CHAPTER 376: CHAPTER 334: NOT QUALIFIED TO WIN

"Jin Guangshan!"

Song Muyang immediately recognized the other party, the Golden Sword Saint from the Jin Family, and also a senior in the Jin Yutang.

Jin Guangshan should be over five hundred years old, stationed in the Thousand Mechanism Star Realm for years, rarely going out.

Unexpectedly, he came with Jin Yutang this time. It seems that the other party is determined to win the championship.

Every Sword Dao final, the major star domains fiercely compete for the championship.

Jin Yutang is such a hot favourite for the championship that naturally, he becomes the target of all. For the championship, someone might take risks, using all kinds of underhanded tricks.

Even if Jin Yutang were to suddenly die unexpectedly, it wouldn’t be too surprising.

This world is just so cruel. The competition in the Sword Dao finals is so intense.

Only students would think the Sword Dao final is a swordsmanship competition. The authorities of the various universities and star realms know that the final tests everyone’s comprehensive strength the most.

Without background, without sufficiently strong power, without strong enough experts for protection, it is impossible to win the championship.

Though the Sword Dao championship is just a university league honor, it represents the university and the star realm it belongs to.

Various forces also use this stage to showcase their strength.

This time, the final is held on Taiwei Star, and with Taiwei University having a genius Sword Hero like Song Yunxi and home advantage, it’s also a favorite to win the championship.

Although Song Muyang doesn’t care much about it, the Song Family and Taiwei University are making great efforts for it.

So, as soon as Song Muyang saw Jin Guangshan, he knew why the other party was here.

The raging Sword Intent like the Celestial River swept through, although Song Muyang could withstand it, he had no extra energy to help others.

Song Yunxi and Miao Xifeng were both struggling to hold on and looked like they wouldn’t last much longer.

On the other hand, Gao Xuan stood steadily, his Source Power aura was deep and mysterious like an abyss, and his Sword Intent was restrained and not revealed.

Song Muyang couldn’t see through Gao Xuan’s Sword Intent changes. He was shocked, could Gao Xuan’s cultivation have reached such a level? Gao Xuan was clearly not a Golden Sword Saint!

Golden Sword Saints have Spiritual Power condensed into a core, and the fluctuations of Spiritual Power are very distinctive. If Gao Xuan were a Golden Sword Saint, it would definitely not escape his eyes.

Moreover, Gao Xuan was only nineteen. No matter how talented, it takes time to accumulate and settle. How could he become a Golden Sword Saint so quickly?

Similarly, although Jin Yutang and Hodder are close to the Golden Level, they still need at least ten years of accumulation to take this step.

Song Muyang did not have time to think too much because Song Yunxi’s situation was already very bad. If suppressed by the other party’s Sword Intent any longer, Song Yunxi might be left with a huge mental shadow and lose any chance to advance to Gold.

He let out a loud shout and drew the Righteous Sword.

The broad and bright blade was engraved with the Song of Righteousness, which shone line by line as his Source Power was activated.

A deep voice of recitation also came from the void: Heaven and earth have righteous energy, mixed and flowing in forms...

Pure white Sword Qi soared into the sky like a pillar of light, sweeping away all the Celestial River Sword Intent within its range.

Jin Guangshan did not counter Song Muyang but instead retracted his Sword Intent and said indifferently, "You are also a Golden Sword Saint, bullying juniors is too boring."

Song Muyang glanced at Song Yunxi, whose face was pale and eyes were dim, and a strong anger brewed in his heart. He said in a deep voice, "Jin Guangshan, you’ve come to my home to flaunt your prowess and hurt my sister, don’t you think you are going too far?"

Jin Guangshan smiled slightly, "Just saying hello, no need to get excited. Naturally, I won’t harm anyone."

Although Jin Guangshan said this lightly, Song Muyang’s face remained stern. The other was a middle-tier Gold, cultivated for hundreds of years, with a much stronger foundation than his own.

Even with the Righteous Sword, he couldn’t do anything to the other.

Moreover, Song Yunxi ultimately wasn’t hurt. The Thousand Mechanism Star Realm holds great power, and it wouldn’t be wise to confront Jin Guangshan over such a trivial matter.

Song Muyang said, "You are not welcome here, please leave immediately."

Jin Guangshan smiled slightly, "I’ve long heard Song Muyang is bold and generous, but it turns out to be like this. Sorry for the disturbance."

He was about to leave with Jin Yutang and the others when Jin Yutang signaled for him to wait, pointing at Gao Xuan, "We’ll see you on the battlefield."

Hodder said, "I will grant you death on the battlefield. Prepare your last words."

Jin Guangshan looked at Gao Xuan curiously. He didn’t know Gao Xuan or why Jin Yutang and others were issuing death threats to him.

However, earlier, when Gao Xuan opposed his Sword Intent, he seemed to have handled it with ease.

Time was short, and Jin Guangshan didn’t have the opportunity to probe further. He could tell from the brief interaction that Gao Xuan was indeed very strong.

But now was not the time to say more. Jin Guangshan waved his long sleeves, and a light gate cracked open in the sky. After Jin Yutang, Hodder, and others entered, they disappeared.

As the last to enter the light gate, Jin Guangshan turned back to look at Gao Xuan, his eyes carrying a deep malice.

However, facing Song Muyang, he couldn’t make another move.

As the light gate vanished, Jin Guangshan and his party disappeared without a trace.

Song Yunxi was greatly surprised, "What kind of skill is this?"

"Just mystifying things."

Song Muyang was a bit dismissive, "It’s merely using strong Sword Qi to forcibly create a Source Power channel to directly take people away. A very clumsy way of space transfer."

