224: Chapter 224 Xiao Yuchen wins

"I truly have no sect or affiliation, nor do I have a Master in the true sense of the word. However, two people have had a great influence on me, allowing me to find my own path of cultivation."

The two people Xiao Yuchen spoke of were naturally Nangong Wentian and Azure Dragon. These two had a great influence on him, making him understand that cultivation was not just for himself.

Sect Master Hua Yuxi knew that Xiao Yuchen was hiding something, but who didn't have secrets? Since Xiao Yuchen was unwilling to say, she would not force him.

"I admit you are very powerful, but the battle is not over yet. I haven't used my full strength. Are you sure you want to continue?" Sect Master Hua Yuxi smiled, a smile that could simply bewitch all living beings.

"Of course. Make your move."

Hearing Xiao Yuchen's words, Sect Master Hua Yuxi took out her qingyun sword.

"My qingyun sword was upgraded to the rank of a Top-Grade Divine Artifact by you. Today, I will display the final three moves of the Qingyun Sword Technique for everyone. I wonder if you dare to receive them?"

"Why wouldn't I dare? When it comes to Sword Techniques, I am not afraid of anyone. As for a Top-Grade Divine Artifact, I have one too."

As he spoke, Xiao Yuchen also took out the zhu xian sword from his System Inventory. Since arriving in the Cultivation World, Xiao Yuchen had always been very cautious and rarely used the zhu xian sword. However, this time, he had no choice but to use it.

Seeing that Xiao Yuchen had actually taken out a second sword, and that it was also a Top-Grade Divine Artifact, Sect Master Hua Yuxi was shocked. However, upon reflection, she felt relieved; it was normal for an Artifact Refining Great Master to possess Top-Grade Divine Artifacts.

"Good. This way, it won't count as me bullying you."

Sect Master Hua Yuxi stepped into the Void Realm, holding the qingyun sword. She slashed out with one sword, and a hundred-zhang red radiance descended from the sky, accompanied by a violent gale.

Xiao Yuchen's expression was grave. He also stepped into the Void Realm, with the zhu xian sword floating before his chest. He likewise slashed out with one sword, executing the first move of the Xuanyuan Sword Technique: Star Shattering.

Since Sect Master Hua Yuxi was using the last three moves of the Qingyun Sword Technique, he would use the three moves of the Xuanyuan Sword Technique. His Xuanyuan Sword Technique was not inferior to the Qingyun Sword Technique.

However, Sect Master Hua Yuxi's spiritual power was much stronger than his. The Xuanyuan Sword Technique alone might not be enough to contend, so Xiao Yuchen had no choice but to fuse the Holy Fire into his Sword Qi to enhance the power of the Xuanyuan Sword Technique.

"Bang!"

The two Sword Qi collided in the air without making a sound. Cracks appeared in the surrounding space, as if it could not withstand the two powerful forces, but in the end, both forces vanished simultaneously.

Seeing her sword move easily blocked, Sect Master Hua Yuxi was not very surprised and used her second sword move again.

Xiao Yuchen slashed out with a sword as well. This time, he used the second move of the Xuanyuan Sword Technique: Heaven Opening. Naturally, he also fused the Holy Fire into the Sword Qi.

In the end, Sect Master Hua Yuxi's Sword Qi destroyed Xiao Yuchen's Sword Qi, but the remaining Sword Qi was burned away by the Holy Fire.

"Good. I used a Top-Grade Divine Artifact to execute these two moves. In Xiyue Prefecture, those who can receive these two moves do not exceed the number of fingers on one hand. If you can receive this last move of mine, I will concede."

As she finished speaking, the qingyun sword in Sect Master Hua Yuxi's hand flew from her grasp. Although the sword had not yet been struck, it already revealed a powerful Sword Intent.

Immortal Flying from Beyond the Heavens!

Sect Master Hua Yuxi slashed out with her sword. The light was dazzling, and the Sword Intent was monstrous. It actually transformed into a fairy in flowing white clothes, descending towards him, as if she wanted to fall into Xiao Yuchen's embrace.

"Interesting. I didn't expect you to be able to achieve Sword Intent Manifestation as well."

Xiao Yuchen did not feel much panic. The third move of the Xuanyuan Sword Technique was the essence of the entire Sword Technique. Unity of Man and Sword was the core of the third move, and now, he too could achieve Sword Intent Manifestation.

