The next morning.
An even more explosive piece of news swept through the entire Xuanba Sword Sect once again.
Sun Jian, the foremost Core Disciple under Holy Son Li Ao and a prodigy of the sword path,
had formally issued a life-or-death challenge to Yang Lingtian, the newly appointed Guest Elder of Yanxia Peak.
The challenge letter had been written personally by Sun Jian. Every line brimmed with his domineering, razor-sharp Sword Intent, as though it might pierce straight through the paper.
The challenge was set for three days later, at the sect's central main arena.
Under the gaze of countless eyes, this challenge letter, filled with provocation and chilling killing intent,
was delivered to the entrance of the side hall where Yang Lingtian lived on Yanxia Peak.
The disciple who delivered the challenge letter held his head high.
He placed the letter at the doorway, then swaggered away, his manner arrogant to the extreme.
For a time, the entire Xuanba Sword Sect exploded into an uproar once more.
"My heavens, Senior Brother Sun Jian is actually going to challenge that Yang Lingtian."
"Senior Brother Sun Jian is an unparalleled genius who possesses combat power comparable to the late stage despite being only at the Mid Saint God Realm."
"I heard that with his swift sword, no one at the same realm can stand against him."
"That Yang Lingtian may be somewhat mysterious, but against Senior Brother Sun Jian, he'll probably be in grave danger, won't he?"
"This is going to be quite a show. Someone from the Holy Son's side is facing someone from the Saintess's side."
"This is obviously Holy Son Li Ao borrowing Senior Brother Sun Jian's hand to take revenge on that Yang Lingtian."
"The main arena three days from now will surely draw everyone's attention."