"This kid, he's actually a Warrior too..." Hongyu, who had always maintained a calm demeanor, couldn't help but blurt out! Next to him, Ye Qingwu wore a face as if she'd seen a ghost! It must be known that she was aware of Li Yi's age! Sixteen years old! Even if he had been pretending to be a fool while secretly cultivating from the moment he was born! Then, for him to advance to Warrior status at sixteen, there are only four words to describe it: unprecedented! Yes, unprecedented! On the Martial Deity Continent, advancing to Warrior by the age of twenty is already considered a genius among geniuses, but a sixteen-year-old Warrior, how astonishing is that? Moreover, with the discerning eyes of those on the high platform, it was clear that Li Yi's aura was clashing with Nalan He's without falling short. The only explanation is, either he possesses a high-level cultivation technique, or he has already reached the realm of a four or five crystal Warrior, or the most terrifying scenario, he has achieved both conditions! The emergence of such a figure, how could they not be shocked?
Hongyu and Ye Qingwu, in a rare moment, looked at each other, then their gazes, as if glued, fell on Li Yi! If he could win today, the best course of action would be to either kill him on the spot or form a good relationship with him... Otherwise, perhaps in a few decades, or even just a dozen years, the power structure of the Tianfeng Empire would change!
Almost at the same time, Nalan Tianzhe's expression also stiffened. After a moment, his hand holding the teacup couldn't help but tremble slightly before he murmured in a low voice, "A sixteen-year-old Warrior!? Li Han... no wonder you were willing to let him come to my Nalan family to call off the engagement! You had already seen through it, without the old master making a move, even if he couldn't win, he could still retreat unharmed, right?"
And Nalan Lin also wore a ghost-struck expression, naturally knowing that the guy in front of her was only a few years older than herself, and after advancing to Fighter, she was already hailed as a genius. But to think, that guy... Thinking like this, she didn't feel wronged at all in her defeat...
At the very center of the high platform, Nalan Ba, who was stroking his beard, suddenly shook violently, pulling off a strand of his white beard without even noticing. He drew a few breaths in disbelief, then sighed softly after a moment, "Qing'er... is grandpa going blind? How could I have been mistaken at such a distance..."
However, Nalan Qing's expression was perfectly normal. He smiled slightly and said, "Grandpa, you're not mistaken... Li Yi indeed has formed a qi robe, meaning, he's a true Warrior!"
Nalan Ba nodded slightly, then his gaze suddenly flickered, "He indeed has formed a qi robe, but why do I feel like his actual strength is still that of a Fighter?" Nalan Ba, after all, was a veteran powerhouse, his sensing ability was not just a little stronger than others, and after watching for a moment, he couldn't help but inquire.
Nalan Qing chuckled softly, whispering, "Grandpa, what does his actual strength matter?"
"Indeed, it doesn't matter..." Nalan Ba's expression changed a few times, then he sighed, "Ah, let's just watch quietly... I didn't expect today's youth to be so frightening! Even refusing to acknowledge old age... The new waves of the Yangtze River push the old waves..."
Across the arena, Nalan He's gaze swept over Li Yi. This time, his usual calmness and deep-seated arrogance were completely replaced by astonishment and shock. From initially underestimating Li Yi to deciding to treat him seriously just now, he thought he hadn't underestimated his opponent but gave him the corresponding respect. However, he didn't expect... that he was also a Warrior!? Slowly exhaling, it took a moment for Nalan He's mindset to return to calm, his prideful demeanor completely vanished, looking at Li Yi with a solemn gaze.
"You... are indeed strong!" Nalan He said lightly, "I admit, I underestimated you... But until a victor is decided, it all means nothing!" With a light flick of his wrist, his right hand reached out into the air, and the crystal-clear longsword, as if responding to a call, whished back into his hand. Then, dual-colored qi simultaneously wrapped around the sword, instantly making the sword surge a few sizes larger!
Seeing this scene, Li Yi also smiled lightly, his right wrist slightly shaking, followed by a "swoosh" sound as the Soul Severing Blade slowly dangled down, seemingly gently swaying under the connection of the chain at its end...
"Then... let's begin..." Nalan He exhaled softly, his eyes flashing with a hint of fervor! For a strong individual, there's nothing more exciting than battling an evenly matched opponent! Nalan He lightly tapped his foot, and his entire being shot out like lightning, the sword tip slightly trembling, as a swath of dual-colored qi, like a massive veil, ferociously smashed towards Li Yi's head. This time, Nalan He's speed was several times faster than before, almost leaving no time for blinking, yet Li Yi's expression remained unchanged, clearly feeling the connection between the Tiankun Diqiu bead in his dantian qi sea and himself, forming a bizarre cycle, allowing him to instantly break through the Fighter's limit! The realm of a Warrior, truly different! Just as the qi veil was about to smash in front of him, Li Yi's left hand swung fiercely, a qi veil harshly collided out, while his right hand trembled lightly, the Soul Severing Blade once again abruptly appeared in front of Nalan He!
