and Eat the Tiger in the World of Immortal Cultivation

Actual combat counterattack, senior sister helps

A blood-red light, like a venomous snake, pierced the air with a sharp sound as it bore down on Yan Yue. The air around them seemed to freeze, and the disciples could even smell the sickening stench of blood. Many subconsciously covered their mouths and noses, unable to bear witness to the tragedy that would follow. Yan Yue felt that this attack was even more elusive. The blood curse seemed to have a mind of its own, locking onto her like a maggot on her tarsal bone, leaving her with no escape.

She didn't dare be careless. Her experience as a psychic in her previous life taught her that such an attack, charged with intense negative energy, must not be taken head-on. She tapped her toes, her figure shifting like a ghost, twisting and turning in the narrow space, trying to find the Blood Curse's weakness. A blood-red light brushed past her, bringing with it gusts of chilling wind that stung her cheeks.

While dodging, Yan Yue also struggled to find a way to break it. She channeled the hidden spiritual energy within her body, quietly probing the energy composition of the Blood Curse. This energy was cold and sinister, filled with resentment and murder, incompatible with the pure spiritual power she cultivated. She tried to construct a defense with her spiritual power, but found the Blood Curse's corrosiveness was so strong that her spiritual barrier was as fragile as paper, vulnerable to a single blow.

Seeing Yan Yue's precarious situation, Senior Brother Qin's face lit up with a sinister grin. "Yan Yue, weren't you very formidable? Why are you hiding like a rat now?" His tone was filled with mockery and complacency, as if he had already witnessed Yan Yue being tortured to death by him.

Commander Fang stood aside, a sneer on his lips. He had long since accepted bribes from the elders who opposed Yan Yue, and in this actual combat assessment, he was determined to bring Yan Yue down in disgrace, ideally, to his death on the stage.

At this critical moment, a clear voice rang out, "Brother Qin, aren't you going too far? The actual combat assessment should have been limited to a specific point, yet you resorted to such a sinister spell. Aren't you afraid of the elders' blame?"

The one who spoke was Senior Sister Xiao. She stood at the edge of the crowd, looking at Yan Yue with concern. She had always admired Yan Yue's courage and perseverance, and couldn't stand Senior Brother Qin's bullying.

Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Qin's expression changed slightly, but he insisted, "Senior Sister Xiao, this is just a sparring match, why take it so seriously? Besides, Yan Yue is full of tricks, I have to be on guard."

Senior Sister Xiao wanted to say something more, but Commander Fang interrupted her: "Senior Sister Xiao, this is a real-life assessment. Life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by heaven. It's best if you don't interfere."

Commander Fang's tone was firm, his eyes a warning. Senior Sister Xiao, knowing Commander Fang and Senior Brother Qin were in cahoots, became even more concerned for Yan Yue's safety. She gritted her teeth and pretended to step back, but while Commander Fang wasn't paying attention, she quietly winked at Yan Yue and made a subtle gesture.

Yan Yue understood, a gleam in his eyes... "Brother Qin, do you think you can defeat me like this?"

Yan Yue understood immediately. Senior Sister Xiao's hint instantly revealed Senior Brother Qin's Blood Curse's weakness. That subtle movement clearly indicated a fleeting pause in the Blood Curse's trajectory. A subtle smile played on Yan Yue's lips. Just before the Blood Curse struck her, she jerked sideways, narrowly avoiding a vital area. A blood-red light brushed against her arm. Though only a minor scratch, it still left her feeling the chill and corrosive force of the Blood Curse. But her bet was right; this was precisely the moment when the Blood Curse was at its weakest.

Brother Qin, seeing Yan Yue escape yet another blow, seethed with rage, his expression growing even more sinister. "Bitch, I wonder how long you can hide!" He roared, his hands rapidly forming seals as the Blood Curse struck again, this time even more swiftly and intensely than before, practically blocking all of Yan Yue's escape routes.

Yan Yue resisted and counterattacked simultaneously. She didn't dare to unleash her true strength, relying only on the experience and skills from her past lives to grapple with Senior Brother Qin. Her form was nimble, her footwork ethereal, like a butterfly dancing in a blood-red storm. Every dodge was thrilling, every counterattack perfectly timed.

The disciples around the arena were stunned. They had never expected that Yan Yue, an outer disciple, could fight against the inner disciple, Senior Brother Qin, to such an extent that it was difficult to determine the winner. Some disciples who had originally disdained Yan Yue also began to look upon her with new eyes.

