Chapter 91: Little Qiao needs to work hard to become stronger
No matter what, they couldn't lose to these sarcastic scholars, cunning magicians, and bald donkeys!
With this thought in mind, the disciples from the three schools refused to back down!
Qiao Wan: "Why do you all have to compete in situations like this?"
The scholar said, "Stop talking nonsense. You only have the time it takes to burn an incense stick before it's too late to solve it."
The senior disciples who were peeking through the Souvenir Jade Ball rubbed their chins in unison.
Qi Feidao from the Mathematics Department smiled brightly, revealing his shiny white teeth, and looked at the Souvenir Jade Ball with intense focus.
Can they solve it in the end? Hopefully, this young person won't disappoint him.
If her spiritual power hadn't broken through the Yuanying stage, Qiao Wan might not have been able to solve it. But after breaking through, the mathematical formulas she had learned in her sea of consciousness became clear.
Wuwu is actually a geometric progression, while Guigui is a harmonic progression.
The young person lowered their eyelids and calmly asked a disciple from the Mathematics Department for a pen and a piece of paper.
No matter if we can do it or not, at least we have shown a calm and steady attitude in the face of danger. The trio of "Fancy Diarrhea" suddenly felt their heartbeats quicken.
Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet and everyone curiously stared at the young boy in front of them. The boy rolled up his sleeves and took out a pen. As soon as he wrote a few words, the disciples from the Mathematics Department furrowed their brows.
"What is this string of strange symbols?"
Qi Feidao, curious, widened his eyes and pointed at the round jade ball. He poked Qiao Wan's forehead with it.
"How about it? Can you do it?"
"If we can't do it, we won't be able to stand tall on Lisheng Peak."
Qiao Wan remained calm and wrote down a formula, directly plugging it in.
No way, we can't let you underestimate the elegance of us university students from Tianchao.
Her hand moved swiftly with the pen, and after finishing the calculation, she handed the paper to the disciple from the Mathematics Department in front of her.
"How about it? Is it correct?"
The disciple from the Mathematics Department who was blocking their way was stunned. How did they do it so quickly?
He looked at the paper in his hand with suspicion.
This...
The disciple on the road widened his eyes.
"The answer is that Wuwu can crawl about 2 feet, as for Guigui." Qiao Wan calmly answered, facing the skeptical looks of everyone in front of her.
But Guigui is amazing.
Qiao Wan looked serious and said, "Guigui will venture into the endless abyss!"
What on earth is the endless abyss?!
Is this the answer he figured out?!
Just as everyone looked confused, Qi Feidao, who was originally sitting with his legs apart, suddenly clapped his thigh, jumped up from the ground, and exclaimed with enthusiasm, his eyes shining as he stared at the young man in front of him, "Well done!"
That's right! Guigui will eventually go to the ends of the Earth and venture into the endless abyss!
With a flick of his robe, he headed straight for the "number" challenge, and the young man's eyes gleamed with determination.
Quick! This is too fast!
Initially, this problem was only thrown out to buy time, but unexpectedly, this young man in front of us can actually solve it! Not only can he solve it, but he can solve it so quickly!
"Martial Brother Qi?!"
The young man was like a gust of wind, wearing worn-out shoes, and suddenly startled a group of scholars who didn't know where he came from.
Qi Feidao, without realizing it, glanced at Qiao Wan and took the paper from the disciple of the Mathematics Department and looked at it briefly.
Indeed, they were all random symbols, but the final answer was correct.
Curious, Qi Feidao, held the paper and humbly asked, "Dear immortal friend, what do these symbols mean? Are they all used to find the answer?"
The disciples of the Mathematics Department were speechless.
Qi Feidao, as the top disciple of the Mathematics Department, rarely asked others for help and his tone was surprisingly humble. Despite his easygoing appearance and cheerful smile, deep down, he was quite proud! He rarely ever lowered his head!
These symbols are really powerful.
Qiao Wan politely bowed and said, "The story behind these symbols is quite long. If Senior Brother is willing to listen, there may be a chance for me to tell you."
Qi Feidao, a young man, looked up and smiled as he took a glance at Qiao Wan.
"Oh, she seems confident in herself," he thought.
Despite this, Qi Feidao didn't show any signs of displeasure on his face.
He had a feeling that the "mysterious symbols" and the things this young person had in their mind could bring something new to the Mathematics Department.
The young man was eager to explore and unleash the potential in Qiao Wan's mind.
After touching the "mysterious symbols" on the paper, Qi Feidao felt relieved and couldn't help but applaud.
