484: Chapter 484 Inside, Li Qingluan is called Goddess Li; outside, she must be called Goddess Li.

Wunian Mountain.

The once-in-a-millennium Wunian Ranking; today was the day of the final battle.

The mountaintop arena was suspended over a Heart Lake, surrounded by layered spectator stands packed with people.

At a rough glance, there were no fewer than several thousand.

Many Prodigies gathered here, regardless of Origin or background, competing for a single spot.

The one who reached the top would receive a Wunian Bodhi Fruit and could sit in meditation under the Bodhi Tree at the summit for ten days.

Under the Bodhi Tree, myriad thoughts fade, and the Dao Heart becomes clear.

Consuming a Bodhi Fruit allows a Cultivator to unify their mind and spirit, directly entering a state of Epiphany.

At this moment, the battle was reaching a fever pitch.

On the arena, two figures slowly stood still.

Li Qingluan stood in the center, holding the qingluan sword.

Her opponent was a member of the Chu Family—Chu Yuan.

Although not a monster like Chu Wujiu, his saber technique was equally overbearing and sharp.

After several rounds of exchange, several renowned Prodigies had already been defeated by his saber, and his Aura was currently at its peak.

"Goddess Li, forgive my offense!"

Chu Yuan shouted in a deep voice, and his Aura suddenly surged.

Holding the saber with both hands, dark red patterns appeared on the blade, as if a Bloodline was awakening within the weapon.

"It’s appeared! Living Battle Intent!"

Someone on the spectator stands cried out in alarm.

The Chu Family's Battle Intent was not some illusory thing; it could truly be materialized and infused into weapons.

Chu Wujiu hadn't used it before because the weapon in his hand was the heaven-opening battle halberd!

The path he cultivated was also no ordinary path, but the Heaven-Opening Dao.

On the arena.

Chu Yuan seemed to merge into one with his saber.

His blood energy surged, transforming into a massive blood-colored saber shadow that carried a world-destroying power as it slashed down toward Li Qingluan.

This strike turned the very air a burning crimson.

Li Qingluan looked up.

She simply raised the qingluan sword in her hand and lightly tapped with the tip—

In the Void Realm, a golden Sword Seal instantly took shape.

The seal was circular, about three or four feet in size, but its patterns were intricate, exuding an ancient pressure.

A golden sword tip emerged from the center of the seal, revealing only an inch of cold light.

"Go."

She whispered softly.

That inch of cold light left the seal and flew through the air.

The moment it met the blood-colored saber shadow.

The blood shadow collapsed.

Even Chu Yuan, with Battle Intent cladding his body and weapon, was as fragile as a sheet of paper before this sword.

The sword light did not stop.

It passed through the dissipating saber shadow, through the long saber Chu Yuan held across his body, and struck him squarely in the chest.

Bang—

The light of his protective Magic Treasure flashed for only an instant before shattering into a sky full of light specks.

Chu Yuan was sent flying backward, a mouthful of blood spraying into the air as he fell straight into the Cold Lake outside the arena.

Water splashed, and the entire venue fell into a dead silence.

Li Qingluan withdrew her sword tip, and the Sword Seal vanished along with it.

From beginning to end, she had only used one sword strike.

To be precise, she had only uttered one character.

"Next."

Li Qingluan's voice was flat, as was her gaze, showing no emotion.

She never spared a glance for an opponent who couldn't withstand a single strike from her.

As Chu Yuan was carried away, the spectator stands were already buzzing with discussion.

"Too strong... That was Chu Yuan, yet he couldn't even last one round against her?"

"The method of the Sword Seal is truly powerful."

"Goddess Li's talent is simply terrifying."

"No hope for first place anymore."

Someone shook their head and sighed, their tone complex.

Qin Wangchuan and Ye Jianwei had just reached the edge of the spectator stands and happened to witness this scene.

"The Young Miss is sure to win!"

Ye Jianwei directly declared victory, her tone filled with pride.

Though she couldn't see, she could feel the sharp Sword Qi on the arena.

The Sword Qi permeated the entire stage, forming something like a Domain.

It could not be broken except by an ultimate Sword Cultivator.

"Yes."

Qin Wangchuan nodded, not denying it.

That Chu Yuan from just now was definitely not weak among his peers.

But compared to Li Qingluan, he was still far behind.

The subsequent opponents were not even as strong as Chu Yuan.

She was indeed certain to win.

However...

