Clang clang clang clang!
The longsword and spearpoint met in midair, unleashing a storm of clashing sounds. In an instant, Nie Yun blocked every one of Yue Zhan's attacks.
"Damn it!"
The spear was heavy and the sword light. By all reason, the sword wielder should have found every collision extremely taxing, yet Yue Zhan felt a Hidden Strength travel through the shaft of his spear with every clash, leaving his palm and arm weak and numb.
One spear and one sword, together more than three meters long, yet force could travel through them both—what kind of technique was this? It was terrifying!
Though the two seemed evenly matched on the surface, Yue Zhan knew that if this continued, he would be the first to collapse.
Their battle was like a struggle between dragon and tiger, with one ultimate move after another emerging in endless succession. The spectators below watched, utterly entranced. In a room beside the fighting platform, several elders sat upright, taking in the entire scene.
Nine Immortals Elder was among them.
They were precisely the elders who had overseen the previous examination.
"Nine Immortals Elder, Nie Yun and Yue Zhan are both immensely strong, outstanding even among the crowd. Why not make an exception and accept them both as disciples?"
"The purpose of recruiting disciples is to make the sect stronger. If either of such geniuses is lost, it would be a great loss..."
Watching the two fight, both elders felt pity for such talent.
"Mm, that is not a bad idea. What do the rest of you think?"
Nine Immortals Elder looked toward the others.
"Nine Immortals Elder, Yue Zhan is powerful and decisive in his actions. I, Hao Zhen, am willing to accept him as my disciple!"
An old man rose to his feet.