Dongfang Changming's words were an undisguised challenge.

"Hehe, this Hundred Sects Martial Arts Tournament has been going on for so long, it's time for some interesting battles."

"Indeed, Dongfang Changming and Shangguan Qingning are both top contenders in this martial arts competition. Their battle should be quite interesting."

"In my opinion, Shangguan Qingning is no match for Dongfang Changming."

"We'll only know after we see it. Miss Qingning is always low-key and composed, and never reveals her cultivation level to outsiders. We have no idea how strong she is!"

"Hey, you old codger, if you really don't believe me, how about we make a bet?"

Having witnessed too many boring battles, Dongfang Changming's challenge has piqued the interest of many faction leaders, who have even started placing bets, wagering their most prized possessions.

"There's definitely something fishy about Dongfang Changming!"

Shen Xiaohong gritted his teeth.

"Brother Xiaohong, there's no rush."

Lin Feng smiled faintly.

"Wait a moment, and everything will naturally become clear."

"Really?"

Xia Shiying, who had recovered from her injuries, rolled her eyes: "That damned Eastern Clan made me suffer a great loss, you can't let them off so easily."

"That's right!"

Li Qinghe appeared in the training ground at some point and was sitting in Xia Shiying's lap, echoing her sentiments.

Although she didn't like Lin Feng either, compared to Lin Feng, the Eastern Clan was indeed more detestable.

"Don't worry, I won't let them off easily. Even if I wanted to, my brother Xiaohong would definitely not allow it. Right?"

Lin Feng chuckled and teased.

"Of course!"

Shen Xiaohong declared righteously, "This is an outright act of demonic cultivation! I will certainly not let it go!"

Lin Feng nodded slightly.

[Xia Shiying, the Lady of Destiny, has gained favorability; reward: 1000 Destiny Points!]

[Li Qinghe, the Lady of Destiny, has gained increased favorability; reward: 1000 Destiny Points!]

"system."

Lin Feng summoned the system shop and carefully selected a talisman called "Revealing Truth Talisman." Once pasted on Dongfang Changming's body, it would allow him to reveal his true cultivation level and appearance.

After putting away the Manifestation Talisman, Lin Feng looked towards the Heavenly-level arena.

Shangguan Qingning remained expressionless, holding a white soft sword, her body radiating sword energy.

"That is..."

Lin Feng exclaimed softly, "It's sword intent!"

In all this time, he has never met a martial artist with the same sword intent as himself. This shows that sword intent is rare and precious, and also shows that Shangguan Qingning is exceptionally talented.

Dongfang Changming and Shangguan Qingning each occupied half of the arena, with an insurmountable chasm separating them. Black mist filled the air on the left, and the stench of corpses filled the air, while white light swirled around the right, with jade-like light spots slowly drifting away.

They are two extremes.

Dongfang Changming was the first to move. The divine corpse behind him, wrapped in white cloth, appeared in front of Shangguan Qingning in the blink of an eye under his command.

The stench of the corpse assaulted her senses, but Shangguan Qingning remained unfazed. She swung her white soft sword with a sudden burst of sword energy, which pierced through the corpse in an instant. Meanwhile, Dongfang Changming's actions were a feint. He appeared behind Shangguan Qingning, his spiritual energy surging and completely eroding the sword energy that filled the sky!

"A filthy corpse!"

This technique is vicious; it can use corpse energy to erode the spiritual power within a martial artist's body, forcibly turning a living person into a corpse, a living dead that is neither human nor ghost!

Shangguan Qingning lowered her eyes, not even raising her head, and casually swung her sword.

"Kiyomitsu!"

The Qingguang Sword burst forth with a white jade-colored light, instantly dispelling the corpse energy.

Dongfang Changming's expression changed slightly.

When did this woman's strength reach such a level?

If the patriarch hadn't given him the elixir, he would likely be in grave danger this time!

no!

Dongfang Changming was also a decisive person. After the test, he began to use his true abilities.

Several corpses of the Divine Realm appeared behind him. At the same time, his natal corpse, the Supreme Elder of the Eastern Clan, also appeared beside him. Without hesitation, Dongfang Changming used his true skills in controlling corpses to make the corpse attack the direction where Shangguan Qingning was.

"Clear Light Sword Intent!"

"Sword intent!"

"So that's how it is! Miss Qingning has actually comprehended the sword intent!"

"What a profound and cunning family! The Shangguan clan remained silent throughout, but when they finally spoke up, it was a huge one!"

"That old bastard Shangguan Jining is really lucky!"

The head of the Dongfang family narrowed his eyes, a surge of jealousy rising within him.

While his own son, Dongfang Xin, certainly possessed considerable talent, he was worlds apart from Shangguan Qingning, and there was simply no comparison between them.

He had considered marrying Shangguan Qingning to Dongfang Xin, but after a brief test, he received a firm refusal from Shangguan Qingning. Considering the complex and uncertain situation in the Xuan Yan Star Realm, the Dongfang family head gave up.

Who could have imagined that Shangguan Qingning would achieve what she has today?

If he had known this earlier, he would have tried every means to nip it in the bud!

Since they cannot be used by my Eastern clan, they might as well just die!

The head of the Dongfang family gripped the armrests of the chair tightly.

The battle had reached its climax. The sword energy of the Qingguang Sword mingled with the foul stench of corpses, instantly leaving the arena riddled with holes.

finally!

Dongfang Changming could no longer contain himself!

boom!

A blood-red light suddenly erupted! His cultivation level also rose steadily, and he directly broke through to the ninth level of the Divine Tribulation Realm, only half a step away from the Divine Soul Realm!

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