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Chapter 446 Asking the Sword of Xuan Yue, by Ji Baiyi (8k views, please vote!)

"Asking about the Sword of the Mysterious Moon?" Xu Jingyan looked puzzled.

"You may not have heard of Xuan Yue. Our Canglong Prefecture is located in the Tiannan, Xibei, and other regions, which comprise eight prefectures."

The strongest prefecture was Xuan Yue Prefecture.

The Xuan Yue Sect is the dominant Nascent Soul level force in the Northwest, and theoretically all forces in the various prefectures must obey its arrangements.

But according to my father...

As long as the various prefectures don't cause too much trouble, the Xuan Yue Sect generally doesn't bother with them.

The main reason is that the Northwest is too vast.

Our Azure Dragon Prefecture alone covers an area of ​​over a million li.

Xu Jingyan was shocked when she heard this.

Xu Chongjian and Xu Jingwu, however, did not show much change in expression.

"So this 'Asking the Sword of the Mysterious Moon' is a challenge to the Mysterious Moon Sect? The Mysterious Moon Sect is so powerful, won't this provoke them?"

Xu Jingyan asked again.

"Naturally, it's not about challenging the Xuan Yue Sect, but about setting up a arena in Xuan Yue City to challenge enemies from all directions using swordsmanship. Anyone below the late Foundation Establishment stage can challenge them."

Achieving victory is considered complete if the team remains undefeated for seven days.

Xu Chongjian explained his mission in detail.

"There is no need to worry about the Xuan Yue Sect. My maternal grandfather is a Golden Core Elder of the Xuan Yue Sect and a direct disciple of the Xuan Yue Ancestor."

The current sect leader of the Xuan Yue Sect is his senior brother.

However, my maternal grandfather is busy comprehending the Dao of Formations and probably won't set off.

I wonder which elder led Chongjian to Xuan Yue Mansion.

Xu Chongfei is not a Taoist.

He paused, then looked at Xu Jingyan, "You should talk about your brother now."

"Compared to my brother, your genius missions are nothing," Xu Jingyan said proudly. "My brother's mission is to train at least fifty Yuanwu Realm martial artists for the family within thirty years."

"So long?"

Xu Chongfei's first reaction was that it was taking too long, and he immediately frowned.

Xu Chongjian also noticed something was wrong with Xu Jingwu's mission.

“There’s a problem. This task is too perfunctory. It doesn’t seem like something the Grand Elder and the Clan Heads would have discussed.”

Xu Chongfei looked at Xu Jingwu, "You didn't get in through connections, did you?"

"Don't talk nonsense. The mission was set by the Grand Elder and the Patriarch. If you have any doubts, you can go to them yourself," Xu Jingwu said.

"Then forget it."

Xu Chongfei said, "The decisions of the elders are not something we can criticize now."

However, if I were given more than ten years, I, Xu Chongfei, would be confident that I could become an elder in the clan.

"As for you, Jingwu, your martial arts have only reached the second realm so far."

"Since the second realm of martial arts can be opened up by others, why can't the third realm of martial arts appear from my hands?" Xu Jingwu said calmly.

"Ambition! That's what makes the Xu family's pride!"

"Even among the same group of prodigies, we must strive to be the best among them!"

"Like Aunt Deling!"

After returning, Xu Chongfei asked Ye Fan about it.

Only then did he realize that his own parents were the ones who escorted Xu Chongjian to Xuan Yue Mansion.

However, when Xu Jingwu was mentioned, the two were very evasive and told him not to question the decision of the Grand Elder and the others.

Xu Chongfei was no ordinary person; he could naturally guess that Xu Jingwu had a secret.

"They didn't tell me. Once I reach the Golden Core stage, I'll see who still keeps it from me."

Currently, the Golden Core cultivator of the Xu family naturally becomes a core member of the Xu family, knowing a host of secrets.

But in a few hundred years...

Not necessarily.

Perhaps only a small number of Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators know the Xu family's secrets.

a few days later.

The Xu family members then began their respective trial missions.

Some people, after completing the trial, want to take on a more challenging task.

