Ye Chen, though appearing flustered, was the first to make a move. He unleashed his full arsenal, showing Qin Luo what it truly meant to be a Child of Fortune.
His cultivation suddenly surged to the peak of the Sea-Opening Realm, and a broken turtle shell appeared in his hand just in time to block Qin Luo's lethal strike.
He also immediately executed a sword technique, not the Four Symbols Sword Technique, but another one that he had already mastered to a great extent.
As expected of someone with an Innate Sword Bone, his talent in the Sword Dao was indeed formidable!
Qin Luo had trained for many years, barely managing to master a single martial skill, and that was only because his master had continuously given him special guidance.
But Ye Chen, after being a mere waste, had only trained for a few short years and had already reached such heights. Comparing oneself to others could truly be infuriating!
The two exchanged a move and ended in a draw. Qin Luo seemed relaxed, while Ye Chen appeared to have exhausted his means.
However, the vast gap in their realms was enough to make Ye Chen famous from this battle.
Liu Changhe watched the scene below, his expression somewhat grave.
If Qin Luo had only been of ordinary talent as before, relying solely on his master for a solid foundation and his current status and identity, Liu Changhe wouldn't have wavered in his thoughts and decisions.
But now, Qin Luo had demonstrated a powerful talent in the Sword Dao, capable of comprehending and executing a sword technique at the Perfection Realm, which was enough to make Liu Changhe take him seriously.
An elder from the Enforcement Hall spoke up, "Saint Lord, Qin Luo stole the Four Symbols Sword Technique from the Scripture Library, causing it to be lost to our Tai Xu Sacred Land. With both witnesses and evidence, I believe we should imprison Qin Luo in our Tai Xu Dungeon!"
Liu Changhe frowned, ignoring him, and instead said to Qin Luo, "Qin Luo, I understand that cultivation is not easy for you, and your master has made great contributions to our Tai Xu Sacred Land. Today, I will give you an opportunity. You will reflect on your actions at the Reflection Cliff for three years. If you pass my assessment, I will allow you to join the War Affairs Hall!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo sneered internally. Reflection Cliff was not just a simple place for reflection.
Beneath the Reflection Cliff, one would endure the baptism of fierce winds and the chilling pool. Forget about cultivating; even powerful beings at the Cave Heaven Realm had records of dying there.
It would undoubtedly delay his cultivation, and he had no intention of going.
Moreover, the War Affairs Hall was not a proper hall of the Tai Xu Sacred Land. The death rate there was extremely high, exceeding fifty percent each year.
Only disciples with no resources or mediocre talent who wanted to take a gamble would join the War Affairs Hall.
Falling from a Saint Child to a combat disciple in the War Affairs Hall was more than just a descent into the mundane world.
"The Saint Lord is so lenient with Qin Luo? Just sending him to the Reflection Cliff? Isn't it because of Qin Luo's talent? At eighteen, he could comprehend a Celestial-Grade Sword Technique to the Perfection Realm. That's simply monstrous!"
There were still smart people who immediately pointed out the reason for Liu Changhe's decision.
Liu Ruyan was about to speak to persuade Qin Luo, intending to give him one last chance, but Qin Luo didn't give her the opportunity.
Qin Luo looked at Ye Chen and sneered, "Do you think that turtle shell in front of you can stop me?"
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Ye Chen, unwilling to show weakness, replied, "Senior Brother Qin, even if you have mastered the stolen Four Symbols Sword Technique to the Perfection Realm, so what? You want to break my Mystic Armor Turtle Shell? Heh..."
The Mystic Armor Turtle Shell was a treasure he had obtained by chance, and beneath the Cave Heaven Realm, it was nearly unbreakable.
He gave Qin Luo a provocative look, signaling him to continue.
Qin Luo sneered, "I'll satisfy you!"
Boom! Qin Luo's aura changed.
His entire body exuded a sharpness that made Liu Changhe, who was about to reprimand Qin Luo, fall silent.
Golden Edge Mountain-Splitting Strike!
This was the most aggressive move in the Four Symbols Sword Technique. Once executed, it was unstoppable and carried immense penetrating power. Qin Luo was confident it could shatter Ye Chen's turtle shell.
He unleashed the sword again, with an unstoppable momentum, and even the air seemed to cry out in sorrow.
The speed of this strike was incredibly fast. As the sword tip touched the turtle shell, under Ye Chen's incredulous gaze, the shell began to crack further.
It was as if the mournful cry of a turtle echoed, and the shell made cracking sounds as it started to break.
"Impossible!" Ye Chen exclaimed.
A pleasant voice resonated in his ear, "Chen'er, this person's sword technique has reached the Perfection Realm and possesses the most aggressive gold attribute! The Mystic Armor Turtle Shell can't withstand it!"
As the female voice fell, the turtle shell began to shatter.
On the high platform, a woman who had been indifferent to everything happening here suddenly stood up in shock when Qin Luo executed the Fire Dance of Nine Heavens, "That's another move from the Four Symbols Sword Technique! Qin Luo actually completed another move of the Four Symbols Sword Technique?"
Her gaze at Qin Luo was filled with a fiery intensity, and she immediately spoke to Liu Changhe, "Saint Lord, Qin Luo is a Sword Dao genius, with unparalleled talent!"
Liu Changhe was no fool. He also saw Qin Luo's talent, and while he was shocked, he was also somewhat angry.
"Good boy, hiding so deeply. It seems he no longer has any sense of belonging to our Tai Xu Sacred Land! Elder Tu, stop this fight!"
Tu Shouyi, an elder of the Enforcement Hall, had long reached the mid-stage of the Cave Heaven Realm. He was the one who initiated this trial.
After Liu Changhe's order, he didn't hesitate and leaped towards Qin Luo.
As he moved, he angrily shouted, "Qin Luo, stop immediately, or I will kill you on the spot!"
He had always been displeased with Qin Luo, stemming from grudges of the previous generation. He had been suppressed multiple times by Qin Luo's master during past competitions and had long harbored resentment.
This time, he made his move with almost no restraint. As long as he could leave Qin Luo with a sliver of life, even if he crippled him, so what?
Ye Chen was just about to take out one of his trump card treasures.
But with Tu Shouyi intervening, he immediately gave up.
A Cave Heaven Realm expert could open a cave heaven within their body, which was like a small world. Their power had surpassed the human realm, and in this world, they were known as mighty beings.
Qin Luo watched as Tu Shouyi charged at him, completely unfazed.
The female elder on the high platform saw Tu Shouyi's merciless attack and immediately spoke, "Saint Lord, Elder Tu, he..."
Liu Changhe raised his hand to interrupt her, "Elder Tu, have some restraint. Some disciples, no matter how talented, cannot be so unruly. It's necessary to teach them a lesson."
Closer, closer, just as Tu Shouyi was about to suppress Qin Luo on the spot.
An ancient, powerful aura suddenly emerged.
A familiar object to all the disciples of Tai Xu Sacred Land appeared.
Boom! The Tai Xu Bell appeared!
Bang! The Tai Xu Bell struck Tu Shouyi hard.
Ye Chen, standing before Qin Luo, widened his eyes in disbelief, "That's the Tai Xu Bell!"
He knew very well that the Tai Xu Bell was currently in his ring, in his master's possession. How could it suddenly appear outside?
And it seemed to be in Qin Luo's hands, which was simply absurd!
"Surprised, aren't you?" Qin Luo's words pulled him back to reality.
A sword thrust toward his chest.
Take advantage of your enemy's weakness to claim their life!
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