Ning Yuyao's expression darkened slightly.
The name Xiao Luoyang almost represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship among the younger generation!
She wasn't confident in fighting him.
Ning Yuyao herself is not afraid to fight the other party, but if she is eliminated here, who else can help Shen Yunhao rescue Kong Huan?
The girl lowered her eyelids and did not answer.
This second stage is a dog-eat-dog arena; if the opponent makes a forceful move, there's nothing we can do.
However, Xiao Luoyang seemed to see through Ning Yuyao's concerns and said calmly, "Sparring is a friendly exchange, and I only seek to prove my swordsmanship, not to be eliminated."
He paused, then added a crucial piece of information: "Moreover, as long as the points exceed 20,000, even if you are eliminated, you will retain the qualification to participate in the third stage."
"What?"
Guan Yingying raised an eyebrow.
"Can the scores from the first stage be used in the second stage?"
Because they were focused on finding someone after landing, neither of them had seen the process of gaining points through elimination.
So this is a hidden benefit to points; no wonder Sword Pavilion is confident in implementing such a brutal elimination system.
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuyao felt reassured, and a pure and fervent fighting spirit slowly rose in her clear and cold eyes!
To be able to fight the number one sword prodigy in the Chronicles of Wind and Cloud under relatively fair conditions, isn't that what she longed for deep in her heart?
With a light tap of her fingertips, the Cloud Frost Sword appeared silently in her hand, its blade humming and radiating a chilling aura, pointing directly at Xiao Luoyang opposite her!
"Ning Yuyao from Guanghan Palace, please enlighten me, Senior Brother Xiao!"
The next moment, the air in the forest seemed to freeze, leaving only two equally sharp and pure sword intents colliding and surging silently!
...
at the same time.
Shen Yunhao stood quietly on the treetop, holding his breath.
Below, the three cultivators who had miraculously survived and whose points had skyrocketed were busy tending to their wounds and taking pills to restore their spiritual power. The air was thick with the stench of blood and the relief of surviving a close call.
Shen Yunhao's gaze did not linger entirely on them, but rather he was sensing the "third party" hidden in the woods.
His keen senses were due to the struggle against those fierce swords in the first stage, which helped his soul power reach a new level. Even though his cultivation level has been suppressed back to the Profound Soul realm, his soul power has become one of the greatest reliances of the cultivators here.
However, the other party was well hidden, and its exact location could not be found at all.
Clearly, they were also plotting the same scheme, waiting to take advantage of the situation, and they were incredibly patient.
"We can't wait any longer..."
Shen Yunhao thought to himself that once the three of them recovered some of their strength, the situation would become even more complicated and the risks would increase exponentially.
After a moment, Shen Yunhao took a deep breath.
He did not choose to ambush the three rogue cultivators, nor did he continue to hide. Instead, he slowly stepped out from behind the ancient tree where he was hiding and strode towards the center of the open space!
The lack of any concealment startled the three rogue cultivators who were recovering. They jumped up as if facing a formidable enemy, staring warily at the suddenly appearing burly man.
However, Shen Yunhao didn't even glance at them, his gaze sweeping towards the shadows of the dense forest behind him, and he said loudly:
"Friends in the shadows! Had enough of watching the show? How about a collaboration? Let's team up to take down these three, and we'll split the points!"
His voice echoed through the silent forest, clearly reaching every corner.
The three cultivators were taken aback by his sudden words and immediately looked around warily.
However, the scene seemed to fall into a brief silence.
After a few breaths.
Seeing that no one came out, the men sneered, "So he's just putting on an act! Brothers, he's all alone. If the three of us join forces, we can..."
Before he finished speaking, a tremor ran through the shadows behind him.
A moment later, a figure slowly walked out.
The newcomer was dressed in the blue robes of a disciple of the Azure Sky Sword Pavilion, with an ordinary appearance, and carried a sword on his back.
He didn't look at the three rogue cultivators who were like startled birds; instead, his gaze fell directly on Shen Yunhao, and he looked him up and down.
Finally, a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his lips as he calmly uttered two words:
"make a deal!"
...
Ning Yuyao and Xiao Luoyang stood facing each other, like two frozen statues.
There was no earth-shattering roar, no dazzling brilliance, only those figures that crossed paths and then separated in an instant, and the lingering, chilling aura in the air.
Guan Yingying couldn't help but widen her eyes. In her opinion, the lightning-fast exchange between the two was so fast that it was just a blur. The transitions between offense and defense were so subtle that it was impossible to tell who was better.
However, after only a moment of silence, Ning Yuyao flipped her wrist and calmly clasped her hands in a fist salute: "Senior Brother Xiao's swordsmanship is profound; I have lost."
Xiao Luo gave Ning Yuyao a deep look, his eyes filled with complex emotions, which ultimately turned into a barely audible sigh: "Thank you for yielding... What a pity!"
After he finished speaking, he said no more. His dark figure flashed and disappeared without a trace, as if he had never been there, like a shadow blending into the forest.
"Huh? This...that's it?"
Guan Yingying was stunned for a moment, then leaned forward with an incredulous look on her face, "Junior Sister, I thought you two were evenly matched...uh...how could you admit defeat?"
Ning Yuyao gazed in the direction where Xiao Luoyang had disappeared and gently shook her head. "His swordsmanship, sword intent, and soul power are all superior to mine. Most importantly, his dedication and focus on the sword path... far surpasses mine! If we continue fighting, I will definitely lose."
"What do you mean..." Guan Yingying immediately understood, and sighed with disappointment, "I knew it! His 'what a pity' probably meant that he was disappointed that your extraordinary talent was being distracted by romantic feelings, right?"
Ning Yuyao did not refute, but remained silent.
Xiao Luoyang's "What a pity" also caused a subtle change in her heart.
Today's battle made her realize the gap between her and Xiao Luoyang.
That difference isn't about talent, but about single-minded focus and dedication.
"Let's go."
Ning Yuyao suddenly spoke.
Where to?
"Go to Xuanlei Pavilion."
Guan Yingying was taken aback. "Aren't you going to find Wu Yun'er?"
"I'm not going to look anymore." Ning Yuyao gazed into the depths of the secret realm, her eyes seemingly piercing through layers of ancient trees. "Even if I find Senior Sister Wu and beat her up, what good will it do? It won't change anything."
At this point, the girl couldn't help but pout, "My husband... he's always like this. It wouldn't be right if I were always chasing after him..."
Guan Yingying opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything for a moment.
Was he woken up by Xiao Luoyang?
"Instead of worrying about him, I should find a way to become stronger, strong enough that... no matter what he faces, I can stand by his side, shield him from the storm, and protect him. As long as I can do that, I will be content."
After listening, Guan Yingying was stunned for a few seconds, then slapped her forehead: "I'm fucking speechless! I thought that after this battle with Xiao Luoyang, your love-struck brain would finally come to its senses! Turns out, you've just changed the way you continue to be a love-struck brain... What a disaster..."
Ning Yuyao ignored her senior sister's complaints, identified the direction, and flew towards the central area of the secret realm.
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