36: Chapter 36 The Central Arena!

It was on the ring where Sikong Qianluo was located.

She was the youngest person present, yet she was also the quickest to make a move.

While people on other stages were still tentatively probing each other, Sikong Qianluo had already struck first.

The silver moon spear in her hand transformed into thousands of cold rays.

In an instant, more than ten people were forced back by the spear shadows, tumbling off the stage.

The contestants who were not affected broke out in a cold sweat and quickly retreated.

This little girl!

How could she be so ruthless?

She eliminated over a dozen people with just one move.

Although no one was seriously injured,

everyone who was knocked off the stage had flushed faces, feeling utterly ashamed, and scurried into the crowd.

Excitement flashed in Sikong Qianluo's eyes. Her footwork unfolded, and her figure charged into the crowd like a phantom, beginning to slaughter in all directions.

Sikong Changfeng, standing on the viewing platform, saw his daughter acting so recklessly and couldn't help but helplessly pat his forehead.

He wasn't blaming Su Rui for teaching his daughter badly.

Rather, he was even more helpless because he knew this was her consistent personality.

"Qianluo seems much stronger than before!"

Baili Dongjun watched the scene on the field and kept nodding in admiration.

"Stop staring at me. I've been swamped these past few days, and it was all because of that person giving guidance!"

Sikong Changfeng lifted his chin toward Su Rui's direction.

"Alas, it's a pity I have no sons. Otherwise, I would definitely send them to that person to become an apprentice. That ability to teach Disciples is truly astonishing!"

But Sikong Qianluo wasn't the only one drawing amazement.

There was also Mu Liangyue.

Her demeanor was gentle, yet the moment she made a move, it was the Dream Butterfly Formation. Cooperating with the Fire Charm Illusory Technique, her feet moved with the Immortal Ascension Steps, remaining as steady as a rock and invincible.

The people trapped within the Dream Butterfly Formation had dazed eyes, and moments later, they unconsciously jumped off the stage.

This scene made people's hearts tremble and their scalps tingle.

On the main viewing platform, there were many well-informed experts.

Upon seeing the Dream Butterfly Formation displayed, they immediately recognized it as one of the ultimate killing techniques of the Dark River organization.

A hint of surprise flashed in everyone's eyes.

Following that, everyone's gaze fell back onto Su Rui.

They couldn't help but speculate.

Could this young man who looked like a Confucian Disciple possibly be an important figure in the Dark River?

As for the other two, Su Hongxi and Su Ziyi.

They were originally skilled at coordinated combat.

But at this moment, fighting individually on their respective sides, they were in no way inferior.

Although they were perfectly coordinated when fighting together, their combat strength was not diminished when separated.

The deceptiveness of their moves was even superior to Mu Liangyue's.

The Blink Sword Technique, such a special skill, was especially applicable in such a setting.

Two figures flickered in and out of sight, swift as a startled swan.

On the martial arts stage where Su Ziyi was, people were initially wary of each other.

But Su Ziyi's figure seemed to transform into a wisp of light smoke and suddenly vanished.

The next instant, an extremely thin sword mark appeared on someone's neck, and blood slowly seeped out.

"You are already out."

... Su Ziyi certainly hadn't used lethal force.

The short sword had merely lightly grazed the skin, leaving a shallow mark.

Controlling force was far more difficult than delivering a killing blow.

She treated this match as a rare opportunity for cultivation.

Having so many experts competing on the same stage was truly a rare chance.

And the skill level of these opponents was indeed not low.

If it were before she submitted to her Master, she might have been able to easily handle one or two experts, but facing so many opponents at once, she probably couldn't manage.

Not to mention that among them were quite a few top figures in the Mortal Realm, with two even having stepped into the Earth Realm.

But now, she felt no fear in her heart.

Just how far the Blink Sword Technique could reach—she would let this competition test it!

Her figure was like a phantom; the angles of her sword strikes were tricky and unpredictable, her movements light and silent, and her figure constantly elusive.

The others on the stage, watching her dart left and right, suddenly appearing and disappearing, only felt a chill run down their spines.

Where did this monstrous talent come from?

The situation on Su Hongxi's side was similar.

Both had learned the Blink Sword Technique taught by Su Rui.

Although called a sword technique, it was actually more like an enemy engagement skill.

Even though Su Hongxi wasn't naturally skilled with a sword, when she used it now, she was in no way inferior to Su Ziyi.

This bizarre fighting style naturally drew the attention of the crowd on the viewing platform.

Ordinary spectators watched for excitement, while the true experts frowned deeply.

The movement techniques and striking methods of the Su Sisters sent a chill down their spines as well.

If these techniques were this difficult to deal with in a competition, the consequences if they were truly used for assassination would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, many people had almost concluded that Su Rui was a member of the Dark River.

To teach Disciples with such methods—it was hard to argue he wasn't an assassin.

But who exactly was he?

Although the Dark River was mysterious, some of its top figures were known in the Jianghu.

"Could he be one of the Umbrella Holders from the Dark River?"

Recalling the names of the Four Great Fiends rumored in the Jianghu, someone unconsciously touched their neck, feeling a chill.

The Umbrella Holder was the most terrifying; holding a paper umbrella, his face masked, where he passed, the ground was littered with corpses, and almost every person who died by his hand was an expert.

What these people did not know was that Su Muyu, currently wearing a mask, was staring blankly at all of this.