Moreover, there are quite a few people who share similar thoughts.

A few more days passed.

Ye Fan and Xu Deyue took Xu Chongjian to Xuan Yue Mansion.

Xu Chongfei also wanted to go and see, and after much pleading, he brought Chen Yulian along.

They were piloting the most advanced flying boats ever built by the Tianling Sect.

Although it was not large in scale, only about twenty feet long, its speed was more than twice as fast as that of a Golden Core cultivator at the peak of his cultivation.

The Xu family currently only possesses three such flying boats.

A month and a half later.

The group arrived outside Xuan Yue City.

It was the first time for Xu Chongfei's three little ones to visit this city. They were all shocked when they saw this giant city, which was even more magnificent than their own Yunxi City.

Ye Fan sighed, "It's still too long. If Father can comprehend the fourth-order teleportation array, things will be much easier from now on."

"Let's find an inn to stay at first, we still need to visit the Xuan Yue Sect later," Xu Deyue said.

"What you say makes sense."

Once you enter the city at the Golden Core stage, you naturally don't need to pay the city entry spirit stones.

This applies to every city in the south.

This is a sign of respect for those who have reached the Golden Core stage.

After settling the three of them in, Ye Fan and Xu Deyue instructed them to meditate quietly in the room.

The two then headed to the Xuan Yue Sect.

In front of the Xuan Yue Sect's mountain gate.

Ye Fan clasped his hands in greeting to the disciples guarding the mountain and said, "Ye Fan, a disciple of True Monarch Ku Rong from the Azure Dragon Mansion and the Xu Family of Yunxi, has come to pay a visit to your sect master."

"The Xu family, where Elder Xu Mingxian resides?"

"Exactly."

"Please wait a moment, seniors. I will send a message to the outer sect elders immediately."

Soon, a middle-aged man in purple robes, who was at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, arrived outside the mountain gate.

"I am Jian Tang, an elder of the outer sect." He glanced at Ye Fan and the other man, and asked, "What business do you two have with my sect leader?"

"On behalf of my master, I have come to pay a visit to your sect's leader."

"Azure Dragon Palace, True Lord of Withering and Flourishing?"

The purple-robed elder murmured softly.

He naturally knew who the True Lord of Withering and Flourishing was.

He was Xu Mingxian's father.

Although Xu Mingxian and he were both Golden Core Elders, their statuses were worlds apart.

He was an outer sect elder, while Xu Mingxian was an inner sect elder.

The inner sect elders are at least those who have the potential to achieve great mastery of supernatural powers, and some may even be on the verge of forming a Nascent Soul.

For someone like him, reaching the mid-to-late stage of the Golden Core realm in this lifetime is the absolute limit.

"You are a disciple of True Monarch Kurong, then who is this fairy?" The purple-robed elder looked at Xu Deyue.

"This is my Daoist partner, and also the daughter of Elder Mingxian of your sect, yes, my dear."

What's the point of your extra explanation?!

The purple-robed elder was slightly confused, but he knew that neither of them were ordinary people.

The Xu family produces outstanding talents.

It's obvious that these two are the two prodigies of the Xu family!
"Fellow Daoists, please come inside quickly. I will now send a message to the sect leader. If he is willing to see you, I will take you there."

"Thank you, Elder Jian."

The two joined the Xuan Yue Sect.

Jian Tang's message was quickly answered, and then he said with a smile, "Please come with me, the sect leader wants to see you."

The three arrived at Wangyue Peak and the main hall.

"Sect Master, Fellow Daoist Ye and his wife have arrived."

"Thank you for your trouble, Elder Jian. You may leave now."

"Yes, Sect Master."

After Jian Tang left, Zhang Daoran looked at the two of them and said, "Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar. Please have a seat."

"Thank you, senior."

The two did as instructed.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, how is your master?"

"Master is well. He has been in seclusion for some time now."

"Fellow Daoist Kurong's foundation is truly enviable. He has such combat power at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. I wonder what kind of situation he will be in when he reaches the peak of the Golden Core realm."

