Mu Ziqing instinctively followed Qin Hao's technique and pressed the Treasure Sword in her hand slightly downward. Sure enough, without using True Essence or Origin Laws, the speed of her strike suddenly soared.
Its power surged!
"Yes, just like that. Again!"
Qin Hao nodded and kept fighting Mu Ziqing as he spoke.
Clang, clang, clang, clang...
Swords clashed without pause on the Arena. The two traded blows, holding nothing back with each move, yet somehow each move seemed restrained.
An ordinary Warrior would have watched with relish and might even have learned something. But to the many Ninth Layer of Saint Martial Realm Grandmasters, it was dull.
Many had simply stopped watching the match.
From the basic sword techniques Qin Hao had shown alone, he far surpassed Mu Ziqing. Even without using Origin Laws or True Essence, he had already won.
It was only because of the Azure Flame Grand Tournament's rules that the fight could continue: Mu Ziqing had neither conceded nor fallen from the Arena, and she was still alive.
True Martial Continent, Southern Reach, the Myriad Phenomena Hall.
"What a handsome pair! Clan Head Qin, Elder Mu, congratulations! When Nephew Qin and Niece Mu marry, you must invite us."
"Yes, indeed. We're all Warriors of the Southern Reach. We should help one another and visit more often."
"Ha ha, I've already prepared a modest gift, so I'll present it early. Clan Head Qin, Elder Mu, please don't mind. Just let this old man know ahead of time when the day comes."
Inside the Myriad Phenomena Hall, everyone watched the enormous Virtual Projection hanging in midair. The quicker-witted faction leaders had already begun congratulating Qin Yuntian and Mu Changfeng.
Qin Yuntian was Qin Hao's father.
Mu Changfeng was Mu Ziqing's grandfather!
Even setting aside Qin Hao's