The light of the sword tore through the darkness, an aura that shook the nine heavens soared into the sky.

Sharp, resilient, the dreadful aura that pressed forward with indomitable will surrounded Chu Nan, and even the light breeze that blew into the room was tainted by this aura, emitting a whistling sword hum!

Suddenly opening his eyes, a sharp silver sword light flashed and disappeared in Chu Nan's gaze.

With a single finger, silver light blossomed at his fingertip, and Sword Qi streaked through the darkness like a meteor, piercing through the wall in front with a silent "pfft," leaving a finger-wide hole.

"A pure Sword Intent focused on slaughter and attack, accomplished!"

Chu Nan's eyes widened; after days of rigorous cultivation and guidance from Kui Guang, an ancient mighty figure, he finally comprehended this Sword Intent, which was more challenging to grasp than the Martial Intent of fire!

This was a power purely for killing and combat.

With the comprehension of this pure Sword Intent, his Sword Qi would be even sharper and more irresistible.

His Sword Skills would no longer be superficial but could resonate with heaven and earth!

With this comprehension of Sword Intent, Chu Nan estimated his strength could increase by another three points.

"Now, only the Soul Shaking of the Ten Directions Soul Shaking Sword remains. If I can complete its first layer of comprehension, I will be invincible within the Spirit Pill Realm!"

Having even grasped Sword Intent, Chu Nan believed that he was not far from completing the first layer of the Ten Directions Soul Shaking Sword.

But just then, Kui Guang splashed cold water, saying, "Although you've comprehended Sword Intent, don't celebrate too soon."

"The path of Martial Dao is vast and boundless, and Martial Intent is infinitely mysterious. Whether it's the fire Martial Intent or the Sword Intent you've grasped, it can only be considered a prototype, a seed."

"In the lower realm, Martial Intent is divided into nine ranks. Your two types of Martial Intent are only at the first rank, considered as having stepped over the threshold. To reach the end, you still have a long way to go."

Chu Nan was not surprised by Kui Guang's words; how vast are the Dao between heaven and earth, far beyond what a mere Spirit Pill Realm cultivator like him could fully comprehend.

"Sword Venerable Master, I understand. I will deepen my understanding of Sword Intent in the future, striving to achieve the true nine ranks of Martial Intent as soon as possible!"

For a moment, Chu Nan's heart was filled with grandeur, but he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sword Venerable Master, to what extent have you comprehended Martial Intent?"

"Me?" Hearing Chu Nan's inquiry, Kui Guang hesitated for a moment but quickly responded with a proud tone, "My Sword Intent... is at the ninth rank!"

Although he had expected it, Chu Nan couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart.

Just how powerful was Kui Guang, a strongman from which era, to have comprehended the ninth-rank Sword Intent? In the past, he must not have been an obscure figure.

Chu Nan always wanted to know the specifics of Kui Guang's identity, but since Kui Guang never mentioned it, Chu Nan didn't dare to ask more.

However, thinking about having a master who had comprehended ninth-rank Sword Intent personally teach him, Chu Nan couldn't help but feel excited, envisioning an unlimited future.

Soon it was the second day, the day of the finals of the Cyan Profound competition!

The Cyan Profound Sect, Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, and Overlord Body Sect would determine who would walk the final path.

Although most believed Zhang Jianyi would undeniably take first place, and the result seemed destined, it did not dampen anyone's enthusiasm for the contest.

Chu Nan and the other two entered the standby area; the defeated seven sects did not leave but sat in the audience seats.

The strong of each sect gathered there, while the Mansion Master of Cyan Profound Mansion sat high up, overlooking every corner of the Martial Arts Plaza below.

"Today is the second day of the Cyan Profound competition, where the true champion will be decided!" Yang Wenkai used a passionate voice to stir everyone's emotions.

This made the entire Martial Arts Plaza extraordinarily lively, with even the dust on the ground lifted by the voices.

As everyone grew more absorbed, Yang Wenkai once again began the draw under everyone's watchful eyes.

Three sects, nine martial artists, would decide the ultimate victor through head-to-head battles.

This time, the draw completely scattered the martial artists of the three sects, meaning they could face any opponent, even a fellow sect brother.

But no matter who they faced, they had to do their best to fight!

"The first match of the first round of the finals is Cyan Mountain Sword Sect's Jiang Yixing, and his opponent is..." Yang Wenkai quickly drew the first name.

Chu Nan frowned slightly, wondering why it was always the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect in the opening battle.

Yang Wenkai looked towards the direction of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, finally gazing at Zheng Yao, "Zheng Yao!"

The word fell, and an uproar arose, unexpectedly; the first match turned out to be same-sect against same-sect, no matter win or lose, the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect was destined to eliminate one!

Chu Nan's expression turned slightly cold; these people's little tricks were too obvious, weren't they?

Jiang Yixing and Zheng Yao were a bit surprised too; they didn't expect to become each other's opponents.

However, despite their surprise, their movements were not hesitant, and they both stepped onto the arena.

Once Zheng Yao steadied herself, she immediately said to Jiang Yixing, "Senior Brother Jiang, I know I'm not your opponent, but I won't hold back. Use whatever moves you have."

"Junior Sister, out of respect for you, I won't hold back either," Jiang Yixing said solemnly.

Yang Wenkai nodded slightly and then announced, "The first match of the first round of the finals, begin!"

Chu Nan sat up straight, eyes fixed on the arena; this was a battle without suspense, as Zheng Yao couldn't be Jiang Yixing's opponent.

But he still wanted to see how Zheng Yao performed.

With a flushed face, Zheng Yao held a longsword, her aura slightly trembling, her terrible strength unmistakably displayed at this moment.

After completing her power buildup, Zheng Yao suddenly looked at Jiang Yixing and said, "Senior Brother Jiang, be careful!"

With that, Zheng Yao slashed heavily with her sword, brilliant golden light shining across the arena; no one dared deny it was a good sword, beyond the capability of ordinary ninth-ranked Spirit Pill Realm to withstand.

But unfortunately, Zheng Yao faced Jiang Yixing.

Jiang Yixing silently mobilized Martial Intent, slashing out the moment the sword light approached!

Crumble!

Zheng Yao's sword light collapsed instantly, turning into countless ripples, and then Jiang Yixing's figure flashed, instantly rushing to right in front of her through the broken Spiritual Energy ripples.

The blade flashed, halting three inches before Zheng Yao's throat.

With just one encounter, the outcome was decided.

Helplessly, Zheng Yao said, "It seems I've lost."

Sitting in the standby area, Chu Nan was a bit surprised; he realized Jiang Yixing's strength was significantly stronger than when he met him in Haotian Tower.

He had a hunch that Jiang Yixing at this moment probably had the strength to kill a Yang Wheel Martial Artist as well!

Without saying much, Yang Wenkai announced Jiang Yixing's victory right after Zheng Yao admitted defeat, and a thunderous applause echoed throughout the venue.

Jiang Yixing and Zheng Yao stepped down, having almost no consumption.

Then Yang Wenkai drew lots again, and this time drew out Zhu Gangyi of the Overlord Body Sect, and his opponent was... Chu Nan!

Chu Nan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard his name, and at this moment, he thoroughly understood that many people wanted to see him, and the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect behind him, fall.

He absolutely would not allow that to happen!

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