After a brief reminiscing and some initial pleasantries, Zhang Daoran said, "You two didn't come here just to pay your respects to this sect leader, did you?"

"Senior has keen insight. This time, we are escorting a member of our clan to Xuan Yue City."

"What?"

"Asking about the Sword in Xuan Yue City".

"Just like Junior Brother Mingxian back then?"

"More or less, but this person is still young and his cultivation level is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Therefore, the target of his sword challenge is all sword cultivators below the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

"That also includes my Xuan Yue Sect."

"Yes." Ye Fan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Zhang Daoran pondered for a moment, then sighed softly, "Since it is Fellow Daoist Kurong's request, I, the sect master, will naturally give him some face."

I will give the order, so you can rest assured and ask the sword questions without any trouble.

However, sword cultivators, many disciples of my Xuan Yue Sect have chosen this path, so your clan's disciples will not have an easy time these next few days.

"If you are defeated and your sword heart is shattered, do not blame the Xuan Yue Sect."

Ye Fan clasped his hands and smiled, "Senior, rest assured. My Xu family produces geniuses. If one's Dao heart is shattered because of a defeat, then one is not worthy of being a genius of my Xu family."

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you have quite a lot of confidence in it."

Zhang Daoran looked surprised. "However, the Xu family's training of its members is truly harsh."

"Just giving it my all."

"I understand. You may begin your sword challenges tomorrow."

"Thank you, senior. My wife and I will take our leave now."

"Wait, you are Junior Brother Mingxian's daughter and son-in-law. Then please come with me to pay our respects to our master on his behalf."

"Yes."

Xuan Yue Peak.

The main hall atop the mountain.

Ye Fan and Xu Deyue bowed and greeted their master.

Zhang Fan smiled slightly, "Since your father isn't coming, he's sent you two juniors instead."

"Reporting to Master, Father is in seclusion, focusing all his efforts on comprehending the formation."

"Really? What level is his formation technique at now?"

"My father once said that I should be able to reach the level of a half-step fourth-order array master within ten years, and I have the potential to become a fourth-order array master within thirty years."

Xu Deyue took a little longer to explain.

"Junior Brother Mingxian's formation is progressing so quickly?!" Zhang Daoran exclaimed in surprise.

However, Zhang Fan seemed quite calm, after all, he already had a pretty good grasp of Xu Mingxian's array skills.

"This speed of comprehension is indeed quite fast," Zhang Fan said. "However, one cannot neglect cultivation."

Ye Fan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My master also often gave us this kind of advice."

Zhang Fan nodded slightly. "You've met them, now you can go."

Zhang Daoran and the others bowed and took their leave.

After leaving the Xuan Yue Sect and returning to the inn, Xu Deyue and Ye Fan began to busy themselves with the matter of 'Asking the Sword of Xuan Yue'.

The last time Xu Mingxian set up the arena, it was the Xuan Yue Sect that stepped in.

But this is a matter for the Xu family themselves, so they naturally have to find another way.

However, this matter is both simple and simple.

The wages of avarice is death.

The next day.

The sky was bright.

Central Square of Xuan Yue City.

Xu Chongjian stood on the arena in the square.

Ye Fan stood on one side of the arena, holding up a wooden sign.

The words on the wooden sign are clearly visible:
[During the Seven-Day Sword Challenge in the Mysterious Moon Realm, anyone below the late Foundation Establishment stage who wins a match will receive 10,000 spirit stones.]

At the same time, he took a deep breath and repeated the words on the wooden sign.

Although the voice was not loud, it contained spiritual power and spread far and wide, reaching hundreds of miles away.

As the words fell, their lingering echoes drifted on the wind into the streets and alleys of Xuan Yue City.

Within half an hour, the news had spread throughout most of Xuan Yue City.

Discussions arose in the teahouses and taverns.

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator challenges Xuan Yue with a sword, and winning a match grants 10,000 spirit stones. Which faction sent its genius to this trial?"

"Interesting, let's go check it out."

"Falling below the late Foundation Establishment stage is a bit too low-level. Only battles involving those at the peak of Foundation Establishment are worth watching."

