Inside the arena, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere spread.
With just two strikes, Su Yi showcased his strength to everyone present.
Even Qin Wenyuan, a Martial Master, furrowed his brow.
Although he was surprised by Su Yi's victory over Zhou Huaiqiu last night, he didn't pay much attention to it. In the eyes of a Martial Master like him, those below the Martial Master level were not worth much consideration!
However, when he saw Mu Cangtu's failed attempt to immediately defeat Su Yi, a slight chill ran through Qin Wenyuan's heart.
"Is this the reliance that this young man has to dare challenge our Prefectural Lord's Manor?" Qin Wenyuan's expression fluctuated.
Others present also felt shocked and doubtful, their hearts churning.
Who would have expected that a seventeen-year-old youth would be so powerful as to confront the master of the Qinghe Sword Manor?
"You have earned my sword," Mu Cangtu said in a calm and tranquil tone after a moment of silence.
He suddenly raised his head.
Swish!
In the void, two flashes of lightning seemed to erupt. His appearance was ordinary, his figure short, but his eyes, at this moment, were as sharp as heavenly swords.
The air seemed to be split open by his gaze, making a hissing sound.
This was the manifestation of his powerful martial will and spiritual strength, the outward projection of his swordsmanship.
"In my lifetime, I have witnessed storms and tempests, great joys and sorrows, and encountered countless remarkable individuals. Yet, I have never seen a genius like you. It is my fortune to be able to spar with someone like you before I step down as the Manor Lord," Mu Cangtu said.
The gleam of swords in Mu Cangtu's eyes grew brighter and brighter. A tremendous aura surged from him, reaching an unimaginable level, filling the heavens and the earth.
Although his figure appeared short, in the eyes of everyone present, he rose like a towering mountain, standing tall and firm!
The entire Qingding Arena seemed to solidify, even the air.
Qin Wenyuan and the few other Martial Masters present had a slight change in their expressions. What a powerful aura!
"His spirit, energy, and focus are refined as one, integrated into his swordsmanship, reaching such a level. His body is like a furnace that can devour gold and turn stones into ash! I didn't expect that Master Mu has reached this stage..." Yuan Wutong's expression changed.
What does it mean to devour gold and turn stones into ash?
It means having an immensely powerful body that can even refine gold and stones!
Zhang Zhiyan smiled and looked at Su Yi with a pitying gaze. He had already realized that Mu Cangtu had no reservations in his martial arts attainment.
At this moment, even if it were him making a move, he wouldn't necessarily be a match for Mu Cangtu!
The atmosphere was oppressive, and everyone was amazed by the aura emanating from Mu Cangtu. The younger generation showed even more awe.
He seemed like a god among men!
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Su Yi remained calm as ever, showing no signs of panic.
Clang!
Mu Cangtu reached behind him and drew a black longsword from a wooden scabbard. The sword hummed with a deep and solemn resonance.
"This sword is called Qianren. It has been with me for thirty years, slaying 163 enemies, never once disappointing me," Mu Cangtu said.
With the sword in his hand, Mu Cangtu's expression grew even calmer. He remained as tranquil as an ancient well, while his gaze became so sharp that no one dared to meet his eyes.
Su Yi nodded and said, "When a wall stands a thousand feet tall, without desires, it becomes unyielding. The name is impressive, and the sword is not bad either. If you can force me to draw my sword, today I will let you witness what true swordsmanship is."
Everyone: "..."
People like Qin Wenyuan and Zhang Zhiyan were on the verge of laughter. This young man's arrogance was beyond compare!
Mu Cangtu didn't waste any more words and swung his sword forward.
Boom!
The previously frozen air in the arena seemed to explode, unable to withstand the pressure exerted by Mu Cangtu.
The younger generation present paled in shock.
In their eyes, Mu Cangtu, who launched the attack, was like a towering mountain moving horizontally, exerting a suppressing force that made people feel suffocated even from a distance.
Even the prominent figures couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
The void churned, and the airflow surged as Mu Cangtu, like a deity descending, suddenly slashed with his Thousand Blade Sword.
Swish!
The sword moved swiftly like a dragon, cutting through the air. Even before the sword energy arrived, a bone-chilling sharpness filled the space between heaven and earth.
All the Martial Masters present were moved.
Just with this one strike, Mu Cangtu firmly held the position of the number one swordsman in Yunhe County. Even the other Martial Masters present didn't dare to say they could directly withstand this strike.
However, Su Yi didn't evade or retreat.
With one hand behind his back and the other raised, his fingertips radiated a dazzling brilliance. His surging cultivation converged onto his fist.
When the sword energy approached, he suddenly swung his right fist, smashing it against the murderous and peerless sword energy.
Boom!
A resounding sound, like the ringing of a large bell, reverberated throughout the heavens and earth. The mighty force swept out, bursting into fragmented and splintered gusts of air.
A stunning scene unfolded—Mu Cangtu's full-powered sword energy was actually shattered inch by inch under Su Yi's fist!
It was like a series of firecrackers exploding. In the end, even the black Thousand Blade Sword couldn't withstand it and emitted a buzzing sound.
A flicker of surprise flashed across Mu Cangtu's face, but he remained unfazed.
He casually pulled back his sleeve.
The Thousand Blade Sword drew a perfect arc in the air and suddenly burst outward, shattering Su Yi's final punch.
"Barely worthy of praise," Mu Cangtu remarked.
Su Yi burst into laughter, his figure suddenly moving as he launched an aggressive attack.
His momentum changed dramatically, resembling an unparalleled sword soaring through the sky, filled with a sense of unrivaled strength and unbridled extravagance.
How could Mu Cangtu remain indifferent?
