11: Chapter 11: Was this sword intent created by an external force?

In her eyes, Li Hanyi no longer looked cold and aloof, but rather like a spirited girl with defined edges.

A girl like this would certainly be very interesting to take on as a Disciple.

When the surrounding crowd saw that a fight was about to break out, they immediately got excited.

But almost no one was optimistic about Li Hanyi.

Yin Luoxia was just about to make a move when she suddenly raised her hand to stop Li Hanyi.

"Wait a moment. If I lose, I will naturally fulfill the bet.

But what if you lose?"

Yin Luoxia lightly fiddled with the strands of dark hair hanging down her chest, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally falling on Su Rui.

Su Rui started, then chuckled lightly.

This woman truly refuses to yield an inch.

"What do you think?"

He countered with a smile.

"If I win, I want her!"

Yin Luoxia pointed at Li Hanyi. As soon as the words fell, Li Hanyi's expression instantly turned cold.

Her gaze, carrying a bone-chilling coldness, stared directly at Yin Luoxia.

"I want her as my Personal Disciple!"

Yin Luoxia continued.

"Is that so... This is a martial arts hall, and although we don't forbid Disciples from seeking other masters, Hanyi is a Disciple under my tutelage, but I won't make the decision for her."

Yin Luoxia was stunned for a moment, not expecting this situation.

She suspiciously sized up Su Rui.

For a Genius like Li Hanyi, why wouldn't he immediately take her as a Personal Disciple?

But this was fine too; it saved her a lot of effort.

"What do you think?"

She turned and asked Li Hanyi.

"Absolutely impossible!"

Li Hanyi's tone was firm.

"My entire life, I have been your Disciple!"

Yin Luoxia discerned an undeniable determination in her words.

Su Rui watched quietly from the side, and hearing these words, a trace of emotion appeared in his eyes.

She had accidentally joined the martial arts hall, yet now she spoke such words; it was truly moving.

"How about this: if Hanyi loses, I am willing to do one thing for you unconditionally."

Seeing Li Hanyi's resolute attitude, Yin Luoxia stopped pressing the issue.

Since Su Rui took the initiative to propose it, this bet could be considered fair.

A person whom Li Hanyi would defend so fiercely, the strength of this Hall Master probably shouldn't be underestimated.

Moreover, if what Sikong Changfeng asked her to investigate is true, then that earth-shattering Sword Intent indeed originated from this person, making the value of this bet immense.

"Since the Hall Master has spoken, I agree.

However, my Realm is a step higher than yours, so I won't take advantage of you. We will use ten zhang as the boundary!"

As soon as Yin Luoxia finished speaking, her Aura suddenly surged, causing the surrounding crowd to retreat.

Fortunately, the streets of Snow Moon City were wide enough to accommodate this fight.

"Within ten zhang, if you can force me outside the circle, I will concede defeat!"

Yin Luoxia unleashed her Aura, forcing everyone back and clearing a ten-zhang square area.

"Good!"

Li Hanyi said no more.

Yin Luoxia's earlier words about taking her as a Disciple had made her slightly unhappy.

The sword left its sheath, a cold light flashed, and she rushed toward Yin Luoxia like a fierce wind.

Yin Luoxia felt a chill in her heart, her figure flashed, Internal Energy surged, and she swept out a palm.

The palm wind howled, forcing the crowd to retreat again, making them unable to stand steadily.

But that palm strike was split apart by a flash of sword light.

Li Hanyi used the momentum to advance further, her sword shadows pouring down like a violent storm, surrounding Yin Luoxia completely.

The onlookers were dumbfounded.

This... could they be dreaming?

That was Fairy Luoxia!

A master rumored to be close to breaking through to the Carefree Heaven Realm.

Perhaps she could even contend for the title of Palm Immortal.

Yet now, she was being suppressed to the point of breathlessness by a young girl who looked very young.

Did this girl hide her true Realm?

Was the Ninth Grade she displayed a facade?

Especially the spies planted by the major powers in the city; their expressions were grim right then.

With the Grand Competition of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion about to begin,

Could she possibly be aiming for the top spot?

Just as everyone was astonished, Yin Luoxia's voice suddenly came from within the sword shadows.

"To achieve this much at your current Realm truly makes me look at you with new eyes!"

As the words faded, a palm strike shattered the dancing sword light.

Yin Luoxia's figure reappeared, her right hand covered in a layer of blue Qi.

Blue ripples spread out like ocean waves.

The strength of the Zizai Earth Realm was released without reservation; the oppressive feeling forced Li Hanyi to involuntarily step back a few paces.

The onlookers also retreated one after another.

"Oh dear, Senior Sister seems unable to hold on!"

Sikong Qianluo blurted out, then quickly covered her mouth, glancing sideways at Su Rui.

Seeing that he was focused on the duel in the arena, she breathed a sigh of relief and stuck out her tongue.

"Fairy Luoxia's cultivation is clearly higher than Senior Sister Hanyi's; the situation is not looking good."

Mu Liangyue interjected with a tense expression.

"..."

Why bring up the sore spot!

Sikong Qianluo looked helpless.

This was pouring cold water on their side!

The situation on the field gradually began to change.

With Yin Luoxia no longer suppressing her strength, she almost completely overwhelmed Li Hanyi.

Every move, every palm strike was fierce.

Who would have thought such a powerful palm technique would come from the hands of a Fairy?

Only then did the onlookers feel a bit relieved.

This was more like it!

This was the situation that should have been expected.

The previous scene must have been Fairy Luoxia not using her full strength.

And the scouts sent by the major powers also showed signs of joy.

