[Sword Tao +1,000]

[Sword Tao +1,000]

[...]

Hong Yuan’s Great Emperor Level talent played a huge role, and his comprehension in Sword Tao climbed higher and higher.

His eyes became even more profound and sharp.

Previously, Hong Yuan had a deep understanding of the "Dream Sword" Divine Power within the Sword Intent state, one of the five aspects of Sword Tao.

Now, he felt that his comprehension of Sword Qi and sword brilliance was about to catch up with Sword Intent. Although Sword Aura and Sword Light were still somewhat behind, they too were progressing rapidly.

It wouldn’t be long before he could completely control the "Five-Finger Fist Heart Sword," and then the deeper level of "Five-Finger Fist Dream Sword."

[School: Sword Tao (Grandmaster 86%) → Sword Tao (Grandmaster 98%)]

A sense of joyful fulfillment filled Hong Yuan’s heart, prompting him to hum a couple of lines, "The spring breeze has passed overnight, now the bright moon comes~"

「...」

The third stage of the Hundred Arts Conference began.

Ye Fengdao and the others followed Ye Qingcheng’s orders and gathered in the inner city’s Starry Pavilion, awaiting Hong Yuan.

"Brother Fengdao, who do you think Boss Qingcheng has invited to teach Ye Gufan a lesson?" the Martial Artist who had transformed into a Water Wing Wolf asked in a low voice, excitement apparent in his eyes.

Having been easily thrashed by Hong Yuan, he felt extremely dejected. If Wu Bufan hadn’t rescued them after Hong Yuan left, they probably would have been eliminated long ago.

During this time, he was so troubled that he lost his appetite and couldn’t sleep peacefully. He was therefore eagerly anticipating Ye Qingcheng inviting some of the top Heavenly Talents from the Ye Family to give Hong Yuan a lesson.

"HMPH. HMPH. Last time we just weren’t prepared. This time, we’ll definitely make Ye Gufan taste defeat," the Martial Artist who had transformed into a Golden Arrow Gryphon said, his face fierce.

Hearing his companions’ words, Ye Fengdao sighed softly, his hand firmly gripping the Flaming Wild Sword at his waist. He looked at these former Martial Arts Heavenly Talents of the Ye Family, who had once been renowned, now reduced to such short-sighted individuals. A wave of sorrow washed over him.

Because even he didn’t know how much longer he could remain lucid!

Ye Qingcheng, what kind of secret technique are you cultivating? To think you’d use our Martial Arts paths as cultivation fodder...

Ye Fengdao felt utterly indignant.

He vaguely hoped Hong Yuan could teach Ye Qingcheng a harsh lesson. But he knew it was impossible. A Great Saint grandfather alone was enough to ensure Ye Qingcheng’s invincibility, not to mention her father serving in the Heavenly Palace’s Star Observation Platform!

Thinking this, Ye Fengdao stole a glance at the main seat from the corner of his eye, then quickly looked away, assuming an air of detached composure.

On the main seat, Ye Qingcheng lounged with an air of languid elegance, her posture nonetheless regal and dignified.

Unseen by the others, Ye Qingcheng’s starry pupils suddenly dilated. They were indeed the legendary double pupils, a mark of the divine!

In her vision, colorful threads—violet, crimson, and azure—entwined the bodies of all the Heavenly Talents in the arena. These threads were being drawn by her Life Spirit Plant, the Phoenix Paulownia, continuously supplying her with cultivation nourishment.

According to legend, the Purple Gold Position is the most prestigious. Grandfather and Father said Ye Gufan must possess the Purple Gold Position.

Soon, very soon. Ye Gufan is about to step into my cage. After that, my cultivation path will undoubtedly become much smoother!

Thinking this, Ye Qingcheng couldn’t help but lightly lick her crimson lips, a gesture of pure seduction.

To turn the legendary Eternal Azure Lotus Reincarnation into her cultivation nourishment—this is an immense stroke of fortune!

HUMMM—

A little over seven minutes later, a sword’s cry resonated throughout the arena.

Everyone’s attention was instantly drawn to it.

"This powerful Sword Tao cultivation... it must be Ye Tianjian, right?"

"It doesn’t quite feel like him, but besides Ye Tianjian, I can’t think of anyone else."

"Fantastic! Boss Qingcheng is truly decisive. Knowing Ye Gufan’s Sword Tao is extraordinary, she’s having the even more superior Brother Tianjian make a move!"

Everyone was filled with anticipation, especially the few who had been harshly beaten by Hong Yuan before.

The distinctive sword cry rippled through the arena like waves.

A speck of azure Sword Light flickered, then gradually expanded.

Amidst the crowd’s eager anticipation, a tall, straight figure, upright as a pine tree, slowly emerged from the corridor of Sword Light.

The newcomer was none other than Hong Yuan!

"How is that possible?!"

"Ye Gufan, what’s going on?!" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Everyone was utterly shocked. The Water Wing Wolf Martial Artist and the Golden Arrow Gryphon Martial Artist, in particular, stood stunned, their mouths agape.

When Ye Qingcheng personally rose to give Hong Yuan a grand reception, their faces instantly turned ashen.

Meanwhile, in a corner, Ye Fengdao lamented inwardly:

So, in the end, even Ye Gufan couldn’t refuse Ye Qingcheng, huh...?

Alas, another Martial Arts Heavenly Talent is about to fall. This accursed world!