CHAPTER 60: CHAPTER 60: DRAGON ABYSS EMERGES, PHOENIX CRIES

The battle on the arena intensified.

Zhu Jinfeng aimed for a swift victory, her techniques bold and vigorous, becoming fiercer with each round, like a soaring Phoenix with wings spread wide, where she flew, the fiery blaze burned the sky and the raging flames spread over the land.

In contrast, Ye Qingzhou seemed clearly unhurried to end the fight before fully exhausting the potential hidden within Zhu Jinfeng.

After all, the longer a man and a woman fight, the more pleasure he will derive.

Ye Qingzhou was no exception; he had no intention of ending this battle before he explored Zhu Jinfeng’s last card.

Soaring Step, Snow Walking, Pan Guard, Overlapping Waves, Illusion Sword, Standing Form, Cliff, Celestial Collapse; in just a brief moment of combat, Ye Qingzhou and Zhu Jinfeng exposed at least eight Mid-Tier Martial Techniques, all honed to a Skilled level, like a living encyclopedia of Mid-Tier Martial Techniques.

"Damn it, just how many Martial Techniques have you learned?"

Zhu Jinfeng had fought for quite some time without achieving dominance, her physical energy wearied greatly, becoming increasingly agitated.

And those who were equally agitated included several sitting in the spectator stands.

Golden Dragon strutted with a "I am an expert" swagger, crossing his legs in the front row, complaining to Liang Sheng, who went by the nickname "Illusion Sword": "Ye Qingzhou’s use of Illusion Technique is even better than yours; perhaps you should change your name."

"Shut up! You’re the last one qualified to say such things here!"

Liang Sheng disdainfully glared at Golden Dragon: "Isn’t Soaring Step your signature skill? How did Ye Qingzhou learn it too?"

Golden Dragon shrugged helplessly: "How should I know? I’ve never fought him."

Lv Ying and Liang Jia, the two girls, also found it increasingly bizarre as they watched: "Our Snow Walking and Overlapping Waves were also stolen by Ye Qingzhou; damn, how many Martial Techniques has he stolen? Doesn’t he have any of his own? Why does he always use others’ techniques? He’s such a dog!"

Clang~ Clang~ Clang~

Ye Qingzhou leveraged Soaring Step for rapid attacks and quick withdrawals, maintaining a state of near contact yet not quite engaged with Zhu Jinfeng, resembling a charm rather than a battle.

As the saying goes, a bold woman is afraid of a persistent man; Zhu Jinfeng felt vexed and anger burned in her Phoenix eyes as she looked at Ye Qingzhou: "Are you toying with me?"

"Wrong, I’m stimulating your fighting spirit, helping you exert all your strength."

"You will regret this!"

Zhu Jinfeng shouted solemnly, and the clear and crisp Phoenix cry soared into the sky, the Fire’s Inner Breath within her suddenly transforming, akin to a wild fire suddenly endowed with life and spirituality.

The sacred gold-red flames climbed her body like tendrils, rapidly healing various injuries suffered in the fight and continuously restoring her depleted vitality and Primordial Qi.

In the commentary booth, Nan Gongyi’s expression shifted: "There it is, one of the Nine Great Divine Flames, Dan Feather Sacred Flame!"

Xin’er and Wandering Son were curious: "Rumor has it this flame originates from the Divine Bird Phoenix within Yuanxu Grotto Heaven, capable of resurrecting the dead!"

Whether it could resurrect the dead, Ye Qingzhou didn’t know, but he truly felt the astonishingly vigorous vitality within Zhu Jinfeng.

"This fire is no ordinary flame, its composition indicates divine resonance, clearly not a power cultivated by yourself."

"Humph, if it’s mine to use, it’s mine; now face my sword!"

Zhu Jinfeng forcibly awakened the Dan Feather Sacred Flame, and though her Celestial Phoenix True Spirit hadn’t fully evolved, she couldn’t care less for now, fighting to win, fighting to defeat Ye Qingzhou.

With the Dan Feather Sacred Flame energized, Zhu Jinfeng finally executed the Treasure Martial Arts "Radiant Feather Fierce Sword," unveiling the entry-level High-Tier Martial Technique.

Fire Phoenix Burning the World!

As the Famous Sword Danchi swung, it drew continuous and endless sword shadows, sparking sword flames that transformed into flying Phoenixes, soaring through the sky with a covering-sky-and-earth presence.

Then came the angry stimulation of fiery wings, diving impact, spreading raging flames.

The sword and fire, accompanied by the fierce Phoenix cry, surged towards Ye Qingzhou, and the overwhelming Fire Technique enveloped the entire arena, leaving him with no escape.

