Chapter 367 - 43: Eligibility! The First Swordsman!

Chapter 367: Chapter 43: Eligibility! The First Swordsman!

The elder of Luoxia Sect began to announce the matchups.

“First Arena, Xuanyuan Sect Luo Cheng versus Xuanyuan Sect Xu Bingyi!”

To the disappointment of the crowd, the first match was a contest between disciples of the same sect.

Facing Luo Cheng, Xu Bingyi forfeited immediately without any surprise!

“Second Arena, Fierce Cloud Sect Hua Jingyang versus Luoxia Sect Xia Wanqing!”

Facing Hua Jingyang, Xia Wanqing, ranked second in Luoxia Sect, did not choose to surrender.

On the arena, Xia Wanqing, a tall figure clad in a flowing green dress, released a bird-type Martial Soul surrounded by a fiery aura and bearing nine stars. She turned to Hua Jingyang and said:

“I know I’m not your match, but I still wish to witness your Spirit Martial Soul!”

Hua Jingyang stood with his hands behind his back, casually positioned, yet exuding an unparalleled domineering aura that engulfed the surroundings.

He cast a faint glance at Xia Wanqing, “How unfortunate. You’re not qualified to witness it. Among the outer sect of the Three Sects, only your Luoxia Sect senior disciple Yan Qingshuang has that qualification!”

“Is that so?”

Boom!

Feeling belittled, a flash of anger swept through Xia Wanqing’s eyes. From her body emerged splinters of brilliance, pure and crystalline, forming a rainbow-like bridge between her and her bird-type Martial Soul.

“That’s… a Divine Bridge!”

“Unexpectedly, Xia Wanqing has already achieved a Divine Bridge. No wonder her strength is formidable—ten wins in the previous ten rounds without a single defeat!”

“Hua Jingyang should take her seriously now.”

The emergence of Xia Wanqing’s Divine Bridge astounded many onlookers.

Achieving a Divine Bridge allows for the amplification of Martial Soul power, enhancing oneself!

She’s a quasi-Awakening Vein Realm expert!

Her combat power can no longer be measured by the standards of a Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Peak martial artist!

Xia Wanqing, surrounded by fiery energy and overflowing momentum, gazed at Hua Jingyang with her striking eyes and said:

“Now do I qualify?”

Hua Jingyang remained unmoved and faintly shook his head. “As I said, only Yan Qingshuang holds that qualification.”

“Hmph!”

With frost on her face, Xia Wanqing spoke no further but launched a fierce assault at Hua Jingyang.

Her figure soared, and her dainty fist erupted with dazzling Flame Light, synchronized with the fiery bird Martial Soul behind her. She resembled a radiant crimson cloud!

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The arena was submerged in an overwhelming blaze of fire!

“Fiery Clouds Shocking the Skies!”

Boom!

With Xia Wanqing’s clear shout, the fiery glow converged toward her fist, forming a storm of flames the size of a door. It hurtled toward Hua Jingyang with uncontrollable ferocity, layers of air breaking apart, heat waves surging!

Hua Jingyang, his gaze indifferent, only drew his right hand from behind at the critical moment of the incoming fist power.

Instantly, terrifying Essence Energy surged skyward. He stood as if in the eye of a hurricane, and with a single punch, he struck forward directly.

Buzz!

Vast fist power surged like a rolling tide. The surrounding air became viscous, forming a cage-like dimension, and Xia Wanqing’s flaming fist power stalled instantly upon entering!

In the next moment!

Boom!

Two overpowering forces collided, accompanied by a deafening explosion. A blazing mushroom cloud rose in the center of the arena, and Qi Force scattered in all directions.

Gasp!

Xia Wanqing spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and flew backward over ten meters, stumbling as she landed, her face pale.

“You lost.”

Hua Jingyang calmly withdrew his right hand.

Hiss!

The entire peak of Jinyu Peak resounded with gasps.

The crowd stared at Hua Jingyang, speechless for a long time.

“Incredible! Xia Wanqing, having achieved a Divine Bridge, is already a half-step Awakening Vein Realm expert, yet she couldn’t withstand a single punch from Hua Jingyang!”

“More than that! Hua Jingyang also achieved a Divine Bridge but didn’t even activate his Martial Soul. Meaning, he wasn’t even serious! If so, the rumor of him slaying an Awakening Vein Realm First Layer expert must be true!”

“This is the terrifying strength of a genius who comprehended a Ten-star Spirit Martial Soul! Truly monstrous!”

“Across the Three Sects’ outer sects, probably only Yan Qingshuang, who reached the Perfection of Human Sword Integration, can stand a chance against him!”

