Chapter 284: Shiyao Rules!
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"Shiyao, what was that move you just pulled off?"
"Awesome Sword Formation! I was going to call it the Kras Sword Formation, but it just didn't roll off the tongue!"
"Did Shiyao develop this herself?"
Li Shiyu looked at her junior sister with curiosity, holding nothing back!
"Yep! Shiyu thought, 'She's got an array? Well, Shiyu's array has to be bigger than hers! And more numerous!'"
"But Shiyu only has one sword, and she can't condense sword intent or sword shadows. Still, Shiyu is bigger! Shiyu just has to be bigger than hers!"
Li Shiyu beamed with pride. She was tempted to go back and write her own sword manual—she'd call it the Awesome Sword Technique!
Dongfang Jue watched as Second Grandma’s First Grandma leaned in close, listening to Li Shiyu insist… it’s bigger… it’s bigger than hers!
As Li Shiyu delivered her passionate explanation, the Second Grandma looked as if she might strike her…
Wait a minute…
"Senior Sister, let's set aside this size issue for now. I think being small has its… advantages…"
Li Shiyao shook her head firmly!
"Junior Sister Jue'er, bigger is better! Being larger gives you an overwhelming presence! The moment she sees Shiyu's size, she'll feel inferior. She'll know she can't compare to Shiyu—she's no match for her at all!"
Overwhelming them with sheer presence…
She'll feel inferior seeing Shiyu's size…
No, Second Senior Sister, you…
"Senior Sister, you're talking about supernatural abilities, right…"
Dongfang Jue cursed herself for her sharp tongue—why did she have to ask such a pointless question?
"What else? Didn't Jue'er ask Shiyu what she thought? Shiyu just wants it bigger and more!"
Ye Qinghan couldn't stop laughing beside them. Dongfang Jue's only flaw was being too petty!
And he always made excuses, saying things like "small has its own advantages"!
Hahahaha!
Today was the round of twelve to six. Since all three disciples from Lingxian Hall had advanced to the top twelve, and all three were the same person, Ye Qinghan obviously couldn't fight himself. So the second match was between Ye Xiaohan and Dongfang Jue.
The scene shifted. When Dongfang Jue stepped onto the field, he was still completely dazed.
Me?
Fight Ye Qinghan?
Huh?
Are you guys just being unfair?
Dongfang Jue was clad in a crimson skirt. She loved red, and her master had said it looked beautiful on her, embodying the bearing of a female general.
Beyond the crimson robe lay gilded light armor, her hair bound with red cords. Clutching the God-Slaying Spear, she stood with heroic poise!
She bowed respectfully from afar toward Ye Qinghan, who had yet to enter the arena, addressing her formally: "Senior Sister, I humbly request your guidance."
But with such an opportunity presented, Dongfang Jue wouldn't let it slip away!
Even if she wasn't a match for the eldest senior sister, she wanted to see just how far she fell short of Ye Qinghan!
Upon the elevated platform, after witnessing the Holy Maiden's formidable sword formation, the crowd grew even more curious about Ye Qinghan!
That formidable sword formation bore no resemblance to Li Shiyu's description!
Though Li Shiyu hadn't unleashed its full power, such an array would likely overwhelm even the elders of lesser sects!
Yet here stood Li Shiyao, meek as a kitten before Ye Qinghan, trembling with fear!
This First Disciple, Ye Qinghan, whose bloodline was that of the Fox Demon King known to the world as Ye Yanwang—just how powerful could he be?
Against ordinary opponents, one might never glimpse Ye Qinghan's true power. Now that the First Disciple faces his junior sister, could she possibly draw out even a fraction of his might?
Shangguan Rou, perched high on the platform, was also deeply curious about this battle. Partly, she wanted to gauge Ye Qinghan's current strength, and partly, she wondered how much Dongfang Jue had grown since becoming his disciple!
First, the sword case slammed onto the ground and slowly sprang open, revealing thirteen immortal swords within. Ye Qinghan's journey to the Northern Realm had not been in vain—he had certainly made his gains!
These three divine swords were seized from the suffering sisters of the White Peach. After all, the people were already dead. With them in Qinghan's hands, he could kill a few more beasts, couldn't he?