Connecting two spaces using Sword Qi as a channel isn’t particularly difficult from an operational standpoint; it just requires sufficiently strong Source Power.

This space transfer looks flashy but is meaningless in battle because the Sword Qi channel will shatter if disturbed.

Moreover, in the intense battles, there’s hardly any spare power to establish a Sword Qi Passage. Also, the Sword Qi Passage can’t possibly reach too far.

That being said, Song Yunxi and Miao Xifeng were still extremely shocked.

They had also seen several Golden Sword Saints, but none of them would casually exhibit their power.

Seeing Jin Guangshan being so formidable, both of them were very envious.

Song Yunxi couldn’t help but ask, "Brother, can you do it?"

"I don’t know such a foolish space transfer."

Song Muyang certainly had his own secret techniques, but it wasn’t convenient to demonstrate them. He couldn’t build a Sword Qi Passage as Jin Guangshan did with his abundant Sword Qi.

The Celestial River Sword Saint Jin Guangshan was most famous for his Sword Qi, which was as abundant as the Celestial River.

Song Muyang didn’t explain much. He said to Gao Xuan, "I was originally very happy today, but Jin Yutang came to make trouble and spoiled my mood. Let’s gather another day."

He thought for a moment and added, "I’ll see you off."

Jin Yutang and Hodder were not joking around. Song Muyang couldn’t let anything happen to Gao Xuan because of attending a banquet.

As for how they would duel on the stage, that would be their business.

After all, Gao Xuan had killed Talos. No matter the reason, the Odin Family would seek revenge on Gao Xuan.

Song Muyang drove Gao Xuan back to Xinghai Mansion. When Gao Xuan was about to get off the car, he reminded him, "The Odin Family and the Jin Family are very close. Hodder is also a member of Qianji University. To be frank, you can’t beat them. The best thing to do now is to return home immediately..."

He paused for a moment and said, "If you don’t have a way to leave, I can arrange a spaceship for you."

"Thank you, Brother Song."

Gao Xuan sincerely clasped his hands in thanks. They were just acquaintances, but Song Muyang was willing to arrange a spaceship for him to leave, which was quite righteous.

If Song Muyang were to fight Jin Yutang to the death for him, then Gao Xuan would really have to doubt Song Muyang had ulterior motives.

"In the Sword Dao finals, I will definitely fight until the end."

In front of Song Muyang, Gao Xuan didn’t need to say that he must win the championship. He just needed to express a fearless stance.

Song Muyang patted Gao Xuan on the shoulder, "Bold, you’re a good man."

He originally wanted to persuade Gao Xuan some more, but seeing Gao Xuan’s calm demeanor, he felt it was unnecessary. It was obvious that Gao Xuan had made his decision after careful consideration.

Song Yunxi, sitting in the back seat, said, "I hope you can go further in the finals. Good luck."

"Good luck to you too." Gao Xuan waved goodbye to Song Yunxi as he got out of the car.

As she watched Gao Xuan enter the hotel doors, Song Yunxi suddenly said to Song Muyang, "For some reason, Gao Xuan always gives me the feeling that he’s entirely confident, as if he will certainly win."

"Gao Xuan’s measure is like the ocean, unfathomable."

Song Muyang shook his head and sighed, "Can’t see through him, really can’t see through... today’s youths are amazing."

Song Muyang glanced at Song Yunxi and said, "You’re three years older than Gao Xuan, with countless resources since childhood. Yet, you’re far from Gao Xuan. You should reflect on yourself..."

"What do I have to reflect on? I’m much stronger than you were at 22."

Song Yunxi said unhappily, "You only reached Gold when you were over forty, what’s your qualification to lecture me?"

"But I’m also Gold."

Song Muyang raised his voice slightly, "I don’t think you’ll be as good as me when you’re over forty!"

Song Yunxi said proudly, "I won’t be that weak. I will definitely reach Gold before the age of forty!"

"Just full of boasting."

Song Muyang retorted, "Never mind the distant future, can you even take on Jin Yutang in this year’s finals?"

"Against just Jin Yutang alone, I’d have at least a fifty or sixty percent chance. But they also have Hodder. What can I do..."

Saying this, Song Yunxi felt a bit desperate. In the Sword Dao League, it was a team battle. If her teammates weren’t strong enough, she was helpless.

In the University Sword League, age was strictly limited. To reach the Silver Sword Hero level within this age limit already required top-notch talent.

Like Song Yunxi, a Level 15 Sword Hero at her age was the only one in the Beidou Star Realm.

Looking across the entire Alliance, there were no more than ten Level 15 Sword Heroes at this age.

This proportion was already incredibly astonishing. At this age, a Level 15 Sword Hero would almost certainly become a Golden Sword Saint, barring any major accidents.

Qianji University had Jin Yutang and Hodder, which was why they were considered the biggest favorites to win the championship.

Song Yunxi sighed, "If only Gao Xuan were one of us. With the two of us joining forces, we could definitely win the championship."

Song Muyang thought for a moment and said, "I see that Gao Xuan’s ambition is extremely high. His goal this time should be the championship."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Song Yunxi responded emphatically, "Golden Bull University, such a second-tier university, even if you give them the championship, they wouldn’t dare to take it!"

Song Muyang also sighed, "It’s a pity, Gao Xuan ultimately comes from too poor a background..."

He left unsaid that with Jin Guangshan around, even if Gao Xuan were stronger than Jin Yutang and Hodder, it wouldn’t matter.

In this game, Gao Xuan is not qualified to win!