The Dragon Clan wanted to truly surpass the Black Magic Clan, but in a short period of time, that was certainly impossible.
That cycle would be extremely long, perhaps taking tens of thousands of years?
But let’s not forget that within the Black Magic Clan, their array techniques and blacksmithing skills were also advancing, and perhaps at an even faster pace...
It was hard to catch up, very hard.
What the Dragon Clan could do was merely to keep pace with or even surpass the Black Magic Clan at the level of the strong.
But looking at the current situation, was that even possible?
The Young Master of the Dragon Clan, a Thirteenth Level Warrior, was being suppressed and beaten by a Ninth Level Young Mistress from the Black Magic Clan. What did that mean? What concept did that represent?
The morale of the Dragon Clan was disheartened; they even took the initiative to challenge their opponents. It was utterly humiliating—what a joke!
The people from the Dragon Clan in the square were truly furious and turned to cheer for Wei Chen.
Hearing those shouts, Jiang Lingjian was exasperated but felt helpless. He secretly thought that once Ginger Guest came down, he would have to tear him apart for his satisfaction!
"Demon Emperor, why do I feel like the sword technique used by Young Mistress is somewhat similar to the sword techniques from the Nine Immortal Realm? It’s grand yet full of variables, clever but not malicious, strange yet not evil," Muen asked Dark Mage while watching Wei Chen unleash his sword techniques in the arena.
Dark Mage nodded and said, "I noticed that too. That kid is indeed impressive; relying solely on his swordsmanship, he can suppress Ginger Guest. His relationship with Dark Demon Princess should be solidified now."
After a pause, Dark Mage continued, "When I was battling in the Nine Immortal Realm, I encountered similar sword techniques. However, I must say that while the sword techniques from Nine Immortal Realm are somewhat similar in approach, they are far inferior in terms of intricacy compared to what Wei Chen is using now. I really don’t know where he learned such formidable swordsmanship!"
After finishing his thought, Dark Mage pondered inwardly: "If he could get his hands on something like the Soul Devouring Technique, acquiring an exquisite sword technique should be nothing for him."
In terms of value, the worth of the Soul Devouring Technique and its ability to enhance Mental Strength far surpassed that of swordsmanship. Dark Mage estimated that even if Wei Chen had ten different sword techniques, they wouldn’t be worth a single Soul Devouring Technique.
This is no joke. The training of Mental Strength is a common challenge across all Spatial Planes, and even in the Nine Immortal Realm, there are not many high-level methods for cultivating Mental Strength.
Compared to the Nine Immortal Realm, the Demon Domain has far more methods for training physical strength, and they are much stronger.
Each has its strengths and weaknesses.
Gradually, Jiang Lingjian realized that Wei Chen's swordsmanship was indeed from the Nine Immortal Realm. His expression turned somewhat bleak as he said to the higher-ups of the Dragon Clan, "Don't think about it anymore; Ginger Guest is bound to lose."
"The Demon Emperor, the battle isn't over yet. It’s not certain, is it?"
"Ginger Guest cannot break through the defenses of the Red Demon Armor, and that Wei Chen is using the sword techniques of the Nine Immortal Realm... Hmph, the Dark Mage has played a good hand; he even managed to bring in sword techniques from the Nine Immortal Realm..."
Jiang Lingjian no longer held any hope for Ginger Guest. Instead, he pondered whether the emergence of such formidable sword techniques from the Nine Immortal Realm would have a greater impact on the structure of the Demon Domain. The Black Magic Clan already possessed many powerful skills.
If he were to learn that Wei Chen had also brought a method for cultivating Mental Strength to the Black Magic Clan, he might feel even more disheartened.
In this lifetime, no matter how one fights against them, they could never surpass the Black Magic Clan or the Dark Mage.
It truly was a tragedy.
Meanwhile, at the Dark Demon Clan's side, Ji Dingxuan stood together with Ji Yuanxuan and Ji Min, quietly watching the battle in the Arena. By now, Ji Min was no longer worried; it was only a matter of time before Wei Chen claimed victory.
Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan exchanged glances; they both realized that Wei Chen's swordsmanship was terrifyingly brilliant—something that could not be found within the Demon Domain, let alone in any so-called Low-Level Spatial Dimension.
Could there really be such powerful sword techniques in a Low-Level Spatial Dimension?
They concluded that this sword technique must have been obtained by the Dark Mage from the Nine Immortal Realm.
At the same time, they were deeply impressed by Wei Chen's mastery of swordsmanship.
"A prodigy of swordsmanship! Is it really that easy to cultivate the sword techniques of the Nine Immortal Realm? I once obtained a manual and spent six years in hard practice just to barely grasp some semblance of it. The sword techniques of the Nine Immortal Realm require strong Mental Strength as support... But then again, that fellow possesses formidable Mental Strength; practicing the sword techniques of the Nine Immortal Realm yields twice the result with half the effort," Ji Dingxuan sighed.
"Brother, no matter how efficient he is, he has only been in the Demon Realm for eight hours. What level of cultivation can he achieve in that time? I fear that his swordsmanship did not come from the Nine Immortal Realm, but rather from the Low-Level Spatial Dimension he was in before."
"Low-Level Spatial Dimension? If such swordsmanship truly exists, how can we still call it low-level?"
"Brother, what if a powerful being from the Nine Immortal Realm left behind their sword techniques in that Low-Level Spatial Dimension? Wei Chen might have obtained them and practiced for a long time. Otherwise, in just eight hours, even a deity couldn't master a sword technique to such an extraordinary level. The sword techniques from the Nine Immortal Realm are certainly not something that can be mastered so quickly."
Upon hearing this, Ji Dingxuan hesitated slightly and nodded in agreement. "You're right. No matter how talented he is in swordsmanship, it's impossible for him to grasp a powerful sword technique from the Nine Immortal Realm in just eight hours... Sigh, where exactly is that so-called Low-Level Spatial Dimension? We should find an opportunity to check it out."
"Brother, I assume that Spatial Plane is under the jurisdiction of the Nine Immortal Realm, right? How do we get there?" Ji Yuanxuan asked.
Ji Dingxuan smiled and said, "That's not a problem. We can go quietly and conceal our presence; the people from the Nine Immortal Realm won't notice us. Even if they do catch on, what can they do in such a short time? By the time they send heavy troops down to our realm, we will have already left."
"Min'er, your judgment is excellent. That Wei Chen fellow is indeed a rare talent. After the competition ends, I will go find the Dark Mage to discuss your matters," Ji Dingxuan said with a smile as he looked at Ji Min, his only precious daughter. Finally, she had taken an interest in a young man who was both outstanding and of noble status; Ji Dingxuan was quite pleased.
In the Arena, it was clear to see who was the dragon and who was merely an insect between Wei Chen and Ginger Guest. The suppression of the Thirteenth Level by the ninth stage was truly remarkable.
It could be anticipated that the Dragon Clan would suffer significant reputational losses because of this; it was utterly embarrassing.
Ji Min's face turned red as she shyly said, "Father, what are you talking about?"
"Heh heh, feeling shy now? Weren't you saying you wouldn't marry anyone but Wei Chen before?" Ji Dingxuan teased.
Ji Yuanxuan also laughed along with him, while the Dark Demon Clan felt boundless joy.
At first, Ji Min had indeed held onto her determination to marry only Wei Chen because she simply couldn't find any other young talents who made her feel comfortable. They all seemed so unappealing; how could she marry any of them?
But now that Wei Chen appeared to have secured victory and discussions about marriage were about to begin, Ji Min instead felt shy and hesitant.
After all, she was an innocent young lady; how open could she be? Despite her revealing attire being merely an expression of her love for beauty, it had little to do with her openness or lack thereof. Judging a person solely by their clothing was quite superficial and misleading.
