Above the ruins of the Sea City Lord Mansion's heavenly dome, Jianchen, with a longsword in hand, spat out blood, his complexion instantly turned extremely pale, and he fell from mid-air, caught by an Elder from the Sword Sect who flew over.

This Elder circulated the Emperor Martial Power into Jianchen's body, and after roaming around his body for one cycle, his expression drastically changed, his eyes filled with shock.

At this moment, although Jianchen had sustained some injuries, the most critical issue was the depletion of his King Martial Power within his body, which was the main reason for Jianchen's unconsciousness.

Clearly, Jianchen had previously exhausted all his strength to execute those two powerful moves from the Sword Manual, but who could have expected that Xiao Ye would be able to withstand them, causing Jianchen to suffer from the rebound of these two sword moves.

Xiao Ye was truly terrifying, not only was his physical body strong, but his King Martial Power was also extremely robust, simply monstrous. It's no wonder he could catch Jianchen's attacks bare-handed.

"Hmph, our Sword Sect's Jianchen has lost."

After assuring that Jianchen was not in grave danger, the Elder holding the unconscious Jianchen flew back, returning to their Sword Sect's ranks.

Whirl!

A tremendous uproar erupted in the arena.

Tang Yi had already anticipated this outcome, so he wasn't surprised at all. Only the Emperor Martial Realm powerhouses from the other eight great forces had their gazes towards Xiao Ye noticeably changed.

"Haha, Senior Brother Xiao Ye won!"

"Senior Brother Xiao Ye is truly formidable, it seems it won't be long before he becomes the top disciple in our Holy Palace."

"Xiao Ye is indeed too powerful. Having entered the Main Hall not long ago, his cultivation has surged to such a level, truly making us feel ashamed!"

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Several devilish disciples among the seventeen disciples of the Main Hall burst into laughter.

They had no conflicts with Xiao Ye. This time, Xiao Ye represented their Holy Palace in a battle against the Sword Dao genius of the Sword Sect, earning a breath of relief for their palace, naturally earning their admiration for Xiao Ye.

"Hmph!"

Within the crowd, Lin Feng, hearing the devilish disciples' discussions, couldn't help but snort coldly, his expression becoming quite ugly.

After Xiao Ye returned to the Holy Palace, Lin Feng also heard about his battle against the Red Robed Gentleman and Ye Rufeng.

However, what he heard most about was Xiao Ye possessing an Emperor Weapon.

He naturally assumed that Xiao Ye, relying on the power and terror of the weapon, defeated the Red Robed Gentleman and Ye Rufeng.

But now, it seemed that wasn't the case.

Even he had to admit, the Xiao Ye whom he had thought was very weak and could kill with a mere strike, had rapidly grown, acquiring the capital to contend against him.

If Xiao Ye were allowed to keep growing, there might indeed come a day when he could catch up to and even surpass him.

Xiao Ye's cultivation talent even made him feel frightened.

He had never seen a Holy Palace disciple grow as rapidly as Xiao Ye, not even the former top disciple Jun Shitian!

"Hehe, the swordsmanship recorded in your Sword Sect's Sword Manual is indeed formidable, but it seems that not many in your Sword Sect truly comprehend and penetrate its essence, otherwise your Sword Sect's genius disciple Jianchen wouldn't have been defeated by our Holy Palace's Xiao Ye, even when using a Royal Artifact."

"You should better go back and cultivate properly."

The Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Holy Palace Main Hall came forward and mockingly said to the people of the Sword Sect, feeling increasingly pleased with Xiao Ye.

Not only had Xiao Ye won a breath for the Holy Palace, but he also helped him vent his anger.

Taiyi Holy Palace and Sword Sect's grudge had a long history, often encountering friction, particularly the Holy Palace Main Hall's Law Enforcement Great Elder had previously clashed with the elders of the Sword Sect several times, with neither able to do anything to the other.

"You... you!"

The elders of Sword Sect were furious upon hearing this, their faces flushed red with anger as they glared at the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Holy Palace Main Hall.

Although they were angry, they were powerless to refute his words.

Because the truth was just that.

Before they had even made a move, they mocked Taiyi Palace, but now Xiao Ye had defeated Jianchen without even using a weapon. What more could they say?

Any trivial excuses seemed pale and weak.

"Hmph, let's go!"

The elder from Sword Sect, dressed in coarse linen, flicked his sleeve and left first.

Seeing this, the remaining people from Sword Sect also had no face to stay and followed him out.

Thus, the storm subsided.

"Since the matter to be discussed at this gathering has been resolved, let's also go rest and prepare for the upcoming tasks," the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Main Hall said to Xiao Ye with a smile.

"Alright!"

Xiao Ye nodded, greeted Tang Yi and others, and was about to turn around and leave.

"We're also going to prepare to leave." The martial artists from the other Seven Great Forces also stood up, ready to leave.

But just at that moment—

Boom!

A terrifying wave of energy suddenly erupted from the ruins, as if a peerless ferocious beast had awakened, with the Emperor's Suppression sweeping across the Nine Heavens, shaking the Heavenly Dome.

Xiao Ye's body trembled as if plunged into an ice cellar, cold sweat immediately flowing down, feeling like he was firmly locked by a murderous intent.

The next moment, Xiao Ye only saw a blur before his eyes, and a youth in blood-colored armor was striding through the air, his eyes releasing an unrivaled domineering light, staring at him.

That vast and cold murderous intent was indeed bursting out from this blood-colored armored youth.

Iron Blood Emperor's son!

Xiao Ye's pupils shrank, recognizing the person.

Ever since he arrived at the City Lord Mansion, the Iron Blood Emperor's son had not been as arrogant and overbearing as before, and had not been very flamboyant, just sitting there drinking, Xiao Ye thought his personality had changed and he would not trouble him for now.

After all, last time at the Holy Palace, the Iron Blood Emperor's son, relying on his stronger cultivation, aimed to defeat him in one move but failed, which was a defeat in itself.

It seemed now that he had been too naive.

Unexpectedly, before he left, the Iron Blood Emperor's son finally could not restrain himself.

Seeing the sudden appearance of the Iron Blood Emperor's son and blocking Xiao Ye, the other forces' martial artists who were about to leave all stopped, turning their gazes over.

Is the Iron Blood Emperor's son going to challenge Xiao Ye again?

"Hehe, it's been a while since we last met; unexpectedly, you pathetic worm have improved so much that you've piqued this Emperor's son's interest."

"This Emperor's son now wants to duel with you to see just how strong your complete strength is; however, considering you're still too weak, I'll let you make the first move, and I hope you won't disappoint this Emperor's son."

The Iron Blood Emperor's son, with his black hair flying wildly, fixed his menacing smile upon Xiao Ye.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's heart skipped a beat.

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