Without soaring on clouds or riding swords, Ye Qinghan seemed to leap directly from the spectator seats.
Landing gently, Ye Qinghan smiled.
"Jue'er, tell me—how shall we compete?"
Dongfang Jue nodded. Rules were indeed necessary!
Otherwise, if they really started fighting, this venue wouldn't hold up!
"Last time I lost to Senior Sister, she said she could defeat Jue'er with swordplay alone. Remember?"
"Of course. If I could defeat Jue'er last time, I can do it again this time."
"Senior Sister seems very confident?"
Dongfang Jue was secretly startled. Is this girl really that strong?
She's joined the Lingxian Hall now, after all!
Ye Qinghan replied calmly, "Of course. As long as Jue'er doesn't use Master's magical treasures or jade tablets, she can use any other means she likes."
"Go Jue'er! Beat Senior Sister! Spank her! Give her a good thrashing!"
The earlier cheers on the field had been deafening, drowning out Li Shiyao's shouts. But now, everything had fallen silent—Li Shiyao was still venting her frustration!
Ye Qinghan feigned anger, turning her head to glare at her dazed and adorable second junior sister from afar.
"Shiyao, don't be jealous. Senior Sister will teach you when we get back!"
Li Shiyu glanced around, wondering why everyone had suddenly stopped cheering.
Wasn't it over?
The senior sister heard it!
"Elder Yulan, Shiyu needs to return to the Sacred Mountain for a few days. Please tell her once Senior Sister has calmed down!"
Li Shiyu tugged at Yu Lan's sleeve, her face urgent as if a debt collector had already blocked the doorway!
"Heh~" Ye Qinghan slowly turned her head, drawing the Frostshatter Sword from her waist. Dongfang Jue was also a先天至宝 (innate treasure), and this level of respect for her junior sister was still necessary.
The Godslayer Spear was no ordinary divine weapon. This was a reshaped, re-forged version. Its crimson hilt glowed with an amber-like transparency, veins of golden filament shimmering within like leaf veins. From afar, it resembled a neon light.
A black spearhead was embedded atop the crimson shaft, while a brocade carp pendant dangled from its tail—perhaps for balance?
Both men assumed their stances with perfect composure, awaiting the elder's command to charge forth simultaneously!
Ye Qinghan kicked the sword case, and in an instant, thirteen unremarkable, top-tier immortal-grade flying swords shot out, hovering behind her.
Her beautiful eyes flashed with brilliance as her crimson lips parted slightly. Ye Qinghan smiled, "God-Slaying Sword Formation!"
Dongfang Jue was dumbfounded. Wait, is this right?
She'd been poised to thrust twice, testing the waters. Now what?
Damn real!
"Wait, Senior Sister, weren't we supposed to just use sword techniques?"
"Huh? Isn't everything in the Frostshattering Sword Manual sword techniques? Isn't it?"
With that, a sword strike swept through the air!
Of course, Ye Qinghan hadn't used her full strength. She had assessed Dongfang Jue's abilities—in a real fight, Dongfang Jue would be no match for her!
Besides, how many magical treasures did Dongfang Jue possess?
She had the entire Wan Yue Pavilion as her arsenal. While Dongfang Jue seemed to have access rights too, could he possibly wield them as skillfully as she could?
In essence, it was a basic sword strike—the senior sister's way of testing the waters.
Dongfang Jue saw no need to hold back. He flicked his spear to shatter the sword qi, then charged forward. His spear transformed into a crimson phantom, and clad in scarlet, he drove straight toward Ye Qinghan!
"Oh ho, this is interesting. Let's see what you've got."
"Golden Wall!" The sword formation instantly transformed into a defensive barrier, intent on testing the true power of Ye Qinghan's spear.
A thunderous crash echoed as Dongfang Jue's force distorted the sword formation. Stone slabs beneath their feet cracked under the pressure, some even bouncing like they'd been hit with popping candy.
"Junior Sister, watch your back!"
Dongfang Jue heard Li Shiyao's cry. Realizing something was terribly wrong, he spun around instantly!
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