Chapter 31: Fierce Battle (Part 2)

At this moment, the disciples of the Tianjian Academy were loudly cursing Yunfeng for his shamelessness. On the other hand, Xingxuan wore a gloomy expression, looking unfriendly towards the ongoing match. On this side, Master Jingyue's eyes flashed with surprise, showing a slightly astonished look. Aozhu glanced at Luyun, not saying anything, but Luyun understood the meaning in her eyes – she was also rooting for Yunfeng.

The entire arena witnessed an extremely eerie scene. Zhan Yu, with an angry expression, constantly evaded around, always on guard against the hidden Yunfeng, and his clothes had already been pierced in several places. Meanwhile, Yunfeng's figure flickered like a phantom, disappearing every time after an attack, completely putting Zhan Yu in a passive situation.

However, Zhan Yu was indeed the second expert of the Tianjian Academy. Despite being caught off guard by Yunfeng's sneak attacks initially, he became increasingly sensitive. Whenever Yunfeng approached, Zhan Yu could sense it in advance, avoiding the crucial points and evading Yunfeng's attacks.

Time passed in this manner. When Master Xuanyu, Master Ziyang, and Li Hongfei returned victorious, the match between Yunfeng and Zhan Yu was still ongoing. Finally, after being pursued by Yunfeng's stealth attacks for a while, Zhan Yu activated the Daoist technique known as the "Heavenly Eye." Zhan Yu's entire body emitted a purple light, and he clasped his hands in a seal in front of his chest, saying in a deep voice, "Heavenly Eye, boundless vision, open!" As he spoke, a crack appeared above his head, and the Heavenly Eye miraculously manifested.

A blue light shot out from the Heavenly Eye, revealing everything hidden in its gaze. Yunfeng's concealed figure was immediately exposed to Zhan Yu's eyes.

Looking at Yunfeng, Zhan Yu sneered, "All you know is these sneaky tricks. Now, let me show you how I can break your shameful play. Overturning Heaven Technique!" Zhan Yu stood in mid-air, spreading his hands, and the long sword automatically flew to the top of his head, rotating rapidly. Around him, numerous airflows began to converge, forming a colorful halo that enveloped him, gradually obscuring his figure. With each rotation, the airflow intensified, and the radiance became more dazzling. The powerful airflows and countless sword lights, carrying a tearing force, converged from all directions towards the center, targeting Yunfeng. Overturning Heaven Technique was the sixth move of the Heavenly Sword's Nine Techniques, an unparalleled supreme skill that shook the reputation of the Tianjian Academy in the cultivation world.

Yunfeng's body quickly shot towards the surroundings, but several times in a row, he was bounced back by the strong air barrier. Yunfeng's face changed drastically, realizing that this time, besides a head-on confrontation, there was no other way. Yunfeng's body swayed slightly, and with his heavily injured state, he felt that his strength was rapidly declining. Glancing at the elevated Zhan Yu, Yunfeng gritted his teeth and suddenly unleashed the Yiyuan Sect's "Eternal Soul Shock Technique."

Yunfeng's feet lifted about three feet from the ground, standing silently in place. His hands formed strange seals in front of his chest, chanting mysterious words, and a dark blue light emanated from his body. Around him, the hidden spiritual energy in the air gathered slowly, transforming into countless spell symbols that revolved around Yunfeng, continuously spinning. Those multicolored symbols and seals layered upon each other, forming a Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams pattern above Yunfeng's head, continuously rotating. The rapidly rotating Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams, with each rotation, automatically emitted a red and a blue light, appearing mysterious and eerie.

Yunfeng's face turned pale. Watching Zhan Yu initiating the attack, he raised both hands, and the Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams, carrying a red and a blue light, suddenly soared towards the sky. At the same time, his body, along with the incessantly rotating Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams, ascended. In mid-air, the formidable purple light, along with the green sword aura, fiercely collided with Zhan Yu's attack. The two equally powerful and tyrannical techniques created a powerful explosion. Amidst the deafening thunder, countless rays of light scattered, and the radiant brilliance disappeared in an instant.

