Jiang Chen's casual swing of the sword had carried unstoppable force, effortlessly crushing Lin Yu's sword-intent-infused strike.
The overwhelming energy surged forward, pressing Lin Yu down like an unstoppable storm.
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"No… Impossible! How could he comprehend such a powerful Sword Intent?!"
Lin Yu's eyes were filled with disbelief as his voice cracked with despair. His face contorted in rage and humiliation as he gritted his teeth, summoning every ounce of Sword Intent he could muster.
With a furious roar, his three-foot-long sword burst forward, gleaming with sharp light as he unleashed its full might.
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Boom!
Lin Yu's strike collided with Jiang Chen's sword yet again. The air exploded with wild energy, ripples of Sword Intent raging across the courtyard like a hurricane.
However, the result was the same.
Lin Yu's body shuddered violently as he was hurled backward, blood spurting from his mouth.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen stood tall and unmoved amidst the chaos, as steady as an unshakable mountain.
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The crowd gasped in awe.
"Holy… Did Lin Yu just lose, even after using Sword Intent?!"
"Lin Yu's Sword Intent was already terrifying, but Jiang Chen's Sword Intent is on a completely different level—it's far more powerful!"
"Unbelievable! I heard Jiang Chen broke Shi Xingchi's record in Lingyun Tower. I didn't believe it at first, but now… I'm starting to think this guy might be even more monstrous than Shi Xingchi!"
"This isn't just talent—it's otherworldly!"
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The shock rippled through the gathered students. The fact that Lin Yu, a top genius ranked third on the Lingyun Ranking, was utterly defeated after unleashing Sword Intent was almost too much for them to process.
Their eyes turned toward Jiang Chen, filled with awe, fear, and disbelief.
This young man… wasn't just a genius—he was a monster!
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Amidst the murmurs, Meng Qingxue stood silently, her heart pounding as she watched Jiang Chen.
Her usually calm and composed demeanor was shattered.
For someone who practiced swordsmanship as seriously as she did, the sight of Jiang Chen's Sword Intent had left her completely stunned.
She knew more than anyone how difficult it was to comprehend Sword Intent.
Yet Jiang Chen's Sword Intent wasn't ordinary—it had already reached the level where it condensed into reality.
That wasn't just rudimentary Sword Intent—it was a true Epee Sword Intent!
In contrast, Lin Yu's Sword Intent was nothing but an incomplete prototype.
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Meng Qingxue bit her lip as she recalled Jiang Chen's words.
He had claimed to have comprehended Sword Intent accidentally during his first visit to Sword Mark Hall, where he stayed for less than ten minutes.
Ten minutes!
She had spent countless days meditating in Sword Mark Hall and had only managed to touch upon the surface of Sword Intent.
Yet Jiang Chen…
With just ten minutes, he had achieved what others couldn't accomplish in a lifetime.
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"What kind of comprehension does this guy possess?! This isn't talent—it's beyond comprehension!"
Even for someone as knowledgeable and talented as Meng Qingxue, Jiang Chen's performance was something that defied all reason.
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While everyone else stood frozen in shock, Jiang Chen began walking toward Lin Yu.
The long sword in his hand glimmered coldly under the sunlight as his footsteps echoed through the now-silent courtyard.
Lin Yu's pale face turned ashen with fear.
"Jiang Chen, y-you… What are you doing?!" Lin Yu stammered, scrambling back as Jiang Chen approached.
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Jiang Chen's expression was indifferent, his gaze as sharp as the blade in his hand.
"If I recall correctly," Jiang Chen said coldly, his voice carrying a terrifying finality, "this battle between us is a life-and-death duel."
Lin Yu's body froze.
Jiang Chen's voice grew colder as he continued:
"And since it's a life-and-death battle, I have no reason not to kill you."
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Lin Yu's eyes widened in terror as Jiang Chen's Sword Intent surged again, sharp and unstoppable.
"Wait! Jiang Chen, stop—"
Before Lin Yu could finish his plea, Jiang Chen swung his sword without hesitation.
Whoosh!
A brilliant silver sword light shot out like a bolt of lightning, aimed straight at Lin Yu's forehead.