Chapter 36: Crucial Battle (Part 1)

After lunch, Master Xuan Yu looked at everyone and gently went over the details of the upcoming competition. Then, with a worried expression, he looked at everyone. However, to his surprise, the four disciples seemed to already know about it and showed no signs of the expected astonishment. Master Xuan Yu glanced at Zi Yang and Jing Yue, seeing their puzzled expressions. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "It seems like you already know about the competition. Is that correct?"

Li Hongfei spoke, "Yes, this morning, Ben Yi, Wu Wang, and Bi Tian came here. They informed us about the competition. We already know about it, and everyone is quite calm. Regardless of the outcome, as long as we can learn something useful from this competition, the journey won't be in vain, right?"

Master Xuan Yu, Zi Yang, and Jing Yue exchanged surprised looks, seemingly not expecting such calmness from Li Hongfei, who was usually reserved and taciturn. After looking at the other three disciples, seeing their composed demeanor, Master Xuan Yu felt relieved and said, "I am very pleased that you have such thoughts. Although this competition is related to the reputation of each academy, maintaining a calm mentality as cultivators is the best. Whether you want to become a righteous knight eradicating evil or aspire to ascend as an immortal, a tranquil heart untouched by worldly dust is crucial. Initially, I was worried about you, but since you've all come to terms with it, let's not say more and proceed with the competition. Just do your best; there's no need to force anything."

After finishing his words, he led everyone out of the cave. Looking into the distance, Master Xuan Yu said, "This time, the match between Hong Fei and Jian Wu Chen will take place outside Tian Xuan Cave. The match between A Yu and Zhan Yu will be in Tian Jian Cave. As for the match between Lu Yun and Bi Tian, it will be held in Tian Feng Cave. Now, Hong Fei and I will go first. As for you, Yun Feng, you can choose which match to watch."

Cloud Maple, who was watching from the side, felt a sudden shock. He mumbled to himself, "How is this possible? How could he suddenly perform spatial teleportation? He shouldn't know such an art, and there is no such technique in Yi Garden. Strange." After saying that, he leaped and landed next to Lu Yun, following him closely.

Arriving at the entrance of Tian Feng Cave, disciples from Ru Garden were already waiting there. Since Ru Garden's disciples resided in Tian Feng Cave, they were there early. After a few courteous words, Master Xuan Yu greeted Ru Yun Monastic and Dan Qing Swordsman before announcing the start of the competition.

Cloud Maple stood behind Master Xuan Yu, alongside the high-ranking members of Ru Garden, Li Ming, and another disciple, all watching the match between Lu Yun and Bi Tian. Everyone's attention was focused on the two contestants, nervously speculating about the final result. Suddenly, Li Ming spoke, "Come on, Bi Tian! Come on, Lu Yun!" His words caught Cloud Maple's attention.

Cloud Maple patted him and asked, "Why are you cheering for both sides? It's strange, I don't understand." Li Ming laughed, "Bi Tian is the most outstanding disciple in our Ru Garden. I cheer for him to bring glory to our academy. As for Lu Yun, he's a friend in my heart, so I also cheer for him."

Upon hearing this, Cloud Maple smiled at him, lightly patting his shoulder, and said, "Good, indeed a friend of Lu Yun is a friend of mine, Lin Yunfeng. Come on, let's cheer for both of them together." After saying that, he loudly cheered for the two. This scene made Master Zi Yang, Monk Hao Yun, and Swordsman Xue Cang Hai smile and nod in approval.

In the arena, Lu Yun looked at Bi Tian and smiled, "Senior Bi Tian, remember our conversation this morning. Regardless of the outcome, we are still friends. Let's begin now." With that, the Ruyi Heart and Soul Sword, which had been quietly suspended above his head, began to rotate automatically, and its crimson glow gradually intensified.

Bi Tian looked at Lu Yun and said softly, "I'll go all out later. Be careful." After speaking, his back sword emitted a sword chant and swiftly shot into the air. A dazzling red light, after circling in the air, automatically stopped three feet above Bi Tian's head. This move alone demonstrated that Bi Tian was not to be underestimated.

