Cui Xingyuan and Gui Yuhuan, two Heaven-Crossing Realm geniuses who dared register for the Universe Sacred War, truly had formidable strength. Therefore, Ye Xingchen couldn’t suppress his boiling blood and directly jumped onto the arena to declare a challenge.
Wait.
Could you give the guy some breathing room?
Night Emperor seemed to realize this too and added: “Of course, you can rest a few days.”
“Fine.”
Gui Yuhuan said: “Three days from now, right here—you and I will fight.”
Though victorious, he’d consumed considerable spiritual power and needed time to recuperate.
Ye Xingchen jumped down from the arena.
“Let’s go.”
Jun Changxiao led everyone away.
“Who’s that guy? He actually dares challenge Gui Yuhuan!”
“Looks unfamiliar—probably not a local.”
“Putting on such a sour face, like everyone owes him money!”
The warriors outside the arena discussed amongst themselves.
Gui Yuhuan looked toward the gradually retreating proud silhouette, his gaze grave: “This person’s strength is no simple matter. Three days from now will likely be a tough battle.”
If it were someone else, he wouldn’t accept the challenge.
But when Ye Xingchen came up, whether his presence or his eyes were extremely forceful, inspiring the desire to fight.
…
Star-Sea Alliance.
Gu Tianxing sat in the great hall, saying with interest: “I heard your disciple issued a challenge to Severing Horizontal Blade Gui Yuhuan?”
“Mm.”
Jun Changxiao said.
“This Gui Yuhuan is one of our Heaven-Crossing Realm’s top geniuses—his blade techniques are even more superbly executed.” Gu Tianxing said: “Your disciple will likely find it difficult to defeat him.”
“Uncle Gu, don’t jump to conclusions before they’ve even fought.”
Undeniably, having watched the earlier battle, Gui Yuhuan’s strength was formidable—definitely not an ordinary peak Truth-Seeking Realm cultivator. But our sect disciples weren’t ordinary people either, and moreover, the one going out was the main damage dealer Ye Xingchen.
“Just arrived in the Heaven-Crossing Realm and already having disciples challenge top geniuses—quite commendable courage.” Vice Alliance Master Peng said.
The high-ranking officials smiled without speaking.
Jun Changxiao could tell from their expressions that they didn’t think highly of Ye Xingchen.
Understandable.
After all, they were Heaven-Crossing Realm warriors who knew Gui Yuhuan well. Subjectively they’d naturally favor him over a disciple fighting away from home.
…
“Xingchen.”
Returning to their lodgings, Jun Changxiao summoned Ye Xingchen with a serious expression: “In three days’ battle, you must display the Eternal Sect’s prestige.”
Gou Sheng was also a common person who cared about others’ opinions.
Therefore, what was originally an ordinary arena spar, with this statement of his, immediately elevated to extremely high importance.
“Understood!”
Ye Xingchen’s tone was grave.
…
Three days later.
At Star-Sea City’s arena, quite a few warriors had gathered.
Gui Yuhuan had considerable fame in the Heaven-Crossing Realm, so whenever he fought, he always attracted many spectators.
“Step.”
“Step!”
Li Qingyang and the others appeared outside the arena wearing matching uniforms.
They lined up in two rows, facing each other with hands behind their backs, each standing tall and proud.
Wearing a mink coat, sunglasses, and chomping a cigar, Jun Changxiao walked along the path between them.
“Swish!”
Xiao Zuiji nimbly set up a chair, then returned to his position, standing with his fellow disciples and shouting in unison: “The Sect Master is both civil and martial, his benevolence covers all living things—eternal through thousands of autumns, his lifespan equal to Heaven!”
“…”
Everyone’s mouths twitched.
What kind of lunatics are these!
“It’s him, the one who wants to challenge our Yuhuan!”
A young maiden looked at Ye Xingchen with resentful eyes.
“Hmph.”
“Overestimating himself!”
Another woman said coldly.
Clearly, they were Gui Yuhuan’s fans.
“Hey hey!”
Someone said dissatisfied: “When did Yuhuan-gege become yours?”
“Exactly!”
“Yuhuan-gege belongs to everyone, not to one person!”
Gui Yuhuan’s female fans began quarreling.
The nearby warriors were long accustomed to this situation, not finding it strange at all, even feeling a bit envious.
“Swoosh—”
Just then, a rainbow light flew over, stylishly landing on the arena.
