220: The final battle

Ling Chaoci frankly conceded defeat. Although there was a hint of unwillingness on her beautiful face, there was no dissatisfaction.

Instead, she greatly admired Su Mengyao's Sword Intent.

Su Mengyao put away her sword, cupped her hands, and returned the greeting to Ling Chaoci: "Fellow Daoist Ling, thank you for the match."

Ling Chaoci: "Fellow Daoist Su, could you tell me what Realm that Invisible Sword Qi just now belonged to?"

Su Mengyao replied with a smile: "This is the Heart Sword, a unique skill taught by my Revered Master."

"Heart Sword?" Ling Chaoci murmured to herself, then smiled freely. "The path of the Sword Dao is truly vast and boundless. Meeting you today has certainly broadened my horizons.

Fellow Daoist Su, I believe your future achievements in the Sword Dao will stand above the clouds, making you a celebrated Grandmaster of your generation."

"I accept Fellow Daoist Ling's kind words. Thank you."

"Until we meet again."

After bidding farewell to Su Mengyao, Ling Chaoci departed the Tianque Platform gracefully.

Gu Xichao announced with a somber face: "The winner is Su Mengyao. Please, Miss Su, proceed to the Sword Platform to rest and await the upcoming Final Match."

Hearing this, Su Mengyao couldn't help but feel surprised, thinking: "Is the Final Match also happening today?"

Carrying this doubt, she paced down the Tianque Platform and approached Shen Lian.

"You look worried. What are you concerned about?"

"Revered Master, the Final Battle will also be held today."

"And then?"

Faced with Shen Lian's counter-question, Su Mengyao momentarily didn't know how to voice the doubt in her heart.

"Don't overthink it. Take the Huiyuan Pill and seize the time to rest. If my prediction is correct, the Final Battle will commence immediately today."

As soon as he finished speaking, the bell on the Tianque Platform rang out again.

Lu He and Xiao An walked onto the Tianque Platform separately and began their Duel.

Su Mengyao, however, continued to ask: "Revered Master, what did you mean by that cryptic remark just now?"

Shen Lian put away his Folding Fan: "Someone doesn't want you to win. You figure out what to do."

"What? This..."

She wanted to press for the reason, but Shen Lian had already turned his back and stopped answering.

Su Mengyao's worldly experience was still too shallow. Sometimes, only by letting her experience it herself would she understand the darkness of this world.

During the Sword Showcase Grand Competition these past few days, Shen Lian appeared indifferent, but in reality, he had memorized the facial expressions of every important person present.

Especially between Bai Mei and Gu Xichao, their every gesture and expression was filled with calculation.

He was certain there was a hidden conspiracy involved.

As for whether Su Mengyao could win the championship, Shen Lian didn't care at all. The reason he brought her to participate in the Sword Showcase this time was merely to let her gain experience.

The second match of the Sword Showcase Grand Competition on the Tianque Platform quickly concluded. Lu He was defeated and left the Tianque Platform dejectedly.

Xiao An, however, instantly became the focus of everyone's attention, relying on his Jade Void Sword Art.

"Next, in one hour, the final decisive battle of the Sword Showcase will commence. The winner will have the chance to obtain the Heavenly Sword Certification and become the Lord of the Heavenly Sword.

We hope both contestants will bring their utmost focus to welcome this final decisive battle."

After Gu Xichao finished speaking, he fell silent.

Just as Shen Lian was gently waving his Folding Fan and waiting for the final decisive battle, Bai Mei suddenly approached him: "Fellow Daoist, may I speak with you privately?"

"No. Get lost."

Shen Lian didn't even spare him a glance, rejecting him directly.

Bai Mei's expression instantly changed: "Fellow Daoist, why are you so ill-tempered? This Venerable One does not recall offending you in any way."

"Hahaha, just because you haven't offended me, you think I should allow you to be presumptuous in front of me? What exactly are you?"

Shen Lian's words caused Bai Mei's cheek to twitch slightly.

But he still feigned an indifferent attitude and said to Shen Lian: "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I wish to discuss matters concerning this Sword Showcase Grand Competition with you."

"Say whatever you need to say right here. I'm not used to getting too close to trash."

Bai Mei's expression grew darker. Shen Lian's arrogance was truly boundless.

He desperately wanted to turn and leave, but he forcefully restrained himself and pulled a Jade Slip from his robe.

"Fellow Daoist, this Jade Slip is a token of sincerity from my Jade Void Palace. As long as you agree to one condition, it will be yours."

Every blade of grass and tree in the Jade Void Palace is a highly sought-after Supreme Treasure.

In Bai Mei's impression, Shen Lian should feel overjoyed upon seeing this Jade Slip.

After all, ordinary people cannot enter the Jade Void Palace at all. With this item, Shen Lian should be eternally grateful.

Unexpectedly, Shen Lian merely glanced at it, didn't even take it, and asked directly: "What exactly do you want?"

Bai Mei: "It's simple. During the Final Match later, just have your disciple feign defeat."

"Yahaha..."

Hearing this, Shen Lian couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Why should I agree to such a harsh condition? Who do you think you are?"

"You think a broken Jade Slip is enough to make me associate with trash like you? Put away your filthy intentions."

Bai Mei: "Fellow Daoist, I advise you not to provoke This Venerable One."

Shen Lian replied coldly: "Provoke you? Do you think you're worthy of making me angry? Go back, lest I kill you myself."

"Very well. I will remember this."

Bai Mei found it inconvenient to strike now, so he pointed at Shen Lian, glared fiercely, and left.

"Hmph, sickeningly hypocritical."

Watching Bai Mei's retreating figure, Shen Lian sneered dismissively and looked toward the Tianque Platform.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn passed, and ultimately, Xiao An emerged victorious.

The Swordsman named Lu He, full of unwillingness, stepped off the Tianque Platform, pushed through the crowd, and vanished without a trace.

Seeing that the final candidates for the Sword Showcase had been decided, Xie Xiaofeng stood up and announced: "In one hour, the final decisive battle of the Sword Showcase will take place."

Yue Jingfeng: "The final decisive battle will be held by Miss Su and Xiao An on the Qiongyu Platform. There are not many rules for the Final Battle.

The winner is determined when one party concedes defeat or receives the Heavenly Sword's recognition. The time limit is from now until the first ray of sun rises."

After hearing the rules, Su Mengyao immediately closed her eyes and began to meditate and rest.

As for Xiao An, he felt a slight tension in his heart.

Having witnessed Su Mengyao's prowess, Xiao An felt very uncertain.

The only thing that comforted him was that his cultivation Foundation could completely suppress Su Mengyao.

After all, comparing Core Building and Spirit Transformation Realm, the former is like an ant struggling in the mud.

Su Mengyao is merely at the Peak Pill Formation Realm, so why should he fear her?

At this moment, Bai Mei, who had been rebuffed by Shen Lian, returned to Xiao An: "Xiao An, you must obtain the Heavenly Sword's recognition."

"What's wrong, Revered Master? Why do you look so angry? Did someone upset you?"

"It's nothing. In short, you absolutely cannot fail in the decisive battle later. This concerns your Revered Master's reputation."

Xiao An replied solemnly: "Please rest assured, Revered Master, I will definitely win."

Hearing this, Bai Mei finally nodded: "Alright. There is still some time before the decisive battle begins. Go to the Qiongyu Platform to rest and wait for the battle to arrive."

"Yes, Revered Master."

Xiao An accepted the order and departed, while Bai Mei fell into deep thought... Su Mengyao, on the other side, had arrived early at the Qiongyu Platform to familiarize herself with the environment.

"If only I could have a Dao Field like this in the future."