Ye Wuque stepped onto the stage, the seven stars beneath her feet faintly visible, her apricot-yellow robes fluttering as if she were walking on stars, like Celestial Person being descending to earth.
In fact, other Yuheng Sword Cultivators also tread on the Seven Stars of Light, but no one pays attention to it.
The same Swordsmanship can have vastly different effects depending on who wields it.
Ye Wuque's superior Swordsmanship, his appearance and demeanor far surpassed those of the other cultivators who appeared.
When Ye Wuque ascended the Seven Star Platform and stood opposite Zhou Wuji, the two were truly like a pair of Celestial Person: one was incomparably beautiful, the other exceptionally handsome; one possessed a tranquil and serene temperament, the other a lofty and elegant demeanor.
Many people thought that this couple was a perfect match, like they were made for each other.
Even a beautiful woman like Yan Baoying was filled with envy at this moment. Ye Wuque was simply too handsome, and the serene and natural aura between his brows was untouched by worldly dust.
Especially when standing next to Zhou Wuji, the two, though different in appearance, were remarkably well-matched.
Liang Fangfang's eyes lit up. She used to think that female cultivators were too plain and unattractive. Today, she finally understood that kind of understated beauty.
She'd made up her mind; she'd go back and get herself a Daoist robe like that, and she wanted to look beautiful too.
The ordinary cultivators present were just watching the spectacle, but the numerous True Disciple Candidate were almost all frowning.
The existence of Zhou Wuji, whose Swordsmanship Zhou Wuji and who dominates many Fourth Rank, has already put immense pressure on many True Disciple Candidate.
Zheng Wukong, the head of the Heavenly Pivot Hall, cultivated the Northern Dipper Primordial Unity Qi Divine Thunder and was confident that he could easily defeat Zhou Wuji.
Seeing Zhou Wuji's Swordsmanship, it's likely that even the Northern Dipper Primordial Unity Qi Divine Thunder would struggle to suppress Zhou Wuji.
Just as he was feeling unwell, he saw Ye Wuque again. Although Ye Wuque hadn't made a move yet, he looked formidable.
Shui Wushang felt the same way. Based on the intuition of the Heavenly Mandate Sword, she felt that Ye Wuque was very strong, no less than Zhou Wuji.
The Daoist aura emanating from the other party's bones indicated that Ye Wuque's cultivation was even two points more refined than Zhou Wuji's.
She had long witnessed Zhou Wuji's prowess and knew that she could never compete with Zhou Wuji.
It seems that even the position of second -True Disciple Candidate is unlikely to be filled now.
Zhou Wuji was also carefully observing Ye Wuque. He not only looked at the other man's appearance and demeanor, but also at his footsteps and aura, and even his Divine Sense energy.
He noticed Ye Wuque's exquisite control over his body; every movement was natural and coordinated.
This woman has mastered the Fourth Rank Army-Breaking Sword!
Therefore, her muscles and bones were extremely strong, her Qi and Blood were like mercury, and her spine was like a dragon.
Of course, these changes in her body refinement were all concealed by her gentle and clear Dao energy. If he hadn't cultivated the Army-Breaking Sword to the Fourth Rank of perfection, he wouldn't have been able to see them either.
This female cultivator's True Qi was also exceptionally pure and abundant, reaching at least the Three Brahma Heavens realm. In terms of True Qi cultivation, she was not much inferior to him.
You should know that he has a profound foundation, and his True Qi cultivation far surpasses that of those who have reached the Fourth Rank of perfection.
Such cultivation is thanks to the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment. How could Ye Wuque compare to him? Could he truly possess unparalleled talent?
Zhou Wuji didn't quite believe that human talent could be so extraordinary; he was more inclined to believe that Ye Wuque possessed Divine Artifact, and a very powerful Divine Artifact at that.
Therefore, this female cultivator possessed an extraordinary composure. Just like him, holding the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, she was always very confident.
However, given his temperament, he would never use Divine Artifact to win a sword duel on the Seven Star Platform.
Winning with Divine Artifact wouldn't be very meaningful; on the contrary, it would attract a lot of attention.
Even with the most powerful Divine Artifact, a Fourth Rank cultivator would find it difficult to defeat Third Rank cultivator.
Moreover, the sect has strict rules. With just a word from his master, Ye Wuque would have to hand over the Divine Artifact.
If you don't hand it over, you're a traitor to the sect.
Zhou Wuji was only guessing, but that didn't stop him from developing a strong interest in Ye Wuque.
It's extremely rare for a cultivator to be able to match him in appearance and demeanor, especially if she's a female cultivator!
" Zhou Wuji Tianshu greets fellow Daoist."
" Yuheng Ye Wuque, please offer your guidance, fellow Daoist."
Ye Wuque bowed respectfully, her posture polite and courteous, naturally revealing a woman's gentleness.
Zhou Wuji had to admit that the female cultivator's every move was captivating. He then thought that he must be seen that way by others too.
