“Strongest Eight-Year-Old Divine Ancestor ... ”
The Sword Light swept through like a bamboo being split apart, dazzling and brilliant like the blazing sun, its might Thunderous enough to shake the ground.
The crowd above the Celestial Martial Arena was enveloped by this sword strike, feeling a bone-chilling cold wash over them. Their bodies seemed to lose control, movements stiffening and actions slowing.
The peak expert of the Mystic Immortal Realm was the first to bear the brunt, directly struck away by Ximen Piaopiao's sword.
His figure shot out like an arrow released from a bow, crashing forcefully out of the Celestial Martial Arena.
“Boom!”
Accompanied by a tremendous sound, the earth shook violently as the peak expert of the Mystic Immortal Realm fell outside the Celestial Martial Arena, creating a deep human-shaped pit in the ground.
As for the other three late-stage experts of the Mystic Immortal Realm, although Ximen Piaopiao's sword was not aimed at them specifically, they too were sent flying, spitting blood and gazing at Ximen Piaopiao above the Celestial Martial Arena with deep shock in their eyes.
Even those from the Transcendent Peak Cultivation were violently knocked back by this sword strike.
In this battle, they accepted their defeat wholeheartedly.
“Impressive!”
Seeing Ximen Piaopiao hovering in mid-air with her sword, Wu Qiuyang couldn't help but smirk and utter two words.
Heng Yuzhu felt a whirlwind of emotions, equally astonished by the domineering strength displayed by Ximen Piaopiao, leaving her inner self in turmoil.
"Good, good, good. This young man is impressive. He can join my Yuan Guang Sword Palace," came a voice from the Celestial Martial Arena. Floating in mid-air within the celestial palace, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal cast his gaze downward, his eyes sparkling with brilliance as he smiled.
The Jade Spring Sword Immortal glanced at him and said, "I believe this young man's swordsmanship is more suited for my Jade Spring lineage."
Ximen Piaopiao had created his own sword technique, and both the power of his swordplay and his combat prowess were nothing short of monstrous.
It was no surprise that both Yuan Guang Sword Immortal and Jade Spring Sword Immortal valued him highly and considered taking him under their wing.
Yuan Guang Sword Immortal responded, "Then let’s wait until after the Famous Sword Festival to see which master this young man wishes to follow!"
Jade Spring Sword Immortal nodded lightly, exuding confidence.
Ximen Piaopiao's Snowfall Sword Technique bore striking similarities to his Jade Spring Sword Technique. In truth, his Jade Spring Sword Palace was indeed more suitable for Ximen Piaopiao's cultivation.
"Excellent, very good! Congratulations to Young Master Ximen for making it into the top ten."
The performance of the second group was nothing short of stunning; no one had expected that Ximen Piaopiao, who had initially seemed rather ordinary, would turn out to be a dark horse.
In this round of written examinations, the results were truly astonishing, leaving everyone in surprise.
Wu Mo even stood up to personally commend Ximen Piaopiao.
His gaze couldn't help but glance at the magnificent Sky Palace above.
If nothing unexpected happens, it seems that this young man will inevitably be taken under the wing of one of the two Celestial Kings from his Famous Sword Sect, with a future that is boundless.
Ximen Piaopiao put away the immortal sword, her figure swaying gracefully as she descended from the Celestial Martial Arena like a celestial being. She then lightly bowed in the direction of Wu Mo to show her respect and said, "Thank you for your praise, senior."
Afterward, she held her head high and walked directly towards Ye Fan and the others.
"Brother Ximen, you truly are full of surprises; I must say, you have astonished me!" Ye Fan remarked with a feigned anger as he looked at the radiant Ximen Piaopiao.
Wu Qiuyang nodded with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes and said, "Indeed, I am also quite surprised."
Heng Yuzhu gathered her complicated emotions and glanced at Ye Fan, then at Wu Qiuyang. Her gaze finally settled on Ximen Piaopiao as she said, "Since they are all surprised, then of course I am surprised too!"
Upon hearing this, Ximen Piaopiao appeared speechless and replied, "Is it just surprise? Don't you all feel amazed?"
"Amazed, truly extraordinary," Ye Fan and the others chimed in unison.
Ximen Piaopiao's formidable strength and ability to secure a spot among the top ten certainly did not provoke anger in anyone.
What intrigued Ye Fan, however, was how Ximen Piaopiao managed to conceal her power so flawlessly.
His gaze shifted to the magnificent celestial palace floating in mid-air, as well as to Wu Mo behind the Celestial Martial Arena.
Ye Fan couldn't help but take a deep look at the carefree Ximen Piaopiao. The fact that she could hide her strength from him and others was one thing, but if even those powerful figures were deceived, it was worth pondering.
After all, how could an ordinary person possess such elusive methods?
Yet, everyone had their own secrets, just as he did.
Thus, since Ximen Piaopiao chose not to explain, Ye Fan would not press for answers.
The written examination for the top ten continued, and soon several groups had selected their own champions.
Before long, it was time for Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu's group.
"Be careful," Ye Fan warned as he noticed the serious expressions on Heng Yuzhu and Wu Qiuyang's faces.
Ximen Piaopiao spoke up, "Autumn Sun, Rain Bamboo, remember what I said before. Once you enter the Famous Sword Sect, I will protect you. You won't have to worry about cultivation resources or top-tier sword techniques."
"As long as I, Ximen Piaopiao, am here, you will be taken care of."
Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu nodded deeply at Ye Fan and Ximen Piaopiao. After a moment's hesitation, they dashed forward, stepping directly into the area where the Celestial Martial Arena and the Mystic Immortal Realm were located.
The battle soon erupted.
Just as Ye Fan and Ximen Piaopiao had anticipated, Tang Chuan's attacks were fierce and domineering.
Although the rules of the Famous Sword Festival prohibited anyone from deliberately killing their opponents, Tang Chuan's strikes were ruthless enough. In an instant, a late-stage Mystic Immortal Realm expert had his legs severed and was blasted out of the Celestial Martial Arena, left crippled.
With Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu's mid-stage Mystic Immortal Realm strength, they stood no chance against a monster like Tang Chuan.
Thus, as Ye Fan and Ximen Piaopiao had suggested, moments after entering the Celestial Martial Arena, the two exchanged glances and retreated toward the edge of the arena.
In unison, they declared loudly, "We forfeit!"
Upon hearing Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu's decision to withdraw, Ximen Piaopiao and Ye Fan both nodded in relief.
Tang Chuan's appearance was like that of a noble jade, seemingly graceful and not very old.
However, his heart was as ruthless as they come, showing no mercy in his actions. The way he severed another's legs with a single sword strike was enough to reveal his true nature.
"These two are quite clever. Retreating is undoubtedly the best choice," Wu Mo from the Famous Sword Sect said lightly, nodding as he watched the Celestial Martial Arena and heard the voices of Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu.
Around the Celestial Martial Arena, other powerful figures showed no signs of surprise. A Mid-Level Celestial Immortal's cultivation level against a prodigy like Tang Chuan was hardly unexpected.
Retreating was indeed a wise decision.
However, just when everyone thought that Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu would be able to escape unscathed, it seemed that Tang Chuan had no intention of letting them go so easily.
With almost no hesitation, he swung his sword directly at Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu. Then, in a flash, he darted toward them like lightning.
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