Yan Shisan had dominated the Jiang Country for a hundred years, and his status was extremely high. In the hearts of the Yan clansmen, Yan Shisan was like a god.
As one of the managers of Swallow Dock, Seventh Madame was not even qualified to meet Yan Shisan. She did not expect that Yan Shisan would actually praise Gao Zhengyang so highly and even say that she was far inferior to him.
For Qiniang, this was as terrible as the world collapsing. She was stunned, and there was only one thought in her mind, "How is it possible, how is it possible …"
Yan Fei and Yan Shuang, who were standing far away, also turned pale. It was fine if Yan Shisan said it in private yesterday, but he actually said such words in front of Gao Zhengyang now. This was difficult for them to accept.
Jiang Yueyi, on the other hand, widened her eyes. She wasn't too shocked, she was just happy for Gao Zhengyang.
The calmest was Qiu Qingge. She was even more indifferent than Gao Zhengyang, because she did not understand the meaning of this sentence at all.
Her calm and tranquil appearance even attracted the attention of Yan Shisan.
With Yan Shisan's sharp eyes, he could tell with a glance that there was something wrong with Liu Qingge's mind. It was very likely that his Martial Soul had been damaged, injuring the origin of his spirit, causing him to look like a fool.
Qiu Qingge's condition was very strange, but her cultivation was too low. Yan Shisan merely took a glance before retracting his gaze.
He was curious about how Gao Zhengyang would react after receiving such praise.
"That painting is beautiful, it's a masterpiece …"
Gao Zhengyang's tone was very natural, as if this was a fact that could not be refuted. However, his expression was very calm. There was no hint of complacency or happiness, and no one would think that he was arrogant.
Yan Shisan found this very interesting. Normally, those who received praise from others would express humility or pride. People like Gao Zhengyang were too rare. Moreover, he felt that Gao Zhengyang had not finished speaking.
As expected, Gao Zhengyang continued, "I have even better works here, and I'd like to invite Lord Thirteen to appraise them."
Yan Shisan's eyes squinted. Others might not understand the meaning of these words, but as a ninth rank expert, he immediately understood that this invitation was actually a challenge.
Between Stage Nine powerhouses, it was hard to determine who was superior without fighting. However, a single failure could ruin a lifetime of fame. Any Tier 9 powerhouse would not easily issue a challenge to a powerhouse of the same level.
With Yan Shisan overseeing Swallow Dock, he could not afford to fail. Without an extremely important reason, he would not casually draw his sword.
When Yan Shisan considered Gao Zhengyang's age, he could understand even though he felt that Gao Zhengyang was a little rash. However, since Gao Zhengyang was so strong, he couldn't hold back if they really fought.
It was easy to lose control in such a battle.
Yan Shisan was naturally not afraid. He just felt that this kind of battle was meaningless. He pondered for a moment and said, "If I'm not wrong, your body isn't in good condition."
"That's right, my body is injured, and it's not a light injury. Because of the injury, my current state is very special. Please don't stand on ceremony, Lord Thirteen. "
Gao Zhengyang's tone was relaxed. His entire body exuded a strong and unshakable confidence, as well as a soaring heroic spirit.
Yan Shisan could not help but recall how confident he was when he was young. As he grew older, it was inevitable that he would become lethargic.
He laughed heartily and said in a heroic manner, "I'm really getting old and thinking too much. Come, let me admire your masterpiece! "
Gao Zhengyang stretched his hand out and drew out the Dragon Emperor Halberd, then cupped his fists in a bow. "Please."
The moment the Dragon Emperor Halberd was drawn, it revealed an extremely overbearing and fierce might that pressed down on everyone present.
The Yan sisters, Seventh Madame, Jiang Yueyi, and the others all had grim expressions. Only at this moment did they understand that Gao Zhengyang was actually challenging Yan Shisan! And Yan Shisan agreed too!
After the shock, the Yan sisters had furious expressions. Gao Zhengyang was really arrogant. What visit? It turned out that he wanted to challenge Yan Shisan.
