Chapter 119 - 116: Opening

Chapter 119: Chapter 116: Opening"Heavenly Grade Sword!" Looking at the astonishing giant sword forming above Ye Xuan’s head, Murong Yun and others also showed a sudden change in expression. With Ye Xuan’s Sixth Grade Martial Master status, he definitely shouldn’t have been able to create such a huge commotion. At this moment, the Spiritual Edge Sword in Ye Xuan’s hand was vibrating with a power surpassing its master, evidently brought to its full potential. "It really is a Heavenly Grade Sword, and not just any ordinary one. Considering the power of this sword, even among Heavenly Grade weapons, it’s probably a top-notch artifact." Feng Yuan was also somewhat shocked. Even among Heavenly Grade Swords, there are levels of superiority; if divided simply into top, middle, and lower grades, then the one in Ye Xuan’s hands absolutely belonged to the top quality. The quality of a sword, just from its momentum and Sword Qi, could be discerned. Ye Xuan’s swordplay was remarkably incredible, and the Sword Qi was dozens of times greater than that of the sword itself, which was enough to imply that the Spiritual Edge Sword he wielded was extraordinary. Among those whose expressions changed at the moment Ye Xuan drew his sword was Shen Hong, who, being the closest to him, felt the power of the sword most clearly. In the instant that the giant sword extended twenty meters, Elder Shen’s face finally showed an expression of disbelief, unable to fathom how Ye Xuan, a mere Sixth Grade Martial Master, could possess such terrifying power that even shocked him. "Hmph, what good is a Heavenly Grade Sword? Although the sword is strong, it also depends on whose hands it’s in!" Shen Hong didn’t believe that Ye Xuan, a Sixth Grade Martial Master, could utilize the full power of a Heavenly Grade Sword. Even if Ye Xuan had such a sword, it was nothing more than a waste. After a brief shock, Shen Hong’s face was replaced by an even more ferocious expression. At this moment, no matter how astonishing Ye Xuan appeared, he had no choice but to retreat and must suppress him with even stronger means. If today Ye Xuan managed to withstand three moves in his hands, it would be like slapping his own face harshly; hence, no matter what, he had to ensure that Ye Xuan couldn’t make it past the third move! The fire around him blazed fiercely, and Shen Hong’s momentum soared like a rainbow. His fist, akin to a meteorite, also surged in power, violently smashing towards Ye Xuan. Buzz! At the same time, the sharp giant sword that Ye Xuan wielded also swelled to twice its size as he poured all his strength into it, reaching the limit of what he could bear. Looking at the fierce clash in the arena, Murong Yun and others were somewhat moved. Originally, it was only supposed to be a sparring of three moves, but it had turned into this intense, real-blade-bright-spear confrontation. Of course, this was not what Ye Xuan expected, but Shen Hong almost didn’t want to give him any chance, so he had no choice but to seize the opportunity through his own strength. Had Ye Xuan’s combat power not far exceeded the average person, he might have been defeated by now. Since Shen Hong didn’t want to make it easy for him, very well, neither of them would have it easy! "Slash!" A fierce hue flashed through his dark pupils. Ye Xuan fiercely swung the Spiritual Edge Sword in his hand, and the giant sword suspended overhead brutally slashed down! In the instant that the giant sword was slashed, that fiery punch was also launched. As the two collided, Shen Hong also roared, "Explode!" With the falling of that fierce shout, the fist imprint, akin to a meteorite, also explosively shattered, instantly sweeping up a terrifying energy impact that engulfed both their figures. Whoosh! In the moment after the vast energy explosion, Shen Hong released all his suppressed cultivation, then swiftly swept into the air, clearly even him, a Second Grade Martial Sect, dared not directly withstand such a terrifying energy impact. "Old fox." Murong Yun’s expression darkened, and he immediately focused on the spot where Ye Xuan had been. Shen Hong still had reserved some power, but Ye Xuan had to endure the brunt of this terrifying impact. How could Ye Xuan possibly withstand this kind of battle surge that even a Martial Sect Master had to take seriously? "Too bad, this youngster is indeed a genius, but it’s still impossible for him to withstand three moves in this elder’s hands," said Shen Hong with a smug smile, looking at the dust-filled area below. "You still have the face to say that?" Murong Yun immediately flared up, not expecting the other to speak such words at this moment. If he didn’t beat this old man today, he wouldn’t be able to quell the anger in his heart. "Wait." As Murong Yun was seething with rage, Feng Yuan quickly held him back. However, Murong Yun didn’t plan to take his advice—today, no one would stop him. "Hall Master, Ye Xuan hasn’t lost yet..." Feng Yuan’s voice once again resonated near Murong Yun’s ear, but it only infuriated him further. Not defeated? If he was looking to console him, he should have