123: The strength of the eighth on the Heavenly Ranking

Yun Li pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Alright, how do you want to compete?"

Seeing Yun Li agree, Xiao Ye's lips curved into a smile.

"I see that Cangxuan Sect has brought a total of six Disciples this time, while our Dragon Seeking Gate only has three. How about this, then? Both sides will alternately send out three Disciples to battle, best two out of three. The loser will present a Earth-Rank Spiritual Artifact to the Eldest Princess as a token of their regard. Saintess Yun Li, what do you think?"

Before Yun Li could answer, Hua Li tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Saintess, no! We'll be at a disadvantage!"

Yun Li, however, ignored Hua Li and said loudly, "Alright, Cangxuan Sect accepts this wager!"

Hearing this, the three Disciples of Dragon Seeking Gate were overjoyed.

Dragon Seeking Gate and Cangxuan Sect, both Seventh-Rank Sects, had always been rivals, neither willing to concede to the other.

Although Xiao Ye wasn't confident in defeating Yun Li, he was quite confident in dealing with Cangxuan Sect's ordinary Disciples.

More importantly, he had received information beforehand.

This time, Cangxuan Sect's team composition was Yun Li leading two Inner Sect Disciples and three Outer Sect Disciples.

Yun Li couldn't participate, and even if both Inner Sect Disciples did, there would still be one spot that needed to be filled by an Outer Sect Disciple.

And Cangxuan Sect's Outer Sect Disciples only possessed the strength of the Martial Spirit Realm.

With such a huge advantage, if he couldn't win, he might as well go back and start over!

This was also Hua Li's concern.

She anxiously said, "Saintess, you've been careless! All three Disciples from Dragon Seeking Gate are elites. Ye Chen and I aren't guaranteed a win. If the match drags to the third round, we'll have no choice but to send an Outer Sect Disciple, which is almost a guaranteed loss!"

Yun Li chuckled, "I've already thought of that. But I have confidence in Lu Xingchen. If he enters the arena, he will definitely win a round. Cangxuan Sect's chances of winning are still quite high."

Hearing this, Hua Li and Ye Chen both frowned deeply.

Hua Li stared blankly at Yun Li and said in a deep voice, "Saintess, you're crazy! Lu Xingchen is only ninth on the earth ranking. He can't even beat Li Hua or Li Gui, let alone defeat a Martial King expert from Dragon Seeking Gate."

Yun Li chuckled, "That information of yours is several months old. Now, Lu Xingchen's strength is far beyond ninth on the earth ranking!"

Hua Li was slightly stunned, then said disdainfully, "No matter how strong he is, he's still just an Outer Sect Disciple. How much strength could he possibly have?"

Yun Li chuckled, "You'll see Lu Xingchen's strength very soon. Listen to my arrangements! Ye Chen will go first, Hua Li second. If either of you two falters, then Lu Xingchen will step in to turn the tide."

Hua Li stamped her foot, "Saintess, you think too highly of Lu Xingchen! He's not worthy!"

Ye Chen also said worriedly, "If that's the case, then Hua Li and I both must win to preserve Cangxuan Sect's honor. As for Lu Xingchen, he doesn't even have the qualifications to enter the arena!"

Hearing the argument between Yun Li and Hua Li, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but shake his head.

This Yun Li thought too highly of herself, it felt like she had seen through him completely.

As for the disapproval from Ye Chen and Hua Li, he didn't take it to heart.

Because strength would solve all problems.

While Hua Li and Ye Chen were still mocking Lu Xingchen, the first expert from Dragon Seeking Gate had already stepped forward.

"Dragon Seeking Gate, Li Mo, Seven-Star Martial King, please enlighten me!"

Ye Chen also stopped complaining, stepped forward, and loudly declared, "Cangxuan Sect, eighth rank on the heaven ranking, Seven-Star Martial King, please enlighten me!"

And Li Shuangfan, the Liyun Kingdom's Grandmaster who had previously blocked Yun Li at the Imperial City gate, stood between the two, acting as the referee.

As soon as they announced their cultivation, a clamor immediately broke out in the grand hall.

"Holy crap, Seven-Star Martial King! And two of them at once!"

"These two are only Disciples, no older than 30, yet they already possess such powerful cultivation. They are truly favored by the heavens! You know, in our Liyun Kingdom, a Martial King expert can already serve as the lord of a major city."

"This is the heritage of a Seventh-Rank Sect! The strength of Cangxuan Sect and Dragon Seeking Gate is too formidable; we must treat them with caution and not easily offend them."

"Who do you think has a better chance of winning?"

"How would I know? Both are Seven-Star Martial Kings, both from Seventh-Rank Sects. Their strengths are very similar; it all comes down to the details."

Cloud Mountain, on the Dragon Throne, was also slightly surprised.

From the introductions of these two, he could discern the power of Cangxuan Sect and Dragon Seeking Gate.

Truly profound heritage!

He would have to be even more cautious when dealing with their relationship in the future.

Ye Chen said in a deep voice, "Li Mo, right? I've heard of you. You're quite a figure in Dragon Seeking Gate. With no background, relying solely on your own efforts, you've become one of the Disciple leaders. I've long wanted to spar with you!"

Li Mo grinned, "You're not bad either. One of Saint Lin Yuan's followers from Cangxuan Sect, eighth rank on the heaven ranking, a generation's hero. It's an honor to spar with you."

Ye Chen said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, let's settle it with our skills!"

"Alright!"

Both simultaneously unleashed their Battle Qi. The strength of a Seven-Star Martial King was fully displayed, and a great battle unfolded in the grand hall.

Ye Chen's weapon was a longsword, entirely black, with a shimmering cold light.

Li Mo's weapon was a long saber, also possessing an extraordinary Aura.

The two exchanged a hundred blows in the grand hall, yet still no victor was decided, making the surrounding spectators' blood boil.

"Holy crap, Ye Chen's sword is so fast! And his Qi is powerful and heavy, truly formidable!"

"This sword in his hand must be a Earth-Rank Spiritual Artifact, right? As expected of an elite Disciple from Cangxuan Sect, his heritage is extraordinary!"

"Needless to say, the long saber in Li Mo's hand is also a Earth-Rank Spiritual Artifact, otherwise he wouldn't be able to contend with Ye Chen for so long!"

"The outcome of this battle is truly unpredictable!"

While everyone was discussing, the two exchanged another hundred blows, then separated.

Li Mo said in a deep voice, "Ye Chen, your sword is very fast, and your swordsmanship is also good!"

Ye Chen nodded slightly, "You're not bad either."

"Since that's the case, let's decide the victor with one move!"

"Very well!"

Both simultaneously unleashed their ultimate moves.

A blood-red Battle Qi long saber condensed above Li Mo's head, then fiercely slashed down towards Ye Chen.

Ye Chen also condensed a black Battle Qi longsword and simultaneously slashed down towards Li Mo.

The long saber and longsword collided, causing a huge explosion and Qi waves.

Li Shuangfan, the Liyun Kingdom's Grandmaster, quickly used Battle Qi to create a barrier around the two, preventing the civil and military officials from being injured by their Battle Qi.

The Battle Qi long saber and the Battle Qi Sword Blade clashed for more than ten seconds, with waves of Battle Qi constantly emanating.

Half a minute later, cracks appeared on Li Mo's Battle Qi long saber, and it then shattered with a roar.

The remaining power of the Battle Qi Sword Blade fiercely struck Li Mo's body.