Chapter 65 – Young Sword Demon VS Inexperienced Empress!

“This guy really is the Sword Demon the system mentioned.”

In the audience seats, Qin Yang stuffed popcorn into his mouth while chewing, his gaze never leaving Huyan Jian.

This fierce young man showed no concern for his leaking Star Power fluctuations, displaying an arrogance that seemed to transcend everyone present.

He showed no fear in revealing his cultivation level.

With just a slight perception, Qin Yang had already discerned the other’s realm – profound and natural, resonating with heaven and earth.

Clearly, he had reached the Half-Step Innate realm.

“Only seventeen years old and already at this level…”

His talent was indeed exceptional.

But Li Zixuan, whom he had bet on, was no ordinary either.

Reaching the ninth level of the Acquired Realm at just sixteen years old, she was equally matched with this Huyan Jian.

“What a matchup, pairing two equally matched opponents.”

Thinking this, Qin Yang shook his head, skillfully took a can of cola from the bag, flicked open the pull-tab with his finger, took several gulps, then comfortably leaned back in his seat.

The thought of these two individuals’ achievements five hundred years later made him feel quite amused.

The upcoming match would be worth watching.

Young Sword Demon versus Inexperienced Empress!

The twists and turns of fate were truly thought-provoking.

“I wonder what impact my interference this time will have five hundred years later.”

With this thought.

Qin Yang finished the cola in his hand in one go, then redirected his attention back to the Martial Arts Plaza.

……

“Let’s begin! Let’s make this quick and not waste my time!”

Huyan Jian twisted his neck, stretched his muscles, and with one step strode to the center of the Martial Arts Stage.

The nearby seating below was divided into two groups – one was the exclusive VIP section where Yuwen Xuan, Elder Li, and others were seated.

The other group consisted of outstanding students from Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, specially here to observe and learn.

Huyan Jian scanned the audience seats below, his gaze moving from Elder Li to the students, his contempt completely unconcealed.

After all.

He had already consecutively defeated dozens of young geniuses.

Initially, Huyan Jian had maintained some respect, bowing to those he challenged.

But after successive overwhelming victories, all patience had vanished.

It turned out these so-called geniuses were so pathetic.

Respect requires strength as its foundation.

And since I’m this strong, why should I show respect to trash?

With this thought, Huyan Jian scanned the entire arena, waiting for his challenger to come up on stage, the disdain in his eyes growing even more intense.

The people below, feeling Huyan Jian’s gaze, immediately became somewhat dissatisfied.

“Senior, look at that guy staring at us with such contempt.”

“He’s too arrogant, doesn’t he even have basic manners?”

“Do they really think our academy has no one who can defeat him!?”

Whispers arose from below.

The students being stared at felt somewhat displeased but helpless.

This guy indeed had the capital to be arrogant – his relentless advance to this point sufficiently demonstrated his formidable strength.

Thinking this, everyone turned their gaze to Li Zixuan in the center position, feeling concerned for her.

Li Zixuan sat on her chair, eyes closed in meditation.

Just then.

She felt a slight vibration in her ear.

A voice transmission from Elder Li sounded.

“Go up now, Xuan Xuan.”

As the words fell.

Li Zixuan opened her eyes, grabbed the sword on the table, slowly straightened up, standing out prominently among the crowd as she gradually walked toward the stage.The moment she rose from her seat.

Her restrained Sword Intent erupted entirely, its momentum astonishing, like a sharp blade unsheathed.

“Hmm?”

Feeling this Sword Intent surge toward him, Huyan Jian’s expression abruptly changed.

His previously careless demeanor instantly vanished.

This academy actually has such powerful Sword Intent?

And it’s from a woman?

Thinking this, Huyan Jian looked Li Zixuan up and down, a flicker of fervor passing deep within his eyes.

“I never expected this trip to Jianghai would bring such an unexpected delight!”

In the VIP seats.

Yuwen Xuan sat in his chair, chin propped on his hand, also feeling somewhat surprised upon seeing Li Zixuan’s appearance.

An expert can gauge the general level with a single move; just based on this sharp Sword Intent alone, Li Zixuan’s future path in the Sword Dao was certain to soar to great heights.

“Your Jianghai Academy is extraordinary, actually hiding such a promising talent in the Sword Dao.”

“Xuan Xuan has always been the pride of our Jianghai Academy.”

Hearing this, Elder Li felt equally proud, turning to look at Li Zixuan, his aged eyes filled with tenderness.

“Impressive.”

Yuwen Xuan nodded slightly, praising, “With such exceptional talent, she truly deserves to compete with my disciple.”

……………

On the Martial Arts Stage.

Li Zixuan stood at one corner of the stage, holding her longsword with one hand, her eyelids lowered, her pupils showing no fluctuation, like still autumn waters, akin to the emotionless Heavenly Law.

Her sleeves fluttered gracefully, as if a celestial maiden had descended to the mortal world.

The spectators, seeing this scene, instantly fell into a state of enchantment.

“Senior Sister Li, go for it!”

“Senior Sister Li is so beautiful today.”

“Jianghai Martial Arts Academy must win!”

In contrast.

Huyan Jian stood at the opposite corner of the Martial Arts Stage.

His muscles bulged, his upper body bare, holding a giant heavy sword as tall as himself, his style fiercely imposing.

“Come on! Let’s see how long you can last?”

Huyan Jian laughed heartily, stretching his coiled muscles, the veins on his neck twisting like angry snakes, then suddenly vanished from his spot.

Before anyone could react.

The next moment, Huyan Jian instantly appeared behind Li Zixuan!

The giant heavy sword swung, stirring a howling gale!

“So fast!”

Li Zixuan’s pupils abruptly contracted. She immediately raised her sword, maneuvering nimbly and swiftly around the heavy sword, deflecting most of its force.

A flash of arc and afterimage vanished in an instant.

Li Zixuan spun her slender sword, using the momentum of the heavy sword to close in. Sunlight reflected off the sword’s edge, like a ball of white light rolling across the broad surface of the heavy sword.

Swift as thunder.

Yet light as a breeze.

In an instant, offense and defense reversed!

“Breeze Swordplay?”

Huyan Jian was stunned for a moment, quickly recognizing the origin of this sword technique.

But to apply this basic swordplay in actual combat was by no means an easy feat.

As the cold sword light approached, seemingly about to strike his face, Huyan Jian remained unflustered, forcefully lifting his heavy sword.

The immense force surged, whipping up the wind.

Instantly sending Li Zixuan flying high into the air.

But it was not a major issue.

Li Zixuan adjusted her posture mid-air, landing back on the Martial Arts Stage with an extremely light and graceful motion.

After stabilizing her landing, she engaged Huyan Jian in another fierce clash.

Clang! Clang!

The two swords exchanged blows multiple times in a few breaths, like wind chimes swaying.

The exquisite techniques were a delight to behold, showcasing the pinnacle of swordsmanship.For a moment, the situation on the Martial Arts Stage reached a stalemate.

Everyone had initially assumed Li Zixuan would quickly be defeated, but now she was holding her own without showing any sign of weakness, which left them all utterly astonished.

Even Elder Li shared this sentiment. After his initial surprise at watching the intense battle unfold, his expression softened into one of heartfelt approval.

“It seems our little Xuan Xuan has been putting in serious effort lately.”

(End of Chapter)