King of Ten Thousand Years

In the first exchange, Luo Tian held the slight advantage.

Amidst the explosion, a frigid, gale-like Sword Qi shot toward Celestial Evil Sword.

WHOOSH!

Celestial Evil Sword casually swung his sword, shattering the Sword Qi, completely unharmed.

But the entire arena still erupted!

This was the first time since the Celestial Pride Conference began that one of Celestial Evil Sword’s sword techniques had been suppressed by an opponent.

Was the title of the strongest prodigy Sword Cultivator about to change hands?

”Unbelievable! Luo Tian’s sword technique is actually stronger than Celestial Evil Sword’s!”

”This is incredible! The gap between them is clearly so large, yet the result is so unexpected!”

”Could it be? Can Luo Tian actually pull off an upset against Celestial Evil Sword?”

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

Logic told them Luo Tian’s defeat was certain. But he had created too many miracles along the way for them to jump to conclusions.

”Even if Luo Tian has comprehended a Sword Intent Prototype, he’s still bound to lose!” a high-ranking member of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect declared with certainty.

Aside from Sword Intent, Celestial Evil Sword completely suppressed Luo Tian in every other aspect!

”If only such a genius would join our Ten Thousand Swords Sect...” Elder Bai Mei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect sighed.

He decided to entice Luo Tian with benefits after the Celestial Pride Conference ended.

「On the Martial Arts Arena.」

”A Sword Intent Prototype?”

A sharp glint flashed in Celestial Evil Sword’s dim, grey eyes.

What should have been a boring fight had suddenly become exciting. Dueling a peer who possessed a Sword Intent Prototype would also help his own Sword Intent progress.

”Very good. You will be my whetstone, making my Sword Dao even stronger so I can defeat Qi Yuntian!”

Celestial Evil Sword licked his lips. The twisted, malevolent sword in his hand pulsed with a dark, eerie light, emitting an intense killing intent that made one’s heart tremble!

”Black Swan Kill!”

Celestial Evil Sword attacked with his full strength. His sword danced wildly, hacking out a chaotic flurry of dark Sword Light that swarmed toward Luo Tian like a flock of swans.

’He’s getting serious!’ Luo Tian’s eyes darkened slightly.

Even though he possessed a Sword Intent Prototype, there was still a significant gap between him and Celestial Evil Sword in other areas, making victory incredibly difficult.

Not unless he could achieve another breakthrough in some aspect.

But during this Celestial Pride Conference, Luo Tian had already improved across the board. It would be difficult to make any more progress in the short term, in any area.

”Sword Rolling Residual Clouds!”

Luo Tian’s gaze sharpened, his swordsmanship equally ferocious as he advanced fearlessly.

He erupted with his full power, simultaneously activating his Sword Intent Prototype, his Nether Dragon Divine Vein, and the *Celestial Sword Technique*. The Ice Trace Sword in his hand flashed with a dazzling radiance, brilliant and eye-catching, seemingly indestructible.

RUMBLE! SWISH! SWISH!

A wave of dark, cold Sword Qi surged forth, forming a vast Sword Qi Tornado that stirred the winds in all directions as it ground forward with icy, violent force.

The two killing moves collided, clashing and annihilating each other!

The Sword Qi Tornado was sharp and frigid, incomparably keen, like a black hole of sword energy that could devour everything. It gradually began to dismantle Celestial Evil Sword’s attack.

In the second exchange, Luo Tian still had the upper hand!

The hearts of the audience pounded in their chests, while the higher-ups of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect stared in disbelief.

Even Celestial Evil Sword was slightly astonished.

’I’m already using my full strength. Why couldn’t I turn the tables on the second move?’

Little did he know, Luo Tian was fighting even more desperately than he was, unleashing his strongest combat power right from the start to seek a swift conclusion.

This was the strategy Luo Tian had devised.

