"The Sky Bearing Empire is blessed with good weather, the empire will prosper, and the four seas will be at peace. Today, in accordance with the imperial edict of the Radiant Emperor, in order to demonstrate the strength of the empire's martial prowess, and for the prosperity of the empire's talents, this Sword Duel Assembly will be held to determine the champion. Those who are able to obtain the top ten positions will be rewarded. This competition will be watched by His Majesty and Her Highness Qin Yin. There are a total of 47 participants, and they have gathered the talents of the twelve provinces.
…
After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, two Royal Guards immediately carried a huge wooden board and placed it on the viewing platform. On the board, there were names written in golden paint. There were a total of 47 participants, and the names of the participants were displayed in front of her. Lin Muyu looked at it from afar. Fortunately, her opponent in the first round wasn't Chu Huaiying, Feng Jixing, or Qin Lei. Instead, it was a person called "Ouyang Jingtian". She didn't know where he came from, but she just needed to beat him up.
"Dong, dong, dong …"
A battle drum made of cowhide thundered, and a formless killing aura instantly filled the viewing platform. All the participating martial artists had already gathered around the viewing platform, and they were verified by the officials of the Ze Tian Palace Hall. After that, they waited for the start of the competition. This process was slightly tedious, but Lin Muyu had a lot of patience. She sat on the cold stone steps and looked at the officials around the viewing platform with an indifferent gaze.
The viewing platform surrounded the stage in a fan shape. Qin Jin, Qin Yin, and the rest were sitting in the center under the protection of the Royal Guards and Qu Chu. On the two sides were the viewing areas for the officials and nobles of the empire. Many noblewomen were wrapped in fox fur scarves, and their bodies were trembling as they watched the battle. They even ordered their servants to serve them fruits and fragrant tea from time to time. It felt like an arena.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but snicker. She had accidentally become a performer to please others. She really didn't expect it.
Not long after, the eunuch announced with a loud voice, "The Sword Duel Assembly has officially begun. The first round, the first group, will be led by the Commander of the Imperial Army, Feng Jixing, against the expert from Swift White Province's Sunset City, Luo Jingtian!"
Feng Jixing lifted his long saber and leapt onto the stage. His eyes were indifferent. The Windcutter Saber was surrounded by a dense purple radiance. Streaks of lightning darted around the saber. Feng Jixing had already released his Purple Electric Flame Wolf martial soul the moment he stepped onto the stage. It was clear that he was going all out.
Although Luo Jingtian was below the age of 35, he already had a beard. He cupped his fist and smiled, "I never thought that I would encounter General Feng in the first round. This subordinate is in trouble."
Feng Jixing faintly smiled, "General Luo Jingtian, welcome to Lanyan City for a one-day tour."
Luo Jingtian: "…"
The battle was very simple. Feng Jixing used three moves of the Wind Blade Technique to blast Luo Jingtian and his sword out of the stage. Luo Jingtian looked extremely miserable as he cupped his fist and said, "See you!"
Feng Jixing also cupped his fist and said respectfully, "Thank you for letting me win!"
… …
On the viewing platform, Lin Muyu curled her lips and said, "Big Brother Feng has become even more powerful after stepping into the second Heavenly Stage!"
Qin Lei sat at the side and said, "This old brat Feng Jixing's blade technique is indeed the best in the Imperial Capital. Luo Jingtian's defeat in three moves is also within expectations. On the other hand, Chu Huaiming, you actually advanced to the next round without a draw. You are really envious of others."
Chu Huaiming was in a daze as he looked into the distance. In the direction he was looking at, there was also a beautiful girl staring at him in a daze. It was none other than Zhen Xiang, who was sitting beside Zhen Yifan and Zhen Fang, the eldest daughter of the Divine Marquis Residence.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile, "Someone's mind has already wandered off."
At this moment, Feng Jixing also walked over with his blade in hand. He looked at Chu Huaiming and revealed a disdainful expression. He smiled and said, "Our Brother Chu doesn't have much future prospects in this lifetime. This kind of love really gives me goosebumps."
