Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 677: Chapter 677 Start of the Exchange_1

”As hosts of the Four Sects Tournament, we should take the initiative. Cao Yun, it’s your turn to spar and exchange pointers with the other senior and junior brothers!”

After the three sects finished introducing their competing disciples, Chen Nanxing spoke to Cao Yun.

”Disciple understands!”

Cao Yun’s face revealed a confident smile as he walked to the center of the Sword Pavilion.

With a Cultivation Level in the Transcendent Realm Ninth Layer Divine Mastery Realm, he was simply stronger than the third-ranking core disciples from Moon Hua Sect and Beast King Palace in terms of Cultivation Level.

Within Sword King Sect, however, he was only ranked fifth.

Had Chen Tian and Wu Zong Lian not perished, it likely wouldn’t have been his turn to fight.

”Who wants to come at me first?”

Cao Yun stood there, his gaze shifting toward Leng Hao.

Leng Hao was ranked third in Moon Hua Sect, with an inferior Cultivation Level. It was more assured to defeat him, and it would also send a clear message to Moon Hua Sect, helping the sect release some pent-up frustrations—making him the perfect choice.

Unfortunately, Leng Hao simply ignored him, whispering something to Ling Xiao next to him instead.

Cao Yun was annoyed—those jokers from Moon Hua Sect dared to disregard him!

He was about to throw some sarcastic remarks when suddenly, someone stepped into the arena.

”Let me be the one to test Brother Cao’s capabilities.”

The one who stepped forward was Wang Lang, the third-ranking core disciple of Beast King Palace with a Cultivation Level comparable to Cao Yun, and he looked incredibly fierce.

”Very well!”

Cao Yun glanced at the people from Moon Hua Sect and sneered, ”You cowards watch closely and learn how real martial artists fight!”

”Nonsense.”

Ling Xiao glanced at Dai Yuling and whispered, ”Sister Yu Ling, don’t worry about giving us face—just get in there and crush that kid when it’s your turn. Why all this nonsense.”

”Mm.”

Dai Yuling nodded, smiling, without showing the slightest hint of intimidation.

It was clear she was very confident.

While they spoke, the battle on the other side had already concluded.

Cao Yun indeed had some skills; although Wang Lang wasn’t bad either, he only managed to withstand two moves before being defeated.

With equal Cultivation Levels, Cao Yun’s strength was clearly superior to Wang Lang’s. The former’s arrogance and wildness seemed not entirely without justification.

”Thank you for the match!”

Cao Yun bowed his fist at Wang Lang.

Wang Lang returned to his seat with a dejected face.

”Big brother, you’re not up to par, defeated after just two moves. Let me take the next round!”

Li Hu glanced at Wang Lang and, feeling unconvinced, leaped into the center, then said, ”Brother Cao, if you need to rest, we can pause for a while; if not, let’s begin.”

Cao Yun had wanted to challenge someone from Moon Hua Sect after defeating Wang Lang, but to his dismay, Li Hu stepped in.

Feeling somewhat irked, his moves became even more ruthless than before.

Li Hu was indeed a bit smarter and more cunning than Wang Lang. Despite retreating step by step under Cao Yun’s assault, he managed to resist for ten moves before being wounded by Cao Yun’s sword.

”I lost!”

Li Hu was frustrated.

He sat down and kept quiet.

”This doesn’t look good. Cao Yun seems rather formidable. Is Yu Ling really a match for him?”

Lan Yu’er looked worriedly at Ling Xiao.

”Don’t worry. Within ten moves, the outcome will be clear. It’s not that Cao Yun is too strong; it’s just that those two from Beast King Palace are too weak, merely making up the numbers. The real powerhouses over there are Tyrant Sky Tiger and Ying Wu Ya—and even She Jiao is stronger than those two.”

If anyone could discern the true strength of others, it was Ling Xiao, who saw right through them. Therefore, he had arranged for Dai Yuling to fight.