Everyone was stunned by the immense power Hua Jingyang had displayed!

The members of Xuanyuan Sect exchanged solemn looks.

“Luo Cheng, if you encounter Hua Jingyang, you must surrender immediately!” Elder Chen Xuan cautioned.

The Ninth Elder also nodded with a serious expression. “Indeed, his strength far surpasses the Tongxuan Realm! I suspect his true combat ability approaches that of an Awakening Vein Realm Second Layer expert! You are not his match. Likely in this tournament, no one will be his match—do not take unnecessary risks!”

“An Awakening Vein Realm Second Layer expert! This is…”

Chen Lingyu and others were aghast.

Luo Cheng merely nodded lightly, yet his lips curled into a faint smile as he looked toward Hua Jingyang on the arena.

Earlier, he had been worried that the upcoming matches might be too dull.

Now, he felt a trace of thrill!

On the arena.

Xia Wanqing, snapping out of her dazed state, looked at Hua Jingyang and sighed, a bit lost. She said:

“You’re right! In this tournament, only Senior Sister Yan Qingshuang deserves to make you give it your all.”

After speaking, Xia Wanqing turned and leaped off the arena.

Hua Jingyang was about to leave the stage when his gaze inadvertently locked with Luo Cheng’s.

Seeing Luo Cheng unmoved, Hua Jingyang showed a faint smile after a brief moment of surprise.

He hadn’t expected someone to remain so oblivious to their own limits at this stage.

Still, this suited him perfectly!

“Third Arena, Luoxia Sect Yan Qingshuang versus Fierce Cloud Sect Fei Jue!”

One climax hadn’t ended when another emerged!

Following Hua Jingyang and Xia Wanqing’s duel, another heavyweight match came into view.

Boom!

As soon as the elder of Luoxia Sect announced the participants, the atmosphere in the venue instantly exploded.

Yan Qingshuang, the senior disciple of Luoxia Sect, comprehended the Nine-star Sword Martial Soul and was the only one in the Three Sects’ outer sects to achieve Perfection in Human Sword Integration—a Sword Dao prodigy whose fame rivaled Hua Jingyang’s!

Fei Jue’s Sword Dao Realm, although only at the Middle-stage of Human Sword Integration, was formidable. His Fast Sword technique was exquisite, defeating Xu Bingyi, Xuanyuan Sect’s second-ranked disciple, with just three strikes!

The duel between two top-tier swordsmen. In the eyes of the crowd, this match would essentially decide the title of the top swordsman in the Three Sects’ outer sects!

On the arena.

Fei Jue unsheathed his sword, its frigid glow illuminating his eyes. He looked at Yan Qingshuang and said:

“Though I may not have much confidence, I don’t plan on surrendering the title of the top swordsman so easily!”

Yan Qingshuang, clad in white, her thin brows lightly arched, exhibited a serene gaze devoid of ripples. Holding the Zhanqing Treasure Sword, she said calmly:

“That is best. Achieving Perfection in Human Sword Integration, I have yet to face anyone. I too would like to see the extent of my strength.”

Fei Jue gripped his sword tightly, immediately releasing his Martial Soul. His sharp eyes locked onto Yan Qingshuang with intensity.

As a fellow swordsman, the pressure Yan Qingshuang exerted on him was greater than any he had experienced before!

The overwhelming sword energy almost made the blade in his hand cry out!

“Strike!”

Knowing his Sword Dao Realm was inferior to hers and that prolonged exchange of momentum favored her, Fei Jue let out a bold shout and attacked, unleashing three strikes consecutively!

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish…

Although it was only three strikes, the air fractured into dozens or even hundreds of cracks, each taking a twisted trajectory aimed directly at Yan Qingshuang.

Yan Qingshuang’s expression remained unchanged, her blue sword slicing out gracefully but swiftly. Each strike precisely met the trajectory of the sword energy, dispersing it effortlessly, calm and poised!

“She dismantled Fei Jue’s Shadowless Sword so easily!”

“This is the mastery of a swordsman at Human Sword Integration Perfection! Human and sword in harmony, sword and intent in unity, and the fusion of will, body, and sword! Sword techniques become unrestrained, free-flowing! This isn’t a battle of speed—it’s a battle of technique!”

The speaker was an Awakening Vein Realm swordsman!

“Damn! Golden Light Splitting Yang!”

Seeing his pride in Fast Sword rendered ineffective against Yan Qingshuang, Fei Jue’s expression darkened.

He took a step back, gripping his sword with both hands, his aura erupting fiercely as he prepared to unleash the killer move that had defeated Xu Bingyi!

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