Lis stared blankly at the dark crimson Ba Chang sword in his hand, its strange totem shimmering like flames or a meteor. Holding it, he felt none of the weapon's inherent coldness.

Turning back to look at Zhong Shenxiu and Charlotte, Lis didn't know what to say. In short, the sword gave him an exceedingly bizarre feeling!

Angelia found it quite novel too and came closer. Having learned a bit about Zhong Shenxiu, she knew this sword absolutely held a hidden secret, but what kind of secret could it be?

Charlotte was clearly taken aback by Zhong Shenxiu’s decision, unsure what strange scheme he was plotting! Whatever it was, it probably wouldn't be good!

“What are its functions?” Charlotte finally couldn’t contain her curiosity and blurted out the question.

Zhong Shenxiu smiled faintly and replied, “Don't rush. You’ll know soon enough!”

The more Zhong Shenxiu spoke that way, the more anxious Charlotte felt. She kept glancing at the long sword in Lis’s grasp, sensing something momentous was about to happen.

“Alright, time is precious. You two start your sparring now!” Zhong Shenxiu put on a look of keen anticipation.

The two said no more and moved onto the designated area.

When Lis swung the long sword towards Charlotte, even though she was psychologically prepared, the scene that followed still shocked her deeply.

When their swords met, no one could have predicted that several fireballs would erupt from Lis’s sword, shooting directly towards Charlotte.

Charlotte hastily retreated, whirling her own sword to parry. Although she blocked several fireballs, one slipped past. While she jerked her head away to avoid a fatal blow, a wisp of her hair caught fire from the projectile, leaving her utterly disheveled!

In that instant, both Charlotte and Lis stood frozen, baffled as to where that fireball had originated. Could it have come from the sword itself?

Even with this thought, they couldn't quite believe it was true, as they had never heard of a sword automatically releasing magic!

Yet, what happened next forced them to accept the reality. This sword didn't just release fireballs; it unleashed a plethora of magic. It wasn't limited to simple fireballs; abilities like "Flame Flight" and "Dance of the Fire Rope" manifested successively, overwhelming Charlotte until she was forced to retreat steadily!

Soon, the two discovered another phenomenon: the harder their swords clashed, the more potent the magic released by that "perverted evil" sword—as they’d provisionally named it—became!

This wasn't a duel between two swordsmen; it was clearly one swordsman backed by a mage bullying another swordsman! And Charlotte was the one being bullied!

If it were only this, it would be manageable. After all, a mage needs time to chant spells, and they would only be assisting with sneak attacks, making them relatively easy to defend against. However, this "perverted sword" generated whatever magic it used instantly, and worse still, these magical effects deployed at close or zero range!

In a real fight, Charlotte could have easily dispatched Lis. But since this was merely a practice session, she couldn't unleash her true strength, let alone deliver a killing blow. She could only endure this frustratingly difficult situation!

In contrast, Lis experienced the opposite—pure exhilaration. He never thought that after being thoroughly thrashed by Charlotte for two days, he could finally turn the tables and collect some interest!

By the time Zhong Shenxiu called a halt, Charlotte was in a terrible state. Her hair was a mess, and large patches of her clothing were scorched. Fortunately, she wore armor underneath, preventing any accidental exposure!

Lis looked at the "perverted evil sword" in his hand with lingering desire, almost wanting to let out a triumphant roar to the heavens.

“Kid, how did that feel?” Zhong Shenxiu asked Lis calmly.

“G-good! Incredibly powerful! What kind of sword is this?” Lis gazed at Zhong Shenxiu with fiery eyes, nearly begging: You’re my father, please give this sword to me!

Zhong Shenxiu didn't answer but instead extended his hand, saying, “Now, give the sword back!”

Clang!

The excited smile on Lis’s face instantly froze. He hadn't expected Zhong Shenxiu to take the sword back so quickly; he hadn't enjoyed wielding it nearly enough!

Though extremely reluctant, Lis dared not defy Zhong Shenxiu’s command. Even senior sister Angelia feared him, let alone Lis!

Perhaps everyone assumed Zhong Shenxiu’s actions that day were just a momentary whim, but they were mistaken!

The reason he lent this newly refined sword to Lis was to allow him to vent the emotions that had built up inside him. Anyone who has been subjected to abuse for days accumulates various complex feelings, and if these emotions are suppressed, their long-term accumulation will eventually become a hidden danger!

“Girl, come over here for a moment!” Just as everyone was still absorbing the bizarre combat they had just witnessed, Zhong Shenxiu suddenly called out.

Angelia, who was standing nearby, immediately moved a few steps closer when she heard him.

Zhong Shenxiu first smiled, then surprisingly pulled another sword from his magic ring and handed it to Angelia, saying, “Next, you use this sword to spar with her!”