Zhan Yu's clothes were torn apart by the overpowering "Eternal Soul Shock Technique." He looked slightly pale, glaring angrily at the battered Yunfeng. In this battle, it was already a predetermined defeat, causing great distress to the members of the Yiyuan Sect. True Person Xuanyu had already inquired about the match between the two, and he greatly admired Yunfeng's resilience. However, in this battle, it was already a losing situation, so why insist on such a fierce struggle? Luyun looked at Yunfeng, clenching both fists, and her eyes revealed a strong expression of concern. Aozhu and Li Hongfei looked at Yunfeng, showing a hint of sadness. True Person Ziyang sighed lightly, not saying anything, just shaking his head in silence.

On the ground, Yunfeng struggled to stand up, looking at Zhan Yu with a cold gaze. His true qi slowly gathered, and a faint blue light appeared around him. At this moment, Yunfeng did not give up; as long as he could stand firm, he would not surrender. The Slashing Wind Sword automatically hovered above his head, gently circling.

Zhan Yu stared at him with a cold and fierce gaze, disdainfully saying, "Is this all you've got? You might as well admit defeat now, to avoid further embarrassment." His tone was malicious, and Zhan Yu seemed intentional in provoking him.

Yunfeng coldly replied, "I'm still standing here, and I haven't lost. You don't need to be so proud. Now, prepare to face my final strike." After speaking, Yunfeng glanced at a distance, his eyes revealing a sigh. Yunfeng leaped into the air, struggling to keep his body suspended. Looking at Zhan Yu across from him, that mocking expression was extremely uncomfortable.

Yunfeng clasped his hands in front of his chest, and as he formed the hand seals, a surge of green light enveloped him. The Slashing Wind Sword above his head quickly spiraled, and a silver radiance burst forth. Yunfeng's eyes were cold, and he muttered in a low voice, "Limitless chaos, Taiji transformation, Yin-Yang dualities, the essence of heaven and earth. Qiankun and all things, Yin and Yang, heavens and earth, three realms and five elements, obey my command. Yin-Yang Sword Art, vanquish the ghosts and slay the immortals! Shatter, cleave, break, annihilate!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Yunfeng, including Zhan Yu. Luyun and Aozhu on the ground exchanged a glance, surprised that Yunfeng had unleashed the Yin-Yang Sword Art. Luyun sighed softly, "As powerful as it is, he might not have the strength to sustain it till the end. Perhaps if he had used it from the beginning, the outcome would be hard to predict."

True Person Xuanyu and Lixing Hun were both shocked, and they couldn't help exclaiming simultaneously, "The Yin-Yang Sword Art, how is that possible? How could he have mastered it?" The astonished voices were filled with disbelief.

Zhan Yu looked at Yunfeng, a flash of cold light in his eyes. He didn't expect Yunfeng to unleash such a strange technique at this moment; it was truly extraordinary. In the blink of an eye, the airflow surged in the surrounding space, and an immensely powerful force filled the air. Above Zhan Yu's head, a ray of light suddenly broke through, and a red and green dual-colored ethereal sword appeared out of nowhere. The ruptured light vanished instantly, and the Yin-Yang Sword, radiant and glowing, transformed into a colossal sword, about ten yards in length. Numerous runes shimmered on the sword, clearly visible, scattering with the red and green lights from top to bottom. The red and green swords intertwined and rotated, and countless spiritual lights surrounded Zhan Yu, launching a ferocious and decisive attack.

Zhan Yu's face changed drastically. Amidst the exclamations of countless onlookers, his body swiftly dodged, attempting to avoid the overpowering attacks. Unfortunately, he underestimated the Yin-Yang Sword, the most domineering technique in the Yin-Yang Sword Art. This time, Yunfeng went all out with the Shatter, Cleave, Break, Annihilate, the four techniques aiming to retaliate against Zhan Yu's humiliation. It was not something he could easily avoid.

After seventeen consecutive dodges, Zhan Yu was repeatedly shaken back, his clothes torn, and his body was bleeding. Watching the magical sword constantly hovering over him, Zhan Yu finally began to feel fear. He never expected Yunfeng to have such a move, but why didn't he use it from the beginning? Zhan Yu couldn't understand; Yunfeng originally refrained from using it to avoid True Person Xuanyu's knowledge. However, being repeatedly humiliated by Zhan Yu infuriated Yunfeng, leading him to unleash this desperate final strike.

