A magnificent firework bloomed in mid-air, and people within a ten-mile radius felt the intense tremor.

Xiu Qiyu knelt on the ground, her right hand supporting the Shadowless Sword, leaving a long mark on the ground. Her white clothes, which were usually neat, were now covered with many wounds.

Tu Ba's situation wasn't much better; his giant body crashed heavily to the ground, creating a huge crater.

The land, which was usually a deadly weapon in his hands, now aggravated his injuries.

"Cough, cough." Blood seeped from the corner of Tu Ba's mouth. He never expected that Xiu Qiyu, this freshman, could actually fight him to this extent.

He was completely powerless; even a Foundation Establishment cultivator could easily kill him.

I wonder how Xiu Qiyu is doing.

Xiu Qiyu was no better off. Tu Ba was a powerful, offensive enemy, and a head-on battle with Tu Ba was indeed exhilarating.

However, this was the most disheveled he had ever been since arriving on the Blue Ocean Continent. His true essence was completely exhausted, and his internal organs were still aching from the impact of the final blow.

He wondered if Xiao Yezi had sensed anything. Xiao Yezi had just returned, and he didn't want her to worry.

Xiu Qiyu's first injury caught Ye Xiru off guard. At the cave entrance, she almost fell in and was left with nothing but her body.

Fortunately, Zishu pulled her back.

"Junior Sister, what's wrong?" Her face looked so pale. It's really unacceptable for her to make such a mistake during cultivation.

Ye Xiruo shook her head: "I'm fine. Brother Xiu Qi is injured, and I'm a little worried about him."

"You and him—"

“I signed the contract voluntarily, so don’t blame him. Without his protection, I might not have even seen my master before I died under the claws of wild beasts.”

"Don't speak, go back and meditate properly."

Who could it be? Did Brother Xiu Qi go up Sword Mountain, or did he fight with someone?

The battle between Xiu Qiyu and Tu Ba at the Heavenly Sword Sect naturally attracted a lot of attention. However, their earth-shattering fight was so terrifying that it was impossible to get close. Therefore, the curious onlookers who followed behind the two had no choice but to keep their distance, fearing that they would be caught up in their battle.

This battle between the two truly opened their eyes. No one could say for sure how strong Xiu Qiyu was; being on the eleventh floor of the Sword Tower already spoke volumes. However, today's battle between Xiu Qiyu and Tu Ba truly revealed his terrifying strength. The two were evenly matched, locked in a fierce struggle.

They almost forgot that they came to laugh at Xiu Qiyu, not to cheer him on. Xiu Qiyu's sword and Tu Ba's blade both had a hint of Daoist essence. Although they couldn't understand it, they knew that the two were far beyond their level.

It's ridiculous that they had previously bet that Xiu Qiyu would definitely lose.

Now, Xiu Qiyu has stood up, straightened her clothes, put away her Shadowless Sword, and is preparing to continue walking towards Heavenly Sword Peak.

Is Tu Ba still in the pit? After a while, Tu Ba stood up unsteadily, dusted himself off, and shouldered his giant sword.

"Wait, kid."

"Is there anything else?" Xiu Qiyu stopped in her tracks.

"You are very strong."

"You're very strong too."

Onlookers commented: "It seems these two started as enemies, but now they're starting to appreciate each other."

"I, Tu Ba, am determined to be your friend."

"I'm leaving."

"Wait, both of you stop right there."

The onlookers remarked, "That looks like someone from the enforcement team." Oh no, Xiu Qiyu has been targeted by the enforcement team. They were really looking forward to seeing what would happen.

The enforcement team members were all dressed in black sword robes with long swords hanging at their waists. The leader was a cold and beautiful woman who walked step by step in front of Xiu Qiyu and Tu Ba. The other twenty people stood in two pairs behind her.

This group of people all exuded a murderous aura, which became even more pronounced when they gathered together. They were people who were used to killing, as could be seen from the awe-inspiring looks in the eyes of those around them.

Even Tu Ba's rugged face showed a hint of annoyance. It was all his fault. He shouldn't have attacked directly. Instead, he should have invited Xiu Qiyu to go to the arena for a good fight. Now he had been caught by the law enforcement team. The evidence was conclusive and undeniable.

"What is it?"

"You fought in a non-combat zone without cause, causing great damage."

"He struck first."

"I don't care who started it, the consequences are caused by both of you, so you should both bear the responsibility."

"I will compensate for this loss. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

"Stop—" Leng Shuang walked up to Xiu Qiyu with a stern face.

Xiu Qiyu raised an eyebrow, hoping that the law enforcement team was truly as fair and upright as they appeared.

"You've violated the sect's rules, Tu Ba. You should know the consequences, shouldn't you?"

"I started this whole thing; it has nothing to do with Xiu Qiyu."

"You know the rules of the enforcement team."

“I’m telling the truth. You can ask anyone for the whole story.”

"Confined for a month. Men, take him away."

"Yes, Captain."

If it were Tu Ba and Xiu Qiyu in their prime, they wouldn't have taken these people seriously. But now, they're practically crippled and were easily subdued.

"What else do you two have to say?"

Xiu Qiyu sneered: "Where were you when Tu Ba pointed his knife at me? Should I have just stood there and accepted my fate of being hacked to death?"

"You can take cover first."

"Give me a reason to run away. As a swordsman, would you run away?"

Leng Shuang's already cold and beautiful face grew even colder.

"I don't ask for reasons or processes, I only look at the result, and the result is that the two of you violated the sect's rules together."

"What a fine way to say you don't ask about reasons or processes, only about results. I hope that one day when you face my Shadowless Form, you'll have enough speed to escape, and the same goes for everyone else?"

"You're threatening me." Leng Shuang stared at Xiu Qiyu's face, as if trying to see through his soul.

"After all, I'm also very curious: between the sect's rules and your life, which would you choose?"

"You bastard." Leng Shuang's whip lashed out at Xiu Qiyu, instantly staining his white clothes with blood.

"Good heavens? Cold Frost is actually angry."