The match between Xiao Fan and Gou Kun ended quickly, faster than anyone had imagined.

Xiao Fan only needed to make one strike to finish the job.

Gou Kun stared blankly at the gleaming spirit blade in front of him and Xiao Fan's calm face, a bitter smile on his face, feeling very unwilling.

He was full of confidence, carrying the expectations of the Axe Gang members. He even deliberately chose a seemingly weak opponent, but it turned out to be a big shot.

Gou Kun managed to utter a few words with difficulty, "I lost."

Xiao Fan sheathed his sword, awaiting his next opponent.

His round ended too quickly; the others are still locked in fierce battle, and he needs to wait a while.

Before anyone could react, it was over. They had all thought they would see Xiao Fan get completely humiliated and outmaneuvered.

The fact that Gou Kun of the Axe Gang was killed so quickly was something they never expected.

"This! I really wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes."

"Who says otherwise? Did you see that slash? It was as fast as thunder, as powerful as a tiger, so fast and fierce that it instantly killed Gou Kun."

"As expected, geniuses cannot be judged by common sense. I knew he must have something special, otherwise how could he have caught the eye of the Qingyun Sect?"

"Hmph, don't be so hindsight. You didn't say that before."

The members of the Heavenly Sword Sect were very excited; they had taken a step closer to their goal.

Deng Tianning laughed heartily, "Xiao Fan really didn't disappoint us."

Zhou Jian chuckled, "Not bad, just my usual performance."

Yu Jing was also in a good mood. "Being able to train someone like this makes me even more eager to meet Qin Feng, the person you've been talking about."

Deng Tianning said, "Master, Qin Feng is very interesting. You would definitely like him if you met him."

Zhou Jian echoed:

"Tian Ning is right. Qin Feng's talent and potential are even more terrifying. At such a young age, his cultivation has already surpassed mine."

It's been so long, and there's still no news of him. I wonder where that kid has gone.

Deng Tianning shook his head. "Who knows? Young people just can't sit still and love to run around."

Tang Yao had been watching Xiao Fan closely. He nodded; Xiao Fan had performed well, even better than he had expected.

This was partly due to Gou Kun's carelessness, but it's still quite good.

The bad mood I felt after losing the previous Foundation Establishment round has improved a bit.

Xu Yiming's eyes lit up the moment Xiao Fan drew his sword. He was quite surprised by the domineering and fierce power of the strike.

He, who was not very interested in the competition at first, has now become interested.

He actually took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Tang Yao.

"Not bad, Tang Yao. Where did you find such a skilled swordsman? I don't recall any factions within the Qingyun Sect's jurisdiction that use swords."

Tang Yao looked at him with interest. "What's wrong? Weren't you supposed to be indifferent to everything this time? Why are you interested in a teenager?"

Xu Yiming snorted coldly and said unhappily, "I was just asking. Take it or leave it."

Tang Yao chuckled, "It's no harm in telling you. This is a genius from the Heavenly Sword Sect, which is a newly established force."

Xu Yiming was even more puzzled upon hearing this. "Heavenly Sword Sect? Doesn't that sound like they use swords? This person uses a knife, and a very domineering one at that. Are you kidding me?"

Tang Yao shook his head and replied:

"I don't know about that, but I'm not lying to you."

"The Central Plains are so vast, with so many opportunities; perhaps someone has received some kind of inheritance. Isn't that perfectly normal?"

Xu Yiming nodded and said nothing more. He turned his gaze to other battlefields, hoping to find another surprise for himself.

Upon closer inspection, he indeed discovered some battles that piqued his interest.

Xu Yiming is at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his father is the Martial Emperor of the Tianchi Dynasty. His vision and knowledge are broader than those of ordinary people.

He noticed Yin Tiantian, who was currently in battle.

Yin Tiantian abandoned her usual carefree demeanor, her face becoming serious and imposing, exuding an aura of empress-like authority.

Through this period of cultivation, under the personal guidance of Zhou Jian and Yu Jing, and through learning and comprehending the Chixiao inheritance, she has made great progress.

Her cultivation has advanced to the late Golden Core stage, and her swordsmanship has made a qualitative leap. She has comprehended sword intent and possesses a touch of the empress's domineering aura.

Yin Tiantian gave a light shout, and a sword light appeared, sharp and fast, like a meteor streaking across the sky, heading towards her opponent with lightning speed.

Xu Yiming sensed the sword's power and domineering aura within its light and said to Tang Yao, "It seems you've put in a lot of effort for this competition. This woman is no simple character either."

Tang Yao smiled slightly, "Hehe, just good luck."

Xu Yiming snorted coldly and glanced at Tang Yao.

"Don't tell me this woman is from some newly established faction. I've seen plenty of the sharpness and ferocity of swordsmanship."

But this kind of domineering aura containing imperial power is not so easy to cultivate. Could it be that you used some kind of price to bring it from somewhere else?

This spiritual vein is nothing special; I know the assessments for Qingxuan Sect disciples are quite important.

Tang Yao was taken aback, then burst into laughter, pointing at Xu Yiming and saying:

"You're overthinking it. You're right, the sect's assessment of us is indeed very important, but everything is done according to the rules."

Don't worry, the people I selected are all from the jurisdiction of the Qingxuan Sect.

However, you're right about one thing: she really does come from a newly established faction called the Heavenly Sword Sect, haha.

Tang Yao frowned and recalled:

"Heavenly Sword Sect, that sounds familiar. Wait, that young boy from earlier was also from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Are you saying this woman is also from the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

"I've never heard of the Heavenly Sword Sect before, and suddenly two extraordinary talents have appeared."

With his hands behind his back, Tang Yao said with a hint of smugness, "Maybe it's just my good fortune that I appeared when I needed it."

Xu Yiming gave him a mocking glance and said quietly:

"Stop being so vain, wake up, stop dreaming, the outcome is still uncertain."

Don't forget, you've already lost one round. If you lose this round, the game is over.

Upon hearing this, Tang Yao became serious. Xu Yiming was right, and he couldn't help but turn his gaze to the battlefield.

Yin Tiantian's opponent was also a sword cultivator from the Biyun Sword Sect, named Pan Qing, who was also a master of swordsmanship.

Pan Qing raised an eyebrow, his expression solemn. Sensing the sharpness of the sword light, he dared not be careless and quickly unleashed several sword energies to counter it.

Then, after Yin Tiantian unleashed a sword beam, she didn't stop. She then unleashed eight more sword beams in succession, for a total of nine sword beams, which then attacked her opponent.

Pan Qing's sword light was instantly shattered when it met Yin Tiantian's sword light.

This was something he hadn't expected. Yin Tiantian's sword light didn't stop; it continued towards him.

Pan Qing was in a state of panic and was overwhelmed.

Using the cover of the sword's edge, Yin Tiantian darted behind Pan Qing, placed the sword against his neck, and spoke indifferently.

"You lost."