Breakthrough

Frost and snow actually spread along the halberd towards Shen Yi's arm. Shen Yi shook it hard, and the frost and snow fell to the ground. The two tested each other with one move, and they were evenly matched.

They took a step back and fought again. For a time, two streams of light, one black and one white, chased each other back and forth on the stage. Only the sound of weapons clashing could be heard, but their movements could not be seen clearly.

"So fast, is this Shen Yi's true strength?"

The crowd below exclaimed in surprise. They had originally thought that Shen Yi's strength was only in his physical body, but they did not expect his speed to be no less than Wu Liujian's, who was in the Qi Condensation Realm.

The two fought for dozens of rounds, neither gaining an advantage, and separated.

"A Dharma Artifact?"

"Mid-grade."

Shen Yi looked as if he understood, expecting that the successor of the Wu family's Sword Tomb would not have a broken weapon in his hand.

"You are very good, but unfortunately, you are not in the Qi Condensation Realm after all. You are no match for me!"

Wu Liujian had already figured out Shen Yi's strength. He was confident that with his Fourth Level of Qi Condensation Realm strength and three sword moves, he would be enough to defeat Shen Yi.

"Soaring Abyss Leaping Swan!"

Wu Liujian suddenly attacked, holding the Flowing Frost Sword. His body was like a flying feather, and his speed instantly increased by another level. In the time it took to breathe, he was in front of Shen Yi. Shen Yi exclaimed how fast it was. He didn't have time to adjust and could only use the halberd as a fulcrum to leap behind Wu Liujian, his hair brushing past the sword as he dodged.

"Qi Condensation Realm?"

Shen Yi smiled faintly, holding his halberd, and walked towards Wu Liujian step by step. Wu Liujian originally wanted to meet the attack, but was suddenly fixed in place by a powerful aura, unable to move.

With every step Shen Yi took forward, his aura grew stronger.

"This is the aura of the Qi Condensation Realm!"

The crowd was in an uproar. What kind of monstrous talent was Shen Yi to break through to the Qi Condensation Realm during a battle?

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged towards Shen Yi ceaselessly. Shen Yi clenched his fists. This, was the Qi Condensation Realm?

Wu Liujian was horrified. He was fixed in place by Shen Yi's aura and could clearly feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surging towards Shen Yi. With such might in the Qi Condensation Realm alone, he could not imagine what realm Shen Yi would reach in the future.

"Break for me!"

Wu Liujian felt Shen Yi's continuously increasing might. His fighting spirit suddenly surged, and an unyielding will welled up in his chest. A swordsman only dies standing, never lives kneeling!

"Look quickly, Wu Liujian has also broken through, to the Fifth Level of Qi Condensation Realm!"

Shen Yi had already stabilized his realm. The Essence of Flora within his body was refined further, and his cultivation stopped at the Second Level of Qi Condensation Realm. Seeing that Wu Liujian was still in the process of breaking through, he waited on the spot.

"Thank you!"

After half an hour, Wu Liujian finally emerged from his breakthrough state. Seeing Shen Yi standing on the opposite side of the stage waiting quietly for him, and not taking advantage of the opportunity to attack, he was sincerely grateful.

No matter the outcome of this battle, he, Wu Liujian, felt Shen Yi was worthy of his sincere friendship.

"Since you're awake, let's fight!"

Shen Yi's fighting spirit was at its peak. His halberd trembled slightly under the enhancement of spiritual power, like a Flood Dragon that had been dormant for a hundred years, ravenous and eager for a satisfying hunt.

"Be careful!"

Wu Liujian seemed like a different person now. He raised the Flowing Frost Sword, and sword energy attacked him. The stage was filled with a desolate and murderous aura. Shen Yi crossed his halberd in front of his chest. Before the sword even arrived, its chilling sword energy had already pierced Shen Yi's spiritual power. Shen Yi thrust his halberd forward, and a dark, cold light shot straight towards Wu Liujian's chest.

Wu Liujian changed his sword move, holding the Flowing Frost Sword horizontally in front of his chest. The halberd's edge grazed the sword body, and the immense impact forced him back three steps. Shen Yi let out a long roar and soared into the sky. His halberd transformed into a rainbow, constantly attacking Wu Liujian.

For a time, the offensive and defensive situation on the stage reversed.