"Ten thousand spirit stones per match, that's really extravagant. This power isn't afraid of squandering its entire fortune."

"It's worth a try, who knows, maybe we can snag a bargain?"

Various opinions have emerged.

Those who were interested flocked to the central square of Xuan Yue City.

As for the square at this time.

There were already quite a few people around, and they immediately gathered around, quickly forming a crowd of several hundred.

There were independent cultivators, members of small families, and low-level cultivators who were just passing by to watch the spectacle.

in the crowd.

A gray-robed rogue cultivator's eyes flickered.

Seeing that winning a match would earn 10,000 spirit stones, he hesitated for a moment before asking, "Senior, is it really true that winning a match will earn you 10,000 spirit stones?"

"Of course, but only for sword cultivators." Ye Fan smiled slightly.

"Then I'll give it a try."

The gray-robed rogue cultivator leaped onto the arena and looked at Xu Chongjian.

Xu Chongjian did not conceal his cultivation level, so this person could see him clearly with a single sweep of his divine sense.

Early stage of foundation building?

This is a challenge beyond one's level; it seems to be a genius sword cultivator.

This force is meant to hone this person.

"My name is Zhao Hu," the gray-robed rogue cultivator said, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Xu Chongjian".

suddenly.

Some people in the audience were talking about it.

"It's Zhao Hu! Peak mid-Foundation Establishment stage, a member of a certain Black Tiger Demon Hunting Team, his strength seems quite good."

“That’s right, I’ve seen Zhao Hu’s swordsmanship. It’s fast, accurate, ruthless, and extremely fierce.”

"This is going to be interesting!"

With a flick of his right hand, Zhao Hu revealed a long steel sword in his palm.

The sword gleamed with a cold light and faintly whistled with the wind; it was clearly a top-tier magic weapon.

Xu Chongjian did not use "Jinghong" but instead used an ordinary top-tier magic weapon, and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, please."

Zhao Hu didn't hold back either; with a swift movement, his sword arrived.

He uses a fast sword style, launching a fierce and relentless attack.

The steel longsword transformed into countless sword shadows, enveloping Xu Chongjian in a vast, overwhelming manner.

The sword strikes were fierce and the sword energy was overwhelming. The audience below the stage only saw a blur before their eyes, and the stage was filled with sword light.

"it is good!"

A burst of cheers erupted from the audience.

However, Xu Chongjian remained calm.

He moved slightly, and the Green Edge Sword was gently pointed out.

Just one sword strike.

That sword strike seemed to have foreseen the future, striking precisely at the weakest point of Zhao Hu's sword technique.

Zhao Hu felt a jolt in his tiger's mouth, and the countless sword shadows vanished instantly.

Before he could react, Xu Chongjian's second sword had already arrived.

It was still an ordinary stab, but it went straight for his throat.

Zhao Hu was shocked and hurriedly parried with his sword.

clang--

Zhao Hu retreated rapidly.

Xu Chongjian, however, did not let any opportunity slip by.

Each sword strike was like a stroke of genius, anticipating the opponent's moves and forcing Zhao Hu to only be able to unleash six or seven tenths of his full skill.

After a dozen or so moves.

A golden sword light suddenly shone brightly, catching Zhao Hu's eye.

He only had time to parry before he was sent flying backward.

He crashed heavily off the ring, spitting blood and his face turning ashen.

The entire room fell silent.

From Zhao Hu's rise to power to his defeat, it only took a dozen or so rounds.

A moment later, gasps of surprise erupted.

"This...this is how we lost?"

"Zhao Hu couldn't even last twenty moves?"

"He seemed to be suppressing Zhao Hu the whole time; this boy's swordsmanship is extraordinary."

The audience below the stage were buzzing with discussion, and their gazes toward Xu Chongjian had completely changed.

After Zhao Hu stood up, his face was ashen. He sighed softly, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I, Zhao, have been defeated."

Then he turned around and squeezed out of the crowd.

Although his cultivation level was higher than Xu Chongjian's, the other party's magical power was in no way inferior.