However, Ye Qingzhou at that moment had no intention of dodging.

Ye Qingzhou stood his ground, using Cicada Awakening and Heart Sword Secret Technique simultaneously, almost instantaneously, to uncover the mysteries of the Dan Feather Sacred Flame within Zhu Jinfeng.

’This fire bristles with abundant life and spirituality, its origin is extraordinary.’

Though he couldn’t replicate this power, Ye Qingzhou gleamed much useful information from the Dan Feather Sacred Flame, feeling inwardly ecstatic.

’I see, combining mind and Primordial Qi is possible. The spirituality within this fire must have been imbued by a mighty creature imprinting its spirit on the Primordial Qi.’

If others can accomplish such a feat, surely he can as well.

Ye Qingzhou thought so; prior, he had glimpsed through Zhan Lie’s Blood River Scripture the merging of Sword Techniques and Sword Intent, understanding the techniques to demolish enemy spirit and will using personal Sword Intent.

Now, from Zhu Jinfeng, Ye Qingzhou gained the technique to merge Sword Qi with Sword Heart, comprehending the subtle realm of Dharma Elemental Spirit.

The path he must now traverse is imbuing his Primordial Qi with a spirit imprint uniquely his own.

Clang clang clang~

Both combatants expended their full efforts; the sound of blades clashing resonated like grand bells, their reverberations spreading far and wide.

Beyond the battle, Ye Qingzhou kept an eye on his surroundings and discovered the scattered Dan Feather Sacred Flame was automatically returning to Zhu Jinfeng, replenishing her physical energy and Primordial Qi.

Through this method, Zhu Jinfeng’s Fire and Thunder techniques, previously lacking sustained energy after an initial burst, were perfectly compensated.

Ye Qingzhou even noted that although he had shaken off the Dan Feather Sacred Flame clinging to him using the "One Feather Cannot Be Added" technique, the brief contact still drained some of his physical energy and Primordial Qi.

With losses accumulating in this manner, he would only weaken, while Zhu Jinfeng would grow stronger, ultimately securing victory!

"Have you displayed your full strength? Then this battle need not continue."

Ye Qingzhou knocked Zhu Jinfeng away with one sword strike, his inner Sword Intent surging, reminiscent of the night when he shattered Zhan Lie’s spirit and will: "I have a sword, it’s called Ascension Dragon!"

In a past life, with the supreme skill Dragon-Pointing, he ascended the pinnacle of Martial Dao, mastering Gang Force and earning the title of Sword Saint.

Yet, Dragon-Pointing was ultimately a false dragon, all but a mirage of flower in the mirror, moon on the water, a facade with realm but lacking strength.

In this life, Ye Qingzhou vowed to conquer the peak with his sword in hand and climb the Ascending Dragon!

As if roused by the Ascension Dragon Sword’s Sword Intent, Zhu Jinfeng’s Celestial Phoenix True Spirit abruptly awakened, engulfing the Dan Feather Sacred Flame within her, then spreading its phoenix wings, directly projecting her True Spirit out of her body, soaring to the skies.

At this moment, celestial phenomena emerged, a blazing sun shining overhead.

It seemed like another fiery red sun had appeared in the sky, emanating infinite light and heat.

The Celestial Phoenix True Spirit, birthed from Zhu Jinfeng’s consciousness, naturally protected its master, ascended, then suddenly swooped, plunging like flaming celestial fire toward Ye Qingzhou.

Meanwhile, the Emperor’s Sword Dragon Abyss, originally dormant beneath, resonated powerfully with Ye Qingzhou’s Heart Sword, erupting in a tremor.

A storming Sword Qi surged into the sky, slicing through the arena, directly targeting the Celestial Phoenix True Spirit.

Dragon’s Roar Phoenix’s Cry!

Sword Intent burst flame!

Two exceptionally formidable forces tangled and crashed, winds swept all directions, and shockwaves spanned across vast terrains.

Ultimately, Ye Qingzhou stood unyielding after opening a technique tier, whereas Zhu Jinfeng couldn’t bear the impact and fainted.

The referee, wiping sweat from his forehead, climbed the ruined arena and loudly declared: "Ye Qingzhou wins!"

Just as everyone prepared to cheer for the new champion, the sky suddenly darkened, rain poured heavily in an instant.

Unbeknownst when, the rain transformed into blood-red rain, presenting an eerie and horrifying scene.

"Hahaha, Emperor Sword Dragon Abyss, I, Ghost Sword Sorrow, accept it gladly!"