”Two matches have passed, Cao Yun, take a break for now, and let the Beast King Palace take over.”

Sparring is just that, sparring, different from a real duel, where any rules can be negotiated.

Although Cao Yun felt he was fine, he had to comply with Chen Nanxing’s words and went back to take a seat.

She Jiao entered the arena, and she actually called out Ling Xiao for a challenge.

”To challenge Junior Brother Ling, you must first get past me,” said Dai Yuling as she slowly stood up, like a sprite from nature, leaving blooms in her wake wherever she passed, even the plants seemed more vibrant.

This was due to her Martial Soul as well as the Martial Arts she cultivated.

”Fine, our Cultivation Levels are comparable. I’ll defeat you first, then challenge him.”

She Jiao did not object.

Her Cultivation Level was currently at the Transcendent Realm Ninth Layer Initial Stage, and Dai Yuling’s level was essentially at the same level.

”Winning against me won’t be that easy,” Dai Yuling said with a light laugh.

”Is that so?”

She Jiao’s eyes suddenly emitted a green color, and behind her appeared the illusory image of a snake. Like She Mei, she had a Snake Martial Spirit, just of a different breed.

”Of course!”

Dai Yuling did not show any weakness either; an image of an aged Gourd Vine materialized behind her, looking rather withered, with many roots yellowed or even dried out; only the base still showed some green color.

”What a lousy Martial Soul!”

She Jiao looked on disdainfully.

Purple Vine Triple Waves!

Dai Yuling did not explain anything, just smiled slightly as three vibrant vines suddenly shot out from behind her towards She Jiao.

The vines, extensions of Gourd Vine Martial Soul, seemed to possess life, demanding serious attention.

The oppressive force that hit her made She Jiao’s heart quake, her breathing suddenly felt heavy and difficult.

Only now did she realize that one shouldn’t solely judge a person’s strength from their Cultivation Level.

One also shouldn’t judge the strength of a Martial Soul by its appearance.

This Dai Yuling, she’s too strong!

Thousand Poison Ten Thousand Snakes Hand!

She Jiao unleashed her strongest move. The Snake Martial Spirit shadow behind her shimmered with bright light, and then she pushed forward with both hands, sending numerous snake shadows dancing through the air to collide with the three vines.

Smack, smack, smack, smack...

The sound of continuous impacts rang out as the three vines, seemingly alive, quickly cleared away the snake shadows. In nearly an instant they not only cleared all the snake shadows but also left several marks on She Jiao’s body.

”What a terrifying Martial Soul, what amazing moves, has this woman received the Ancient Martial Soul Inheritance?”

”No doubt about it, her Martial Soul may look unimpressive, but its power is immense. Furthermore, in terms of level, it has reached the Out-of-body Realm Initial Stage, much stronger than She Jiao’s.”

”Yes, She Jiao’s Martial Soul is only at the Complete Soul Physical Stage, not yet at the Out-of-body Realm. The strength of the Martial Soul directly determines the combat power.”

Sitting in the Sword Pavilion were connoisseurs, not only the competing disciples of the three sects but also the top leaders of the sects. They were all amazed at the fight between Dai Yuling and She Jiao.

Thud, thud, thud!

Consecutively, the three vines struck She Jiao in three spots.

Not hitting any vital spots, after all, sparring shouldn’t cost someone their life.

The Moon Hua Sect had no need to offend the Beast King Palace after already having a conflict with the Sword King Sect.

She Jiao was knocked out of the ring, announcing her defeat in the challenge.

”The Fifth of Moon Hua Sect actually defeated the Fifth of Beast King Palace. Today’s meeting between the three factions is truly interesting, a bit more surprising than usual.”

Chen Nanxing stroked his beard and, with a smile, looked at Cao Yun and said, ”Cao Yun, you’ve rested for a while now, go and test Dai Yuling’s strength.”