Martial Arts Overlord

"Look, it seems Lu Xiao Yun is making his move!"

Many people noticed Lu Xiao Yun standing up, their eyes immediately showing strong interest.

So far, among the three True Yuan Realm martial artists, Jian Wuji and Yu Bufan had already fought once, leaving only Lu Xiao Yun who hadn’t made a move yet.

Moreover, most people had already guessed whom he was going to challenge.

"Lu Xiao Yun once had a duel agreement with Luo Feng. He’s definitely going to challenge Luo Feng this time," someone said.

"It’s not just that. Both of them come from the Purple Sun School in the Flowing Cloud Region. As the saying goes, two tigers cannot live on the same mountain. Lu Xiao Yun definitely won’t just sit back and watch Luo Feng rise and surpass him."

"Leng Feifan, a True Yuan Realm martial artist, was still defeated by Luo Feng. I wonder what will happen this time when Lu Xiao Yun faces Luo Feng."

"The two cannot be compared. Leng Feifan didn’t know Luo Feng’s strength before, and was somewhat careless. Lu Xiao Yun, as one of the Three Heavenly Swords of the Sky Sword Pavilion, is not to be underestimated. Now that he is on guard, he will not be easily dealt with. I think it’ll be hard for Luo Feng to win. But of course, it’s not easy for Lu Xiao Yun to win either. If I had to choose one, I think Lu Xiao Yun has a better chance."

"Makes sense."

"Huh, Lin Hongyi is up there! Who is she planning to challenge?"

The entire Group Dragon Island erupted in exclamations.

Just when everyone thought Lu Xiao Yun would take the stage to challenge Luo Feng, Lin Hongyi surprised everyone by getting onto the Ascending Dragon Platform first.

Lin Hongyi had just made Yan Feihua, who ranked fourth in the last Ten New Dragons, admit defeat voluntarily, making everyone curious. Seeing her on stage, the atmosphere ignited by Lu Xiao Yun did not diminish but became even more intense. Everyone wanted to see what secrets she held.

Elsewhere, Yang Wanyi heaved a sigh of relief seeing it was Lin Hongyi on stage, her beautiful eyes turned towards Lu Xiao Yun on the opposite side.

She knew the feud between Luo Feng and Lu Xiao Yun and would have gone up to challenge Lu Xiao Yun herself if it weren’t for Lin Hongyi.

Of course, she didn’t think of winning, as the gap between a Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist and a True Yuan Realm martial artist was not easy to ignore, especially against Lu Xiao Yun.

Her plan was simple, to force out most of Lu Xiao Yun’s strength so that Luo Feng would be better prepared when facing him later, increasing his chances of victory.

On the Ascending Dragon Platform.

Lin Hongyi’s beautiful eyes swept across before settling on Lu Xiao Yun.

"I challenge Lu Xiao Yun."

Wow!

These words caused a commotion across Group Dragon Island, indicating this was undoubtedly a peak showdown.

Lu Xiao Yun frowned slightly, feeling extremely displeased at his plans being disrupted, and even more so when the opponent dared to think about defeating him.

Swish!

With a quick move, Lu Xiao Yun appeared on the Ascending Dragon Platform, glanced at Lin Hongyi, and said coldly:

"Not bad, you actually have the courage to challenge me."

"Why wouldn’t I dare?"

Lin Hongyi’s lips curled up slightly, taking her stance, as the red ribbons in her hair danced in the wind like two leaping flames, her expression neither arrogant nor humble.

Boom!

Facing a True Yuan Realm martial artist, Lin Hongyi had no intention of holding back, fully unleashing the eighth level of her Golden Jade God Form Skill.

Instantly, she radiated a dazzling glaze of light, intermingled with gold and jade hues, perfectly blending and rendering even her skin, hair, and eyes in shades of gold and jade, as if no longer a mere mortal being. An overwhelming oppressive aura spread out, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly.

"The eighth level of the Golden Jade God Form Skill, Gold and Jade Colored Glaze Body!" someone exclaimed from the stands.

"How overconfident!"

Lu Xiao Yun looked indifferent, snorting coldly.

Clang!

His sword unsheathed on its own, instantly unleashing a powerful and dominating sword momentum from Lu Xiao Yun, filled with endless invisible sharpness, tearing the air into waves of ripples.

"I hope you can withstand one of my swords."

Though Jian Wuji had relinquished the top seat of the Ten New Dragons, he still harbored an unyielding determination in his heart. Since Jian Wuji defeated Yu Bufan with one sword, he also aimed to secure victory in one strike. Gripping his sword, he launched a full-force attack instantly.

"Rainbow Suppressing Clouds!"