Thinking about it this way, his mood immediately improved, and he found Ye Wuque more and more pleasing to the eye.
After exchanging greetings, Ye Wuque pointed his wooden sword at Zhou Wuji, making a sword gesture that Zhou Wuji had never seen before.
The wooden sword was held still, yet its swordplay was precise and steady, revealing a sharp and fierce Sword Intent.
Zhou Wuji could sense the changes in stellar power contained within the sword's momentum, which corresponded to the Yuheng Star in the Big Dipper Seven Stars.
A realization dawned on him: this was the Yuheng Sword, a technique he had never learned before.
True Person Zhihua once told him that among the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword, the Tianshu Sword is the tallest, the Yuheng Sword is the sharpest, and the Kaiyang Sword is the hardest.
These three Swordsmanship are also the most difficult to master.
The first six Yuheng Sword cultivators all practiced the Tianji, Tianxuan, and Army-Breaking. Indeed, none of them had ever used the Yuheng Sword.
It was only at this moment that Zhou Wuji saw someone using the Yuheng Sword for the first time.
He became even more interested. Ye Wuque sword-wielding posture exuded an air of authority, with a profound and expansive aura, truly befitting a master Swordsmanship.
Zhou Wuji didn't hold back either, unleashing the Falling Goose Sword to thrust straight at the target.
The Falling Goose Sword was the fastest and most swift; the wooden sword had barely been raised when the blade was already piercing Ye Wuque's face.
Ye Wuque was prepared for this, but he was still surprised by Zhou Wuji's swift sword.
She stepped on a seven-pointed star, retreated diagonally, and raised her sword to meet the attack.
The Yuheng Sword is not only swift and sharp, but its sword techniques are also meticulous and precise.
Ye Wuque countered with a swift sword, the two figures flashing and moving unpredictably, their wooden swords moving with unparalleled speed.
The two were locked in a fierce battle on the Seven Star Platform, the sounds of their wooden swords clashing echoing continuously.
The many cultivators below the stage were dazzled by what they saw, and the vast majority of them could not even see the battle clearly.
All they could see were fleeting figures, rising and falling, and they could hear the piercing whistle of wooden swords cutting through the air.
Only now did everyone realize that the speed of this level of expert was too fast; even those watching from the sidelines couldn't understand it.
Although Yang Tie Ying was almost at the Sixth Rank, he still couldn't understand it. But he had full confidence in his master and had no worries.
It's a bit frustrating that I can't understand the combat.
He was somewhat surprised to find that Liang Fangfang and Yan Baoying were watching very attentively. Yan Baoying was Fourth Rank martial artist and could understand the battle.
Even Liang Fangfang can understand it?
Yang Tie Ying couldn't help but ask, "Miss Liang, can you see clearly?"
Liang Fangfang glanced at Yang Tie Ying, a hint of confusion on her round face. "Can't you see clearly?"
"Yes," Yang Tie Ying nodded vigorously, making no attempt to hide his feelings, "My cultivation level is lacking."
"Ha---" Liang Fangfang couldn't help but laugh. She suddenly found the boy quite amusing.
She turned her gaze to the Seven Star Platform and said, " True Person Hongde and Ye Wuque are both engaged in a rapid sword fight. Their swords are incredibly fast, and their control over the swords is exquisite. Not a single trace of True Qi or strength is wasted."
Speaking of their battle, Liang Fangfang's chubby, round face was full of admiration.
She could clearly see the battle between the two sides, but she knew in her heart that it was because she was standing outside the arena, at a distance, with a very wide field of vision.
If I were to actually fight the two sword masters on stage face to face, I would never have such a wide field of vision, with their swords thrusting right in front of me.
A sword that fast can strike instantly with just one wrong judgment.
Even a wooden sword, with such incredible speed, could easily pierce through armor; this was terrifying.
This is also what makes sword cultivators so formidable. Of course, in such close combat, sword cultivators also bear enormous risks.
Yang Tie Ying was filled with admiration. "Miss Liang, your martial arts skills are truly remarkable. I didn't realize it before. My apologies!"
Liang Fangfang smiled even more happily----
None of the experts from the Yuheng Lineage could laugh at this moment.
Zhou Zhiyi, Zhou Yichun, Lu Yifeng, and others watched very attentively.
Ye Wuque's performance exceeded most people's expectations. His Swordsmanship was clearly no less than Zhou Wuji's, even though Zhou Wuji had been holding the advantage.
The lightning-fast swordplay was truly terrifying for many masters.
If either of them makes even the slightest mistake, they will be struck by the sword.
Victory or defeat hinges on the slightest difference.
The several True Disciple Candidate in shock. No one was confident they could withstand such a swift sword strike.
Zhou Wuji and Ye Wuque's Swordsmanship is clearly far superior to theirs.
On the Seven Star Platform, Zhou Wuji launched three hundred and sixty sword attacks, all of which were blocked by Ye Wuque.
