The voice of the Sword Sect's Old Ancestor resounded throughout the entire venue, and only then did the representatives from the Mountain Gate who had come to witness the ceremony come to their senses. After exchanging glances, they could all see the budding intention to retreat in each other's eyes.
There's no way around it; if the reason people previously paid attention to the sword master of the Xuanming Sword Sect was because of rumors...
After the other party casually mentioned "Sword Opens Heavenly Gate," that sense of importance naturally escalated into apprehension, and even... a slight fear.
In the eerie silence that filled the arena, countless Sword Sect disciples looked at the three-story High Platform with mocking expressions, their gazes roaming over the person without restraint.
This is what's known as home-field advantage.
Even without this inexplicable suppression of public sentiment, most of the representatives from various Mountain Gate across the Xianjing Continent would likely find it difficult to look directly at the fierce and imposing aura of the white-robed sword master in the arena.
"..."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhou Qingyan placed the longsword at her waist, her hand on the hilt, her expression indifferent as ice.
She stood there quietly, her boundless Sword Intent filling the heavens and earth, giving everyone, even the disciples of the Sword Sect, a sense of unease, as if a sharp edge was hovering overhead.
She lacked the ability to empathize with others and had little interest in outdoing everyone else present.
The cheers of the Sword Sect disciples were meaningless to her. Power, wealth, love... these things that countless people coveted could not stir even the slightest emotion in her.
Only by studying Sword Dao can she find the joy she deserves.
For Zhou Qingyan, taking over as the Sword Master was simply to make it easier to comprehend the Sword Sect's most profound Inheritance in the future, and thus go further on the path of Sword Dao.
And in order to achieve this goal.
Crushing all the geniuses present, and even that relatively passable Boy in Black, into the ground was merely a side effect.
Zhou Qingyan released the cold hilt of the sword, her eyes lowered, her lips unmoving, yet the sound of ice and jade clashing resounded throughout the entire arena:
"I don't need a sword, is that not allowed either?"
As he spoke, the Sword Intent swirling in the air grew even more intense, making it clear to everyone that the new sword master was urging the Mountain Gate representatives present to step forward!
Zhang Yan and the others could hardly believe their ears—the Sword Master doesn't use a sword?
This is no longer just underestimating their strength; it's completely disregarding them as cultivators of the same level!
"No one dares to do this?" Before anyone could react, the Sword Sect's Old Ancestor's voice rang out in utter astonishment:
"If our Sword Sect Master doesn't use his sword, and none of you dare to demonstrate your skills, then how can this Sword Master's Trial be conducted?!"
Such remarks naturally drew laughter from all the disciples of the Sword Sect. This supreme glory, surpassing all the Mountain Gate in the Xianjing Continent, made them all stand tall and feel honored!
"Tsk..." Ye Li abruptly withdrew his gaze, silently vowing never to come to such an occasion again.
There has never been a situation where officials are forbidden from participating before. What kind of outrageous rule is this that prevents official personnel from competing?
He had given Cao Ming several meaningful glances, but the latter seemed oblivious, still lost in thought with a livid expression.
However, faced with such humiliation...
On the three- High Platform, someone finally couldn't contain their anger and gritted their teeth, jumping into the arena!
It was none other than Yue Qing, the chief disciple of the Archaic War Hall, the Mountain Mover Lord!
He ripped off his clothes, revealing a muscular body covered in blood-red markings. His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at the woman before him and shouted:
"Yue Qing of the Archaic War Hall! If you're so capable, then really don't use a sword!!"
Damn it, these are all reputable Mountain Gate, I've never seen anyone so brazenly attack like this.
This is intolerable!
The moment he finished speaking, he stomped heavily on the ground. Although the cold bluestone was not crushed, his ten-foot-tall body, resembling a bull, still carried a surge of wind pressure and fiercely pounced towards Zhou Qingyan's location!
"Call..."
Zhou Qingyan didn't even look, she just exhaled lightly, and the surging Sword Intent that filled the world suddenly erupted!
In an instant, a long dragon of Sword Qi with overwhelming momentum descended as if it were alive, directly pressing Yue Qing, who was moving so fast that he left no afterimage, firmly to the ground!
Pfft!!--
Without the slightest pause, the unparalleled dragon of Sword Qi tore Yue Qing's body apart, sending blood and flesh flying everywhere, leaving him instantly covered in blood!
A terrifying tornado composed entirely of Sword Qi rose from the ground!
Deep, thunderous roars echoed continuously from within, clearly indicating Yue Qing's frantic struggle!
However, only two breaths later...
The raging Sword Qi tornado in the arena slowly dissipated, revealing Yue Qing, who was no longer human. His entire body was a bloody mess, and he had long since lost consciousness.
The vast bluestone Plaza was as quiet as if a heavy snow had just fallen.
Immediately afterwards--
"Sword Master's divine might! Unparalleled under heaven!"
A deafening roar of cheers erupted like a tidal wave, and tens of thousands of the Sword Sect disciples were all flushed with excitement. They had rarely seen the other side take action to defeat their enemy in recent years!
Now, facing fellow Dao Evolution Realm geniuses from within the continent, he can still achieve such a brutal crushing victory!
He truly deserves the title of the number one genius of the Xianjing Continent!
That's the chief disciple of the Archaic War Hall, the Archaic War Hall with a half-step Venerable in charge!
Even after Yue Qing's Guardian, whose face was pale, left the scene and took the unconscious Yue Qing away, the rolling cheers showed no sign of stopping.
On the third floor, all the representatives from the Mountain Gate wore grim expressions and stared at the scene. "..."
If it was just speculation before, now the Sword Sect's actions are a blatant declaration—they are nothing more than stepping stones for Zhou Qingyan to make a name for herself!
How could I not be furious?!