Desolate Devouring Art-Chapter 1011 - Fifth Match

Miao Jianying's feet skimmed across the arena as he retreated, while Fei Xuesong stood motionless, waiting for the slightest opening in his movements.

People called the technique the Assassination Sword because its imperceptible strikes resembled those of a hidden killer. Although it resembled assassins' techniques, it delivered a more sinister and refined execution.

But Fei Xuesong could no longer wait as Miao Jianying pressed forward, forcing him to the arena's edge. The Wind-Chasing Cross Slash would push him out of the arena if he didn't retaliate.

Just a few steps from the boundary, Fei Xuesong finally struck. He thrust his black sword like a venomous viper as a black wisp of sword aura neared Miao Jianying's neck. Fei Xuesong had refined each Assassination Sword strike to its absolute limit.

Gasps rippled through the crowd, stunned by Fei Xuesong's attack.

"What a fast strike!" someone exclaimed.

Liu Wuxie blinked in surprise.

Swordsmanship didn't rely on comprehension, but it demanded endless refinement and practice until the swordsman became one with the blade.

Miao Jianying was a formidable swordsman who wouldn't fall so easily. He had long anticipated this strike from Fei Xuesong.

Though they had never fought, Miao Jianying had stayed alert and spent the last three days analyzing his opponents. Fei Xuesong was one of his primary targets for analysis.

Miao Jianying's sword drew an arc and intercepted the Assassination Sword. The change in his technique was so abrupt that it left the spectators speechless.

"What an exquisite counter!" spectators cheered, impressed by how Miao Jianying deflected Fei Xuesong's attack.

Miao Jianying neutralized the Assassination Sword so quickly that he proved his skills surpassed Fei Xuesong's.

Yet, Fei Xuesong maintained his composure after Miao Jianying deflected his strike. Fei Xuesong's black sword twisted into a shadow, darting straight for Miao Jianying's throat.

The sinister nature of the Assassination Sword couldn't be simply descried as viscious. Each thrust struck without warning, and even the slightest mistake doomed its target to a swift death.

However, Miao Jianying also pushed the Wind-Chasing Cross Slash to its limit. Like the technique, he moved like the wind, and his sword carved crosses in the air.

Their swords clashed loudly in the arena as they exchanged hundreds of moves in the blink of an eye.

Only a few minutes had passed since their fight had begun, yet they surprised the audience with their constant changes in tactics.

They moved so quickly that no one could see their figures anymore. Only streaks of light shuttled through the arena, colliding mid-air as sword rays flashed around them.

Their attacks struck with lightning speed, and their transitions between forms reached peak precision. Miao Jianying swung his sword hundreds of times in a heartbeat, drawing gasps and cheers from the audience with every strike.

"Manor Lord Miao, your son's swordsmanship is exceptional. He will even rise to become a grandmaster one day!" Master Xue said. He could tell Miao Jianying had surpassed Yin Xue in pure swordsmanship.

Few swordmasters in Northern City had ever earned the title of grandmaster.

"Master Xue, you flatter him too much. He's merely a passable swordsman," Miao Feiyu replied. He wanted to feel pleased by the praise, but the heavy hearts of the Renowned Sword Manor overshadowed everything, and no one could predict the duel's outcome.

"Death Pursuit!" Miao Jianying roared.

"Soul Reap!" Fei Xuesong responded.

Their blades clashed, unleashing various bizarre techniques. Like two dazzling radiances, they charged at each other with everything they had.

Both refused to give an inch, knowing they couldn't afford to retreat.

Miao Jianying couldn't afford to lose, and neither could Fei Xuesong. If he failed, Miao Jianying would cost the Renowned Sword Manor its most crucial match. If Fei Xuesong failed, he would tie the duel and drag his team back to square one.

Though the First Sword Manor had a high chance of winning the duel, the previous loss had heavily disrupted their momentum.

Their swords clashed with a loud rumble, sending arcs of sword rays flashing through the air. Their collision unleashed a black vortex that erupted at the center of the Divine Sword Platform.

The terrifying sight and sheer force made everyone's skin crawl.

Though they appeared to be at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm, both had already stepped into the Quasi-Earth Profound Realm.

Shortly after, a mighty gale burst from the platform's center and tore through the battlefield like a storm and left destruction in its wake.

The shockwave flung the weaker cultivators into the air and sent them tumbling across the ground, ripping their robes apart. At the exact moment, two figures burst from the vortex.

"Cross Tyrant Slash!" Miao Jianying roared mid-air, gripping his sword with both hands. The way he executed an axe-like chop with a lightweight sword proved he had mastered the essence of swordsmanship.

"Fei Xuesong's situation looks dire now," someone muttered.

They noticed that Fei Xuesong failed to gain any advantage with the Assassination Sword. Miao Jianying perfectly countered his sword techniques, rendering his advantage useless.

Anticipating an opponent's tactics and rendering their attacks meaningless demonstrated true combat proficiency.

Fei Xuesong clenched his teeth as blood trickled from the corner of his lips. The earlier clash had placed him at a disadvantage and inflicted a heavy blow to his internal organs. Even so, he had no intention of giving up.