Qin Wangchuan thought, his gaze landing on Li Qingluan's face.

That face was completely different from the woman with the gentle smile in his memory.

Coldness was etched between her brows, her lips were pressed into a straight line, and as she stood there, she was like an unsheathed sword.

It wasn't coldness, but a sharp edge.

The kind of sharp edge that comes from standing on an arena and looking down at one's opponents.

Although she lacked her usual softness, he had to admit—

Standing there, she was as piercing as a sword's edge.

Very cool.

The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

On the arena.

Li Qingluan sheathed her sword and let out a long breath.

'That sword strike just now could have been better.'

Although this battle was won easily, the key was not the opponent, but the insights to be gained from it.

'If I could control the power perfectly like him...'

Then, almost subconsciously, Li Qingluan glanced in a certain direction.

She had intended to just scan the area casually.

But the moment her gaze settled, she froze.

Her pupils first constricted sharply, then dilated.

As if she couldn't quite believe it, she checked again.

Then, her eyes crinkled.

On that face which had been as cold as ice just a moment ago, a smile suddenly bloomed.

Along with it, the sharp edge around her softened in an instant.

Everyone on the spectator stands, who was closely watching that beautiful figure, naturally noticed this.

"She... smiled?"

Someone murmured, their tone full of disbelief.

The Female Sword Immortal who had just been so decisive in killing, defeating her enemy with a single word, now had such a brilliant smile.

Like spring waters thawing.

"Goddess Li can smile too?"

"Are my eyes playing tricks on me?"

Some people followed her line of sight.

Then, they all froze.

"The... the one from the Qin Family?"

"I didn't expect him to actually come."

"Is he going to participate too?"

After a brief moment of shock, they were relieved.

It made sense; rumors said that Goddess Li and the Qin Family Divine Son not only grew up together but had been engaged since childhood.

At the same time, the crowd on the stands began to speculate—

If Qin Wangchuan were to take the field and fight Li Qingluan, who would win?

"The Qin Divine Son has monstrous talent; I don't think he would lose."

"That's not necessarily true. Goddess Li's cultivation is quite a bit higher, and she is also a person of top-tier talent!"

"What does higher cultivation matter? Once the Qin Divine Son's Three-Character Heaven and Earth Law comes out, who can stop it?"

"But Goddess Li's Sword Seal method is no pushover either..."

Whispers spread, with opinions divided.

But Qin Wangchuan was only here to watch this time and had no intention of participating.

The Bodhi Fruit was indeed very good.

Taking it would clear the mind and allow one to enter a state of Epiphany, which was of great benefit for comprehending Cultivation Techniques and even the Dao.

But with his hundredfold Origin, his Comprehension Ability was already extraordinary.

What he needed now was time.

He didn't say much, only nodded to Li Qingluan from afar as a greeting.

Then he continued to watch the battle.

The subsequent battles could only be described as brutal.

Previously, Li Qingluan wasn't just there to defeat enemies, but to seek her own growth through combat.

But that was before.

Now it was different.

Faster, end it faster.

And then—

The vast arena could only accommodate her alone.

Every character was a sword move.

Every character seemed like a killing tool tailored specifically for her.

On the spectator stands, cries of surprise rose one after another.

"Too strong... This isn't even a battle on the same level!"

"The Li Family Sword Seal truly lives up to its reputation."

"Have you noticed? Every character she uses is different, making it impossible to defend against!"

Someone counted; in this series of fights, Li Qingluan had used at least seven or eight different characters.

Each character had a different effect: some focused on offense, some on control, and some on breaking defenses.

Moreover, they could be combined with each other.

Unfathomable and unstoppable.

Those who went up were either defeated in an instant or sent flying into the water after a few moves.

Some even speculated that she was still holding back!

But no matter how dazzling Li Qingluan appeared on stage.

More and more people were turning their gaze elsewhere.

A large area around where Qin Wangchuan stood was empty.

It wasn't that no one wanted to get close, but that they didn't dare.

"The Qin Family Divine Son, I didn't expect to meet him here."

"I've finally seen the Immortal Master in person."

"Didn't they say he was in secluded cultivation at the Myriad Dao Academy? Why did he come here?"

"I saw him once before, and his presence wasn't this terrifying..."

Among the whispers, many people were stealing glances at that figure.

He stood there with a casual posture and a calm expression.

But it was precisely this casualness and calm that made people feel he was unfathomable.

A woman from one of the Immortal Powers hesitated before stepping forward.