"How long has it been since we last had a face-off, Liang Tao?" Jue Xing said while holding onto his 2 handed sword.
"I don't keep track of time, but I do remember defeating you in a mere five moves," Liang Tao retorted coldly, his voice laced with arrogance.
"YOU!! Hmmph, this year will be different." Jue Xing replied, clearly agitated by what Liang Tao had said just now.
"Last time, I granted you the luxury of five moves. This time, I'll make it even easier for you. Three moves," Liang Tao sneered, emphasizing the number three with a gesture of his finger.
"Three moves to take me down?? DON'T BELITTLE ME!" Jue Xing shouted, and immediately, boundless pressure exploded out from his body.
"Wow! Jue Xing is already at the cultivation of the Nascent Soul, Low Stage?"
"Wasn't he at the Core Formation, High Stage just a few days ago??"
Many disciples were shocked to see that Jue Xing has already made a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, Low Stage cultivation.
"Ha! Nascent Soul, Low Stage, and you're already so confident?" Liang Tao sneered, dismissing Jue Xing's achievement as if it were insignificant.
"Old man, how about you announce the start of the battle soon?" Liang Tao said to the Arena Master.
"Alright, let the battle begin!" The Arena Master exclaimed.
As the battle begins, Jue Xing immediately grips his 2-handed sword tightly, his muscles ready and tense for action.
* Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh *
Swift movements filled the air as Jue Xing materialized in front of Liang Tao, launching a fierce slash toward him with lightning speed.
Liang Tao demonstrated his agility by gracefully dodging the incoming strike from Jue Xing.
Witnessing Liang Tao's evasion, Jue Xing continued his relentless assault, unleashing a flurry of slashes, denying Liang Tao any respite.
However, in a stunning display of agility, Liang Tao leaped onto Jue Xing's two-handed sword, using it as a platform before gracefully landing back onto the platform.
"That's 1 move, 2 moves left." Liang Tao exclaimed.
"How about you stop dodging and come attack me?!" Jue Xing roared in frustration, his anger mounting as Liang Tao continued to evade his every strike with ease.
"Roaring Dragon Slash!" Jue Xing shouted. Immediately, Jue Xing swinged his swords in a wide arc.
The force behind Jue Xing's attack was formidable, but Liang Tao's agile footwork allowed him to effortlessly evade the powerful strike.
"That's two," Liang Tao remarked calmly, his confidence unwavering.
Enraged, Jue Xing let out a furious scream, his determination to defeat Liang Tao intensifying.
"Sword of Radiant Glory!" Jue Xing's sword emitted a dazzling radiance, enveloping the entire arena and capturing the attention of all the spectators, including the sect leaders themselves.
The radiant light illuminated the surroundings, casting a breathtaking spectacle upon the onlookers and heightening the anticipation for the clash between Jue Xing and Liang Tao.
"Waa, it's so bright!"
"I can't see!"
"Gong Xuanyan, you have a remarkable disciple in Jue Xing. He has actually mastered the Sword of Radiant Glory!" Gong Xuanyan exclaimed, a sense of pride evident in his voice as he acknowledged the prowess of Jue Xing and the Buddha Benevolent Sect.
"On behalf of my son, I appreciate your kind words, Sect Leader!" Jue Mang responded, his voice filled with satisfaction and pride in having a son like Jue Xing.
"Ho... That's your trump card? I must admit, Jue Xing, you have indeed improved over these few years." Liang Tao's voice carried a hint of surprise and genuine acknowledgment as he finally turned his attention to Jue Xing, recognizing his progress and the threat he posed on the arena.
"However, you are still not my match!" As Liang Tao said this, he immediately unsheathed his sword and held his sword gracefully.
"Whirlwind Dance!" Liang Tao called out, launching into a rapid flurry of strikes. His sword moves like a whirlwind, striking Jue Xing with precise and calculated moves.
* BAM BAM *
"Ahhh!" Jue Xing was struck by Liang Tao's powerful blows, sending him crashing into the wall of the hall with a resounding impact.
"JUE XING!" Jue Mang's voice reverberated through the hall as he urgently called out to his son, leaping towards him in concern and worry.
With a confident smile, Liang Tao sheathed his sword, and looked towards Jue Xing and said "Easy Peasy!".