328: A third match

"Yao! De! Long!" Lin Qingxue squeezed the three words through her teeth.

"You really are something! You can even 'spark' a flame while sparring and discussing the Dao?!"

"Water and fire sharing the same source? I think it's 'secretly budding feelings' instead!" Luo Miaomiao stomped her foot, pouting.

Although Liu Rumei was genuinely happy for Yao Delong's two consecutive victories, watching the alluring figure of Cang Yunyao departing and hearing the surrounding discussions about a 'golden boy and jade girl,' she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sourness in her heart.

She sighed softly, "Sigh, these competitors… are getting stronger and more difficult to deal with…"

On the high platform, Dan Chenzi announced in a loud voice, his words drowning out the clamor of the entire arena: "The second match, Yao Delong, wins!"

Two consecutive wins! According to the assessment rules, Yao Delong had already passed the 'Martial Arts Duel' assessment!

Cheers surged again like a tide! Xiao Huohuo was howling with excitement.

Countless Disciples looked at Yao Delong with gazes full of fanaticism and worship!

Defeating two veteran True Disciples in a row, and in such a shocking manner—this achievement was enough to be recorded in the history of the Yin Yang Sect!

However, Yao Delong did not step off the arena.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his roiling blood and immense exhaustion.

His gaze, like two unsheathed sharp swords, pierced through the cheering crowd and once again locked firmly onto that figure in black robes.

On the entire Martial Arts Peak, as his gaze shifted, the cheering stopped instantly, as if strangled by the throat!

Everyone held their breath, looking at the figure in white on the stage in disbelief.

He… was he going to challenge again?!

"Senior Brother Dao Changge!"

"Junior Brother Yao Delong, I dare to—"

"Please, Senior Brother, grant me your guidance!"

Yao Delong's voice, like a thunderclap, instantly suppressed all the noise on Martial Arts Peak!

That gaze, sharp as a sword, carrying peerless Battle Intent and firm conviction, locked firmly onto that figure in black robes at the head of the True Disciples!

The entire Martial Arts Peak fell into a deathly silence!

You could hear a pin drop!

Everyone was stunned by this sudden challenge!

Having defeated two veteran True Disciples, Long Xu and Cang Yunyao, Yao Delong had already completed the assessment!

He still wasn't satisfied?

He wanted to challenge that legend hanging above all True Disciples—the half-step Soul Transformation, Dao Changge?!

"He… is he crazy?!"

"That's Senior Brother Dao! A half-step Soul Transformation!"

"Fighting two matches in a row, with huge exhaustion, and he still wants to challenge Senior Brother Dao across Realms? This… this is simply courting humiliation!"

After a brief silence, there was an even more surging uproar and disbelief!

Countless Disciples widened their eyes, doubting if they had heard correctly.

Xiao Huohuo was so excited he almost jumped up, but was held down by Lin Shishi.

The three women, Lin Qingxue and the others, couldn't care about jealousy anymore; their pretty faces were filled with worry and tension.

Dao Changge was an insurmountable Peak for the younger generation of the Yin Yang Sect!

On the high platform, Dan Chenzi frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes.

He spoke in a loud voice, gentle yet carrying unquestionable majesty, his words clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Delong! You have already won two matches. According to the Sect rules, you have already passed the 'Martial Arts Duel' assessment! The last match is unnecessary!"

Dan Chenzi's words were both a reminder and a protection.

He knew deeply that Yao Delong had infinite potential, but his current state was not at his Peak.

Facing the unfathomable Dao Changge, his chances of winning were slim, and he might even damage his Dao Heart due to the massive gap.

Facing Yao Delong's gaze, which was as hot as the blazing sun with Battle Intent, the gentle, jade-like smile remained on Dao Changge's incomparably handsome face, though a trace of imperceptible appreciation flashed in his deep eyes.

He nodded slightly, his voice calm, yet carrying a sense of indifference and confidence as if looking down upon all living beings: "Junior Brother Yao, I see your Battle Intent and potential, and I appreciate it very much."

"However," Dao Changge changed the subject, a meaningful arc curling at the corner of his mouth, "I am truly curious. You are famous for your Sword Cultivation; I wonder what level your Sword Intent has reached now."

He turned his gaze to the figure beside him who carried an ancient sword on his back and whose aura was as sharp as ice, "Junior Brother Chuixue."

Zhuge Chuixue, who had been standing quietly like an iceberg, raised his eyebrows imperceptibly upon hearing this, and immediately complained internally: 'Senior Brother! It's fine if you don't go down, but your skill in shifting the trouble to others is truly masterful!'

He had witnessed with his own eyes how Yao Delong had used his Physical Body to hard-resist Long Xu, and how he had used fire techniques to break Cang Yunyao's Weak Water!

This kid was a monster!

Although he complained in his heart, a strong Battle Intent and curiosity grew like wild grass in his heart.

Back at the Scripture Pavilion, this kid had chosen five Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques in one go, including the 'Void Splitting Nine Strikes' and 'Nine Yang Burning Heaven Absolute.'

At the time, he thought the person was being greedy and would not amount to much.

But looking at it now, not only had the other party achieved Major Achievement in Body Refining and his fire techniques were profound, but what kind of level had his true Sword Cultivation reached?

"Junior Brother Yao has exceptional talent in Sword Cultivation and astonishing potential."

Dao Changge's voice carried a hint of unquestionable meaning.

"Both of you are the best of our Yin Yang Sect's Sword Cultivators, and your Realms are similar. It is the perfect time for a spar and mutual verification. Chuixue, why don't you take my place and spar with Junior Brother Yao?"

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on Zhuge Chuixue.

Zhuge Chuixue felt helpless in his heart, but his face remained as cold as ice.

He took a step, and his figure appeared on the duel stage as if teleporting, facing Yao Delong from afar.

The ancient sword carried on his back, though not yet unsheathed, was already emitting a sharp Sword Intent that made one's skin ache!

"Junior Brother Yao," Zhuge Chuixue's voice was like his sword, cold and direct, "Senior Brother's orders cannot be disobeyed. Furthermore, I also really want to see just how sharp your true sword is!"

His gaze was sharp as a falcon, staring closely at Yao Delong.

"You have fought two matches in a row, and your exhaustion is not small. I, Zhuge Chuixue, do not take advantage of others. You should take some time to recover, and when you are back in state, I will fight you!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was another uproar below the stage!

"Senior Brother Zhuge has accepted the challenge!"

"A True Disciple of Heavenly Sword Peak, at the Realm of Clear Sword Heart! Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivation! Sword Cultivators are peerless in offense; his strength can definitely rank in the top five of the True Disciples!"

"Can Senior Brother Yao still fight? Senior Brother Zhuge has given him an out…"

"There's a good show to watch! A pure Sword Cultivator duel!"

The other True Disciples who were originally eager to try and gauge Yao Delong's worth, such as Lin Chi of Chiyan Peak and Jin Feng of Jinxin Peak, heard Dao Changge name Zhuge Chuixue and saw him accept the challenge, so they all suppressed their thoughts.

Zhuge Chuixue's sword was not so easy to catch!

They were happy to watch this dragon-and-tiger fight from the sidelines.

Looking at Zhuge Chuixue before him, whose aura was sharp like an unsheathed sword, the slight regret Yao Delong felt from failing to challenge Dao Changge quickly dissipated, replaced by an equally hot Battle Intent!

Sword Cultivator!

This was the opponent he truly craved!

To verify the Dao with the sword, to make friends with the sword!