The clash between prodigies would often ignite sparks of inspiration. Falling in love with Lewen
Especially when they cultivated similar types of martial arts, but had different inheritances.
However, a competition was ultimately a matter of winning. The greater the pressure, the greater the motivation, and the easier it would be to squeeze out one's potential or discover the flaws.
"Time is needed to reflect and accumulate." Yu Ye seemed to be tempted by Yan Zhaoge's suggestion. However, after thinking about it, she still answered, "Ten years is quite a good time. I can comprehend some new things and perfect them first. Then, I can compare them with senior apprentice-brother Nie."
Or, if he ran into a difficult problem, he might be able to use his knowledge to help him through a competition with Nie Jingshen.
To a certain extent, the two weren't that close to each other. Compared to when sparring with swords, it would be more beneficial for them to perform better.
If there weren't any grudges between fellow disciples, it wouldn't be hard for them to perform at their usual standard during sparring. However, it would be hard for them to perform exceedingly well.
After Long Xingquan and Gao Qingxuan's marriage, sparring was a common occurrence.
However, according to Long Xingquan, while they often benefited from it, it wasn't as significant as when he fought against Gao Qingxuan when he first arrived at the Roving Jade Heavens.
The Prime Clear lineage and the Jade Capital Crag's lineage had been entangled for thousands of years. Now, both sides had a deep understanding of each other's sword arts. It wouldn't be easy for them to innovate and further analyze each other's sword arts.
Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye were both rare geniuses in the art of the sword. As the two of them clashed against each other, both sides benefited greatly from it.
Most martial art practitioners were competitive. Even Yu Ye and Nie Jingshen weren't an exception.
While their consecutive draws allowed their sword arts to improve by leaps and bounds, they were also trying their best to defeat their opponents.
Due to the grudges between their masters, their seniors might still mind it. However, to the two of them, every sparring was akin to a sublimation of themselves. It was an exploration of the sword arts' profundities, which further spurred them to climb higher.
"Well said, senior apprentice-uncle Long. After the battle between my ancestor and my mother, only when the two of you fought against each other did a pinnacle sword battle of the same level appear." Yan Zhaoge smiled and said, "That's right. Please allow us to spectate your sparring. Don't chase us away."
Feng Yunsheng nodded with a smile. She was brimming with interest.
Most of the martial artists who could reach a higher cultivation realm had a passion for the martial way.
Although she didn't practice sword arts, and her current cultivation realm was much higher than Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye's, she still felt that she could comprehend and broaden her horizons.
"I'm fine with it. I'll leave it to senior apprentice-brother Nie." Yu Ye nodded.
What she said actually meant that there was no problem. As long as they did not interfere with the competition, Nie Jingshen did not care if there were spectators or not.
Speaking of her duel with Nie Jingshen, Yu Ye gradually fell into a daze. The transformations of their sword-arts appeared in her mind, and she recalled the contents of their duel, as well as the process of the duel.
Seeing her gaze gradually lose its focus, Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng could not help but laugh involuntarily.
"I still have some preparations to make regarding the demons of the Netherworld." Yan Zhaoge didn't disturb Yu Ye. Instead, he sent a sound transmission to Feng Yunsheng, "Accompany her for a while and arrange her residence. Inform me when senior apprentice-brother Nie returns."
Feng Yunsheng nodded. "Don't worry."
After bidding farewell to them, Yan Zhaoge returned to his residence on the Broad Creed Mountain.
On his way back, he had already thought through the relevant matters. As such, when he arrived, he immediately set up a formation within the secluded room.
Then, Yan Zhaoge took out the ribbon of light he obtained from the Crane Demon.
After cutting off another portion of the silk ribbon and packing up the rest, he wrapped the piece of silk ribbon in cinnabar talisman paper.
Yan Zhaoge took out a small bottle, which contained the Devil Sealing Godly Water.
The cinnabar talisman paper rolled up the ribbon, and Yan Zhaoge placed it within the small bottle, immersing it in the Devil Sealing Godly Water.
He made a hand seal, and the formation's power augmented the small bottle. The small jade bottle gradually turned transparent, and silently disappeared.
As for the Devil Sealing Godly Water, it transformed into leaping flames.
Yan Zhaoge sat in a lotus position and gathered the clump of flames in front of his chest. Then, his hand seals continuously changed, and seals after seals flew into the flames.
Just like that, forty-eight hours passed.
When the flames finally extinguished, only a talisman paper was left floating in mid-air.
The cinnabar diagram on the talisman paper had also disappeared. The ribbon that was wrapped around the talisman paper had also disappeared.
Only the transparent talisman paper that flickered with a faint radiance remained.
Yan Zhaoge extended his palm, and the radiant talisman paper laid flat on his palm. Then, it disappeared and fused with his palm.
He was still sitting on the ground. He didn't stand up, and instead, he slowly meditated.
Only after this night had passed did Yan Zhaoge feel his fatigue vanish.
He continued cultivating in his secluded room.
After that, Feng Yunsheng ordered a young disciple to report that Nie Jingshen had returned to the Sky beyond Skies.
"Senior apprentice-brother Nie." Seeing Nie Jingshen again, Yan Zhaoge smiled and cupped his hands.
A smile also appeared on the cold black-clothed youth's face, "Junior apprentice-brother Yan, how have you been?"
"If you allow me and my wife to spectate the battle between you and senior apprentice-sister Yu, I'll definitely be fine." Yan Zhaoge smiled.
Nie Jingshen nodded nonchalantly, "Of course."
Feng Yunsheng smiled and said, "Sorry for disturbing you."
As everyone was talking, Yan Zhaoge's expression suddenly changed, "There's news from my father and Senior Chen."
Hearing that, Feng Yunsheng, Nie Jingshen, and Yu Ye all looked towards him.
They knew what Yan Di and Chen Xuanzong were doing, and they had been paying attention to them, waiting for news.
"Please wait …" As Yan Zhaoge spoke, faint blue radiances surfaced within his eyes. They interweaved into numerous troublesome runes, which streaked across his pupils like flowing water.
After a long while, the blue radiances gradually dissipated, and Yan Zhaoge's pupils returned to normal.
He let out a long sigh and looked towards everyone.
"There's news from Senior Chu Lili."
Upon hearing that, everyone's spirits rose. Then, they calmed down and asked in unison, "Is Senior Chu safe now?"
"I'm not sure yet. I'm still waiting for further confirmation." Yan Zhaoge shook his head, "The clue is related to the Exalted Solar Luminary."
Feng Yunsheng asked, "Are we rushing over now?"
"My father and the others are already there. We don't have to rush." Yan Zhaoge squinted his eyes, "If Senior Chu had already fallen into the hands of the Nine Underworlds, she might have been purposely released as bait to attract our attention."
"This means that the Nine Underworlds' plan is more or less complete. They want the Water Devil and the Earth Devil to act together."
Yan Zhaoge raised his hand and looked at his palm, "We mustn't let them lead us by the nose. We have to turn the tables."
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