No Honor Among Fighters! Azure Nether Sword!
Huo Wu walked towards the arena with light steps, her red hair like dancing flames, attracting continuous cheers from the audience.
"Go Huo Wu Dance!"
"The pride of the Blazing Fire Academy!"
She smiled and gestured towards the audience as a response.
Then, with a light touch of his toes, he leaped gracefully onto the ring.
The moment she landed, not even the hem of her dress fluttered, revealing her composure.
On the opposite side, disciples of the Wind Sword Sect also took to the stage simultaneously.
This man was in his early thirties, with regular features and a somewhat respectable appearance.
However, his appearance did not elicit cheers; instead, the audience booed him repeatedly.
Huo Wu's eyes narrowed slightly; she had a feeling that the other person was up to no good.
But the referee had already raised the flag, so she couldn't think too much about it and could only be on guard.
"Both sides prepare--"
"The match begins!"
The flag fell, but instead of making a move, the disciples of the Wind Sword Sect bowed to Huo Wu.
Please give me your guidance!
"Um?"
Huo Wu was stunned.
The disciple of the Wind Sword Sect bowed with his sword in hand, saying, "I am Liu Zheng. I have long admired your name, and it is an honor to meet you today."
His voice was sincere, his posture respectful, and there was not a single fault with it.
As the old saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face.
Huo Wu didn't frown. She slightly restrained her Soul Power, clasped her hands in return, and said, "You're too kind, Wind Sword Sect..."
Before he could finish speaking, Liu Zheng suddenly raised his foot!
"Fourth Soul Skill, Gale Instant Step!"
The figure instantly turned into a blur!
So fast it tore through the air!
A straight thrust at the instep of the Huo Wu!
"Hiss--!!!" The audience gasped.
"A sneak attack?!"
"This is absolutely shameless!"
However, Huo Wu's reaction was even faster than their exclamations.
Years of combat had honed her instincts, prompting her to retaliate instinctively!
"Fire Resistance Ring!"
Rumble!
The ring of fire exploded!
A scorching wave swept across the arena!
He forcefully sent Liu Zheng flying!
"What?!" Liu Zheng was shocked and staggered seven or eight steps before regaining his balance.
His right leg was numb, and the skin was even scorched.
Huo Wu withdrew her hand, her expression cold and stern.
"What a fortunate thing to have!"
Liu Zheng's smile faltered, he stomped his numb right foot, and his gaze darkened.
"Hmph, I underestimated you. You actually have this trick up your sleeve!"
"A perfunctory bow, but it turned out to be a sneak attack," Huo Wu sneered. "Your Wind Sword Sect is truly an eye-opener."
"On the stage, the victor reigns supreme," Liu Zheng said with a sneer, "It's all your fault for being too naive."
Before he finished speaking, he moved again!
Unlike his earlier probing, this time he was truly intent on killing!
Fourth Soul Skill [Rending Wind Sword Dance] activated!
Sword light rained down, accompanied by wind blades that tore through the air, and hurtled towards Huo Wu!
However, Huo Wu advanced instead of retreating!
"Do you think I'm easily scared?!"
"Fire Dance Sunburst"
The fireball and the sword energy collided, resulting in a fierce battle with deafening booms.
The heat emanating from it distorted the air within a radius of several meters!
Clap clap clap!
Sword energy exploded!
In the end, Huo Wu prevailed!
The fireball, trailing a fiery tail, hurtled towards Liu Fengyi!
The flagstones along the way were cracked from the heat, and the flames streaked across the air, creating a piercing crackling sound!
Liu Zheng's pupils contracted sharply; the intense heat that rushed towards him sent shivers down his spine!
This guy is Soul Emperor?!
But he had no time to think. He held the sword horizontally to his chest and poured all his Soul Power into the blade!
"Fifth Soul Skill, Heaven-Splitting Strike!"
Sizzle--!!!
The longsword slashed upwards, and the sword energy collided fiercely with the fireball.
A deafening explosion rang out on the arena, and the shockwave caused the Soul Power barrier to flicker!
Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, Liu Zheng was jolted by the force of the impact, his hands going numb and cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Although the fireball was split open, his sword aura was also burned and cracked, almost collapsing.
Before he could even catch his breath, he heard a light, airy sound from the other end of the line—
That's it?
Amidst the smoke and dust, Huo Wu slowly emerged.
His robes were intact, and his breathing was steady.
I didn't even sweat!
Liu Zheng was dumbfounded, "You--
"It's my turn." Huo Wu didn't give him a chance.
The Fifth and Sixth Ring Roads light up!
"Flame Spirit!"
"Earth Flame Beast!"
"Come out and help!"
Two beams of light shot out from the Soul Ring!
On the left is a colossal beast, entirely crimson red with limbs treading on fire, roaring deafeningly!
On the right is a humanoid figure formed purely of flames, with blurred features and its entire body burning with pale golden Lie Yan.
They were none other than the Earth Flame Beast and the Flame Spirit!
The Flame Spirit bestows upon Huo Wu a fifth Soul Skill, personally selected by Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, specializing in fire control!
"Soul Spirit?" Liu Fengyi's mind trembled.
Feng Xiaotian hadn't used his Soul Spirit much earlier, so he hadn't felt any terror from Soul Spirit.
But now, he could feel the savage aura emanating from that giant beast!
A genuine 50,000-year-old Soul Beast!
The oppressive feeling sent chills down his spine!
However, the Earth Flame Beast roared and charged at him before he could even react!
Boom!
