Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 674: Chapter 534 Sparring

“Care to join in the fun?”

As Ge Qiu spoke, the King Level experts from various sects looked over.

Ge Qiu smiled and said, “This sword fighting session is different from usual. After entering the Secret Realm, we have to search for the Heavenly Mountain Moon Milk. There won’t be any competitive segments.

These young ones rarely get to interact. Now that the Secret Realm hasn’t opened yet, it’s a good opportunity for them to exchange a thing or two.”

“Old fox…” Zhou Yun snorted inwardly.

This time, in the sword fighting session, Taishang Sect, Demon Sky Palace, and Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect each sent three people, while the other seven sects each sent two, totaling twenty-three people.

At present, Demon Sky Palace had three core disciples, including a Demon Soul. Similarly, Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect had three core disciples.

Only Taishang Sect, even though Feng Xuanqing had fallen, now had four transcendent core disciples.

And the extra person was just right to try and force out some techniques from Demon Sky Palace or Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect.

Ge Qiu smiled and said, “It’s just an impromptu spar. Any disciple from any sect who wants to exchange can step forward and try.”

The other sects just watched the show as it didn’t damage their face. So, they happily agreed to give it a try.

The King Level middle-aged man leading True Yang Sect nodded and said, “Senior Ge’s suggestion is good.”

“Yes, it’s a rare opportunity. Let the young ones spar a bit. We don’t need to worry about their consumption; the sect will replenish them.”

“…”

The sects agreed one after another. At this point, if Demon Sky Palace and Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect pushed further, it would be seen as losing face.

“Fine, let’s spar!”

Zhou Yun and the King Level expert of Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect agreed.

Ge Qiu smiled. In the distance, a person from Yixian Dao immediately stepped out.

“Yixian Dao, Jiang Ming. I’ve long wanted to be taught by the experts of Demon Sky Palace!”

“Oh?”

The people from various sects saw this and were interested.

In recent times, the matters between Demon Sky Palace, Yixian Dao, and Taishang Sect had spread to all the sects.

Now, as soon as they stepped up, the atmosphere was already intense…

“Humph.” Zhou Yun looked at Ge Qiu and snorted coldly.

This was likely something prearranged between Taishang Sect and Yixian Dao.

At this moment, Jiang Ming hadn’t said who he wanted to challenge, making it clear that the person who killed Mo Zhe Mei should step out to fight.

Ji Changye didn’t intend to avoid it. He took a few steps forward and bowed to Zhou Yun, “Master, I will go.”

“Good.”

Ji Changye looked at Jiang Ming in the arena, chuckled, and transformed into a demon cloud entering the arena.

Jiang Ming coldly said, “Was it you who killed Brother Mo Zhe Mei?”

“Yes.” Ji Changye nodded.

Jiang Ming’s face darkened, “Demon Sect people are indeed ruthless!”

Ji Changye sneered, “Survival of the fittest. Since you’re exploring the Secret Realm, isn’t it normal to be killed?”

Jiang Ming’s expression grew colder. He flipped his hand and took out four array flags in blue, white, red, and green. With a toss, the flags grew bigger in the wind and planted themselves into the ground.

Instantly, auspicious clouds rolled in the arena, and the array flags disappeared. The four-colored spirit light suddenly surged in the auspicious clouds.

Ji Changye saw the array rapidly evolving but didn’t rush to attack.

Generally speaking, Array Masters were at a slight disadvantage in duels.

If Jiang Ming didn’t set up the array and Ji Changye attacked, even if he won, it wouldn’t bring glory to Demon Sky Palace…

“Roar!”

Accompanied by high-pitched beast roars, spiritual patterns on the four flags surged. Four Star Beasts burst out from the flags, namely Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu.

“Fifth Level Array. Four Symbols Sacred Array!” Someone immediately recognized the array.

Each beast commanded a flag. The energy within followed the Four Symbols rule, closely interconnected. Any flag’s spirit beast that got defeated could recover with the power of the other three.

Thus, the array had to be broken quickly, or any defeated spirit beast would re-condense.

This was one of Yixian Dao disciples’ strategies when dealing with individual enemies.

Not necessarily the most powerful, but undoubtedly an array difficult for a single enemy to break.

“Now, even a core disciple of Demon Sky Palace will have to struggle a bit. I wonder how he will break it.” Disciples of various sects were curious.

After all, this was a Fifth Level array controlled by an Array Master, usually requiring multiple people to break!

The Saint Heir of Limitless Demon Sect, Wei Jun, said thoughtfully, “This Ji Changye excels in Soul Control Technique, capable of summoning soul servants.

If he summons four strong soul servants, it might be easier for him to break the array than others, right?”

The Saintess, Mei Yu, next to him shook her head, “I’m afraid it’s not that easy. Here, some soul servants can’t be summoned…”

“Oh?” Wei Jun immediately understood upon hearing Mei Yu, “I see…”

Among Ji Changye’s soul servants, many strong ones were genius disciples of various sects.

Summoning them here would be provocative.

This wasn’t the usual one-on-one sword fighting session but an impromptu sparring.

Doing so would invite everyone to challenge Ji Changye and Demon Sky Palace.

If that happened, Demon Sky Palace wouldn’t survive such a “tournament.” Despite the three super sects standing for ages, the other seven sects’ recent rise showed their excellence.

Like last year, Chen Mu of Five Directions Temple achieved second place in sword fighting, second only to Taishang Sect!

Now, the Four Symbols Spirits in the arena started moving.

Azure Dragon and White Tiger charged swiftly at Ji Changye.