Yan Shisan was the god of the Yan Clan. In their opinion, Gao Zhengyang's challenge was simply a provocation and an insult. One should not look at how Gao Zhengyang was a Tier 9 expert as well, but he was far inferior to Yan Shisan who was ranked on the Heaven Roll.
Seventh Madame had an uneasy expression. She worshiped Yan Shisan as well, but she had an indescribable favorable impression of Gao Zhengyang. She was absolutely unwilling for the two of them to fight. But here, she did not have the qualifications to speak at all. She could only look at the two of them in fear, hoping that they would change their minds.
Jiang Yueyi supported Gao Zhengyang in her heart. But Yan Shisan was extremely famous in Jiang Country, and everyone knew of him. Although Gao Zhengyang was powerful, he seemed to be far inferior to Yan Shisan. Her face was filled with worry as she tightly grabbed onto Liu Qingge's sleeve.
Although Liu Qingge had an indifferent expression, he could at least provide some sense of security.
No matter how the crowd reacted, they did not have the right to speak in front of the two Tier 9 experts.
Yan Shisan pulled out the divine sword at his waist and elegantly twirled it. He smiled and said, "Since it's a spar, let's try it out on the Sword Purification Pool. How about it?"
The Sword Purification Pool was only a little over thirty meters in radius. It was enough for ordinary martial artists, but for two Tier 9 experts, it was too small to contain their strength.
Yan Shisan suggested this because he did not want to fight to the death with Gao Zhengyang, and he also wanted to make things difficult for him.
The Dragon Emperor's Halberd was long and heavy. If it was used in such a small place like the Sword Purification Pool, the slightest carelessness would cause the power to go out of control.
Yan Shisan did not say it clearly, but if the power went out of control and destroyed the Sword Purification Pool, he would definitely lose. There was no need to continue.
In comparison, Yan Shisan dominated with his sword techniques and was more proficient in close combat.
Martial arts were ever-changing. Even Tier 9 experts had their limits and could not be proficient in everything.
Furthermore, the Divine Soldier had its own characteristics. The heavy and ferocious Dragon Emperor's Halberd could not take the delicate and soft path.
Before they even started fighting, Yan Shisan firmly grasped the initiative. He was very experienced.
Gao Zhengyang understood Yan Shisan's calculations but did not care. While Yan Shisan's trick was useful, it involved too much calculation. Once one calculated too much, one's heart would become unstable, and one's intentions would become impure.
Furthermore, all Gao Zhengyang wanted was a battle. So what if there were some unfair rules? Gao Zhengyang said straightforwardly, "We'll do as Lord Thirteen says."
Yan Shisan nodded. He truly admired Gao Zhengyang's heroism. This teenager was definitely not stupid. Instead, he was disdainful of calculations.
"What a young hero with an extraordinary heroism."
Yan Shisan praised and walked to the Sword Cleansing Pool. Gao Zhengyang did not float on it but stepped on the water. His white cloth shoes sank slightly into the water, leaving a clear mark on the water. However, his shoes did not get wet.
Even Heaven Rank experts could fly. However, stepping on the water without getting wet required fine control of one's strength. Not everyone could do this.
What was more difficult was that he would have to fight later. If he accidentally got wet, he would not have the face to fight.
Gao Zhengyang smiled and walked over with large strides. Like Yan Shisan, his shoes left a clear mark on the clear water, but he did not get wet.
He looked like he was standing on solid ground, appearing very relaxed.
Yan Shisan could not help but nod. Gao Zhengyang was not arrogant but had sufficient strength.
Gao Zhengyang actually rejoiced in his heart. Fortunately, he had used the Beauty Painting to reorganize his Essence Qi, body, and Martial Soul. His Essence Qi cultivation that had soared after absorbing the demonic dragon's Essence Qi was truly under his control. Only then could he easily resolve Yan Shisan's problem.
"My sword is called Aurora Light …"
Yan Shisan raised the divine sword in his hand and introduced it to Gao Zhengyang.
This Aurora Light Sword's blade was slender and thin like paper. The body of the sword was transparent like it was made of water.
