Chapter 937, One More Person

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

That was because cultivators from both sides felt that Lu Ye had taken advantage of the situation to defeat Xiao Xinghe, who had taken part in several matches in succession. It was a wonder how much power he was left with when he contended with Lu Ye.

 

However, the next opponent was in tip-top condition, but he was still defeated in a short time. It went to show that Lu Ye was an outstanding Real Lake Realm Master with ample heritage.

 

“One more person!” On the battlefield, Lu Ye kept a gentle smile on his face. Despite his brief words, the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators felt humiliated.

 

Instantly, a Fourth-Order Real Lake Realm Master landed on the battlefield. He wasn’t interested in having a small talk with Lu Ye. Before he even stabilised himself, he launched himself at Lu Ye, trying to catch him off guard.

 

A moment later, he retreated while looking embarrassed.

 

That was because he was also defeated by Lu Ye in a short time. Moreover, he carried with him a murderous intent while the other party was as mild as a spring’s breeze. He didn’t think he could ever have the same composure. Therefore, after he was defeated, he saluted Lu Ye and left without making a scene.

 

Lu Ye had won three matches with ease. The Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators cheered for him again.

 

The Grand Sky Coalition cultivators donned serious expressions. Previously, they were exultant when Xiao Xinghe successively defeated the opponents. Much to their surprise, they became on the losing side so soon.

 

Following three matches, some people realised something. Although Li Taibai was only a Third-Order Real Lake Realm Master, he had ample heritage. That was why he could easily defeat a stronger opponent.

 

Since both the Third-Order and Fourth-Order Masters were no match for him, they could only let a Fifth-Order Master take part in the match.

 

Usually, both parties would be equally matched in a fight like this. After all, both sides had Real Lake Realm Masters of different Orders. If a more powerful cultivator from one side took part in the fight, the other party would deal with it accordingly.

 

The only exception was what was happening now.

 

Despite that, the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators adhered to an unspoken rule, which was that they would only let a cultivator who was one Minor Realm higher than the previous contestant take part in the next match.

 

Since the Fourth-Order Master was defeated, the next one to go on stage would naturally be a Fifth-Order Master. Still, he was defeated in the end, though he had held on for a longer time.

 

Cultivators from both sides were dumbfounded. Initially, they thought Lu Ye had taken advantage of Xiao Xinghe’s injury to win the match. But now, the powerful heritage he had showcased suggested that Xiao Xinghe still wouldn’t have been a match for him even if he were in tip-top condition. Lu Ye didn’t need to take any advantage. He was there to make a name for himself.

 

The Grand Sky Coalition cultivators were relieved that Li Taibai would only defeat but not kill his opponents. He didn’t seem eager to kill anyone.

 

Since a Fifth-Order Master was defeated, the next one would be a Sixth-Order Master.

 

The Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators stopped cheering as they looked nervously at the battlefield. They wondered if Lu Ye could go on to win the next match.

 

One had to know that only the core disciples of the top Sects in Jiu Zhou were able to defeat much stronger opponents. It was already incredible that Lu Ye, a Third-Order Master, could defeat a Fifth-Order Master. Although Lu Ye had appeared at ease in the previous battle, the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators were not certain if he could defeat a Sixth-Order Master.

 

It would be understandable if he was defeated. However, if he could win the match, he would be a famous figure across the entire Dark Moon Forest Pass. Even the two Pass Leaders would reward him handsomely.

 

While the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators were anxious, it was the same case for the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators.

 

Although their contestants had retreated safely as Lu Ye had never injured or killed them, they were defeated, after all. If they still couldn’t win the next match, it would be humiliating.

 

“I’ll take on him,” said a young man with a sword holder on his back as he stepped forward.

 

A sword holder was similar to a weapon holder. Both of them could keep and nurture Spirit Artifacts. While a weapon holder could keep telekinetic weapons, a sword holder could keep flying swords.

 

Strictly speaking, Li Baxian’s bottle gourd was a sword holder. However, his bottle gourd not only could nurture flying swords but also keep wine.

 

Usually, only a real Sword Cultivator would hold a sword holder. Therefore, Lu Ye knew the person was a Sword Cultivator when he saw how the latter was dressed up.

 

When that person stepped forward, the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators were relieved. They were hopeful that this person could defeat Li Taibai.

 

“I’m Zhang Youlin of the Northern Profound Sword Clan!” He cupped his fists and squinted. “Fellow Cultivator, it seems that you’re also a Sword Cultivator.”

 

“Yes.” Lu Ye nodded.

 

“Why didn’t I see you using any flying swords?”

 

Lu Ye understood his intention. “Do you want to use flying swords against me?”

 

Zhang Youlin nodded. “Yes, if you don’t mind.”

 

“Sure.” Lu Ye grinned. As soon as he finished his words, his sword turned into a ray of light and shot towards the opponent.

 

Zhang Youlin remained in the same spot, but a Sword Cry was suddenly heard. The sword holder on his back vibrated as a Sword Light appeared and tackled Lu Ye’s flying sword.

 

The two flying swords clashed against each other with a clang as sparks were seen.

 

Following that, even more clangs were heard. They soon got into an intense fight as they respectively controlled a flying sword. They moved around the battlefield like two Dragons, which dazzled the spectators’ eyes.

