Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 549 - 544: Mind Games

Chapter 549: Chapter 544: Mind Games

As days passed, with Ye Xuan constantly in seclusion for healing, his injuries gradually recovered.

After regaining about fifty to sixty percent of his strength, Ye Xuan began crafting pills for Lin Wan to repair her Dantian.

At the same time, Ye Xuan also imparted the Divine Maiden Sword Skill to Lin Wan, a powerful Supreme Grade Martial Arts technique exclusively for females who were virgins and had yet to break their body; once mastered, its power was formidable.

With dual efforts, Lin Wan, who had been somewhat despondent, was making progress at an astonishing rate, her strength advancing by leaps and bounds.

Meanwhile, the date of the duel between Lin Wan and Wu Qianqian was fast approaching.

On Dragon Sword Island, in a secluded area,

Lin Wan was brandishing her sword, her movements sharp and relentless. At that moment, the True Yuan fluctuations emanating from her indicated that she had reached the rank of Second Grade Martial Venerate.

Having been stuck at a bottleneck for three years, Lin Wan had finally made a breakthrough, her once damaged Dantian was almost completely repaired, and the accumulation of the past three years had exploded, allowing her to ascend two ranks in a short period, reaching the Second Grade Martial Venerate Realm.

With the addition of the swordsmanship taught by Ye Xuan, Lin Wan now seemed like a completely different person compared to before.

"Ye Xuan, thank you."

Lin Wan felt deeply grateful to Ye Xuan in her heart. Without him, she would still be scorned by others, unrecognized, but now it was different. She had reached the Second Grade Martial Venerate Realm, reclaiming the glory she once held as a talented disciple of Dragon Sword Island.

"Wu Qianqian is meticulous in her thinking. She has surely prepared extensively for this battle against you. Although your strength has improved rapidly, you must not be careless," Ye Xuan advised after watching Lin Wan perform a set of swordsmanship, reminding her that falling behind by three years could still lead to defeat if she became overconfident.

"Don’t worry, this time I will definitely not lose."

A determined look flashed in Lin Wan’s eyes. She had fought hard to get to this point; if she lost to Wu Qianqian again, she would have no face left to live in this world.

Whether she could reclaim her name as a genius would be determined by this fight.

"This girl has done better than I did at the beginning."

Ye Xuan saw a reflection of his past self in Lin Wan. Like her, Ye Xuan had once carried the stigma of being a failure, though Lin Wan’s burden was comparably heavier.

Once recognized as a prodigy, she had faced obscurity for three long years. However, enduring such a stark contrast was beneficial for strengthening one’s character.

...

Dragon Sword Island, Martial Arts Square.

Today was the day of the duel between Lin Wan and Wu Qianqian, and the square was already filled with an impressive crowd. While a large part of it was drawn by Wu Qianqian’s popularity, many were also curious to see what Lin Wan, silent for the past three years, now looked like.

It was well-known that Lin Wan’s Dantian was severely damaged three years ago, after which she vanished from public view, almost forgotten among the disciples. Now, suddenly, the news of her duel with Wu Qianqian, a favored daughter of heaven, piqued many interests.

But more people wanted to know how someone considered a broken talent could challenge a genius.

"How come that failure hasn’t shown up yet? Is she scared and backing out at the last minute?"

A male disciple of Dragon Sword Island complained impatiently.

"Give her another ten minutes."

Wu Qianqian remained indifferent, then turned to the male disciple behind her, "Didn’t you say these days Lin Wan has disappeared without a trace? There are only two possibilities: either she is hiding to cultivate, or she is planning to avoid this duel."

"He must be hiding and not daring to face a battle. How can a ruined person cultivate?" the disciple said with a disdainful tone.

Wu Qianqian didn’t say much more, but she still had her concerns; Lin Wan was not a significant threat, the critical issue was Ye Xuan.

Lin Wan’s disappearance during this period made it even more suspicious.

"Here she comes."

While Wu Qianqian was deep in thought, a voice suddenly came from nearby. She looked up and saw a slender figure flying towards her, landing opposite her.

"I thought you would not dare to come."

As her gaze fell on the figure, a glint of bright light flashed through Wu Qianqian’s beautiful eyes.

"You must be disappointed."

Lin Wan slowly curved her lips upward, showing a trace of long-missing confidence between her expressions.

"Disappointed? You think too highly of yourself."

However, after sensing the fluctuations in Lin Wan’s aura, her pupils suddenly constricted.

"Your cultivation..."

A shock went through Wu Qianqian’s heart. Lin Wan’s cultivation had actually reached the Second Grade Martial Venerate level! How was this possible?

Knowing that Lin Wan had been stuck at the Half-step Martial Venerate level for three years and her Dantian had been severely damaged, it seemed impossible to advance in cultivation; yet now, this seemingly insurmountable barrier had been overcome.

Wu Qianqian’s face sank, and she immediately turned her gaze to Ye Xuan who was not far away. Yet, Ye Xuan still maintained a calm and undisturbed expression, as if all these matters were unrelated to him.

But Wu Qianqian did not see it that way. She suspected that all these changes originated from Ye Xuan’s hand. Otherwise, how could a person who had been incapacitated for three years suddenly break through boundaries and advance by two levels?

"Surprised? Without the advantage of cultivation, do you lose confidence in yourself?" Lin Wan’s eyes slightly hardened.

"What a joke. A ruined person like you must have used some costly Evil Skill to break through your cultivation. Do you think you can win that way?"

Wu Qianqian sneered, then suddenly looked at Ye Xuan, extending her finger, "Before the contest starts, I want to add one condition. If I win, you must do something for me."

"Agreed."

Ye Xuan’s gaze briefly flickered before he nodded, "However, conversely, if you lose, you must unconditionally do something for Lin Wan."

"No problem."

Wu Qianqian nodded without hesitation, not believing she could lose.

She had already decided that once she defeated Lin Wan, she would have Ye Xuan help her enhance her cultivation and strengthen her power.

Soon, there would be a selection for geniuses in the Spirit Light Domain, a very significant event and an excellent opportunity to reach higher levels. If she could break through with Ye Xuan’s method, she was confident she could secure a spot in the selection.

By then, she would become a true favored daughter of heaven, with boundless prospects.

With a "swoosh," Wu Qianqian drew her treasured sword, thrusting it forward; the sword energy in the air trailed a golden rainbow, as fast as a meteor.

PS: Computer broke, compensating for yesterday’s Chapter.