This sudden voice echoed, plunging the City Lord Mansion into a sudden silence.

The name Xiao Ye was already well-known among these powerful forces during the Holy Palace Banquet. Who had the audacity to publicly challenge Xiao Ye?

Xiao Ye slightly narrowed his eyes and looked up.

He saw a young man carrying a longsword, his eyes fiercely fixed on him.

The youth was dressed in a tight outfit, tall and straight like a pine tree, with faint Sword Qi swirling endlessly around his body, even shredding the flowers and grass under his feet.

Seeing this, Xiao Ye's gaze sharpened.

This youth had clearly cultivated a set of swordsmanship cultivation techniques, and to an exceedingly profound level at that; his body could even automatically release Sword Qi, something that must not be underestimated.

"It's Jianchen from the Sword Sect!"

"Jianchen is not an easy target in the Sword Sect. It's said that his cultivation has reached the late stage of King Martial Eighth Level, approaching the early stage of King Martial Ninth Level, but his strength is extremely terrifying. He has deeply grasped the essence of the Sword Manual of the Sword Sect, ranking among the top young geniuses in Central State."

"Indeed, Xiao Ye did defeat Jun Shitian, but only managed to do so at the same realm. If he truly competes with Jianchen with real cultivation levels, the outcome is very hard to predict."

"The reason Jianchen wants to challenge Xiao Ye is apparently because the relationship between the Sword Sect and the Taiyi Palace is not very good. So, he intends to deflate the spirit of the foremost disciple of the Holy Palace and score a victory for his Sword Sect."

"It would be best if Xiao Ye chooses not to engage in battle. With his talent and strength, just give him a few more years to catch up in cultivation, and he will naturally be able to easily defeat Jianchen."

...

Among the teams of martial artists from the other eight great forces, various discussions could be heard.

Hearing this, Xiao Ye gave a cold smile, not expecting someone to come trouble him so soon.

He had been in Central State for a while now, and naturally had heard of the Sword Sect.

The Sword Sect could be considered the holy land for all sword practitioners in the True Spirit Continent, having produced a Half-step Emperor in the past and created the supremely esteemed Sword Technique Secret Manual, allowing the Sword Sect to thrive continuously in the True Spirit Continent.

It is a low-key but profoundly deep and powerful major sect, ranked only slightly below the Taiyi Palace in Central State.

During the talent selection battles among the Four Great Dynasties, they had repeatedly clashed with the Taiyi Palace over geniuses, and thus frictions and grudges between the two forces have accumulated.

"Today's meeting is to discuss how to annihilate a sub-palace of the Ultimate Palace; it's not appropriate for the younger generation to spar." Before Xiao Ye could respond, the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Taiyi Palace Main Hall stood up and spoke coldly.

They had a very poor opinion of the people from the Sword Sect.

"Hehe, Brother Wang's words are mistaken."

"This time our nine major forces are joining forces for a mission, not only to destroy a sub-palace of the Ultimate Palace but also to temper the outstanding disciples of our sects."

"Now that all nine sects are present, with our strong lineup, annihilating a mere sub-palace of the Ultimate Palace is naturally effortless. Hence, allowing our disciples to spar a bit now shouldn't be controversial."

"Unless Brother Wang is afraid that the future number one disciple of your Holy Palace will lose to our Sword Sect's Jianchen."

In the Sword Sect's martial artist team, an old man clad in a coarse robe stood up and said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, directly confronting the Grand Elder of the Main Hall.

Swish!

The moment his words ended, the Grand Elder of the Main Hall's eyes burst with an unparalleled cold light.

Afraid of losing?

That's a joke!

Xiao Ye's strength was fully displayed upon his return to the Holy Palace. Although he had not completely caught up with the devilish disciples of the Main Hall, his own strength was extremely terrifying, capable of contending with a martial artist at the ninth level of the King Martial Realm without any issue.

Facing someone like Jianchen, even if he couldn't win, there is absolutely no way he would lose, right?

"This elder of the Sword Sect is really senile."

In the group of martial artists from the Absolute Emperor Domain, Tang Yi leisurely drank a sip of fine wine, a disdainful smile emerging on his face.

He had personally sparred with Xiao Ye and was very clear about Xiao Ye's monstrous strength.

In the same realm, even he would lose to Xiao Ye, not to mention that Xiao Ye's cultivation has grown much stronger since their duel. How could he lose to a Jianchen?

Thus, in his view, as long as Xiao Ye agrees to this duel, then Jianchen is merely humiliating himself!

"Alright, since you've said so much, then this old man will leave the decision to Xiao Ye himself." The Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Holy Palace looked towards Xiao Ye.

"Xiao Ye, it is up to you to accept or decline this duel," said the Great Elder of the Holy Palace after which he sat back down.

Whoosh!

Instantly, all eyes in the arena converged on Xiao Ye.

"Brother Xiao Ye, with your reputation, you definitely won't refuse my challenge, right?" Jianchen's face showed a cold smile, verbally pressing Xiao Ye.

In Central State, any genius holds their reputation in high regard!

Now that he has laid his words here, if Xiao Ye were to refuse his challenge, he would certainly be labelled as a coward.

Many of the devilish disciples in the Holy Palace revealed sly grins.

They had personally witnessed Xiao Ye's strength.

"Hehe, since Brother Jianchen is so eager for me to give you some guidance, as allies in this mission, how could I refuse?"

"As I've just had a meal, I might as well use a bit of energy to give you some pointers!" Xiao Ye said lightly.

What!

Hearing Xiao Ye's words, everyone present was shocked, especially those from the Sword Sect.

Xiao Ye's tone was too arrogant, speaking with the air of an elder lecturing a junior to Jianchen.

"Hmph, this youngster is still as arrogant as ever. I want to see how much he has improved," The eyes of Iron Blood Emperor's son glimmered with the presence of two Gray Dragons swirling within, focusing intensely on Xiao Ye.

Indeed, upon hearing Xiao Ye's words, Jianchen roared in anger.

"Good, let's see if you are qualified to guide me, just be careful not to get beaten by me to the point where you can't save face!" Jianchen's palm moved, and the longsword behind him unsheathed automatically.

Clang!

The longsword transformed into a streak of rainbow light soaring towards the sky, then accurately landing back in Jianchen's hand, exuding a powerful King Martial suppression, causing the atmosphere in the City Lord Mansion to change dramatically.

"This weapon of mine is a Royal Artifact, having drunk the blood of many, extremely sharp. Draw your weapon!" Jianchen coldly said.

"I don't even need to use a weapon to deal with you!"

Xiao Ye's hair disheveled wildly, his eyes bursting with sharp light, an unparalleled war intent soaring to the skies.

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