A keen edge: the halberd cleaves the Mountain-Suppressing Sparrow (Part One)

A streak of dark-gold light surged upward, crashing head-on into the diving Rock Sparrow in midair!

Clang—!!!!

A piercing clash of metal erupted! A terrifying shock wave exploded from the point of impact, scattering dust and rubble in all directions. The spectators' clothes whipped in the blast, and those with weaker cultivation staggered backward.

As the light faded, the two figures in midair broke apart as quickly as they had collided.

Yue Ling was hurled several meters upward. Nearly half the Rock Armor on her claws shattered, her arms tingled with numbness, and shock flashed in her eyes. The Earth-Shaking Pounce she had spent so long preparing had been broken by a sharper, more concentrated strike! Worse still, the searing, keen force transmitted through the halberd's tip had sent her blood surging.

Li Xuanshu used the recoil to land lightly, his feet carving two shallow furrows in the ground. He held the Sky Phoenix Halberd steady, its tip trembling with a clear ring. His breathing remained even, his gaze as sharp as ever.

The difference was plain to see!

"Excellent!" Dongyue Huaiyu could not help cheering. "Breaking a broad attack with a single point—his timing was perfect! Brother Xuanshu has a profound understanding of halberd techniques!"

"The Sky Phoenix Halberd is one of the finest weapon martial souls in the power attack system. Its offensive power is unrivaled among its peers," Li Xuansheng commented calmly. "Yue Ling's Earth-Shaking Pounce covers a wide area, dispersing its strength. Xuanshu's thrust countered it perfectly. And his soul power is probably even more refined than hers."

In the arena, Yue Ling landed with a grave expression. She knew she had underestimated him. Although he was one level below her, his martial soul, combat instincts, and soul power were all exceptional.

"As expected of a