Ling Tian Sword God

In the wake of Ling Chen and Feng Piaoliu's duels, two new match-ups once more brought the spectator stands to a fever pitch.

The first match was between Young Master Ye and the expert who ranked eleventh on the previous Heavenly List.

The second match saw Ling Yin pitted against Bai Qingwei, known as the "Shadow of The Sky Spirit."

The first battle ended in just two moves. The competitors' skills were simply on different levels.

As for the second battle, it was not one that could be easily concluded.

Bai Qingwei, the "Shadow of The Sky Spirit," ranked 57th on the Young Master List and was an expert in Illusion Technique. To many young prodigies, battling her was a nightmare; by the end of the fight, you might not even be able to touch the hem of her clothes.

Ling Yin, one ofтhe most prominent rising stars of this Martial World Competition, was equally adept in Illusion Technique. At only fifteen years old, her Illusion Technique proficiency had already reached Level 16.

In essence, this was a duel of Illusionists.

"Little girl, I didn't expect your Illusion Technique to reach such a high level at such a young age," Bai Qingwei gazed at Ling Yin. "To be honest, as a fellow Illusionist, I greatly admire you. Your talent in Illusion Technique surpasses even my own; your only clear disadvantage is your youth. But having raised your Illusion Technique to such a high level, I wonder to what extent you've mastered its application?"

"Why don't you find out?" Ling Yin's expression was serious. She knew this woman was a formidable opponent. However, if she wanted to advance further in the Martial World Competition and meet Ling Chen in the semi-finals, she had to defeat her.

"Then I'll make the first move." Bai Qingwei also looked forward to this battle. In the Five Kingdoms, Illusionists were exceedingly rare, and those who reached Level 15 or above were like phoenix feathers and qilin horns. Ling Yin was a true prodigy in Illusion Technique, much like Ling Chen was with the sword. Fellow Illusionists often felt a sense of mutual admiration and appreciation.

"Illusory Realm, open!"

A soft incantation escaped Bai Qingwei's lips, and with her voice, illusory images began to ripple outwards.

In the blink of an eye, her side of the Dueling Platform transformed into a vast ocean. She stood upon the azure surface of the sea, waves rolling around her, and from the depths, a shadowy figure emerged.

"Stop!"

Seeing the illusory sea spread towards her, Ling Yin pressed two fingers to the point between her eyebrows. Instantly, an invisible ripple emanated from her, transforming her half of the Dueling Platform into a verdant forest.

The illusions on both sides—one an endless sea, the other a verdant forest—formed starkly different terrains.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, the sea surged violently, and a colossal shadow emerged from the churning waves—it was a gigantic Sea Beast. This Sea Beast possessed dozens of tentacles, which writhed out from the water, obscuring the sky.

GROWL!

Confronting this massive Illusory Beast, a deafening roar erupted from the forest behind Ling Yin. The next moment, a golden, lion-like Illusory Beast crashed out.

"Tear it apart!"

Bai Qingwei leaped onto the back of the Sea Beast, and its many tentacles shot towards the Lion Beast.

WHOOSH!

The Golden Lion Illusion Beast flashed before Ling Yin with astonishing speed. It then unleashed a heaven-shattering roar, projecting a conical wave of light upwards that shattered all the tentacles in its path.

In the next instant, the Golden Lion Illusion Beast charged, treading upon the sea's surface as if it were solid ground, and lunged at the Sea Beast.

By now, the spectators outside were becoming impatient.

"What a boring duel! Are they even really fighting?" a young warrior complained, staring at the two motionless figures on the martial arts competition stage.

"Who the hell knows? This is a duel between Illusionists. Ordinary people can't see what's happening at all; they probably think the two are just standing there daydreaming."

"Sigh, when will this ever end?"

Everyone had anticipated an intensely fierce battle, but what unfolded was entirely unexpected.

The connoisseurs appreciate the subtleties, while the bystanders just enjoy the show. Most spectators couldn't discern what was truly happening. Ling Chen, however, could perceive the two distinct Illusory Realms and the clash between the Illusory Beasts within them.

These illusions were all manifested through Mental Power. Therefore, those whose Mental Power hadn't reached a certain level couldn't witness the battle's progression at all.

"Ling Chen, how's the battle going?" Nie Wu Xiang and Shangguan Qiushui, unable to see the specifics of the battle, had no choice but to ask Ling Chen.

"Things aren't looking good," Ling Chen replied, stroking his chin. "Bai Qingwei's Illusion Technique should also be around Level 16, but her application of it is far more skillful than Xiao Yin's. Her command over Illusory Beasts also seems to be a notch above."

Although Ling Yin possesses remarkable talent in Mental Power, she hadn't focused solely on cultivating Illusion Technique. She had also devoted considerable energy to the art of mechanism technique, which had inevitably impacted her progress in Illusion Technique.

"Doesn't that put Xiao Yin in a difficult position?" Shangguan Qiushui asked, somewhat worried.

"It's hard to say. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure of the full extent of Xiao Yin's abilities. She might still have a few surprises up her sleeve…"

As he spoke, Ling Chen's gaze flickered; the battle within the Illusory Realm was drawing to a close.

"Give up, little girl. You've already lost." From Bai Qingwei's perspective, Ling Yin's Illusory Realm had already been shattered. Her Illusory Beast was grievously wounded and incapable of further combat.

"That remains to be seen." Ling Yin's eyes widened; she clearly wasn't ready to concede defeat.

"Then I have no choice but to completely defeat you."

A glint flashed in Bai Qingwei's eyes. Her Sea Beast lunged towards Ling Yin with full force, dozens of its tentacles descending from above, lashing out at Ling Yin.

Facing this onslaught, Ling Yin suddenly raised her hands to her temples. Simultaneously, two eerie lights—one black, one white—began to coalesce within her eyes.

WHIZ!

The next moment, two beams of light, one black and one white, erupted from Ling Yin's eyes like auroras.

SPLAT!

The beams of light pierced through the Sea Beast's massive form. Bai Qingwei, however, managed to abruptly sidestep, narrowly avoiding a direct hit. Even so, the beams grazed her, obliterating a portion of her illusory body and damaging her Mental Power.

Just who is this little girl? Bai Qingwei was horrified. If I had reacted even a fraction of a second slower, I would have suffered extremely severe injuries!

However, after using this move, Ling Yin immediately fainted and fell onto the Dueling Platform.

WHOOSH!

Ling Chen's figure flashed and appeared on the Dueling Platform, picking up the unconscious Ling Yin.

"In this duel, my sister lost."

Without wasting words, Ling Chen lifted Ling Yin and leaped off the Dueling Platform.

"Wait a minute…" Bai Qingwei wanted to ask about Ling Yin, but Ling Chen had already vanished from sight, returning to the Divine Intent Sect's designated area.

What on earth was that technique? A shiver ran down Bai Qingwei's spine merely recalling it. It seems I truly underestimated her. I never imagined such terrifying power could be hidden within that small frame.