Chapter 778: Finally Using A Sword!

"It is finally starting."

"This battle can be considered the key battle of Group Seven. Whoever wins will have a great chance of obtaining a qualifying spot. It can be said to be a battle that decides success or failure."

"Who do you think is more likely to win this battle?"

"I think it will be Yan Wuchen. Although Li Yun rose abruptly and can be considered a dark horse, his foundation is still too shallow. He should not be Yan Wuchen’s opponent."

"That is right. The situation now is different from before. Yan Wuchen will definitely not be like Luo Sheng or Xie Yanluo and fight Li Yun on the soul level, throwing away his greatest advantage. Li Yun likely has no chance."

For a time, the surrounding audience became restless.

They began discussing their views on the battle.

If Li Yun won this battle, then regardless of whether he won or lost against the Fourth Knight next, he would firmly obtain a spot to advance.

But if he lost, the situation in this group would become much harder to judge.

Whether it was the Fourth Knight, Li Yun, Yan Wuchen, or even Luo Sheng, all of them would still have a chance to advance.

The situation would become even more complicated.

Overall, more people were optimistic about Yan Wuchen.

At least ninety percent of the spectators believed Yan Wuchen would win, while less than ten percent felt Li Yun might have a chance.

"Li Yun, to be honest, I actually have to thank you."

On the arena, a slight smile appeared on Yan Wuchen’s face as he said indifferently, "Because you defeated Xie Yanluo and Luo Sheng, as long as I defeat you next, I can basically secure my qualification to advance. Speaking of which, this can be considered your contribution."

"Do not worry. After I enter the Ranking Matches, I will remember this contribution of yours."

A confident smile appeared on his face.

It was as if victory had already fallen into his hands, and he was merely giving a declaration as the winner.

"Is that so?"

Li Yun said calmly. "Are you so certain that you can win?"

He did not have much of a good impression of people from the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect to begin with, and Yan Wuchen’s conduct only made him more displeased.

"Naturally."

Yan Wuchen laughed loudly. "I am not like those two idiots, Luo Sheng and Xie Yanluo. In this battle, I will not give you any chance."

"Li Yun, be defeated."

As his voice fell, Yan Wuchen’s figure suddenly moved.

His speed was extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning. Afterimages appeared in place, making it impossible to lock onto his trail.

Suddenly, he appeared behind Li Yun and swung his sword.

A silver Sword Qi, like a silver meteor, instantly pierced through the air and shot toward Li Yun.

The speed of this sword strike was almost thirty times the speed of sound.

In an instant, it had already descended upon Li Yun’s back.

At this time, Li Yun seemed to have not yet reacted.

"It is over. I did not expect this battle to end so quickly."

"Li Yun’s own strength is still somewhat weak after all. Under circumstances where he cannot use soul techniques freely, he is simply not Yan Wuchen’s opponent."

This scene caused everyone to sigh one after another.

Actually, Li Yun’s performance was already quite good.

To reach this step with cultivation at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm was already a miracle.

In this Heaven’s Chosen Assembly, he was definitely a dark horse.

If he were given enough time to cultivate to the 6th level of Heavenly Core Realm, he might not be unable to contend with experts like Huang Tianlin.

Unfortunately, his luck was still a little poor.

Heaven had not given him enough time, and his journey in the Heaven’s Chosen Assembly would likely end here.

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

While the sighs of the crowd still echoed, everyone’s expression changed in unison in the next moment. They cried out in shock.

Seeing that he was about to be hit by the silver Sword Qi, Li Yun still did not turn around.

However, a sharp precious sword had appeared in his hand at some unknown time.

He clearly did not turn around, yet it was as if he had eyes on his back.

With a casual sword strike, he slashed behind him.

Whoosh!

A peerlessly sharp Sword Qi erupted.

The speed of that Sword Qi was extremely fast, actually faster and sharper than Yan Wuchen’s silver Sword Qi.

Hiss!

In an instant, the silver Sword Qi was directly disintegrated.

Yan Wuchen’s expression changed, and his figure retreated dozens of feet before finally avoiding the aftershocks of the sharp Sword Qi.

"What is going on?"

"Who can tell me what exactly is happening? Is Li Yun not practicing the Way of the Soul? How can he also cultivate his body and sword arts? Moreover, his sword arts are actually this powerful."

"Quick, pinch me and see if I am seeing things."

The spectators stared with wide eyes, looking as if they had seen a ghost. Some could not help pinching their own arms to see if they were dreaming.

A cultivator’s talent and energy were always limited.

Some were skilled in the Way of the Soul, some were skilled in sword techniques, and others practiced the Dao of the Saber. At most, majoring in one path and minoring in one or two other methods was already considered the limit.

But Li Yun was different.

He was involved in body refining, soul cultivation, and sword arts, and he was powerful in all three.

This was the first time they had seen such a person.

They could not help asking themselves what exactly Li Yun could not do.

Would he display saber techniques, spear techniques, or even formations after a while?

"This kid has finally used sword arts."

On a certain spectator stand, a smile appeared on Elder Bai Jing’s face.

Although Li Yun’s ability to reach this point with his cultivation already satisfied and surprised him, there had always been some regret in his heart.

After all, Li Yun was clearly a disciple of Sword Peak.

Yet he had either used soul attack methods or displayed body refining abilities. He had never properly shown sword arts.

If a disciple of Sword Peak became famous by relying entirely on other methods, it would sound rather awkward when spoken aloud.

Fortunately, Li Yun had finally used sword arts now.

"You actually know sword arts too?"

On the arena, Yan Wuchen’s mindset was completely different from that of the spectators.

Regarding the sword arts Li Yun had suddenly displayed, the spectators were at most shocked and amazed by Li Yun’s talent.

But Yan Wuchen, who stood on the arena, felt incomparable shock and anger.

Just when he thought he had completely seen through his opponent, he discovered that what he had seen was only the tip of the iceberg, nothing more than a small portion of strength the other party had casually revealed.

This blow to his confidence was undoubtedly enormous.

"Even if you know sword arts, so what?"

His face suddenly became hideous, and he sneered. "I refuse to believe that someone at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm like you can defeat me in sword arts."