Chapter 41: One versus Many
Just then, an older disciple stood up and said seriously, "Don't make blind guesses. Let's see what he says."
Shen Lang seemed to be oblivious to these discussions. He looked calm and followed Lin Meng to the martial arts arena.
Soon, they arrived at the martial arts arena.
The martial arts arena was spacious and open, with the ground paved with hard bluestone. There were weapon racks standing around, with various swords placed.
At this time, many disciples were practicing swordsmanship in the arena. Seeing Shen Lang and Lin Meng coming, they stopped their actions and cast curious eyes.
Shen Lang looked around, took a deep breath, and a blazing fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.
Lin Meng said softly, "Shen Lang, wait here for a while. I'll ask a few brothers to come over."
Shen Lang nodded and stood there, his posture as straight as a pine tree.
After a while, Lin Meng came over with a few brothers.
The leading senior brother looked Shen Lang up and down and said, "I heard that you want to challenge the masters of our Tianshan Sword Sect. Is this true?"
Shen Lang clasped his fists and saluted, saying loudly, "That's right, I hope you can teach me."
The senior brother smiled slightly and said, "You are brave!"
Lin Meng didn't know what to say.
The brothers told Lin Meng about Shen Lang's current situation.
"Junior sister Lin Meng, Shen Lang has been in the limelight in Xuantian Sect recently. It is said that he has won consecutive battles in Xuantian Sect's competitions. With his superb swordsmanship and extraordinary courage, he beat all his opponents without any chance to fight back. He also realized a unique sword technique, which is amazingly powerful, varied and hard to defend against."
After hearing this, Lin Meng's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise, and she couldn't help but re-examine Shen Lang.
Her eyes stayed on Shen Lang for a moment, thinking secretly in her heart.
Senior Brother continued, "And, Junior Sister, he bravely entered the Demon Suppression Tower alone. The Demon Suppression Tower is extremely dangerous, and countless heroes have been defeated in it. But Shen Lang not only escaped unscathed, but also gained a lot of opportunities in the tower, and his cultivation level increased greatly. Today, he came to challenge our Tianshan Sword Sect, and he must have come with a plan in mind and prepared."
Lin Meng nodded slightly, with a thoughtful look on his face, and said, "So that's the case. I didn't expect that he has made such great progress in such a short time."
He admired Shen Lang's courage and determination a little more in his heart.
After Shen Lang came on the stage, his eyes were firm and fiery. He looked around and said loudly: "Today, I, Shen Lang, am here to defend this arena to the death. Unless my spiritual power is exhausted, I will never step out of this arena!"
His voice was as loud as a bell, echoing for a long time in the sky above the martial arts field, revealing incomparable arrogance and confidence.
When the disciples of Tianshan Sword Sect heard his words, they were all in an uproar.
"This Shen Lang is too arrogant! He actually dared to make such a boast in our Tianshan Sword Sect."
"Hmph, let's see how long he can be so arrogant! The masters of our Tianshan Sword Sect are not vegetarians."
"That's right, don't think that you can run wild here just because you have achieved a little success in Xuantian Sect."
"Wait and see, he will be in trouble."
However, Shen Lang turned a deaf ear to these discussions, as if all the noise around him had nothing to do with him.
He stood quietly in the center of the ring with a long sword in his hand, exuding a strong aura.
While everyone was talking, several new disciples could not suppress their inner impulses. With nervousness and expectation, they jumped onto the ring first to ask Shen Lang for advice.
"Brother Shen Lang, we have just entered the sect not long ago, and we are still learning a little. I hope you can teach us!" A disciple with a green face and firmness and desire in his eyes bowed respectfully.
His voice trembled slightly. Obviously, facing this famous person in front of him, he was inevitably a little nervous.
Shen Lang nodded slightly, with an encouraging smile on his face, and said, "Please!"
The new disciples looked at each other, gained courage and strength from each other's eyes, and then launched an attack together.
Although their moves were a little immature and their steps were a little messy, their vigor and momentum were as full of vitality as the rising sun.
Shen Lang was not in a hurry and responded calmly.
His figure flashed like a ghost, his clothes fluttered, and he cleverly avoided the new disciples' fierce attacks.
At the same time, he saw the opportunity and gently swung his sword. The seemingly light and indifferent action contained a clever force, which easily resolved the opponent's fierce attack.
"Pay attention to the coordination of your steps, and your steps must keep up with the rhythm of the moves!" Shen Lang responded easily, and did not forget to remind these new disciples.
The new disciples became more and more courageous as they attacked. They gritted their teeth, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads, but they did not intend to retreat at all.
Shen Lang also gradually increased his response, turning this competition into a practical guidance for the new disciples.
Every move and every response of his contained profound skills and experience, allowing the new disciples to constantly comprehend and grow in actual combat.
The people in the audience watched this scene, and their views on Shen Lang also changed a little.
The attacks of the new disciples became more and more fierce, but Shen Lang was always at ease.
Every time he fought back, it was just right, which made the disciples feel pressured, but did not make them lose confidence.
One of the disciples staggered because of excessive force, and Shen Lang was quick to reach out and support him.
They fought against him with many people, but they did not gain the upper hand at all.
The disciples saluted with fists: "Thank you, Senior Brother Shen Lang, for your guidance!"
Shen Lang nodded, and they jumped off the ring.
At this time, the atmosphere in the audience also became much more relaxed, and some people who originally had prejudices against Shen Lang also began to discuss in a low voice.
"This Shen Lang is not just arrogant, he does have some real skills."
"Yes, it is rare to teach new disciples so attentively."
Just as it was going on, a group of old disciples who had not appeared for a long time came out.
They heard Shen Lang's bold words on the ring, and they were all eager to teach Shen Lang a lesson.
These old disciples have experienced hundreds of battles and have extraordinary momentum.
One of the old disciples slowly walked onto the ring. He had an upright posture, a sharp gaze, and a powerful aura.
"Shen Lang, I have heard of your great name for a long time. Let me meet you today!" The other party's voice was low and powerful, as if thunder exploded in his ears.
Shen Lang's expression was stern, and he bowed his hands and said, "Please teach me, senior!"
He said no more, and instantly drew his sword, and the sword attacked Shen Lang like a storm.
Shen Lang quickly raised his sword to block, and for a moment, the arena was filled with sword energy and flashing light.
The two of them fought back and forth, with sword moves interlaced, and the battle was extremely fierce.
On the arena, Shen Lang and the master of Tianshan Sword Sect fought hard, and the wonderful duel made the audience intoxicated.