Qin Lei grinned.
Lin Muyu also laughed. At this moment, another person walked over. It was Qin Yan, who was wearing the Saint Sanctum's Gold Star instructor robe.
"Hi, Big Brother, Big Brother Lin Muyu is also here!"
"Ah Yan is here?" Qin Lei smiled and said, "How long until your turn?"
"I'm in the seventh group, no hurry."
"En."
A group of experts gathered together was especially eye-catching. Many of the young ladies from the large clans on the viewing platform looked over here. Perhaps many of the young ladies' sweethearts were in this group. No matter if it was the handsome Chu Huaiming, or the unruly and handsome Feng Jixing, or even the heaven-gifted Lin Muyu, they were actually the targets of many young ladies' hearts. It was just that this group of fellows seemed to have no interest in love, and didn't even look those noble young ladies in the eye.
In the third group of the first round, Qin Lei went up. Having already stepped into the second level of the Heavenly Realm, he was already incomparably tyrannical. Furthermore, he possessed the first-grade God Binding Chains. In just one round, he used the Splitting Lightning Light Slash to directly defeat his opponent. If he hadn't retracted his attack quickly, that brat's head would have already landed on the ground.
Not long after, Qin Yan took the stage. His Dragon Scale Armor spirit was extremely gorgeous. His opponent's fierce attacks for seven or eight rounds didn't injure him in the slightest. On the contrary, Qin Yan played down two quick attacks and directly made his opponent concede.
"Seven Seas City's Luo Bin is going up." Feng Jixing smiled faintly, "The Tang Sect's Fire Fox Seal can be said to be an absolute art. If you meet Tang Bin, you have to be careful. Three years ago in the Sword Battle Assembly, he almost used the Fire Fox Seal to defeat me. This time … I heard that Tang Bin's Fire Fox Seal has already been cultivated to the seventh level. Three years ago he was only at the fifth level. This year will definitely be even more frightening."
Lin Muyu, Chu Huaiming, and Qin Yan nodded together, "En."
Qin Lei grinned and said, "This kind of person … can only run amuck in Seven Seas City. Coming to the imperial capital, there are no less than ten people who can defeat Tang Bin. Feng Jixing, why do you need to boost his morale?"
Feng Jixing couldn't help but smile, but didn't argue. It wasn't excessive for Qin Lei to say that. After all, he had the qualifications to say that.
… …
On the tournament stage, Tang Bin was unarmed, his face full of arrogance. His opponent was a general carrying a battle axe. This general came from Tong Tian Province. The golden purple flower at his collar glowed with a dazzling luster, and there were two golden hexagrams on his back. He was actually a Captaincy ranked high-ranking military officer!
Tang Bin cupped his fists and smiled, "General Xi, I've learned a lot!"
The general didn't back down. Without saying anything, he waved his battle axe and rushed over with a roar. The axe glowed with a faint glow of Dou Qi, and with a swing, it carried a murderous aura. With a simple and violent arc, it chopped towards Tang Bin's chest. Just as he was about to succeed, Tang Bin suddenly leaned back. It was actually a beautiful iron bridge.
"Roar …"
The Fire Fox Martial Spirit cried out, and flames began to linger on his battle boots. Tang Bin took the opportunity to kick the opponent's wrist, and with a "weng" sound, the battle axe flew out of the opponent's hand. Tang Bin then flipped himself up, and with his feet on the stone floor, he punched out several times with his fists. The attacking general could only raise his arms to block, and the "peng peng peng" sounds of battle qi colliding could be heard!
The general could only raise his arms to block, and the "peng peng peng" sounds of Dou Qi colliding rang out! Both of them were at the first level of the Heavenly Stage, but the general didn't even seem to have the strength to retaliate. Just as his defense was broken, Tang Bin suddenly opened his right palm, and a Fire Fox Imprint gushed out from his palm. He shouted in a low voice, "Heaven Rush Imprint!"
"Weng!"
