Disciple Makes a Move, Sword Qi Sweeps the Sky

Meng Tangtang leaped onto the stage.

The crowd below erupted in discussion.

"Who is this? I don't think I've ever seen this senior sister in the Inner Sect; she looks so unfamiliar!"

"Subordinate Third Rank? Are you kidding me?"

"Holy crap, look! She's wearing the robes of an Outer Sect disciple!"

"An Outer Sect disciple at the Subordinate Third Rank? That's not bad, but under these circumstances..."

Everyone offered bitter smiles. When even an Inner Sect senior brother at the Fifth Rank had already been defeated, what was the point of a Third Rank Outer Sect disciple going up there?

It wasn't even enough to serve as a snack!

"Hahahaha!!"

Opposite her, the Blood God Child suddenly doubled over in laughter. Wiping tears from his eyes, he pointed at Meng Tangtang and mocked loudly, "Has the Jingyun Sect run out of people? You dare send this kind of trash onto the stage? A bunch of clowns!"

The Blood-Oath Sect elder also let out a shrill, eerie cackle.

"Heh heh, could it be that the dignified Jingyun Sect has resorted to such a low-class tactic as a beauty trap? Truly shameful for your ancestors. Still, this little girl has a bit of charm; she'll make a decent concubine for our God Child."

"In that case, we shall accept this gift!"

The Blood-Oath Sect members played off each other, their words causing the faces of the Jingyun Sect members to flush with rage.

"Little girl, I know you are eager to fight for the sect, but this is not something you can handle. Get down here at once!" Seeing this, Elder Hao hurriedly sent a secret voice transmission. He had just learned that she was an Outer Sect disciple recruited only this year.

To reach the Subordinate Third Rank in just a few short months!

Such a promising seedling—if nurtured properly, she would be a great pillar of the sect in the future!

The Blood-Oath Sect was ruthless and vicious; if she were to be killed here, what a massive loss it would be!

On the stage.

Facing the skeptical gazes of the crowd and the jeers of the Blood-Oath Sect, Meng Tangtang's expression darkened, but her eyes grew increasingly resolute.

Compared to the suffering and torment she had endured since childhood, mere mockery was nothing.

"Elder, rest assured. This disciple knows what she is doing and will certainly not disgrace the sect's expectations!"

Meng Tangtang responded loudly, simultaneously drawing the mid-grade spirit sword that Lin Cheng had gifted her.

"Hiss! It's actually a mid-grade spirit weapon! How terrifying!"

"No wonder she had the guts to step up there. That's a divine blade that even the elders covet; the boost to combat power isn't just a simple one-plus-one!" Someone below gasped in shock, triggering looks of envy, jealousy, and hatred from the crowd.

"Sigh, very well."

Elder Hao sighed, his gaze toward Meng Tangtang becoming increasingly appreciative. This child has peerless talent and an even firmer temperament. More importantly, she knows how to think of the sect. Regardless of the outcome, I must protect her!

Because of his appreciation for Meng Tangtang, Elder Hao even overlooked the value of the longsword in her hand.

Holding the spirit sword, Meng Tangtang felt the power of ice and fire surging within her as she faced the Blood God Child.

"Hmph, seeking death!"

"Since that's the case, I'll teach you a lesson so you know what it means to respect the strong. Make your move, or you won't get another chance!" The Blood God Child maintained his arrogant posture, not even bothering to look at Meng Tangtang directly.

Such a weakling was not worthy of his attention.

"I will never let Master down!"

Meng Tangtang took a deep breath and channeled her power to the limit. In an instant, a force of ice and fire radiated from her body, causing the surrounding heaven and earth energy to tremble as it was drawn in. Meng Tangtang's aura surged violently.

In the blink of an eye, she had risen from the Subordinate Third Rank to the Sixth Rank!

This sight was so shocking that Elder Hao crushed the beloved teacup in his hand.

The other elder was also filled with horror!

