90: Chapter 90 The Han Guang Sword is broken?

This situation was beyond everyone's expectations.

Even many experts showed looks of surprise; clearly, they also thought the Snow Dragon had the advantage.

Who would have thought that under Li Hanyi's "Moon Dusk, Flower Dawn" Move, the Snow Dragon would not only be unable to Move an inch but would instead be dismembered as if by countless Sharp Weapons, finally shattering into a sky full of snow powder.

And Sikong Qianluo seemed to have anticipated this scene.

She hadn't expected this strike to actually work in the first place.

As the Snow Dragon dissipated, her figure was exposed, but the phoenix blood spear, which had seemingly disappeared, suddenly reappeared in her hand.

The Spearless Stance was unleashed, like a sudden gale, piercing through all the flower petals, reaching Li Hanyi's front in an instant.

The phoenix blood spear's cold light was chilling as it pierced directly toward Li Hanyi's vital chest area.

“Clang!”

Li Hanyi swung the hanguang sword to parry.

Her body was forced back by the power of the strike.

But that backward momentum seemed more like she was borrowing the force to dissipate the impact.

Seeing Li Hanyi finally forced back, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The previous exchange had been too soul-stirring, almost suffocating.

Now that she had finally taken a step back, everyone's hearts were shaken, and they were filled with admiration for Sikong Qianluo's combat power.

This was the first time Li Hanyi had been forced to Move her feet since the start of the battle.

Li Hanyi looked down at the hanguang sword in her hand; a hole had actually appeared on the transparent blade, surrounded by a dense web of cracks.

Although the blade was as clear as crystal, it was still clearly discernible to the eyes of experts.

As she took a few steps back, the hanguang sword in her hand suddenly shattered.

This scene caused an uproar throughout the entire venue.

The hanguang sword actually broke!

Ji Ruofeng and the Confucian Sword Immortal both stood up abruptly, their expressions shocked.

That was the hanguang sword; how could it not be distressing for it to be destroyed in this battle? Especially since the Confucian Sword Immortal knew that this sword was one of the Three Swords of Kong Zhou, comparable to a Confucian Sacred Artifact; now that it was destroyed in a single battle, his heart almost skipped a beat.

But Sikong Qianluo did not hesitate, pursuing the advantage. The phoenix blood spear thrust out again, consecutively using the second and third forms of the eighteen Moves of the Spearless Stance.

Pressing directly toward Li Hanyi.

“Clang, clang, clang!”

Li Hanyi retreated repeatedly, barely parrying the spear tip with the broken sword in her hand.

Originally, Sikong Qianluo thought she could at least complete the entire Spearless Stance.

However, after only a few Moves, she realized she had been too optimistic.

That sword was like a hot knife through butter, seemingly unstoppable.

Li Hanyi's sword had always carried an indomitable conviction.

After just a few rounds, Sikong Qianluo felt her strength failing and quickly pulled back.

The corners of Li Hanyi's mouth curled up slightly; with a light tap of her feet, she immediately closed in, pursuing relentlessly.

On that broken sword in her hand, a layer of dazzling brilliance actually rose.

Everyone was stunned, their gazes frozen.

Hadn't the sword already shattered?

How did it return to its original state?

“The hanguang sword originally had no physical blade.”

Su Rui looked at his Disciple's confused eyes and spoke slowly.

“Only by injecting internal breath will the blade manifest.”

Yin Luoxia and the other women were all extremely surprised.

Ji Ruofeng, who was eavesdropping nearby, was also full of astonishment.

To think such a divine weapon existed in the world.

The containing light and sword name (chengying) two swords had previously only existed in legends.

Ji Ruofeng had only been able to read scattered records in ancient books, unable to tell truth from fiction, let alone understand their true appearance.

“So, this is truly a sword used by an Immortal?”

Yin Luoxia blurted out.

“Not necessarily. As for how it was specifically forged, I don't know either.”

Su Rui shook his head gently.

The hanguang sword was indeed extraordinary, more mysterious and unpredictable than any Magical Artifact or Magic Treasure he knew.

He could only sigh that the sword-casting techniques of the ancients were indeed incredibly miraculous.

On the stands, several Disciples from the Sword Heart Tomb sat in order, their eyes fixed on the flickering hanguang sword in Li Hanyi's hand, their gazes revealing an incomparably fervent light.

Having seen the sword name (chengying) and the peerless sword casket before, they already felt this trip was very fruitful.

If they could personally observe it for a while, it might provide great inspiration for their sword-casting skills.

Unfortunately, their status was not enough to get close to such treasures.

They had previously tried to apply for apprenticeship at the martial arts hall but had never succeeded.

Among this group of people, not a single person had successfully joined the martial arts hall.

“It's okay, there are still plenty of opportunities!”

Suddenly, a middle-aged man spoke, his tone carrying a bit of certainty.

He looked at Li Hanyi's figure, an unusual look flashing in his eyes.

Because in her, he seemed to see the shadow of their Young Miss.

No, it wasn't just a shadow; she was almost exactly the same as the Young Miss in her youth.

Ever since that Young Miss got married, she rarely returned to the Sword Heart Tomb.

It had been fourteen or fifteen years now.

Perhaps there really was some connection between the two.

This person's status in the Sword Heart Tomb was not low; he was the Personal Disciple of the current Tomb Master, King Li Su, and in a sense, he was Li Xinyue's Senior Brother.

He naturally knew Li Xinyue's appearance when she was young.

And Li Hanyi was precisely Li Xinyue's daughter.

It was only natural for a daughter to resemble her mother.

Although he had suspicions in his heart, he had no concrete evidence and planned to verify it with his master after returning.

If it were true, it would be a matter of extraordinary significance for the Sword Heart Tomb.

