Xiaoxiao

On the high platform, the high-ranking members of the Dao Sect watched the four figures with varying expressions and complex emotions.

Qi Lei, the Heavenly Hall Master, lingered on Ying Xiaoxiao and Wang Yan for a moment before turning to Luo Heng and Lin Dong, sighing inwardly.

Of the four strongest, two were from the Desolate Hall, two from the Heavenly Hall, and the Earthly Hall and the Vast Hall were completely wiped out, a first in the history of the Dao Sect.

The Earthly Hall Master's expression was not good, but the Vast Hall Master was quite magnanimous, slapping his thigh and laughing, " The Desolate Hall has truly turned the tables this time, Chen Zhen, are you feeling smug?"

Chen Zhen stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Not at all, it's all thanks to the disciples' own hard work."

His smug look was so conspicuous that even Wu Dao, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore and whispered, "Senior brother, tone it down."

Qi Lei shook his head, stood up, and his powerful voice resounded throughout the venue.

"The top four are set; next up is the semifinals!"

He waved his hand, and the list of opponents appeared on the light screen.

Luo Heng Ying Xiaoxiao.

Lin Dong versus Wang Yan.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

"Senior Brother Luo Heng to Xiaoxiao Xiao? This..."

"Senior Sister Xiaoxiao is at the Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage, the top student of the Heavenly Hall, and her Sword Intent Perfection, but Senior Brother Luo Heng is even stronger. He handled those previous battles with great ease."

"Senior Brother Lin Dong versus Senior Brother Wang Yan... a top-tier seventh-level cultivator versus a ninth-level cultivator, the gap is quite large."

"What can we do? Aside from him, the worst we can do is reach the Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage."

"666, when has our Dao Sect ever fought such a costly war?"

Whispers rose and fell, all eyes fixed on the four figures.

Luo Heng stood at the edge of the platform, hands behind his back, gazing at the figure in black robes in the distance.

Ying Xiaoxiao was also looking at him, her cool eyes filled with a complex emotion.

Their eyes met in mid-air. Luo Heng nodded slightly, and Ying Xiaoxiao also nodded gently before looking away.

Ying Huanhuan stood beside Luo Heng, glancing at her sister and then at Luo Heng, a slight smile playing on her lips. She whispered, " Brother Heng, when you're dealing with my sister, don't go too far."

Luo Heng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Ying Huanhuan snorted and said, "Of course, if you dare to hurt my sister, I won't let you off the hook."

Luo Heng chuckled, reached out and ruffled her hair, saying, "I know, you little busybody."

Ying Huanhuan blushed, glared at him, but didn't look away.

Elsewhere, Lin Dong stood on the other side of the platform, his gaze fixed on the gray-robed figure in the distance, his expression calm.

Wang Yan stood with his hands behind his back, his gray robe fluttering in the wind, surrounded by a faint, chilling aura, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, its edge fully revealed. His indifferent eyes swept over Lin Dong, a hint of surprise flashing in them, but he quickly regained his composure.

Platform A-1 )

Luo Heng and Ying Xiaoxiao stood facing each other, ten zhang apart.

Sunlight streamed down, Ying Xiaoxiao in black, with her long black hair flowing like a waterfall, held Azure Luan Sword that gleamed faintly. The aura of Sword Intent Perfection permeated the air, making the surrounding atmosphere slightly heavier.

She looked at Luo Heng, her cool eyes carrying a hint of complex emotions.

"Junior Brother Luo Heng, please."

Luo Heng smiled and said, " Xiaoxiao, please."

There was no "senior sister" in her title, only " Xiaoxiao ".

Ying Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback, a feeling she couldn't quite describe welling up inside her, but she didn't say anything, only nodded gently.

"I'm sorry."

As soon as she finished speaking, she moved!

Heavenly Shadow Steps!

Her figure vanished from the spot like a ghost, leaving behind a series of afterimages that dazzled the eye!

Luo Heng stood still, hands behind his back, his expression calm.

His Spiritual Power had already locked onto Ying Xiaoxiao's true form; those afterimages were meaningless to him.

A sword thrust out!

Heavenly Dipper Three-Flower Sword!

Three cyan sword flowers bloomed at the tip of the sword, like three blooming lotus flowers, beautiful yet deadly. Each sword flower contained dozens of sharp Sword Qi, sealing off Luo Heng's evasion space from three different angles!

Luo Heng looked at the three sword flowers, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This girl's Sword Intent has improved considerably since then.

He didn't dodge; he simply raised his right hand, put his index and middle fingers together, and flicked it lightly.

A golden beam shot out – it was the Azure Dragon Finger!

