"Everyone, form the Shitian formation!"
With Mo Chenyu's cold shout, everyone quickly took their positions, their Xuan Qi surging.
Streams of Xuan Qi light emanated, forming brilliant formations in the air.
The dense and magnificent formation patterns eventually converged towards one point, the main controller, a powerhouse at the fourth level of the Life and Death realm beside Mo Chenyu, named Mo Hong!
The space within a few hundred meters was enveloped by a golden light screen. Mo Hong's aura rapidly climbed to the fifth level of the Life and Death realm. He held his sword and sneered at Ye Yun.
"I heard you're hailed as the number one Sword Dao genius by the people of the Eastern Domain. I wonder how much you're worth?"
Facing the oppressive aura emanating from him, Ye Yun remained as calm as ever, smiling faintly.
"You'll know my worth if you try, won't you?"
"Heh heh, you've got some nerve. You can still smile when things have come to this, no wonder you dared to barge into the Bai family to snatch a bride."
Mo Hong scoffed and said, "Coincidentally, I am also a sword cultivator, and I consider myself quite skilled. Today, I shall test this so-called number one genius of yours!"
The long sword in his hand was suddenly unsheathed with a sharp clang. As a fierce sword cry echoed, his aura became incredibly sharp.
At this moment, he was surrounded by soaring sword intent, its power truly astonishing.
Mo Hong's might was overwhelming, and his exceptionally potent Extreme Sword Intent caused many to gasp in admiration.
On the peak of Qianren Mountain, Yu Wenya frowned as she watched. "This person... his sword intent is formidable."
A guard beside her said in a deep voice, "This aura is a highly refined, high-level sword intent, perhaps only a step away from a top-tier sword intent. He is indeed a remarkable sword cultivator."
Top-tier sword intent could be considered the highest level commonly seen. Across the continent, those who could comprehend top-tier sword intent were rare even within the major Immortal Palaces. As for levels above that, only the masters of the major Immortal Palaces had attained them.
Mo Hong's proximity to top-tier sword intent was a testament to his considerable attainments in swordsmanship, and his combat power would undoubtedly be commensurate.
Hearing this, Lan Zhaoyue shook her head regretfully. "This is bad. Not only does that fellow have the Shitian formation's augmentation, but he also possesses such powerful high-level sword intent. How can he possibly win now?"
Yu Wenya pondered for a moment. "Indeed. Unless he has also comprehended high-level sword intent, or even top-tier sword intent, this battle will likely have no chance of victory."
When both are sword cultivators, the strength of their sword intent has a huge impact. If Ye Yun's cultivation is lower than his opponent's, and his sword intent is also inferior, then he truly stands no chance.
At this moment, Lan Zhaoyue looked at Lin Xueyan and asked.
"Speaking of which, you two, do you know the extent of his swordsmanship?"
She thought that as his disciples, the two girls would know very well, but to her disappointment, both girls shook their heads.
"We don't know. Master has never revealed his sword intent."
This answer made Lan Zhaoyue even more worried. After all, if Ye Yun's sword intent was extremely high, they shouldn't be unaware of it, unless it wasn't that exceptional and they simply hadn't mentioned it.
But if that were the case, then everything would be over.
After Mo Hong enhanced his strength, his powerful sword intent caused the onlookers to sigh with pity, all believing Ye Yun was in grave danger.
"Young Palace Master, do you want that Ye Yun alive or dead?"
Mo Hong, whose aura had reached its peak, turned to Mo Chenyu and asked calmly.
Mo Chenyu smiled, his voice laced with coldness, as he looked in Ye Yun's direction.
"Of course, alive. Cripple his cultivation and his limbs. I still have some matters to interrogate him about."
"And after that, I want him to witness with his own eyes as I marry his two beloved disciples."
This remark was undoubtedly poking Ye Yun's sensitive spot. Looking at Mo Chenyu now, his gaze was as if he were looking at a dead man.
Based on this statement alone, Ye Yun had already sentenced him to death in his heart. There was no way he would survive!
Mo Hong nodded slightly, his gaze also falling on Ye Yun, and he reminded him provocatively.
"Then, I shall make my move!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his Xuan Qi surged violently, and a crimson sword light flashed on the blade.
In an instant, a sharp glint flashed in Mo Hong's eyes, and he lunged at Ye Yun with immense power, shouting.
"Kuáng Tiān, Thirteen Slashes!"
The world-shattering crimson sword light, imbued with terrifying, brutal power, reached Ye Yun in the blink of an eye.
This sword strike seemed to cleave the sky itself. The surging Xuan Qi caused the onlookers to change color and quickly retreat to evade.
"Whoa, this guy's serious! Kuang Tian Thirteen Slashes, a Earth-grade Xuan Skill of the Fulong Immortal Palace!"
"And with such powerful high-level sword intent augmentation, one hit from this would at least leave him seriously injured, if not dead!"
"What's there to be afraid of? If you have the guts, chop me once. I won't even let out a whimper!"
"..."
The power of the Earth-grade Xuan Skill was astonishing, causing the heavens and earth to change. It was evident that despite Mo Hong's arrogant words, he did not underestimate Ye Yun as an opponent.
