Chapter 17: The Divine Sword Appears, Who Dares to Compete?

  Half an hour has passed in the blink of an eye.

  On the stage, there is no one, everyone is waiting...

  "Luohu, you three take good care of yourselves." Yuan Wanli said to the three people beside him.

  The three great generals under him were all at the pinnacle of human achievement, only one step away from comprehending the divine and entering the realm of the gods.

  It's just a pity that this step has stopped almost everyone in the world.

  "These two, Xie Shi and Tang An, are comparable to your realm, especially Tang An. You must observe him carefully. To have such strength at less than sixteen years old requires not only diligent practice but also extraordinary intuition! For a martial artist, innate talent is most important. However, what ultimately determines one's achievement is their intuition. Tang An's intuition is truly exceptional; given time, he will surely break through to the Heavenly Realm." Yuan Wanli said this, then sighed and repeatedly said "what a pity".

  "Unfortunately, even if he can finally win Du Luo, Xie Shi Yi, and Ming Xiao. But by June 6th, there is still Wang Ruitu's hurdle to overcome. A genius is often plagued by misfortune, and with human troubles added on, the path of a master is always fraught with thorns. Hopefully, he can get through it safely."

  Yu Wanli was originally talking to Luo Hu and the others, but as he spoke, he shook his head and sighed a few times, leaving Luo Hu and the others bewildered. However, at this time, they didn't have the time to ask Yu Wanli why he was sighing.

  "Look, it's Xie Shi Yi! He's on the stage!" someone suddenly shouted out. His voice was trembling with excitement, as if he had to force the words out of his throat, and it was extremely sharp. He was really too excited, because he had finally waited for this shocking battle.

  ……

  The divine sword is out, who dares to compete with it?

  Zi Dian Qing Feng, originally the two most dazzling swords in this world. But today, Zi Dian is already humming softly, where is Qing Feng?

  Today, no frost! Only dew!

  Frost condenses into snow, I swear to the heavens! If not for the heavens, where would the heavenly sword come from?

  The front and back of the stage were packed with people, and the area below was even more crowded. Everyone stood on tiptoes, stretched their necks to look up at the stage. People squeezed each other, pressed against each other, as if they wanted to trample on each other's shoulders.

  The Duke of Jin, who was already somewhat drowsy on the high platform, suddenly came to his senses as soon as he was reminded by his attendants.

  "Is it Xie family brothers' turn now? The opponent is that famous Xiao kid?" He excitedly asked two sentences.

  Xie Shi Yi and Ming Xiao were indeed the descendants of a famous family, although they had no official titles, but they were almost as close to the imperial family as possible, frequently coming and going in the palace, even ordinary princes would be jealous. He was naturally very familiar with them.

  But the attendants around him shook their heads and said it wasn't.

  The King of Jin immediately lost interest upon hearing that it wasn't the case. In his opinion, what's so great about others' excitement? Whoever wins will just be a martial officer with a noble title. It has nothing to do with him.

  The Crown Prince is his elder brother by the same mother, extremely wise and capable, and has been close to him since childhood. He had no interest in competing for the throne. Not competing for the throne, he would not interfere with these military and national affairs if possible, so as not to displease his brother. Today, he came here because the Crown Prince wanted to discuss the important matters of Yongzhou with Nian Wushuang, but at that time, he was busy and let him come later.

  "If it's not those two brothers of mine, why are the people below so excited? When Xie brother first appeared earlier, they didn't seem to be that excited either. Is there something unusual about this opponent?"

  Qin Qing accompanied him with a smile and explained in a low voice, but when the King of Jin heard that Tang An had killed hundreds of people with one sword, he didn't show any admiration, instead his face turned somewhat unpleasant. The King of Jin was well-read from a young age, and among the emperor's sons, he was rare in not liking military affairs. Upon hearing Tang An's actions, he suddenly sneered: "Hmph! A rustic, lawless man, doesn't understand the law, Father Emperor pardoning him to join the army is already an act of mercy beyond the law, yet today he dares to come to my army and show off his military prowess? You insolent child!"

  Yue Wu saw a hint of complacency on Qin Xiang's face and felt only disdain in his heart.