Bi Tian spread his hands apart, and a powerful aura erupted like a mountain torrent, spreading violently in all directions. The tremendous force instantly formed a whirlwind, sweeping away all debris on the ground, and countless dust particles flew into the air, creating a haze. The rotating airflow made Lu Yun's clothes rustle, and his long hair danced. The astonishing momentum proved that Bi Tian was the top master of Ru Garden. Even Master Zi Yang and Lin Yunfeng couldn't help but show slight surprise.

Lu Yun's eyes remained calm. A dark blue aura slowly rose around his body, forcing the powerful whirlwind one yard away, forming a true energy shield to protect himself. Seeing that Bi Tian was ready, Lu Yun's eyes flashed with a divine light, and his body swayed. In an instant, leaving a residual image in mid-air, he and the Ruyi Sword shot towards Bi Tian. The speed was so fast, as if trying to reclaim the lost time, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Bi Tian.

Bi Tian's eyes narrowed slightly, feeling somewhat surprised. In an instant, his body transformed into three figures, evading Lu Yun's sudden attack in three different directions. In mid-air, Bi Tian grabbed the sword on his back, the Fiery Sword, and in the blink of an eye, he swung it 147 times, creating 147 sword strikes. These strikes, with scorching high temperatures, formed three clusters of sword radiance in the air, enveloping Lu Yun.

Lu Yun's body twisted and turned, and the Ruyi Sword in his right hand instantly swung 154 times, directly countering Bi Tian's attack. The sword light was dazzling, and the countless sword strikes in mid-air created a beautiful melody, scattering in the wind. The two figures, high-speed and revolving, with their red glow, constantly collided in mid-air, attacking each other. For a moment, spectators could only see two rotating light spheres, continuously emitting dazzling sword light. It was both beautiful and dangerous.

Master Zi Yang, gripping his fists, appeared extremely tense. Although he and Monk Hao Yun spoke kindly earlier, when it came to the moment of the competition, his heart couldn't calm down. Similarly, the members of Ru Garden had heavy expressions; everyone was equally nervous but kept their tension silent. Cloud Maple, watching the rapidly moving figures, showed a mix of concern and blessings. Holding Li Ming's hand tightly, both of them were oblivious to any pain.

Suddenly, a light shout echoed. Bi Tian's body suddenly appeared five yards above the ground, gripping the long sword tightly in his right hand. His left hand formed a sword gesture in front of his chest, and he shouted, "Receive my move, Righteous Qi of the Vast World!" With that, a dazzling red light burst from Bi Tian, instantly enveloping him. Then, Bi Tian's body suddenly inverted, head down and feet up, and the long sword pointed directly at Lu Yun below. From a distance, it looked like a red sword pillar suddenly falling from the sky, covering Lu Yun in its powerful attack range. From the initiation to the attack, it took only a short moment, completing ten times more skillfully than Li Ming on that day. Truly worthy of being the number one in Ru Garden.

Lu Yun watched Bi Tian above, feeling the rapid loss of air around him. He also admired Bi Tian's formidable cultivation. The Ruyi Sword trembled, and with a dragon's roar, it spread across the surroundings. Lu Yun's right foot tapped, his body rotated suddenly, forming a thirty-degree angle with the ground. The Ruyi Sword, swinging with a sharp and ear-piercing howl, instantly shot towards Bi Tian.

Watching the arrow-like approach of Lu Yun, the dazzling red sword radiance, Bi Tian's eyes changed. He spread his feet firmly, standing still, and shouted, "Righteousness and benevolence, invincible. Accept my second move, Danxin Chaori!" After speaking, he rapidly swung the long sword in his hand, and countless sword radiance formed a red sword shield in front of him to block Lu Yun's attack. At the same time, after completing all this, Bi Tian instantly transformed into eight figures. These eight figures, holding eight long swords, converged in eight directions to form eight red sword pillars. The eight sword pillars gathered in mid-air to create a gigantic sword, dozens of yards long, emitting a dazzling red light and carrying a terrifying force, like a sky-splitting giant axe, fiercely slashing towards Lu Yun.

