Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior

"This is... Lifting Light as Heavy."

"Yes, it truly is Lifting Light as Heavy. This person indeed has some talent in Sword Dao."

"The Shangguan Family has produced a promising talent. With proper nurturing, perhaps they could understand Saber Momentum and have a slight chance to reach the Upper Three Grades in the future. But for now..."

The words were left unfinished, yet everyone knew that understanding Saber Momentum was a matter for another time. In this battle, no matter what, Shangguan Ke could not defeat Song Shuyue.

On stage, Song Shuyue had a moment of panic, then quickly tapped her foot. The Wind Spiritual Qi spiraled around her body, forming a Spiritual Barrier while quickly distancing herself from Shangguan Ke.

She then formed a hand seal, and the small flag in her hand fluttered continuously, unexpectedly summoning a Wind Jiao. A single Wind Jiao wasn't the full extent of Song Shuyue's power.

On the other hand, Shangguan Ke, moving swiftly with her Body Technique, left afterimages, yet despite her Lifting Light as Heavy technique, each saber strike carried a weight of ten thousand pounds, exhausting her.

"Wind Transformation Cage!"

Song Shuyue formed another seal, and in an instant, strong winds transformed into a cage, trapping Shangguan Ke's form and forcing her into a desperate situation.

Retreating one more step would push her out of the stage, resulting in defeat.

"Take another strike from me!"

Shangguan Ke, trapped in the wind cage, panted heavily, her Martial Robe soaked in white patches, remnants of sweat that had seeped in and dried multiple times.

After slashing out once more, a flash of cold light appeared in her empty left hand, as a gleaming Long Saber fell into her palm.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!"

"Splash splash splash—!"

Flames danced wildly, cascading waterfalls surged, Shangguan Ke unleashed all her Qi Blood and Power, channeling it furiously into both Long Sabers, utilizing Water and Fire Attribute Power.

As water and fire merged, a terrifying destructive force erupted, the residual shockwaves forming scorching gales, causing those below the stage to change their expressions, urging Power and Spiritual Qi for defense.

This strike's power far exceeded the realm of a Sixth-Grade Martial Artist, rivaling the outbursts of a Fifth-Grade Martial Artist without burning Qi Blood.

"So strong, is this Shangguan Ke's true strength?!"

The enveloping wind cage on stage was torn open with a deafening slash. The runes on the central arena lit up as Shangguan Ke broke free and lunged towards Song Shuyue.

This time, Song Shuyue's previously calm eyes finally revealed a hint of seriousness, leading her already surging Wind Spiritual Qi to rise further.

Her black hair whipped wildly and her body glowed with vibrant blue light.

"Roar roar roar!"

Spectators watched in awe as a third Wind Jiao quickly formed. The three Jiaos roared deeply and danced intertwined, eventually transforming into a massive Wind Jiao, standing three zhang tall, its scales clearly visible.

Xun Wind Scripture · Three Jiao Set Wind!

The Wind Jiao clashed with the waterfall of water and fire, resounded with a boom, immediately followed by a muffled groan as a wretched figure flew backward, one foot suspended over the stage's edge.

When the crowd looked closely, that figure turned out to be Shangguan Ke, her hair spread out and Martial Robe shattered, drenched in blood.

As rising dust settled, the colossal Wind Jiao reverted to three Wind Jiaos circling Song Shuyue. All was calm.

The outcome was clear!

Shangguan Ke gasped heavily. Now, if she wished to continue fighting, her only option was to burn Qi Blood. However, this was only a minor competition, not a true life-and-death struggle.

Furthermore, despite Song Shuyue not being utterly effortless, she appeared confident and composed, clearly not exerting her full strength. Even if Shangguan Ke burned Qi Blood, she wouldn't be Song Shuyue's match.

With that, Shangguan Ke's suspended right foot voluntarily touched down from the stage.

Then, she retrieved her saber and cupped her hands in salute.

"Thank you for showing mercy. I concede."

Shangguan Ke conceded, and the referee immediately announced loudly.

"In this battle, Song Shuyue wins!"

Shangguan Ke lost this match, but a burst of applause erupted from the crowd, not only participants from various counties but also several Noble Family Descendants nodding subtly. Many gazes toward Shangguan Ke carried admiration and acknowledgment.

"Though defeated in this battle, judging by the strength Shangguan Ke displayed at its conclusion, she truly deserves a spot in the top ten!"

The first major battle exceeded everyone's expectations, and the minor competition reached its climax.

In the second battle, Li Xin faced Tao Feng, securing a narrow victory.

In the third battle, Zhou Heng faced Guo Yue, resulting in Guo Yue's victory.

...

Ultimately, only Li Xin from the Li Family entered the top ten, and in the end, he defeated Zhou Changhe, only to fall before Song Shuyue, ranking third overall.

"Well done, Brother Li Xin, achieving third in the minor competition is excellent!"

"Indeed, the remaining two—Song Shuyue and Tao Xing—are too strong... just hope Song Shuyue wins in the end!"

Soon, the two took the stage.

Song Shuyue and Tao Xing, both women, gazed at each other, separated by several zhang, their fighting spirit high. The battle was on the verge of erupting.

A sudden sweep of wind and frost ensued, Wind Spiritual Qi surged like furious waves, and Ice Spiritual Qi raged like a cold tide. The two figures intertwined in battle for dozens of rounds, where only the clashing of wind blades and ice crystals were visible between heaven and earth.

Ultimately, Song Shuyue was outmatched by a single move.

"In this battle, Tao Family, Tao Xing wins!"

The voice of Gu Dongcheng on the central arena echoed across the mountaintop plaza with Vast Qi, resonating throughout the mountaintop when transmitted back to the plaza at the base, the plaza roared with excitement.

"What a pity... just a hair's breadth away. Song Shuyue likely exhausted plenty of Spiritual Qi in the previous battle against Shangguan Ke."

Seeing Tao Family emerge victorious ultimately led the Li Family group to silence, with many clenching their fists—the minor competition championed by Tao Xing put the Li Family in a more precarious position.

According to previous agreements, although the minor tournament weigh-ins are not substantial, the fact remains that Tao Family claimed the championship. For Li Family to win the agreement, there are but two approaches.

First, encounter and defeat members of Tao Family and Zhou Family ahead of time. By doing so, no matter the final grand competition outcome, Li Family wouldn't lose.

Second, they must claim victory in the grand competition, defeating everyone!

But is that even possible?

At that moment, despair began to swell within the hearts of the Li Family, uncontrollable and swiftly expansive.

As the minor competition concluded, the atmosphere remained undiminished; on the mountaintop plaza, the fervor intensified.

Tao Xinglie, Song Jingyuan, and Guo Zhen rose together, their distinct yet proud gazes sweeping across the venue, exchanging glances.

Even Li Changshan chose to avoid direct confrontation, not daring to face the three directly.

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