 

Cultivators from both sides were shocked. That was because the power that Lu Ye showcased was inconceivable. Despite being a Third-Order Master, he was able to be a match for a Sixth-Order Master from the Northern Profound Sword Clan as they contended with each other using flying swords.

 

“Be careful, Fellow Cultivator!” Zhang Youlin bellowed as his patience was running out. When the sword holder on his back buzzed again, several rays of light appeared and skirted past the two flying swords before shooting towards Lu Ye.

 

Much to everyone’s surprise, Lu Ye remained calm and collected. As he infused his Spiritual Power into the Sword Gourd at his waist, several streaks of Sword Qi were activated. They then tackled and fended off the flying swords.

 

“Huh?” Zhang Youlin arched his brow. Realising that Lu Ye was truly powerful, he hesitated no more. His sword holder kept buzzing as more and more Sword Lights emerged and shot forward. A moment later, over 100 flying swords were cast. It was apparent that he had launched an all-out attack.

 

However, regardless of how many flying swords he cast, Lu Ye was able to tackle them with the same amount of Sword Qi. At that moment, the storm of Sword Lights covered their figures, making the spectators unable to see what was going on.

 

There came a moment when the Sword Lights split and turned into two Sword Dragons.

 

Beneath the respective Sword Dragons stood Lu Ye and Zhang Youlin as they confronted each other from a distance. As their eyes met, there seemed to be sparks in the Void.

 

The Sword Dragons growled and charged forward as they soon clashed with each other. Sword Lights flickered, and the flying swords cried.

 

All of a sudden, the two Sword Dragons came apart as the ferocious Sword Qi shot in different directions. Even the spectators had to dodge the attacks.

 

A lot of Sword Lights streamed towards Zhang Youlin, who donned a solemn expression. As he retrieved his flying swords, he turned them into a Sword Ward in front of him for protection.

 

As soon as the Sword Ward was formed, the streaks of Sword Qi arrived and streamed into it. The sounds of breaking through the air were continuously heard.

 

By the time the dust settled, Zhang Youlin’s Sword Ward had been shattered as blood streamed out of his mouth. He wasn’t injured by the Sword Qi. He had only suffered an internal injury as he had exerted himself.

 

On the other hand, Lu Ye was panting with a pale face. It was apparent that he was exhausted as well.

 

All of them fell silent as they couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed. The Grand Sky Coalition cultivators felt their hearts sinking.

 

A moment later, Zhang Youlin said something that they found unacceptable. “I admit defeat…”

 

The Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators broke into an uproar which sounded more like a series of growls. They could hardly contain their excitement and joy.

 

In a fight between a Third-Order Master and a Sixth-Order Master, the former had won the match. Moreover, the opponent was no ordinary Sixth-Order Master. He was a powerful Sword Cultivator from the Northern Profound Sword Clan who could kill much stronger opponents.

 

Nevertheless, such a person was still defeated by Li Taibai. Although the incident was inconceivable, it had indeed happened right before their eyes.

 

Naturally, the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators were exultant. They were no longer dejected because Xiao Xinghe had defeated their cultivators in succession. Now, they were overjoyed as they had turned things around.

 

One had to know that the people who had contended with Xiao Xinghe were just as powerful as him. The stronger opponents were only one Minor Realm above him. However, Li Taibai’s opponents were progressively stronger. He had even defeated a Sixth-Order Master, so he could give more joy to the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators than Xiao Xinghe could do for the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators.

 

“Senior Brother Zhang!” some people exclaimed, unable to accept the outcome.

 

Initially, they thought that with Zhang Youlin taking on the challenge, he could easily defeat Li Taibai. Much to their chagrin, even Zhang Youlin wasn’t a match for the other party. Who from the Grand Sky Coalition’s side could deal with him, then?

 

While the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators were exultant, the Grand Sky Coalition cultivators were downcast. Lu Ye took a deep breath as though trying to calm down the undulating vitality in his chest. He then lifted his sword and pointed at a particular Grand Sky Coalition cultivator before putting on a smile. “One more person!”

 

Everyone was flabbergasted when they heard that.

 

The Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators stopped cheering in an instant as they looked at him in disbelief.

 

Tong Shuyao, who was initially ecstatic, came to her senses and exclaimed, “You’ve done a great job, Junior Brother Taibai! Come back now!”

 

He had indeed done a great job by winning all five matches. He had even defeated a Sixth-Order Master. If this went on, no one from the Grand Sky Coalition could come out and contend with him.

 

Moreover, Tong Shuyao could see that Lu Ye had exerted himself in the previous battle. If he came across one more powerful opponent, he might not be able to defeat the other party.

 

Instead of taking on another opponent, returning to the spectators’ stand would be the best option for him.

 

Many Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators started persuading him to come back because they realised that Lu Ye was pointing his sword at the only Seventh-Order Master from the Grand Sky Coalition.

 

That person was the one who had gotten into a conflict with Xiao Xinghe.

 

Naturally, Lu Ye ignored the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators’ persuasion. He had decided to take part in the matches not only because he wanted to protect Xiao Xinghe. Since the beginning, his target had always been the Seventh-Order Master who had made things difficult for Xiao Xinghe.

 

Since the Thousand Demon Ridge cultivators were too far away from the other side, they couldn’t hear what the Seventh-Order Master had said, nor did they have any idea what had happened.

 

However, Lu Ye already had a Divine Ego, so he could sense everything that was going on.