Over in One Move

At the Martial Practice Ground.

"Senior Brother Qi wants to challenge the champion of the Cangwu Grand Competition?"

"Did I hear that right? Since when has Senior Brother Qi been so bold?"

"He's usually arrogant, but not that arrogant..."

Some younger disciples stared toward the platform in confusion, clearly still unsure what was going on.

Others knew this was merely a silent contest between Sect Master Yin and Vice Sect Master Jing. Qi Li had simply taken Vice Sect Master Jing's side.

Most of the disciples gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Sparring between Qi Condensation Martial Artists was rare enough, let alone when one of them was the champion of the Cangwu Grand Competition. They did not often get to see a fight at this level.

More and more people crowded around the edge of the Martial Practice Ground.

Qi Li stood on the platform, gripping a dark green saber in one hand. A cold gleam ran along its edge.

Standing beside Ye An, Yu Shaowei quickly briefed him in a low voice. "Qi Li is at Peak Mid Qi Condensation. He ranks third among our Sect's younger disciples, and his Water-Cutting Saber Art is close to Penetration."

Yu Shaowei apologized again when she finished. Ye An replied casually, "Miss Yu, there's no need to apologize again."

With that, Ye An walked toward the platform.

Yu Shaowei watched his blue-and-white figure climb the stone steps. She said nothing like "Be careful."

She knew there was no chance Ye An would lose.

At the other end of the platform, Qi Li watched the blue-and-white figure approach, step by step.

He stared at Ye An's calm, unassuming face. His heart hammered in his chest, but he forced himself to look composed.

Qi Li drew a sharp breath and pressed down his