Showing his edge (Part two)

On the Martial Arts Arena, the battles were all between disciples at the Meridian Opening Realm, and naturally, they were all close-quarters combat. But in such an environment, a sharp Sword Qi suddenly shot out, attracting attention like a firefly in the dark.

"Void Splitting Realm?" This was the first thought that came to everyone's mind, even the examiner who was at the Deity Transformation stage. However, many people immediately shook their heads. Although the Sword Qi attack was very strong, comparable to Cultivator at the first level of the Void Splitting Realm, the aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang gave the impression that he was indeed at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer.

The attack power of the Void Splitting Slash increased by 30%. This fierce Sword Qi caught the Zhang Kuang opponent off guard and sent him flying. Blood splattered and drew an arc in mid-air, a tragic and beautiful sight.

The appearance of this Sword Qi shocked everyone around. Although they didn't understand what method Zhuge Xiang used to unleash the Sword Qi attack, these disciples no longer dared to treat Zhuge Xiang and his group as easy targets, and they all subtly distanced themselves from him.

That's how chaotic battles are. If you're weak, everyone around you will swarm you and tear you to shreds. But if you display strength far exceeding that of others, there will be two outcomes: First, everyone will gather together to deal with you, eliminating the biggest threat first. Second, they won't dare to provoke you again.

Ten spots, though not many, are not few either. Given Zhuge Xiang's demonstrated strength, securing one spot is well-deserved, so the others focused their attention on the remaining nine spots.

"However, for someone at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer to be able to unleash Sword Qi, they must have used special methods." Not everyone feared Zhuge Xiang. At least, in the corner, a man carrying a long sword did not. His gaze was fixed on Zhuge Xiang, and his eyes held a cold, sinister light. Or rather, from the very beginning, this man had diverted some of his attention to Zhuge Xiang.

Lin Tian's gaze remained fixed on Zhuge Xiang. With the help of Dugu Jue's Great Rejuvenation Pill, his cultivation had successfully broken through to the Sky-Splitting Realm while in the Asura Purgatory Map. He originally intended to kill Zhuge Xiang in the Asura Purgatory Map, but unfortunately the map was too large. He searched for more than twenty days without finding Zhuge Xiang's whereabouts. In the end, due to unforeseen circumstances, he inexplicably ended up in the map.

The Great Returning Pill isn't so easy to obtain. Since he promised Dugu Jue to kill Zhuge Xiang during the assessment, he had to keep his word. This was the final round of the Inner Sect Selection Trial, and Lin Tian's last chance.

With a long sword in hand and a dense, icy Qi Energy emanating from him, Lin Tian focused his attention on Zhuge Xiang and walked towards him. Although he didn't know what method Zhuge Xiang had used to unleash his Sword Qi, he himself was a genuine cultivator at the Void Splitting Realm!

The icy Qi Energy was extremely powerful, and many disciples in the Martial Arts Arena silently retreated. Lin Tian's cultivation at the Meridian Opening Realm Tenth Layer already made him a renowned figure among the Official Disciple.

"Lin Tian! Let's settle this once and for all!" However, at the same time, another disciple at the Meridian Opening Realm Tenth Layer spotted him and rushed over directly. Judging from his appearance, he clearly had some grudge against Lin Tian.

With two cultivators at the Meridian Opening Realm Tenth Layer, the surrounding disciples were even happier to see them both suffer heavy losses.

However, Lin Tian didn't even turn his head to look at the disciples rushing over. He simply swung his long sword backhand, and a dark blue Sword Qi, mixed with a chilling and sharp aura, flew out. The disciple, who was at the Meridian Opening Realm Tenth Layer, was directly knocked back by this Sword Qi. His hands were covered with a layer of Ice Shards, and his face turned pale. He had obviously been chilled to the bone.

"The Void Splitting Realm!?" The disciple stared at Lin Tian in shock and said with difficulty.

The Void Splitting Realm!? Zhuge Xiang's previous Sword Qi had already caused an uproar, but unexpectedly, another Sword Qi appeared not long after. Moreover, sensing the aura deliberately emanating from Lin Tian, the disciples were shocked. The Void- Void Splitting Realm! This was a genuine Void Splitting Realm cultivation!

These disciples were both shocked and on the verge of tears. This third assessment only had ten spots; one freak capable of unleashing Sword Qi energy was enough, but now another Void Splitting Realm expert had appeared? Did this mean there were only eight spots left?

With a Sword Qi energy, Lin Tian unleashed the aura of the Void Splitting Realm. He surveyed his territory like a king, and all the disciples around him were intimidated by his Void Splitting Realm cultivation, retreating to the side and not daring to provoke him.

With his longsword in hand, Lin Tian walked step by step toward Zhuge Xiang, his eyes fixed on Zhuge Xiang, making his target clear.

"Lin Tian is going to deal with him?" Lin Tian's actions naturally attracted a lot of attention, surprising many people. Given the strength they displayed, it was practically a certainty that each of them would secure a spot. The dozens of disciples present, though reluctant, had tacitly agreed. But who would have thought that Lin Tian would actually attack Zhuge Xiang? What grudge did they have against each other?

