Tit-for-tat

Ling Yun lifted the Celestial Yuan Sword vertically. His gaze concentrated as the sword force also went through a great change. The sword intent that surrounded his body and his sword, also exploded as if a flood that broke through a dam.

Rihan wasn't intimidated as he faced the sword intent head on with nenekerimaru placed horizontally.

Their figure suddenly disappeared, while vague sparks could be seen from one place to another along the sound of the impacts sounding like the constant roar of thunder.

The impact of each clash was like a hurricane, spreading out everywhere.

After a few bouts, the two once again appeared in the place where they previously stood.

The only proof of their clash was the sword marks around the arena.

"Wah!!" A great amount of cheers and gasps sounded in the Sword Discourse Arena.

That was just them testing each other.

"As expected, your experience in the way of sword isn't lower than mine. I'm glad I met someone at my level. You should be proud after you lose under my sword" Ling Yun spoke as if he already expected this.

Rihan didn't reply and only gave the former a smirk.

"The true battle will now commence. Be careful!"

A great change happened to the Celestial Yuan Sword, the sword brilliance of the Celestial Yuan Sword was dispersed; from one sword it turned to ten, and then several tens… several hundreds… In the end, it turned into a sword formation field that blanketed the heavens and earth.

"Senbonyamabuki; Disperse."

Nenekerimaru blade also dispersed and turn into countless yamabuki petals.

The entire arena was covered by swords and yamabuki petals, painting a beautiful sight.

The numerous sword beams gathered together and attacked while the Yamabuki petals converged to form a gigantic shield..

Dingdingdingdingdingdingdingding…...

Everytime sword beam destroyed some part of the yamabuki petals, it keeps on getting regenerated which shocked not only Ling Yun but the crowd.

"Don't tell me you're done? I'm expecting a lot more from the son of a person who has the guts to test my father."

While Ling Yun was shocked, Rihan's words resounded.

Ling Yun who wasn't the only one who heard Rihan, as his voice was so clear, everyone heard it.

Those people who didn't notice the hidden clash between Hannya and Ling Yuefeng were frozen on the spot.

They couldn't help but turn their gaze towards the two, everyone can see the difference between them at this moment.

The Nura Clan and Hannya still has their poker face on, while the people on Heavenly Sword Villa showed different expressions, the most common one was their dark expression.

Ling Yuefeng felt like he was slapped in the face, he started regretting the fact that his emotions got ahead of himself.

Ling Yun was also aware of this fact so instead of replying, he released the entirety of his aura which caused the protective barrier around the arena to tremble.

Nearly everyone nearby was dominated by Ling Yun's pressure.

Everyone apart from Rihan.

The latter only held up his hands, with an indifferent smile,"now that's what I'm talking about."

"You're too arrogant, speaking like that when you're a level below me." His gaze when he looked at Rihan was cold. "You don't even understand what level my power has reached."

"Ofcourse I know, it was shown the moment you were tested. You're at the 3rd level of Earth Realm right?" Rihan responded sarcastically with a laugh.

Tit for tat, something like that is one of his expertise, especially when his sparring partner in the way of words was the prideful Jasmine, together with a father who's to competitive for his own good. There's no way he will be at a disadvantage in the war of words.

Large veins appeared on the usually calm face of Ling Yun, With a bang, the stone tiles underneath his feet suddenly cracked, spider web-like cracks spreading outwards.

Ling Yun's entire body shone with sword energy, while his hair suddenly began dancing in the air.

Anyone can see the power beneath those sword energy as the tiles around Ling Yun were reduced to rubbles.

Sword light dashed to the place where Rihan stood, Rihan wasn't afraid, he only give Ling Yun a fleeing gaze.

When the sword light was a few centimeters from him, Rihan's figure suddenly disappeared from his spot.

Ling Yun's pupils contracted.

He couldn't feel Rihan's presence, it's like he just disappeared from the stage, no matter where he spread his senses he couldn't find him.

People might not be aware in this world but this ability of Nurihyon race was widely acknowledged back on Earth.

They are the most terrifying when it comes to hiding their presence.

In the next moment, there's a shadow in the sky.

Rihan's form is like a flash of shadow as he arrive behind Ling Yun.

Just a moment ago, he hadn't leaked even a sliver of aura. But in a split second, it suddenly erupted like a volcano.

The moment Ling Yun felt the burst of profound energy, he instinctively turned around and slash out his sword.

Bang!!

The dust spread throughout the air, while shockwaves gushed out like gigantic waves almost destroying the barrier.