Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable

"This sword is called the ’Xuanyuan Celestial Evil Sword’," Ye Tianling stated calmly.

"Xuanyuan Celestial Evil Sword? Good name. Is it a Divine Level Battle Soul? Or perhaps a Super Divine Level Battle Soul?"

Jiang Heng was confident in his victory. Believing the spot in the Imperial View Pavilion was already his, he was in an excellent mood.

Therefore, he didn’t mind exchanging a few more words with Ye Tianling—after all, they would soon become Ye Tianling’s last.

"It’s neither a Battle Soul nor a Spirit Level Super Grade Weapon. It’s just a sword. As for what it’s capable of, you’ll find out when you’re dead."

Ye Tianling’s voice remained impassive.

"Tsk, tsk. So stubborn, even when you’re at death’s door."

Jiang Heng clicked his tongue.

As he spoke, he held out his hands, and two demonic claws abruptly appeared.

The demonic claws resembled eagle talons and were a full half-meter long. They appeared in an instant, looking like the pincers of a giant crab, which gave him an extremely bizarre appearance.

"The Demon Slaying Technique?"

"He’s actually using a technique like that? Jiang Heng is using the Demon Slaying Technique on Ye Tianling? That’s complete overkill!"

"By unleashing the Demon Slaying Technique, Jiang Heng intends to use Ye Tianling’s death as a Blood Sacrifice to his Killing Dao, so he can master its Basic Rules!"

"I think he’s right to do so. In a life-or-death battle like this, underestimating your opponent would be disrespectful to Ye Tianling. Since Ye Tianling is so bent on dying, killing him with the Demon Slaying Technique shouldn’t be difficult."

"I thought he might last a single move, but now it seems I was mistaken."

The crowd broke into a flurry of comments.

However, some Cultivators still wore solemn expressions, clearly not believing Ye Tianling to be so weak.

But these were extremely powerful individuals, and they kept their opinions to themselves.

Yuan Haoning felt a deep sense of regret, but she didn’t leave.

After all, she owed Ye Tianling a debt of gratitude. If he really died, the least she could do was collect his body.

She was also disappointed that she hadn’t been able to obtain the method for the Hundred Battle Power Dao Patterns.

’But what could she do at a time like this?’

’I hope you really have the strength to back up your arrogance. You always said I shouldn’t judge you by my own standards, so what kind of Abilities do you really possess?’

Yuan Haoning murmured to herself.

Her gaze fell upon the Void Floating Platform, then narrowed to focus on Ye Tianling.

At that moment, Ye Tianling’s expression was detached and tranquil, and he seemed to exude the subtle air of a Grandmaster.

This aura was enough to make Yuan Haoning’s heart flutter.

Ye Tianling had a slender build. At first glance, he looked quite ordinary.

But the closer one looked, the more one discovered his astonishing charm.

He wasn’t just exceptionally handsome and distinguished; his inexplicable aura was as deep and profound as a starry sky, drawing people in irresistibly.

After staring at Ye Tianling for a long time, Yuan Haoning suddenly realized he was actually quite remarkable!

He was a truly extraordinary man!

’Why does everyone overlook him at first glance?’

A phrase came to Yuan Haoning’s mind—Returning to the True Self!

’Could it be that he’s intentionally concealing his charm, making himself blend in with the crowd? Is he really just trying to be low-key?’

A thought, one that seemed utterly ridiculous to her, sprouted in Yuan Haoning’s mind.

As a result, Yuan Haoning’s feelings grew complicated.

Yuan Haoning wasn’t the only one.

After staring at Ye Tianling for some time, other Female Cultivators, like Lin Yuyan and Wei Yin, also began to notice his powerful charm.

"This kid is really asking for it! Doesn’t he know the meaning of fear?"

In the distance, Feng Caiyi, the Mansion Master of War Dragon Academy, touched her forehead and sighed in resignation.

The expression on Master Qian Ye’s face was also something to behold.

"You didn’t stop the deathmatch?"

An Elder gave Master Qian Ye a strange look.

Master Qian Ye looked a bit ashamed. "I didn’t expect him to actually agree," he said. "But his token... it should be able to block a killing blow, right? As long as the token’s protection isn’t breached, forcing a draw shouldn’t be too hard."

The Elder said coolly, "That may be, but given Ye Tianling’s arrogant and immature personality, he most likely won’t use the token’s Guardian Power. If he only relies on its passive protective effect, then the outcome is hard to predict. Since Jiang Heng dared to challenge him, he must have a countermeasure."

Feng Caiyi said calmly, "Let’s just watch. If things go south, I’ll rescue him. We’ll trade his token for his life. As long as Jiang Heng gets the right to live in the Imperial View Pavilion, he won’t care whether Ye Tianling lives or dies."

Qian Ye hesitated. "Mansion Master, is it really a good idea to interfere in a deathmatch? After all, more than ten thousand Disciples are watching."

Feng Caiyi was unconcerned. "If I decide to interfere, I won’t let them notice."

Qian Ye was left speechless. "I’m just worried that will make Ye Tianling even more reckless, knowing he has a safety net."

Feng Caiyi scoffed. "How can he be reckless without his token? The entrance exam? He’s going to be over twenty in just fifteen days. Unless his Talent is heaven-defying enough to break a few rules, there’s no way we could accept him. We’ve already shown him more than enough benevolence."

Qian Ye was stunned for a moment, then sighed softly and said no more.

...

HSSS—

On the Celestial Platform, Ye Tianling held the Xuanyuan Celestial Evil Sword and pointed it at Jiang Heng.

At that moment, an invisible Sword Intent coalesced, creating a faint ripple in the air.

"Your comprehension of the sword isn’t bad. It seems your Talent isn’t so poor after all."

Jiang Heng was slightly surprised, but his gaze remained utterly cold.

The way he looked at him, as if he were already a dead man, made it clear he still wasn’t taking Ye Tianling seriously.

"Make your move. You won’t get another chance."

Ye Tianling said.

Within his body, the *Xuanyuan Dragon-Controlling Immortal Sword Technique* began to circulate on its own.

Ye Tianling didn’t activate his Nine-Orifice Exquisite Demon Heart, nor did he burn his Dragon Soul Divine Blood to make his Bloodline Power resonate at a high frequency.

He certainly wasn’t going to use the Battle Power of the Nine Forbidden.

Against Jiang Heng, Ye Tianling only needed to use his Jade Water Sky Connecting Swordsmanship. That would be more than enough.

’My Sword Venerate Dominating Body, combined with the Xuanyuan Celestial Evil Sword, executing the Jade Water Sky Connecting Swordsmanship.’

’That level of Battle Power would be world-shocking. It’s enough!’

"Oh? You seem quite confident you can block my Demon Slaying Technique! Do you think the Guardian Power from your token will grant you invincibility?"

Jiang Heng’s gaze was filled with utter contempt.

Ye Tianling simply shook his head, saying nothing more.

VMMMM—

At that moment, Jiang Heng also fell silent and abruptly unleashed his Demon Slaying Technique.

Billowing clouds of black smoke exploded outward, instantly expanding over ten meters. The two giant demonic claws enveloped nearly the entire Celestial Platform as they descended to crush Ye Tianling.

This level of murderous Battle Power was indeed formidable. Its intensity was actually comparable to that of a Daoist Ancestor Level expert from the Soul Burial Starry Sky.