Sweeping Through Is This Simple

"A fine Rending Sky Blade!"

On the viewing platform, Sect Leader Li and a group of elders nodded in praise upon seeing Lin Han unleash this move.

"Lin Han has extraordinary talent and is naturally very attuned to sharp metal energy. If the ancient path of sword cultivation had not been severed, he might have become another peerless sword immortal. What a pity..."

"The world has changed, and many cultivation paths that once shone brightly have now declined."

Sect Leader Li sighed softly and turned to Elder Liu.

"Among the Immortal Seedlings Elder Liu brought back last time, wasn't there a peerless Saintly Body that surpasses all ages? If the world hadn't changed, this Saintly Body alone would have been enough to make our Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven renowned throughout the land. What a pity!"

"Indeed, it's a pity!"

Elder Wu Changfeng also sighed. "Ye Fan's character and perseverance are both top-notch. It's a shame he has the Saintly Body. Even a Holy Land can't support a Saintly Body, let alone our Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven with its limited resources!"

While the elders were discussing, the situation on the stage had already changed.

"Clang..."

The short sword in Zhou Yi's hand suddenly let out a piercing sword cry.

A layer of sword light, as lustrous as water, emerged from the short sword. It met the ten-zhang blade energy that Lin Han had slashed and cut down with a single strike!

"Pfft!"

A soft sound.

The ten-zhang blade energy was shattered by this sword strike.

"Ah!"

Lin Han cried out in pain, clutching his head and crouching down.

The Rending Sky Blade had concentrated all of Lin Han's focus. After it was annihilated by Zhou Yi's sword, Lin Han's mind was injured, and his head felt like it was splitting.

"Ah! How is this possible?"

"Senior Brother Lin's Rending Sky Blade was so easily broken?"

"Who is this Zhou? How is he so strong? The Daoist Sect? What sect is this?"

The disciples below the stage were in an uproar, finding it hard to believe what they were seeing, as the Lin Han they had placed so much hope in was instantly defeated by Zhou Yi.

"Zhou Yi is actually this strong?"

Pang Bo's mouth hung open, unable to close it for a long time.

"He has far surpassed us."

Ye Fan's expression was unreadable, but his heart churned like a stormy sea.

They came from the same background, had the same origins, yet after only a month apart, his former classmate had risen so high. How could Ye Fan remain calm?

"No! I can't go on like this!"

Ye Fan clenched his fists tightly, his mind made up.

On the viewing platform.

Sect Leader Li and the elders gasped when they saw this.

"Sword... Sword cultivator?"

"The art of the sword cultivator has actually been passed down to this day?"

The elders were quite shocked by Zhou Yi's sword strike. It wasn't that the power of the strike was overwhelmingly strong, but rather that in an era where the path of the sword cultivator was almost extinct, the sudden appearance of a sword cultivator greatly astonished them.

Sect Leader Li and Elder Liu exchanged a glance, understanding each other, but not daring to speak.

As a disciple of the Celestial Venerable, it was not surprising that Zhou Yi knew some sword cultivation techniques.

On the stage.

An usher hurried onto the stage and helped Lin Han down.

Zhou Yi had indeed exchanged for some sword cultivation techniques and consumed energy to cultivate a trace of Sword Qi. However, this cultivation was still very rudimentary. If Lin Han hadn't infused his focus into the blade energy, he wouldn't have been injured at all.

Even now, although Lin Han's mind was damaged, he only needed to rest and recuperate to recover in a few days.

However, to the disciples who were unaware of the truth, Zhou Yi was simply too arrogant!

Not only did he come to challenge them, but he also struck with such force. Was he looking down on our Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven? If we don't teach him a lesson, how can we vent our anger?

"Sect Leader, this disciple wishes to spar with Young Master Zhou. I request your permission!"

The one who stepped forward was the foremost among the Spirit Void Ten Elites, whose cultivation had broken through to the Wheel Sea realm and preliminarily advanced to the Dao Palace.

Seeing him step forward, the other eager Spirit Void Ten Elites retreated. With their senior disciple taking the lead, what else could the others say?

"Yu Dao? He wants to challenge?"