At this moment, the entire arena fell into silence. Everyone was completely focused on the two contestants in the competition, and no one made a sound. In the arena, a suppressed atmosphere slowly rose, carrying a scorching heat, like a hot wave, rushing towards the surroundings. Just as Lu Yun stabilized his body, he lightly tapped his toes again. His body, at a thirty-degree angle with the ground, the Ruyi Sword swung with a sharp howl, and in a blink, it shot towards Bi Tian.

Looking at Lu Yun, his crimson sword radiance, Bi Tian's eyes changed. He spread his feet firmly, standing still, and shouted, "Righteousness and benevolence, invincible. Accept my second move, Danxin Chaori!" After speaking, he rapidly swung the long sword in his hand, and countless sword radiance formed a red sword shield in front of him to block Lu Yun's attack. At the same time, after completing all this, Bi Tian instantly transformed into eight figures. These eight figures, holding eight long swords, converged in eight directions to form eight red sword pillars. The eight sword pillars gathered in mid-air to create a gigantic sword, dozens of yards long, emitting a dazzling red light and carrying a terrifying force, like a sky-splitting giant axe, fiercely slashing towards Lu Yun.

At this moment, the entire arena fell into silence. Everyone was completely focused on the two contestants in the competition, and no one made a sound. In the arena, a suppressed atmosphere slowly rose, carrying a scorching heat, like a hot wave, rushing towards the surroundings. Just as Lu Yun stabilized his body, he lightly tapped his toes again. His body, at a thirty-degree angle with the ground, the R

uyi Sword swung with a sharp howl, and in a blink, it shot towards Bi Tian.

Looking at Lu Yun, his crimson sword radiance, Bi Tian's eyes changed. He spread his feet firmly, standing still, and shouted, "Righteousness and benevolence, invincible. Accept my second move, Danxin Chaori!" After speaking, he rapidly swung the long sword in his hand, and countless sword radiance formed a red sword shield in front of him to block Lu Yun's attack. At the same time, after completing all this, Bi Tian instantly transformed into eight figures. These eight figures, holding eight long swords, converged in eight directions to form eight red sword pillars. The eight sword pillars gathered in mid-air to create a gigantic sword, dozens of yards long, emitting a dazzling red light and carrying a terrifying force, like a sky-splitting giant axe, fiercely slashing towards Lu Yun.

At this moment, the entire arena fell into silence. Everyone was completely focused on the two contestants in the competition, and no one made a sound. In the arena, a suppressed atmosphere slowly rose, carrying a scorching heat, like a hot wave, rushing towards the surroundings. Just as Lu Yun stabilized his body, he lightly tapped his toes again. His body, at a thirty-degree angle with the ground, the Ruyi Sword swung with a sharp howl, and in a blink, it shot towards Bi Tian.

Looking at Lu Yun, his crimson sword radiance, Bi Tian's eyes changed. He spread his feet firmly, standing still, and shouted, "Righteousness and benevolence, invincible. Accept my second move, Danxin Chaori!" After speaking, he rapidly swung the long sword in his hand, and countless sword radiance formed a red sword shield in front of him to block Lu Yun's attack. At the same time, after completing all this, Bi Tian instantly transformed into eight figures. These eight figures, holding eight long swords, converged in eight directions to form eight red sword pillars. The eight sword pillars gathered in mid-air to create a gigantic sword, dozens of yards long, emitting a dazzling red light and carrying a terrifying force, like a sky-splitting giant axe, fiercely slashing towards Lu Yun.

At this moment, the entire arena fell into silence. Everyone was completely focused on the two contestants in the competition, and no one made a sound. In the arena, a suppressed atmosphere slowly rose, carrying a scorching heat, like a hot wave, rushing towards the surroundings.