Ling Tian Sword God

CRACK!

The icy sword light flashed, splitting the dragon-shaped energy in two.

Xue Wu Ya swooped out from the tear, launching Sword Light against Baili Xuance. Six streaks of sword qi, like six icicles, crisscrossed through the air, piercing the void.

THUD THUD THUD!

Baili Xuance dodged three beams of Sword Light but was struck squarely by the other three. He roared loudly, retreating while simultaneously throwing an uppercut at Xue Wu Ya.

This was no ordinary uppercut. From beneath Xue Wu Ya's feet, a beastly energy materialized out of thin air, blasting him high into the sky. Its deadly claws came dangerously close to injuring him, making the onlookers gasp in astonishment. While the attack didn't appear particularly powerful, it was exceptionally cunning—a maneuver only a beast would devise.

"Sword Technique: Snowfall!"

From high above, Xue Wu Ya swung his sword. An extraordinarily cold sword qi exploded mid-air, transforming into an Ice Crystal Phoenix with sharp edges that rushed towards Baili Xuance.

Baili Xuance raised his darkened palm and brutally slammed it onto the head of the Ice Crystal Phoenix. The formidable palm strength caused the Ice Crystal Phoenix to crack.

BOOM!

The palm's power dissipated, and the Ice Crystal Phoenix subsequently collapsed.

"Sword Technique: Ice Splitting Slash!"

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Xue Wu Ya appeared before Baili Xuance in an instant. With an upward swing of the Northern Snow Sword, he not only sent Baili Xuance flying but also unleashed a chilling energy that struck him directly, sending ice fragments splattering everywhere.

The True Qi Shield around Baili Xuance showed signs of breaking. Not daring to be negligent, he launched a punch against the Sword Light, intending to defend by attacking and seize the initiative.

However, just as Baili Xuance threw his punch, Xue Wu Ya had already reacted. Moving faster, Xue Wu Ya swung another powerful sword stroke towards him.

RUMBLE!

The Fist Strength and Sword Light collided and then dispersed simultaneously.

"Be defeated by me!"

Xue Wu Ya thrust the Northern Snow Sword into the platform. He didn't draw it immediately but instead used his wrist to create a deep gash across the ground. Wherever the gash passed, the platform froze. An overpowering sword qi then shot out a hundred meters, turning Baili Xuance completely into an ice sculpture.

The next moment, before Baili Xuance could react, Xue Wu Ya had already appeared before him. He violently kicked the ice sculpture that Baili Xuance had become, sending it flying off the dueling platform.

BOOM!

The ice sculpture exploded in mid-air. However, by the time Baili Xuance broke free of the ice and regained his senses, he was already off the platform.

The victor was decided.

"The Northern Snow Divine Sword is indeed worthy of the name. His swordsmanship is exquisite and perfect. Even the monstrous prodigy of the new generation, Baili Xuance, fell to his sword."

"Indeed. It seems the champion of the first group will either be him or Ling Chen. I think his chances of winning are higher."

"Ling Chen's advantage lies in his swordsmanship, but Xue Wu Ya, a fellow swordsman, seems to be superior in all respects. If Ling Chen fights Xue Wu Ya, I'm afraid the outcome would be very uncertain."

After the match, the assembled warriors began to discuss it. The voices cheering for Xue Wu Ya rose further, once again surpassing those for Ling Chen.

「Meanwhile, in the second group, another thrilling duel began.」

It was Xu Ruoyan versus 'Raging Fire Mad Saber' Fu Tian Jue.

"Miss Xu," Fu Tian Jue began, looking at Xu Ruoyan before him, his eyes filled with admiration, "since ancient times, beauty and heroism have always been a perfect match. In this Martial World, individuals who can match a woman like you are rare, but I, Fu Tian Jue, am certainly one of them. What say you to this: after this Martial World Conference, I will have my master, Master of Myriad Dao, go to the Sky Void Palace to discuss our marriage."

He's really quite straightforward, isn't he?

Upon hearing this, a twitch appeared at the corner of Ling Chen's mouth.

"Oh no, Brother Ling Chen, someone is going to snatch your wife!" Ling Yin seemed even more worried than Ling Chen.

"It's far too early for that. Stop talking nonsense." Ling Chen waved his hand dismissively, but his attention remained fixed on the platform. He, too, wanted to see how Xu Ruoyan would respond.

"If you can defeat me in this contest, I will consider what you've just said," Xu Ruoyan stated indifferently, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly. "But if you cannot, then you are not worthy."

"Haha, good! I love a challenge! Don't worry, Miss Xu. In this match, I, Fu Tian Jue, will surely show you the elegance of my 'Raging Fire Mad Saber' and win your heart!"

Fu Tian Jue laughed heartily, brimming with self-confidence. For a long time, he had always acquired what he desired and conquered any woman he set his sights on. Of course, those other women were nothing compared to Xu Ruoyan; they were utterly incomparable.

"Fire Dragon Slash!"

Showing no mercy, Fu Tian Jue gripped his saber with both hands and suddenly unleashed a slash. The powerful saber energy transformed into a Fire Dragon that swept forward.

The fierce and scorching saber energy filled the entire dueling platform.

Fu Tian Jue was no fool; Xu Ruoyan was clearly no ordinary person. If he didn't use his full strength, he feared he might lose. Then his title of 'Raging Fire Mad Saber' would truly become a laughingstock.

Seeing the aggressive Fu Tian Jue, Xu Ruoyan swiftly swung her Cloud and Water Sword to meet him.

CLANG!

The sword and saber clashed, and bright sparks flew in all directions.

Under the force of the powerful saber attack, Xu Ruoyan was driven back several steps. Just as she steadied herself, Fu Tian Jue's saber energy came slashing down from above again.

"Flame Nine-fold Wave!"

Fu Tian Jue's first attack forced Xu Ruoyan back. He immediately followed with a succession of nine slashes. Each was more overpowering than the last, their mighty power like the endless waves of a great river, executed flawlessly and without pause.

After eight of the nine slashes had been delivered, Xu Ruoyan was forced to the very edge of the platform.

"This Fu Tian Jue is too domineering! Xu Ruoyan, one of the nine greats, has no chance to even fight back against him!" a young prodigy shouted.

"This guy really has no mercy. It seems Xu Ruoyan is going to lose," another person commented, shaking his head.

Hmph, shortsighted. You cannot possibly foresee the true strength of my junior sister.

Only Feng Piaoliu had extreme confidence in Xu Ruoyan. Hearing these cries, he gave an indifferent smile; he knew just what kind of hidden abilities his junior sister possessed.

At that moment, on the dueling platform, Xu Ruoyan suddenly steadied herself. She merely turned her head to glance behind her, her eyes sharpening instantly. A cold voice then echoed from her lips.

"Ice Heart Divine Soul!"

A flash of icy blue light emerged rapidly from Xu Ruoyan's beautiful eyes, and a bone-chilling wave swept across the dueling platform. Simultaneously, her aura skyrocketed. It jumped directly from First Realm Grandmaster to Great Master Second Level. In the next instant, her power surged again, skipping what felt like two stages as it explosively reached the terrifying Grandmaster Third Realm.