dognovel Chapter 432 Yun Chen Victory
Chapter 432 Yun Chen Victory
boom--! !
Li Yan's Dao heart shattered completely at this moment.
His knees buckled, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.
The Blood Slaughter Sword in his hand also fell to the ground with a "clang" at this moment, and the dark red evil aura dissipated like the receding tide, and even a few fine cracks appeared on the sword.
He wasn't exhausted, but his belief was completely shattered.
His proud and deeply ingrained swordsmanship, which he had practiced for over a decade and regarded as the ultimate sword of annihilation, proved utterly ineffective against the opponent's seemingly nascent yet fundamental sword strike.
“The instrument…the Way…the true meaning…” he murmured to himself, lost and dejected, his eyes vacant, as if even his soul had been ripped away.
Yun Chen's calm words were more lethal than any sharp sword move, striking directly at the weakest point in his cultivation foundation.
After a moment of deathly silence, a deafening uproar erupted from the audience!
"Broken? Broken so easily?"
"My God! Senior Brother Yun Chen... he really is a sword genius? Were those fist techniques and movement skills just for fun?"
"What kind of sword intent is that? I feel my sword trembling, as if it is... paying homage?"
"A sword intent arises from a single thought, and such a terrifying sword intent at that! This... this is simply the reincarnation of a sword god!"
The sound almost shook the entire square.
Liu Yanran grabbed Shen Nan's arm excitedly and shook it vigorously: "Senior Brother Shen! Did you see that? Junior Brother... he's simply a monster!"
Shen Nan was so shocked that he couldn't speak and could only nod repeatedly.
Zhao Xiruo looked at the young man on the arena, standing alone with his sword, his demeanor unparalleled. Her tightly clenched fist slowly loosened, revealing deep marks on her palm from her fingernails.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards into a breathtaking arc.
This is my man.
On the high platform, the bigwigs could no longer remain calm.
"Hahaha...! Good lad, you truly deserve to be a disciple of my Divine Thunder Palace."
Elder Lei's voice was loud and clear, filled with barely suppressed joy.
The Fairy of Azure Waves' beautiful eyes sparkled with extraordinary brilliance as she softly said, "Elder Lei, your sect has truly produced a dragon. Such talent in swordsmanship is rarely seen in the world."
Elder Ling Shuang's perpetually icy face finally showed a hint of gentleness, and she nodded slightly: "This child has already grasped the essence of swordsmanship; he is indeed a prodigy."
Leng Hanyue stared blankly at Yun Chen, her heart pounding so hard she felt dizzy.
She realized that she couldn't see through this boy at all. He wasn't this strong when they last met. How long has it been?
However, upon hearing their comments, Master Yu Shu was filled with resentment.
He stared intently at Yun Chen, a deep sense of apprehension and even a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Since Jade Void Palace cannot obtain it, it must not be allowed to fall into the hands of Divine Thunder Palace.
Lin Xuantong seemed to see through his thoughts, and his tone was somewhat playful: "Master Yushu... there's no need to be angry. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. This is just the beginning... don't get angry and ruin your health."
"Hmph! You don't need to worry about it." Master Yu Shu naturally understood his teasing, gave an unpleasant snort, and then fell silent.
On the arena, Yun Chen paid no attention to Li Yan's breakdown or the uproar outside.
He looked down at the golden longsword in his hand, feeling the pure sword intent, as tender as an infant yet containing infinite possibilities, flowing and growing within his body.
This feeling of being one with the sword is completely different from when he used to rely on strength and skill to control his fist techniques and body movements. It is a resonance that is closer to the "Tao".
With a slight thought, the golden longsword emitted a cheerful hum, transformed into a streak of light, and returned to his storage ring.
Having acquired sword intent, he had a natural affinity for swords, and he even had the illusion that any sword in the world could be used by him if he wanted to.
Only then did the elder judge recover from his extreme shock.
He took a deep breath and announced loudly, "In this battle, Yun Chen wins!"
As the sound faded, it once again stirred up a deafening roar.
At this moment, Yun Chen's name was etched into everyone's memory with a new and awe-inspiring gaze.
Yun Chen nodded slightly to the referee, his gaze calmly sweeping over the excited crowd below the stage, over the bigwigs on the high platform with their various expressions, and finally landing on the dejected Li Yan.
He didn't say anything more, turned around, and walked calmly off the stage.
His silhouette, in everyone's eyes, seemed to merge with the newly sheathed golden sword—upright, aloof, yet possessing a sharpness capable of slicing through all illusions.
Below the arena, Zhao Xiruo had already quickly come forward. Her usually cool and beautiful eyes were now surprisingly bright, as if they were filled with tiny stars.
She stood before Yun Chen, tilting her head slightly upwards to look at him, and softly called out in a trembling voice, "Yun Chen..."
Looking at the undisguised excitement, pride, and deep-seated worry in her eyes, Yun Chen's cold face softened slightly. He smiled at her and raised an eyebrow triumphantly: "How about it? Isn't your husband handsome?"
"Pfft!"
Zhao Xiruo, who was already full of admiration because of Yun Chen's amazing swordsmanship performance, couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "Handsome! Of course my man is handsome, you are the most handsome in the whole world."
"Oh my god...! Showing off your love in broad daylight, do you think we're invisible?"
Liu Yanran, standing to the side, exaggeratedly covered her eyes with her hands, but her fingers were wide open, full of mischievous smiles. Her tone was sour, but she couldn't hide her excitement and pride.
Shen Nan couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, looking at the perfect couple before him with eyes full of satisfaction.
The junior brother is so talented and the junior sister is so devoted; they are truly a match made in heaven.
He coughed lightly, feigning seriousness, and said, "Ahem, be mindful of your behavior; so many people are watching."
When Zhao Xiruo was teased by Liu Yanran, even though she was usually aloof, her cheeks couldn't help but blush slightly.
She loosened her grip on Yun Chen's sleeve somewhat embarrassedly, but the light in her eyes remained undiminished, still firmly fixed on Yun Chen.
Yun Chen was quite composed. Faced with the teasing from his senior brothers and sisters, he simply smiled faintly, naturally put his arm around Zhao Xiruo's shoulder, and pulled her closer to him. His gaze swept over Liu Yanran and Shen Nan, and his tone was somewhat relaxed: "If you are envious, senior sister, why don't you go find one too?"
"Pah! Who's envious!"
Liu Yanran blushed, spat, but couldn't help laughing again: "But Junior Brother, you really... made our Divine Thunder Palace proud today."
“Yes, you didn’t see that old man Yu Shu’s face just now, it was almost as black as the bottom of a pot… Hahaha!” Shen Nan nodded seriously.
Zhao Xiruo nodded, then turned to look at Yun Chen, saying with some concern, "That's true, but after this battle, Yun Chen, you've truly come into the spotlight. You must be even more careful in the upcoming matches, especially..."
Her gaze swept casually towards the Jade Void Palace on the high platform, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Yun Chen nodded slightly, naturally understanding the principle that a tree that stands out in the forest will be felled by the wind.
Today, by revealing his sword intent and skills, he will inevitably attract countless covetous and fearful individuals.
But he felt no fear; instead, a surge of pride rose within him.
The path of cultivation is like rowing against the current; only by overcoming obstacles can one reach the summit.
Besides... he had no choice.