"Cloud Shatter!"

Shen Yi's roar continued. He flipped backward in mid-air, and his halberd transformed into countless streaks of light, raining down on Wu Liujian. The might of this move was enough to shatter one's mind. Wu Liujian dodged left and right, his heart filled with dread. Shen Yi's move gradually enveloped him. As Wu Liujian saw that he could no longer dodge, he heard a "ding" sound, and sparks flew.

The Flowing Frost Sword met the halberd's edge precisely, and in an instant, the sky full of rainbows disappeared.

"Is it broken?"

Shen Yi stood on the stage, his halberd still held level in front of his chest. Wu Liujian also had the Flowing Frost Sword in his hand, but the sword body was broken by the halberd. He looked at Shen Yi quietly, and Shen Yi looked at him quietly. There was no expression on either of their faces. But in their hearts, they both understood that the sword in Wu Liujian's hand could no longer be thrust.

"When the match is over, I'll treat you to a drink!"

Wu Liujian sheathed the Flowing Frost Sword and turned away潇洒ly. He was very satisfied with this battle.

"He won! Shen Yi won!"

The crowd erupted in another commotion. This battle, whether it was Shen Yi's breakthrough or his performance, had deeply impressed everyone.

"Could it be that my sister has taken a liking to Shen Yi, which is why she's acting like that?"

Yuwen Yue came to Jiang Miaoyi's side and asked softly.

"Little sister, aren't you even more direct than me? Who has taken a liking to whom, everyone knows."

Jiang Miaoyi did not answer directly but retorted sharply.

"With Shen Yi's potential, he will definitely belong to our clan!"

Yuwen Yue clenched her fists and provocatively challenged Jiang Miaoyi.

On the stage, Wang Teng had already taken his stance, quietly looking at Shen Yi.

"Are you sure you don't need any pills? I don't want to be accused of taking advantage of someone's weakness and winning unfairly!"

"Confidence is a good thing, but blind confidence is not!"

Shen Yi responded calmly. With the replenishment of the Essence of Flora within him, he had already returned to his peak condition and naturally had no need for a Spirit Recovery Pill.

Seeing Shen Yi speak like this, Wang Teng no longer insisted. He waved his hand, and an Ink Saber flashing with dark light appeared in his hand.

Another Mid-grade Dharma Artifact!

Shen Yi was a little surprised internally. Wang Teng had been unknown in the Immortal Academy for the past year. He never expected Wang Teng to possess a Mid-grade Dharma Artifact, and now he was truly making a name for himself.

He swung his saber, and it felt incredibly powerful, like ten thousand beasts stampeding, charging forward with boundless momentum. Shen Yi swept his halberd horizontally, unleashing a similarly immense force that scattered the saber's light.

Wang Teng no longer held back. His figure moved, and he charged forward with the Ink Saber raised. Shen Yi, not to be outdone, thrust his halberd forward to meet the challenge.

The two clashed fiercely, saber light and halberd shadows dancing, a dazzling spectacle. Their weapons collided, emitting faint sounds like the roars of dragons and tigers, or like immense waves crashing against the shore.

Although both fought with broad, powerful strokes, Wang Teng's footwork was peculiar. One moment he would be slashing with his saber, and the next, the Ink Saber would emerge from behind him. After dozens of rounds like this, Shen Yi gradually began to fall into a disadvantage, struggling to parry.

"I am determined to be the victor today. Prepare to fall beneath my saber!"

Wang Teng roared, his spiritual energy erupting instantly. The Ink Saber actually conjured a massive phantom that appeared in mid-air, hovering before Wang Teng.

"Sky-Rending Three Slashes!"

He brought his saber down with a force capable of splitting metal and shattering stone, aiming for Shen Yi's head. Shen Yi raised his halberd, blocking above him, attempting to withstand the blow.

Before the first saber strike landed, a second materialized. Wang Teng's second slash followed swiftly. Shen Yi's eyes narrowed, and he retracted his halberd, channeling his spiritual energy. The halberd glowed with black light as Shen Yi wielded it before him.

The third slash followed, its power surpassing the previous two, as if possessing the might to destroy heaven and earth. The three saber shadows suddenly merged into one. Even the spiritual energy on the arena was ignited by the powerful blade, tearing open a slight rift.