16: Sword Intent VS Sword Intent!

"Don't think you've won for sure!" Qi Lu's eyes turned red, and his expression became distorted.

"I didn't plan to use this Move on you! I originally intended to save it for when I competed for the top thirty!"

"Now! Accept your defeat!"

With a roar from Qi Lu, the hidden Sword Intent within his body erupted.

As the Sword Intent emerged, the swords of countless Martial Artists around the arena trembled, as if submitting!

"It's Sword Intent! To think Qi Lu has actually comprehended Sword Intent!!"

The bystanders gripped their trembling swords tightly and looked at the stage, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"Heavens! It really is Sword Intent!"

Someone shrieked, rubbing their eyes vigorously as if doubting their own sight.

"Hiss... This... how is this possible!"

An older-looking Martial Artist gasped, his words caught in his throat from shock.

He stared at Qi Lu in disbelief, as if seeing him for the first time.

In his memory, although Qi Lu was strong, he was still far from the Realm of comprehending Sword Intent!

The spectators looked at Li Hai, feeling pity for him.

Now that Sword Intent had appeared, in their eyes, Li Hai was surely doomed to defeat.

"Is this your hidden method?" Li Hai looked at Qi Lu, who was radiating Sword Intent, and chuckled softly.

"Frog in a well! It's just Sword Intent. Who doesn't have it?"

In the next instant, Li Hai also erupted with Sword Intent.

"This... how is this possible!"

Seeing that both of them possessed Sword Intent, the spectators couldn't help but gape in shock.

"You!..." Seeing Li Hai release Sword Intent as well, Qi Lu's pupils constricted, and he froze.

"Stop stuttering! Just lose! Frost Snow Sword Condensation, Heaven-Shattering Radiance!"

Unwilling to waste words on Qi Lu,

In the next moment, Li Hai held his sword, merged his Sword Intent into the blade, and attacked Qi Lu with a single Move.

Instantly, the sharp sword sliced through the air, producing a piercing sound.

"Both have Sword Intent! It's still anyone's game!"

"Six Qi Sword Technique! Six Qis as One!"

Qi Lu roared, merging his Sword Intent with his sword, and lunged at Li Hai as well!

The moment the two swords met, terrifying Sword Intent exploded, enveloping the entire arena and carving countless sword marks into its surface.

With one strike, the victor was decided.

The sword in Qi Lu's hand snapped, and his body was sent flying several meters back, his skin marred by countless bloody gashes from the Sword Intent.

"You lost. Remember! From now on, when you see me, stay far away!"

Li Hai sheathed his sword, appearing extremely relaxed as if he hadn't exerted much effort.

"I lost..."

Qi Lu struggled to his feet, staring blankly at his hands.

Then, with vacant eyes, he walked down from the arena.

Seeing Li Hai's victory, the spectators erupted into cheers.

"Amazing! As expected of someone on the war dragon ranking, he's actually already comprehended Sword Intent!"

On the top floor of Lingyuan Tower, Jiang Haochuan looked down at the two and couldn't help but praise them.

"If I hadn't yet to comprehend Sword Intent, I would definitely go down and challenge them both!" Jiang Haochuan said excitedly.

Zhang Yang looked down, thought for a moment, and then leaped straight out of the window, landing on the arena.

"Inner Sect Disciple Zhang Yang of the Clear Wind Sect would also like to challenge Brother Li Hai today."

As soon as Zhang Yang landed, he looked at Li Hai and issued a challenge.

Zhang Yang's strength had been improving rapidly lately,

and now he was somewhat unsure of what level his strength had reached.

This war dragon ranking would provide him with a perfect benchmark.

Seeing another person challenge Li Hai, the surrounding crowd grew even more excited!

"Not good!" Seeing Zhang Yang go down to challenge him, Jiang Haochuan's expression changed, and he repeatedly muttered that it was bad.

