Ninth Match · Giant Sword Pavilion
The Giant Sword Pavilion was renowned for strength and defense. Every one of its members stood over two meters tall and wielded greatswords, following a fierce and powerful style. Their captain, Zhong Yue, was a level 74 Assault-type Battle Soul Sage with the "Mountain-Splitting Greatsword," said to be capable of cleaving a small mountain in two with a single strike. Their vice-captain, Zhong Shan, was a level 73 Defense-type Battle Soul Sage with the "Mountain-Suppressing Greatsword," renowned for its defensive power. Then there was Zhong Feng, a level 73 Assault-type Battle Soul Sage with the "Mountain-Slaying Greatsword"; Zhong Yan, a level 72 Defense-type Battle Soul Sage with the "Mountain-Fortifying Greatsword"; and Zhong Lei, a level 71 Assault-type Battle Soul Sage with the "Mountain-Shattering Greatsword."
The clash between the Giant Sword Pavilion and the Li Family was regarded as a "head-on confrontation between strength and strength."
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One-on-One, First Match
Li Aotian of the Li Family versus Zhong Yue of the Giant Sword Pavilion.
Mountain-Splitting Greatsword versus Body Martial Soul, strength versus strength.
Zhong Yue's Mountain-Splitting Greatsword came down in a single slash, its sword aura sweeping across nine meters as it carved a deep trench into the arena floor.
Li Aotian neither dodged nor retreated. He raised a hand and took the strike head-on.
"Clang—!!!"
A deafening clash of metal erupted! Zhong Yue's greatsword struck Li Aotian's palm, sending sparks flying everywhere!
Li Aotian did not budge an inch!
Zhong Yue's pupils contracted, but his second strike was already falling!
"Clang!"
A third strike!
"Clang!"
After three strikes, three small wounds appeared on Li Aotian's body.
Zhong Yue tightened his grip on his sword. Then he went all out, each of their attacks heavier than the last, brimming with raw force. In the end,