CHAPTER 59: CHAPTER 59: NOW THIS IS FUN

Celestial Heart Arena, Qian District Ring.

Today is the final day of the Cyan Wave Sword Fighting Competition. The audience seats are naturally packed, and countless spectators are watching the live stream online.

Although it’s just a regional private competition, the sword fighting contest has considerable influence in Xiang Province.

It’s important to know that swordsmanship embodies both charisma and elegance, and among all weapons, the sword is the most popular.

Who hasn’t had a heart-to-wander the world with a sword when they were young?

Now, this dream has become a reality.

"No. 002, Zhu Jinfeng from Guangya Middle School, versus No. 404, Ye Qingzhou from Linjiang First High School."

Under the gaze of all, two youthful figures, one red and one blue, simultaneously climbed onto the ring, and a great battle was imminent.

Zhu Jinfeng, wearing a crimson brocade robe embroidered with phoenix patterns, posed with extreme elegance, standing in front of Ye Qingzhou like a proud queen.

On her captivating face, her sword-like brows crested, and her gaze was sharp: "Ye Qingzhou, Nan Gongyi says you will win, but I do not believe it!"

Boom~

In an instant like a flash of lightning, Zhu Jinfeng moved with a roar like thunder, unleashing a sword strike that combined the ferocity of fire with the dominance of thunder, showcasing her astonishing cultivation.

This sword strike truly amazed everyone, drawing countless glances.

Leon watched from beneath the ring with a grave expression: ’This woman strikes even more fiercely than when she faced me. I hope Master Ye can withstand it.’

Ye Qingzhou stood motionless, as if awaiting the end with closed eyes, and his figure was soon shattered by the crimson sword blade.

Zhu Jinfeng squinted, inwardly alarmed: "Afterimage! Where is the real body?"

Under the cascade of her black hair, her ears moved slightly as Zhu Jinfeng captured the disturbance from behind her, immediately turning with a burst of Thunder’s Inner Breath, swinging a sword!

Thunderous Force, Awakening!

A horizontal slash burst forth, surrounded by the electric light from Famous Sword Danchi, accompanied by the deafening roar of thunder.

A Mid-Tier Martial Technique at Skilled Level, the momentum was impressive, and the power was extraordinary!

Ye Qingzhou’s figure was struck by Awakening’s sword and instantly turned into flying ashes, scattering away.

Yet Zhu Jinfeng inwardly thought again: "Still an afterimage!"

"Alas, guessed wrong again, huh."

Ye Qingzhou’s casual tone blew like a gentle breeze beside Zhu Jinfeng’s ear, and then an invisible, intangible sharp sword qi wafted in.

Shoo~

Strands of cut hair drifted onto Zhu Jinfeng’s shoulder, igniting the rage in her phoenix eyes: "You coward, come out!"

In the commentary seat, Xin’er and Wandering Son exchanged glances: "Where’s Ye Qingzhou? Why has he disappeared!"

In contrast, Nan Gongyi sitting in the special guest seat smiled and praised: "Amazing, amazing! Today’s young people are truly remarkable. At such a young age, Ye Qingzhou can play illusion techniques so brilliantly, truly showing that each generation produces its own talents."

"God Yi, what have you noticed?"

Xin’er, with abundant basic knowledge, could generally explain Ye Qingzhou’s Martial Techniques unless they were extremely rare.

But Ye Qingzhou does not follow the usual path, modifying others’ Martial Techniques, making it hard for Xin’er, who lacks practical combat experience.

Nan Gongyi then began to explain: "Zhu Jinfeng has practiced martial arts since childhood and has a solid foundation; she can distinguish positions by listening to the wind, making it hard to deceive her with simple illusions. However, Ye Qingzhou’s illusion technique is different. He is skilled in Wind Force, hiding truth within falsehood, making it challenging to discern reality."

Meanwhile, in the ring, Zhu Jinfeng was struggling in battle, seemingly toyed with by Ye Qingzhou’s illusion technique, repeatedly hitting illusionary figures and wasting her efforts.

"He’s deliberately draining my stamina and Inner Breath!"