Sect Leader Li suddenly found himself in a difficult position.

He was well aware of Yu Dao's intentions and his cultivation strength. However, he was worried about Zhou Yi! If Yu Dao were to lose control of his strength, it would be troublesome.

"Since this senior brother is interested, Sect Leader Li, how about we have a spar?"

Just as Sect Leader Li was in a dilemma, Zhou Yi spoke from the stage.

"Alright!"

Sect Leader Li nodded, thinking it would be good to teach you a lesson, lest you think no one in our Spirit Void Grotto-Heaven can handle you.

With the Sect Leader's approval, Yu Dao leaped forward, his entire body like a falling leaf in the wind, gracefully landing on the stage with a series of turns and drifts.

"Good!"

"Senior Brother Yu's Autumn Leaves Dance with the Wind is truly lifelike!"

Seeing Senior Brother Yu's elegant entrance onto the stage, the disciples below erupted in cheers. This was both to encourage their Senior Brother and to put pressure on Zhou Yi.

"Hmm! This Autumn Leaves Dance with the Wind technique is indeed at an extraordinary level of mastery. Rising with the wind, leaving no trace – his skill is profound!"

On the viewing platform, an elder nodded in admiration.

"To be able to cultivate the Autumn Leaves Dance with the Wind to this extent while only just entering the Dao Palace realm, Yu Dao's talent is truly exceptional."

On the stage.

Seeing Yu Dao's entrance posture, Zhou Yi couldn't help but laugh. Such a flamboyant pose looked incredibly punchable!

"What are you laughing at? Is my Autumn Leaves Dance with the Wind movement technique incorrect?"

Yu Dao looked at Zhou Yi, frowning.

"No! No! Hmm, it's a very beautiful movement technique!"

Zhou Yi felt his own behavior was a bit frivolous and quickly smoothed things over.

"Beautiful?"

Hearing this word, Yu Dao's brow twitched, a surge of anger rising within him. He stopped wasting words and directly issued his challenge.

"Please!"

"Please!"

After the pleasantries, Yu Dao's figure flickered, and he waved his hand, scattering a shower of brilliance.

Instantly, the autumn wind howled, and fallen leaves drifted.

Countless leaves swirled around the entire stage. These leaves danced with the wind, appearing as if the autumn breeze was blowing, causing leaves to fall. They seemed to possess no trace of worldly dust, nor any hint of destructive power.

However, each of these leaves was as sharp as a blade. With a mere thought, any single leaf could transform into a fierce killing blow.

This was Yu Dao's ultimate move: Boundless Falling Leaves Rustle Down! Once caught in the attack, one would face the onslaught of countless leaves, an endless, inescapable barrage.

As this move was unleashed, the entire training ground fell silent!

"Senior Brother Yu Dao actually has such a killing move? So, Senior Brother has never truly used his full strength before?"

The disciples were all shocked, and their confidence in Yu Dao's victory soared.

"It really is beautiful!"

Seeing the falling leaves drift down, sensing the chilling killing intent contained within them, Zhou Yi remained completely unfazed, merely marveling at the beautiful spectacle of the technique.

"You'll soon learn it's more than just beautiful."

Yu Dao sneered, his spiritual energy surging. The countless leaves suddenly "swished" and shot through the air.

"To conquer the enemy and achieve victory, one strike is enough! With so many flourishes, the power is merely dispersed."

Zhou Yi shook his head. His entire body vibrated, and brilliant divine radiance erupted. A vast and magnificent scene manifested around Zhou Yi.

In a boundless, boundless ocean, a bright moon slowly ascended. Its brilliant radiance illuminated the entire sky. All the leaves that flew towards Zhou Yi were instantly crushed within this light.

Amidst the boundless moonlight, Zhou Yi gently pressed down with his palm.

A colossal handprint descended, covering the sky.

"Pfft!"

The illusion of boundless falling leaves shattered instantly, and Yu Dao spat out a mouthful of blood, sent flying backward.

"Ocean Surfaces, Bright Moon Ascends! Divine Body Phenomenon!"

"Void Great Handprint!"

"Isn't his surname Zhou? How can..."

Those on the viewing platform leaped up in shock.