Hua Country.

Henghai Provincial City.

Shenma International Sports Stadium.

Amidst the roaring cheers of over ten thousand spectators, Lin Xiyue ascended the Combat Stage at a calm, unhurried pace.

Her striking figure appeared on the giant screen suspended above the Combat Stage.

She was dressed in dark grey shark-skin leggings and a matching tight, short-sleeved shirt, along with a pair of white sneakers. Her long hair was tied in a high ponytail. This, combined with her innate cold, noble temperament, made her look both beautiful and fierce.

A true goddess!

This goddess-like image of hers was already deeply etched into the hearts of the entire nation's audience.

Ten meters away, her opponent, Su Shanyue, stood in a loose, white Martial Arts Uniform, her expression serious and focused.

Unlike Lin Xiyue's cold nobility, Su Shanyue had an endearing earnestness and a gentle, kind aura that made people want to cherish and protect her.

Lin Xiyue spoke up, "Yueyue, a match is a match. I hope we can both give it our all and leave no regrets."

Su Shanyue nodded lightly and assumed her stance. Lin Xiyue took a deep breath and did the same.

Meanwhile, in a VIP box high above the stadium, several elders, all well past seventy, stood neatly before a floor-to-ceiling window. They watched the Combat Stage below with great interest.

If Henghai Admiral Chen Xuanbao hadn't gone to the Capital City to report on official business and was here instead, upon seeing these elders, his only role would be to obediently serve them tea.

In the quiet room, a long-haired elder in a black robe said, "I'll be direct. I came here specifically for Lin Xiyue."

Across from him, a white-haired old woman scoffed, "What? Does your Proud Sun Sect not have enough outstanding young disciples? Must you now try to poach one of ours?"

At the far end of the group, a short, thin elder set down the notebook and brush in his hands. Stroking his beard, he remarked, "Barring any surprises, Lin Xiyue will enter the top thirty of the Yellow Ranking after this Martial Way Grand Festival."

The old woman said, "Frankly, what interests me is the Fist Technique Lin Xiyue has used in her recent matches."

At her words, the other elders frowned, their expressions growing contemplative. The point she raised was something that concerned them all.

The long-haired elder said, "Her Fist Technique... if she were to use it after reaching the Gathering Spirit Realm, it would be truly terrifying."

The old woman added, "Furthermore, the sword she used in the elimination rounds... it must be the one from the Ye Family Forbidden Grounds."

The short, thin elder started, then asked in surprise, "You could tell?"

The old woman smiled faintly. "The sword may have been painted pink, altering its appearance, but the Sword Intent itself cannot be changed. That is why I am certain it is Shui Yuejian."

The long-haired elder narrowed his eyes and remained silent. I noticed it long ago, but I'm discreet, so I said nothing. I didn't expect this old woman would notice it too.

The short, thin elder said, "We have all tried to draw that sword, and none of us could. The fact that Lin Xiyue was able to proves her talent is extraordinary."

He then sighed with emotion, "'To stand alone between the water and the moon, turning to gaze indifferently upon the world...' Shui Yuejian, ninth among the Ten Famous Swords... to think it has lain silent for a century!"

...

While the elders were talking, the battle on the Combat Stage below entered a white-hot phase.

Relying on the Fist Technique Luo Xiu had taught her, Lin Xiyue relentlessly pushed Su Shanyue back, forcing her onto the defensive with no strength to counterattack.

Furthermore, Lin Xiyue was already at the early-stage Embrace Qi Realm, while Su Shanyue was only at the late-stage Body Refinement Realm. There was a significant gap between their cultivation levels.

In the box, the short, thin elder watched the Combat Stage and quickly jotted a line in his notebook. "Actually, that little girl from the Sea City Su Family is also quite good. She has clearly mastered the essence of the Su Family's Solitary Cube Fist. It's a pity she's so far behind in cultivation realm; otherwise, the outcome of this fight would be hard to predict."

"Precisely," the long-haired elder said with a smile. "And that is why her defeat is certain."

...