Xiao Yuchen was not captivated by the fairy. He slashed out with his sword again. The powerful Sword Intent swept out, transforming into the shapes of the Four Divine Beasts: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird.

Not only that, this move of Xiao Yuchen's contained the power of four elemental forces. The Azure Dragon contained the power of the Thunder attribute, the White Tiger contained the power of the Water attribute, the Black Tortoise contained the power of the Wood attribute, and the Vermilion Bird contained the power of the Fire attribute. This sword move could truly be considered destructive.

Seeing this scene, Sect Master Hua Yuxi's pupils constricted. She knew she had lost, and she had lost completely.

As expected, the two Sword Intents only stalemated for an instant before Sect Master Hua Yuxi's Sword Intent was completely destroyed. The Four Divine Beasts, their remaining might undiminished, attacked towards Sect Master Hua Yuxi.

This sword move was too strong. Even Sect Master Hua Yuxi felt danger; if she did not treat it seriously, she would likely be heavily injured.

Thinking of this, Sect Master Hua Yuxi could not afford to care about much else and directly used her strongest defense.

Qingyun Bell!

Sect Master Hua Yuxi waved the qingyun sword in her hand unceasingly, with astonishing speed. The Sword Qi crisscrossed, forming a large bell that enclosed her within it.

Just as the large bell was formed, the Four Divine Beasts collided with it.

Sect Master Hua Yuxi felt the bell was hot on one side and cool on the other. From time to time, the power of thunder and lightning would surge into her body, making her body slightly sluggish.

However, it did not take long for the Four Divine Beasts to explode one after another. Her Qingyun Bell also developed cracks. When the final Azure Dragon exploded, the Qingyun Bell finally shattered. Sect Master Hua Yuxi was struck by the aftermath of the explosion and fell directly from the sky, crashing onto the ground.

The crowd opened their mouths in shock. Their Sect Master, with the support of a Divine Artifact, had used the final three moves of the Qingyun Sword Technique and even used her strongest defense, the Qingyun Bell. They had not expected that she would still be defeated in the end. Just how strong was Xiao Yuchen? Was that sword move really executed by someone at the Late Void Refinement Stage?

The crowd did not have time to think too much. They knew the battle was over and hurried forward to check on their Sect Master's injuries, including Xiao Yuchen.

However, before the crowd could reach her, Sect Master Hua Yuxi crawled out from the ruins. Although she was a bit disheveled, she had only sustained some minor injuries.

"As expected of a Void Tempering expert. My full-strength sword move only caused you some minor external injuries."

Of course, Xiao Yuchen did not want Sect Master Hua Yuxi to be injured. Otherwise, if he had used Soul Heavenly Fire on Sect Master Hua Yuxi just now, her Qingyun Bell would have instantly vanished, and the impact of the Four Divine Beasts would definitely have severely injured her.

"You don't need to praise me. Losing is losing; I, Hua Yuxi, can still afford to lose. Moreover, the fact that I was able to achieve Sword Intent Manifestation and even execute the ultimate Qingyun Bell was because I received your guidance. So, from the very beginning, I had already lost."

In fact, when Xiao Yuchen was explaining the Sword Technique to Elder Qing Feng, Long Aotian, and the others, Sect Master Hua Yuxi had been watching the whole time.

When he explained it to Elder Qing Feng, it allowed her to comprehend the Realm of Battle Intent Manifestation. And just now, when Xiao Yuchen sealed his own Dantian and used Battle Intent to form a net, it allowed her to comprehend the true Qingyun Bell; otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to block that sword move at all.

"Hehe, you don't need to belittle yourself. Because you and I were only sparring, I had a chance. If it were a true life-and-death duel, if you were to directly strike with your full power, I would not be able to receive it. My spiritual power is still too far behind yours," Xiao Yuchen said truthfully.

"I told you, you don't need to comfort me. Failure will only make me become stronger. I can also feel that you still have other means you haven't used. Regardless, you are the strongest person I have encountered so far."

Sect Master Hua Yuxi patted the dust off her body, then looked at the surrounding crowd and said: "According to the ancestral teachings, the final three moves of the Qingyun Sword Technique are not to be passed on to outsiders. However, the Qingyun Sword Technique without the last three moves is just a tasteless remnant. I hope you can all learn the last three moves; this will be beneficial for your comprehension of Sword Intent."

After finishing her words, Sect Master Hua Yuxi handed a quaint book to Elder Qing Feng; it was the complete Qingyun Sword Technique, including the final three moves.