After a flurry of sword strikes, Zhou Wuji needed to catch his breath and adjust, Ye Wuque, who had been suppressed, seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
Her wooden sword strikes with rounded edges, piercings with arcs, and horizontal movements with straight lines; the simplest sword techniques contain the most subtle variations.
Zhou Wuji calmly countered with his Flowing Clouds, Azure Mist, and Water Moon sword techniques, wanting to see just how strong Ye Wuque's Swordsmanship.
He could tell that the opponent was using the Tianshu Sword, which was like grasping the pivot of heaven, using Tianshu to control the various Swordsmanship of Yuheng, Tianji, Tianxuan, and Army-Breaking, and fusing the various Swordsmanship into one.
No matter how Ye Wuque's Swordsmanship changes, it is always light and gentle, like flowing water, clearly condensing his own unique spirit and intent.
If Zhou Wuji were to fight with all his might, he could naturally win; however, it would be extremely difficult for him to suppress Ye Wuque with his Swordsmanship alone.
Faced with this unfathomable and formidable enemy, Zhou Wuji also had to consider how to win in a more dignified manner, while preserving some of his strength and preventing outsiders from seeing his true nature.
The Northern Pole Sword Transformation Realm was incredibly powerful, but he didn't want to use it now.
On this Seven Star Platform, he won with the Xiaoxiang Sword, thus solidifying his reputation Sword Lord Xiaoxiang!
After the two fought for hundreds of moves, Ye Wuque suddenly slashed with his sword. The move was simple, but Zhou Wuji sensed that the wooden sword had immense power.
However, the power within the wooden sword was deeply hidden. If he hadn't been so Sword Intent, the wooden sword in his hand would have been broken with a simple catch.
Zhou Wuji immediately realized that this was the most domineering Kaiyang Sword, with every move possessing immense power and the might to shatter the Kaiyang.
He transformed his wooden sword into a circle and countered with the Water Moon Sword, but this time the Water Moon Sword contained a hidden transformation of the Dipper Turns and Stars Shift.
As the two swords clashed, Ye Wuque felt her wooden sword suddenly go empty, as if all her strength had landed on nothing. A chill ran through her. "No! This isn't the Water Moon Sword— "
The power flowing on Zhou Wuji's sword was not perfectly complete, but it changed imperceptibly, like the alternation of day and night.
She hid within the immense power of the wooden sword Kaiyang Sword, but it was all transformed into nothingness.
Ye Wuque threw away the wooden sword in her hand. The opponent's changes were too mysterious; if she couldn't see through them, she couldn't follow them.
Throwing away the wooden sword doesn't mean you've lost; you still have a chance to bring it back.
After throwing away the wooden sword, Ye Wuque formed a sword incantation with his hand, and the Kaiyang Sword condensed at his fingertips, pointing directly at Zhou Wuji's face.
Zhou Wuji spun the wooden sword in his hand again, and the full, crescent-shaped sword light swallowed up the Kaiyang Sword.
As the perfect sword light dissipated, the most mysterious Night Rain Sword silently pierced Ye Wuque.
Ye Wuque her sleeve to block, but she missed several times in a row. When she tried to change her stance, she created an opening. The mysterious Night Rain Sword pierced through her protective light armor and struck her star crown directly.
The yellow wooden star crown shattered violently, and Ye Wuque's full head of black hair flew wildly as the crown exploded.
Zhou Wuji gracefully retreated with his sword, and Ye Wuque also stepped back several paces, stepping on starlight.
When she came to a stop, her long, flowing hair fell down, covering half of her face.
Ye Wuque's beautiful face showed no surprise. Her bright eyes stared straight at Zhou Wuji, her clear gaze now tinged with complexity.
It seemed to carry a hint of resentment, a touch of helplessness, and also a dash of admiration and respect.
She casually gathered her long, disheveled hair, took a hairpin from her sleeve, and quickly put it in her hair.
Her loose bun added a touch of casual beauty to her look.
Ye Wuque clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying softly, "Fellow Daoist's Swordsmanship is superb; I have lost."
"Just lucky." Zhou Wuji's words carried a hint of sincerity. This woman's Swordsmanship was truly superb. If he hadn't mastered the Northern Pole Sword to its Transformation Realm, victory wouldn't have been so easy.
Ye Wuque and gracefully descended from the Seven Star Platform.
The many cultivators below the stage were somewhat bewildered; the fierce battle had ended just like that, and they hadn't even had time to react.
The many sword cultivators of the Yuheng Lineage were filled with frustration and helplessness.
The Seven Star Platform's magic array barrier opened, and the long wind that had been blocked outside howled in, whipping up Zhou Wuji's clothes.
Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Zhou Wuji was also filled with emotion.
He stroked his sword and softly recited. "The bright moon shines on the feathered traveler through the ages, wielding the Seven Stars to control dragons and serpents. The east wind blows ten thousand miles, coming and going, and he draws his Sword Qi to cleanse the Milky Way—"
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