On the Combat Stage, Lin Xiyue was panting lightly. She looked at Su Shanyue, who was half-kneeling on the ground before her, battered and bruised, and her heart ached with pity.

"Yueyue, please concede," she said, her voice soft. "If this goes on, you'll only get hurt more badly."

Su Shanyue ignored her plea. She struggled back to her feet, her gaze locked on Lin Xiyue with unwavering resolve.

She knew that with the wide gap in both their cultivation realms and Fist Techniques, she was no match for Lin Xiyue even if she fought to the death. But she still had a trump card! She had worked incredibly hard to prepare for the Martial Way Grand Festival.

Taking a deep breath and sinking her qi into her Dantian, she suddenly unleashed a quiet roar at Lin Xiyue.

Instantly, Lin Xiyue felt as if something had exploded inside her head. Her chest tightened, her breath caught, and her face contorted in pain.

Even the nearby referee trembled, clamping his hands over his ears as he scrambled to get farther away.

Su Shanyue's gaze hardened. She flashed forward and struck Lin Xiyue in the chest with a single punch.

Lin Xiyue flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

...

"How... How is this possible?!"

In the VIP box, the old woman's gaze trembled as she stared at Su Shanyue on the Combat Stage. Her frail body shook, and she nearly lost her balance and collapsed. The other elders also had grave expressions, their faces turning grim.

A joyful smile spread across the old woman's face. "I can't be mistaken! It can't be!" she exclaimed excitedly. "This is the Void Zen Sound! And it's been cultivated to perfection! Hahaha... I never imagined that on this trip to Henghai, I would encounter my own sect's Void Zen Sound!"

The old woman burst into wild, almost manic laughter. But as she laughed, her eyes began to well up with tears.

...

More than half an hour passed.

On the Combat Stage, Lin Xiyue and Su Shanyue were still fighting. Both were covered in wounds, barely able to stand, yet neither was willing to give up or concede defeat.

Su Shanyue knew she was no match for Lin Xiyue in a direct confrontation. So, every time Lin Xiyue attacked, she would unleash the Void Zen Sound to stun her. This would briefly immobilize Lin Xiyue, giving Su Shanyue an opening to follow up with a barrage from the Solitary Cube Fist.

However, Lin Xiyue was no pushover. Each time, she would recover after taking a few hits and immediately counterattack with the Asura Fist.

The two women traded blows, accumulating more and more injuries until, battered and bruised, they collapsed simultaneously.

The entire stadium fell silent; not a sound could be heard. Tens of thousands of spectators gazed at the two goddesses on the Combat Stage, their hearts filled with profound respect.

Never give up. Rise to the challenge. This was the spirit of Hua Country's Martial Way!

"I declare this match a draw!"

As the referee's impassioned voice rang out, the entire stadium erupted into a sea of cheers.

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Hengyun Technology Building.

In an office on the top floor.

A handsome young man watched the computer screen, the corners of his mouth lifting into a slight smirk. So this is the legendary Void Zen Sound? Interesting. Still, it's nothing compared to my Mutant Warriors. Then again, if I captured her for study, I might make some new discoveries.

...

On the boundless sea.

In a room aboard a yacht.

Luo Xiu chuckled and shook his head, setting aside Su Shenyun's tablet. "Well, Su Fox, it seems neither of us won."

Su Shenyun let out a quiet sigh of relief and smiled. "That was unexpected."

In truth, when she had seen Lin Xiyue completely overwhelming Su Shanyue, Su Shenyun had been quite worried that Su Shanyue would lose. She truly hadn't expected her to have such a powerful trump card hidden away.

Luo Xiu suddenly grew curious. "By the way, are you and Yueyue related? You both have the surname Su."

Su Shenyun retorted, "There are countless people with the surname Su in this world. Are they all my relatives?" She then added, "It's just that Yueyue is best friends with my Xiao Li. She came over to play at my house often when they were children, so I've always seen her as a little sister."

"Ah, I see." Luo Xiu sat up and stretched lazily. "Xi Yue's injuries are serious. She probably won't be able to compete again for a while. I have to get back right away."

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