The Sword Saint's personal arrival at the Hundred-Battle Tournament pushed the atmosphere to its peak.
The million Outer Sect Disciples all felt their blood boil. Given their status, they rarely had a chance to see this supreme expert of the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, and only occasionally got to hear a Sage expound the Dao.
The many inner-sect Heavenly Prodigies also watched with solemn eyes, excitement and eagerness lurking within. If they could display their talent and win the Sword Saint's favor, they might have a chance to receive his teachings.
Yet the most dazzling figure at that moment was a Saintess standing before the Sword Saint.
Bian Ruxue.
As the youngest of the Saint Daughters, she had drawn attention ever since arriving at the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land. Now, she stood obediently before the Sword Saint, her exquisitely beautiful face showing a hint of composure and vivacity that filled countless people with envy.
Being able to become the Sword Saint's direct disciple placed her backing in the highest tier, even among the Saint Children and Saint Daughters!
With the rules announced and the top hundred selected, the participants in the first three matches soon stepped forward.
Two matches pitted inner-sect Heavenly Prodigies against each other, while the third pitted an inner-sect Heavenly Prodigy against a Saint Child.
That Saint Child was none other than the Wuhen Saint Child, whom Li Hao knew.
Li Hao had become acquainted with Qiu Wuhen while fishing at Sword Cliff, though they had only exchanged a few idle remarks and were not close.
Li Hao knew that Qiu Wuhen used fishing to comprehend sword intent and was extremely powerful.
As the Saint Child took the stage, most eyes turned toward him.
After twenty consecutive days of fighting, the Saint Children and Saint Daughters had