As the Ancient Martial Arts battle was about to begin, every faction occupied a corner of the vast Martial Arts Arena. Besides the several major sects with their cold expressions, the other inner disciples hadn't touched their chopsticks, having tuned their bodies and minds to the optimal state.

When several drumbeats sounded at once, Mengdie took a step forward, her lithe body miraculously lifting off the ground. Clad in plain long robes, she silently landed in the middle of the Martial Arts Arena, her face showing neither joy nor sorrow—only tranquility and extraordinary composure.

It was at this moment that a handsome young man stepped forward and said, "It is said that Lady Mengdie's lightness skill is peerless, transcending the mundane with unfathomable martial prowess. I, Zhuo Yu of Yanhuang Soul, am modestly requesting to experience it." As soon as he finished speaking, the man's figure abruptly soared into the air and with a thunderous crash, landed in the center of the arena, stirring up rolling dust that lingered for a long time.

This demonstrated that the man's physical condition was indeed impressive. If Mengdie's floating was supported by her inner strength, then this man's normal method was akin to a flesh-driven hundred-meter leap. Looking back at when Feng Yi in the double stars pursued Mengdie, their styles seemed quite similar.

Seeing this, Mengdie slightly bent her knees to show respect. In an instant, her hands came together, she stepped forward, and the tip of her back foot touched the ground as she prepared the starting position of her hand seals, her ribbons unfolding automatically without wind…

Qing Yin's eyebrows knitted slightly, "This is the opening seal of the Butterfly Dance Jade Purity Technique, a signature water technique of the Jade Clear Sect. Mengdie is renowned for her wood-based Five Elements Technique. When did she switch to practicing water techniques? Could it be, could she also be a genius in water techniques? Indeed worthy of being the top figure from the higher realms. It's truly remarkable that someone so young has such profound understanding." She muttered to herself internally, looking at Mengdie with increased seriousness.

Upon seeing this, Zhuo Yu, a disciple of Yanhuang Soul, took a step forward, pulling back his leg ready to launch an initial attack.

This was clearly a disciple of Yanhuang Soul with robust quality. His protruding muscles and hidden strength suggested that he likely wasn't skilled in mystical arts. Encountering such individuals could end in two ways: an easy defeat or a tough battle, possibly resulting in his own defeat, all depending on the opponent's physical toughness, combat experience, and bone resilience, much like a battle between a warrior and a mage.

Fortunately, Mengdie was not merely a mage; she was also an assassin. Just as Zhuo Yu lunged forward, swinging his fist toward Mengdie's delicate face, a wall of ice abruptly rose from the ground, completely blocking Zhuo Yu's straight punch.

But it was useless. What kind of faction was Yanhuang Soul after all? It was the orthodoxy of Ancient Martial Arts. Such mystical techniques might work against ordinary people, but against Zhuo Yu's fierce punch, the ice wall shattered like paper, causing many men to stand up in shock. Was this guy really going that far?

But in a blink, everyone suddenly quieted down again. It was just a clone technique by Mengdie. At this moment, the ice wall had already shattered, turning into countless ice butterflies hanging in the air.

Zhuo Yu looked around, trying to locate Mengdie. Just then, a series of crackling ice-breaking sounds ensued—pop, pop, pop… The ice butterflies in midair instantly transformed into martial ice, locking him completely in place. Sharp ice spikes glistened under the sunlight with a chilling radiance, and simultaneously, accompanied by a roar of an azure dragon, the water drawn from plants instantly turned into a green dragon that lunged at Zhuo Yu with its mouth wide open…

Just as it was about to touch Zhuo Yu, the azure dragon's movement halted abruptly. Within a few breaths, Mengdie lowered her hands from the seal, and the dragon along with the ice shattered into droplets and ice shards that fell to the ground.

The fight ended in this brief but awe-inspiring process. It was a basic technique of the Butterfly Dance Jade Purity Technique. Mengdie clearly hadn't used her full strength yet had easily repelled the first challenger.

Zhuo Yu's face felt extremely hot, his dignity was greatly wounded. He hadn't been unable to resist, but he dared not, fearing that his physical resistance might not withstand the piercing of the ice. Any movement would have caused the ice to target his body's vulnerabilities instantly, so it wasn't that he couldn't break free, but that he didn't dare to try.

