The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 592 - 591: Jian Ruohan’s Challenge!

Chapter 592: Chapter 591: Jian Ruohan’s Challenge!

Sitting in the three-thousand-and-first seat, Ling Yunhai felt that his current seat was not up to his true ability.

Ling Yunhai believed that if he couldn’t secure a place within the top thousand, then getting into the top two thousand shouldn’t be a problem.

Thus, after much contemplation, Ling Yunhai directly challenged the master in the two-thousand-nine-hundredth seat.

A fierce battle unfolded on the Martial Arts Stage.

Observing their swordplay, Lin Bai’s eyes were filled with astonishment. He said in awe, "Both of their sword skills are incredibly powerful and far surpass Wu Jian, even within the confines of the Canghai Yuntai Palace!"

"Indeed, any sword cultivator within the Sword Discussion City can effortlessly become the top genius disciple, or even a Saint, within any sect of Lingdong’s Seven Hundred States."

Lin Bai watched the martial arts competition attentively, learning from the sword cultivators’ expertise and improving his skills. Through their battles, Lin Bai was able to find ways to strengthen his shortcomings and gained immense benefits.

After a strenuous battle, Ling Yunhai eventually sent his opponent flying with a single swipe of his sword.

"I admit defeat! Your sword skill is profound, and I’m incapable of competing. The two-thousand-nine-hundredth seat should rightfully be yours." His opponent surrendered.

Hearing his opponent concede, Ling Yunhai was delighted. He immediately sheathed his sword and, with a bow, acknowledged his victory.

Afterward, both Ling Yunhai and his opponent left the Martial Arts Stage.

Ling Yunhai immediately took the two-thousand-nine-hundredth seat, while the defeated party took Ling Yunhai’s previous seat in the three-thousand-and-first.

This brief interchange advanced Ling Yunhai more than two hundred ranks among the strongest sword cultivators in Lingdong’s Seven Hundred States. It was truly a stunning achievement.

"I, being in the eight-hundred-and-seventeenth seat, want to challenge the master of the seven-hundred-and-twentieth seat!"

"I, being in the three-hundredth seat, want to challenge the master of the two-hundred-and-seventy-second seat!"

"I, being in the nine-thousandth seat, want to challenge the master of the eight-thousandth seat!"

"..."

One by one, captivating duels of the sword cultivators unfolded on the Martial Arts Stage, captivating Lin Bai.

As Lin Bai watched the competition, he quietly meditated, healing his injuries and consolidating his True Qi.

Two days and two nights passed.

Out of the nine thousand sword cultivators, nearly half had taken their turns to challenge, leading to constant changes in rankings.

The Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition lasted only three days.

For the majority of the first two days, the martial artists beyond the top thousand were the ones mostly competing, while those within the top thousand rarely made their moves.

As for the top one hundred martial artists, none of them had participated in the competition yet!

As dawn broke on the third day and the morning sun rose,

Dugu Yun glanced at the sky and chuckled, "Jian Qianqiu, today is the third and final day of this year’s competition. It seems like most of the sword cultivators have already had their turns, and only those within the top hundred should be left."

Jian Qianqiu laughed and said, "Yes, the small battles are finally over. Next, we will witness the mighty duels among the top hundred sword cultivators!"

Dugu Yun joked, "I’m looking forward to seeing Feng Yunxiu and Yejian Qiu have a match! I’m also keen to see Jian Ruohan’s performance against Lin Bai. As for the others, I’m not very interested."

Jian Qianqiu laughingly said, "Yejian Qiu and Feng Yunxiu, one was Dongling’s First Sword Cultivator of last year and the other is the reigning uncrowned king this year. Their competition is undoubtedly one of the highlights this year. Not only does Predecessor Dugu want to watch, but I am also very eager to see this extraordinary performance."

Dugu Yun laughingly said, "Well, there definitely will be a match between them today. We just need to sit back and watch."

"Okay."

Jian Qianqiu was expectant.

"Today is the third day, the final day of the competition. It’s their turn to perform!"

"That’s right, it’s their turn now!"

"All you monstrous geniuses within the top hundred, today’s your time to shine."

All the martial artists among the spectators in Famous Sword Manor knew that the upcoming battles would be among the top hundred sword cultivators.

After two days and two nights, no one had challenged the top hundred sword cultivators.

During the two days of challenges, it was the sword cultivators ranked beyond the top thousand who kept challenging each other, while those within the top thousand remained as steady as Mount Tai.

After all, getting to be among the top thousand sword cultivators in Lingdong’s Seven Hundred States was no easy feat.

The sun was shining brightly at noon.

Only half a day was left until the end of the competition.

Jian Ruohan gazed up at the scorching sun in the sky, standing up from the third seat and walking into the field.

The whole audience’s attention shifted to Jian Ruohan the moment she left her seat—

Jian Qianqiu and Dugu Yun both looked excitedly at Jian Ruohan.

Jian Ruohan had already claimed the fourth seat, indicating that her challenge would be against the top three.

Dugu Yun laughed, "We have waited for two days and two nights and finally the monstrous geniuses are about to clash. Jian Qianqiu, your daughter is extraordinary; her icy sword intention has reached the peak. Take her to the Miracle Ridge with me."

Jian Qianqiu laughingly said, "It would be Daughter’s good fortune to be noticed by Predecessor Dugu!"

Dugu Yun laughingly said, "That’s settled then. After this year’s competition, Jian Ruohan will come with me to the Miracle Ridge to join the Sword Art Academy. Rest assured, I will properly cultivate her."

Jian Qianqiu, delighted, replied, "Ha! With the First Swordsman of the Miracle Ridge, Predecessor Dugu `taking charge of her cultivation, I naturally have faith in Daughter’s future."

Dugu Yun slightly nodded, satisfied.

"Jian Ruohan has entered the stage!"

"Jian Ruohan is already in fourth place. I wonder who she’s going to challenge."

"After waiting for two days and nights, finally, the sword cultivators within the top hundred have begun to compete."

"Everyone, keep your spirits high. The competition over the next half day is going to be extraordinarily exciting!"

All the martial artists watching the competition in Famous Sword Manor were stirred up.

Ye Guxing exclaimed in surprise, "Jian Ruohan is on stage. She’s already in the fourth place. Her appearance now means she’s either going to challenge the first, second, or third place. Judging from this, there’s a higher chance she’s going to challenge the third, Lin Bai!"

Ji Bei shook his head frantically, "No, no, don’t challenge Lin Bai, don’t!"

In the first seat was Yejian Qiu.

In the second seat was Feng Yunxiu.

In the third seat was Lin Bai.

Everyone knew that Lin Bai was only in the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm. So the probability of successfully challenging Lin Bai was higher.

Feng Yunxiu sneered when he saw Jian Ruohan entering the stage; he was sure that Jian Ruohan was going to challenge Lin Bai.

Lin Bai was only at the Mid-Stage of the Divine Elixir Realm, and Jian Ruohan wasn’t stupid—she knew perfectly well to pick the easiest target!

Feng Yunxiu sat calmly in his seat, ready to watch Jian Ruohan defeat Lin Bai.

However, Jian Ruohan surprised everyone with her next words.

"Feng Yunxiu, come and fight!" she said.

Sputter—

Upon hearing Jian Ruohan’s words, Feng Yunxiu almost spit out a mouthful of blood. He looked at Jian Ruohan in disbelief and asked, "Jian Ruohan, are you sure you didn’t call the wrong person?"

"Shouldn’t you be challenging the third place?"

Feng Yunxiu was very confused as to why Jian Ruohan would choose to challenge him first.

Jian Ruohan said, "I prioritize your second place more than the third place!"