The Sword God of the Universe
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Chapter 321: 321 Chapter 321: 321 Lin Yan wanted to protect Jing Yan.

In truth, he did not have a deep relationship with Jing Yan, but he wished to save him purely because of the talent Jing Yan had displayed.

He appreciated talent.

However, now Jing Yan had actively chosen a life-or-death duel with Qian Zhen, which greatly disappointed Lin Yan.

A martial artist indeed needed backbone; it was good to have pride.

But if a martial artist couldn’t even control their own rage and, out of irritation, insisted on fighting with an enemy they knew was stronger, then it was not commendable.

Lin Yan shook his head, feeling unable to persuade Jing Yan further.

This duel was entirely Jing Yan’s own decision, and he could not forcibly stop it.

Even if Jing Yan was killed by Qian Zhen on the spot, it would be his own doing, as he had the chance to live.

Even the Vice Chancellor had intervened, but Jing Yan did not cherish the opportunity.

“Die!”

Qian Zhen made his move!

From the black longsword in his hand, a thick black Sword Light surged forth.

“Thunderbolt Sword Technique!” Qian Zhen uttered in a low shout.

As the black Sword Light condensed, the sound of thunder roared through the space.

Thunderbolt Sword Technique, a Human-level Martial Art.

When this sword technique was executed, it would produce the sound of thunder, creating an imposing momentum.

The sound of thunder even had the effect of intimidating the opponent.

As soon as Qian Zhen started, he used the Human-level Martial Art Thunderbolt Sword Technique, showing he did not underestimate Jing Yan.

He knew Jing Yan had seized the Golden Order and possessed strength approaching that of a Dao Spirit Realm martial artist, having killed two members of the Innate Peak Realm from the Criminal Punishment Hall with a single sword strike.

Such strength definitely should not be taken lightly.

Thus, from the beginning, he had planned to go all out.

He intended to use the shortest time possible to kill Jing Yan and establish his might!

“Boom!” The black Sword Light swept towards Jing Yan.

“Sky Wings!”

“Swoosh!” With a flash, Jing Yan’s figure dodged the black Sword Light.

“Huh?” Qian Zhen’s pupils contracted.

Jing Yan’s speed exceeded his expectations; he had actually avoided his sword strike.

“Lucky break!” Qian Zhen snorted coldly.

In battle, it was extremely difficult to dodge a martial arts attack.

The speed of a martial arts strike was incredibly fast, and to evade one required not only high reaction speed but also very fast movement.

Therefore, in combat, very few martial artists chose to dodge as their strategy, especially when the fighters were of comparable strength.

In such fights, one rarely saw evasive maneuvers.

Qian Zhen swung his second sword strike, which Jing Yan once again precisely avoided.

The third and fourth strikes were the same!

Qian Zhen’s complexion grew dark.

Once or twice, it could be said that Jing Yan was lucky, but having avoided several consecutive strikes, luck could no longer explain it.

This meant Jing Yan was avoiding his attacks through his own ability.

But how could that be possible?

Of course, Qian Zhen could not know the extent of Jing Yan’s heightened senses.

The moment he began his sword technique, Jing Yan had already perceived it.

Furthermore, with the Body Technique Martial Arts like Sky Wings at his disposal, it was natural he could avoid the attack.

Of course, this was also because Qian Zhen’s strength was not much different from Jing Yan’s.

Had Jing Yan faced an opponent as strong as Jiao Yan, there would have been no chance to dodge.

By this time, Lin Yan and the others had noticed something extraordinary about Jing Yan.

Lin Yan’s gaze became focused as he nodded slightly.

Before the fight started, Lin Yan thought Jing Yan was overestimating himself, but now, he realized that Jing Yan had a certain confidence.

Though he did not recognize the movement technique Jing Yan used, he was certain Jing Yan was not ordinary.

With such a technique, it would indeed not be easy for Qian Zhen to kill Jing Yan.

Ying Youque and others from the Law Hall looked on with somber, speechless faces, watching the fierce battle unfold.

They hoped to see Qian Zhen kill Jing Yan, but judging by the current situation, it seemed to be very difficult for Qian Zhen to succeed.

“You little bastard, do you only know how to run?

If you have the guts, fight me head-on!” Qian Zhen was growing impatient.

He had made several moves, all to no avail.

How long would it take to kill Jing Yan continuing like this?

For him, a Dao Spirit Realm martial artist, to not be able to quickly resolve a fight against a newcomer who had just joined Dao Yi Academy for a month was extremely embarrassing.

Even if he eventually defeated or killed Jing Yan after such a long battle, the glory would be lost.

“Qian Zhen, have you cultivated your brain to ruin?

You attack me, and I’m not allowed to dodge?

Ignorant trash!” Jing Yan taunted with a sneer.

“You…” Qian Zhen’s eyes reddened with anger; he had actually been called trash.

He had lived for forty years and had never been insulted like this!

“Fine, let’s see how long you can hide.” Qian Zhen’s attacks grew even more ferocious.

“Do you think if I don’t dodge, you can do anything to me?” Jing Yan replied with a cold laugh.

After another attack from Qian Zhen, Jing Yan did not dodge again.

He had already made a rough judgment of Qian Zhen’s strength.

This was Jing Yan’s first time directly confronting a Dao Spirit Realm martial artist, so his previous dodging had mainly been aimed at gauging Qian Zhen’s strength.

“Condensed Moon Three Waves!” In Jing Yan’s hand, the Skyfire Sword emitted a surge of Red Sword Light.

Qian Zhen’s eyes narrowed!

Finally not dodging?

Then die!

Qian Zhen’s eyes flashed continuously as a sinister smile crept onto his lips.

“Boom!” The two sword lights collided midair, producing a tremendous noise.

An unbelievable scene unfolded!

Jing Yan’s Red Sword Light was not instantly shattered; the two sword lights grinded against each other in the air, and it took almost the duration of a breath before they extinguished almost simultaneously.

Both Jing Yan and Qian Zhen took two steps back.

Before, Jing Yan’s avoidance had left the onlookers unclear about his true strength.

But in this direct encounter, Jing Yan had not only survived the hit intact but also hadn’t been at a disadvantage.

What was happening?

Could it be that Jing Yan indeed had the strength to contend with Qian Zhen?

Qian Zhen’s face changed drastically; he had never imagined that Jing Yan, facing his full-powered Primordial Energy sword strike, would not be flung away.

“This Jing Yan, his strength is so strong?”

“No wonder he passed the Heaven Array and seized the Golden Order!”

“Yes, it looks like he doesn’t just have a cultivation close to the Dao Spirit Realm, he actually has the strength to directly contend with Dao Spirit Realm martial artists!”

“Incredible, he is only nineteen years old, right?

Not even twenty, and he can fight a Dao Spirit Realm strongman head-on!”

“This battle, who will win or lose, is hard to say.

Perhaps, Qian Zhen really won’t be able to defeat Jing Yan!”

Various members of Dao Yi Academy’s Outer Court began to speak.