Inside the Jade Clear Sect, every disciple's face bore a knowing smile. Mengdie was indeed reputed to be as powerful as a guardian, and it was impossible not to feel elated. Moreover, many lively female disciples jumped up on the spot, shouting, "Yay, yay, yay, Sister Butterfly is amazing, incredible!"

As a competitor among the inner disciples, Mengdie indeed exerted immense pressure in daily life, but as a comrade who fought side by side, representing the same school to the outside world, she was particularly reassuring.

The disciples of Holy Hall sneered secretly... With such a level of icy attack, its destructive power was not even comparable to a blade's edge. Any Martial Artist who had reached Rank2 would hardly find it difficult to defend against; it seemed that the so-called Yanhuang Soul was not that impressive after all. Of course, the magic attack was still quite splendid.

At this moment, Zhan Yu, the protector, was also silently shaking his head. Mengdie was merely using Butterfly Dance Jade Clear, and its destructive power had to be greatly reduced when combined with the Wood Element of the Five Elements Technique. After all, whether it was Snow Moon Wind Flower, Butterfly Dance Jade Clear, or other skills like the emerald waves of spring onions amid icy flying leaves, they could only exhibit their greatest effect in conjunction with the Wood Element—it was well-known that water and wood fostered a nurturing cycle, where wind belonged to wood, and ice to water. Once Mengdie deviated from using the wood element, it was not only the speed that dropped drastically but also the overall strength.

At this moment, Feng Yi also noticed something unusual. Still supporting his chin, he quietly observed. It had to be said that Mengdie's speed was still very fast, faster than anyone he knew, but it was not an unreachable speed.

"Miss Mengdie has impressive skills. I, Ru Hua of the Tianyin Sect, would like to ask for some guidance." While speaking, another woman emerged from the crowd, speaking in a sweet voice, with bright eyes and a comely appearance, dressed in purple with an extraordinary demeanor, exuding somewhat of a fairy-like aura.

As they spoke, he saw her slightly open her hands, and it seemed like a golden light appeared in her palm; this seemed to be some kind of Taoist technique from the Tianyin Sect.

Mengdie's expressive eyes moved slightly. She did not speak much but continued to form hand signs, preparing to enter a combat state.

But at that moment, Ru Hua smiled playfully, her figure rising from the ground as if defying gravity, shooting towards her opponent. As she opened her lips, the golden light in her palm gleamed brightly, forming the word 'seal', and the icy butterflies and mist surrounding Mengdie shattered in an instant, as if restrained by some invisible force.

"Five Elements Seal specifically counters Five Elements techniques. Miss Butterfly should be careful," the woman said coquettishly with a laugh, her movements not slowing down at all. Her palm carried a fierce wind, reaching directly for Mengdie's chest.

That was indeed the Five Elements Seal Technique, one of the forbidden techniques of the Tianyin Sect. It was said that the Five Elements Seal was not any major technique, but it was difficult for ordinary people to cultivate due to requiring significant talent, and its power was tremendous, almost able to seal any Five Elements Technique amongst those of the same level unless one had a deep understanding of Taoist techniques; otherwise, it was difficult to break the seal.

Seeing this, Mengdie lowered her eyes slightly. She did not try to break the seal but instead used her bodily skills to swiftly meet the attack head-on. Her fingers formed an orchid gesture as if she was holding something. With a flick of her fingers, several invisible air blades burst forth, hitting the woman's delicate body one after another. Although the power was not the strongest, the advantage was in the swift and mysterious movements that were hard to discern.

The woman's eyes widened, not having enough time to react before she felt a numbing sensation in her elbow. Several vital points on her body were attacked simultaneously, causing her physical body to suddenly lose balance and fall to the ground. Reflexively, she stood up, and as she raised her hand, she suddenly found Mengdie's slender fingertips already against her carotid artery, a vital point of the human body. She had no doubt that any movement might lead to a throat-slitting end.

"Miss Butterfly indeed has adroit skills, I..." Ru Hua obviously hesitated, "I concede."

Hearing this, Mengdie then lowered her hand., her face towards the sky, looking unperturbed as she let the gentle breeze brush against her, standing quietly as a maiden looking towards the Holy Hall, silently waiting for the next bout in the Martial Arts Arena.

Her succinct and clean victory instantly caused another wave of excitement among the inner disciples of the Jade Clear Sect... It could be said that this martial arts competition was both a point of exchange and exploration of intentions.

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