"Great! Wonderful!" he exclaimed.
Not only did this startle the scholars on the mountain peak, but it also amazed the onlookers from the different departments.
Qi Feidao was very picky about people, but once someone caught his attention, he treated them like a good friend. In a blink of an eye, he casually put his arm around Qiao Wan's shoulder and playfully tapped her chest with his fist. He grinned and said, "Alright! If you have time, come visit me at Chongde Ancient Garden."
The young man's smile couldn't be suppressed, his shiny white teeth sparkling, showing his immense joy as he looked at the young boy.
If only they could bring a new atmosphere to the Mathematics Department.
Let's see how this group of five will be able to defeat the Mathematics Department!
Numbers are wonderful, they are like the essence of this world. Every precise measurement and slight change in angle can create a completely different effect!
Qi Feidao smiled faintly.
It seems like Lisheng Peak has chosen the right approach this time for the small debate.
Qiao Wan looked at the scruffy young man in front of her and a daring idea came to her mind: I wonder if this taoist friend would be willing to exchange a technique for a formula.
Lost in thought, Qiao Wan caught a glimpse of the three individuals performing bizarre stunts.
The sight of the upside-down defecation, self-immolation, and backflip defecation trio made Qiao Wan's mouth twitch.
On Lisheng Peak, there were many young disciples from the three religions, who were at the age of being lively and talkative.
They were being called chatterboxes!
That's why they would even compare something like diarrhea in the past!
Thinking about this, the practitioners of the Taoist and Buddhist paths glanced at the Confucian practitioner in an orderly and unified manner.
"It's all your fault! You first!"
The young Confucian practitioner silently covered his face.
He was being called a chatterbox!
"Aren't you Confucian practitioners supposed to value integrity? A gentleman's words are as hard to catch as fast horses!"
Seeing their younger generation being bullied, Qi Feidao casually smiled, "Inverted diarrhea is forgivable, but we should be more restrained in the Great Hall of Light."
"If Venerable One finds out that you caused trouble at Venerable One Miaofa's doorstep, your senior brother won't be able to save you."
Imagining the wonderful scene of causing trouble at Venerable One Miaofa's doorstep, the trio of fancy diarrhea shivered together, their eyes all turned towards Qiao Wan.
Six big, bright, and lively eyes!
Qiao Wan spoke in a deep voice, pointing to the peak in front of them, "Can I go up there now?"
Six big eyes, filled with tears, brimming with gratitude.
Just thinking about the nearly disastrous consequences of "swallowing dung and ending it all," "doing a handstand and having diarrhea," and "doing a backflip and having diarrhea," the trio felt a bit frightened and all simultaneously blurted out an exclamation.
The battle between the three sects was indeed intense, with danger lurking at every step...
Qi Feidao smiled faintly, blinked, and bowed, saying, "Please, immortal friend, step forward."
It was only at this moment that their gazes finally fell upon Xiao Boyu , as if they had just realized that there was someone standing beside them.
"Oh, Xiao, taoist friend, you've also come to Lisheng Peak?"
Xiao Boyu , who had been forgotten all this time, replied, "...Qi Feidao ."
"If Xiao, taoist friend wanted to come to Lisheng Peak, you just needed to inform a disciple guarding the mountain. No need to make it complicated," the young man said with a smile.
As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and took out a jade flower, giving Xiao Boyu a pat on the shoulder with a crisp sound.
There were more than ten people present, almost everyone had a jade flower on their shoulders. After Xiao Boyu finished taking pictures, Qi Feidao didn't intend to pat a jade flower on Qiao Wan's shoulder. Instead, the two of them walked arm in arm with Qiao Wan and headed towards Lisheng Peak.
Although they had reached the top of Lisheng Peak, it didn't mean that they would be accepted and recognized by these proud young talents. This jade flower was probably a symbol of their status within this small circle.
Qi Feidao from Chongde Ancient Garden unexpectedly had his arm around the shoulder of a stranger, walking together and enjoying the scenery of Lisheng Peak. His gaze towards Qiao Wan was intense, as if he wanted to devour her with his eyes.
Taking a step forward, this was finally the top of Lisheng Peak.
The mountain wind whistled by, their feet stepping on steep mountain peaks. The clouds and mist around them seemed within reach. Qiao Wan's emotions were also stirred.
From Kunshan, to the Cen Mansion, and then from the Cen Mansion to the Great Hall of Light.
Looking at the scene before her, Qiao Wan pursed her lips.
Finally, she confidently walked up to the people in front of her.