Flames erupted, and a fiery imprint directly penetrated the general's chest armor. Immediately, the general retreated a few steps, his face pale as he knelt on one knee. The Dou Qi on his body had actually been scattered in one blow. In a trembling voice, he said, "I … I lost. The Fire Fox Imprint indeed lives up to its name …"
Tang Bin cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you for letting me win."
… …
Lin Muyu frowned and said, "What a mysterious Fire Fox Imprint. Its power seems to be very violent. If Xiao Xi could also master the Fire Fox Imprint, I wonder who would be stronger than Tang Bin."
Feng Jixing said with a smile, "Princess Xi is a girl. I'm afraid she will never be able to practice the Fire Fox Imprint."
"Hmm, maybe …"
Lin Muyu looked at Tang Xiaoxi from afar, only to find that Tang Xiaoxi was also looking at her. Lin Muyu rubbed her nose and smiled at Tang Xiaoxi from afar. Immediately, Tang Xiaoxi's face turned red, and she hurriedly lowered her head. She didn't dare to look at this "smelly hooligan" who dared to tease her.
In the 13th round, it was finally Lin Muyu's turn to fight.
"Yu, Ouyang Jingtian is a famous expert in the Five Valleys City of the Cangnan Province. You have to be careful. I heard that Ouyang Jingtian has exquisite swordsmanship!" Feng Jixing kindly reminded.
Lin Muyu nodded and smiled, "Thank you, Big Brother Feng, for the reminder."
Qin Lei said with a smile, "Feng Jixing, don't worry about Yu. Don't you know his strength? Ouyang Jingtian is nothing. He can only be considered unlucky to meet Yu! "
At this time, the eunuch walked onto the stage and announced loudly, "Next group, the commander of the Eagle Nest Camp of the Imperial Army, Lin Muyu, will fight against the swordsmanship expert from the Cangnan Province, Ouyang Jingtian!"
Lin Muyu carried the Dragon Spirit Sword and went onto the stage. Immediately, many people on the viewing platform exclaimed, "Wow, that's Lin Muyu, the Imperial Guard that rescued the emperor in Deer Song Yuan. How can such a handsome gigolo be so powerful?"
Unfortunately, Lin Muyu's Spiritual Pulse Technique was so powerful that she could hear the words of this group of people. For a moment, she felt very depressed. She could only use her strength to prove that she was not a gigolo.
Ouyang Jingtian was a 30 years old man. He was dressed in light clothes. His fingers were long and slender. He held a long sword that was shining brightly. His whole body was brimming with the demeanor of a Grandmaster level expert. Of course, this was only limited to the Cangnan Province. As for the Lanyan City, no matter how powerful his swordsmanship was, could it be more powerful than the Sword Elder? Lin Muyu's Four Elemental Imperial Sword was inherited from the Sword Elder.
"Clang!"
Ouyang Jingtian pulled out his long sword and said with a faint smile, "Madam Lin Muyu, I, Ouyang Jingtian, have learned a thing or two!"
Lin Muyu held her long sword and cupped her fists, "Please enlighten me!"
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"Xiu!"
Ouyang Jingtian thrust his sword forward. The blade was surrounded by faint True Qi. This was an expert who had not stepped into the Heaven Realm. For a moment, Lin Muyu changed her mind and directly used the scabbard to block.
The moment Ouyang Jingtian's long sword was knocked away, Lin Muyu swept her long sword with the scabbard. Ouyang Jingtian spun his body in the air and did a somersault. He thrust his sword four times in the air. It was very swift and fierce.
Lin Muyu directly called out her Martial Soul. The wall of the gourd rose. At the same time, she raised her arm. The Dragon Spirit Sword with the scabbard rotated rapidly in the air. "Ding, ding, ding" sounds were heard several times. She deflected Ouyang Jingtian's sudden thrust. She felt a burst of numbness in her arm. Ouyang Jingtian could be ranked among the experts of swordsmanship. The strength of his sword Qi should be the limit of an Earth Realm expert.
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