Chapter 51: Victory in the Southern Territory, the Iron Cavalry Marches!

The Far North.

Hong Ying opened her eyes and looked at Yun Ming before her.

At this moment, Yun Ming's injuries had recovered.

However, his cultivation realm had not yet returned to its peak state.

Hong Ying stood up and said, "Alright, let's go."

Yun Ming replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty. Are we going to find the rest of the Nine Heavens Tribe now?"

Hearing this, Hong Ying shook her head. "We are going to find my Senior Brother."

"Senior Brother?"

Yun Ming was stunned, stammering, "Since when did Your Majesty have a Senior Brother? And who could possibly be qualified to be Your Majesty's master?"

Hong Ying glanced at him coldly and said, "Since he is the master I have chosen, he is naturally worthy."

Sensing Hong Ying's displeasure, Yun Ming immediately knelt down and said in terror, "This subordinate acknowledges his crime!"

Seeing this, Hong Ying finally nodded. "Don't let it happen again."

She was the Eternal Empress; how could she allow her actions to be questioned by others?

Moreover, her master's cultivation was unfathomable; even with her strength, she could not see through it.

Every time she attempted to probe his cultivation, it was as if she were observing a void of primordial chaos...

It was just that, her master didn't seem to be self-aware about it...

Thinking of this, Hong Ying couldn't help but let out a helpless smile.

"Enough. Let's find my Senior Brother first, and then return to meet Master."

"Yes."

...

Meanwhile.

The Dao-Concealing Academy of the Northern Region.

Sword intent howled!

"This... this Ye Qiubai has actually comprehended sword intent?!"

"Even earlier than Senior Brother Jian! And is this already Great Success stage sword intent?"

"In other words, Ye Qiubai has reached the level of a Great Sword Master while still in the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm?"

"This is simply too monstrous..."

If it could be said that Jian Chaomian had the potential to step into the realm of a Sword Saint, then as long as Ye Qiubai did not fall in the future, he would surely become a Sword Saint one day!

This was precisely why Huang Tianming wanted to slay Ye Qiubai on the spot.

If Ye Qiubai became a Sword Saint, it would deal a fatal blow to the Sunset Dynasty in the future!

At this moment, on the martial stage.

Ye Qiubai held a wooden sword in one hand. He looked at Jian Chaomian and said calmly, "Make your move."

Jian Chaomian looked at the heaven-spanning sword qi, his eyes filled with excitement and fanaticism!

His entire life had been dedicated to the sword.

Now, he had finally touched the threshold of sword intent.

Yet, the person before him, who was the same age, had already achieved Great Success in sword intent and reached the level of a Great Sword Master!

If the previous Jian Chaomian had no target to chase and could only be looked up to, then now, Jian Chaomian had a target to pursue!

How could this not be exhilarating?

Jian Chaomian let out a loud laugh, and his aura erupted without reservation!

The sword qi let out a ring, soaring into the sky!

It sounded like a joyful chant!

Seeing this, Zhang He's expression turned grim.

The opponent had indeed not used his full strength when fighting him.

The current Jian Chaomian was the Jian Chaomian in his prime!

His aura far surpassed his own!

At that moment, Jian Chaomian held his longsword, sword light surging, as he charged toward Ye Qiubai!

As he drew near, Jian Chaomian swung his sword!

The sword, carrying wisps of sword intent, slashed toward Ye Qiubai's chest!

It carried the momentum of thunder!

The surrounding space trembled continuously!

It seemed as if it might shatter at any moment!

Ye Qiubai flipped his palm, and the wooden sword in his hand thrust toward Jian Chaomian simultaneously!

Suddenly, the heaven-spanning sword intent of the world seemed to obey Ye Qiubai's command.

Following the wooden sword, it swept toward Jian Chaomian!

It was like a long river of sword intent, its momentum terrifying!

Seeing this, Jian Chaomian's expression remained unchanged, his eyes burning with fanaticism.

He had touched the threshold of sword intent but could not enter.

Now, his opponent was attacking him with sword intent; naturally, he could not retreat!

Jian Chaomian wanted to use Ye Qiubai's sword intent to help himself cross that threshold!