found a slightly better excuse. Under these circumstances, if Ye Xuan could still stand, it would be nothing short of a miracle... Just then, from the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught a glimpse under the dust; a slender figure slowly emerging, still standing upright. As the dust settled, that young face once again appeared before everyone. "How could this be?" Seeing Ye Xuan still standing upright, Murong Yun’s face also showed an expression of disbelief. Looking at the latter’s condition, aside from some torn clothes and a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, he seemed not to have suffered such serious injuries as expected—could it be that Ye Xuan had actually successfully blocked the third move? "It’s impossible!" Gazing at Ye Xuan, who had sustained only minor injuries, Elder Shen’s face quickly turned ugly. He had put aside his pride and even used his ultimate moves, yet he ended up failing to defeat a mere junior? What kind of joke was this? "There’s nothing impossible, Elder Shen, three moves are over, you lost." Ye Xuan’s expression was calm as he sheathed his Spiritual Edge Sword. The clash in the last move had indeed nearly surpassed his limits. However, no matter how strong the offensive, because of the restraint on his cultivation, Elder Shen’s attacks were still only at the level of a Seventh Grade Martial Master. With the Spiritual Edge Sword’s offensive prowess, Ye Xuan was able to create an opening in the opponent’s moves. Through that opening, he cleverly avoided most of the impact, or else the outcome wouldn’t be what it was now. Presently, although Ye Xuan might indeed be at a disadvantage in terms of cultivation, nobody could surpass him in Martial Arts and skills. Even a Second Grade Martial Sect master like Elder Shen wouldn’t easily defeat him with restrained cultivation. "Young Ye, you’ve done very well." Murong Yun walked up to Ye Xuan, his mood greatly uplifted. Today, Ye Xuan’s performance satisfied him greatly—it not only proved his judgment but also severely slapped the faces of Elder Shen and his fellows, boosting his own reputation as an added bonus. Drawing his gaze back from Ye Xuan, Murong Yun looked at Elder Shen and his two companions, whose expressions were changing unpredictably, and then sneered, "Elder Shen, Ye Xuan has passed your test. According to the agreement, the three elders should agree to the opening of Yang Yuan Pond now." Hearing this, the two elders beside Elder Shen glanced at each other and then nodded with bitter smiles, "We have no objections to this matter; let the hall master decide." "Elder Shen, what about you?" Seeing the other two elders had no objections, Murong Yun also turned his gaze to the yet unyielding Elder Shen, who was the most stubborn of them all. "Since Ye Xuan has passed the test, I accept the loss. Regarding the matter of Yang Yuan Pond, I naturally won’t interfere anymore." Elder Shen’s eyes shifted for a moment, but he eventually nodded. Even if his skin were thicker, he couldn’t publicly go back on his word. "In that case, let’s not delay any further and proceed with the opening now!" Seeing even the most stubborn Elder Shen nod, Murong Yun’s eyes hardened. Since all obstacles had been cleared, it was undoubtedly the best time to open Yang Yuan Pond, for delaying further might lead to unexpected complications. Having said this, he leaped into the air and gathered all his True Qi between two fingers. With a point in mid-air, powerful True Qi transformed into a beam of light and shot into the ground below him, causing a rumble as if some array had been activated on the mountaintop. Swish, swish, swish! At the instant Murong Yun made his move, Feng Yuan and the other three elders of Yang Hall also burst into action, each suspending themselves in different positions and similarly channeling substantial True Qi, which they fiercely injected into the ground beneath them. Boom, boom, boom! The ground in front of them suddenly split open, dust billowing as multiple mechanisms unfolded from beneath the ground; a surge of intense Yang Gang Qi erupted abruptly, causing terrifying fluctuations that stirred a vortex in the skies above the mountaintop, altering the weather. At that moment, within the entire area of Yang Hall, many disciples sensed such anomalies and cast their gazes over, their faces filled with astonishment. "Is this phenomenon originating from Jade Sun Peak? Could it be the opening of Yang Yuan Pond?" "Yang Yuan Pond isn’t a place to be opened lightly; it requires the collective power of the Hall Master and the four Great Elders. Why was there no hint of such a significant event beforehand?" "Yes, who could it be, to have gained the qualification to enter Yang Yuan Pond so stealthily?" Many disciples of Yang Hall buzzed with discussion, each gaze filled with deep shock as they unaware of why Yang Yuan Pond was suddenly opening at this time, and wondering who had so unexpectedly obtained the qualification to cultivate there. PS: Third update! Here, I’d like to thank the book friend "Seventeen Falls, Dawn" for the generous gift of 10,000 book coins.