Celestial Evil Sword was too strong, and the difference in their Cultivation was too great. Dragging out the fight would only be to Luo Tian’s disadvantage. It was better to go all out from the beginning and suppress him.

BOOM! PFFT!

Celestial Evil Sword’s killing move was annihilated and crushed by Luo Tian. A storm of Sword Qi rushed out, its chill enveloping Celestial Evil Sword’s entire body!

Celestial Evil Sword attacked again, shattering all the remnants of Luo Tian’s attack.

But suddenly, a sharp, cold presence approached from his left.

The initiative was now in Luo Tian’s hands.

”Sharp Sword and Wind!”

Luo Tian’s swordsmanship was like a cold wind and swift lightning. He instantly thrust ten times, each sword strike aimed at the perfect angle, putting Celestial Evil Sword in a perilous situation and making him feel restricted.

Sword Skill was one of Luo Tian’s greatest strengths. Combined with his Sword Intent Prototype and Spiritual Sense, this advantage was magnified even further!

CLANG! CLANG! BAM!

Celestial Evil Sword’s expression was grim. He furiously swung his sword, shattering everything with simple, brute force.

’This is his fighting style. Relatively speaking, it’s advantageous for me,’ Luo Tian thought to himself, continuously executing sword techniques that combined both skill and power.

Ever since Celestial Evil Sword started practicing the sword, he had been a genius in everyone’s eyes, effortlessly defeating any opponent. As a result, he rarely paid attention to technical skill.

Over time, he developed a unique style: using simple, brutal, and chaotically tyrannical swordsmanship to crush all his enemies!

And in Luo Tian’s eyes, this kind of swordsmanship was full of openings.

Just as Celestial Evil Sword shattered one sword technique, a new one came killing at him.

Celestial Evil Sword increased his speed, his swordsmanship becoming frenzied and crude. Luo Tian matched his pace, which was a simple matter for someone who had practiced the *Celestial Sword Technique*.

The initiative was firmly in Luo Tian’s hands!

”Heavens! This can’t be real!”

”From start to finish, Celestial Evil Sword is being suppressed by Luo Tian!”

The audience was dumbfounded, completely and utterly shocked!

One must remember that up to this point, Celestial Evil Sword had crushed all his enemies.

Even Ye Feng and the Extreme Ice Fairy had only managed to last about ten exchanges with him before being completely suppressed and swiftly defeated!

But against Luo Tian, the situation was completely reversed. It was Celestial Evil Sword who was being suppressed.

”Damn it! I overlooked it. This kid’s swordsmanship and technique are extremely profound. Combined with his Sword Intent Prototype, he can accurately strike the flaws in Tian Xie’s swordsmanship!” a high-ranking member of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect said, his expression anxious.

”Don’t panic! Luo Tian has indeed seized control of the situation, but he’s already given it his all. He can’t last much longer,” Elder Bai Mei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect said.

”Tian Xie’s fighting style has given Luo Tian an opportunity to exploit. But the moment Luo Tian slackens in the slightest, he’ll be crushed by Tian Xie!”

In his view, Celestial Evil Sword’s chances of winning were much higher.

As long as he could hold on and not be suppressed further, victory would be within his grasp once Luo Tian was exhausted.

Nearby, the higher-ups of the Yunxiao Sect were at a loss for words.

Luo Tian had given them too many surprises—and scares.

However, a few of the more senior Elders were able to calm down and analyze the situation.

Luo Tian seemed to have the advantage, but his chances of winning were slim. Once his momentum weakened, he would face a frenzied counterattack from Celestial Evil Sword.

But they didn’t mind. After all, before the conference, they would have been happy if Luo Tian just made it into the top fifty. No one had ever expected him to defeat Celestial Evil Sword.

「On the Martial Arts Arena!」

Black and white Sword Qi crisscrossed as killing intent and cold air raged.

Celestial Evil Sword was savage and domineering, but Luo Tian was just as ferocious.