Li Hanyi was about to lose; would the Hall Master step in?

This way, they could gauge the depth of the martial arts hall's owner.

The people behind the scenes placed great importance on this Grand Competition of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion in Snow Moon City.

This martial arts hall that suddenly appeared and stirred up trouble had attracted the attention of quite a few people.

After all, once the Ascending Heaven Pavilion event passed, they could control part of the city's powers, which was crucial for their subsequent plans.

Therefore, they had sent people to keep watch.

Especially that intimidating Sword Intent, which might disrupt their plans.

But they dared not act rashly.

It was just a pity that the people sent earlier couldn't even defeat Li Hanyi, let alone force Su Rui to act.

They were completely unable to ascertain the true strength of the martial arts hall's owner.

Now, seeing Li Hanyi at a disadvantage, would the martial arts hall owner step in?

Everyone's gaze was locked onto the contest between the two women in the arena.

Many people were also standing on the distant rooftops and eaves, looking over.

"Admit defeat, you have already lost."

Yin Luoxia forced Li Hanyi back with a palm strike but did not continue the attack; instead, she spoke.

She had already acknowledged Li Hanyi's strength.

An ordinary person in the Vajra Mortal Realm would probably have been defeated long ago.

Li Hanyi was forced back to the entrance of the martial arts hall, her body swaying, unable to stand firmly.

But upon hearing Yin Luoxia's words, her expression instantly turned cold.

"The victor has not yet been decided."

She stabilized her stance, held her long sword horizontally before her, and said softly.

Yin Luoxia heard this and was surprised by the girl's stubbornness.

Just as she was about to speak, she saw the long sword in Li Hanyi's hand suddenly enveloped by a layer of Sword Qi.

A sharp Aura instantly permeated the air.

All the onlookers felt a sense of sharpness hanging over their heads.

"This is...?"

Yin Luoxia's heart jolted, and she dared not be careless, immediately raising her guard.

With Sword Intent surging, Li Hanyi's figure slowly rose into mid-air.

"Vajra Mortal Realm?"

Yin Luoxia was shocked. Did this girl have a sudden Breakthrough during the fight?

But she immediately shook her head; she could clearly sense that Li Hanyi's cultivation was still at the Ninth Grade.

This Sword Intent, was it caused by external force?

While she was still puzzled, Li Hanyi had already brought her sword back to her chest and lightly pointed her left finger at Yin Luoxia.

In an instant, thousands of sword shadows materialized out of thin air, covering the space within ten zhang like a torrential downpour.

Sword Qi poured down like a violent storm.

Before the sharpness even touched the ground, the bluestones on the street had already shattered.

Yin Luoxia's face became solemn. Looking at the overwhelming sword shadows descending from the sky, she subconsciously took a step back.

This spectacle was truly terrifying.

Let alone Yin Luoxia, who was personally experiencing the myriad sword shadows, even the onlookers retreated dozens of zhang.

Everyone stared at the scene before them, dumbfounded.

The scene was too shocking.

"Is this the Sword Control Technique? Could it be the secret technique of Wushuang City?"

A cry of surprise brought everyone back to their senses.

"I once heard that Wushuang City possesses the supreme skill of controlling Flying Swords to attack enemies, but I never heard they could release such dense Sword Qi!"

"Exactly. This woman is only at the Ninth Grade, yet she can unleash such astonishing sword rain. If her cultivation were higher, what a sight it would be?"

As these words were spoken, everyone's pupils contracted.

It was as if the terrifying scene of endless sword rain descending from the sky appeared before their eyes.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but shiver.

Yin Luoxia's figure was also forced back outside the boundary of the arena. She watched the sky filled with sword rain pouring down.

The crisp sound of exploding flagstones exploded in her ears, and dust and debris scattered everywhere.

Her vision was obscured, making it impossible to see the situation in the arena clearly.

"Sword Control Technique?"

Yin Luoxia's first reaction was the same, but she immediately denied it.

Wushuang City's Sword Control Technique truly commanded Flying Swords.

What was before her was the activation of endless Sword Qi.

The two methods were completely different.

Moreover, this way of controlling Sword Qi appeared more domineering than Wushuang City's Sword Control Technique!

What kind of sword art was this?

Yin Luoxia slightly furrowed her delicate eyebrows, her eyes full of confusion.

If someone had ever displayed such a terrifying sword rain technique, they surely wouldn't have remained unknown.

Since she had never heard of it, it meant—this sword art had never appeared in the world before!

Thinking of this, Yin Luoxia looked at Li Hanyi in mid-air with shock.

Clearly, this attack consumed a huge amount of energy, and Li Hanyi's face was already somewhat pale.

But seeing Yin Luoxia retreat from the battle circle meant she had won.

As her mind relaxed, her body fell from mid-air.

A figure flashed, and Su Rui appeared in the air. With his right arm extended, he gathered Li Hanyi into his embrace and slowly descended.

"Why must you push yourself so hard!"

Looking at Li Hanyi's pale face, Su Rui's tone carried heartache.

"Teacher, besides you, I don't want to lose to anyone!"

Held in Su Rui's arms, a faint blush spread across Li Hanyi's face.

"I really don't know what to do with you. Qianluo, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and support your Senior Sister!"

"Oh, oh!"

Sikong Qianluo and the others were still immersed in the shock of the previous sky-filling Sword Qi; their spirits hadn't returned yet.

Hearing Su Rui's voice, they suddenly woke up and rushed forward quickly.

"Senior Sister is amazing! Long live Senior Sister!"

Sikong Qianluo supported Li Hanyi, her face full of excitement.