Not to mention the two elders from the Blood-Oath Sect and the many ordinary disciples below!

"Channeling the energy of heaven and earth!"

"How is that possible?!"

A Blood-Oath Sect elder shouted in shock, his excitement causing his chair to shatter under the force of his internal energy!

"To channel the energy of heaven and earth, even a tiny sliver, requires at least the Ninth Rank..."

"It's an innate constitution!"

Elder Hao and the other Jingyun Sect elder were overcome with wild joy!

Heavens!

Their Jingyun Sect had actually produced a peerless genius with an innate constitution—someone almost guaranteed to reach the Innate Realm!

The Jingyun Sect was about to rise!

"No!"

Blood God Child watched in horror as a sword pierced through his chest. He spat out a mouthful of blood in unwillingness and slowly collapsed.

"We won!"

"We actually won!! Hahaha!"

The disciples below the stage erupted in cheers!

The situation had taken a sudden turn. They never expected the Jingyun Sect to be hiding such a genius who could heavily injure Blood God Child in a single strike. Seeing the gloomy, dripping-wet expression on the opposing elder's face was incredibly satisfying!

"Oh no!" Elder Hao exclaimed.

Just as he moved to intervene, he was desperately held back by a Blood-Oath Sect elder who fought him one-on-two!

Whoosh!

On the other side, a blurred blood shadow flashed and vanished!

"Go to hell!"

"Within the Southern Region, we will never allow a genius capable of threatening our Blood-Oath Sect to exist!" Another Blood-Oath Sect elder, his eyes filled with absolute madness, actually attacked the third-rank Meng Tangtang directly in front of everyone!

"You old scoundrel! Does your Blood-Oath Sect want to start a war with our Jingyun Sect!?" Seeing this, Elder Hao's eyes split with rage as he roared regardless of the consequences.

Facing Elder Hao's roar, the Blood-Oath Sect elder ignored him completely. The terrifying aura of an eighth-rank expert erupted, suffocating countless people present, as he struck down with a palm toward Meng Tangtang, who was currently exhausted!

It's over!

Despair appeared on Elder Hao's face.

The hope for the Jingyun Sect's rise was ruined!

The opponent had put his full strength into this palm. Caught completely off guard, even another eighth-rank expert would surely die!

There was no doubt about it!

Am I going to die? Meng Tangtang also noticed the Blood-Oath Sect elder sneaking up on her, but she was powerless to escape. That previous sword strike, executed with her third-rank strength, had already drained her completely. She could only watch as that death-like palm drew closer and closer.

"Master, I'm sorry. Your disciple hasn't had the chance to repay your great kindness. If there is an afterlife, I will serve you as a beast of burden to repay you..." Meng Tangtang murmured in despair.

However, just as everyone believed Meng Tangtang was doomed, the mid-grade spirit sword that everyone had ignored suddenly trembled.

In an instant, an invisible ripple swept past.

The Blood-Oath Sect elder's ferocious grin suddenly froze on his face. A flicker of terror emerged from the depths of his pupils, but before it could spread, an indescribable sword radiance descended from the sky. Before the blade even touched him, the elder's body began to disintegrate inch by inch.

He widened his eyes in terror before death.

"Xiantian..."

In the blink of an eye, he was reduced to ashes and his soul scattered.

The Blood-Oath Sect elder would never understand, even in death: wasn't it said that the Jingyun Sect's Xiantian expert was nearing the end of his lifespan and could not act frequently?

Why did he run into him?

He was so unwilling!

Boom!

Only after the elder had perished did the sword radiance strike the empty plaza. Wherever the radiance passed, the air was torn asunder, the ground cracked layer by layer, and buildings along the path collapsed one after another, carving a path for over a thousand meters before finally stopping.

After the earth-shaking tremor, the dust slowly settled, and those with sharp eyes were horrified to see a shocking abyss left behind on the scene.

"Hiss!"

Everyone, including the several eighth-rank elders, gasped in unison, their bodies trembling!