The crimson True Yuan erupted, transforming into countless sword shadows. As Lu Xiao Yun swung his sword, they all merged into it, becoming a brilliant, radiant crimson Sword Qi.

The Sword Qi blazed like fire, piercing through the void, akin to a heavenly wildfire, charging straight towards Lin Hongyi.

Lin Hongyi’s gaze was grave, lowering her center of gravity, as infinite mountain shadows emerged on her right fist, unleashing a punch with the momentum of shattering mountains and blocking rivers.

"Merging Mountain Style!"

Boom!

Her punch merely made the crimson Sword Qi tremble slightly without breaking it. The Sword Qi, slicing into Lin Hongyi’s punch force, exploded into thousands of sparks, forcing her to incessantly retreat.

"Such strong Sword Qi!"

"The swordsmanship Lu Xiao Yun cultivates is called the Cloud Thunder Demonic Annihilation Sword, which contains the intents of both cloud and thunder. Cloud is ever-changing, thunder being fierce. The Cloud Thunder Demonic Annihilation Sword not only has great changes but also immense power, maintaining a mystical balance. Engaging with him, falling into a disadvantage makes it hard to turn the tide. Aside from this, as far as I know, Jian Wuji also practices a secret technique that enhances Sword Qi’s power."

"A secret technique that increases the Sword Qi’s power? No wonder it’s so strong."

"I’m afraid Lin Hongyi can’t block this sword."

Chichi...

Oppressed by the Sword Qi, Lin Hongyi kept retreating, her feet carving two distinct grooves onto the platform. Seeing she’s about to crash into the blue light screen, her hands suddenly burst into intense golden light. Her fists turned into palms, grabbing hold of the Sword Qi.

"Iron Chain Blocks the River!"

Boom!

The golden light erupted, Lin Hongyi’s palms seizing the Sword Qi, and with a slender move in Iron Chain Blocks the River style, hung backward.

Whiz!

The crimson Sword Qi grazed past her nose, brushing by, heavily slashing into the blue light screen, creating a huge dent that lingered for a long time.

"Is this even possible!"

"Why not, combat isn’t all about brute force."

"This move, Iron Chain Blocks the River, is truly brilliant. Kudos to her for coming up with it."

The stands erupted into applause.

Lin Hongyi stood up, glancing at the tear left by the Sword Qi on her sleeve, Daimei slightly furrowed.

Lu Xiao Yun’s strength was beyond her anticipation. Besides the difference in cultivation, his swordsmanship realm was also quite formidable. Ranking as the third among the Ten New Dragons was truly not a simple feat.

Not having secured victory with one sword, Lu Xiao Yun was internally vexed. Without uttering a word, he followed up with three successive swords with Thunderbolt speed.

"Three Cloud Thunder Swords!"

Whiz!

Three sword lights, emitting only a faint sound, flashed instantly, appearing before Lin Hongyi.

"Five Peaks Demon Suppression!"

Lin Hongyi dared not be even slightly careless, pushing Yuan Qi to the limit, fully enveloped in golden and jade radiance, exploding in a surge as her hands extended forward.

Boom boom boom boom boom...

On the platform, five massive mountain shadows suddenly emerged, each towering several dozen feet high. As Lin Hongyi’s hands clasped together, they shrank, eventually reducing to house-size, exuding a glazed golden essence, as if real, standing before Lin Hongyi, securing the four corners of space.

Clang clang clang clang clang clang clang...

The three Sword Qi struck the Five Peaks True Vigor, bursting into thousands of sparks like fireworks. The Sword Qi, infused with both cloud and thunder intents, roared as it penetrated deeper, forming cracks across the mountain shadows, rapidly spreading.

"It won’t hold..."

Luo Feng’s brows slightly furrowed. In terms of cultivation technique realm, Lin Hongyi didn’t lose much to Lu Xiao Yun, but the disparity in the quality of True Yuan and Yuan Qi was too vast, making it undeniable that even with her Grand Momentum, she likely couldn’t withstand.

"You shall lose! Wind and Thunder Shake the Sky!"

At this moment, Lu Xiao Yun’s eyes flared with fierce light, gathering the intent of sharpness onto his sword tip, unleashing another sword strike.

Boom!

A giant Sword Qi, laced with threads of blue arcs of lightning, descended upon Lin Hongyi with Thunderbolt speed.

The stands echoed with exclamations.

Lin Hongyi was visibly at her limit; if Lu Xiao Yun struck again at this moment, she could suffer severe injury with a misstep.

"Not necessarily!"

Gazing at the impending wind and thunder Sword Qi, Lin Hongyi’s bright eyes flashed, with her tongue against her palate, she shouted aloud.

"Kill!"

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