Moreover, his understanding of the sword and his insights into the way of the sword are unmatched.

This battle was a good start.

Next, seven or eight more independent cultivators took to the stage. Some were in the early Foundation Establishment stage, and some were in the middle Foundation Establishment stage.

There was even one in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

But as soon as he stepped onto the stage, Ye Fan reminded him, "Fellow Daoist, the rule is that you must be below the late Foundation Establishment stage, which you do not meet."

That person still wanted to conceal their presence and deceive everyone.

After being exposed, he left in embarrassment.

Xu Chongfei was also watching from the side, nodding repeatedly and whispering, "Chongjian's swordsmanship is becoming more and more powerful."

He truly is an unparalleled genius in the swordsmanship lineage.

Standing beside him, Chen Yulian smiled and nodded after hearing this, "Indeed remarkable."

"I'm afraid there aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators who can surpass his understanding of the sword dao."

Without exception, all the cultivators who went up on stage were defeated within twenty or thirty rounds.

Xu Chongjian remained calm throughout, without blushing or panting.

His swordsmanship may seem ordinary, but he always manages to break through his opponent's attacks at just the right moment and find an opening to counterattack.

He can handle any opponent, whether fast or slow, hard or soft, with ease.

This is the [Sword Heart Clarity]!
Any sword move can be quickly analyzed in his eyes.

Therefore, he mastered swordsmanship very quickly.

Xu Chongjian had practiced almost all of the sword techniques collected by the Xu family.

The sun is rising higher.

More and more people gathered to watch.

in the crowd.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Isn't that Ye Fan?"

"Ye Fan? Which Ye Fan?"

"Ye Fan, who was ranked among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals at the last Heavenly Pride Gathering, should be standing next to Fairy Hanyue, who is also a Heavenly Pride."

Although they were not ranked highly, they were a couple who practiced Taoism together.

Therefore, it left a deep impression on people.

"It was them!"

"Could those people on the stage be their descendants?"

"I don't know about that, but this boy is named Xu Chongjian, and he should be from the same family as Fairy Hanyue."

Amidst the discussions, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from afar.

Everyone looked up and saw a figure walking on air.

In a short while, they were already above the square.

He was a middle-aged man in purple robes, with a thin face and an aura at the Golden Core level.

"It's Elder Jian Tang, an outer sect elder of the Xuan Yue Sect!"

When Jian Tang arrived, she first greeted Ye Fan and Xu Deyue.

He didn't intervene, but stood with them and watched quietly.

"It seems that the Xu family's 'Sword Inquiry to Xuan Yue' has been recognized by the Xuan Yue Sect."

"Otherwise, Xu Mingxian of the Xu family is a direct disciple of the Xuan Yue Ancestor. It would be only natural for the Xuan Yue Sect to do him a favor."

As the news spread, even more people came.

Over the next two days, Xu Chongjian fought more than thirty matches without a single defeat.

Those who went on stage included independent cultivators, members of small families, and even a few inner disciples of the Xuan Yue Sect.

But no one could withstand sixty rounds under his sword.

Xu Chongjian's swordsmanship became increasingly refined, each strike seemingly effortless yet perfectly executed.

"To have such swordsmanship skills at such a young age, the Xu family is likely to produce another prodigy in the future."

Indeed, it was as if he was absorbing the sword techniques of those he was sparring with and integrating them into his own style.

His swordsmanship was incredibly profound, as if he had grasped the true essence of the legendary swordsmanship.

"The true meaning of the sword is a rare divine power; ordinary sword cultivators can only comprehend the way of the five elements."

Very few people can truly achieve success in pure swordsmanship.

Even the Xuan Yue Sect had never heard of such a genius!

Of course, Xu Chongjian cannot accept challenges indefinitely.

Occasionally, one still needs to rest to recover magical power and spiritual consciousness.

The third day, the fourth day, the fifth day...

Everyone knows that those tens of thousands of spirit stones are not easy to obtain!
But the real show is just beginning.

sixth day.

A streak of light came from afar and landed on the arena.

The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe, with a cold and stern face. A long sword hung at his waist, and his aura was sharp and fierce.