Not all the talented students from different schools came to the top of Lisheng Peak, but most of the people at the top of Lisheng Peak are outstanding students from Chongde Ancient Garden, Qingyang Academy, and other sects. They are the best among the participants of this discussion.
After solving Qi Feidao's question on the "Six Arts of a Gentleman", what does it matter?
Seeing Qiao Wan and Qi Feidao reaching the peak side by side, the other outstanding students carelessly thought that although they were momentarily shocked, the "Six Arts of a Gentleman" was just a game designed to shut up those "idle and mediocre" people. After the shock, they went back to their own business without any intention of making new friends.
Qiao Wan silently raised her face, observing the changes in expressions of everyone at the peak.
It's okay.
She will rely on her own strength and climb up step by step, eventually gaining the recognition of others.
I can do it, I can do it, Qiao Wan silently shouts in her heart.
Little Qiao, work hard to become stronger!
Little did Qiao Wan know, in her eyes filled with excitement, the disciples of the Mathematics Department, who she saw as arrogant little bosses, suddenly felt a chill down their spines.
Led by Qi Feidao, Qiao Wan continued forward and saw a formation set up under a pine tree. It was square in shape, about one zhang wide and two zhang long.
On the formation, a Confucian scholar and a Taoist were sitting opposite each other, engaged in a scholarly debate!
With each argument, the formation emitted a radiant glow, followed by ever-changing illusions.
To her surprise, the illusions were of the two young men who were sitting on the formation in reality.
However, unlike reality, these two young men were battling fiercely within the illusions.
As Qiao Wan's gaze fell upon the formation, Qi Feidao chuckled and said, "This formation was made by the Mathematics Department. I casually set it up here for people to practice and learn from each other."
"It's called the 'Art of Words and Swords' formation."
Qiao Wan was taken aback.
Qi Feidao raised a hand and pointed, saying, "This formation can tap into the fluctuations of the heavens and earth. If you're curious..."
Looking at Qiao Wan, Qi Feidao smiled wide, his eyes showing both curiosity and a hint of investigation. "Why not give it a try?" he said.
Just as he spoke, a young man in a green shirt suddenly stepped forward, making a gesture of invitation and giving a provocative smile. "Would Immortal Friend Lu like to come up and give it a try?"
Once the formation was activated, it seemed to create a virtual space, where they could debate and spar in the "Battle of Words and Wits Formation" without causing any real harm. However, this didn't mean that getting hurt inside the formation was completely harmless. The main damage was inflicted upon one's consciousness and mental strength.
Although the Mathematics Department had developed this formation, it was rarely used during the disciples' usual cultivation. Its main purpose was for debating.
This was a perfect opportunity for Qiao Wan. She stared at the young man's arrogant and provoking smile, observed for a moment, then sat down on the ground, accepting his challenge.
What she feared the least was mental strength!
As soon as she sat down, she felt something was off. A surge of abundant spiritual energy burst forth from within the formation.
The whole view changed, and there was no longer Lisheng Peak or the people on it. The "lip and sword" formation seemed to expand in an instant, becoming the sky and the earth. All that remained in front of her was a vast expanse of whiteness, an empty land. Only she and the young man named Fang Lingqing were left, standing several feet apart.
In the blink of an eye, there was another disturbance on top of Lisheng Peak!
The voice of Qi Feidao faintly echoed in her ears.
"Be careful, Immortal Friend Lu, this 'lip and sword' formation is very dangerous!"
Before the words had even finished, Fang Lingqing recited a line from a poem, "Harness the thunder, control the lightning."
Boom--
Boom--
Several thunderbolts crashed just a few steps away from Qiao Wan, exploding into purple sparks!
In the blink of an eye, Fang Lingqing commanded countless thunder and lightning, rushing towards Qiao Wan.
The words spoken by the Confucian scholar turned into deadly weapons.
On this battlefield, they fought with their cultivation, their strength, and their knowledge!
"Words and Swords... Words and Swords..."
The fastest and most effective way to break through the formation is to use Words against Swords.
In short... it's a battle of words!
Qiao Wan asked Martial Brother Qi, "Will you be able to give me a Souvenir Jade Ball as a gift when this formation is broken?"
Qi Feidao replied, "Hmm? You want it?"
Qiao Wan quickly dodged a thunderbolt and answered, "Yes."
She was confident in her mental strength, so she didn't worry about getting hurt for the time being. This formation was the perfect training ground tailor-made for her.