"The illusion attack manipulates air movement with Wind Force, continuously disrupting my hearing, preventing me from making correct judgments!"

The more she fought, the more Zhu Jinfeng sensed her opponent’s difficulty. But her combat experience is rich, and her Martial Technique pool is well-rounded, and she soon thought of a solution.

"Let’s see how you dodge now!"

Zhu Jinfeng leapt into the air, her Fire’s Inner Breath instantly exploding. Her Famous Sword Danchi radiated brilliance, covering the entire ring, making many on the audience seats close their eyes against the intense light.

Fire Force, Dusk!

Among the Mid-Tier Martial Techniques, this move has mediocre damage, but a large area, making it a rare group attack skill.

Used at this moment, it was just right.

Under intense heat, Ye Qingzhou, hiding in a corner of the ring, quickly revealed himself as the water vapor around him refracting the light instantly evaporated in the fire.

"Found you!"

Fire and Thunder Techniques combined, Fiery Thunder Burning Sky!

Zhu Jinfeng commanded the flames like divine thunder descending from the heavens, charging straight at Ye Qingzhou.

This sword combined fire and thunder, making it one of the top destructive moves among Mid-Tier Martial Techniques, unstoppable once unleashed.

Clang~

Ye Qingzhou spread his feet, assuming a mountain-bearing posture.

Combining Mountain and Forest Techniques, Standing Form!

With Mountain’s Inner Breath urging, Ye Qingzhou stood tall like a mountain, unshakeable.

And with Forest’s Inner Breath swirling, the opponent’s attack was temporarily converted into Ye Qingzhou’s power, greatly boosting his Inner Breath.

Danchi was blocked by Flying Frost, and as Zhu Jinfeng exhausted her strength, Ye Qingzhou generated force to launch her away, rendering her efforts futile.

"Where’s your Red Lotus? Why not use it?"

"Hmph! As you wish!"

After landing, infuriated by Ye Qingzhou’s words, Zhu Jinfeng’s Fire’s Inner Breath erupted.

Her eyes turned crimson, and patterns resembling lotus flowers appeared on her body, like a magnificent Red Lotus blooming fiercely in a fiery sea.

Fire Force’s Mid-Tier Enhancement Martial Technique, Red Lotus!

As Red Lotus bloomed, Zhu Jinfeng’s aura surged, her strength greatly increased.

Two days ago, this very move defeated Leon.

Zhu Jinfeng swung her sword downward, and a crimson sea of fire swept over, forming a Fire Attribute Sword Qi Slash.

Fire borrowed Wind Force, enhancing the fire’s power. The clever fusion of Wind and Fire Techniques made Zhu Jinfeng’s Sword Qi Slash far exceed the original version, nearly comparable to Ye Qingzhou’s Youthful Dragon-Shaped Sword Qi Slash.

"Now that’s interesting."

Ye Qingzhou held his sword out front, using a Pan Guard to receive, transform, and unleash Zhu Jinfeng’s Sword Qi Slash.

Unlike Standing Form, which absorbs and converts the opponent’s attack to enhance one’s Inner Breath Cultivation, Pan Guard’s feature lies in leveraging force for instant counterattack.

Receiving the opponent’s attack, transforming and integrating it into one’s technique for a counter-assault!

If trained to Skilled Realm, it can pair with Overlapping Waves, further augmenting potency.

Pan Guard!

Overlapping Waves!

Youthful Dragon-Shaped Sword Qi Slash!

Faced with a decisive and fierce counterattack, Zhu Jinfeng dared not face it head-on, opting to leap high and once more execute the Fire and Thunder Techniques combination, Fiery Thunder Burning Sky, lunging at Ye Qingzhou.

This time, Zhu Jinfeng intended to counterattack with aggression, leveraging her explosive strength to quickly finish the battle.

For Zhu Jinfeng instinctively sensed that Ye Qingzhou’s combat experience and techniques far surpassed hers. Once adapted to her attack rhythm, she would lose any chance of victory.

Though unbelievable, Zhu Jinfeng chose to trust her instinct over gathered information.