"Lin Han from Yunmiao Sect, mid-Foundation Establishment stage, I am honored to learn from Fellow Daoist Xu's superior skills."

Cloud Mist Sect!
It is the second largest power in Xuan Yue Prefecture, second only to Xuan Yue Sect.

Compared to the current Sun family, their foundation is slightly stronger.

However, their strength lies not in the foundation of Nascent Soul cultivators, but in the number of Golden Core cultivators.

The sect recruits geniuses from all over the world, and the number of Golden Core stage cultivators produced is incomparable to that of ordinary families.

Xu Chongjian's gaze sharpened slightly, and he clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Fellow Daoist Lin, please."

The two drew their swords almost simultaneously.

Lin Han's swordsmanship follows an elegant and agile style.

The sword light was like clouds and mist, ever-changing and unpredictable.

His sword strikes were incredibly fast; the sword light sometimes flowed like drifting clouds, and sometimes crashed like raging waves, making it unpredictable.

Xu Chongjian's expression was solemn as he thrust out his Qingfeng sword repeatedly, each strike precisely blocking Lin Han's sword momentum.

However, Lin Han's magical power was stronger than Xu Chongjian's, and the magical artifact in his hand was also a two-patterned magical artifact.

The two exchanged blows, fighting forty or fifty rounds in the blink of an eye, yet neither could gain the upper hand.

"This Lin Han truly lives up to his reputation as a genius of the Yunmiao Sect! It is said that he is a disciple of a Golden Core True Person of the Yunmiao Sect!"

"Xu Chongjian is even more remarkable. Despite being inferior in both realm and magical power, he was still able to contend with him for so long."

It is evident that his swordsmanship surpasses Lin Han's.

The others remained silent upon hearing this.

At this moment, Xu Chongjian finally began to feel the pressure.

He had to admit that the geniuses carefully nurtured by the Nascent Soul sect were indeed incomparable to ordinary rogue cultivators.

“Fellow Daoist Xu, your Xu family is also a Nascent Soul power. I don’t believe you don’t even have a two-pattern magic weapon.”

Your swordsmanship is indeed very strong, but there are some gaps that cannot be overcome simply by looking at them.

“That’s not necessarily true!” Xu Chongjian replied.

Another twenty rounds passed.

Xu Chongjian gradually figured out Lin Han's methods.

Although his swordsmanship is agile and his foundation is solid, it is not without weaknesses.

"almost."

Xu Chongjian took a deep breath, and his swordplay suddenly changed.

It was still the same unremarkable stabbing.

But this time, the tip of the sword seemed to carry an inexplicable and indescribable meaning.

The meaning was extremely subtle, so subtle that most people in the audience couldn't even perceive it, but Lin Han's expression changed drastically.

In his eyes.

This sword strike, its sharpness seemed capable of cleaving through anything.

"This is."

Before he could react, the Qingfeng sword was already three inches from his throat.

Lin Han stood frozen in place.

After a while.

With a wry smile, he sheathed his sword and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "I, Lin, have lost. I never expected that Fellow Daoist Xu's swordsmanship has reached such a level. I admire you."

Xu Chongjian sheathed his sword and returned the greeting, his forehead already covered in fine beads of sweat.

Ye Fan handed over a pill and transmitted his voice, "Rest for half an hour."

Xu Chongjian nodded, swallowed the pill, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Half an hour later...

Another figure leaped onto the arena.

“Sun Wujiu of the Sun family, mid-Foundation Establishment stage, please enlighten me.”

Xu Chongjian opened his eyes and slowly got up.

Sun Wujiu was equally formidable.

The advantage of powerful forces over independent cultivators lies in the guidance they receive, which often results in a more solid foundation.

Xu Chongjian fought him for a quarter of an hour.

Sun Wujiu was also defeated, similarly succumbing to Xu Chongjian's "Sword Heart Clarity" and a sudden, unexpected glimpse of the true essence of swordsmanship.

Many inner disciples of Nascent Soul sects have fought against Xu Chongjian, but none have been able to defeat him so far.

