This Sword Will Be So Cool.

"Is the Falling Cloud Sect truly set on opposing our Blazing Sun Sect?"

With Sword Thirteen taking such a stance, the Blazing Sun Sect Elder's face darkened as if dripping with water. He truly hadn't expected the other party to show no regard for face at all.

"If even I cannot protect my own sect's disciples, then what kind of Elder am I?"

"Let alone the fact that my sect's disciple did nothing wrong—even if he had, so what? If you want to lay a hand on my sect's disciple, first ask if my sword agrees!"

Sword Thirteen gave a cold laugh, raised his hand, and grasped the air. The Blood-Gold Longsword materialized in his grip, pointing straight at the Blazing Sun Sect Elder without a trace of fear.

In Mo Shang's arms, Jiang Shuyu watched this scene, a flicker of emotion stirring in her heart, a complex glint passing through her eyes...

As if sensing Sword Thirteen's mood, the Blood-Colored Longsword let out a crisp ring. Sha Qi, wrapped in sharp Sword Qi, rippled outward from his form.

"Fine, then let This Seat test your skills!"

At these words, the Blazing Sun Sect Elder's eyes flashed with cold light. His aura erupted fully in that moment, True Dharma of the Fire Path spreading out, dyeing heaven and earth a shade of crimson.

"Hmph, then come!" Sword Thirteen snorted again, without a moment's hesitation, and slashed out with his sword.

This single sword strike pierced the sky, connecting heaven and earth! Spiritual energy from a hundred li around was drawn by this strike, surging like a tidal wave to fall upon the Blazing Sun Sect Elder!

Facing this blow, the Blazing Sun Sect Elder dared not be careless. Flames roiled, coalescing into a long blade, and he slashed out with a sword aura of his own.

"Boom!"

The two terrifying attacks collided, unleashing a storm of violent energy that swept across the field. Wherever it passed, all things were annihilated.

Arena No. 2 instantly turned to nothingness, and then the shockwave pressed toward the Observation Platform!

Seeing the two truly come to blows, the gathered sect elders in the arena changed color in alarm. They joined forces to raise a barrier, blocking the aftershocks and preventing unnecessary casualties...

After exchanging one move, the two were evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand.

"Haha, interesting! Then take another sword from me!"

But Sword Thirteen was clearly dissatisfied with this result. He stood with his sword, laughing loudly as he charged once more at the Blazing Sun Sect Elder.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Thunderous clashes rang out in succession. The methods of a Heavenly Connection Realm cultivator were formidable indeed—space trembled, and heaven and earth's spiritual energy boiled.

At this moment, seeing the two begin to fight in earnest, the sect elders in the Martial Arena had no choice but to intensify their efforts to contain the fallout...

"The Falling Cloud Sect, a second-rate sect, actually dares to challenge the Blazing Sun Sect? Where do they get the nerve?"

"Second-rate? Heh, you arrived late and don't know what happened yesterday. The Falling Cloud Sect Leader crossed hands with the Lord of Cangyun City and ended in a draw."

"Liu Zhengyang broke through? Wasn't his foundation damaged, with no hope of reaching the True Dharma Realm in this life?"

"Who knows? Maybe he found some opportunity. If so, it makes sense."

"This Falling Cloud Sect really keeps their cards close. Not only did their Sect Leader break into the True Dharma Realm, but even an Elder has such strength..."

Just as the elders from various sects and forces were murmuring among themselves, the figure of the Lord of Cangyun City appeared on the arena stage.

"Stop..."

Li Batian's indifferent voice rang out. An invisible rule descended, freezing the two locked in fierce combat in place.

Feeling the oppressive force they could not shake off, Sword Thirteen and the Blazing Sun Sect Elder were finally forced to stop.

"This matter ends here." Li Batian swept his gaze over the two and spoke again.

"Lord Li, are you favoring the Blazing Sun Sect?" Hearing this, Sword Thirteen's eyes showed a hint of displeasure. His expression darkened as he questioned.

The Blazing Sun Sect Elder had broken the rules by attacking a disciple of their sect, and now the other party wanted to end it with a single sentence—forcing them to swallow this bitter loss. He would not agree!

"What do you want?"

Li Batian shot a glance at Sword Thirteen, the pressure of the True Dharma Realm bearing down, a note of dissatisfaction in his tone.

"The Blazing Sun Sect must give our Falling Cloud Sect an explanation today..."

Feeling the pressure from the other party, Sword Thirteen's expression shifted, but he still did not back down. He stared fixedly at the Blazing Sun Sect Elder and gritted out his words.

"And if I refuse?" The Blazing Sun Sect Elder sneered.

"Heh, since you can't understand reason, our Falling Cloud Sect also knows a thing or two about force. If it comes to it, we'll open war between our sects—whoever loses gets wiped out!" Sword Thirteen laughed coldly, his sword still pointing at the Blazing Sun Sect Elder.

"You!"

Hearing this, the Blazing Sun Sect Elder's face flushed with anger.

But recalling that the Falling Cloud Sect had just risen, with a True Dharma Realm cultivator sitting at its head, the Blazing Sun Sect held no overwhelming advantage. He swallowed the words that had risen to his lips.

Other sects might talk of war just to sound tough, but the Falling Cloud Sect was different—they would actually go to war!

In the Cang Domain, a saying circulated: Better to provoke a first-rate holy land than to provoke the second-rate Falling Cloud Sect.

Though the Falling Cloud Sect was only second-rate, its members were famously united.

Other sects might not go to great lengths over a single disciple, but the Falling Cloud Sect would!

"You what! If today's matter doesn't get an explanation for our Falling Cloud Sect, no one is walking away clean!" Sword Thirteen spoke again, showing no regard for face even with Li Batian present.

"Enough. This Seat said this matter ends here, or else don't blame This Seat for showing no mercy."

Seeing Sword Thirteen so stubbornly deluded, Li Batian's expression darkened as he barked a harsh reprimand.

"Then come. I've been wanting to test City Lord Li's skills myself!"

Sword Thirteen did not retreat an inch. His aura erupted fully, the pressure of the Question Dao Realm ninth level laid bare as he pointed his sword at Li Batian.

Li Batian's face turned utterly grim. Sword Thirteen's actions were nothing less than a blatant affront to his status as a True Dharma Realm powerhouse!

"Good, very good! Since you don't know what humility means, let This Seat teach you properly today." Without further words, Li Batian raised his hand and struck down.

In an instant, Dao Resonance flowed, the fabric of the Great Dao interweaving. A sky-obscuring giant hand tore through the clouds, unleashing boundless pressure as it descended to crush Sword Thirteen.

Facing that palm, Sword Thirteen showed no fear—only calm, like a deep, still pool without a single ripple.

"Young Gu, watch this next strike of mine closely."

Sword Thirteen stood before Mo Shang, his black robes swaying faintly in the wind, and slowly closed his eyes.

"Why?" Gu Qingzhou asked, puzzled.

"Because... this strike will be very cool..."

Sword Thirteen opened his eyes slowly. A torrential sword intent burst forth from within him. At that moment, he was like a drawn blade—unstoppable!

"Sword technique killing move: End of All Things."

The moment the words fell, the Blood-Gold Longsword in Sword Thirteen's hand erupted with blinding divine light.

Beneath that strike, all things lost their color. Where the sword edge passed, everything crumbled. The world seemed to welcome its final moment; all meaning faded away.

The sword light flashed, tearing a rift in the sky. The sky-covering giant hand was split in two in an instant, dimming and dissipating at a terrifying speed. The law patterns shattered inch by inch, until they dissolved into nothingness...