Phoenix Cry Southern Border · First Clash with the Ye Family (Six)

In the seventh match, Li Xuanqing faced Ye Wushang.

Li Xuanqing stepped slowly onto the arena. Across from him, Ye Wushang walked up just as calmly.

Ye Wushang was a level seventy-one Assault-type Battle Soul Sage whose Martial Soul was the Wave-Cleaving Saber. Tall and lean, he had a stern face and eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

"Li Xuanqing. Level seventy-one," Ye Wushang said in a low voice. "I heard Zhang Miao of the Sea Shark Gang pierced your chest. Has the wound healed?"

Li Xuanqing smiled faintly. "Don't worry. I'm fine."

Ye Wushang nodded and said no more. He only tightened his grip on the Wave-Cleaving Saber.

The referee had barely called for the match to begin—

Both men moved at once!

Purple light flashed from Li Xuanqing's first and third Soul Rings, and azure-gold flames engulfed his body!

"First Soul Skill: Azure Flame Possession!"

"Third Soul Skill: Phoenix Wings Soaring Skyward!"

He moved like lightning. The phantom of Phoenix Wings spread behind him, and he became a streak of azure-gold light hurtling straight at Ye Wushang!

Ye Wushang's eyes sharpened. He swept the Wave-Cleaving Saber across!

"First Soul Skill: Wave-Cleaving Slash!"

A dark-blue blade arc slammed into the azure-gold flames in midair!

Boom!!!

Both men retreated three steps!

Their first exchange had ended in a draw!

"Good!" Ye Wushang growled, battle lust blazing in his eyes! Purple light flashed from his third and fourth Soul Rings as the Wave-Cleaving Saber became a whirling blur in his hand!

"Third Soul Skill: Wind-Chasing Slash!"

"Fourth Soul Skill: Threefold Wave-Cleaving!"

Three blade arcs came one after another, each wave piling atop the last. Their power mounted with every layer as they slashed toward Li Xuanqing!

Instead of retreating, Li Xuanqing charged. Azure flames gathered around his fists, forming two heavy