Chapter 51: Southern Domain Wins, Iron Cavalry Deploys!
The Extreme North.
Hong Ying opened her eyes and looked at Yun Ming before her.
At this moment, Yun Ming's injuries had already healed.
However, his cultivation level had not yet returned to its peak.
Hong Ying stood up and said, "Alright, let's go."
Yun Ming respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. Are we going to find the rest of the Nine Heavens Division now?"
Hearing this, Hong Ying shook her head. "No, we are going to find my senior brother."
"Senior brother?"
Yun Ming was stunned and asked blankly, "When did Your Majesty have a senior brother? Who could possibly be qualified to be Your Majesty's master?"
Hong Ying glanced at him coldly and said, "Since I have recognized him as my master, he is naturally worthy."
Sensing Hong Ying's displeasure, Yun Ming immediately knelt down and said in fear, "This subordinate is guilty!"
Seeing this, Hong Ying nodded and said, "Do not let it happen again."
She was the Eternal Empress. How could her actions be questioned by others?
Moreover, her master's cultivation was unfathomable, and even she could not see through his strength.
Every time she probed, it was as if she was observing a chaotic void...
However, it seemed her master was unaware of his own depth...
Thinking of this, Hong Ying couldn't help but smile helplessly.
"Alright, let's go find my senior brother first, and then return to meet my master."
"Yes."
...
Meanwhile.
In the Hidden Path Academy of the Northern Region.
Sword intent whistled through the air!
"What... has Ye Qiubai actually comprehended sword intent?!"
"Earlier than Sword Senior, and this is already consummate sword intent?"
"Doesn't that mean Ye Qiubai has reached the level of a Great Sword Master in the later stage of the Purple Mansion Realm?"
"This is simply monstrous..."
If Sword Chaoming had the potential to reach the Sword Saint level,
then Ye Qiubai, as long as he didn't fall, would undoubtedly become a Sword Saint in the future!
This was also the reason why Huang Tianming wanted to kill Ye Qiubai on the spot.
If Ye Qiubai became a Sword Saint, it would be a fatal blow to the Sunset Dynasty!
At this moment, on the dueling platform.
Ye Qiubai held a wooden sword in one hand and looked at Sword Chaoming, saying calmly, "Make your move."
Sword Chaoming looked at the overwhelming sword energy, his eyes filled with excitement and fervor!
He had dedicated his life to the sword.
Now he had finally touched the threshold of sword intent.
However, the person before him, of the same age, had already mastered sword intent and reached the level of a Great Sword Master!
If Sword Chaoming previously had no target to chase and could only be admired by others,
now he had a target to pursue!
How could this not be exciting?
Sword Chaoming laughed loudly, his aura erupting without reservation!
His sword energy emitted a resonant sound, soaring to the sky!
It seemed to be singing with joy!
Seeing this, Zhang He couldn't help but look grim.
It was clear that Sword Chaoming had not used his full strength when fighting him.
Now, this was Sword Chaoming at his peak!
His aura far surpassed Zhang He's!
At this moment, Sword Chaoming held his long sword, sword light surging, and charged towards Ye Qiubai!
As he approached, Sword Chaoming swung his sword!
The sword, imbued with threads of sword intent, slashed towards Ye Qiubai's chest!
It carried the force of thunder!
The surrounding space trembled constantly!
As if it could shatter at any moment!
Ye Qiubai flipped his palm, and the wooden sword in his hand thrust towards Sword Chaoming simultaneously!
Immediately, the omnipresent sword intent in the world seemed to obey Ye Qiubai.
Following the wooden sword, it surged towards Sword Chaoming!
It was like a river of sword intent, imposing and terrifying!
Seeing this, Sword Chaoming's expression did not change, and his eyes were filled with fervor.
He had touched the threshold of sword intent but could not enter.
Now, his opponent was using sword intent to attack him, and he naturally would not retreat!