"Brother Zhang Yang's cultivation is only at the Ninth Level of Meridian Opening Realm! While Li Hai is a master at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Aperture Realm!"

"Although Brother Zhang Yang has comprehended Saber Intent, the opponent has also comprehended Sword Intent."

"With the gap in cultivation, Brother Zhang Yang is basically doomed to defeat!"

"Should we go down and stop him?" Ji Zhipeng, who was standing nearby, looked at Zhang Yang below and suggested.

"No, once someone steps onto the arena, no one can stop it!" Jiang Haochuan quickly shook his head.

On the arena, Li Hai was stunned for a moment as he looked at Zhang Yang, who had descended from the sky.

Then, after hearing Zhang Yang's words, Li Hai scrutinized him carefully.

Ninth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm? Not even in the Spirit Aperture Realm?

Li Hai's mouth twitched slightly, but he still forced a smile and said:

"Brother from the Clear Wind Sect, I see your cultivation is only at the Ninth Level of Meridian Opening Realm; I think it's better to forget about this challenge."

Hearing this, Jiang Haochuan also breathed a sigh of relief, praying in his heart that Zhang Yang would give up quickly.

When the onlookers heard that Zhang Yang's cultivation was only at the Ninth Level of Meridian Opening Realm, they were instantly disappointed.

Just now, even Qi Lu, who was at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Aperture Realm and had comprehended Sword Intent, had been defeated so miserably.

For a Martial Artist at the Ninth Level of Meridian Opening Realm to want to challenge him was simply delusional.

"Since when did the Clear Wind Sect have such an arrogant Inner Sect Disciple!"

"He actually wants to fight a Spirit Aperture Realm expert with Meridian Opening cultivation, and one who has comprehended Sword Intent at that!"

"Could he be crazy for fame?"

"Kid, I think you should just get off the stage. If you can't even last one Move, you'll be shaming the Clear Wind Sect!" someone shouted.

Ignoring the voices around him, Zhang Yang's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Li Hai:

"Come on, use your full strength. I want to experience it."

Seeing Zhang Yang's persistence, Li Hai could only sigh:

"Fine! I'll grant you one Move to let you know the gap between us. Then, you can go back to where you came from!"

"Come. Remember, I need your full strength!" Zhang Yang nodded.

Li Hai shook his head and shouted, "Watch out! Sunset Cold Sky, Ten Thousand Sword Snow!!"

As his voice fell, Sword Intent permeated the air, and the temperature on the arena dropped abruptly.

"Good timing!"

Seeing this Move, Zhang Yang looked excited. He clenched his right fist, and the blood within his body roared.

His powerful physique, brought about by the Major Achievement of the Great Sun True Fire Body Tempering Art, began to activate.

Without using any True Qi, relying solely on physical strength, Zhang Yang threw his fist forward, striking at Li Hai's sword!

"No!" On the top floor, Jiang Haochuan cried out in alarm at the sight.

This was a sword Move infused with Sword Intent!

How could he face it with just physical strength!

"How bold!"

Li Hai's pupils constricted instantly. He was shocked to see that Zhang Yang actually intended to withstand his Move using only his physical body.

"It's over, it's over! It looks like this Clear Wind Sect Disciple's hand is done for!"

"Who told him to be so arrogant? He brought this on himself."

At these words, the people around the arena couldn't help but nod in agreement.

A sound of clashing metal rang out, and at the same time, dust billowed up, enveloping the two of them.

Li Hai's expression changed, turning into one of utter terror.

He felt as if his sword had struck not flesh and blood, but a sword forged from refined gold!

Simultaneously, a massive force surged through, making it impossible for him to even hold onto his sword.

In the next instant, Li Hai's longsword was actually sent flying by Zhang Yang's fist.

The longsword pierced through the dust and embedded itself into the arena behind Li Hai.

"It's Li Hai's longsword! How could he have lost his grip? Is it possible he's been defeated!"

Someone pointed at the sword and cried out in surprise.