"Back then, when I was traveling around the world and was about to freeze to death in the extreme northern glaciers, I saw a seven-colored divine light flowing in the starry sky that night. That kind of beauty was unforgettable. It was also that night that I comprehended the profundities of swordsmanship and broke through the bottleneck to Rank 9. Later on, a beautiful lady told me that it was Aurora Light … "
Yan Shisan's eyes revealed some disappointment when he spoke of the past. It was unknown if he was missing Aurora Light or the beautiful lady.
Gao Zhengyang also raised his halberd and introduced, "Dragon King's Halberd, a Divine Soldier that my master refined for me."
"Dragon King's Halberd, what a domineering name!" Yan Shisan revealed a look of admiration. This halberd was not an ordinary item with one look. It really matched the name.
"Haha …" Gao Zhengyang swept the halberd in his hand and shouted, "Battle Dragon in the Wild!"
Since he said he would let Yan Shisan appraise it, what Gao Zhengyang executed was the Dragon King's Nine Transformations that he created himself. Aside from Jue Mie, Wu Xiang, Huiming, and the others, this was the first time he introduced the Dragon King's Nine Transformations to an outsider.
Battle Dragon in the Wild did not have a fixed move. It was based on the ferocious and valiant aura of a divine dragon in battle. Generally speaking, Gao Zhengyang would use a horizontal sweep to execute this move.
The Dragon King's Halberd, which weighed over ten thousand kilograms, swept over without any sound. This was because all the energy was condensed on the halberd.
The clear water under his feet was like a mirror, completely unaffected.
"Good!"
Yan Shisan could not help praising again. It was easy to unleash energy, but it was difficult to completely restrain it without leaking a single bit.
This attack of Gao Zhengyang's seemed light, simply like a master painter raising his brush and painting. It was truly free and unrestrained.
However, the Dragon King's Halberd that swept over was like a divine dragon surging over. The ferocious battle aura of a divine dragon penetrated the soul.
Yan Shisan could even faintly hear the roar of a dragon. He thought for a moment and did not receive it head-on.
The Zenith Light Sword was a Divine Soldier, but its light, thin, and sharp nature was like a blade of grass when compared to the incomparably heavy Dragon King's Halberd. Forcefully blocking the Dragon King's Halberd was purely asking for trouble.
In the battle of Tianyue Capital, King Wuan, Feng Li, forcefully received an attack from Gao Zhengyang. In the end, even the State Guarding Divine Soldier was shattered. The ferociousness of the Dragon King's Halberd could be seen.
After that battle, nearly all the Tier 9 experts in the world knew that Gao Zhengyang had a peerless weapon in his hands.
Even if Yan Shisan's cultivation far surpassed Gao Zhengyang's, he would not do such a foolish thing.
Furthermore, this kind of sparring that restricted one's strength was not suitable for using too much Essence Qi.
Yan Shisan turned and avoided the sweeping Dragon King's Halberd. He circled around and arrived behind Gao Zhengyang.
The Yan Clan was skilled in movement techniques, and Yan Shisan's movement technique was at the peak. There were few in the world who could compare to him. Half of his fastest sword in the world was related to his movement technique.
Yan Shisan's figure moved, and seven footprints appeared on the water surface. These clear footprints seemed to be imprinted on the water surface. What was even more amazing was that all seven footprints appeared at the same time. Furthermore, only the footprints could be seen.
Because this was the seventh step, Yan Shisan had already flown behind Gao Zhengyang.
Yan Shisan's flying posture was like a swallow skimming over the water. When he flew diagonally upwards, there was an obvious arc.
The Zenith Light Sword that was as transparent as water was like a swallow spreading its wings, gently sweeping towards the back of Gao Zhengyang's neck.
The subtle undulation of his body and the Zenith Light Sword in his hand seemed to be one.
This sword of Yan Shisan's was imitating the flying posture of a swallow. At this moment, he was even more agile and nimble than a real swallow, appearing even more natural.
There was no killing intent at all, catching others off guard.
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