Chapter 1008 - First Match
The First Sword Manor spoke with undisguised confidence. They believed victory lay within their grasp. They had already decided the outcome, convinced that the Heavenly Xun Sword would eventually fall into their hands.
"I may be old, but I'm willing to serve as the referee for this duel. What do both sides think of it?" Steward He spoke, offering to act as the witness.
"We'd be honored!" Miao Feiyu stood up and gave Steward He a bow.
By now, the sun blazed high in the sky. Though it was the hottest season in Northern City, the air still clung to sub-freezing temperatures. Living here forced residents to battle the cold constantly.
"Will both sides have their representatives step forward?" Steward He announced, glancing at the two parties.
Five disciples from the First Sword Manor stepped forward, led by Yin Xue. They radiated overwhelming pressure.
"What frightening strength! These five look like wild beasts. The Renowned Sword Manor is in real trouble today," whispered many spectators.
Miao Jianying led the five representatives from the Renowned Sword Manor as they stepped onto the stage. But compared to their opponents, they failed to project the same overwhelming aura.
"Is this a joke? Did the Renowned Sword Manor really send someone at the second-level Spirit Profound Realm?" As the ten representatives stepped onto the arena, every gaze snapped to Liu Wuxie.
The First Sword Manor had sent five representatives, each at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm. Though slightly weaker, four of the Renowned Sword Manor's disciples stood at the ninth-level Spirit Profound Realm. Only Liu Wuxie stood apart with his cultivation at the second-level Spirit Profound Realm.
Not just the crowd, even the First Sword Manor disciples stared in shock. They had studied every detail and run countless analyses. They had predicted the four expected Renowned Sword Manor picks, except Liu Wuxie, who had appeared out of nowhere and was never factored into their analysis.