This was the final match of the first half of the sword discussions, and the most closely watched match so far.
The two stood facing each other. A distant sword cry rang out from somewhere, and within a few breaths, the clamor fell silent. Autumn wind swept up leaves as the two held their swords horizontally and saluted.
The instant the salute ended, another sword cry rang out, short, sharp, and cold with killing intent.
Yan Caiyue struck first.
Pei Ye understood in an instant what the "White Rainbow Chapter" was. Its character somewhat resembled the straight ink-black sword strike he had encountered on the Egret-Viewing Terrace, but this one was clearly clean and pure on an entirely different level. A white rainbow pierced the heavens, and a vast, mighty force rushed straight at him.
After seeing just this one move, Pei Ye agreed with Gan Zifeng. A sword art like this absolutely matched the strength of "Yellow Jadeite." If this disciple really was the sole person who had recently learned it, then Joy-in-Death Tower could hardly avoid setting its sights on him.
But when would be a suitable moment to strike? Now that Miss Ming had arrived, would they really still act? Where were the other suitable targets?
Joy-in-Death Tower had collected so many different kinds of sword arts... What exactly were they trying to do?
Pei Ye silently watched the arena.
"Senior Brother Yan's strike... heavens!" Guan Qianyan gave a little gasp. "Is the 'White Rainbow Chapter' this powerful?"
"Master said that among the Seventeen Peaks' legacies, the 'White Rainbow Chapter' ranks in the top ten," Kong Lanting said earnestly in his childish voice. "But Senior Sister Guan, the latter half of that strike wasn't the 'White Rainbow Chapter.' Senior Brother Yan has his own understanding of the