"Soul-Shaking Sword!" Fei Xuesong resorted to his strongest form in the Assassination Sword.

When he struck, a mighty gale surged atop the Divine Sword Platform like a descending doomsday. The sword's intent exuded immense pressure, making everyone's souls tremble and buckle.

"He's targeting the primordial spirit!" gasped several onlookers. That wasn't an ordinary sword strike as it directly attacked the primordial spirit. It bore similarities to Liu Wuxie's Soul Spear.

If Miao Jianying failed to guard against it, the sword could heavily injure his primordial spirit.

The Wind-Chasing Cross Slash emerged and formed a glowing curtain that enveloped the entire Divine Sword Platform. When he sensed the soul energy fluctuation, Miao Jianying immediately guarded his primordial spirit and channeled the Wind-Chasing Cross Slash to weaken the incoming soul attack.

Both combatants unleashed their strongest attacks with these two techniques.

Everyone from the Renowned Sword Manor held their breath and watched intently. This match would decide the duel's outcome, and they knew they couldn't afford to lose.

The First Sword Manor's members tensed with equal anxiety.

The two clashed with a hurricane of sword aura that erupted into the sky, their overbearing strikes and deceptive feints colliding in mid-air.

Their techniques collided and triggered a loud explosion that echoed through the Divine Sword Platform, making it shudder under the impact.

Thankfully, the array masters had placed layers of enchantments to protect the Divine Sword Platform. Even Earth Profound Realm experts would struggle to damage it in battle.

The lake below erupted with waves that splashed onto the surrounding onlookers. Such was the true power of sword dao techniques. No one could consider them ordinary sword techniques anymore; they had already touched the realm of dao.

Even compared to the Great Five Elemental Palm, Miao Jianying's sword dao technique lagged slightly behind. That alone showed how terrifyingly he had refined his swordsmanship.

Though the two clashed with evenly matched sword techniques and similar cultivation levels, Miao Jianying displayed a deeper comprehension of his sword technique. That insight proved the key to victory. Only someone who truly grasped the true essence of the sword could hope to defeat him.

As Miao Jianying and Fei Xuesong separated, their clashing sword auras painted an otherworldly picture across the sky.

Above the battlefield, two mist clouds formed as lake mist rose and shimmered with light.

Fei Xuesong coughed blood, a crimson arc trailing behind him as he painted the sky red. In the end, Miao Jianying defeated him. He didn't lose because of his cultivation or sword techniques but because Miao Jianying possessed a superior comprehension of the sword.

Everyone saw clearly that Miao Jianying surpassed Fei Xuesong in talent.

The blast sent Fei Xuesong tumbling through the air until he crashed onto the Divine Sword Platform outside the arena. Though the fight didn't leave him seriously injured, his defeat was unmistakable.

With that, Shao Yuanyi and Miao Jianying successfully clawed back two victories in the duel, tying the score perfectly. The last match would determine it all.

Everyone from the Renowned Sword Manor erupted in a thunderous celebration. They had managed to survive yet another round, but they had paid a steep price.

When Miao Jianying stepped out of the ring, blood trickled down his lips. He had also suffered damage from the last clash, though his wounds weren't as severe as Fei Xuesong's.

"Brother Liu, it's all up to you now," Miao Jianying said with a glimmer of hope as he passed Liu Wuxie.

He had fulfilled his duty by defeating Fei Xuesong, and now Liu Wuxie carried the burden.

Liu Wuxie replied with a silent nod.

The atmosphere around the Divine Sword Platform surged to its peak.

"Yin Xue! Yin Xue!" Cheers erupted from the First Sword Manor's disciples as they chanted Yin Xue's name.

Yin Xue slowly walked toward the arena, and the murderous intent he gave off increased with each stride.

Liu Wuxie headed toward the arena from the opposite side. He and Yin Xue met in the arena without exchanging a word.

"Who's that brat? Why does he look so unfamiliar?" some spectators mocked as Liu Wuxie stepped forward. Everyone had anticipated that Liu Wuxie wouldn't even get a chance to fight, but the Renowned Sword Manor had unexpectedly survived until the fifth match.

"I heard he joined the Renowned Sword Manor three days ago." Many spectators claimed to have insider information on Liu Wuxie.

"Are you kidding me? What could someone who just joined the Renowned Sword Manor three days ago possibly know about the First Sword Manor?" Disbelief rippled through the crowd and many believed the Renowned Sword Manor had set itself up for failure.

"Well, we'll just have to see how it goes."

Since the Renowned Sword Manor had chosen Liu Wuxie as their representative, there had to be a reason, so they kept watching to see how the fight would unfold.

The two stood in the arena with an invisible sword aura spreading outward.

Liu Wuxie stood calmly, his presence unassuming and devoid of noticeable aura.

Lu Yanghui had mainly recovered from his injuries and now stared at the arena, clenching his teeth. He couldn't bear to watch Liu Wuxie drawing all the attention, but the final match naturally captured everyone's focus.

"Young man, I don't know who you are. Surrender now, and I might spare your life," Yin Xue finally broke the silence.

He stood at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm. If he attacked, he would unleash overwhelming force and might crush Liu Wuxie to death instantly.

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