At this moment, Tian Fan was gravely injured, yet he resolutely looked upward.
Upon hearing Li Yunyang’s words, Jian Hongming was shocked, his expression immediately changing. If Tian Fan truly wielded the Yin-Yang Sword, he would have no chance at all—defeat would be inevitable.
He observed Tian Fan’s expression, feeling a bit uneasy, worried that Tian Fan might indeed bring out the Yin-Yang Sword to strike him. But in the end, he breathed a sigh of relief, as Tian Fan had no intention of using the Yin-Yang Sword. Instead, his right hand formed a sword gesture, and a silver sword light flickered unsteadily, pointing straight at the heavens.
“Hmph, how reckless!”
Seeing Tian Fan refraining from using the Yin-Yang Sword and merely condensing sword light through True Qi, Jian Hongming was both relieved and annoyed. He was glad Tian Fan wasn’t using the Yin-Yang Sword, so he wouldn’t lose, but at the same time, he felt underestimated, which greatly angered him. Several sword lights slashed down, putting immense pressure on Tian Fan.
“Seal!”
Tian Fan murmured as a silver formation appeared above, blocking Jian Hongming’s attack. However, another sword light slashed down, shattering the silver formation, causing Tian Fan to spit blood and stumble back again.
Tian Fan was deeply shocked. Those at the Cloud Heaven level were indeed far too powerful, truly beyond the capacity of those at the Spirit Condensation level. Yet he was undaunted, for with the protection of the Divine Spirit Heavenly Heart Art, there was absolutely no way Jian Hongming could kill him.
In midair, Jian Hongming was even more astonished. He was at the Cloud Heaven level, yet even with so many attacks, he still hadn’t defeated Tian Fan, who was merely at the peak of Spirit Condensation.
The battle resumed, with Jian Hongming in the air, occasionally swinging his sword while launching successive attacks on Tian Fan, causing the wounds on Tian Fan’s body to continuously increase.
“Ugh…”
Another mouthful of blood sprayed from Tian Fan’s mouth. Struggling to stand, his gaze was resolute as he fiercely wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth with his right hand.
“You little beast, you’re tough to beat!”
Furious, Jian Hongming stretched out a large red energy hand towards Tian Fan. Tian Fan’s eyes turned icy as he activated “Hundred Illusions,” his form appearing all over the arena.
“Hmph, using that move again? Useless!”
Jian Hongming sneered as the red hand expanded again, covering everything below.
Boom…
Dust filled the air before slowly dispersing, and Jian Hongming’s smile froze. There was no sign of Tian Fan beneath. Suddenly, a sense of danger surged in Jian Hongming’s mind. From his left, a golden fist shot toward him, sending him crashing down from the sky.
Cough, cough…
Tian Fan’s physical body was incredibly strong. With a single punch, he made Jian Hongming spit blood, his body plummeting downward. Meanwhile, Tian Fan showed no mercy. His eyes glowed with golden light as he fully unleashed “Desire Without Trace,” releasing dozens of powerful spiritual energies in silence, instantly targeting the unprepared Jian Hongming.
“Ah…”
A scream escaped Jian Hongming’s mouth as he fell to the ground with a thud, clutching his head in agony. Those watching were stunned—what was happening? Only Li Yunyang and Sun Yueying knew that it was Tian Fan’s secret technique, an invisible killer. Zi Ying’s eyes sparkled; ever since she saw Tian Fan use this technique before, she had constantly been interested in learning it from him.
“D*mn it! Ah, I’ll kill you!”
However, Jian Hongming, being a Cloud Heaven-level powerhouse, had an exceptionally strong soul, making it difficult to kill him so easily. He roared as he got up from the ground, erecting a sword barrier to guard against Tian Fan’s mysterious attacks. At the same time, his True Qi surged around him, distorting the space, making him seem terrifying.
Tian Fan didn’t retreat a single step. Lotus flowers appeared beneath his feet, and the “卍” symbol rotated above his head. Fearlessly, he charged forward. Eighty-one sword lights emerged around his body, radiating an intense killing aura.
The Ninefold Unity was immensely powerful, but under the overwhelming True Qi of Jian Hongming, it still shattered. Even the final, strongest sword merely made Jian Hongming sway slightly. Tian Fan, under the immense force of Jian Hongming’s aura, retreated step by step, coughing up blood with each step back.
“Little Fan, use the Yin-Yang Sword!”
Below the arena, Li Yunyang shouted anxiously, reminding Tian Fan, startling Li Yunhua beside him.
“Is it real?”
Zi Ying, puffing her cheeks in annoyance, threw a soft fist at Li Yunhua, instantly giving him a black eye. He didn’t even consider the timing and had asked such a question.
