In the eastern arena of the Fist Emperor Sect, Tian Fan stood quietly atop the stage. Below, several members of the Great Sealing Sect cheered in support of him.
From the side of the The Yin-Yang Sect, a man in black slowly ascended the stage. Tian Fan recognized him—he had encountered this man on the outskirts of the Fist Emperor Sect last time. Back then, he was the only one who hadn’t taken action. However, Tian Fan knew the reason he didn’t move: it was because of the Yin-Yang Sword he wielded. The power of a divine weapon was something this man dared not challenge.
The black-robed man’s gaze was cold, and he carried an ordinary-looking longsword in his hand, devoid of any dazzling energy radiance.
Tian Fan calmly looked at the man and said, “You’re Jian Hongming, right? This should be our second meeting.”
Jian Hongming’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Relying on a divine weapon doesn’t mean anything. If you plan to use the Yin-Yang Sword again, there’s no point in continuing this match.”
Tian Fan chuckled lightly, the corner of his mouth curling in disdain.
“Why should I? Your sword may look plain, but do you really think I’d believe someone at the Cloud Heaven realm would use an ordinary iron sword?”
Jian Hongming’s expression shifted slightly, surprised by Tian Fan’s keen insight. He hadn’t expected Tian Fan to notice that his sword was no ordinary weapon. Just as Jian Hongming was about to respond, Tian Fan continued speaking.
“Although members of the The Yin-Yang Sect are shameless, I won’t use the Yin-Yang Sword this time. Let’s see just how strong someone at the Cloud Heaven realm really is!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Fan made his move. He raised his right hand, and his longsword spun to a strange angle, its tip aiming directly at Jian Hongming. Facing a powerful Cloud Heaven cultivator, Tian Fan showed no fear and launched the first strike.
“Hmph, reckless fool!”
Jian Hongming sneered and swung his sword backward, dodging Tian Fan’s attack. He swiftly moved to Tian Fan’s left side and slashed downward at his head with ruthless precision.
Tian Fan’s sword shimmered with bursts of silver light, which split into forty-nine silver sword beams, all surging towards Jian Hongming’s blade.
Clang!
The collision forced Tian Fan to retreat. He stood at a distance, watching Jian Hongming with a calm expression.
Jian Hongming did not pursue further. He sneered at Tian Fan, his gaze full of contempt.
“I only used thirty percent of my strength just now. Without the Yin-Yang Sword, you are nothing—you’re not even worth a finger of mine.”
Below the stage, Sun Yueying and Li Yanyang looked furious, and even the usually gentle Li Yunhua furrowed his brows in anger. The arrogance of the The Yin-Yang Sect members was too much to bear.
The two judges beneath the stage shook their heads slightly. They could easily tell that Tian Fan’s cultivation was only at the Spirit Condensation stage. Defeating someone from the Cloud Heaven realm was nearly impossible unless he possessed a heaven-defying talent.
“All of you from the The Yin-Yang Sect are so arrogant and shameless! Jian Hongming, so what if you’re at the Cloud Heaven realm? Let’s see what you can do to me!”
In that moment, Tian Fan exuded an unparalleled dominance. Golden light flickered around him as his sword sliced through the air repeatedly. Countless golden sword beams appeared, crisscrossing around him like tiny tadpoles, encircling Tian Fan at the center.
“Hmph, petty tricks! Watch me break them!”
Jian Hongming sneered and twisted his sword, causing it to fly from his hand. The sword spun rapidly in front of him, emitting a faint red glow. His aura surged several times over. As Tian Fan closed in, Jian Hongming raised his hand, and the spinning sword gathered a massive red sword force, blasting toward Tian Fan’s golden sword beams.
A deafening explosion echoed across the arena, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Dust filled the air, obscuring the audience’s view.
“How do you think that went?”
A Fist Emperor Sect elder asked the Flying Sword Sect elder beside him. Both served as referees for the match.
“That strike from Jian Hongming was powerful, but Tian Fan from the Great Sealing Sect isn’t weak either. I believe he can withstand it,” the Flying Sword Sect elder said, his eyes fixed on the battlefield.
The Fist Emperor Sect elder chuckled. “Heh, old friend, I heard what happened yesterday. Tian Fan defeated the second strongest member of your sect but showed mercy. Is that why you’ve taken a liking to him?”
The Flying Sword Sect elder smiled faintly. “No. Tian Fan is a noble-hearted young man. Not only did he spare Nie Dao, but he also saved him in a critical moment and healed his wounds. With such a kind spirit, it’s only natural that we respect him. But that’s not the reason I believe he can handle Jian Hongming’s strike. I simply think this boy is truly strong.”
The Fist Emperor Sect elder was momentarily taken aback. He hadn’t expected his old friend to speak so highly of a young man. It was unprecedented. Without saying more, the elder continued watching the arena.
As the dust settled, the silhouettes of both fighters emerged. Jian Hongming, dressed in black, stood tall with his sword in hand, not a scratch on him. He hadn’t even moved a single step.
On the other side, Tian Fan’s face was pale, and a trace of blood stained the corner of his mouth. It was clear he had taken some damage from the previous clash.
“Hmph. See? Without the Yin-Yang Sword, you’re just a useless piece of trash!”
Jian Hongming raised his sword, pointing its tip at Tian Fan, mocking him with a sneer.
“Yes, Senior Brother! Kill that useless scum! Kill that little beast!”
“Take revenge for us! Destroy that despicable animal!”
The The Yin-Yang Sect members shouted loudly from the stands, drawing the ire of many spectators. Everyone had already witnessed the shamelessness of the The Yin-Yang Sect’s young master during the Four Sect Martial Competition. Yet, no one dared to interfere.
The members of the Great Sealing Sect glared at the The Yin-Yang Sect disciples in anger. Even Zi Ying displayed intense displeasure, itching to charge over and teach them a lesson. However, Sun Yueying held her back, knowing that private fights were forbidden here. She also feared Zi Ying might get hurt.
Li Yunhua and Di Fu, now both Cloud Heaven experts after their recent training, radiated killing intent. Their mere gaze was enough to silence the jeering The Yin-Yang Sect disciples, though those disciples still glared venomously at Tian Fan.
“Ha! Did you hear that, you worthless animal? I’m going to finish you off right now!”
Jian Hongming brandished his sword, laughing mockingly at Tian Fan.
Hearing the words “worthless” and “animal”, Tian Fan’s expression darkened.
Once, in the Soaring Dragon Dynasty, he had been unable to cultivate. The other princes, born to different mothers, constantly ridiculed him, and the word he heard the most was “worthless”. How laughable. Brothers, part of the same family, yet they treated him that way simply because he couldn’t cultivate.
But what enraged him even more was the word “animal”. It was an insult to the mother he had never met. His mother was the only emotional anchor in his heart during his twenty years in the Soaring Dragon Dynasty, and he would not allow anyone to desecrate her memory!
Silver light surged from Tian Fan’s body. A lotus bloomed beneath his feet, and his sword drifted from his hand, spinning gently above his head.
For the first time, killing intent radiated from Tian Fan’s cold gaze as he stared at Jian Hongming.
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