"Boom—" As the qi collided, a wave of energy explosively surged in mid-air, and at almost the same time, the figures of the two combatants crossed paths!
"Firewind Dance!" "Return Wind Palm! Twisting Force!" Dual-colored qi formed a tornado-like entity, ferociously crashing towards Li Yi, but Li Yi's Return Wind Palm countered without yielding, colliding head-on!
"Tss—" The two spiraling forces violently clashed, then started to tear at each other frantically. In the space between the two fighters, bursts of lightning exploded, and fire scattered in all directions!
"Clang—" Both figures retreated simultaneously, Li Yi's right hand flung, and the Soul Severing Blade ferociously chopped towards Nalan He. However, Nalan He countered with a swing of his hand, and a sword qi chopped onto the Soul Severing Blade!
The two figures retreated again, slowly landing. The rapid exchange that had just occurred dazzled the onlookers, and only when both combatants landed did the crowd vaguely discern that both fighters bore some injuries.
"Ptui—" Li Yi shook his left hand. The clash between his Return Wind Palm and Nalan He's martial skill had cost him a minor disadvantage, leaving a wound in his palm, and Nalan He seemed to be faring no better. Having borne Li Yi's attack, Nalan He's right hand trembled slightly, clearly affected by the paralyzing effect of the lightning attribute qi, rendering him unable to resist effectively.
This scene caused Li Yi's gaze to narrow slightly. He stomped his right foot fiercely, propelling himself once again towards Nalan He. As he reached Nalan He's side, he discarded the Soul Severing Blade, and with a flash of green light on both hands, he struck down like a specter.
"Qingyun Hand!" Nalan He had already experienced the power of this martial skill. He merely stepped back half a step, transferring the long sword to his left hand and slashing diagonally towards Li Yi's throat!
Feeling the cold sword qi, Li Yi dared not be negligent. Unable to change his move in time, his body abruptly leaned back, the sword qi missing his nose by a whisker, leaving him covered in cold sweat.
"Nalan He! You really are formidable!" A low shout resonated within Li Yi's heart, but at such a moment, he did not hesitate. His leaning body remained unchanged, his hands pressing hard against the ground, and with his toes tensed, he fiercely kicked upwards!
This sudden change caught even the battle-hardened Nalan He off guard, unable to dodge in time. Intending to retreat, but before his body could move, Li Yi's kick had already solidly hit his chin!
"Puh—" Nalan He spurted out a mouthful of blood, his figure staggering back several steps. This wasn't due to him sustaining a heavy injury but because Li Yi's kick had made him bite his tongue, almost severing it! After all, no matter how powerful your qi is, you can't train your tongue, can you? However, this move, although causing Nalan He a slight disadvantage, was actually ineffective due to his protective qi robe.
"You! Are courting death!" Nalan He snorted coldly, feeling humiliated to the extreme. His figure hadn't fully landed yet when he stomped again, propelling himself towards Li Yi like a phantom, the long sword returning to his right hand. In an instant, sword lights, like streaks of lightning, ferociously lunged at Li Yi!
Li Yi chuckled coldly. If it were a contest of qi, he might fear the opponent, but in terms of physical prowess, he, the supreme assassin of the dark world in his previous life, feared no one! His right hand gently raised, the Soul Severing Blade once again in hand, stabbing, slashing, picking, chopping, swinging, smashing... Various attacks aimed at Nalan He's vital points without any courtesy!
"Clang—Clang—Clang—" The sound erupted in the air, with sparks flying whenever their weapons clashed. The fierce sword qi and blade wind scattered everywhere, carving numerous cracks across the arena!
The two figures thus entangled, initially, many could clearly see the black and white shadows constantly colliding, but in less than a moment, those two shadows had completely entwined, indistinguishable if not for the bursts of qi exploding from within, hardly anyone would believe these two were in combat!
Of course, those with supreme strength could clearly see the deadly ferocity of the fight, making them involuntarily grip their palms!
On the judge's platform, Miao Ke stood up involuntarily. Although he had not shown any surprise from the beginning until now, he could no longer contain himself at this moment! He had anticipated Li Yi's strength to be formidable, but had never imagined it to be to this extent! With the skill he displayed now, probably none of the younger generation within the Beidou Sect could match him!
As for Nalan He, since his reputation was well-known, it didn't cause as much astonishment. On the roof opposite the high platform, Gong Wushuang, hidden in a black robe, wore an extremely odd expression. Different from others, she knew Li Yi's trump card, clearly understanding he would not be defeated, yet was still made incredibly nervous by Li Yi's manner of fighting.
"Ah, does this guy not know to keep a low profile... Quickly settle the opponent, call off the engagement, and it's all settled... Or is it, you're also waiting for the opponent's trump card?" Gong Wushuang sighed deeply, her eyes once again locked on Li Yi, with a profound meaning...