Boom!
Sword Energy collided, and thunderous explosions rang out one after another.
The space around Jun Wangchen and Sword Fiend warped, currents of air surging outward from the center in turbulent waves.
Green Lotus Sword Intent and slaying sword intent annihilated each other. The remaining Sword Energy fell all around them, carving deep sword marks into the ground.
The crowd erupted in astonishment.
"A clash of Sword Intent is truly terrifying."
"This New and Returning Student Exchange really is spectacular. Who could have imagined two swordsmen like these would be here competing?"
"At this point, it's still hard to say which of them will win. I wonder who'll be left standing."
Discussion rose and fell as everyone eagerly speculated about the outcome of Jun Wangchen and Sword Fiend's duel.
On the Tournament Stage, Sword Fiend stood more than five meters from Jun Wangchen and said coldly, "Once my sword is drawn, it must draw blood. Don't say I didn't warn you. There's still time to surrender."
"Don't worry. That blood won't be mine." Jun Wangchen looked at Sword Fiend with a calm smile.
He had not spoken loudly, but his words grated on the returning students gathered around.
"How unbelievably arrogant. Does he really think he can defy the heavens?"
"Even Sword Fiend, with his slaying sword intent, isn't this arrogant. What gives you the right?"
"He really is young. Someone needs to teach him a proper lesson."
The returning students all wore dark expressions, sneering without restraint.
Sword Fiend narrowed his eyes on the Tournament Stage as well and said gravely, "For those words alone, I'll make you bleed."
As soon as he finished speaking, he settled into a stance, bent halfway forward, and slashed downward with his black sword held at an angle.
In an instant,