Clearly, the final sword strikes of Shen Yunhao and Shi Junfei had completely departed from the contest of sword techniques and skills, and had transformed into... a clash between divine artifacts!
This is not just a contest of the strength of the artifacts, but more about the power that the users of both sides can unleash.
The final result was as expected. Since neither side used the artifact in its original form, Shen Yunhao's team had a higher ranking in terms of artifacts and better coordination in using them than Shi Junfei's team.
Only then can you turn the tide and win in the final showdown!
As for why Shen Yunhao didn't use Frost Silence Spirit Attachment from the beginning... the reason is quite simple.
If Shen Yunhao had revealed his trump card from the beginning, Shi Junfei would never have launched such an attack rashly. Relying on the Crimson Light defense, if the game had dragged on until the end, it would have been hard to say who would have won or lost...
Even though he managed to win the final blow, Shen Yunhao's injuries were far more severe than Shi Junfei's. He only managed to hold on until now thanks to his strong will and determination.
In this battle... Shen Yunhao won a very tough victory!
This is also why Ning Yuyao couldn't help but rush onto the stage to catch her husband...
Shen Yunhao is now... almost completely burned out!
Just as Ning Yuyao was about to step off the arena with Shen Yunhao in her arms, an old but unusually loud voice, carrying a hint of questioning, resounded throughout the Xuanlei Pavilion like thunder.
"Wait!"
The next second, everyone's eyes were instantly focused on the speaker... the purple-robed old Taoist priest from the Tai Xuan Dao Sect.
He slowly rose, gazing intently at Ouyang Jingfeng in the center of the viewing platform. "Pavilion Master Ouyang," he said, "I have a great question troubling me, and I must speak my mind! The final reward for this Sword Dao Tournament is the divine artifact Void Illusion. Why did it manifest its power in this rogue cultivator? Moreover, this young man even used disguise to infiltrate the tournament! Given all this, does Pavilion Master Ouyang intend to provide a reasonable explanation to all of you present?"
As Qianhe Daoren questioned them, the atmosphere in the entire Xuanlei Pavilion instantly plummeted to freezing point. Everyone's gaze turned to the highest viewing platform, which they usually dared not look directly at.
Today, that place is a gathering place for heroes.
The most eye-catching place was naturally where the higher-ups of the Azure Sky Sword Pavilion were located. Pavilion Master Ouyang Jingfeng sat in the center, with the other six sword saints on his left and right. Each of them had a deep and abyss-like aura, and their sword energy was hidden and not released.
The Guanghan Palace's residence was located to the side. After Wen Ruochen left, Nie Qingshuang and Murong Xi sat upright. However, Nie Qingshuang's gaze was fixed on Shen Yunhao, as if she was also very curious about why he could use the power of illusion...
To the left of the Moon Palace stands an elderly man in a simple blue robe with a kind face. It is easy to tell that he comes from Medicine King Valley.
Further to the left is the residence of the Misty Pavilion. A handsome young man, who looks to be no more than twenty years old, sits calmly in a chair. Notably, behind him stands a figure shrouded in a wide black robe. Although her face is not visible, her slender figure clearly indicates that she is a woman.
Although Lingyin Temple and Dahuang Sect did not have any disciples participating, they still had eminent monks and powerful representatives in attendance, giving the organizer, Cangqiong Sword Pavilion, a great deal of face.
Finally, there was the Tai Xuan Dao Sect, located opposite the Guanghan Palace. The presence of all seven major righteous sects was a rare and grand spectacle.
Besides these super sects, on the viewing platform below, many high-ranking members of first-class sects were also present. Perhaps their disciples had been eliminated, but none of them had left in advance to find out the outcome of the competition.
When questioned in public by Daoist Qianhe, Ouyang Jingfeng still wore that enigmatic, gentle smile and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Qianhe, you are mistaken. The divine artifact Void Illusion has always been properly sealed by my Azure Sky Sword Pavilion. Fellow Daoist, do not make unfounded accusations and speak nonsense, lest you become a laughingstock."
