The morning sun had just begun to rise, casting a brilliant red glow across the vast sea of clouds.
Beneath an ancient pine, at the edge of a cliff adjoined to the sea of clouds, Shi Xiaole in his green robe practiced swordsmanship.
The grand competition of Huajian Sect had ended half a month ago.
With Yuan Qiuwei's absence due to injury, the main suspense of the competition revolved around who would secure the fourth position.
In the end, Shi Xiaole indisputably emerged as the champion with a flawless victory. Xiao Yuanbo and Mao Wenjing took the following two spots, while the fourth was obtained by an ordinary sixteen-year-old member of the Sect.
Compared to half a month ago, Shi Xiaole's swordsmanship had become significantly more refined. It flowed naturally as if heaven-created, effortlessly transitioning between the Miao Family Sword Technique and Huashan Sword Technique and then onto the Taiyue Three Green Peaks.
