The tips of the two swords struck each other with perfect precision.
Ye Lin only felt a terrifying force surge from Azure Frost's blade.
That immense force traveled through his body, spreading throughout him.
Ye Lin swiftly withdrew Azure Frost and retreated at high speed.
Using his retreat to offset that terrifying force coursing through him.
After taking several steps back, Ye Lin finally managed to stop.
Azure Frost in his hand let out wave after wave of buzzing hums.
"This guy's got some skill."
Ye Lin looked at Sword Nine before him and thought to himself.
He had needed to retreat several steps to shed the force, yet this fellow had not budged in the slightest.
Who was stronger and who was weaker was obvious at a glance.
"Your strength is passable."
"The first sword is over. Next comes the second sword. I hope you can withstand it."
Sword Nine gave an exceedingly fair assessment.
As soon as his words fell, he struck directly.
He gave Ye Lin no chance whatsoever to prepare or catch his breath.
The second sword was no longer a thrust, but a slash.
With one slash, gray sword light transformed into countless fine strands, each containing a different Sword Intent.
Within those Sword Qi, Ye Lin sensed the chill of ice, the fierceness of fire, the heaviness of earth, and the swiftness of wind.
This sword had actually encompassed all the attributes of the eight swords atop the eight stone platforms outside.
At the sight of this sword, warning bells blared in Ye Lin's heart.
What a terrifying sword.
With a wave of his hand, he released Azure Frost.
Azure Frost left his hand, yet rather than falling to the ground, it floated before him.
Ye Lin formed hand seals, and the aura of