In mid-air, the extraordinary Yin-Yang Sword continuously clashed with Zhan Yu's long sword. With each collision, Zhan Yu's body was shaken, and his face grew paler. On the opposite side, Yunfeng, with severe injuries, swayed violently, indicating that his body was on the verge of collapse.

Soon, Zhan Yu was forced to land on the ground. This shocking turn of events left Lixing Hun and many Tianjian Academy disciples dumbfounded. The second-ranked expert of the Tianjian Academy, Zhan Yu, was rendered powerless by a heavily injured disciple from Yiyuan Sect, entering a crisis. How could they not be astonished?

Zhan Yu, shocked and angry, roared furiously. As he landed, his whole body emitted a purple light, and he ascended rapidly while shouting, "Sky-Shattering Technique!" Zhan Yu transformed into a purple dragon, and his long sword burst forth with a formidable momentum, colliding with the overhead Yin-Yang Sword, utilizing the might of the Sky-Shattering Technique. A purple light soared three yards high, but as it reached that height, it was forcefully suppressed by the red and green lights. The purple light surged again for the second time, still being restrained by the Yin-Yang Sword.

With two powerful surges, Zhan Yu was already severely injured, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Similarly, Yunfeng, heavily injured, had been forcefully contested twice by Zhan Yu, and his body trembled, almost unable to support himself.

Soon, Zhan Yu was compelled to fall to the ground. Seeing this, Lixing Hun and many disciples of the Tianjian Academy were shocked and could not believe their eyes. Zhan Yu, the second-ranked expert of the Tianjian Academy, was defeated and left powerless by a disciple of Yiyuan Sect, who was heavily injured. How could this not terrify them?

Zhan Yu's face turned grim, and his long sword surged upwards once again. Another dazzling light, like a purple dragon roaring, fiercely ascended. The red and green lights intersected, and the third intense collision occurred. After a moment, the purple light soared into the sky, finally breaking through the Yin-Yang Sword. Simultaneously, Yunfeng, lying on the ground, tilted backward as the Yin-Yang Sword instantly disappeared.

Zhan Yu, filled with anger, had been heavily injured by Yunfeng. In his eyes, it was almost an unbearable humiliation, how could he tolerate it? In a flash, Zhan Yu appeared next to Yunfeng. Glaring at the fallen Yunfeng, Zhan Yu's eyes were malicious as he angrily exclaimed, "Get up! You were so unwilling to admit defeat, what happened now? You useless thing, just roll aside." With that, he ruthlessly kicked Yunfeng away.

Seeing this, Luyun looked at Yunfeng with a few sighs. Witnessing Zhan

 Yu's excessive actions, Luyun's eyes turned cold, and she suddenly appeared in the arena, embracing Yunfeng. She stared at Zhan Yu with a fierce gaze. At the same moment, Lixing Hun stopped Zhan Yu. Seeing his disciple's behavior, Lixing Hun scolded him angrily.

In Yiyuan Sect, everyone was angered by Zhan Yu's actions. Luyun, holding Yunfeng, looked at Zhan Yu coldly. Without saying a word, she walked away, returning to the sect with everyone else.

Back in Yiyuan Sect, Yunfeng was lying down, and Luyun pressed her hand on his head. A dark green light enveloped him as Luyun used her cultivation to temporarily suppress his severe internal injuries. Turning her head, she glanced at Yunfeng and sighed softly, "When we go back, Master will definitely scold you severely. He'll say you've brought disgrace to him again." The faint sorrow was evident on her pale face.

Yunfeng shook his head slightly, sighing, "After this, I'm afraid Master will be very disappointed. But don't worry, I'll reclaim the Qiankun Pouch for Yiyuan Sect. Just watch and cheer for me." Saying this, he turned to look at Zhan Yu, his eyes cold.

Zhan Yu received a scolding from his master and felt extremely uncomfortable. Upon hearing Land Yun's words, he retorted, "So what if I meet you?"

Without turning back, Land Yun's cold voice came, "If you meet me, I'll beat you to the point where you can't stand." After saying this, he hugged Yunfeng and returned to the cave with the others.

On the arena, Lixing Hun glared at Zhan Yu and whispered, "Have you lost your mind? Winning and then kicking someone in front of everyone. If they report this to the Sect Master, what do you expect me to say? This is impulsive, showing no demeanor of a true master. Go back and cultivate to heal your injuries. Get lost."