Everyone around could see Lin Tian's intentions, so how could Zhuge Xiang not know? The appearance of a disciple with the cultivation of the Void Splitting Realm startled Zhuge Xiang, but he remained fearless. As he watched the disciple walk towards him step by step, the Qi Energy of the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer also emerged. He confronted him head-on and said, "You want to attack me?"

"Having been entrusted with a task, one must be loyal to it," Lin Tian said, pointing his long sword directly at Zhuge Xiang.

Entrusted by someone? Zhuge Xiang didn't need to think too much to know who it was. After all, among the disciples of the Void Splitting Realm at the Asura Headquarters, only Dugu Jue was capable of summoning them and wanted his life.

Without much surprise, Zhuge Xiang raised his Sword of Slaughter, his eyes indifferent as if looking at a dead man, and said, "If you attack me, be prepared to be killed."

"Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? You're only at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer," Lin Tian said coldly, looking at Zhuge Xiang. His tone was as cold as the Qi Energy he exuded.

Although the Martial Arts Arena was not small, it was barely enough for dozens of disciples at the Meridian Opening Realm to fight. However, a large area was left empty in the middle of the Martial Arts Arena.

These disciples, caught in the midst of their battle, consciously cleared a space to avoid being caught in the crossfire of the two men's Sword Qi. Moreover, everyone was happy to see this situation unfold. Although they didn't know what grudge the two men had, their fighting should create an opening for a spot. Of course, it would be even better if both were severely injured.

The disciples in the Martial Arts Arena were busy vying for the remaining spots and didn't have much time to pay attention to the two of them. However, they were also secretly careful not to be accidentally injured by the two's Sword Qi, otherwise they would have no tears to shed.

Below the Martial Arts Arena, everyone's attention was focused on the two. A duel between disciples who could unleash Sword Qi was not something that could be seen often at the Asura Sect Headquarters. Taking this opportunity, they also wanted to observe how disciples at the Void Splitting Realm fought.

Suspended in mid-air, the examiner, Deity Transformation stage cultivator, focused his attention on the two individuals—or rather, on Zhuge Xiang. Lin Tian, at the first level of the Void Splitting Realm, was easily seen through, but Zhuge Xiang, at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, could unleash Sword Qi. More importantly, the attack power of that Sword Qi was no weaker than that of a true Void Splitting Realm Cultivator. Even with his Nascent Deity Transformation stage cultivation, the examiner couldn't discern the reason.

"Hey, do you think Zhuge Xiang can win?" The crowd below the stage was buzzing with discussion, but they were all watching intently. The lively Hua Nongying turned her head and asked Niu Geng next to her with curiosity.

"What kind of attitude is that? You should have the right attitude when you ask someone a question," a casual remark caused Zi Xiang's eyebrows to furrow.

"I like calling you that, so what?" Zi Xiang and Hua Nongying seemed to be natural enemies, and neither of them intended to hold back. Hua Nongying with her hands on her hips, showing no sign of backing down.

"Alright, Hua Nongying, Zi Xiang, stop arguing," Niu Geng said, caught in the middle, torn between the two women exchanging harsh words.

"Which eye of yours saw me arguing with her? It was clearly her fault," Niu Geng said, and the two of them turned around in unison.

Immediately, Zi Xiang became even more indignant and shouted angrily, "You little brat, what right do you have to talk to Niu Geng like that?"

"That's strange. What right do I have? And what right do you have? You're not her wife."

Even if I'm not like that now, can you guarantee I won't be in the future? I won't let you talk about him like that.

Three women make a drama, but when two women start arguing, it's even more lively than a drama. However, the words they said in their bickering made Niu Geng extremely embarrassed. He quietly moved to the side of Ji Wuxue and Ling Wufeng, wanting to avoid seeing them.

"Do you think Zhuge Xiang can win?" Ling Wufeng asked Ji Wuxue calmly, his fingertip flashing with Flying Dagger. Both of them had taken the Nine Aperture Profound Pill and had been cultivating diligently these days, their cultivation reaching the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm.

"Zhuge Xiang is very strong. Look, he's made his move..." Holding his sword with both hands, Ji Wuxue remained calm, but his eyes were filled with complex emotions as he looked at Zhuge Xiang.

Among the disciples of the same batch, in just two short years, I have reached the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm. Such speed is worthy of being called a Chosen One. However, compared with Zhuge Xiang, I feel like I am throwing away goods when comparing them, and dying when comparing people.

Regardless of what others thought, at this moment, Zhuge Xiang in the Tournament Platform did indeed make his move, and he struck first. Since the matter had been clearly stated, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of wasting words and decisively attacked.

Eagle Eye Technique! Explosive Steps! Blood Thunder Slash!

Zhuge Xiang had already mastered the three major Skill. His body suddenly moved, like an arrow released from a bow, so fast that many disciples below the Body Tempering Realm below the stage couldn't even see his shadow.

A Sword Light flashed like a shooting star, aimed straight at Lin Tian's Throat... (To be continued...)