Even the Golden Core cultivators from various powerful forces became curious and came to take a look.

"Unfortunately, this competition only requires sword cultivators, but many powerful cultivators have a variety of methods."

If they make a move, I predict Xu Chongjian won't win so easily.

"That's not necessarily true. Sword cultivators are known for their powerful attacks."

"We have many powerful cultivators in Tiannan; one sword alone can overwhelm many others."

Below the arena, the discussions never ceased.

The seventh day arrived in the blink of an eye.

This is the last day in the ring.

It was just past 9 AM.

A figure in white stepped through the air and landed on the arena.

He was a young man with a handsome face and an otherworldly air. He was dressed in white, and an ancient longsword hung at his waist.

His aura was restrained, making it impossible to discern his true strength, but his eyes were like a deep, still well, calm and undisturbed.

Below the stage, Elder Jian Tang of the Xuan Yue Sect's eyes lit up slightly.

"He actually came."

Seeing his surprise, Ye Fan asked curiously, "Who is this boy?"

"Ji Baiyi, a genius of my Xuan Yue Sect, possesses extraordinary talent in swordsmanship and is the sect leader's youngest personal disciple."

"To be accepted as a personal disciple by Sect Master Zhang during the Foundation Establishment stage? This kid's talent is truly extraordinary."

"Indeed, Ji Baiyi's talent surpasses that of Elder Zhang Xuanzhi."

"Then he is the number one prodigy in your sect's Foundation Establishment stage?"

Jian Tang turned to look at Ye Fan, but did not admit it; she simply smiled slightly.

The young man in white stood on the platform, bowed slightly to Xu Chongjian, and spoke in a clear voice:

"Ji Baiyi from the Xuan Yue Sect has come to learn from Fellow Daoist Xu's swordsmanship."

Late foundation building!

The audience erupted in uproar.

"Wasn't it said that we would only challenge those below the late Foundation Establishment stage?"

"Isn't this breaking the rules?"

Ye Fan frowned, about to speak, but Xu Chongjian spoke first.

"Elder Ye, Fellow Daoist Ji, I, Chong Jian, am willing to accept this challenge!"

Ye Fan glanced at Xu Deyue, who nodded slightly.

"Then it's up to you," Ye Fan sighed.
"Thank you, Elder Ye."

Ji Baiyi looked at Xu Chongjian and asked, "Why did Fellow Daoist Xu make an exception for me?"

"I can sense the powerful sword intent emanating from you, fellow Daoist. My intuition tells me that you are an opponent worthy of my full-force battle!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Baiyi smiled slightly and said again, "I have come on my master's orders to witness Fellow Daoist Xu's swordsmanship."

Please don't hold back.

"The same to you!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Ji Baiyi's eyes, and a long sword appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The sword was like water, clear and transparent, with a faint, cold glint at its tip.

"This sword is named 'Frostbite,' Fellow Daoist Xu, please be careful."

Xu Chongjian sheathed his Qingfeng sword and took out another sword. "This sword is named 'Jinghong'!"

The two stared at each other for a moment, then attacked almost simultaneously.

Ji Baiyi's swordsmanship was unlike anyone else's.

His sword was extremely slow.

It was so slow that everyone in the audience could clearly see the trajectory of each sword strike; it was so slow that it seemed as if time itself had frozen.

But that sword contained an indescribable meaning.

This is the true essence of swordsmanship!

Xu Chongjian did not hide anything; all the true essence of swordsmanship he had comprehended so far was integrated into his sword moves.

A dragon's roar seemed to echo from the void.

clang--

As the two swords clashed, Xu Chongjian felt an overwhelming force emanating from the blades.

The next moment, violent sword energy surged wildly around the two of them.

Xu Chongjian staggered back three steps, his hands and feet going numb.

"It may seem slow, but it's actually fast; it may seem gentle, but it's actually strong!"

Although he could see Ji Baiyi's sword intent, his sword seemed almost perfect to him at that moment, with no flaws to be found.

Ji Baiyi's swordplay continued relentlessly, one sword strike after another, each strike incredibly slow, yet each one barely allowed Xu Chongjian to parry.

