A ferocious pressure exploded in an instant.

Waves of purple energy spread outwards in all directions.

The energy waves forced Guan Qingyun back dozens of feet!

Suddenly, a crimson light burst forth from the palm of Li Guanqi’s hand!

In an instant, the dark green Cang Lang Sword was enveloped in the scarlet glow.

Following that, a nearly thirty-foot long phantom of a Cang Lang wolf appeared beside Li Guanqi.

Its crimson eyes locked onto Guan Qingyun as it let out a fierce howl towards the sky!

The Cang Lang Sword shimmered with red light, and a layer of fine dragon scales flowed over it like waves.

Standing amidst the energy waves, Li Guanqi, like a god of war, turned into a blur as he dashed towards Guan Qingyun, the flagstones beneath his feet shattering!

“Bestow! Gale!”

In a flash, Guan Qingyun, who had barely moved, felt the hair on his arms stand on end!

However, Guan Qingyun’s eyes gradually sharpened, and his sword slashed out repeatedly!

A loud shout suddenly erupted!

“Wild Flames!!”

Hiss!!

The blade, which was originally attacking, suddenly burst forth with an intense flame!

Caught off guard, Li Guanqi arched back like a drawn bow, the scorching breath flashing before his eyes as the flames singed off his eyebrows and hair.

The long sword changed course abruptly, cleaving fiercely towards Li Guanqi’s face!

Guan Qingyun bellowed, “Die!!”

Li Guanqi slammed his left hand to the ground, his right knee shooting up to collide with Guan Qingyun’s wrist!

Bang!

A muffled sound echoed as Li Guanqi took the opportunity to retreat several feet, finally escaping the immediate danger.

But Guan Qingyun gave him no chance to catch his breath, almost sticking to Li Guanqi’s form as he pressed on!

Clang clang clang clang!!

The two exchanged blows in mid-air, but the explosive force of the flames hindered him at every turn.

The scorching flames, along with the swing of the sword, released a fierce heat that seared his face.

His white robe gradually caught fire.

Yet even so, the sword in Li Guanqi’s hand was still as fast as lightning!

To the onlookers, Guan Qingyun, even with the power of the Sword Ruins activated, was still being suppressed by Li Guanqi, forced to retreat step by step!

Li Guanqi’s sword swung wildly, the pain of his torn tiger’s mouth already numb.

At this moment, he felt as if his blood was boiling hot!

Facing such a formidable opponent, Li Guanqi felt an unprecedented sensation.

The intense pressure stimulated his senses, his whole body trembling slightly with excitement.

Clang bang!! Boom!!

A burst of flames and purple sword light collided, causing a violent explosion.

The two figures each retreated dozens of feet.

The youth, whose upper half of his white robe had been burned away, carrying the Sword box on his back, retreated explosively.

His feet dragged two long marks on the ground before his right foot stomped down to halt his retreat.

However, Guan Qingyun was not so relaxed, his form forcibly spinning several times in mid-air to dissipate the terrifying force!

Only then did all the spectators exhale the breath they had been holding.

In an instant, cheers almost overturned the heavens, with dozens of war drums thundering, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

“Holy crap!! Too strong!!”

“Yeah! These two are only at the Foundation Establishment realm! What would happen if they broke through to the Golden Elixir Realm?”

The disciples from the other twenty-plus Sects participating in the Centennial competition among a hundred Sects were also looking extremely solemn at this time.

Previously, they might have looked down on Li Guanqi and the Great Xia Sword Sect.

But now, the strength displayed by the opponent was enough to crush any of them!

A young disciple in a blue robe spoke with a bitter voice.

“If I faced him… I’d have less than a thirty percent chance of winning!”

And the Sect of the disciple who spoke was none other than the Senior Brother of the currently seventh-ranked Fei Yan Lou!

Not just them, other Sect disciples also imagined themselves in the situation and realized they might not be able to withstand even three moves from that Blind man!

Even Zhao Beichen of the Purple Sun Hall was looking at the high platform with a very solemn expression.

After all, the opponent’s sword speed could reach a terrifying eight strikes in a single breath!

Eight times, what a concept.

This is not to say that Guan Qingyun is weak, on the contrary.

Guan Qingyun, in such an intense battle, only suffered a few sword strikes and was not instantly defeated by the opponent.

This also required a terrifying strength to achieve, under such a terrifying sword speed.

If Guan Qingyun had a moment of distraction or blinked, he would face Li Guanqi’s eight swords in an instant!

Li Guanqi tore off the charred and tattered robe from his upper body.

With a flick of his wrist, the Cang Lang Sword spun out several sword flowers, flinging the fresh blood off the blade.

A wave of fatigue slowly crept over him!

Maintaining such a high sword speed was a huge strain on him, and his physical strength was severely depleted.

Moreover, to resist the flames bursting from the opponent’s spirit soul weapon sword, he had to strengthen the power in his own sword.

But even now, he still appeared calm and composed, standing in place.

Guan Qingyun, his chest heaving, stared intently at Li Guanqi, fearing his next move.

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Guan Qingyun spoke in a deep voice, “I have to admit, you’re strong!”

“I never thought that when I activated the Sword Ruins, I wouldn’t be facing Zhao Beichen!”

“Li Guanqi, is it? I’ll remember you!”

However, at this time, everyone from the Great Xia Sword Sect was intently watching the youth on the platform.

Everyone was hoping he could defeat Guan Qingyun and lead the Great Xia Sword Sect to truly command respect from all the heroes of the world!

At this time, many also noticed the intricate and mysterious blood patterns on Li Guanqi’s body.

Guan Qingyun was no exception; he felt that this must be some kind of profound secret technique that could greatly enhance Li Guanqi’s strength.

Li Guanqi took a deep breath, feeling the Primordial Energy within him, and the flagstones beneath his feet suddenly exploded!

Seeing this, Guan Qingyun couldn’t help but curse softly.

“Such a stubborn one!”

Though he said this, his hands were not slow, and he suddenly displayed an extremely exquisite set of sword techniques.

The sword light burned with scorching red flames, each strike containing immense power.

Yet Li Guanqi continued to slash out with his sword recklessly!!

As time passed, Guan Qingyun, maintaining the Sword Ruins, felt his internal Primordial Energy gradually deplete.

Li Guanqi leaped forward, his sword slashing horizontally towards Guan Qingyun.

Caught off guard, Guan Qingyun could only block with his sword in front of him!

Clang clang clang clang!!

In an instant, Li Guanqi’s figure spun like a top, his purple sword light also slashing out in a flash!!

But as Guan Qingyun desperately defended, Li Guanqi’s Divine Sense vibrated and he instantly caught a flaw in his defense!