Vermilion Bird soared high with a loud cry, light shining on its wings, preparing Fire Magic!

Xuanwu stood guard in front of Jiang Ming.

Under Jiang Ming’s control, the four beasts divided their roles clearly. In the blink of an eye, Azure Dragon and White Tiger were already near Ji Changye. Meanwhile, high in the sky, red flames surged, and the Vermilion Bird’s Great Burning Sky Technique was ready.

“As expected of Yixian Dao; this array is indeed tricky.”

Ji Changye grinned as a pitch-black domain spread beneath him.

“But it’s only ‘tricky.’ In the face of absolute power, these tricks are useless… Come out!”

As Ji Changye spoke low, black energy surged, and a long-bearded old man with a blank expression rose before him.

It was Liu Sheng!

Seeing the approaching Azure Dragon and White Tiger, Liu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes. Powerful Earth Element surged in his hands, and he swung them against the beasts.

“Boom!”

With a massive, solid sound, a shockwave erupted, and Star Power exploded!

In the shocked eyes of disciples from various sects, Azure Dragon Spirit and White Tiger Spirit were smashed to pieces by Liu Sheng’s seemingly unimposing fists!

“Radiant Moon?!”

Disciples of various sects were wide-eyed, and even the leading King Level experts of the sects frowned slightly.

For a fight intended for Shining Star Level, Radiant Moon Level was indeed exaggerating.

“Ji Changye actually summoned a Radiant Moon Level soul servant!”

In the arena, Jiang Ming quickly controlled the Vermilion Bird to descend with the Great Burning Sky Technique, blazing red flames rushed down!

Liu Sheng formed seals with his hands, and a massive Yellow Crystal Stone Mountain rose from the ground, clashing with the Vermilion Bird’s overwhelming flames.

Vermilion Bird’s Star Power Talent must be B-level, while Liu Sheng’s was at best C-level or even D-level.

However, the minor advantage in talent didn’t offset the vast gap between Shining Star and Radiant Moon!

“Boom!”

The Yellow Crystal Stone Mountain merely darkened a bit and blocked the Vermilion Bird’s charged attack.

Having failed, the Vermilion Bird opened its mouth, spinning a highly concentrated, fast-rotating red flame, appearing to launch a highly penetrating strike.

Suddenly, the Vermilion Bird stiffened as if entangled by an invisible force!

Amidst the flames, black soul chains binding the Vermilion Bird emerged.

These soul chains were discreetly released by Ji Changye standing behind Liu Sheng.

“Not good!” Jiang Ming’s face changed.

Ji Changye’s lips curled. With a gesture, the soul chains dragged the Vermilion Bird, now tightened like a stretched rubber band!

Liu Sheng, already prepared, leaped and smashed directly at the restrained Vermilion Bird!

The Vermilion Bird shuddered and burst into spirit light.

The Radiant Moon soul servant was indeed too overpowering. In moments, only Xuanwu remained in the arena.

Ji Changye chuckled and charged, with Liu Sheng following, aiming to eliminate both Xuanwu and Jiang Ming.

“Impressive…” Jiang Ming’s face darkened, yet he wasn’t flustered. Array patterns on his body started glowing, “Pan Long, Flying Cloud, Ding Kun… open!”

Coiling Dragon Formation, Flying Cloud Formation, and Ding Kun Formation: three formations lit up simultaneously.

Unlike the traditional, divination-excellent Mo Zhe Mei, Jiang Ming was Yixian Dao’s strongest in Body Array Technique among the Shining Star Level!

With three formations activated, Jiang Ming’s strength, speed, and defense surged. He advanced to meet Ji Changye and Liu Sheng to buy time for the array to revive the other three beasts.

At this moment, Yixian Dao’s King Level expert spoke, “Jiang Ming, step back.”

Jiang Ming paused, though unwilling, he complied with the King Level expert’s command, dispersing the formations.

“I concede!” Jiang Ming reluctantly announced.

Ji Changye stopped as well and cupped his hands with a smile, “Thank you.”

Jiang Ming gazed at Ji Changye once more, then collected the array flags and stepped back.

“It’s a pity we didn’t see Jiang Ming fight Ji Changye with all his strength.”

Sect disciples were somewhat disappointed but also understood.

After all, facing a Radiant Moon soul body, even if Jiang Ming fought with all his might, he wouldn’t gain much.

If Jiang Ming managed to defeat the Radiant Moon soul body, it would still exhaust him and likely injure him.

And next, they had to enter the Secret Realm and compete for the Heavenly Mountain Moon Milk!

Yixian Dao already lost Mo Zhe Mei. Although a Fifth Level Array Master replaced him, his array skills weren’t on par with Mo Zhe Mei…

Thus, they couldn’t afford to let Jiang Ming get hurt!

Everyone looked at Ji Changye in the arena and the soul body Liu Sheng in front of him, displaying varied expressions of awe, fear, and envy…

But some also showed disdain and contempt.

A tall young man in True Yang Sect said, “Ji Changye revealing a Radiant Moon Level card right away to everyone is quite foolish and arrogant!”

“Yes, it’s just a spar, no need to use such a trump card.”

“…”

“Fools, that’s what you are!” suddenly scolded True Yang Sect’s core disciple Du Chixin with a frown, “Stop gossiping, you’re embarrassing us!”

Fellow disciples were stunned, “Brother Du, what…?”

Du Chixin gravely stared at Ji Changye in the arena, coldly saying, “Since Ji Changye dared to reveal a Radiant Moon Level soul servant, it means he has even stronger cards…

Cards stronger than a Radiant Moon Level soul servant.”