Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 625 - 619 Tie Wanqiong

Chapter 625: Chapter 619 Tie Wanqiong

"Ye Xuan, I’ve remembered your name. Next time, I will challenge you again."

After finishing his words, Luo Zhen stepped down from the arena.

"Anytime," Ye Xuan replied with a smile, cupping his fists in salute.

"Having defeated the Star Swordsman, Ye Xuan could now be considered the top swordsman in the Eight Great Spirit Domains, couldn’t he?"

"What a spectacular fight, Luo Zhen didn’t lose unjustly."

"Ye Xuan has basically secured a spot in the top ten now. His strength, I fear, might even rival that of the Fire God Crown Prince and the others."

It was as if a storm had swept through, as the young generation from various domains began to discuss fervently.

"So it’s Ye Xuan who won."

At the Fire Domain’s sector, Tie Wanqiong looked at Ye Xuan with some surprise, "Purely in terms of swordsmanship, there’s no one in the Eight Great Spirit Domains who could beat Luo Zhen. I didn’t expect this kid to be able to do it."

Beside him, Qin Wuyan also had a serious look in his eyes, "Back then in Demon Flames City, we never expected that we had misjudged him. This person is a formidable opponent."

"There aren’t many who you would call a formidable opponent."

Tie Wanqiong also held Ye Xuan in high regard. Luo Zhen was ranked just one place below him on the Martial Saint Candidate List, and the latter’s defeat undoubtedly made him feel a significant sense of crisis.

"I told you earlier, this guy is strong."

Song Qing looked at Ye Xuan with a wary expression. When he had faced off against Ye Xuan, he knew that Ye Xuan hadn’t used his full strength. But even he was surprised that Ye Xuan had managed to defeat Star Swordsman Luo Zhen.

"This kid is no simple matter."

At the South Pole Domain’s side, Duanmu Yu also showed a thoughtful look, gradually becoming more serious.

"He’s really impressive, but among those who can enter the top ten, which one is ordinary? It’s not surprising," said the Thousand-Face Lady, not too astonished. Whether it was Ye Xuan or Luo Zhen, to them, it was all the same.

They weren’t the only ones surprised. Bu Qianfan, the Lifeless Swordsman, and the masters on the Martial Saint Candidate List were reflecting on the battle they just witnessed. They had some knowledge of the other competitors before the match, as they were old rivals and knew each other well. But Ye Xuan was completely unknown to them; they could only analyze based on the recent fight.

"As expected of a dark horse, but he’s still hiding more than what we’ve seen."

Yu played with her smooth long hair languidly, looking at Ye Xuan with interest. She still couldn’t quite see through Ye Xuan, the only one in this round of preliminaries whose depth she couldn’t measure.

"How is this possible, how can this kid be so powerful?"

Over at the Great Wilderness Sect’s side, Mu Huang and Yin Zongli both had expressions of disbelief. Their opponent was the renowned Star Swordsman, famous across the Eight Great Domains, and yet he had lost to Ye Xuan, a no-name fighter.

"The Yunlan Domain has cause to feel proud."

Fei Yue’s lips also curled into a smile. Ye Xuan always managed to show them miracles.

"It’s just uncertain how far he can go."

Xue Lingzi looked forward to the upcoming matches with anticipation. Most of them would end their journey in the point-scoring competition and would not participate in the top ten battles.

The fight with Luo Zhen had ended, and the point-scoring competition wasn’t over yet, but it was now drawing to a close. The leaders of the various groups had basically been confirmed.

Among the eight groups, in the ninth battle, Ye Xuan’s opponent was a genius from the Thunder Marsh Domain, belonging to the second tier of top strength. Ye Xuan took just over a dozen moves before claiming victory.

Soon after, the leaders of the ten groups emerged one after another, and besides Ye Xuan, the first place winners from the other groups were all masters from the Martial Saint Candidate List.

At this time, the spectator stands were boiling with excitement. After the nurturing of the point-scoring competition, this tournament had now reached its final stages.

The top ten had already been determined, and now it was time to see the contest for the top three. Moreover, this contest was going to be much more intense than the previous point-scoring matches.

After a brief rest, those who had made it into the top ten began to draw lots.

The opponent Ye Xuan drew was Tie Wanqiong, who was ranked fifth on the Martial Saint Candidate List.

"I seek your guidance."

Knowing that Tie Wanqiong was no ordinary contender, Ye Xuan cupped his fists and leapt onto the stage.

As his silhouette traced out a long phantom arc in mid-air, Tie Wanqiong drifted lightly to face Ye Xuan. Without making a move, an intense aura erupted.

"Guidance is too much to ask for, but I hope Brother Ye will show some mercy later on."

Tie Wanqiong looked at Ye Xuan with a smile that seemed somewhat insincere. Such a smile was merely a minor trick to numb the opponent, and Ye Xuan was well aware of it.

"Make your move."

Ye Xuan also smiled faintly. This Tie Wanqiong, he was a bit insincere, but then, each opponent was different. Ye Xuan didn’t expect every one of them to be a gentleman like Luo Zhen.

Tie Wanqiong said nothing, simply standing still, seemingly in no rush to make a move.

The two stood a hundred meters apart, quietly observing each other.

Minutes passed, and it remained thus.

"Why haven’t these two started fighting yet? When are they waiting to begin?"

In the spectator stands, some people were becoming impatient. They had thought it would be an extremely exciting fight, but the fight had started off so dull.

"Both of these men are masters. They will look for the optimal opportunity to strike and won’t carelessly make the first move, as it could easily put them at a disadvantage."

Ximen Ying watched the fight with concentrated attention, completely engrossed.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a whirlwind swept across the stage from Tie Wanqiong toward Ye Xuan, and the wind speed increased rapidly.

"The opportunity has come."

Xue Lingzi’s expression changed.

At the moment when the wind arose, Tie Wanqiong made his move. No one could describe his movements as anything other than ethereal. Such etherealness was not something humans were capable of, but rather characteristic of a Demon Beast bat. As he spread his arms wide, and before the thought even arose, he rapidly appeared before Ye Xuan, launching his fiercest attack.

Being from the Immortal Demon Sect and of the Demon Clan, Tie Wanqiong’s movements were more akin to those of Demon Beasts, inheriting their agility and ferocity.

His body tilted slightly in midair, his right knee aiming to strike directly, and Tie Wanqiong’s attack was both simple and domineering.

Heavenly Bat Transformation!

With a pair of bat wings sprouting from his back, Tie Wanqiong’s speed surged. In midair, he left behind a trail of dark, magnificent tail flames.

In almost an instant, Tie Wanqiong appeared before Ye Xuan, his speed indeed having reached its limit.

Ye Xuan’s pupils involuntarily contracted. He had to admit, Tie Wanqiong had seized a great opportunity. If it had been anyone ordinary, this move might have been enough for victory.

In a very short amount of time, Ye Xuan could only draw the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword like lightning, positioning it in front of him.

Bang!

One attacked with full power, while the other was forced to defend. It was destined that Tie Wanqiong would have the upper hand in this clash. Ye Xuan’s feet scraped against the stage as he retreated rapidly, the Dragon Abyss Ancient Sword tracing a brilliant trail of sparks on the surface, with a powerful surge of pressure forming behind him.

Once he had the upper hand, Tie Wanqiong immediately executed his second move. His agile body leaped into the air, soaring directly upward. His fist, like a hundred-meter python striking with all its might, smashed towards his opponent. The terrifying pressure of his punch caused the air to roll like waves, surging to both sides.