He was defeated within five moves!

So, Zhou Yi took a step forward, his figure moving like lightning, and in an instant, he landed in front of Su Chan.

"I am Zhou Yi, with a cultivation of the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment. I would like to ask for some guidance from the Sword Fairy."

Zhou Yi cupped his hands and stared intently at Su Chan, saying, "However, a simple duel seems a bit dull. I wonder if the Sword Fairy could grant me a request? If I am lucky enough to win by a move or two, I hope to have the honor of observing the sword technique you practice."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below immediately broke into an uproar.

"You? You dare to covet the Sword Fairy's sword technique?"

"Zhou Yi? A good name indeed... But, hmph! In front of the Sword Fairy, it's not certain whether you can win!"

"You can't say that either. We still have to be careful; he is, after all, at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment, a bit higher than the Sword Fairy's cultivation!"

The crowd erupted in heated discussion!

Many local young Cultivators looked at the extraordinary Zhou Yi and found him unpleasant no matter how they looked at him.

At the same time, they were also full of confidence in Su Chan!

Although Su Chan's Realm was one layer lower than Zhou Yi's, the number of Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment Cultivators she had defeated over the past few days...

Was not small!

Hearing this, Su Chan's brows furrowed slightly.

Her cold eyes looked at Zhou Yi as she said indifferently, "The sword technique was taught by my Revered Master. Without my Revered Master's permission, it cannot be observed by outsiders."

"If you want to fight, then fight; if not, then leave."

She answered decisively, leaving no room for negotiation.

Zhou Yi was taken aback, not expecting her to refuse so bluntly. However, it was only natural, and he didn't take it to heart.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Yi felt it was fine.

Since she wouldn't let him observe it, fighting was also acceptable.

During the fight, he would stall this Sword Fairy for several hundred rounds.

Perhaps he could try to figure out the subtle intricacies of this sword technique from the exchange.

Thus, Zhou Yi smiled slightly, his tone confident and tinged with a hint of pride. "In that case, let's fight. However, there is a difference in our Realms; I am at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment, while you, Fairy, are at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer. To be fair, I am willing to suppress my cultivation by one layer and fight you with the strength of the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer."

"This way, when it's told later, it won't be said that I, Zhou Yi, bullied you!"

In Zhou Yi's view, he was, after all, a Prodigy on the hidden dragon ranking list.

Trying to figure out someone's sword technique was one thing.

But if he also used his Realm to suppress her, it would be too much like bullying if word got out, and he would easily be ridiculed by his acquaintances.

However, Su Chan just looked at him calmly and uttered two words.

"No need."

Zhou Yi's smile froze, and he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

No need?

He couldn't help but shake his head and chuckled inwardly, thinking: Quite confident, but you don't yet know what you're about to face.

Your opponent is no ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but a Prodigy of the hidden dragon ranking list!

I hope you won't be too discouraged in a moment... Below the stage, the Gray-Robed Elder, also known as Elder Shi.

Seeing this, his lips also curled up slightly.

He stroked his beard and chuckled.

"Since the Fairy is so confident, then I shall be so bold!"

Zhou Yi didn't say much more. The powerful aura of his Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment erupted, and a green longsword appeared in his hand out of thin air.

The sword blade flowed with spiritual light, and magic power swirled around it!

"Watch my sword!"

He moved, his sword striking like a dragon, and a sharp Sword Qi pierced straight toward Su Chan's face!

This strike was fast, accurate, and ruthless! It fully displayed the style of a Prodigy on the hidden dragon ranking list!

The crowd below exclaimed in surprise, shocked that this kid named Zhou actually had some skill!

Some put themselves in Su Chan's perspective, and their hearts immediately sank, their expressions turning grave.

They felt as if they would be defeated by this single strike in the next moment.

This person was not to be underestimated!

However, Su Chan stood her ground, not moving an inch.

Not until the moment the Sword Qi was about to hit her body did she finally make her move.

There were no fancy movements, just a simple sword thrust.

The first style of the Heavenly River Sword Canon: Raging Waves!

On the tip of her sword, it seemed as if a miniature wave of the Heavenly River rose and then suddenly exploded!

"Ding!"

A crisp sound.

Zhou Yi only felt an irresistible, terrifying force coming from the tip of her sword. His proud Sword Qi was instantly crushed, and the longsword in his hand let out a wail, nearly flying out of his grip!

Hmm? Something's not right!

How is this possible?!

Zhou Yi was slightly horrified, and before he could react, Su Chan's second strike had already arrived.

The sword light was like water, seemingly gentle yet continuous, sealing off all his paths of retreat.

"Strike!"

Zhou Yi's reaction was quite fast. Although forced, he quickly brought his sword back to parry, resulting in a series of dense clashing sounds—"ding, ding, ding."

Third move!

Fourth move!

With every strike, Su Chan accurately hit Zhou Yi's weaknesses.

Zhou Yi had a body of powerful spiritual power, yet he was suppressed to the point where he couldn't use it at all; it was truly frustrating!

He knew his sword technique wasn't without weaknesses, but never before had anyone been able to find them so accurately, quickly, and consistently in a fight!

Zhou Yi had never experienced this kind of feeling before!

It was uncomfortable, so uncomfortable!

Even if he intended to resist and forcefully thrust his sword.

But with that one strike, Zhou Yi suddenly felt as if he were not fighting a person but a vast Heavenly River!

No matter how he struggled.

He would be pulled by a seemingly ubiquitous Heavenly River power. The power of his strikes was completely submerged and diminished, unable to cause any ripples!

"Break!"

Finally, Su Chan gave a light shout and delivered the fifth strike!

This strike seemed ordinary, but it came just at the moment when Zhou Yi could neither avoid nor block it!

"Buzz!"

The tip of the sword landed precisely on Zhou Yi's chest.

Zhou Yi looked helpless.

There was a hint of unwillingness on his face, but he was speechless.

He lost!

He had actually lost!

"I..."

Zhou Yi was speechless as he remembered his previous thoughts.

His face turned slightly red.

To think he was just considering suppressing his strength to fight for hundreds of rounds just to study Su Chan's sword technique.

But now?

Hundreds of rounds???

For a moment, Zhou Yi felt utterly ashamed!

Below the stage, the crowd cheered! In their eyes, the Sword Fairy's victory was inevitable!

After all, the Sword Fairy had defeated Eighth Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivators before.

Just the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment, not a rare opponent.

But then again.

"Previously, the Sword Fairy defeated her opponents in one or two moves. This person actually made the Sword Fairy use five moves; he's still quite formidable!"

"Indeed, indeed. Don't be discouraged, brother; you're already quite remarkable!"

"Come down quickly, it's someone else's turn..."

The crowd comforted Zhou Yi, saying he had done a great job!

However, the Gray-Robed Elder was dumbfounded!

Others didn't know the situation, but he did!

Zhou Yi was from the Wandao Sect, a top Sect in the Eastern Region! Moreover, he was the 86th ranked Prodigy on the hidden dragon ranking list!

As a result, without suppressing his cultivation, he was defeated by a young girl one layer lower than him.

And he was defeated within five moves?

One must know, this girl's name was not on the hidden dragon ranking list!

As a result.

"Zhou Yi... just lost like that?"

The Gray-Robed Elder was in a daze for a moment!