In an instant, he unleashed a series of nine sword strikes, each faster and more majestic than the previous. They seemed like successive torrents surging and rushing, carrying the might of wind, rain, and the heavens, pressing against Su Yi.
Su Yi's fists swung like lightning, unleashing a series of nine consecutive punches, each heavier and cleaner than the last, devoid of any fancy moves.
However, they carried an invincible and unstoppable aura!
The explosive sound reverberated like thunder, spreading between the two combatants.
What sent shivers down people's spines was that Mu Cangtu's successive waves of nine sword strikes were shattered one after another. The Thousand Blade Sword trembled, showing signs of being unable to withstand the onslaught!
"Startling Swan Momentum!"
Mu Cangtu took a deep breath, and his sword technique transformed once again.
Clang!
The Thousand Blade Sword turned into a black sword light about ten feet long. Although it lacked the previous might, the sword energy condensed to the extreme, making it even more dangerous.
With a wave of Mu Cangtu's hand, the sword was unleashed, tearing through the air like an ink line. Its speed was as fast as lightning, as swift as the wind, and perfectly executed.
The Martial Masters present felt a chill in their hearts when they saw it.
This sword was Mu Cangtu's true ultimate move!
"This is getting interesting," Su Yi laughed heartily.
Facing this sword that could cut through everything, he clasped his hands together, and in an instant, he managed to hold the Thousand Blade Sword between his palms!
The entire audience was shocked, trembling with awe.
"Begin!" Mu Cangtu shouted.
The black light surged, and the Thousand Blade Sword erupted with terrifying power, its sword cry resounding through the heavens. It clanged incessantly, attempting to break free from its restraints.
Su Yi felt as if there was a volcano about to erupt in his palms. His skin stung as if being cut, and traces of his qi and blood were suppressed and solidified throughout his body.
But he burst into laughter, his voice thunderous:
"Suppress!"
An astonishing scene unfolded before everyone's eyes.
Between Su Yi's fair hands, the struggling Thousand Blade Sword, like an enraged dragon, was repeatedly suppressed.
In the end, it couldn't move anymore!
Hiss!
Countless spectators gasped in shock.
Using only his flesh-and-blood hands, Su Yi actually managed to suppress Mu Cangtu's sword!
The technique of unarmed combat against a blade was something that martial artists knew to some extent, but who would dare to use their own mortal flesh to directly confront a Grandmaster's spiritual sword?
Moreover, by this point, everyone could tell that Su Yi was merely at the initial stage of Qi Gathering realm. Yet he accomplished something that not even a Grandmaster would dare to attempt, completely subverting people's expectations.
"So powerful! Could this child be a deity descending to the mortal world? Otherwise, how could he dare to catch a flying sword with his hands!"
A prominent figure exclaimed in astonishment.
Qin Wenyuan, Zhang Zhiyan, and the others had solemn expressions at this moment. They only realized now that they had underestimated Su Yi!
Such a young man was truly rare in the world!
Yuan Wutong's heart surged, what was a banished immortal?
Mortal men were truly unfathomable!
"Do you still have any strength left?"
Su Yi asked in the arena, his interest unquenched.
Since his reincarnation, he had yet to encounter someone worthy of his attention.
The current Mu Cangtu, reluctantly, could be considered one, igniting a spark of his competitive spirit.
"Yes!"
Mu Cangtu took a deep breath, and his qi and blood surged within his body.
Boom!
The airflow within several zhangs of the surrounding area collapsed and exploded as if he were the center of it all.
Clang!
In that instant, Mu Cangtu actually pulled the Thousand Blade Sword out from between Su Yi's hands and suddenly thrust it, creating concentric ripples of sword shadows.
As if invisible water ripples, they were beautiful and layered, enveloping Su Yi layer by layer.
Even the imposing power became gentle and delicate, like a gentle breeze and drizzling rain. Even Qin Wenyuan and other Grandmasters couldn't help but feel a sense of alarm.
The Ripples of the Finger!
Mu Cangtu's ultimate move, rumored to have spent many years sitting in meditation by the Sword-cleansing Spring, observing the gathering and dispersing of clouds and the rising and falling of ripples in the water. After a sudden realization, he comprehended the "subtleties of hardness and softness, the art of separation and union," and created the technique known as "Ripples of the Finger."
"Imprison!"
Mu Cangtu lightly shouted.
In the eyes of the onlookers, those concentric ripples of sword shadows appeared as thin, crystal-clear chains, each formed by the essence of the sword qi and containing boundless terrifying power.
At this moment, these ripples of sword shadows seemed to form a cage, tightly trapping Su Yi's figure, making it impossible for him to break free.
"Is he going to lose?"
Although many cultivators with shallow cultivation couldn't fully comprehend the profoundness of this duel, they were invigorated when they saw Su Yi being trapped.
But in just the blink of an eye, in the center of those concentric ripples of sword shadows, Su Yi, who was trapped, suddenly chuckled and said:
"Not bad, worthy of me making a move."
Clang!
In the clear and melodious sword cry, another sword appeared out of thin air in Su Yi's hand.
He casually swung and thrust it.
The heavens and earth seemed like a canvas that split apart under this sword.
I have a sword that distinguishes purity and turbidity, life and death vanished.
This was the "Distinguishing Purity and Turbidity" technique from the Great Fuyao Sword Scripture!
In an instant, countless sword shadows vanished like bubbles, and the terrifying torrent of shattered sword qi surged and spread in all directions.
The peerless skill that was regarded as Mu Cangtu's ultimate move, the "Ripples of the Finger," was shattered by a single sword, dissipating into nothingness!
Mu Cangtu trembled all over and involuntarily took several steps back.
Not far away, Su Yi stood there holding the sword, calmly saying, "This is my swordsmanship. What do you think?"
Inside and outside the Qingding Training Ground, everyone trembled, their faces filled with shock.