As the crimson sword light descended, Yu Wenya and the others focused intently. Even Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Despite their words of confidence in their master, seeing the opponent's strength, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for their master.
"Not bad, you've got something. But unfortunately, I've seen through it all."
Ye Yun stood in mid-air, his hands clasped behind his back with great nonchalance.
Facing the terrifying crimson sword light, his expression remained unchanged. Only when the sword light approached his body did he suddenly activate the Xuan Qi within him.
"Snow Trace!"
Mo Hong's sword strike fell, but unexpectedly, just before the sword light was about to strike Ye Yun, Ye Yun's figure suddenly dispersed into snowflakes, and his sword strike missed its target.
"Hm?"
Missing his target, Ye Yun's figure reappeared elsewhere. Mo Hong frowned, "What the heck? He actually dodged it?"
"What are you spacing out for? Is this all your sword technique is capable of?"
Ye Yun smiled at him, causing Mo Hong to snort.
"So what if you dodged one strike? I don't believe you can block them all!"
Mo Hong's sword tip suddenly turned, and he struck at Ye Yun with even greater speed and power.
Kuang Tian Thirteen Slashes, as the name suggests, consists of thirteen strikes. With each subsequent strike, the speed and power increase until the opponent is killed!
"Die for me!"
Mo Hong swung his sword, striking from an extremely tricky angle. But to his surprise, Ye Yun's figure once again transformed into snowflakes, easily evading this strike.
However, this was just the beginning. With two failed attempts, Mo Hong began a furious assault on Ye Yun, unleashing the third, fourth, and fifth...
But even as Mo Hong feinted and lured Ye Yun, Ye Yun seemed to see through his every move, knowing precisely where each strike would land and easily dodging them.
"Damn it, what kind of monster is this guy?!"
Mo Hong's movements became faster and faster, and the power contained within the crimson sword light grew more terrifying. By the time the thirteenth strike was unleashed, the space within several hundred meters where the crimson sword light descended was shattered, and violent spatial forces surged out.
However, Ye Yun remained unscathed, his movements graceful as he evaded this fearsome strike.
This series of evasions was nothing short of textbook perfection, especially Ye Yun's consistently calm demeanor throughout, which left the onlookers dumbfounded.
Elder Ye is too incredible! Such a powerful sword technique couldn't even touch him?
Seeing that Ye Yun was unharmed, Mo Chenyu, who was further away, became enraged. He roared at Mo Hong.
"Mo Hong, what the hell are you doing? Hurry up and finish him!"
He assumed Mo Hong wasn't going all out and was naturally furious.
In reality, after his thirteen strikes, Mo Hong was panting heavily due to the immense consumption of Xuan Qi, showing he had indeed held nothing back.
He was quite displeased with Mo Chenyu's roar, thinking, "If you're so capable, you go up there! See if you can even hit him?"
But he suppressed his feelings, as there was something he cared about more. His eyes were fixed on Ye Yun.
"Impossible! How could you possibly see through my sword moves!"
The previous attack was his most prized sword technique, yet it hadn't even grazed Ye Yun's clothes. The blow to his confidence was immense.
Normally, unless there was a huge difference in cultivation, Ye Yun, even with superior movement techniques, would not be able to evade his attacks.
Unless, of course, Ye Yun's swordsmanship attainment was far superior to his, coupled with excellent movement techniques, allowing him to achieve such astonishing evasion.
Ye Yun looked at him and said with a smile, "Why can't I see through it? Did you think comprehending mere high-level sword intent made you invincible?"
"Mere high-level sword intent?"
This statement made everyone exchange bewildered glances. Good heavens, there's probably only him in history who could say such a thing! Did he think high-level sword intent was as common as cabbage?
Mo Hong's brow twitched violently. Feeling insulted, he said in a deep voice.
"A mere high-level sword intent, you say? Though you are a sword genius, don't be too arrogant!"
"I am arrogant, so what? You gonna bite me?"
Ye Yun smiled, infuriating Mo Hong. But soon, Ye Yun's next words stunned him and everyone watching.
He slightly turned his head and spoke loudly in the direction of Qianren Mountain.
"Xueyan, and all sword cultivators of the Eastern Domain, today I shall grant you an opportunity. Watch carefully my next strike; you will benefit greatly from it."
"And of course, the most important point..."
Ye Yun withdrew his gaze, his fingers lightly caressing the Fenglan Sword, and he smiled.
"This strike will be quite handsome."
This time, the onlookers exchanged confused glances, and even Lin Xueyan was stunned.
Mo Chenyu, however, seeing this, immediately shouted furiously.
"Stop playing tricks, Mo Hong! Kill him in one go for me!"
At this point, Mo Chenyu had a bad feeling. He couldn't bother with anything else; killing Ye Yun was the top priority!
Hearing this, Mo Hong also snapped back to attention and immediately said in a deep voice.
"Everyone, assist me with all your might and kill Ye Yun!"
In an instant, every member of the Fulong Immortal Palace poured in 120% of their Xuan Qi output. Mo Hong's previously depleted Xuan Qi was replenished, and his aura grew even more formidable.
The outcome of this battle was about to be revealed!