I Have A Sword

Chapter 588: She's Arrived

While watching the young swordsman from a distance, the brows of the man in white furrowed. There was something oddly familiar about the swordsman. The sense of connection left him puzzled.

Meanwhile, the lady in the plain skirt glanced at the swordsman, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Qing'er, who do you think will win?" the man in white inquired.

"What do you think?" the lady in the plain skirt replied.

Smiling, the man in white continued intently watching the young swordsman. The plain-skirt lady glanced up toward the sky before turning her attention back to observe the young swordsman.

...

As the scene unfolded on the stone platform, two Divine Academy bishops, one clad in white robes and the other in black, monitored the fight with keen interest. Their attention was fixed squarely on Ye Guan. His possession of three unique bloodlines made them very curious about him.

"Who do you believe will win?" the Left Bishop asked.

In a soft yet firm tone, the Right Bishop responded, "Isn't it obvious?"

A knowing smile graced the lips of the Left Bishop.

On the platform below, Muyun had fused with the demonic beast. The spear thrust he had unleashed caused the surrounding arrays to tremble.

Nevertheless, despite the power the spear carried, Ye Guan remained composed. With a slow, deliberate motion, he closed his eyes, enveloping himself in a tranquil calmness.

To onlookers, the spear thrust was so fast that it almost seemed invisible. Yet for Ye Guan, each moment stretched out infinitely. Having trained against himself, he was now used to such speed.

Buzz!

A resounding hum echoed through the air as the tip of his sword met the spear head-on.

Bam!

Spear light shattered and the force of the impact sent Muyun hurtling backward. His weapon fell to the ground in pieces.

Silence descended upon the arena, disbelief etched on the faces of the spectators.

He overwhelmed Muyun?

Even the lady in the tight-fitting skirt couldn't tear her gaze away from Ye Guan. His swordsmanship had advanced by leaps and bounds.

Above the clouds, the Left Bishop softly murmured, "Precision against the flaw in his spear thrust."

The Right Bishop shook his head. "That's not the crux of the matter."

His voice carried a note of certainty.

The Left Bishop turned to the Right Bishop, who was eyeing Ye Guan in the distance.

"From the outset until now, that man has exuded an air of tranquility. His swordsmanship is akin to still waters. Moreover, his mastery of the sword is... serene," the Right bishop continued. "The essence of it lies in simplicity, and his swordsmanship embodies just that. That young man's skill has transcended mere complexity. Achieving such mastery at his age is no small feat."

"We've looked into him but found nothing," the Left Bishop somberly remarked.

The Right Bishop shook his head. "There's no need to investigate him. A talent of this caliber is beyond our reach, let alone our control. Our best course is to build rapport with him. Beyond that, we should refrain from interfering."

The Left Bishop remained silent, choosing not to voice his skepticism. Could a genius truly surpass the might of the Divine Academy?

The Divine Academy's dean was like a god, and its resources were endless. How could a young genius even hope to contend with it?

However, he did not speak his doubts. In the Academy Chief’s absence, the Right Bishop held the highest authority within the academy.

Meanwhile, on the stone platform, after being repelled by Ye Guan's sword, Muyun’s expression grew unusually grave. He realized that he had underestimated the Divine Courtyard.

With just one casual stroke, Ye Guan had shattered his full-powered thrust. I should admit defeat now... No, I still have my trump card.

Muyun took a step forward. He then summoned the demonic beast within him. Along with a loud explosion, the Heaven-Shaking Ape surged into the air and hovered above him.

The demonic beast was now as tall as a mountain. Its muscular arms bulged with enough strength to destroy the world. Waves of terrifying aura emanated from its form, causing the skies to tremble.

Muyun's figure, who stood beneath the Heaven-Shaking Ape with his spear in hand, seemed minuscule in comparison, yet his aura matched that of the ape.

The spectators held their breath as they witnessed the spectacle.

Ye Guan, however, remained calm. He simply observed Muyun and the Heaven-Shaking Ape. Neither his expression nor his heart showed any hint of disturbance.

Suddenly, the voice of Ao Qianqian rang out. "I wish to fight alongside you."

Ye Guan laughed heartily. "Very well."

Although he could handle the situation alone, he welcomed the chance to fight alongside Ao Qianqian.

In the distance, Muyun bellowed in fury, "Let us fight!"

Boom!

The Heaven-Shaking Ape clenched its right hand, conjuring a phantom golden spear. With lightning speed, Muyun lunged forward and thrust his spear at Ye Guan.

The Heaven-Shaking Ape mirrored the motion, unleashing a spear thrust toward Ye Guan from afar.

Crack!

As the spear pierced through, the previously restored arrays on the stone platform shattered, causing the surrounding skies to fracture like a spider's web.