Qiao Wan made a plan in her mind. When the time comes, she can use her main body and her alternate account to battle inside, making up for any weaknesses.
After thinking for a while, Qi Feidao said, "I can give you one, but it won't be for free."
The young man's voice had a hint of teasing, "How about this, if you can pass a few tests, I will give you the Souvenir Jade Ball. Deal?"
As the Souvenir Jade Ball started to change again, all the disciples who weren't afraid of trouble gathered around to watch.
"Will we win?" Jie Hongdan, a senior disciple of the Royal Department, asked.
Brother Li, the master, stroked his chin and gave a decisive comment, "I think it's mysterious."
Song Cuixue, a junior disciple of the Music Department, smiled slightly, his long sleeves sweeping across the ground as he adjusted himself to a more comfortable position, looking at the Souvenir Jade Flower.
The young boy was calm, neither arrogant nor boastful. He had a composed demeanor.
In the previous few Three Teachings Law Meetings, it was mostly the same familiar faces who made it to the end. But this year it seems like there are quite a few newcomers, right?
If everyone is like the young boy in front of them, then this Law Meeting will be interesting.
Just then, a clear and cold voice came from behind.
"What are you looking at?"
Song Cuixue turned around in surprise and met a pair of clear and slightly cold eyes.
Upon turning around, they saw a young man and woman standing side by side.
The woman had beautiful cloud-like hair and a stunning appearance.
The man carried a giant blue sword on his back and had a dignified and steady demeanor.
Song Cuixue hurriedly got up and bowed, saying, "Elder Martial Brother Meng, how did Bai elder martial sisterrrive so quickly?"
These two people are none other than Meng Canglang and Bai Shanhu, who are known as Elder Martial Brother and Elder Martial Sister of Chongde Ancient Garden.
Bai Shanhu didn't look at Song Cuixue, her gaze fell on the jade ball.
On the other hand, Meng Canglang nodded slightly, acknowledging the greeting.
Song Cuixue looked past the two of them and was even more shocked when he saw the young man carrying the mysterious iron longsword.
"Xie... taoist friend?!"
"Eh!" The little daoist disciple following behind Xie Xingzhi caught a glimpse of the Souvenir Jade Ball and exclaimed softly.
The white-clad youth reflected on the Souvenir Jade Ball, wasn't he the one who was just stopped at the "Le" character obstacle?! Elder Martial Brother had even stopped and watched him for a while!
Noticing Xie Xingzhi's gaze on the Souvenir Jade Ball, Song Cuixue glanced at Lone Sword who seemed indifferent, and smiled, "Taoist Friend Xie, you might not know, but this is an independent cultivator that a few of us have just taken an interest in."
"Based on what we've seen so far, he might turn out to be a promising newcomer."
A wanderer and a newcomer came to attend the Three Teachings Law Meeting.
The reason? It's obvious.
It's all for cultivation and gaining fame!
But the Three Teachings Law Meeting is not as simple as a game level in Six Parts.
Want to gain fame?
Song Cuixue couldn't help but glance at the three people standing side by side in front of him.
As long as these powerful "monsters" are still around, the Three Teachings Law Meeting is just their home turf.
After a few exchanges, Fang Lingqing recited the words of "flying flowers" with his mouth.
In the world, there were scattered red petals.
Red filled the sight.
The flowers were flying gracefully.
Qiao Wan drew her sword and struck down the "flying flowers" that could cut throats.
In an instant, the flowers gathered once again.
Qiao Wan dodged and pondered a way to solve this.
As she watched Lu Cixian being chased and attacked by the illusion, Jie Hongdan, an elder martial sister from the "Yu" sect, furrowed her brow.
This...is practically powerless to fight back.
"Come, come, come!" Qi Feidao sat down anywhere, beckoning and shouting, "I've made a good deal!"
"Let's bet on whether Junior Brother Fang wins or this Immortal Friend Lu wins."
The gambling situation was leaning heavily in one direction.
The disciples from the three sects quickly placed their bets, almost entirely on Qiao Wan 's side.
Solving those math problems in the Mathematics Department meant nothing in comparison to the real test on the chessboard.
Outside the chessboard, there were intermittent conversations that Qiao Wan could clearly hear.
Unconsciously excluded by the haughty and arrogant top students, Qiao Wan remained calm in her heart and confidently raised her sword once again.
Since it's like this, let these disciples witness what it means to be a well-rounded student in our esteemed nation - excelling in moral, intellectual, physical, artistic, and labor skills, with an all-round development in arts and sciences!
Of course, it's not about copying ancient poems!
