Ge Qing’s voice slowly drifted down from the sky.

“The Great Xia Sword Sect, versus the Xuantian Sect!”

“Disciples of both sects, prepare to take the stage!”

“Additionally, since only seven disciples from the Great Xia Sword Sect are participating, the remaining three slots are void and will not count towards any scores!”

As these words were spoken, the onlookers outside the arena burst into an uproar!

“What? They’re continuing with just seven people?”

“Tch… Isn’t that pretty normal?”

“The Great Xia Sword Sect is currently ranked fiftieth; moving up even one spot is a win!”

However, someone quickly retorted, “On the contrary, I think the disciples of the Great Xia Sword Sect this year have quite a bit of spirit.”

“Even though only seven remain, they still dare to step up and compete.”

“That’s how we cultivators should be—brave and willing to fight!”

These words immediately won the agreement of many.

Li Guanqi took a deep breath, looked around at his companions, and said in a deep voice, “Do your best!”

Everyone nodded solemnly.

Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh!

Each of them swiftly ascended the platform, and soon the disciples of the Xuantian Sect also took their places.

The disciples of the Xuantian Sect, clad in blue robes, had eyes filled with disdain and malice—Li Guanqi took note of these subtle gestures.

Exhaling a breath, Li Guanqi murmured to himself, “This battle… won’t be easy…”

Whoosh!

Standing before Li Guanqi was a sharp-eared, monkey-cheeked youth, his triangular eyes flickering with a cold glint!

The youth, drawing his sword, mocked Li Guanqi.

“Is that cripple teaching you sword techniques?”

“Ha! My master beat him like a dog back in the day, and you think you can turn the tables?”

He even spat on the ground where Gao Qiwen lay.

Li Guanqi’s mind tensed, and he murmured to himself.

“So, he’s that man’s disciple… Having a master in the Elemental Infant Realm really makes one arrogant…”

Buzz!!

As he finished speaking, an oppressive aura surged from the youth’s body.

At the same time, the blue robe he wore shimmered with light—it was a spiritual weapon-grade robe!

The sword in his hand was also a spiritual weapon, its entire body gleaming with gold and of considerable value!

Two agility talismans were instantly affixed to his legs!

Seeing this, Li Guanqi knew he couldn’t wait any longer; the longer he waited, the more tricks this person would have up his sleeve!

Thud!

A muffled sound rang out as the flagstones beneath Li Guanqi’s feet shattered!

On the vast arena, all the spectators could see was a blurry white shadow that vanished from its original spot, charging towards the opponent!

Luo Hao sneered coldly, his movements so fast that he was not outpaced by Li Guanqi!

He constantly maintained a distance of several zhang from Li Guanqi while retreating!

However, as Li Guanqi increased his speed, a strange smile appeared at the corner of Luo Hao’s mouth.

With a flick of his hands, he bellowed, “Spirit Spell number two hundred sixty-eight, Earth Core!”

Boom!!

Luo Hao’s already powerful aura soared even higher!

Li Guanqi was caught off guard.

His mind tensed as he thought, “An amplifying Spirit Spell!”

The youth’s eyes, filled with malice, were still murmuring something.

In an instant, Luo Hao stomped on the ground, forcibly changing direction towards Li Guanqi!

His speed was now even faster than Li Guanqi’s by a fraction.

Li Guanqi murmured with a hint of helplessness.

“It seems that at this level, relying solely on physical strength is still not enough.”

Buzz!!

Activating the Cloud-Walking technique, Li Guanqi’s already blurry figure sped up even more!

Swords clashed, and in a matter of breaths, they had exchanged over a hundred moves!

Clang clang clang!!

Clang clang! Clang clang clang!

The collision of swords sent sparks flying, and the sword techniques burst forth in the air with tremendous force.

The entire platform trembled slightly, and even the protective barrier above rippled.

The crowd was astonished by Luo Hao’s formidable strength, and some even began to bet on how long Li Guanqi could last.

But some noticed that the expression on the youth’s face remained unchanged from beginning to end.

Clang!!

The speed of the sword in his hand was even faster than before, and Luo Hao, who had been aggressively attacking, was now completely suppressed!

Clang clang!!

Two streaks of Sword Light suddenly slashed onto the blue robe!

Boom! Bang!

Both figures instantly retreated several zhang!

Luo Hao, looking at the flickering Spirit Light on his robe, said with a dark expression.

“Such a fast sword!”

“But it’s a pity… you can’t even break through the defense of my robe!”

Luo Hao sneered, his feet executing a mysterious step as he dashed towards Li Guanqi.

His sword moved like a frenzied serpent, its strikes wild and swift!

The onlookers only saw a blur before their eyes, followed by the sound of the youth’s sword slashing!

Clang clang clang clang!!!

Dozens of cold flashes passed, and Li Guanqi’s sword became a phantom-like assault on Luo Hao!

Although Luo Hao’s sword speed was not as fast as Li Guanqi’s, his robe could block most of the attacks!

The two exchanged blows, their figures elusive on the arena.

Suddenly!

Luo Hao parried Li Guanqi’s sword and bellowed.

“Heart Sundering Slash!”

Luo Hao’s movements became even more erratic, his sword strikes even more ferocious!

Six streaks of Sword Light flashed in the air!

Luo Hao, now with a greatly increased momentum, appeared towering and immense in Li Guanqi’s eyes, a powerful oppressive force bearing down!

Li Guanqi took a deep breath and suddenly sheathed his sword, his body slowly crouching down!

Just as those six streaks of Sword Light were about to slice into his throat…

“Thundering Strike Slash!”

Clang!

A clear and resounding sword cry echoed!

Li Guanqi’s entire demeanor changed in an instant!

Chen Qing, who had been closely watching Li Guanqi from below, instantly flashed to Ge Qing’s side.

With an urgent expression, he grabbed Ge Qing’s arm and exclaimed, “We concede!!! Make him stop!!”

Ge Qing simply glanced at him and repeated the same words.

“Only the disciple on the stage can make it count!”

Then, a loud sword cry resounded through the arena!

A purple Sword Light flashed across the sky!

Luo Hao cried out in horror, “I concede…”

Thump!

All the spectators saw was Luo Hao’s sword-wielding right hand barely lifting, but it was just a fraction too slow!

And that fraction made all the difference!

The remaining word was choked in his throat, unable to be spoken.

Blood splattered more than three feet high on the arena, as Li Guanqi flicked his wrist, shaking off the blood from his sword.

His passing figure murmured softly.

“Damn it, so much nonsense.”

Luo Hao’s eyes were fixed on the youth, and aside from the gurgling of blood, his mouth twitched a few times before falling silent.

Ruthless, lethal!

A sword draw as swift as thunder, giving Luo Hao no chance at all!

And this scene nearly drove Chen Qing to madness!!