Li Yunhua sulked off, muttering, “Who did I provoke? I only asked a question.”
On the stage, Tian Fan appeared extremely battered, his body stained with blood, yet he still showed no sign of preparing to use the Yin-Yang Sword. Silver energy radiated from his body once more as a Five Elements Seal surrounded him, with a silver formation rotating around him.
Without waiting for Jian Hongming to attack, he once again charged forward to engage with him. This time, Jian Hongming didn’t ascend, as Tian Fan no longer posed even the slightest threat to him. A red energy hand reached out.
Slap…
Although it wasn’t the Yin-Yang Hand Seal, it was a move at the Cloud Heaven level. Tian Fan was instantly sent flying, spitting blood once again.
Bang…
A large foot struck, and unable to dodge, Tian Fan was kicked in the back, sending him flying forward. His body was nearly torn apart. If it weren’t for his unique physique and cultivation of the Divine Spirit Heavenly Heart Art, an unparalleled technique, he might have been reduced to dust by now.
Jian Hongming stood in front, looking down coldly at Tian Fan lying on the ground. His face was extremely grim, and he spoke in an icy tone:
“Compared to the Cloud Heaven realm, you are nothing but an ant. No, even less than an ant. What do you have to compete with me? Killing you is easier than crushing an ant!”
Jian Hongming spared no words, ruthlessly humiliating Tian Fan.
“To hell with you, Jian Hongming!”
In the crowd, Li Yunyang could no longer hold back. His face showed anger as he shouted loudly at Jian Hongming.
“Hmph, you pest! Stop barking from over there. After I kill this waste, my Yin Yang Sect will wage war against your Great Sealing Sect. Then, I’ll take you down!”
Jian Hongming’s face twisted with fury as he glared at Li Yunyang.
“You’re nothing but despicable trash! Xiao Fan, bring out your Yin Yang Sword and slice him up!”
Li Yunyang showed no restraint in his rebuke, shouting in rage.
Jian Hongming shot him a cold glance before ignoring him, turning his focus back.
Opposite him, Tian Fan struggled to stand up once more, his body hunched and his eyes barely open, panting heavily. Then he straightened up again. This time, he activated every technique within him—the Divine Celestial Heart Sutra shielded his body, while the Five Elements Method formed a silver barrier around him.
A lotus appeared under his feet, a “Swast!ka” symbol spun above his head, and a divine gleam flickered in his eyes. With “Desire Without Trace” activated, his right hand formed a sword gesture, a silver light sword flickering in and out of existence. Once again, he charged at Jian Hongming.
“He’s insane!”
“This guy is truly insane!”
Everyone in the crowd was shocked. Tian Fan was clearly at death’s door, yet he continued to charge forward fearlessly. It was almost suicidal.
“Xiao Fan, stop!”
“Little Tian, stop!”
Several people from the Great Sealing Sect shouted.
An elder from the Flying Sword Sect jumped up, ready to end the match. He truly didn’t want to see this noble-hearted young man fall. However, someone beside him held him back. The elder from the Fist Emperor Sect shook his head gently; intervening would violate the rules. Helpless, the elder sighed and sat back down.
Boom…
A massive red hand struck out, and without surprise, Tian Fan was once again sent flying, coughing up blood as he landed motionless on the ground.
“Haha, let’s see if you’re still alive!”
Jian Hongming laughed. The Flying Sword Sect elder looked somewhat crestfallen, while the people from the Great Sealing Sect were stunned, seemingly unable to accept the outcome. Members of the Yin Yang Sect, however, were laughing and jeering excitedly. Finally, the Fist Emperor Sect elder sighed deeply and stood to announce the result. But just then, Tian Fan’s body moved again as he slowly rose from the ground.
“Haha, Xiao Fan is okay!”
Li Yunyang shouted joyfully, his tiger-like eyes brimming with tears, and the others from his group cheered excitedly. Members of the Yin Yang Sect wore dark expressions—why was this guy so hard to kill?
Jian Hongming looked surprised, then sneered coldly:
“You’re one stubborn beast! You still won’t die! This time, I’ll give you no chance; I’ll kill you for sure!”
Tian Fan lifted his head, his gaze as cold as ice.
“This is the third time. Not even a god could save you today!”
His chilling words held no emotion. He wouldn’t forget being called a “beast” three times.
Jian Hongming scoffed, about to say something mocking, but suddenly an immensely powerful aura emanated from Tian Fan.
It was holy, dignified, and dominating!
At the same time, the sky above the Fist Emperor Sect darkened instantly, filled with dense clouds, rolling thunder, and flashes of lightning, casting a somber shadow across the heavens and earth.
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