Sword Chaoming wanted to use Ye Qiubai's sword intent to help himself cross that threshold!
Dangerous?
Of course, it was dangerous!
And this danger was fatal!
But what is a sword cultivator?
For the sword, knowing something is impossible yet still attempting it.
There can be no retreat!
Once a step back is taken, a heart demon may arise on the path of the sword, making future progress impossible!
Sword Chaoming understood this principle deeply.
His sword heart would not allow him to retreat!
Thinking of this, Sword Chaoming's sword intent seemed to solidify even more!
The treasured sword clashed with the wooden sword!
The sword intent, like little fish, collided with the river of sword intent!
The outcome was self-evident!
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Sword Chaoming's sword intent was directly engulfed by the river of sword intent!
Sword Chaoming was instantly swallowed by the river of sword intent!
The elders below the stage changed their expressions, just about to intervene, but were stopped by a man.
Seeing this, the elder immediately said, "Dean, Chaoming, he..."
The person who arrived was none other than Wu Deshi!
Wu Deshi said, "Although Chaoming's aura is somewhat weak, he seems to have entered a profound state."
"Hmm?"
The elder relaxed, as the dean's words were surely not mistaken.
Everyone tightly watched the river of sword intent.
They were unsure of Sword Chaoming's current state.
The person hailed as the number one sword cultivator of the younger generation couldn't have fallen like this, could he?
Although, after today, that title would belong to Ye Qiubai.
At this moment, Ye Qiubai waved his wooden sword, and the river of sword intent dissipated into the heavens and the earth.
Revealing Sword Chaoming's figure within.
Sword Chaoming had his eyes slightly closed, and a profoundly mystical aura emanated from him.
Enlightenment!
Sword Chaoming had entered a state of enlightenment!
Wu Deshi's face lit up with joy.
Above the high platform, the dean of the Eastern Region sighed, "It seems this young man is about to cross the threshold and truly comprehend sword intent."
The dean of the Western Region, a bald man, smiled and said, "Dean Qin, this student's temperament and talent are excellent. How about you let him join our Western Region Hidden Path Academy?
Coincidentally, we have an elder who specializes in the sword and would greatly aid his achievements."
Qin Tiannan laughed heartily and said, "That won't do. Besides, Ye Qiubai is not my student; his master is beyond my control."
"Oh? Then I look forward to meeting this extraordinary person who can teach such a disciple one day."
Indeed.
The river of sword intent from Ye Qiubai had no attack power.
This was intentional on Ye Qiubai's part.
After all, he had no enmity with Sword Chaoming, and the latter's heart was purely dedicated to the sword.
This made Ye Qiubai want to help him.
Thus, he fulfilled Sword Chaoming's wish.
After half a day.
A sword hum sounded from Sword Chaoming!
A streak of sword intent soared into the sky!
Sword Chaoming successfully comprehended sword intent, reaching the level of a Sword Master!
However, he was still far from Ye Qiubai's level.
Sword Chaoming opened his eyes and looked at Ye Qiubai, saying, "Thank you. I owe you one."
Ye Qiubai smiled faintly, not minding it at all.
Then, Sword Chaoming voluntarily conceded.
After all, even after comprehending sword intent, he was no match for Ye Qiubai.
Wu Deshi stood on the stage, looking approvingly at Ye Qiubai, and said, "Ye Qiubai wins. This time, the Southern Region ranks first!"
The Western and Eastern Regions also had a spar, with the Eastern Region finishing last.
In the end, no one dared to challenge Ye Qiubai again.
After all, Ye Qiubai had already mastered sword intent, and challenging him would only lead to humiliation.
When Wu Deshi finished announcing the results.
In the sky, the Asura Iron Cavalry erupted with blood-red killing intent, sweeping towards Ye Qiubai!
Ye Qiubai's face changed, and he slightly lowered his stance!
At this moment, Huang Tianming stood up and shouted to Ye Qiubai from afar, "Ye Qiubai, do you know your crime?"