Huo Yutong stood in the soul tool trial grounds of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, watching the sword-wielding young man opposite her with a focused expression.
At Jing Hongchen's invitation, she had come to compete and spar with the students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, never expecting to encounter such a powerful opponent.
He clearly possessed only Six-Ring cultivation, yet the pressure this young man gave her was not much weaker than Wu Ming's. He seemed to possess an invisible intent that constantly oppressed everything around him.
The young man slowly spoke.
"I watched all of your previous matches. You're impressive, a powerful opponent. Who taught you your swordsmanship?"
Huo Yutong narrowed her eyes.
"No comment."
"Is that so?" The young man did not seem to care much. He raised his longsword and held it before his chest, a cold gleam shooting from his eyes. "If you don't wish to say, then forget it. I hope our coming battle will satisfy me. My name is Ji Juechen."
As he spoke, two yellow, two purple, and two black soul rings rose from his body. His aura surged, and his fighting spirit soared.
Huo Yutong felt as though she was not facing a person, but a sword—a sharp sword. Even when her Spiritual Detection reached Ji Juechen's side, it was shattered by his sharp Sword Intent and could not get close.
She took a deep breath. The Ice Blue Emperor Sword appeared in her hand as her entire body tensed, ready to strike.
Suddenly, Ji Juechen moved. He swung the longsword in his hand and slashed downward.
Though dozens of meters still separated them, Huo Yutong felt as if Ji Juechen were right before her. Fierce Sword Qi rushed at her face, making her breathing hitch.
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