Low-level Martial Artists relied more on the inherent power of qi and blood in their bodies than on True Essence in battle. This was because the True Essence within them was insufficient to sustain them through a high-intensity fight.

"Storm Sword!" Ye Tian roared furiously, his qi and blood power surging explosively. Around him, stone slabs within a radius of several meters cracked in succession, and rings of dust-laden qi waves spread outwards. Behind him, a phantasmal image of a raging tempest seemed to materialize.

This was Sword Intent!

"Heavenly River Swordsmanship!" Hong Yuan’s gaze grew concentrated, and he too activated his "full power." Streams of great river-like Sword Intent phantoms were summoned by him, pressing forward beneath his blade.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM—

In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of blows. Afterward, they brushed past each other, surprisingly evenly matched.

What a pair of young Heavenly Talents... Ye Qianmei, already in her thirties, clenched the soft whip in her hand, feeling a pang of resentment.

Ye Yanmin sneered disdainfully. Hehe, not bad at all. Indeed, you’ve got some skill to be able to fight Ye Tian to a standstill. It’s just a pity you don’t understand what a Clan Elder truly represents. If it weren’t for wanting her brother to enter the main house in the most perfect manner, why would she have needed to intervene personally?

"Gu Fan, no, don’t!" Ye Xiner’s heart was suddenly gripped with terror. Watching the incredibly dangerous scene on the stage, especially as Hong Yuan’s throat was "nearly" slashed by Ye Tian’s longsword, Ye Xiner felt as if she were drowning.

She was suffocating!

Even the visitors from the Ye Family’s main house were intrigued by the battle between Hong Yuan and Ye Tian.

"Two different Sword Intents, not bad," the beautiful Ye Piaoxue from the main house remarked, her eyes lighting up in admiration.

Ye Tian’s father—Clan Elder Qing Shui—stroked his white beard and stated proudly, "To be able to execute a Martial Arts Killing Move at the third rank makes one a genius. My son, though only at the peak of the second rank, also possesses a Martial Arts Killing Move!"

Upon hearing this, the group of prominent figures on the second floor all looked up at Ye Tian in surprise. Even Ye Tiejian, the world-weary man from the main house, narrowed his eyes. If Clan Elder Qing Shui was correct, then Ye Tian could indeed be considered a genius even within the main house!

「On the stage.」

Facing Hong Yuan, who was clearly on the verge of defeat yet steadfastly held his ground, refusing to retreat from this desperate battle, Ye Tian felt a surge of irritation. After forcing Hong Yuan back once again, Ye Tian suddenly pushed his Aperture to its limits, instantly channeling thirty percent of his Silver True Essence.

"Ye Gufan, lose to me!"

"Sword Killing Move—Storm Sword!"

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Ye Tian suddenly tossed his cold sword into the air. Above the stage, a small, dark cloud abruptly appeared. A sudden gust of wind began to buffet Hong Yuan, forcing him "involuntarily" to retreat to a corner of the stage, where he desperately held on.

DRIP, DROP. Light rain began to fall above Ye Tian, then it intensified into a violent downpour.

And this torrential downpour—it was entirely Sword Light!

If Ye Tian were to unleash this torrential rain of Sword Light upon Hong Yuan, the consequences would be unimaginable.

To think he grasped a Sword Killing Move! What a monster! Ye Qianmei’s spirit trembled, and her soft whip slipped from her grasp, falling to the ground unnoticed.

Ye Yanmin sighed, then glared furiously at Hong Yuan, who was "struggling to hold on" upon the stage. It’s a pity. After Ye Tian uses this killing move, he will definitely be guarded against by Ye Long and the others. It will be difficult for him to enter the main house with such distinction from a branch family again. Useless thing! It’s all your fault! Just feel Ye Tian’s wrath!

"Gu Fan, surrender quickly! Just surrender!" Ye Xiner’s face turned deathly pale, her eyes filled with panic, as if she had been plunged into an icy cellar. She couldn’t imagine how Hong Yuan could possibly withstand this move. Because Hong Yuan’s strength was only "at the peak of the second rank!"

Sounds of regret, of malicious glee, of panic...

Hong Yuan, standing on the stage, heard it all with absolute clarity. Deep within his eyes, a mocking light flickered.

Watching Ye Tian’s impressive display of power, Hong Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. The show is about to begin.

Ahead, Ye Tian’s black hair danced wildly, his green robe billowed, and his intense aura was too overwhelming for others to confront directly, making him resemble a Sword Immortal descended upon the world.

Ye Tian, staring at the cornered Hong Yuan, sneered, "Ye Gufan, let’s see what you’ll use to defend yourself!"

Just then, Hong Yuan suddenly felt a brand-new surge of Qi locking onto him: the Clan Elder on duty!

If Hong Yuan’s strength were truly only at the peak of the second rank, then under this Qi lock, he wouldn’t be able to escape. He would be forced to endure Ye Tian’s attack head-on and die a miserable death. The timing of this Clan Elder on duty’s intervention was exceedingly ruthless.

Hong Yuan’s eyes grew cold as he gripped his longsword tightly.

Trying to kill me? Heh. he scoffed disdainfully in his heart.

Following his will, the Blood Tao Worm hidden within Ye Tian’s body began to activate!

"Go!" Ye Tian commanded, swiping his right hand through the air and pointing his sword-fingers at Hong Yuan. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The numerous Sword Qi, shaped like a torrential rain, suddenly sprang into motion.

But the next moment, a louder explosion sounded.

BANG!!!

He exploded.

Ye Tian exploded.

Ye Tian burst into pieces, transforming into a mist of blood that shot straight towards the Clan Elder on duty.

The Clan Elder on duty hadn’t even considered defending against Ye Tian. His entire focus was fixed on Hong Yuan; he never anticipated such a sudden turn of events.

BANG!!!

Another explosion resounded.

The Clan Elder on duty’s head also exploded. His headless corpse stiffly toppled forward.

The entire venue was stunned into absolute silence.

"No, Ye Tian—"

Ye Yanmin cried out in agony and hurried towards the stage, her movement technique impressively swift.

However, even quicker than her were the guests from the main house and the Clan Leaders of the branch families, along with others, who had been observing from the second floor.