"What a ferocious strike!"

The moment Zong Sheng struck, everyone present was taken aback.

A blade like his, there were probably fewer than a handful of people present who could withstand it!

"Is this the true strength of Zong Sheng?"

Someone gulped and said.

Originally, there were quite a few people who thought they could snatch a ranking on the Bronze List today, but Zong Sheng's strike shattered all their hopes.

"This is the Mountain Collapse Sword Intent of the 2nd Floor!"

Even Lin Fan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Senior Brother Lin Fan, is this Mountain Collapse Sword Intent really that strong?" a disciple asked.

"Strong!"

Lin Fan's gaze was cold and solemn as he nodded, displaying a stance as though he was facing a formidable foe.

It must be known.

Sword Intent, Spear Intent, Battle Intent, and Swordplay Intent all originate from the same source.

Just as there are Wind Realms and Water Realms, naturally, there is also a Mountain Realm. This Mountain Collapse Sword Intent derives from the Mountain Realm. Once one comprehends this realm, their attack is like a landslide, earth-shattering and overwhelming, unstoppable.

At this moment.

Everyone present felt an overwhelming sense of suffocation rushing toward them, as if they were beneath a collapsing mountain, and could be engulfed at any moment.

"I wonder how Ye Qingchen will handle this move?"

Many turned their gaze towards Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen stood there just as before, in a casual manner as if he wasn't prepared at all, like someone who had been scared silly.

And Zong Sheng laughed even more heartily.

"And you say I'm not worthy!"

However.

The trace of a smile on his face had just appeared when it completely froze.

In his incredulous gaze.

He saw Ye Qingchen slowly extend his right hand, reaching forward.

This seemingly casual grab, as if picking something out of thin air, appeared to Zong Sheng as if it could shroud the sky and overturn the clouds.

"Boom!"

A mighty roar erupted.

An invisible shockwave spread outward from the center of Ye Qingchen and Zong Sheng. Those nearby were directly shaken by this raging force, unable to stand steadily, and retreated repeatedly.

The power swept through, kicking up a rolling cloud of dust.

"What happened?"

"That attack was too strong! Could it be that Ye Qingchen couldn't even block one move?"

"It must be over! What a ridiculous Ye Qingchen, how could he be worthy of the Bronze List?"

The crowd exchanged glances, showing disdainful smiles.

But.

The scene was already completely shrouded in dust, making it impossible to see what was happening inside. Only Lin Fan squinted his eyes, staring intently into the dust, trying to discern the situation within.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he exclaimed:

"This! How is it possible!"

The crowd was bewildered by his words and quickly looked forward.

They saw.

The dust slowly dispersed, revealing Ye Qingchen standing there, his feet embedded half an inch into the ground.

At his center, the ground around him shattered inch by inch, completely breaking apart. Numerous dense cracks spread out like a spider web.

And Zong Sheng's earth-shattering strike was effortlessly caught by Ye Qingchen's white jade-like hand, his demeanor relaxed and unscathed.

"This is impossible!"

Zong Sheng's eyes were filled with shock, unable to believe as he looked at Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen's seemingly effortless hand gripped the Yanling Heavy Saber as though it was an iron band, and even with all his strength, Zong Sheng couldn't move it an inch, let alone break free from Ye Qingchen's grasp.

Ye Qingchen just used one hand to deflect his full-power strike.

"I told you, you are not worthy to make a move against me!"

Ye Qingchen slowly withdrew his right hand.

Btap!

Zong Sheng's body trembled, staggering backward several steps, and the look in his eyes when he gazed at Ye Qingchen turned to one of despair.

Despite his full-strength attack, he couldn't shake Ye Qingchen at all.

Is there even a need to speak of the gap between them?

Previously, when Ye Qingchen said these words, he thought Ye Qingchen was arrogantly insulting him. Now, upon hearing them again, after having seen Ye Qingchen easily withstand his move unscathed, he deeply understood Ye Qingchen's terrifying strength.

Zong Sheng appeared dismayed, his previous arrogance nowhere to be seen, and finally sighed, saying: "I failed to see the truth, please forgive me, Young Master Ye..."

"Get lost!"

Ye Qingchen couldn't care less and waved him off.

Zong Sheng saw this, and a trace of humiliation flickered in his eyes.

This was clearly a sign of complete disrespect!

But realizing he wasn't even qualified to make Ye Qingchen take action, what face did he have to stay there, so he could only turn and leave.

The spectacle that had unfolded suddenly caused a wave of amazement in front of the small courtyard. No matter how ignorant they might be, they could see that Ye Qingchen's strength wasn't as lacking as rumors suggested, but rather incredibly terrifying.

"How is this possible?"

"That incredible move by Zong Sheng was blocked by just one of his hands? And he's unscathed?"

Watching the silent Zong Sheng departing, everyone was left with their mouths agape.

For a moment.

Gasps and exclamations of shock echoed from all around.

In the distance.

Lin Fan saw this scene, his pupils contracting.

"This kid is stronger than he was three months ago?"

"But so what?"

"I've been rigorously training these past three months too! I refuse to believe I'll lose to him!"

Lin Fan looked at Ye Qingchen in the center, his eyes burning with rage. Ever since he lost to Ye Qingchen, he had endured endless ridicule.

Some mocked him, saying he lost to a coward!

Some looked down on him, saying he couldn't even defeat a young upstart, tarnishing the name of the Bronze List strong.

Even.

Once respectful disciples of the Celestial Essence Sword Sect began showing him disdain.

And all of this.

Was because he had previously lost to Ye Qingchen.

"These past three months, I've mastered Dripping Water Sword Intent and Deceitful Stream Sword Intent to perfection. Combined with my Profound Tier Top-Grade Technique and my Spiritual Sea Ninth Heaven cultivation, I can wash away my past shame!"

However.

Just as Lin Fan was about to step forward, someone moved even faster. They broke through the crowd swiftly, approaching Ye Qingchen with unstoppable force.

"Are you Ye Qingchen?"

"Is it him?"

Upon seeing the newcomer.

Lin Fan's pupils contracted, his gaze growing heavy.

It must be known.

Before he entered the Bronze List, Shi Tian was already ranked seventy-second. Afterward, Shi Tian obtained a Profound Tier Top-Grade Martial Technique and went into seclusion, which was why Lin Fan replaced him.

Moreover.

Even before Shi Tian went into seclusion, it was said he had the potential to advance further.

Even he seeks out Ye Qingchen?

Lin Fan hesitated.

He thought his own strength not lacking, but compared to Shi Tian, he was slightly lacking. Should he step forward now?

As Lin Fan pondered, others also recognized Shi Tian!

"It's Shi Tian!"

"He came too?"

"Now Ye Qingchen is in trouble!"

Those around who had been shocked by Ye Qingchen's strength were first stunned upon seeing the newcomer, then erupted in exclamations, looking at Ye Qingchen with a hint of pity.

This Shi Tian was no simple figure!

"Ye Qingchen, I was surprised you could effortlessly withstand Zong Sheng's attack unscathed. It seems you are not as worthless as rumors suggest. But, the game ends here!"

As Shi Tian spoke, he walked slowly forward, each step carrying with it an indescribable sense of oppression.

He stood before Ye Qingchen, casting a condescending gaze upon him, slowly raising three fingers.

"I need only three moves to defeat you!"

Boom!

The moment those words left his mouth, everyone around used a playful gaze to look at Ye Qingchen.

They wanted to see.

How this youth would face Shi Tian.

But.

Ye Qingchen merely raised an eyebrow, looked at Shi Tian with a half-smile, and shook his head:

"Is that so?"

"I think I only need one move to defeat you!"

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