Whether it was the sword name (chengying) or the hanguang sword, both were divine Sharp Weapons forged in ancient times.

The blades must contain many forging techniques that had long been lost.

If they could decipher even a bit of it, it would bring earth-shaking changes to the entire Sword Heart Tomb's forging Legacy.

On the other side of the stands, Su Muyu's eyes couldn't help but flash with a hint of light.

“The hanguang sword? It is indeed extraordinary!”

No Method and No Heaven, the two of them, had eyes glowing with greed.

Such divine Sharp Weapons should rightfully fall into their hands.

Once they dealt with the martial arts hall and then took care of the people present, these treasures would naturally be in their pockets.

Thinking of this, the two couldn't help but feel a bit excited.

Although Li Hanyi and Sikong Qianluo were quite strong, there was still a significant gap in their Realms, and they were also skilled in combined attack techniques.

Taking care of these few people would be a piece of cake for them.

The only thing they were slightly wary of was the Martial Arts Hall Master sitting on the front stand.

However, this person didn't look very old, his figure appeared a bit thin, and he was surrounded by a group of beautiful women.

Likely, he was just someone who rose to power through his background.

The two of them hoped the competition would end quickly.

But the situation in the arena clearly would not go as they wished.

Sikong Qianluo didn't expect that before she could finish her eighteen Moves of the Spearless Stance, she would be forced into a disadvantage by Li Hanyi using the Yue Maiden Sword Technique.

Speaking of which, the level of sophistication of the Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes was originally a notch higher than the Yue Maiden Sword Technique.

Both were fierce and direct Move styles; logically, the Spearless Stance should have the advantage.

But Martial Skills are ultimately performed by people.

Now, Li Hanyi already had her own understanding of the Yue Maiden Sword Technique.

Perhaps she was even slightly better than the Yue Maiden A-Qing of back then.

Coupled with her sharp Sword Intent, the enhancement to the Moves was extremely obvious.

While Sikong Qianluo's Endless Vitality Concept also strengthened her spear technique, the effect was not as significant as Li Hanyi's.

Thinking of this, Sikong Qianluo couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

But she also understood how she should deal with Li Hanyi next.

She circulated the Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes, stabilized her footing, and engaged in a transition between offense and defense with the opponent.

Originally, she wanted to use the first layer of the Profound Ice Spear Technique, “Drifting Snow,” to catch Li Hanyi off guard and lead her into her own spear momentum.

Who knew the battle would change so suddenly, and she would turn from offense to defense instead.

Li Hanyi pressed forward, the sword in her hand fast as a startled swan; as the sword light flowed, Sikong Qianluo retreated repeatedly, seeming as if she would be defeated in the next moment.

The onlookers couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

Only Su Rui nodded slightly, a satisfied look on his face.

He could see that Sikong Qianluo had already perceived the only chance for victory.

With her current strength, if she wanted to defeat Li Hanyi, her only option was to “stall.”

The Endless Vitality Concept gave her the ability for prolonged combat; as long as her physical strength was not exhausted, she could keep fighting.

But Li Hanyi was different.

To deal with those Moves infused with powerful Internal Energy, Li Hanyi's own internal breath consumption was also continuously intensifying.

If Sikong Qianluo could hold out until Li Hanyi was exhausted, the scales of victory would quietly tilt.

Clearly, Sikong Qianluo also realized this.

At this moment, she seemed to be in danger, but in reality, the situation was stable, and she was moving step by step.

Although he favored Li Hanyi a bit more in his heart, if Sikong Qianluo won, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

Li Hanyi's journey had been too smooth.

Ever since she joined Su Rui's sect, her progress had been incredibly fast.

But she had experienced too few true tests.

If she suffered a bit here, it would be better than losing to someone else in the future.

Su Rui was thinking, when suddenly his heart stirred, and he thought of a thorny problem.

A few days ago, he had borrowed fifty million taels of silver from Yin Luoxia and bet it at the gambling house, wagering that Li Hanyi would take first place.

What if she really lost!

Fifty million taels!

Su Rui's face changed, and he turned to look at Yin Luoxia, finding that she was also secretly looking at him.

Yin Luoxia noticed his gaze and quickly looked away, her expression a bit flustered.

She had also seen through Sikong Qianluo's intentions.

If she really won...

Yin Luoxia suddenly remembered what Su Rui had said to Li Hanyi in the martial arts hall's backyard that day.

“If you lose, Master will compensate your Junior Sister with you.”

Her face turned slightly red, and some images seemed to surface in her mind, so much so that she couldn't even focus on the competition on the field.

Her eyes wandered, not knowing where to look.

In the arena, Li Hanyi's expression was solemn.

She naturally noticed Sikong Qianluo's intention.

While stepping up her attack, she was also looking for flaws in the opponent's spear technique.

“Junior Sister Qianluo, are you trying to stall until you can win?”

“Oh, I've been seen through by Senior Sister!”

Sikong Qianluo swung the phoenix blood spear, parrying the hanguang sword that was thrust before her eyes, playfully stuck out her tongue, and responded with a smile.

Before her voice had even faded, her offensive did not diminish in the slightest; it could be seen that her basic skills were very solid.

“Then you're mistaken; Senior Sister is going to get serious now!”

Li Hanyi, who was in the middle of a full-scale attack, suddenly pulled back.

Sikong Qianluo also stopped her steps, her long spear held horizontally across her chest, her expression turning solemn.

Now that her thoughts had been seen through, the next offensive would likely be as swift as thunder.

But she was not afraid.

The long spear shook, and a clearly visible True Qi shield formed around her body.

It was precisely the most domineering and True Qi-consuming Move in the Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes—Awe-inspiring the World.