In the Arena, Wei Chen's sword energy surged forth—sharp and unpredictable—while red Sword Light spread across the battlefield like wildfire, each strike deadly. Ginger Guest found himself on the defensive, severely exhausted and struggling to keep up; even his magical energy was nearly depleted.
"His... Soul Power, how could it be so abundant? It seems endless!"
"Is he absorbing Soul Power while fighting? But the rate of absorption can't possibly keep up with the consumption! What the hell is going on? Did he take some kind of drug?"
"Such low-level Soul Power poses little threat to me, but my magical energy is nearly depleted, and I can't replenish it in time to fight back."
Ginger Guest thought to himself, his face growing more anxious as his swordplay became increasingly chaotic.
Fighting Wei Chen was like asking for trouble.
If he had used other powerful techniques from the beginning, perhaps he could have achieved victory with a single strike. But engaging in a sword duel was out of the question!
Ginger Guest was going insane, being pressured by a Ninth Level Warrior felt worse than death.
But now, thinking of other techniques, he had no chance. Wei Chen's sword strikes were like venomous snakes striking, each faster than the last, leaving no opportunity to unleash other techniques.
Ginger Guest realized that he had long been tied down by Wei Chen, forced to follow the path of his sword, unable to change course. If he tried to force out other techniques, Wei Chen's sword would instantly pierce his throat.
Ginger Guest dared not take the risk; he could only passively endure the blows, searching for gaps in Wei Chen's sword path.
However, as time passed, he was horrified to find that there were no gaps to be found in Wei Chen's swordsmanship.
The space between Wei Chen's strikes was impenetrable; there wasn't a single flaw. Each move flowed seamlessly into the next, leaving no openings to exploit.
What was most terrifying was that Wei Chen's Soul Power seemed like an unending river; from the very beginning until now, there were no signs of weakening. Even low-level Soul Power, when abundant and sustained for long periods, could wear down anything!
After half an hour of dodging and weaving, Ginger Guest's stamina began to falter. Yet he was shocked to discover that Wei Chen still had plenty of energy left; his movements remained steady and his speed unwavering...
"What a freak! How am I supposed to fight back? Without using Mental Attack, he's already reduced me to this state. If he used Mental Attack, wouldn't he be able to kill me instantly?"
Ginger Guest couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Wei Chen in his heart. It was simply respect for a strong opponent.
The strong are not merely strong in the Warrior Realm; they possess true combat strength.
Wei Chen's Warrior Realm may be low, but who would dare to believe that his combat power is that of a mere Ninth Level Warrior?
In the Demon Domain, many individuals, many Talented Youths, begin their cultivation directly from the Tenth Level!
Ginger Guest's talent is quite impressive among the Dragon Clan royalty. To lay a solid foundation, he has also practiced the Three Souls and Seven Spirits Power. Otherwise, his current Warrior Realm would have already reached Fifteen or Sixteen Levels, or even Seventeenth to Eighteenth Rank!
Because of this, while Ginger Guest appears to have a weak Warrior Realm compared to the Young Talents from the Three Races participating in the competition, his combat strength far exceeds that of a Thirteenth Level Warrior. He is not intimidated by experts at Fourteen or Fifteen Levels.
He is incredibly familiar with the Three Souls and Seven Spirits Realm. Thus, he deeply understands just how much combat power exists at the Ninth Level of Warriors, known as the Earth Soul Realm.
However, Wei Chen's combat power is nothing short of a miracle, differing greatly from Ginger Guest's understanding.
In their match, there was no hint of tacit cooperation; both displayed genuine swordsmanship from the very start. However, Wei Chen did not utilize Mental Strength, and Ginger Guest refrained from using his formidable martial techniques. Both were holding back to some extent.
As the battle continued, Wei Chen's overwhelming strength began to crush Ginger Guest. He faced several close calls and nearly got knocked off the Arena by Wei Chen.
As the fight neared its conclusion, Wei Chen was calm and collected, while Ginger Guest's defeat seemed inevitable.
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