Although his tone was calm, it carried an undeniable authority, accompanied by the faint clang of sword energy, demonstrating the confidence of the leader of the Sword Pavilion.
However, the moment Ouyang Jingfeng finished speaking, Shen Yunhao, who was unconscious in Ning Yuyao's arms, twitched very slightly!
It wasn't because of the pain, but a kind of indescribable throbbing and cold hatred from the depths of the soul, as if a sleeping beast had sensed the presence of its natural enemy!
Fellow Daoist Qianhe!
The name flashed through the depths of Shen Yunhao's chaotic consciousness, carrying a chilling aura.
That unremarkable old man in purple robes was actually the Daoist Qianhe, who was the one who caused Mo Yan's suffering!
Ning Yuyao keenly sensed Shen Yunhao's sudden stiffness and unnatural coldness. She instinctively tightened her grip on his arm and her beautiful eyes swept towards the purple-robed figure on the high platform.
This was also the first time she had seen the true form of Daoist Qianhe, and even her breathing became a little heavier at this moment.
Daoist Qianhe snorted coldly, "Why does Pavilion Master Ouyang have to beat around the bush? This boy disguised himself to participate in the competition and disrupted the order of the event, which is a fact! If he is not closely related to Konghuan, how could he have activated the power of the divine artifact? Shouldn't the Sword Pavilion give an explanation to all the fellow cultivators in the world for such behavior? Could it be that the Sword Pavilion's selection mechanism is just a formality, or... there is another hidden story?"
Faced with this barrage of aggressive questions, Ouyang Jingfeng's smile finally faded a bit.
He remained silent for a moment, then his reaction surprised everyone.
"What you say, fellow Daoist, is not without reason. It is indeed a dereliction of duty on the part of our Sword Pavilion's supervising disciples to disguise themselves and sneak into the conference."
His gaze swept across the entire arena, finally settling on Shen Yunhao in Ning Yuyao's arms. "In that case, to maintain the fairness of the tournament, I hereby declare that the contestant 'Super Strong' is hereby declared invalid as his identity is unknown and he participated in the tournament in disguise. All his results in this Kendo Tournament are hereby voided!"
"What? I'll fuck you..."
Upon hearing this, Nie Qingshuang almost slammed her hand on the table and stood up, but Murong Xi, who was standing to the side, quickly stopped her.
"Qing Shuang, calm down!" Murong Xi whispered, "That old fox Ouyang Jingfeng! He organized this sword tournament just to lure this kid out. Even if you help him keep his place in the top ten, it won't make a difference; it will only make that kid the target of everyone's criticism!"
Seeing that Ouyang Jingfeng had so decisively disqualified Shen Yunhao, Daoist Qianhe did not choose to press the matter further, but instead let out a sarcastic laugh: "Heh, Pavilion Master Ouyang is indeed decisive, but it's a pity for us disciples who have worked so hard to cultivate and honorably made it into the top ten. Now it seems that even if they have secured a spot in the top ten, they are probably completely out of luck with that true Void Illusion Artifact, aren't they?"
After saying this, Daoist Qianhe glanced lightly at the unconscious Shen Yunhao below, his intentions becoming increasingly clear.
These words were like pouring cold water into boiling oil.
Everyone immediately wondered, why could Shen Yunhao use the power of Void Illusion? Was it because... Void Illusion already had a master? Or perhaps, Shen Yunhao was the chosen master of Void Illusion within the Sword Pavilion!
So what are they hoping to gain by participating in this competition?
The leaders of each faction suddenly realized what was happening, and whispers spread like a tide.
After being repeatedly humiliated in public by Daoist Qianhe, Ouyang Jingfeng's face darkened completely.
"Damn it, this stinking Taoist priest is never going to stop!"
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