The fingertip struck the sword, producing a crisp clanging sound.

The three sword flowers only lasted for a moment before being shattered by the finger beam!

Ying Xiaoxiao's expression remained unchanged, but her sword stance shifted, and the Azure Luan Sword in her hand transformed into a streak of azure light, piercing straight for Luo Heng's throat!

This sword strike was as fast as lightning and extremely fierce!

Luo Heng sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the sword's edge, and simultaneously extended his right hand, striking Ying Xiaoxiao's shoulder with a palm strike.

Ying Xiaoxiao turned around to avoid the palm strike, and at the same time, she swept her Azure Luan Sword horizontally, sending a streak of azure Sword Qi slashing towards Luo Heng's waist!

The two exchanged blows on the platform, their swords flashing and palms clashing, each collision producing a dull thud.

The surrounding disciples watched, completely mesmerized.

"Senior Brother Luo Heng and Senior Sister Xiaoxiao Xiao are both so strong..."

" Xiaoxiao Sister Xiaoxiao's swordsmanship is too fierce! Every strike is aimed straight at vital points!"

"Senior Brother Luo Heng is even more outrageous. He hasn't been serious at all, has he? He's just been practicing with Senior Sister Xiaoxiao."

On the high platform, the high-ranking officials watched the duel and discussed it animatedly.

Qi Lei frowned and said, "What exactly is Luo Heng doing? He could clearly defeat her in one move, so why is he still getting entangled in a fight with Xiaoxiao?"

Chen Zhen stroked his beard and laughed, "What do you know? He's giving Xiaoxiao pointers. Haven't you noticed? Xiaoxiao's swordsmanship has been improving in battle."

Wei Sen was taken aback. Upon closer inspection, he indeed discovered that Ying Xiaoxiao's swordsmanship was becoming increasingly sharp and fluid, with each strike's angle, force, and timing more precise than before.

"This kid... teaching in battle?" Wei Sen gasped.

"That's his talent," Wu Dao exclaimed.

Ying Xiaoxiao also noticed this on the platform.

She could sense that every move Luo Heng made was precisely the counter to her sword techniques, forcing her to change her moves. In the process of changing her moves, she gained a deeper understanding of her own swordsmanship.

"Are you... teaching me?" Ying Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask.

Luo Heng smiled and said, " Xiaoxiao is very smart. Since you figured it out, then you should learn from her."

Ying Xiaoxiao bit her lip, her face flushing slightly without her noticing. She didn't say anything more, but wielded the Azure Luan Sword even faster, her Sword Intent becoming more refined and sharper.

While deflecting her attacks, Luo Heng offered guidance.

"You exerted your power too early with this sword strike. You should have waited until the sword's momentum was fully charged before striking, but don't let the charging time be too long."

"If this sword strike had been angled just a fraction more, it would have sealed off an ordinary person's escape route."

That's right, it's just ordinary people, not including him.

"The essence of the Heavenly Dipper Three-Flower Sword lies in 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.' The three sword flowers do not attack independently, but are linked together. In your current state, they are attacking independently, which greatly reduces their power."

Ying Xiaoxiao. Every word Luo Heng said pointed directly to the blind spots in her cultivation.

She took a deep breath and thrust out the Azure Luan Sword once more.

This time, the three sword flowers no longer fought independently, but responded to each other and amplified each other's power, making them more than twice as powerful as before!

A hint of appreciation flashed in Luo Heng's eyes. He raised his hand and shattered the three sword flowers with a single palm strike.

"Not bad, you've improved."

Ying Xiaoxiao her sword, slightly out of breath, and looked at Luo Heng with a complex expression in her eyes.

She knew she was no match for Luo Heng, but she never expected Luo Heng to push her to her limits in this way.

"Thank you," she said softly.

Luo Heng waved his hand and said, "No need, continue."

Ying Xiaoxiao nodded and drew her sword again.

This time, she no longer adhered to fixed moves, but instead integrated the < Heavenly Emperor Scripture > and < Tai Xu Swordplay >, making her swordsmanship unpredictable and elusive.

Luo Heng watched her swordsmanship, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This girl's comprehension is even better than he expected.

The Heavenly Emperor Scripture: The Great Heavenly Cloud-Touching Sword!

Ying Xiaoxiao gave a clear shout, and the Azure Luan Sword in her hand burst forth with a dazzling azure light. Behind her, a giant light sword nearly a hundred feet long condensed into shape!

As soon as the lightsaber appeared, the surrounding sky seemed to distort, and a destructive wave emanated from it, causing everyone present to feel a chill.