Angelia accepted the slightly wider long sword with some excitement. Gazing at the interwoven pale yellow hues, she speculated on the hidden abilities within, instantly feeling a surge of eagerness to try it out!

Zhong Shenxiu raised his eyes with interest to glance at Charlotte. He saw her now, eyes wide, mouth slightly agape in that stunning expression, as if asking: You’re not planning to kill me today, are you?

The last round with Lis had already left her so wretched; now he was giving Angelia another strange sword—did he want her to live at all?

This time, there was no need for Zhong Shenxiu to command. Angelia automatically stepped onto the sparring ground and said to Charlotte, “You need to be careful this time!”

Charlotte didn't speak, but returned a look that clearly conveyed: I’ll be careful even if you don’t tell me!

Without further preamble, Angelia charged forward.

Clang! The two long swords collided.

Charlotte seemed to have learned from the previous bout. As their swords met, she immediately used the force to retreat, already braced for any incoming magic attacks as she prepared to dodge and block.

Her intention was sound, but the ability of Angelia's sword was peculiar. At the moment of impact, it erupted in a burst of intense light. Strangely, this light only made Charlotte unable to open her eyes, while Angelia remained completely unaffected. It seemed related to the angle of the light, or perhaps this was a new spell developed by Zhong Shenxiu.

Instinctively, Charlotte squeezed her eyes shut to shield them from the glare. In that split second of dazzling light, Angelia lunged forward again, kicking out powerfully and landing a solid blow on Charlotte’s body.

Charlotte’s body cooperated perfectly, flying backward and crashing heavily onto the ground.

Afterward, Angelia stood there, displaying an expression of disbelief much like Lis had done earlier.

She couldn't believe she had sent Charlotte flying with just one move; the sensation was utterly surreal!

Charlotte struggled to rise from the ground, her eyes still stinging from the bright light, but what pained her more was Angelia’s kick.

“Are you alright?” Angelia was relatively decent, not resorting to kicking a dog while it was down and pressing the attack!

Charlotte managed a wry smile, trying to appear strong. “I’m… I’m fine.”

The two engaged once more. Today seemed destined to be Charlotte’s day of nightmares; she was continually struck and sent flying, while Angelia grew stronger and more vigorous with every exchange.

The long sword in Angelia’s hand seemed to possess restorative properties, making her feel inexhaustible and brimming with energy throughout the day!

“Alright, girl, you can come down now!” Zhong Shenxiu’s voice drifted over again.

Looking at Charlotte now, she stood listlessly, appearing as though she had just been beaten senseless by Robin.

She must finally understand the terrifying combat power brought by a formidable weapon!

After sparring with Angelia, Charlotte was allowed a brief rest, as her next opponent would be Robin!

As she walked toward the edge of the arena, one move from Zhong Shenxiu nearly broke her resolve!

Zhong Shenxiu pulled out a third sword!

Heavens, surely he wasn't planning to let Robin use this sword?

At this point, Charlotte saw despair beckoning her, and she thought inwardly: No, please not my [hope/life/strength]!

However, Zhong Shenxiu’s next words were like a massive hand, lifting her from the boundless, damp darkness as easily as picking up a chick.

“Hey, woman, you use this sword. You will test your skills against Robin shortly!” Zhong Shenxiu said to Charlotte.

Use it?

Charlotte could hardly believe her ears. But when she saw Zhong Shenxiu’s serious expression, she finally realized it was true. She never imagined she, too, would get to wield one of these perverse swords!

An inexplicable strength surged through her, and Charlotte bounded two or three steps to stand before Zhong Shenxiu, her eyes fixed greedily on the sword in his hand—she was practically ready to snatch it!

She couldn't be blamed for being so excited; she had just suffered the brunt of such a sword’s power and fully grasped its grotesque capability!

Zhong Shenxiu handed the sword to her, then turned to Robin and instructed, “Robin, you will only use the Taiji defense I taught you today. I want to see how much progress you’ve made!”

Robin nodded, indicating his understanding!

Charlotte clearly hadn't heard what Zhong Shenxiu had told Robin, as she was currently admiring the sword in her hands like an infatuated admirer, guessing what function her sword would possess!

“Hey, woman, this time Robin will only defend, not attack.” Zhong Shenxiu offered a kind warning, but seeing Charlotte’s distracted state, he couldn't help but get annoyed, “Don’t think having this sword means you can defeat Robin!”

Charlotte looked up at Zhong Shenxiu in shock, her thoughts unclear.

After a rest period of about fifteen minutes, the grand finale duel between Robin and Charlotte finally commenced! If you wish to know what happens next, please log on to [link] for more chapters, support the author, and read the genuine version!