"This Yan Yue is really quite capable."

"Yeah, I didn't expect that she could escape Brother Qin's blood curse."

"However, Senior Brother Qin is an inner disciple after all, and his strength is far superior to hers. She will lose in the end."

Commander Fang frowned as he looked at the situation on the field. He hadn't expected Yan Yue to be so stubborn. If things continued like this, he wouldn't be able to achieve the result he wanted.

At this moment, Senior Brother Qin suddenly pulled out a magical weapon from his storage bag—a pitch-black dagger emitting a faint, cold glow. The dagger was engraved with strange runes, and a heart-pounding energy wave emanated from it.

"Yan Yue, prepare to die!" A fierce light flashed in Senior Brother Qin's eyes. He injected spiritual power into the dagger. The dagger suddenly shone brightly and turned into a black lightning, piercing Yan Yue's heart.

This sudden change made everyone gasp. It was obvious that this dagger was no ordinary item; the energy contained within it was enough to kill Yan Yue instantly.

Senior Sister Xiao exclaimed, "Be careful!"

Commander Fang's mouth curled up into a sinister smile, as if he had already witnessed the scene of Yan Yuexiang's death.

However, facing this fatal blow, Yan Yue's face showed no sign of panic. Her eyes were as sharp as torches, fixed on the rapidly flying dagger, and she silently recited a mantra from her past life... "Concentrate!"

Yan Yue softly shouted "Congeal!" An invisible wave rapidly spread out from her center. This wasn't some powerful offensive spell, but a small technique she'd accidentally learned in a previous life—the Stasis Technique. It couldn't cause any substantial damage, but it could briefly disrupt the flow of surrounding spiritual energy, so subtle it was almost imperceptible. Just as the black dagger was about to pierce Yan Yue's heart, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to solidify, and the dagger's speed suddenly slowed, as if it were sinking into a quagmire.

This sudden change shocked Brother Qin. He stared at what was happening in front of him in disbelief, wondering why his attack had suddenly failed. He had acquired this dagger at great cost; it was incredibly powerful and had never failed.

Yan Yue seized this fleeting opportunity. She flashed and appeared beside Senior Brother Qin like a ghost. She didn't use any magic, but simply stretched out her hand and gently pushed Senior Brother Qin's chest.

Senior Brother Qin was caught off guard. This seemingly gentle push, but it contained a subtle force that pushed him directly off the stage.

With a loud "bang", Senior Brother Qin fell heavily outside the ring, looking very miserable.

The entire place was silent, everyone was stunned by this sudden change. They could never have imagined that Yan Yue, who was originally at an absolute disadvantage, would actually turn defeat into victory in such a clever way.

A hint of joy flashed in Senior Sister Xiao's eyes. She was happy for Yan Yue's wit and courage.

Commander Fang's face turned ashen. He didn't expect that his plan would be thwarted so easily by Yan Yue.

Hiding in the shadows, Nong Jin finally relaxed his frayed nerves as he saw Yan Yue escape danger. He took a deep breath, his eyes filled with tenderness and admiration. A warm feeling welled up in his heart, and he felt proud of Yan Yue's strength and wisdom.

Yan Yue felt Nong Jin's concern and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. This made her more determined and gave her more strength to face the challenges ahead.

Senior Brother Qin got up from the ground, his face grim and his eyes filled with resentment. He glared at Yan Yue fiercely and said through gritted teeth, "Yan Yue, just wait for me, I won't let you go!"

Yan Yue looked at him calmly, a sneer on her lips. She knew that Senior Brother Qin would not give up, and this battle was just the beginning.

The other disciples around the arena were also ready to make a move. They saw Yan Yue's weakness and also saw the opportunity to defeat her.

A sinister glint flashed in Commander Fang's eyes. He knew that he had to come up with a new way to stop Yan Yue as soon as possible, otherwise his plan would completely fail.

Yan Yue took a deep breath. She knew that the next battle would be even more difficult. She had to be more careful and cautious to survive this test.

At this moment, a majestic voice suddenly sounded: "Stop!"

An old man in a white robe, with an air of immortality, appeared on the stage. He was Elder Su from the sect, highly respected and with unfathomable strength.

Elder Su's gaze fell on Yan Yue, and he said in a cold tone: "Yan Yue, you have violated the assessment rules..." He paused, and a barely perceptible cunning flashed in his eyes.