Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 624 - 618: Swordsman’s Challenge

Chapter 624: Chapter 618: Swordsman’s Challenge

"Starshift."

Luo Zhen’s figure flashed, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived beside Ye Xuan, unleashing a Supreme Grade top-level Swordsmanship, the Star River Sword Skill.

As the sword move was executed, it formed a sharp aura, with starlight twinkling, aimed at slashing Ye Xuan’s waist.

Ye Xuan’s body contracted, and he stepped back, parrying with his sword horizontally.

Clang!

Ye Xuan blocked it, but the immense force traveled along the blade to his arm, instantly numbing it, nearly causing him to lose his grip on the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword.

With a sizzling sound, the sword tip cut through the cloth of Ye Xuan’s waist, leaving a one-inch-long cut.

Stabilizing his stance, Ye Xuan immediately stimulated his True Yuan and smoothly retreated three meters back.

"How strange, it seems like Brother Ye isn’t using his full strength?"

Watching the battle on the platform, Ximen Ying also felt somewhat surprised, knowing that Ye Xuan had more than just Swordsmanship at his disposal. But at the moment, Ye Xuan seemed to be relying solely on his swordsmanship to fend off his opponent and had not shown any other techniques.

"He’s doing it to enjoy this duel."

Xue Lingzi crossed his arms over his chest, seemingly having perceived the trickery. Ye Xuan was enjoying this fight; it was a duel between swordsmen. Even if he possessed numerous techniques, he probably would not resort to using them.

"You have many hidden aces up your sleeve. Don’t you plan to use them?"

Luo Zhen, too, saw that Ye Xuan had more techniques up his sleeve. He temporarily ceased his moves and gazed intently at Ye Xuan.

"Just make your move; this is a duel between swordsmen."

Ye Xuan said calmly with a faint smile.

"Good, Ye Xuan, you are a true Swordsman, but I won’t hold back for that reason."

A sharp glint flashed in Luo Zhen’s eyes, and then he once again raised his treasured sword, slowly enunciating several words, "Garlanded With Stars."

His treasured sword spun a circle in his hands, creating countless Sword Qi shadows that converged into a round moon, emitting a whistling sound.

The full moon of Sword Qi kept spinning, rapidly advancing toward Ye Xuan.

"Heartfire Sword Aura!"

Ye Xuan grasped his sword with both hands, the Earth Core Cold Fire and Sword Qi merged together, forming an extremely stable sword aura, guarding his whole body.

Hissing sounds filled the air!

The full moon of Sword Qi sliced against Ye Xuan’s protective sword aura, with dazzling sparks spraying forth. Although the sword aura was quickly torn apart, the fissures healed rapidly, returning to their original state.

"Sword Follows Heart!"

As the sword aura guarded his body, Ye Xuan focused his mind, splitting his attention twofold. He struck the hilt with his palm, sending the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword flying out.

"Whoosh!"

The Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword, like a black gleaming dart, traveled incredibly fast, forming an arc in the air. It circumvented the realm of Sword Qi formed by the Star River Sword Skill, and from behind, it darted toward Luo Zhen’s back.

At the same time, Ye Xuan freed his left hand and pointed his finger.

The True Yuan flowed swiftly through his meridians, pouring into the Qi Sea and converging in his thumb, as an astonishing Sword Qi shot forth towards Luo Zhen’s front.

"To think he has reached the level of Sword Control with the mind!"

Luo Zhen’s expression changed. It appeared that Ye Xuan’s mastery of swordsmanship was extremely profound. Without the state of Human Sword Unity, it would be impossible to control the treasured sword. And to reach such a level, one must possess extremely powerful soul power; otherwise, the capability to manipulate objects would not be attainable.

Therefore, the Sword Control Skill was among the most difficult to cultivate within the realm of swordsmanship, yet Ye Xuan had now exhibited it. This was true Sword Follows the Heart, the sword moving as the heart desires.

However, for Ye Xuan, this was not the true Sword Control Skill. The genuine Sword Control Technique was a Divine Level Martial Arts capable of traversing the heavens and the earth, and what Ye Xuan was using now was merely a weakened version of the Sword Control Technique.

"Star River Sword Formation, contract!"

Luo Zhen remained composed amidst the change, quickening his steps. With his right hand wielding the sword and his left forming seals, the brilliant formation that resembled the Milky Way swiftly contracted into a protective cocoon of light.

The Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword managed to penetrate halfway but could not fully pierce through, blocked by the radiant cocoon.

"Break!"

Luo Zhen swung his arm, unleashing a beam of sword light that shattered the Sword Qi that Ye Xuan had emitted.

This exchange of offense and defense happened in the blink of an eye.

The audience in the stands were already parched and trembling with fear, as if with every exchange, their hearts felt pricked by a needle. This was the duel of swordsmen, with every move being so intensely thrilling.

"It’s just too exciting, Ye Xuan truly lives up to his dark horse fame, actually fighting Luo Zhen, the Swordsman of the Stars, to a draw."

"Yes, no matter the outcome, Ye Xuan will gain renown from this battle, his strength is now sufficient to be listed on the Martial Saint Candidate List."

"It all depends on whether Ye Xuan can win this. If he can, it would be overwhelmingly exciting."

Everyone was boiling with excitement because the intensity of this match was far greater than any previous matches, it was like experiencing a climax after a series of dull competitions, how could they not be thrilled.

However, what awaited him was a massively thick transparent sword body, slicing through the air towards him.

This was the power of Ye Xuan’s Sword Soul.

"Let’s decide the winner!"

Within the transparent sword body, it was as if Ye Xuan’s own figure was reflected. He was filled with astonishing Sword Intent, his fighting spirit soaring to the skies.

"Then let’s try!"

A sudden burst of light flared in Luo Zhen’s eyes too, as if the battle soul of a swordsman was fully awakened at that moment.

Without the slightest hesitation, Luo Zhen unleashed his Sword Soul, drawing nature’s spiritual energy towards himself.

"Boom!"

The two swords clashed, producing a thunderous noise akin to two bolts of lightning colliding.

At the moment of impact, Luo Zhen’s figure trembled, unable to withstand the immense force and took a slight step back.

"My Sword Soul is clearly very strong, but... Ye Xuan’s Martial Soul is even stronger than my Sword Soul."

Under the onslaught of Ye Xuan’s sword moves, Luo Zhen felt that the entire Star River Sword Formation seemed on the verge of breaking, unable to withstand the pressure.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Ye Xuan’s Sword Soul pressed on relentlessly, and Luo Zhen was repeatedly forced back. Ye Xuan executed eighteen consecutive sword techniques, each stronger than the last, and finally, with the last strike, forced Luo Zhen back to the edge of the arena.

Luo Zhen felt that although Ye Xuan’s swordsmanship was unfamiliar to him and not of high grade, it was incredibly exquisite, with variegated changes that, despite seeming inferior, overwhelmingly suppressed him.

With a swish of sword light,

Seizing the opening, Ye Xuan’s strike landed, the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword pointing to Luo Zhen’s neck, just above the throat.

The victor had been decided.

Initially, Luo Zhen was stunned, but he soon regained his composure, "I didn’t expect to lose to you in swordsmanship. I am thoroughly convinced by this battle."

Ye Xuan sheathed his sword, saying, "I used my full strength, I have great respect for you as an opponent."

What he said was no lie, at least in terms of Sword Dao; without resorting to other means, Ye Xuan had indeed exerted his utmost effort.

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