Was it dangerous?

Of course it was dangerous!

And it was a fatal danger!

But what is a sword cultivator?

For the sake of the sword, one acts even when knowing it is impossible.

One must not recoil!

Once that step is taken in retreat, a heart demon might arise in the path of the sword, making further progress impossible!

Jian Chaomian understood this principle deeply.

His sword heart would not allow him to retreat!

At this thought, Jian Chaomian's sword intent seemed to become even more solid!

The precious sword collided with the wooden sword!

The small-fish-like sword intent collided with the long river of sword intent!

The answer was self-evident!

Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, Jian Chaomian's sword intent was actually swallowed directly by the river of sword intent!

Jian Chaomian was also instantly pulled into that river of sword intent!

The elder below the stage changed expression and was about to intervene to save him, but was stopped by a man.

Seeing this, the elder immediately said, "Dean, Chaomian is..."

The newcomer was Wu Deshi!

Wu Deshi said, "Although Chaomian's aura has weakened slightly, it seems he has entered a profound state."

"Hmm?"

The elder then felt relieved; since the Dean said so, it certainly couldn't be wrong.

Everyone stared intently at the river of sword intent.

They wondered about Jian Chaomian's current state.

Would Jian Chaomian, known as the number one sword cultivator of the younger generation, perish just like this?

Though, after today, that title would belong to Ye Qiubai.

At that moment, Ye Qiubai waved his wooden sword, and the river of sword intent dissipated into the world.

Revealing Jian Chaomian's figure within.

It was seen that Jian Chaomian now had his eyes slightly closed, and a very profound aura emanated from his body.

Epiphany!

Jian Chaomian had entered a state of epiphany!

Wu Deshi's face lit up with joy.

Above the high platform, the Dean of the Eastern Region remarked with emotion, "It seems this boy is about to cross the threshold and truly comprehend sword intent."

The Dean of the Western Region, a bald man, laughed and said, "Dean Qin, your student has excellent temperament and such great talent. How about letting him join my Western Region Dao-Concealing Academy? Coincidentally, we have an elder there who specializes in the sword; it would be better for his achievements."

Qin Tiannan laughed and said, "That won't do. Besides, Ye Qiubai wasn't taught by me; I have no authority over his master."

"Oh? Then I look forward to seeing which divine being this extraordinary person is, capable of teaching such a disciple."

Indeed.

There was no offensive intent within Ye Qiubai's river of sword intent.

This was intentional on Ye Qiubai's part.

After all, Jian Chaomian held no grudge against him, and the other's pursuit of the sword was extremely pure.

This gave Ye Qiubai the idea to lend him a hand.

In doing so, he helped fulfill Jian Chaomian's potential.

Half a day later.

A sword chime rang out from Jian Chaomian!

A surge of sword intent soared into the sky!

Jian Chaomian had successfully comprehended sword intent, reaching the level of a Sword Master!

However, he was still far from Ye Qiubai's level.

Jian Chaomian opened his eyes and looked at Ye Qiubai, saying, "Thank you. I will remember this favor."

Ye Qiubai gave a faint smile and did not take it to heart.

Subsequently, Jian Chaomian proactively conceded.

After all, even after gaining epiphany and sword intent, he was still no match for Ye Qiubai.

Wu Deshi also stood on the stage, gave Ye Qiubai an appreciative look, and announced, "Ye Qiubai wins! In this exchange, the Southern Region ranks first!"

The Western and Eastern Regions also sparred, and in the end, the Eastern Region ranked last.

Finally, no one dared to challenge Ye Qiubai anymore.

After all, Ye Qiubai's sword intent was already at the Great Success stage; going up would only result in being crushed.

Once Wu Deshi finished announcing the results.

In the sky, the Asura Iron Cavalry actually erupted with waves of blood-colored killing intent, sweeping toward Ye Qiubai!

Ye Qiubai's expression changed, and he slightly lowered his center of gravity!

At this moment, Huang Tianming stood up and called out to Ye Qiubai from a distance, "Ye Qiubai, do you acknowledge your crime?"

(End of Chapter)