The black-clad youth's gaze was ice-cold, for another even-numbered bout had come, and it was time for him to kill.
Shing!
A pitch-black longsword radiating cold appeared in his hand. Dense, deep-black patterns and mysterious symbols covered its surface. The blade did not seem like a lifeless object; it seemed to breathe, constantly drawing in and releasing sword radiance.
Whenever an even-numbered bout came, the black-clad youth would bring out this Treasure Artifact and cut down his opponent in a few strokes. Most of the time, a single strike was enough to execute them.
Even in the Hundred Clans Battlefield, where geniuses gathered in droves, some stood out, shining like imperial stars suspended high above.
The black-clad youth was clearly one of them. Blood still dripped from that terrifying blade, proclaiming its dreadful might.
He did not attack immediately. Instead, he stared intently at Shi Yi opposite him. His instincts told him this opponent was no ordinary being. He could not even see through the mist shrouding Shi Yi, unlike his previous opponents, whom he could see through at a glance.
"You're strong. Unfortunately, you met me, so you still have to die." The black-clad youth spoke probing words. Although he could not see through Shi Yi, he had absolute confidence in his own strength.
Shi Yi said nothing. Seeing that his opponent was a sword cultivator piqued his interest, and he wanted to pit himself against this being.
Although he could not use Heavenly Tribulation Light or yin-yang sword qi without exposing his identity, Shi Yi had obtained a Five-Element Sword Formation in the scripture chamber of an Ancient Era Great Expert's cave abode. Combined with the Qilin Art he had mastered, this Secret Technique was enough to unleash the terrifying power of the Way of the Five Elements.