At this moment, not only Yun Qingming, but also Xi Jingjing and Sun Chenghe were equally shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.
They never expected that Lin Xuan could kill an opponent that even Yun Qingming couldn't defeat with One Sword strike!
Even though no one else noticed what was happening, the atmosphere between Xi Jingjing and Sun Chenghe still froze for a few seconds.
Recalling the scene when I first met Lin Xuan, that familiar feeling resurfaced.
It was as if the gap between Yun Qingming and Lin Xuan had never changed.
Even they couldn't find any way to make up for it in this aspect. After a long while, Sun Chenghe finally spoke up hesitantly.
"It's just Emperor Realm Peak challenge against Venerable. If Young Master Yun had that level of cultivation, he could do it too."
"That's right, Young Master Yun is too young..."
Xi Jingjing chimed in, as if she had just realized what was happening, but the look of shock on her face hadn't yet faded.
The atmosphere among them was strangely subtle.
Within the Moon Eve Alliance, Chang Ling'er, Cang Lie, and Ye Xian were all quite surprised that Lin Xuan was able to win the match.
"Junior Brother actually won!"
After Chang Ling'er's unexpected turn of events came a pleasant surprise.
"Yes, defeating Venerable while only at the Perfected Emperor Realm Emperor Realm indeed extraordinary," Ye Xian said calmly.
After all, this represents a significant difference in their levels of understanding.
When she learned that Lin Xuan was almost Thirty and had only reached the Perfect Emperor Realm, she underestimated Lin Xuan slightly and didn't think there was anything about him that required attention.
Looking at it now... it's not bad.
It seems she has some talent.
"Hmph, just average. The teacher is incredibly discerning. Over the years, he's only taken a few of us as disciples. If his talent were mediocre, why would he have accepted us as his students?"
Cang Lie snorted coldly.
If Sacred Master Yunzhao were to hear his words, he would likely be filled with doubt.
picky...
Are these two words used to describe her?
She clearly only found taking on disciples troublesome, so over the years she only accepted four disciples. Lin Xuan was the fifth. It was only because she couldn't bear to see his Dao heart damaged and his future affected that she broke her own rule and took him into her sect.
Where did this talk of a picky talent come from, or that you only took him in because you saw his potential...?
Moreover, if one had to be honest, even Sacred Master Yunzhao felt that Lin Xuan Xuan's talent was rather ordinary.
Aside from the commendable Sword Intent, there's nothing else worth mentioning.
After returning to his seat, Lin Xuan accepted Chang Ling'er's enthusiastic praise. He smiled helplessly, but he always felt that there was an even more intense gaze watching him.
Following the line of sight, one could see Yun Qingming hurriedly and somewhat disheveledly looking away.
Yun Qingming looked away, then realized something was amiss. Why had he looked away before Lin Xuan?
He looked back, but Lin Xuan had already shifted his attention to the match that Duan Nianwei was still playing.
Upon seeing this, Yun Qingming felt a tightness in his chest.
His face flushed red, and he bit his lip tightly. Suddenly, he realized that perhaps, maybe, possibly... he had underestimated Lin Xuan?
No matter how unwilling he was to admit it, he still came to the realization of this fact.
But then, Yun Qingming shook his head, banishing all the jumbled thoughts from his mind and comforting himself.
"It's nothing. He's at the peak of the Perfect Emperor Realm. Defeating Venerable isn't anything to be astonished about. There are plenty of people in the Primordial Holy Heaven who can do that."
"But very few people possess the Sacred Physique like me."
"Once I reach the Perfect Emperor Realm, I will be able to do the same... Moreover, if I am already Thirty, let alone the Emperor Realm, even the Earth Venerable Realm might not be able to stop me."
"No, even if I don't reach the Perfect Emperor Realm, as long as I can step into the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer, I am confident that I can defeat Han Ji!"
After considering all this, and comforting himself, Yun Qingming finally felt much better.
His complexion had been rather poor just now, and the senior brothers and sisters around him were also at a loss for what to do. For a moment, no one spoke. Seeing that Yun Qingming's complexion had warmed up, his junior sister brought him some spiritual fruit to comfort him.
"Junior brother, have some fruit. I believe you'll get good results in the New Student Institute Competition."
Yun Qingming took the spiritual fruit and held it in his hand, his attitude returning to natural and relaxed, and he nodded with a gentle smile.
"Thank you, senior sister. I think so too."
That's right, it's just a departmental competition; he shouldn't have participated in this kind of competition in the first place.
The upcoming New Student Institute Competition will be his real stage to showcase his talents.
Meanwhile, Jin Yunyi coldly watched Lin Xuan, who had already returned to his seat, without saying a word, but his fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were cracking.
And it was at this moment.
"Arena No. 8, Fan Wei of the Supreme Institute versus Qi Xiaoxuan of the Supreme Institute!"
Fan Wei, who was beside him, calmly stood up, and under their watchful gazes and surveys, a woman in green standing next to Chang Ling'er also stood up.
That is...
The location of the members of the Moon Eve Alliance.
"Oh."
Jin Yunyi immediately let out a cold laugh.
A ruthless smile also appeared on Fan Wei's face.
"Go."
Jin Yunyi spoke calmly, his eyes never leaving Lin Xuan, staring straight at him, his tone casual yet ruthless.
"Go all out. I don't want to see her leave the ring standing up."
"Yes, Alliance Leader!"
The academy does not allow taking lives, that's true, but other things...
Then swords and spears have no eyes.
Qi Xiaoxuan her lips, and when she saw Fan Wei standing up opposite her, and realized that he was from the Golden Wing Alliance, her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
Zhu Yilan spoke softly.
"If it really comes down to it, once you're in the ring, just admit defeat. Safety first."
Qi Xiaoxuan's eyebrows twitched, but after thinking for a moment, she gently shook her head.
If she concedes defeat, her chances of advancing to the second round will decrease significantly.
She had prepared for this competition for a long time and made many preparations. How could she be willing to accept it ending like this?
"Rest assured, Vice Alliance Leader, I will act accordingly."
After leaving a message, Qi Xiaoxuan stepped onto the ring.
Fan Wei was also ready.
With a determined look in her eyes, Qi Xiaoxuan her sword without hesitation after a clear bell rang, and attacked Fan Wei, striking first.
Fan Wei's weapon was a pair of swords, which were powerful and imposing. Even though Qi Xiaoxuan had taken the initiative, he was not in a hurry. He countered Qi Xiaoxuan's moves while pushing the situation in his favor.
Qi Xiaoxuan is quite capable.
Fan Wei join the Golden Wing Alliance, yet he still sat next to the alliance leader, which naturally indicates his formidable strength.
In the short span of half an incense stick's time, the arena was filled with flashing blades. The two almost simultaneously abandoned their Divine Ability and clashed with their Saber Intent.
However, as time went on, beads of sweat gradually appeared on Qi Xiaoxuan's face.
She gritted her teeth and thought to herself:
Oh no...