Although the Dark River was an assassin organization, they were extremely wary of the invasion from Heaven Beyond Heaven. His presence here was precisely to deal with potential external enemies.

A few days prior, he had gone out to investigate the Demon Cult's movements and had just returned when he learned that many changes had occurred in the city during his absence.

However, he had personally experienced that wave of Sword Qi, which was why he had sent Mu Liangyue to investigate.

The result was that Mu Liangyue was directly recruited by the other party.

And he even roped in the two young ladies of the Su Family.

But after listening to Su Rui's arrangements, Su Muyu was somewhat puzzled.

When he first heard the Su Sisters mention the Blink Sword Technique taught by their teacher, he had only found it somewhat interesting.

But now, witnessing its power firsthand, it couldn't help but shock his heart.

He had never heard of such methods before.

They were several times more powerful than what the Su Sisters had described.

They were even more astonishing than some of the secret Cultivation Techniques circulated within the Dark River.

Not only was the lethality in one-on-one combat astonishing, but it was unexpectedly even fiercer in group battles.

This sword technique greatly tempted him.

But when he cast his gaze toward Su Rui on the front viewing platform, he suppressed the fluctuation in his heart.

The current situation was still unclear.

Fortunately, Mu Liangyue and the Su Sisters all originated from the Dark River.

And the Su Sisters possessed the Su Family Bloodline.

In any case, they were allies.

... At this moment, on the central martial arts stage.

Li Hanyi quietly held the long sword in her arms.

The entire arena fell into a strange silence.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily fell upon her.

Their expressions were vigilant, as if facing an extremely dangerous opponent.

But since Li Hanyi didn't move, they dared not act rashly.

This bizarre standoff attracted the attention of the entire venue.

The silent stage formed a sharp contrast with the fierce confrontations happening on the other rings.

However, soon, people's attention was drawn back to the scenes on the other stages.

A young swordsman in white robes with a cold expression held a heavy black iron sword, sweeping across his own stage with imposing might.

Wherever he went, opponents retreated one after another, losing the ability to fight again.

No one could last more than a single move under his hand.

The powerful figures on the front viewing platform looked at this youth, their eyes flashing with ardent light.

With their profound experience, they could naturally see that this person had already embarked upon his own Sword Dao.

Although his cultivation was only at the Earth Realm, given time, he had a high probability of becoming a Sword Immortal of an era.

That was a core figure capable of sustaining a major sect.

Those with designs were already calculating how to approach him after the Grand Competition ended.

This person was none other than Ximen Chuixue.

His target was not just the people on the stage.

But also Li Hanyi.

And Su Rui on the viewing platform.

It was just that by the time Li Hanyi descended from the stage, he had already chosen his position.

His pride would not allow him to switch rings at the last minute.

But as long as he won the free-for-all, he would eventually have a chance.

Thinking of this, Ximen Chuixue's sword strikes became even more fierce.

Having glimpsed the threshold of the Heartless Sword Dao, his strength was far beyond what ordinary people could reach.

Also attracting everyone's attention was a special youth.

A child who looked no older than ten.

He wore blue brocade robes, and a strange pattern marked his face.

Despite his young age, he was already an Earth Realm expert, which was truly rare.

Although he carried no weapon,

the blue Qi blades condensed by his hands made everyone present gasp in shock.

His moves were fierce, his figure agile, and everyone he encountered was defeated.

Su Rui on the viewing platform recognized the identity of this youth at a glance.

The Eye of Insight activated instantly.

["Xing Hun: Ten years and five months old; Aptitude: Ninety-eight; Aptitude Evaluation: Exceptionally gifted, astonishing Comprehension Ability, limitless future, unfortunately too calculating; Suggestion: Incorporate into the Martial Arts Hall."]

As soon as he saw this person, Su Rui knew his origin.

The evaluation given by the Eye of Insight was extremely accurate.

As the recognized top Genius of the Yin-Yang School for this generation.

He had already ranked among the top three in combat strength of the Yin-Yang School at such a young age.

But why was he here?

As a Genius Disciple of the Yin-Yang School, did he still need to come to Snow Moon City to seek fame?

Or was it for the reward provided by Snow Moon City?

He didn't believe it.

However, Su Rui didn't care.

Although this youth was exceptionally talented, his Aptitude was no less than Li Hanyi's.

But his mind was too complex.

Perhaps because the youth was exceptionally intelligent, his thoughts were more numerous than ordinary people.

On the other two stages, two women were displaying their respective skills.

Wanwan used the Heavenly Demon Strategy Cultivation Technique to deal with the people on the stage, handling it with ease and grace.

It was just a bit too mischievous.

As for Shi Feixuan, she had also condensed her Concept.

Every time she defeated someone, she would offer a slight apology.

Those who were defeated by her even willingly conceded.

On the viewing platform, Yin Luoxia, standing beside Su Rui, suddenly let out a soft sound of surprise.

"What's wrong?"

Su Rui turned his head to look, his eyes holding a hint of confusion.

His Disciples on the field were all performing well.

The stages they were on had not encountered overly strong opponents.

Although some had already stepped into the Zizai Realm, Su Rui had long prepared life-saving measures, so he wasn't overly worried.

"That youth seems to be a Disciple of the Wushuang City Lord!"

Su Rui followed her gaze and saw a handsome youth performing sword techniques on the stage. His sword momentum was upright, his power steady, and his strength considerable.