Capitalizing on the advantage he’d seized with his preemptive strike, Luo Tian maintained the initiative, suppressing Celestial Evil Sword all the way.

Moreover, Luo Tian was gradually closing the distance to Celestial Evil Sword.

The closer the distance, the more dangerous the fight, and the greater the test of reflexes, observation, and technical skill.

This was Luo Tian’s advantage.

Furthermore, as the distance closed, the vortex of Cold Mist released by his Nether Dragon Divine Vein continuously eroded Celestial Evil Sword.

This not only distracted Celestial Evil Sword but also gradually weakened his condition, widening Luo Tian’s advantage!

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Luo Tian’s figure blended into the wind, concealed by the raging Sword Qi, as if he had vanished. But Celestial Evil Sword was under constant, ferocious attack from Luo Tian—fast, precise, and ruthless!

SHINK!

A bloody gash suddenly appeared on Celestial Evil Sword’s arm. He was wounded!

”Bastard!”

Celestial Evil Sword had never encountered such an enemy! So damn persistent!

His Sword Intent was suppressed, and Luo Tian could see every flaw in his swordsmanship.

The chill continuously eroded him, and he was surrounded by exquisitely aimed sword techniques. Luo Tian’s control of the situation was perfect down to the smallest detail.

Not a single flaw was exposed, not a single opportunity was missed!

”Die!”

Celestial Evil Sword’s face was twisted in a savage snarl as he roared with fury!

He knew that dragging out the fight was to his advantage, but this kind of battle was too suffocating. He couldn’t bear it any longer.

At this moment, he would embody his Sword Dao, crushing everything with a tyrannical and despair-inducing swordsmanship!

”Chaotic Burial Kill!”

Celestial Evil Sword’s True Essence boiled up. His twisted sword danced wildly, and a terrifyingly tyrannical aura of slaughter emanated from his body. Hundreds of chaotic, pitch-black sword lights radiated a tyrannical momentum that could slaughter all living things!

Many of the spectating prodigies felt a chill in their hearts and a rising fear just from watching this one sword strike!

”Not good!” Ye Feng couldn’t help but cry out.

He had been defeated by this very move. But with Celestial Evil Sword’s current rage and madness, the power of this attack was even greater than before!

”Celestial Evil Sword, do you really think you can defeat me with this move alone?” Luo Tian suddenly spoke.

Demon Thought Technique!

Luo Tian’s eyes emitted a strange, dark glow as they met Celestial Evil Sword’s. A low, muddled voice escaped his lips.

He seemed to transform into an Evil Monarch of a generation. His hair and clothes fluttered as he radiated a sinister and unfathomable spiritual aura.

”Don’t you forget, I’ve had you suppressed from the very beginning. I can easily break your killing move. Your defeat is certain!”

Luo Tian’s voice was sonorous, and amplified by the Demon Thought Technique, it struck Celestial Evil Sword’s mind like a heavy hammer!

The Demon Thought Technique had reached the Small Success Realm, its power greatly increased.

At the right moment, even an Earth Element Realm prodigy could fall for it!

”No! Victory belongs to me!”

The madness and killing intent on Celestial Evil Sword’s face instantly intensified, but his heart was in turmoil.

Luo Tian’s expression was calm. He seized a massive opening and suddenly erupted!

”Fall!”

He shouted, his body moving like wind and clouds to evade Celestial Evil Sword’s attack. He then poured all his strength into the Ice Trace Sword!

SHINK!

That sword strike was like a brilliant aurora, like a thunderbolt tearing through dark clouds—advancing relentlessly, indestructible!

Celestial Evil Sword’s chaotic attack was largely avoided. The Sword Light pierced through, stabbing into Celestial Evil Sword’s chest in the blink of an eye!

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian then closed in, the Ice Trace Sword in his hand coming to a stop at Celestial Evil Sword’s throat.

”You’ve lost,” Luo Tian said, his expression calm as he slowly let out a breath of relief.

All around them, there was only complete silence.