“You came.”
“I came.”
“You shouldn’t have come.”
“But I am already here.”
Zhu Ping’an and Ye Qingxian stood facing each other, quietly gazing into one another’s eyes.
Zhu Ping’an had known he would definitely run into Ye Qingxian, but he did not expect it to happen so soon. This was simply too explosive.
This time, there was no rule in the plot that Ye Qingxian had to win. He could finally fight without holding back.
“Zhu Ping’an, the humiliation of the past will be repaid today! Before all of Qingcheng, I will grant you defeat!” Ye Qingxian, dressed in white, suddenly had a black spear appear in his hand. The contrast made him look even more ethereal, like a banished immortal among youths.
“The Dragon-Breaking Spear? In the original novel, Ye Qingxian only obtained that after the College Entrance Examination.”
Zhu Ping’an muttered to himself. Was this the butterfly effect? His actions had indeed influenced the original plot.
In the original novel, Ye Qingxian gained the Dragon-Breaking Spear after the College Entrance Examination and his strength surged. But now, before the examination had even ended, the spear was already in his hands.
Through the projection, the scene of the two confronting each other was clearly seen by everyone in Qingcheng. People stretched their necks, obviously very interested in this duel.
“Who do you think will win? The rising dark horse Zhu Ping’an, or the long-famous Ye Qingxian?”
“Zhu Ping’an probably can’t win. Don’t forget, they’re both from Qingcheng High School. Since Ye Qingxian has always held the title of number one genius there, doesn’t that prove Zhu Ping’an isn’t his match?”
“That makes sense!”
Now that their Star Radiance values were nearly equal, if either of them could plunder all of the other’s Star Radiance, their total would instantly surpass Leng Tianjiao, who ranked first. This might very well be the battle that determined the Top Scorer of the College Entrance Examination in Qingcheng. Naturally, it drew immense attention.
Facing Ye Qingxian, Zhu Ping’an did not underestimate him and immediately drew his New Moon Sword.
After all, this guy was the true male lead of the original novel, the man who abused plot armor the most in the entire novel.
If he dared to be careless against Ye Qingxian, the outcome would be obvious.
Although they had not yet clashed, their surging battle intent was already visible to the naked eye.
The fight erupted instantly. Ye Qingxian charged forward with the Dragon-Breaking Spear, thrusting straight toward Zhu Ping’an’s throat.
Zhu Ping’an flicked his New Moon Sword upward. With the strength of his body enhanced by Star Radiance, he deflected the Dragon-Breaking Spear to the side with a single strike. Visit g.com for the full chapter.
After the failed attack, Ye Qingxian remained calm. He pulled back to create distance, then leaped into the air and drove the spear downward fiercely.
“Furious Lion Spear!”
In an instant, the winds and clouds changed. A lion, as if forged from gold, condensed around Ye Qingxian’s spear. A tremendous impact force surged toward Zhu Ping’an.
“Nine Mountain Divine Sword, First Form, Sword Drawn, Mountain Split!”
Zhu Ping’an slashed out, confronting Ye Qingxian head-on. Their martial techniques collided midair, unleashing terrifying energy.
They passed each other and landed steadily.
Zhu Ping’an raised his hand and wiped at his waist. At some point, a bloody mark had appeared there. If his body had not been strengthened by Star Radiance, it would not have been just a shallow cut.
Clearly, Ye Qingxian had gained the upper hand in that exchange.
Ye Qingxian reversed his spear and attacked again, every strike aimed to kill, giving Zhu Ping’an no chance to breathe.
“Nine Mountain Divine Sword, Second Form, One Sword Shaking the Mountain!”
Facing Ye Qingxian’s storm-like assault, Zhu Ping’an activated the second form. A cold sword light flashed like lightning, slicing open Ye Qingxian’s white robe and nearly leaving a bloody wound across his chest.
Seeing his torn robe, Ye Qingxian’s expression darkened.
“It seems I underestimated you. But… this ends here!”
Ye Qingxian swung the spear, gathering all his Vitality Value into it, and smashed it down at Zhu Ping’an.
Zhu Ping’an raised his sword to block. Using a sword to block a spear was unwise, but at this moment his powerful physical body played a crucial role. He forcefully pushed upward with the New Moon Sword, knocking the descending Dragon-Breaking Spear away.
Ye Qingxian spun the spear midair, leaped up, and grabbed its tail. His entire body began to rotate.
“Spiral Lotus!”
At that moment, Ye Qingxian and his spear became one, transforming into a world-destroying wind dragon that plunged downward toward Zhu Ping’an.
Boom!
The moment the spear tip struck, stones shattered and dust filled the sky. The surrounding ground was completely destroyed by the blow.
When the dust settled, everyone finally saw the scene. Zhu Ping’an’s shoulder was wounded, one arm hanging limp. The dripping sound was his blood falling to the ground.
“It’s over, Zhu Ping’an. Luck can protect you for a moment, but only strength can protect you for a lifetime!”
Ye Qingxian pressed his advantage, swinging the spear above his head and stirring up a violent gale.
“Fury of the Wind! Ultimate Spear!”
Ye Qingxian let out a low shout, and several wind dragons swirled around him.
“Spear Unleashed, Dragon Shattered!”
With one thrust, the surrounding wind dragons merged into the spear, forming a world-destroying spear dragon that charged toward Zhu Ping’an.
Countless spectators were stunned.
“Too terrifying! Can a 1st stage Martial Artist really unleash such destructive power? Even a 2nd stage Martial Artist would have to take this seriously!”
“Zhu Ping’an has lost. He can’t possibly block this. His body is strong, but a spear is best at piercing through defenses!”
“Ye Qingxian is too terrifying. Among Qingcheng’s younger generation, perhaps only Leng Tianjiao has a chance to defeat him!”
In their hearts, everyone had already sentenced Zhu Ping’an to defeat. Ye Qingxian’s attack was simply too frightening.
At that moment, Zhu Ping’an calmly raised his eyes. His pupils had turned brilliant gold, and the New Moon Sword in his hand also glowed with golden sharpness.
The sword transformed into a brilliant golden streak that flashed past. In that instant, even the air seemed to be split apart. The wind dragon thrust by Ye Qingxian was beheaded in a single strike.
After slaying the dragon, the sword light did not lose momentum and shot straight toward Ye Qingxian.
“What?!”
For the first time, Ye Qingxian’s expression changed.
He only had time to hold the Dragon-Breaking Spear horizontally before him. His entire body was blasted backward like a cannonball, smashing through a huge rock before finally stopping.
Ye Qingxian coughed up a large mouthful of blood, staining his white robe red.
His pupils were unfocused, as if he could not accept the fact that he had already lost. Only when Zhu Ping’an walked up to him did focus return to his eyes.
At the moment their gazes met, Ye Qingxian saw undisguised killing intent in Zhu Ping’an’s dark eyes.
This guy… wants to kill me!