  "You people, peeking through the cracks, sitting in a well and gazing at the sky, will never understand how vast this world is, how far the path of a master stretches. Tianjie, you think Tianjie is just a title? What Tianjie looks like, I'm afraid you'll spend your whole life unable to imagine! Moreover, Tianjie isn't even the end point, it's just the beginning!"

  …………

  Xie Shi stepped onto the stage, and he was the only one on it.

  He still wore his usual black attire. His face was still frozen in that stiff expression, cold as an iceberg that would never melt. In fact, Xie Shiyu was quite tall and lean, with a pale complexion, a face like the stars and moon, and lips that curved slightly upwards, forming a shape like two willow leaves when pressed together. If only he could smile more often, he would surely captivate countless women.

  Xie Shi stood on the stage, like a mountain lying across it.

  The sword is a mountain peak, straight into the clouds, with an air of rushing to the sky. The person is a mountain ridge, with proud bones and a natural demeanor, as still as a clock.

  He raised his head, and with a single step forward, he was like an unsheathed sword, radiating a fierce aura, standing tall between heaven and earth, gazing down at the world! And just then, he suddenly turned his head.

  His eyes were sharp and spirited, piercing through the crowd in an instant, gazing at Tang An below. His eyebrows were furrowed, staring tightly at Tang An.

  He doesn't understand what Tang An is waiting for?

  Duoluo felt a sharp and fierce aura from Xie Shi's legacy, as if he was a sharp sword out of its scabbard. His mind also slightly trembled. "This God Sword Mountain Villa has also produced an expert. A heart that communicates with the divine is rare, truly rare. This Tiger Leopard Great Camp's martial arts competition is indeed filled with experts. The nine states' land is full of heroes and talents, but my Great Desert Western Region seems to be slightly inferior. However, if I want to win against him, I have an 80% chance. It depends on how Tang An responds." Duoluo's gaze slowly shifted to stare at Tang An below the stage.

  Tang An saw Xie Shi's inquiring expression and smiled helplessly, then kicked off the ground.

  Wow!

  In an instant, he was also on the stage.

  Two people, four eyes, facing each other yet speechless.

  For a long time...

  "What are you waiting for?" Xie Shiyu finally spoke up and asked. In fact, he didn't need to ask, he already knew the answer.

  "Are you hesitating?" Xie Shi Yi asked again. Tang An continued to remain silent.

  Silence is consent, silence is the best answer.

  Xie Shi's eyes were fixed tightly on Tang An, his gaze was piercing, his eyes shone brighter than the radiant sun in June.

  "He suddenly said: 'I won't hold back!'"

  Xie Shi's veins bulged out of his hands when he said this!

  His hand also held a sword, Purple Lightning. The scabbard was entirely black, the hilt was also black, slender and unparalleled, with a circle of fine patterns on it.

  His hands were pale, but they must be a pair of powerful hands!

  Tang An smiled. He had understood Xie Shi Yi's meaning! Such swordsmen should not have met on the arena, but since they did, they would certainly not hold back!

  A sword is a matter of life and death! A duel that risks one's life cannot be considered a real match at all!

  …………

  Whether it was Luo Hu, Leng Wujie, Jin Mian Nan and other martial artists at the peak of their skills, or the numerous Tiger Leopard Army soldiers, or the high-ranking officials on the platform, or the surrounding crowd that had gathered to watch, everyone was holding their breath in anticipation of this battle.

  Though there are thousands of people, it is quiet and soundless!

  On the stage, this pair of young masters stood at both ends of the stage, gazing at each other from a distance.

  Xie Shi Yu finally drew out the Purple Electric Treasure Sword from his hand.

  Purple lightning flashed out, and in an instant a sword light shot up to the sky, as if heaven and earth were pulled by an invisible force.

  Tang An held the Frost Condenser, calmly gazing at Xie Shi Yi. Waves of cold air emanated from the precious sword in his hand. The sword was originally cold to begin with.

  It's even colder now!

  The two of them stared at each other, their eyes bursting with fierce battle intent!

  Just then, Xie Shi Yi's eyes suddenly lit up, and his entire demeanor suddenly rose.

  Everyone below suddenly felt a cold and sharp sword intent surging out of Xie Shiyi's body, although Xie Shiyi was far away from them, but that sword intent made people's hearts tremble with fear!

  "Clang!"

  A mighty dragon roar, instantly, a surge of purple sword energy shot up into the sky!

  The divine sword has been unsheathed!

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