"My name is Chen Que."
"Please enlighten me!"
Chen Que crossed his arms and surveyed the millions of cultivators below the platform. There was not a trace of stage fright on his face.
The rules of this Sword Showdown are one-on-one, with participants appearing in turn based on the number of people who registered previously. If a participant remains undefeated, they can continue fighting indefinitely.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, Du Ming from Icefire City, has come to seek your guidance."
A whooshing sound rang out, and a streak of light landed on the high platform. There stood a man holding a long sword, his fighting spirit burning like fire, staring straight at Chen Que.
"It's Du Ming."
“A direct descendant of the Du family for three generations, he was born with both water and fire spiritual roots and cultivates both elements simultaneously. Moreover, he is only a thousand years old and is now a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Mahayana realm.”
"Is Chen Que any good?"
"Yes, I've never heard of this guy before. He's probably just some weakling who's here to join in the fun."
As the discussion in the arena began, Chen Que and Du Ming had already started their battle. The two exchanged blows, using various sword techniques and spells with fluid grace.
It has a certain charm, making one feel that this is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Du Ming's water and fire elements condensed on the sword, instantly plunging this space into a state of extreme ice and fire.
One moment it's a fire dragon, the next it's an ice dragon, all erupting from the sword.
But Chen Que was no pushover either. Once he used the Heavenly Sword Manual, his vast and unparalleled domineering swordsmanship overwhelmed Du Ming.
"You're incredibly strong!"
Du Ming was sent flying by a single sword strike. Wiping a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, he said in a solemn tone, "Such an overbearing and unparalleled sword technique, from which school or sect does it originate?"
"You're not bad either!"
After Chen Que finished speaking, he raised his hand and unleashed a domineering and unparalleled sword aura. This attack was terrifying, causing Du Ming to dare not be careless at all, and he once again engaged in battle with him.
The hearts of all the cultivators present were gripped by this exciting battle.
soon.
In the end, Du Mingqi was one move too slow and was sent flying off the platform. He knew very well that if Chen Que hadn't held back, he would already be a dead man.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen, for sparing my life."
If someone dies here, no one will hold them accountable, because when cultivators fight, swords and spears are indiscriminate, and who cares about whose life or death?
Chen Que nodded slightly.
He continued to cup his hands in a gesture of challenge to those in the arena.
The rule of this tournament is that Chen Que, whoever remains unbeatable, will be the undisputed champion.
Gradually.
Another person went up.
The two resumed their fight.
Upon seeing the scene before him, Kuafu, who was sitting there, smiled.
During his previous battle with Du Ming, Chen Que had already discovered the secret within the latter's body.
It turns out that the reason why Chen Que could no longer break through to the Earth Immortal realm after learning the secret manual was because the manual was a sword spirit in disguise.
After Chen Que began practicing, the sword spirit automatically entered his spiritual sea. For many years, Chen Que had never felt that the spiritual energy he had absorbed was being drained by the sword spirit.
so.
This Heavenly Sword Manual empowered Chen Que, but it also severely restricted him.
As cultivators progress further, it becomes increasingly difficult to advance their cultivation level, because both comprehension and spiritual energy are indispensable; otherwise, they will be unable to break through again.
Most of the spiritual energy he painstakingly absorbed was taken by the sword spirit within his body. If he could break through this barrier, it would truly be the most extraordinary event in the world.
"This kid is really something!"
"Four Mahayana Realm cultivators in a row were no match for Chen Que."
"Yes, this person is indeed quite capable."
The crowd began to discuss the matter again, because since Chen Que arrived at the platform, several cultivators had been defeated by him.
Even the three Holy Lords looked at Chen Que with a hint of admiration.
soon.
Five days later, during which Chen Que had defeated countless sword cultivators.
Every time he cupped his hands and looked at the crowd, they felt a chill. This person was indeed too strong, as if there was no way to defeat him.
By this time, no one dared to go up to that high platform anymore.
It's obvious.
The four sword kings of Qingyun City were all defeated by Chen Que. If anyone goes up now, wouldn't they just be waiting to be defeated?
There's no other way.
Upon witnessing this scene, the Lord of Qingyun City knew that the grand event was drawing to a close, because the rules were simple: only cultivators below the Mahayana Realm could participate in this Sword Raising Ceremony.
"Congratulations, Chen Que."
The Lord of Qingyun City stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he looked at the young man on the stage. His voice carried a hint of satisfaction as he said, "You are the first place winner of this year's Yangjian Tournament!"
A flash of light appeared in his sleeve, and a golden pill flew out, heading towards Chen Que. Chen Que caught it, his eyes shining with excitement.
As expected, the City Lord of Qingyun announced that this pill was indeed the famous Immortal Transformation Pill, which gave cultivators a 50% chance of breaking through their cultivation level.
Chen Que swallowed it without hesitation, then sat upright on the high platform, secretly circulating his magic power throughout his body.
He had long anticipated breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm, and now he finally had hope. He could almost see himself reaching the Earth Immortal Realm.
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