Nobody expected Ye Qingchen to appear.

Not only did he show up,

but he also publicly slew the fleeing Cyan-headed Tiger King!

This was clearly accepting Lu Ming's provocation.

"You truly are fearless, daring to come out!" Looking at Ye Qingchen, Lu Ming's face darkened to the extreme. He was always the one bullying others, yet today he was stepped on by Ye Qingchen. How could he swallow this?

Ye Qingchen chuckled casually, glanced at Lu Ming, and said: "Originally, with your ability, you could safely pass the second round! But since you repeatedly target me, it wouldn't make sense not to eliminate you!"

"Arrogant!"

"Presumptuous, how dare you speak to Young Master Lu like that?"

"No need to waste words on him; someone of his level isn't worth Young Master Lu's time!"

Sun Xuantong, eager to show off and gain Lu Ming's favor, shouted loudly and charged toward Ye Qingchen with his sword, like a storm.

However, Ye Qingchen only made one swing of his sword.

Shing!

A sharp, cold beam of light slashed across.

In an instant, Sun Xuantong's charging face twisted with fright, like a scared cat, leaping backward. When he looked back, Ye Qingchen's sword had struck the ground, leaving a long mark.

"What's the meaning of this?"

Sun Xuantong was puzzled.

"Today is between Lu Ming and me! Anyone who crosses this line dies!"

Ye Qingchen replied coldly.

So arrogant!

So domineering!

The crowd was all astonished, surprised by Ye Qingchen's boldness.

But more people secretly shook their heads.

Being arrogant is fine!

But you need the strength to back it up!

How could you, with just one sword, suppress Sun Xuantong and his ilk? Even though Sun Xuantong isn't on the genius rankings, his strength is no doubt formidable. And behind him is Lu Ming!

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Sun Xuantong's face changed.

He was already angry at himself for overreacting before, and now with Ye Qingchen's words, he erupted in rage.

"Boy, facing death, you still dare threaten me!"

He shouted, charging at Ye Qingchen again.

This time even faster than before.

In the eyes of the crowd, he seemed like a gale, appearing in front of Ye Qingchen almost instantly after crossing the sword mark.

At that moment, Ye Qingchen suddenly swung his sword.

Clang!

A crack of lightning seemed to flash through the air.

A burst of sword light exploded, slashing directly at Sun Xuantong.

Puff!

Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Sun Xuantong was instantly pierced by the sword.

With a plop, Sun Xuantong's body fell to the ground.

At this moment,

everyone around stared at Ye Qingchen with fear.

Only now did they understand why he was called the 'Life and Death Sword.' It turned out he could decide life and death with one strike; when the sword was drawn, it must see blood!

One sword decides life and death!

Ye Qingchen said nothing, coldly surveying Lu Ming's followers. While he didn't like trouble, it didn't mean he was afraid of it. He had warned them; if they interfered, he would show no mercy.

Yet clearly, that one sword didn't deter Lu Ming's followers, as soon another stepped forward, speaking gruffly:

"Ye Qingchen, I don't believe you can stop me!"

Saying this, he strode toward Ye Qingchen.

Yang Jian!

The top expert under Lu Ming, proficient with the spear, with unrivaled skill, capable of ranking in the genius list. It was said he once offended the powerful and had his clan wiped out overnight, only to be saved by Lu Ming, thus completely loyal to him.

Yang Jian walked step by step.

At this moment, the crowd held their breath, watching how Ye Qingchen would respond.

The sword mark was crossed in an instant.

And at that instant, Yang Jian struck suddenly.

Boom!

With a slow thrust of the spear, leaving an afterimage, it struck like a thunderbolt, unstoppable, like a wild dragon out at sea. Yet it appeared slow to the crowd, heavy as a mountain, crushing everything.

This strange scene made the spectators feel a crushing pressure, finding even breathing difficult.

Zheng!

As Yang Jian made his move, Ye Qingchen countered simultaneously.

This sword moved faster than Yang Jian's spear, striking first despite being later. The crowd saw Yang Jian shudder suddenly, freezing in place, eyes full of disbelief.

The crowd's eyes widened.

They saw a blood trace on Yang Jian's throat, rapidly expanding, merging with the sword mark in a blink.

Hiss!

Gasps resounded.

They knew Ye Qingchen's power was terrifying, but seeing him easily crush Yang Jian and Sun Xuantong sent chills down their spines.

This Life and Death Sword was more frightening than they imagined!

Moreover.

He truly subdued the rebellious young geniuses.

Not a single one dared cross the line, or even move!

Lu Ming's expression constantly changed.

Clearly, Ye Qingchen's strength exceeded his expectations. But this didn't mean he feared him.

"I didn't expect your power to be this level, Ye Qingchen!" Lu Ming squinted, shaking his head with a cold laugh, "But the game is over!"

Swoosh!

As he spoke, Lu Ming astonishingly drew his blade.

His right hand turned, igniting a brilliant fire, with the slash as fierce as the Golden Crow Spreading Wings, the fiery might enough to burn the heavens and boil the seas. Even the air around turned to ash, directly slicing toward Ye Qingchen.

Those who had seen Lu Ming's swordplay knew even the Cyan-headed Tiger King struggled against it. And now, this strike was even fiercer than he used against the Cyan-headed Tiger King!

They felt the intense heat wave rolling toward them.

In an instant, the confidence they just gained in Ye Qingchen was completely shattered by this slash.

More eyes turned toward Ye Qingchen.

"Can he block it?"

As the crowd watched, as that blade sliced through the air, Ye Qingchen suddenly moved.

At that moment, he moved backward instead of forward, slowly thrusting his sword.

This thrust seemed weak, like the desperate resistance of a frail youth. But the flames engulfing the blade scattered upon contact, extinguishing instantly.

"How is this possible?"

Lu Ming exclaimed, before he could react.

Ye Qingchen's sword had already struck heavily on his blade.

Clang!

A metallic ring burst out.

In that instant.

Lu Ming felt an overwhelming force, pouring into his body like a tidal wave, unstoppable and immeasurable.

Thud!

In the crowd's incredulous gaze, Lu Ming was knocked back like an arrow from a string, crashing through several ancient trees before finally stopping.

At this moment, silence filled the arena.

Everyone nearly popped their eyes out; it was as if they had seen a ghost.

Lu Ming, was blown away by Ye Qingchen's sword?

Under the crowd's disbelieving eyes, Ye Qingchen slowly looked up, his gaze falling on the dusty spot, sneering coldly:

"With only that skill, you dare to provoke me?"

"Who gave you the courage?"

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