After the Black Market and the Cult of Moon Worship destroyed Wushi Money Exchange's business in Yunwu County, the Wushi Arena also shut down. (<$>>>Cotton ‘Candy’ Novel</$>>>)




Until half a month ago, the Musashi Doujou was just reopening.




However, the warriors who come to Wushi Arena to participate in martial arts competitions are far inferior to those of the past. It can be said that there are very few people.


It wasn't until today that the Musashi Fighting Arena regained its former glory, becoming overcrowded.

"The outcome has long been decided. Is there any point in watching this battle?" Huang Yanduan said.

She sat on the edge of the Wu Shi fighting arena, atop a tower. She pushed open the window, and could see the central platform directly in front of her.


This is a fantastic viewing spot!


Behind Huang Yichen, followed a white-haired old woman and a hunched old man. They stood motionless, like two stone sculptures.




They are the two Heavenly Extreme Realm martial arts myths specially sent by Princess Qian Shui to Yunwu County, tasked with dealing with the Dú Zhū Merchant Guild. Both of them are over a hundred years old and are known as "Xuánjī Shuangjué".


The old woman's name is "Fengxuan", and the old man's name is "Songji".


All of the evil martial artists from the Poison Spider Society went into hiding, and it was difficult to find them for a while. Therefore, the Twin Jewels temporarily stayed by Huang Yanchen's side to protect her safety.


Knowing Zhang Ruochin's true strength, Huang Yichen naturally felt that this battle was a foregone conclusion. But for other warriors, it was a lopsided fight.


One was a cultivator at the peak of the Profound Realm, and the other was a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Earthly Realm.


Even with Zhang Ruochin's extraordinary talent, defeating Huang Li would be no easy feat.




<<<"Why are Wushi Academy and Yuntai Sect fighting each other if they're supposed to be teaming up against the Black Market and the Bāyuè Demon Cult?" >>>


"You'll have to ask someone else about that! I hear it has something to do with the Smoke Dust County Princess."


"How did you get mixed up with the Smoke Dust County Lord again?"


One martial artist said: "When Princess Yèncēn was imprisoned in Dìhuǒchéng, Prince Jiǔwáng Zhang Ruochén disappeared. Instead, Ché Ruoshē stepped forward and saved Princess Yèncēn. So, a disciple of the Yún tái Zōngfǔ then said that Prince Jiǔwáng was cowardly and afraid to enter Dìhuǒchéng, unworthy of Princess Yèncēn. Prince Jiǔwáng was furious and wanted to have a life-or-death duel with the disciple of the Yún tái Zōngfǔ to clear his name."

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"The Ninth Prince is still too impulsive. After all, he's at the Xuanji Realm of cultivation. How could he possibly be a match for a warrior at the DiJi Realm?"


The Ninth Prince was also forced to do so, after all, the rumors about Chen Ru and the Smoke Dust County Lord had spread throughout the land. All sorts of gossip had long since strayed from the truth itself. If the Ninth Prince didn't step forward now to assert his authority, how could he possibly maintain a foothold in the martial arts world in the future?


"That's right."


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<<< All the martial artists in the Wushi Fighting Arena were buzzing with discussion. Some discussed Princess Yanchen and Chen Ruo, while others debated Du Mu Xingling and Chen Ruo. Still others argued about who was stronger, Zhang Ruochin or Huang Li? >>>


Disciples of the Yun Tai Sect and students of the Wushi Academy also gathered at the Wushi Arena, dividing themselves into opposing camps, ready for a confrontation.


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Disciples of the Wushi Academy, led by Si Xingkong and Chen Xi'er, numbered slightly more than those from the Yuntai Sect. The attendees were primarily inner palace students.


"I don't know what happened, to make even the normally mild-tempered Zhang Shixiong so angry. This Huang Li is truly despicable!"


Chen Xi'er knew Zhang Ruochin's temperament quite well. If it weren't for the other party going too far, he would never propose a life-or-death duel to resolve the issue.


Si Xingkong held a flask in his hand, with disheveled hair, and smiled: "I'm afraid this matter is deliberately set up by the Black Market and the Demon Cult of Moon Worship to divide Wushi Academy and Yuntai Zongfu, letting us fight each other so that they benefit."


Chang Qiqi said to her senior brother, "Senior Brother, do you think the black market and the wicked martial artists of the Moon Worship Demon Cult will appear today?"


"I can't say for sure!"


Si Xingkong raised his wine gourd, took a sip, and smiled with narrowed eyes: "If I were the high-ranking members of the Black Market and the Moon Worship Demon Sect, I would definitely take action. This way, they could wipe out all the young elites of the Yuntai Zongfu and Wushi Academy, severely weakening both forces. Master Chang, go tell your fellow disciples to be more careful, there might be a fierce battle today."


Chang Qi slightly moved, saying: "Should I inform the Yun Tai Zongfu side? After all, we are now on the same front..."


<<<"No need!" Si Xinkong smiled and shook his head. "Zhang Tiangui isn't a fool, he definitely has plans in place, there's no need for us to worry. I am now rather interested in that younger junior brother of mine, wonder if he can stand up against Huang Li?" >>>


Chen Xi'er knew that Zhang Ruochin had already broken through to the Earthly Extremity Realm and become a student of the Inner Palace. She smiled faintly and said, "Huang Li is nothing. To fight Zhang Shixiong is to seek his own death."


In the Wushi Fighting Arena, a wave of noise erupted as Huang Li had already taken the lead and stepped onto the fighting platform.


Chen Xi'er frowned, her eyes searching the Wu Shi Fighting Arena, but she couldn't see Zhang Ruochin's figure. She said, "What's wrong with Junior Brother Zhang? Why hasn't he appeared yet? Could something have happened to him?"