Liu Zheng hastily raised his sword to block, but was sent flying by the impact.
His back slammed against the Soul Power barrier, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
Just as he was trying to steady himself, Flame Spirit raised his arms.
Whoosh!
Hundreds and thousands of fireballs, each the size of a fist, condensed from its palm.
Like a swarm of bees set ablaze, they swept in from all directions!
Liu Zheng rolled around in a sorry state, swinging his sword repeatedly and shattering more than a dozen fireballs.
But more fireballs exploded, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
A hole was burned in the hem of his robe, the ends of his hair were scorched and curled, he was covered in soot and dirt, and there was no trace of composure left!
Huo Wu, however, leaned against the railing at the edge of the arena, arms crossed, calmly watching the battle.
The audience erupted in laughter!
"My God, is she watching a show?"
"While her opponent was being chased and beaten, she just stood there enjoying the view!"
"This is true Overwhelm!"
Liu Zheng was chased all over the arena by Flame Spirit, rolling around in the air, surrounded by the shrill laughter of the audience.
His face flushed red, and his chest was filled with resentment.
It seems we still need to rely on the backup plan provided by the Grand Elder!
He gritted his teeth and slammed his hand down on his waist!
Zheng--
A long, pure white sword sprang out from inside his belt!
The moment the sword was drawn, the air froze, and a sharp sword aura shot out, shattering the fireball into pieces!
The remaining sword energies rushed towards Huo Wu, Earth Flame Beast quickly stepped in front of Huo Wu.
With a roar, a wall of fire rose up, forcefully blocking the sword energy.
However, a few stray fish escaped and struck the Earth Flame Beast, causing it to roar incessantly from the pain!
The Flame Spirit, being fragile, also hid behind the Earth Flame Beast.
They attempted to create a protective shield with flames, forming a second line of defense.
However, the sword energy was relentless, and the protective shield couldn't hold for long!
"What is this?!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed.
Ning Fengzhi his head slightly, "It should be the Wind Sword Sect's most prized treasure, the Azure Nether Sword!"
"It is said to possess the sword energy of successive sect leaders, making it exceptionally powerful!"
"This doesn't look like something you'd use for a friendly sparring match!" Dugu Bo's face darkened.
On the arena, Liu Zheng gripped the Azure Nether Sword tightly, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"Huo Wu, you're really something."
"But you underestimate the strength of my Wind Sword Sect!"
With that, the Azure Nether Sword erupted!
Sword energy soared into the sky, enveloping everything overhead!
The spectators in the stands all stood up!
"What's this! Do you need external tools for a friendly spar?"
"Hmph, Huo Wu didn't even use Soul Tool!"
"They clearly can't accept defeat!"
Hu Qian lit up with joy, "Brother Feng, your clan is truly willing to spend a fortune!"
"With this sword, victory is assured!"
The three sects in the Star Luo Empire were engaged in open and covert struggles, vying for resources.
In his youth, he also suffered at the hands of the Azure Nether Sword, his arm nearly being severed.
Once this sword energy is released, that little girl will be either dead or crippled!
Feng Chang sneered, "This is what happens when you underestimate your opponent!"
"My sect has brought out its most prized treasure; surely your sect should also show some sincerity?"
"Don't worry," Hu Qian patted his chest, "My sect will play next round, and I guarantee you'll be in for a surprise!"
Feng Chang looked at him and said, "That's for the best."
On the arena, the Earth Rock Beast and the Flame Spirit were already showing signs of weakness under the onslaught of sword energy.
They are no longer physically powerful Soul Beast, but Soul Spirit that need the support of their host's Soul Power.
"Huo Wu!" Shui Bing'er decisively released her Martial Soul, and her Sixth Soul Ring faintly lit up!
"Sixth Soul Skill, Heavenly Frost Hour--"
"Don't rush."
A fair, delicate hand pressed against her shoulder.
Shui Bing'er turned around and met calm eyes.
Dugu Yan gently shook her head at her, her gaze fixed on the distance.
Shui Bing'er followed her gaze and saw Ye Hua sitting on the platform, calmly drinking tea.
Shui Bing'er paused for a moment, then pursed her lips and withdrew her Soul Power.
On the arena, facing a sky full of sword energy, Huo Wu finally left the enclosure.
She observed carefully; the sword energy was powerful, but clearly not fully activated, with an extremely long wind-up.
So why should she have anything to fear?
Huo Wu stretched, her joints making a soft cracking sound.
"Sixth Soul Skill-- "
Her Sixth Soul Ring suddenly lit up!
The Lie Yan, like the tides of the flood season, shot up from the ground and into the sky, then fell back down.
"Heavenly Fire Ravages the Plains!"
In an instant, the arena was engulfed by a sea of fire!
Liu Zheng's sword energy was like an icicle falling into a furnace; it didn't even last half a breath before it was completely evaporated!
He was thrown back by the unstoppable heat wave, crashing into the Soul Power barrier once more, slowly sliding down and collapsing into a heap.
The Azure Nether Sword slipped from his hand and landed with a clang in the distance, its unreleased sword energy gradually receding.
The sea of fire subsided and disappeared underground.
"The winner of the second round is Huo Wu!"
The referee announced the verdict, and cheers erupted from the stands.
Huo Wushuang looked pleased to see his younger sister in the limelight.
Just when everyone thought the dust had settled, the Azure Nether Sword suddenly unleashed its sword energy and shot towards Huo Wu!
"Watch out!" The Earth Flame Beast blocked Huo Wu's path.