Three swords.

Five swords.

Seven Swords.

When the nineteenth sword was thrust out, Xu Chongjian was knocked away by a clear, water-like sword light.

Xu Chongjian was not injured. He stood with his sword in hand, looking at Ji Baiyi.

When it came to their understanding of swordsmanship, the two were evenly matched.

His comprehension of sword techniques surpasses that of myself.

As for ritual implements.

The sealed "Surprising Beauty" is far less powerful than his "Frost".

"To defeat him, one must unseal 'Surprising Beauty,' but relying on external forces will not benefit one's own swordsmanship."

After all, this was not a life-or-death battle, but merely Xu Chongjian's process of questioning the sword, a process to increase his own sword experience and understanding.

A short while later.

Xu Chongjian clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Ji, I have lost."

Ji Baiyi was slightly taken aback. "The outcome is not yet decided. It's too early for Fellow Daoist Xu to talk about admitting defeat."

"A slight difference can lead to a huge error. If it comes down to life and death, I, Xu, will certainly do my utmost."

But now, Xu is indeed not as good as Fellow Daoist Ji.

"Very well, I have witnessed Fellow Daoist Xu's swordsmanship, which is sufficient to report back to my master."

I hope that next time, I can fight Fellow Daoist Xu at the same cultivation level!

"Definitely," Xu Chongjian replied, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Ji Baiyi left immediately.

Everyone still felt a sense of unfinished business.

Given the swordsmanship skills they displayed at this moment, even an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of their cultivation would not dare to claim they could defeat them.

"I am in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and I would also like to test Fellow Daoist Xu's strength."

A middle-aged man in a red robe stepped onto the arena from the crowd.

Xu Chongjian looked at him and said, "In that case, any sword cultivator below the Foundation Establishment stage can challenge me for the rest of the time."

Many people were immediately interested.

"If we win, could we get ten thousand spirit stones?"

"nature."

The middle-aged man in red immediately unleashed his full power.

Xu Chongjian did not hold back at this moment, unleashing the true essence of swordsmanship, the "Jinghong" sword technique, and various other sword moves.

But the middle-aged man in red robes overestimated himself; he wanted to win by relying on his powerful magic.

However, Xu Chongjian's swordsmanship was no less powerful than the attacks of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and his unparalleled sword intent was invincible.

In just a dozen breaths.

The middle-aged man in red robes was cleaved and sent flying outside the arena, his face slightly pale.

Some people don't believe in superstitions.

However, several people were defeated by Xu Chongjian in succession.

Various powerful factions, including the Xuan Yue Sect, Yun Miao Sect, and the Sun family, all had members at the late Foundation Establishment stage who made their moves.

Some of these geniuses were able to hold their own against the formidable Xu Chongjian for more than a quarter of an hour.

But most of them only lasted less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Ye Fan said loudly, "The seven days are about to end. Is there any fellow Daoist who would like to come up on stage and give it a try?"

The audience was silent.

For a long time, no one answered.

The sun gradually began to set in the west.

Xu Chongjian stood on the stage, his gaze sweeping over the dark mass of people below. He clasped his hands and said, "I have been grateful for the guidance of all my fellow Daoists during the seven-day sword challenge."

Mr. Xu benefited greatly; thank you very much.

He bowed deeply.

Then he stepped off the stage.

Ye Fan said to Jian Tang, "Thank you very much, Elder Jian. If it weren't for you, my Xu family's juniors would probably not have been able to compete in the sword challenge so smoothly this time."

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you're too kind. It was all the sect leader's orders. I dare not take credit for it."

but"

He looked at Xu Chongjian and said, "This young man from your Xu family is truly gifted."

Even within my Xuan Yue Sect, he would be a talent worthy of our full support and cultivation.

Ye Fan smiled slightly.

"Elder Jian, then I shall take my leave."

"Please go ahead."

Ye Fan and Xu Deyue did not linger and left Xuan Yue City with Xu Chongjian and his wife Xu Chongfei.

(End of this chapter)