"No!" Si Xinkong spat out two words.




Chen Xi'er asked, "Where is it wrong?"


Si Xingkong's gaze was fixed on Huang Li standing in the martial arts arena. He shook his head and said, "This Huang Li... gives me a very strange feeling, but I can't put my finger on what's wrong. Maybe I'm overthinking it!"


Chen Xi'er also glanced at Huang Li on the fighting stage and didn't think much about it. After all, they were all young martial artists from the Heavenly Demon Martial City, and they were basically familiar with each other.


Even though Huang Li's cultivation has recently improved, he is still not impressive. Chen Xi'er doesn't even look at him.


Not long after, Zhang Ruochin and the Ninth Princess rode war beasts, under the protection of a squad of imperial guards, into the Wu Shi Fighting Arena.




In the arena, the sounds grew even more fervent.


Zhang Ruochin's gaze was sharp, sweeping across the martial arts arena and stopping in one direction. He nodded to several acquaintances from the Martial Arts Academy, then signed the life-or-death contract and stepped onto the stage, standing opposite Huang Li.


"Wow!"


A spherical light film appeared at the edge of the battle stage, forming from swirling patterns.


Under the protection of the light film, the power released by the two fighters on stage can be blocked, preventing injuries to the watching martial artists.


At the same time, the formations inscribed on the weapon can also hinder the martial artists in the audience from interfering with the duel.


Unless one of them concedes first, the sigil will remain.


Huang Li held a Qinglong Mo Dao, one zhang long, and wore a set of crimson armor at the fifth rank of Zhenwu Treasure Equipment. His eyes glinted as he stared intently at Zhang Ruochin.

Without any language or warning, Zhang Ruochin was immediately attacked by a slashing blade.

"Wow!"


He gripped the hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, his steps steady. The inscription on the Qinglong Mo Dao glowed with power as his true energy activated it, unleashing a powerful blade aura.

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The light on the blade shot straight up, ten feet high.




Before Zhang Ruochin could even steady himself, a formidable wave of sword wind surged towards him. His vision was filled with a sea of green light, carrying a menacing aura of killing intent.


"There's a problem!"


Zhang Ruochin sensed something amiss. He felt that Huang Li's aura was off, and moreover, why was Huang Li so eager to attack?


Before Zhang Ruochen could think further, he immediately unleashed his body technique, shifting sideways to the left and dodging Huang Li's thunderous attack.


Huang Li's swordsmanship was strangely eerie. It pursued Zhang Ruochin relentlessly, like a bone-biting worm, slashing down again and again.


"Huang Li's swordsmanship is so exquisite?"


Zhang Ruochin felt that he had underestimated Huang Li before. With his current swordsmanship, he had at least reached the advanced realm of "sword following the heart".


Although Huang Li's displayed cultivation level is still at the mid-stage of the Earthly Pole Realm, the swordsmanship he wields is incredibly profound, surpassing what ordinary martial artists in the Earthly Pole Realm can achieve.


Zhang Ruochin didn't want to reveal his strength for now, so he suppressed his cultivation to the Earthly Extremity level and tentatively struck out.


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Zhang Ruchen steadied his footing, mobilized his whole body's strength, and channeled his true qi to the palm of his hand. With a palm strike, he landed a blow on the blade of the Qinglong Mo Dao.


The current power of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Palm is comparable to that of a mid-level spiritual skill, and its power is naturally extraordinary.




As the ??? seal was struck, a sound like the roars of a dragon and an elephant rang out.




Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the air.


A strange gleam appeared in Huang Li's eyes, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and his arm suddenly trembled. The Qinglong Mo knife followed suit, trembling violently and emitting a piercing sound of steel.


Zhang Ruochin only felt a tremendous force coming from the Qinglong Mo Dao, which made his arm numb and his body flew backward.


Huang Li also retreated, taking nine steps backward before managing to steady himself.


Even the Han Qiu of Yun Tai Zongfu showed surprise, saying, "When did Huang Li's swordsmanship become so powerful?"


All the disciples of the surrounding Cloud Terrace Sect and Zong Mansion shook their heads. They had never seen Huang Li use such powerful swordsmanship.


Huang Li, despite being in the inner court of the Yun Tai Zongfu, did not show any outstanding performance. He could only be considered an ordinary genius.


If his swordsmanship truly reached such a level, he could completely transcend two realms of combat and should have already achieved the level of a Second-Rate Genius. He might even have reached the level of a Half-Second-Rate Genius. It's impossible that he would be unknown.


Han Qiu's gaze fixed on Zhang Tiangui. She felt that Zhang Tiangui must be hiding something?


Zhang Tiangui's face was grave, he shook his head lightly and said, "I don't know what's going on, perhaps Huang Li had been hiding his cultivation before."


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The stronger Huang Li's cultivation, the better he could probe Zhang Ruoxu's true strength.


"The first of the Western Court, truly impressive. To actually withstand my blade strike. Now face my 'Slash Saint Technique' and see!"


Huang Li let out a hearty laugh, his hands waving their swords like windmills spinning, forming a giant whirlpool ten meters in diameter. He unleashed a fierce wind of blades, creating countless sword shadows around his body as the center point.


The blades of light converged, forming a dazzling azure glow that slashed towards Zhang Ruochin's head.


Whether it's speed or power, this sword strike is more than three times stronger than the previous one.


In the air, it sounded like a dragon's roar.




Zhang Ruochin's pupils contracted, staring intently at Huang Li, the son of Knife Wind. Finally, he saw through his disguise and said, "You are not Huang Li!"


Although the other party was trying their best to conceal their aura, Zhang Ruochin's powerful spiritual energy quickly detected something amiss. There were changes in Huang Li's bones and muscles, and even his meridians were slightly misaligned.

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