The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 768: The Overbearing Sword

"Since that's the case, I'll gladly accept!"

Li Yunting clasped his hands in a fist-and-palm salute to East Court's Sword Team members before raising his sword again, launching a fierce assault against Li Bufan and Jiang Xiaofan.

Gu Tengfeng immediately engaged Lu Qingshan in battle. Sword qi surged across the platform as explosive impacts left the ground riddled with craters.

Every combatant represented Tianwei Academy's elite students. This grand battle had the audience roaring with excitement, their cheers rising like tidal waves. At that moment, they no longer fixated on which side would win, but immersed themselves completely in this spectacular duel.

"Brother Ling, though you saved my life, for the honor of our sword team, I won't hold back in the slightest!"

Mu Liufeng fixed his gaze on Ling Feng and bowed deeply.

"As it should be!"

Ling Feng smiled freely. The victory he wanted wasn't one gained through concessions.

"My apologies!"

Mu Liufeng let out a clear cry, channeling all his elemental qi. Though his cultivation had fallen below Spiritual Element Realm, his recovered clarity made his techniques sharper than ever. Like clouds emerging from mountain peaks, his sword strokes carried the imposing aura of a grandmaster.

"Excellent!"

Ling Feng praised inwardly, brandishing the Eradicator of Realms to meet Mu Liufeng's attacks. Their blades clashed hundreds of times in mere moments.

Not taking advantage of Mu Liufeng's depleted true qi, both fought using pure swordsmanship. Though lacking the destructive spectacle of other battles, their close-quarters duel was far more perilous - a single misstep could mean instant bloodshed.

"Their sword mastery is truly terrifying! Calling them young grandmasters wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

The referees marveled from their seats. While most modern martial practitioners focused on qi cultivation to seize heaven's favor, three thousand Great Daos existed beyond this single path.

Ancient sword dao, legendary body sanctification... these were all valid routes to martial peak. Though qi cultivation became mainstream, it didn't render other paths inferior.

Take sword dao—martial artists who focus solely on the way of the sword may struggle to attain the longevity of qi cultivators. However, with a single moment of sword enlightenment, even without the slightest qi cultivation, they could effortlessly slay higher-realm opponents, as easily as eating or drinking.

Legends tell of the Solitary Sword Saint, a man who never pursued qi cultivation.

At eighty, when he achieved mastery in sword dao, a powerful great emperor mocked his path—only to be struck down by a single swing of his sword. From that day on, the emperor never stepped beyond his sect again, spending the rest of his days in despondency.

This tale stands as undeniable proof—sword dao was no insignificant path!

"Pity that the golden age of sword cultivators has long passed. Had these two been born in that era, they might have attained sainthood through sword dao!"

Tong Chengtai stroked his beard thoughtfully.

"Sainthood may be excessive, but their talents are exceptional. Mu Liufeng's techniques emphasize unpredictability, while Ling Feng's sword arts exude overwhelming dominance - each stroke seems to challenge heaven's will itself. What sword technique is he even practicing?"

Ye Guichen frowned deeply. He knew Ling Feng shared close ties with Yan Cangtian, the "Pill-Obsessed Swordmaster", who had undoubtedly passed down his swordsmanship. However, while Ling Feng's techniques resembled Eight Directions Shatter Abyss, his conscious realm was entirely different—his swordsmanship had evolved into a distinct path of its own.

Unknown to them, Yan Cangtian had initially only taught Ling Feng sword forms. After imparting the Art of Simple Detachment, Ling Feng's comprehension ascended to another level.

He even grasped traces of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Art's essence, fusing all his insights into an integrated sword dao.

Thus, even basic techniques carried hints of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Art's imposing aura when he executed them.

"This youth may forge his own sword dao one day!"

Tong Chengtai smiled faintly. As the referees debated, Ling Feng and Mu Liufeng's duel approached its climax.

Having recently suffered qi deviation, Mu Liufeng finally began faltering despite Ling Feng not exploiting his qi disadvantage.

"This is bad! Liufeng can't hold on much longer!"

Li Yunting's expression changed. He forcefully repelled Li Bufan with a sword slash.

He had to break through Li Bufan and Jiang Xiaofan's defense before Ling Feng defeated Mu Liufeng to retain any hope of victory. Having chosen to continue, deliberate restraint would only disrespect their opponents.

"You're not getting past me!"

Blood trickled from Jiang Xiaofan's bruised face, yet he stubbornly anchored himself, creating openings for Li Bufan. His inhuman endurance gave Li Yunting headaches - no attack seemed to faze him. Was this kid even human?

"Damn! That rookie Jiang Xiaofan is ridiculously tanky!"

"I counted - he's taken over a hundred sword strikes, thirty-ish punches, and multiple kicks from Li Yunting without flinching!"

"Is Li Yunting going easy on him?"

"Going easy? That last kick shattered the array reinforced granite floor! Why don't you volunteer to test his 'mercy'?"

The questioning student gulped. "That guy's a freaking monster..."

...

"Brother Mu, thanks for the match!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaofan's situation, Ling Feng knew he couldn't delay further. Li Yunting might genuinely breach their defenses otherwise.

"Six Paths of Rise and Fall!"

With a low shout, Ling Feng's sword released ten thousand gleams condensing into a colossal heavenly blade that came crashing down on Mu Liufeng.

Boom!

The platform split apart as Mu Liufeng was smashed deep into the ground. In that instant, Ling Feng activated Boundless Sword Steps, bypassing the free-for-all zone to charge straight into Central Court Sword Team's flag-guarding area.

"Shit!"

Li Yunting and Lu Qingshan immediately abandoned their attacks to rush back, shouting desperately: "Sun Wei! Stop him at all costs!"