Boom!!!
The deafening roar of the collapsing rock wall was like a thunderclap, sending debris and dust billowing into the sky!
Zhou Qingyan's spotless white robe was forcefully slammed into the deep recess of the bluestone wall. Pebbles fell like raindrops, instantly covering the robe with gray dust, and several torn holes could even be vaguely seen.
The entire bluestone Plaza fell into a deathly silence.
The deafening roar, the unbridled laughter, and even the confident smile on the Sword Sect Old Ancestor's lips were all shattered by Ye Li's earth-shattering punch!
All sounds froze, as if choked by an invisible giant hand, leaving only the faint sound of rubble rolling down.
Tens of thousands of horrified gazes were cast upon the horrifying, shocking crater in the smoke-filled area.
"Senior Sister Zhou...?"
Incredible shock and panic swept over all the Sword Sect disciples like an icy tide.
It feels like a dream--
The arrogant Senior Sister Zhou, who seemed like a god and regarded Dao Evolution Realm Domain Lords as mere ants, was actually violently blasted away by that person's punch!
"Cough..."
A suppressed cough, tinged with pain and disbelief, escaped from the smoke and dust.
Zhou Qingyan struggled to free herself from the rock wall that was embedded in her, and landed unsteadily.
Half of her cheek swelled up at a visible speed, and bright red blood trickled down her cracked lip, staining her snow-white collar a glaring red.
The longsword named [Four Seas Divide] was still held in his hand, but the blade was trembling slightly. For the first time, his icy blue eyes no longer showed the indifference of looking down on ants, but rather a mixture of excruciating pain, dizziness, and a trace of... bewilderment as all arrogance was completely torn apart by brute force!
How so?!
The opponent's instantaneous burst of speed and power, along with the terrifying fist intent that pierced through the protective sword aura and reached straight to the bone marrow... all far exceeded the level of the seventh level of the Dao Evolution Realm!
"You..." Zhou Qingyan barely managed to steady herself, trying to gather her Sword Intent. Her icy voice was filled with barely suppressed hoarseness and shock and anger.
However, Ye Li gave her absolutely no chance to catch her breath or regroup!
Boom!
A violent shockwave exploded once more! His figure left a blurry afterimage in place, his speed exceeding the visual capture limit of a domain lord! Like an ancient ferocious beast utterly enraged, he swept across the vast distance between the two in an instant, carrying a terrifying power capable of crushing everything!
"The first move!"
The icy voice, like a chilling wind from the depths of hell, exploded in Zhou Qingyan's ears!
Her pupils contracted sharply, and almost instinctively she held the [Four Seas Divide] horizontally in front of her, attempting to block the fist that tore through the air! Her Sword Intent surged wildly, condensing into a gleaming sword shield in front of her!
"Fly!!"
Ye Li's roar was like thunder! His fist, gleaming with a mysterious light, was devoid of any fancy moves, carrying a tremendous force capable of shaking mountains, and slammed into the seemingly indestructible sword aura shield!
Click!!
The teeth-grinding cracking sound was crystal clear! The sword aura shield, which was powerful enough to withstand a full-force attack from a peak Dao Evolution Realm cultivator, only held for a moment before exploding in front of countless horrified gazes!
The scattered Sword Qi spread out like runaway ice blades, carving deep grooves into the bluestone ground!
The backlash from the shattered sword energy struck Zhou Qingyan like a heavy blow. Her Blood Vitality surged, and she could no longer hold back, spitting out a mouthful of blood!
She instinctively tried to retreat, but those blazing Golden Eyes followed her relentlessly. His pale fist struck again with lightning speed, slamming hard into her hastily defending sword!
Clang--!!!
The deafening clang of Metal-Clashing was so loud it hurt your eardrums!
[Four Seas Divide] let out a mournful cry of unbearable strain, its blade bending violently into a breathtaking arc, almost breaking on the spot!
An overwhelming force passed through the sword and was transmitted without reservation to Zhou Qingyan's body!
"Ugh!!" Zhou Qingyan gritted her teeth, but a shrill, whimpering cry of pain involuntarily escaped from between her teeth!
She felt as if her body had been struck head-on by a mountain moving at the speed of light. Every bone in her body emitted a heart-wrenching groan, her tiger's mouth instantly cracked, and the five fingers of her right hand holding the sword almost lost all feeling!
[Four Seas Divide] flew out of his hand, turning into a streak of light, and with a "clang," it pierced the bluestone ground dozens of feet away, still humming and trembling!
Ye Li came on strong, and once he found an opening, he pounced on her, delivering a thunderous punch to her abdomen!
A blast of air exploded in the air, and Zhou Qingyan coughed up blood as she was blasted backward by the irresistible force!
This time, instead of crashing into the rock wall, it slammed into the center of the bluestone Plaza like a cannonball!
Boom!!
The dust was kicked up high, her body plowed a deep furrow in the ground, and finally crashed hard into a huge stone pillar at the edge of the Plaza, barely stopping her momentum!
The stone pillar shook violently, and cracks appeared everywhere.
Zhou Qingyan lay sprawled on the ground in a sorry state. The intense bombardment caused her internal organs to feel as if they were shattered, and her entire body groaned!
The once spotless white robe that symbolized the sword master's identity was now stained with dust and his own splattered blood, making it filthy.
"Heh... heh...!"
Zhou Qingyan struggled to prop herself up, but the numbness in her arms and the severe tremors made it impossible for her to exert any strength. She could only twist her body in vain, letting out suppressed and painful gasps.
This scene was completely different from what she had imagined! It was indeed a one-sided crushing defeat, but it was her side that was being crushed!
How so?!
We lost!
She's actually going to lose!
Such a complete and utter defeat! Such a humiliating defeat!!
At this moment, screams of terror finally erupted from the stands, and countless Sword Sect disciples and elders were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
In full view of everyone.
Ye Li's tall and imposing figure, like a demon god incarnate, stepped forward, treading on the broken stone slabs.
The sound of his footsteps was heavy and thunderous!
With each step, the ground sank slightly under the terrifying pressure of the Blood Vitality and blood, leaving clear footprints, causing countless hearts to pound wildly, so horrified they almost leaped out of their chests!
In Ye Li's eyes, it was as if a golden sea was rising, and his entire body exuded a vast and awe-inspiring aura. He looked down at Zhou Qingyan, who was kneeling on the ground, his eyes filled with no pity, only cold indifference.
"I don't know where you get your courage, but I never refuse a provocation from others."
To be honest, he came here to observe the ceremony in a proper way, and even unusually watched others show off without doing anything, just so he could finish quickly and go back to add points.
Unfortunately, fame brings trouble, and the same applies to those with great renown.
As the champion of the Jade Mountain Refinement, this provocation truly occurred under the watchful eyes of everyone, and even included the bizarre condition of "giving him three moves."
They didn't give him any other solutions at all.
As someone who is easily provoked, Ye Li naturally wouldn't give such a scoundrel any more face.
Otherwise, he would really be treated like an easy target.