As the light dispersed, Gui Yuhuan stood holding his blade, the breeze blowing open his hair to reveal a perfectly flawless profile.
“Yuhuan!”
“Yuhuan!”
The female fans lost control and began screaming.
Their voices were exceptionally shrill, causing nearby warriors to cover their ears.
“…”
Jun Changxiao was speechless.
He’d rehearsed this entrance method for several days, yet that guy stole all the spotlight.
No good!
Next time he made an entrance, he must bring a batch of disciples to act as his fans, having them shriek beside him. Whoever screamed loudest would get extra spirit stones as a reward!
“Shh!”
Gui Yuhuan made a silencing gesture.
Instantly, the seemingly crazed fans quieted down.
Some couldn’t even withstand Gui Yuhuan’s charismatic gesture, placing hands over their chests and slowly fainting to the ground, mouths wearing blissful smiles.
“Hmph.”
Ye Xingchen snorted disdainfully.
Coincidentally, this was captured by the fans, who pointed at him and rebuked: “Do you know how hard Yuhuan-gege works? How dare you show such a disrespectful expression!”
“I don’t know how hard he works.”
As Ye Xingchen stepped onto the arena, his gaze turned cold: “I only know he’s about to become irrelevant.”
“…”
Gui Yuhuan’s brows furrowed tightly.
In that moment, he felt extremely intense fury.
“Bang!”
Ye Xingchen stopped on the arena, his Sky-Piercing Halberd held horizontally before him as he said proudly: “Come fight!”
“Please!”
Gui Yuhuan cupped his fists.
…
Star-Sea Alliance.
The high-ranking officials stood atop the mountain, their spiritual senses capturing the arena.
“Gui Yuhuan seems even stronger than before.”
“I heard he recently comprehended the third level of Dominating Blade Intent.”
“The younger generation is formidable indeed.”
“This way, the Eternal Sect disciple has no chance whatsoever.”
“Once Gui Yuhuan executes his Dominating Blade Art, that guy probably won’t last twenty exchanges.”
The Star-Sea Alliance officials discussed.
To them, Gui Yuhuan was one of the Heaven-Crossing Realm’s hopes. Participating in the Universe Sacred War ten years from now, he should achieve quite good results.
Of course.
This battle also attracted many elder generation experts.
Though they didn’t go to the scene, they all watched from afar.
…
On the arena.
“Make your move.” Gui Yuhuan said.
Ye Xingchen shook his head: “Better you move first. I’m afraid if I move first, you won’t even get a chance to counterattack.”
This statement was very arrogant, instantly enraging the fans.
“Fine then.”
Gui Yuhuan shook his head: “Then Gui will show no courtesy.”
“Clang!”
The Severing Horizontal Blade unsheathed.
“Dominating Blade Art, Thunder’s Mighty Force!”
Gui Yuhuan seemed to realize his opponent was extraordinary too—his opening move was his signature blade technique.
“Swish!”
Ye Xingchen’s body shifted, dodging the sharp blade light.
“Swish!”
“Swish!”
At precisely this moment, Gui Yuhuan attacked with his blade, sky-filling blade lights accompanied by ultimate special effects wildly sweeping across the arena.
“Indeed!”
Vice Alliance Master Peng said in surprise: “This boy comprehended the third level of Dominating Blade Intent!”
“Once the Dominating Blade Art is executed, it forms continuous offensive momentum. If the Eternal Sect disciple gets entangled, defeat is certain!” the Grand Elder said.
“He’s already entangled!”
“That guy actually isn’t retreating!”
On the arena, facing the dense blade lights, Ye Xingchen merely shifted his body, seemingly allowing the opponent to fully execute the Dominating Blade Art’s subsequent moves!
“It’s over.”
Vice Alliance Master Peng shook his head.
“Boom—”
Just then, an explosive sound rang out. The sky-filling blade lights shattered, and Gui Yuhuan staggered backward before falling off the arena.
No mistake.
It was over!
And when Gui Yuhuan fell, the area around the arena fell completely silent.
“This…”
Vice Alliance Master Peng and Grand Elder’s eyes glazed over.
Those fans who’d been preparing to cheer for Gui Yuhuan now had their hands at their mouths, expressions completely frozen.
We haven’t even started cheering yet, and our idol already… lost?
No!
This isn’t reality! This must be a dream!