Everyone was shocked.

Fortunately, the elites of the academy swiftly began repairing the arrays. If they hadn't, the divine mountains could have been reduced to rubble.

Despite their efforts, the pressure emanating from the clash still felt suffocating for everyone in the area. It felt as though the heavens were collapsing, leaving one with a sense of despair and helplessness.

On the stone platform, Ye Guan faced the incoming spear thrust by taking a step forward. At the same time, a terrifying aura erupted from within him—an aura that was not human.

Boom!

Amid the astonished gazes of the spectators, a massive creature surged upward from within Ye Guan.

This unexpected sight left everyone momentarily speechless.

He has a dragon in him?

In the skies above, the Left Bishop's eyes narrowed. "This aura... it surpasses the God Realm."

The Right Bishop simply continued observing Ye Guan, his brows furrowing in contemplation.

On the stone platform, Ye Guan jumped up and launched a decisive sword strike toward the incoming spear. At the same time, he harnessed the defensive traits and strength of Ao Qianqian’s body.

His sword strike shattered the arrays on the stone platform. The two mountains also cracked and were reduced to rumble.

A collective gasp swept through the audience.

Kaboom!

Before the spectators' eyes, the overwhelming force disintegrated the spear and sent Muyun and the Heaven-Shaking Ape flying thousands of meters back.

The Heaven-Shaking Ape's flesh was torn inch by inch as it stopped, causing blood to spray out like a fountain. Muyun had turned pale as well, blood staining the corners of his mouth.

A heavy silence descended upon the arena.

The Inner Courtyard's top talent had been defeated.

The expressions of the Inner Courtyard disciples turned complex. Resenting the superiority of the Divine Courtyard students, they had been hoping that Muyun would emerge victorious. Now, however, they faced the undeniable truth: the Divine Academy's talents were unmatched.

On the stone platform, Ye Guan sheathed his sword. "You fought well."

He made no effort to chase after his opponent. This was a contest, not a battle to the death. He wouldn't unnecessarily escalate matters.

In the distance, Muyun wiped away his blood, glanced at Ao Qianqian, and finally conceded. "I acknowledge defeat."

He then turned and departed.

However, even though the battle was over, no one left the arena.

After all, the most exhilarating match was yet to come.

Two Divine Courtyard students were about to fight.

What could possibly rival the spectacle of students of such caliber fighting against each other?

Witnessing Ye Guan's prowess only made their anticipation soar.

If Ye Guan was already this powerful, could the other Divine Courtyard’s prodigies be any less?

Ye Guan looked at Su Yuan. It wasn't just the others. He was eager to see the other Divine Courtyard students too.

It wasn't about showing off. Ye Guan simply wanted to fight. After all, his Sword Dao had just transformed. Hence, he longed for a satisfying challenge—for an opponent who could match him. Muyun’s strength couldn't push him to his limits.

Su Yuan understood the meaning behind Ye Guan's gaze.

Meanwhile, all eyes had turned to him.

Suddenly appearing before Ye Guan, Su Yuan insisted, "Heal your injuries first."

Ye Guan was about to object since the previous battle did not deplete any of his energy. However, Su Yuan insisted, “Heal first."

Hence, Ye Guan settled down to regain his strength.

Meanwhile, Ao Qianqian retreated to the little pagoda.

Curious, Ye Guan asked, "Qianqian, what's your current realm?"

"Imperial Sovereign," Ao Qianqian replied.

Ye Guan chuckled. "You are so strong."

Just moments ago, when he merged with Ao Qianqian, he felt the raw power she possessed. It was undeniably terrifying. Fused, even Imperial Sovereigns seemed minuscule in front of them. If he were to activate his bloodlines and use sword techniques...

Ye Guan smiled and shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside. He wanted to confront his true self and refine his swordsmanship in its purest form. Of course, having a few tricks up his sleeve was essential. However, he would not resort to using them unless absolutely necessary.

Refocusing his mind, Ye Guan continued recovering. Time slipped by swiftly, and after a while, he finally stood up. By then, everyone around was already on edge, anticipating the arrival of the next Divine Courtyard genius.

Ye Guan glanced at Su Yuan. "Elder, has the opponent arrived yet?"

Su Yuan chuckled softly. "Are you in a rush?"

"Yes."

Su Yuan regarded Ye Guan thoughtfully. "You're quite confident, aren't you?"

After a brief pause, Ye Guan replied with conviction, "I don't mean to boast, but within my age group, I've never tasted defeat, so... whoever shows up today, I'll beat them up until their parents can no longer recognize them."

Su Yuan observed Ye Guan intently. "Here she comes."

Boom!

Spacetime rippled before Ye Guan, and then a lady slowly emerged.

"What the...?"

Ye Guan was utterly stunned.

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