On the High Platform, Cao Ming frowned deeply.
Even someone as experienced as him didn't know how to end this situation. Ye Li's fate was not incomprehensible; it would be strange if such a young and impetuous lieutenant could swallow this humiliation.
But the boy was not a naive fool who didn't know his place; he must have had his own reasons for doing this.
As a cultivator capable of quickly defeating Dao Evolution Realm Domain Lord, he might not be without a trump card to escape unscathed.
Thinking of this, Cao Ming's throat bobbed, and his voice rang directly in Ye Li's ear:
"Safety is paramount in all matters. I will intervene and halt the training if necessary."
However, Ye Li seemed not to hear, not only did he not turn his head, but the Martial Dao pressure around him also grew stronger and stronger!
Seeing this, the Sword Sect Old Ancestor slightly suppressed his smile.
Ye Li is indeed extraordinary; his skill in winning the championship at Yushan is not just empty boasting.
The sheer intensity of this Martial Dao pressure is beyond what a typical mid-stage Dao Evolution Realm Domain Lord could possess; it likely has the foundation of someone approaching the late-stage Dao Evolution Realm.
"Not simple at all..." The Sword Sect Old Ancestor chuckled.
But it doesn't matter.
Even among those at the Dao Evolution Realm, there are vast differences between them!
"Senior Sister Zhou... Sword Master hasn't made a move yet, does she really want to let Ye Li make three moves?" a disciple couldn't help but ask.
"Nonsense! The Sword Master has always said that the battle should be decided after three moves!"
On the bluestone Plaza, murmurs of discussion gradually subsided.
No Sword Sect disciple questioned the outcome of the martial arts competition. The overwhelming home advantage made Ye Li feel as if every cell in his body was leaping with joy.
[Gain buff: Punch speed increased by 20%!]
This was a special effect I gained during my training in Huaxia back then, and I've rarely had such an occasion since.
He took a deep breath, as if to push his already surging Magic Power to an unprecedented peak. His essence, energy, and spirit were perfectly unified, and the vast Star Sea in the Brow-Center Universe was highly active!
"..."
Zhou Qingyan remained indifferent, one hand resting on the hilt of her sword at her waist, seemingly oblivious to the growing blood energy in front of her, only noticing the increasingly fierce Sword Intent in the world!
No unnecessary words.
Within her field of vision.
The figure in black robes vanished instantly, and a tidal wave of wind rushed straight to his face!
Zhou Qingyan remained composed, taking a light half-step back as a terrifyingly pale fist whizzed past her nose!
Boom!
A surging wave of air crashed against the stone wall at the edge of the Plaza. After being baptized by countless Sword Intent, the already indestructible bluestone trembled slightly, revealing the power of the punch that had struck!
"The first move."
Zhou Qingyan's eyes were icy, and she uttered words devoid of warmth.
The Boy in Black, who was right next to her, seemed not to have heard her words at all. The vast aura emanating from his body surged again, almost approaching the level of the seventh level of the Dao Evolution Realm!
His imposing presence was overwhelming, unmatched by anyone present!
Even among the ancient monsters of the Sword Sect who have lived for countless years, there are very few who can overpower the young man in terms of aura!
Even with such cultivation, he was still unable to touch the hem of Zhou Qinghan's clothes.
The cheers from the stands were deafening.
Ye Li suddenly clenched his fist, flipped his waist, and twisted his hips! Ten thousand fist gusts of wind, like Raging Sea, instantly engulfed Zhou Qingyan!
Instant Strike True Intent, a thousand strikes in one instant!
Zhou Qingyan did not retreat any further, and flicked her finger!
The longsword was drawn three inches from its sheath in response! The surging Sword Qi, like a monstrous dragon emerging from the sea, collided fiercely with the overwhelming force of the fists!
Boom!!!
A visible shockwave suddenly exploded between the two, blinding the Sword Sect disciples in front of the stands!
"Wasn't it supposed to be a three-move handicap?!" Mu Liuying, sitting on the three-tiered stone platform, suddenly couldn't sit still any longer and couldn't help but shout angrily.
"I was just saying that. It's an attack I can't really dodge; how could I possibly let you have three moves..."
Zhang Yan stared intently at the situation on the field, his breathing rapid. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but the gap between the two seemed... not that large?
This General Ye, who won the championship at Jade Mountain, seems to truly be a threat to the new master of the Xuanming Sword Sect!
This is an era of great strife! Truly, heroes and capable individuals emerge in great numbers!
The Sword Sect disciples initially showed a hint of embarrassment, but it quickly disappeared, clearly indicating that they had found a reason to convince themselves.
This is a martial arts demonstration; how can one possibly be overly modest?
Senior Sister Zhou's actions were perfectly correct!!
"..."
However, Zhou Qingyan didn't care about their opinions. Her previous words were just a goading tactic she learned from books, and her purpose was simply to make the person in front of her take the fall.
Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no longer any need to adhere to it.
Not only was there no need to comply, she had also completely drawn her longsword from its sheath! Her martial arts skills, now at their pinnacle, flowed effortlessly from her grasp!
Boom! Boom! Boom!--
In the blink of an eye, the two sides had clashed countless times. With the most violent shockwave to date, blood splattered on the ground, and a fierce gale swept in all directions!
Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the bluestone in the Plaza, and tens of thousands of new sword marks appeared on the surrounding rock walls!
The two suddenly separated, revealing their individual forms once more.
Zhou Qingyan slowly straightened her back, her breathing steady, only her hand holding the sword trembled slightly.
On the contrary, Ye Li had several conspicuous wounds on his body, and apart from his calm expression, he seemed to have become significantly different from the woman in front of him.
Victory is assured.
Zhou Qingyan was resolute.
Although her opponent's punches were so powerful that she had to take them seriously, she was superior in both the intensity of her attacks and the speed of her defense.
This is only natural.
Even the strongest ant will eventually be defeated; it cannot change its inherently weak nature.
Buzz!!
Zhou Qinghan quietly watched Ye Li lower his eyes, held the [Four Seas Divide] longsword with a cold light in front of him, and slowly ran his fingers over the blade, pressing the Sword Intent that was like a reversed Milky Way into it little by little. The bone-chilling killing intent gradually filled the space between heaven and earth!
Everyone knew she was about to unleash her true killing move!
However, the next moment, she suddenly had the illusion that her body was being pressed down by a mountain. As her body sank down, even the entire Plaza trembled slightly because of this heavy pressure!
Zhou Qingyan instinctively looked up—
Ye Li raised his head at some point and was looking at her calmly. His pupils seemed to contain a golden sea rising, revealing an unprecedented and immense majesty. A vast and boundless aura of blood emanated from his body!
Second-Tier: The Golden Soul Revival!
His body trembled slightly, and a sudden gust of wind swept across the entire area!
Before Zhou Qingyan, those Golden Eyes, seemingly filled with flowing lava, were already inches away, and a fist brimming with Killing Intent slammed into her face in an instant!
A fleeting look of disbelief crossed her eyes.
There was no time to react! A tremendous force suddenly struck his head, his eardrums rang loudly, and the scenery on both sides began to rush past him at breakneck speed!
Amidst screams of alarm, Zhou Qingyan's body crashed heavily into the rock wall!
The rubble cascaded like a waterfall, and dust filled the air!