The howling flames swirled around Ye Yang, who at this moment seemed like a celestial being descended from the heavens. The Fire God Fragment True Qi surging within him was at least twice as strong as it had been two days ago. It seemed that Zeng Xuan's almost absurd training methods were indeed very effective, but these past two days had been too difficult to look back on.
...
Peng Yue'er stood motionless, gazing at Ye Yang with a pair of beautiful eyes filled with fury.
Ye Yang looked back at Peng Yue'er, his voice deep and powerful: "I know we have had some past grievances, and perhaps Ye Batian has wronged you, but that does not justify your brutal harm to others. Ye Shuang has clearly already lost, yet you injured him in one arm. How can a girl be so cruel?"
Peng Yue'er sneered: "Stop talking nonsense; prepare to die!"
In an instant, the beautiful girl's eyes were filled with killing intent, clearly ready to strike.
"Swish!"
A layer of intense flames enveloped the long sword in Peng Yue'er's hand, infused with Fire God Power. The Ninth Rank sword buzzed and trembled, nearly unable to withstand the overwhelming force.
Ye Yang Blade pointed directly at her, his eyes calm and indifferent.
"Hmph, die!"
With a sudden cry, Peng Yue'er leaped into the air, her delicate figure suspended mid-air as her long sword transformed into countless Flame Sword shadows raining down indiscriminately!
In the stands, Ye Nantian was taken aback: "Heavens, this is... Blazing Sword Rain? How could she possibly learn the Martial Arts Manual of the Profound Level Intermediate Technique?"
Blazing Sword Rain, this intricate Martial Arts Manual, required a certain level of strength to execute. Generally, only those at Earth Level Six could master it proficiently. This devastating Martial Arts Manual, now unleashed by the beautiful girl Peng Yue'er, was incredibly fierce!
Around them, members of the Fire God Clan watched Ye Yang on stage, all breaking into a sweat. Many exclaimed loudly: "Ye Family kid is in danger!"
However, on stage, Ye Yang's eyes were exceptionally clear as he calmly observed the rain of Flame Sword. With one hand, he made a circular motion above his head, and silently a mysterious aura began to dance above him!
"Bang bang bang!"
The Dueling Platform erupted with a series of explosive sounds as Peng Yue'er unleashed dozens of Flame Sword strikes in an instant, sending debris flying from the stone floor. The fierce energy howled through the air, and the flames were so intense that it felt as if the air itself was about to boil!
Flames shot up into the sky as Peng Yue'er gracefully landed, while Ye Yang's position had already turned into a sea of fire.
"Hmph, serves him right!" Peng Yue'er pouted angrily.
The crowd gasped; such intense Fire God Power was beyond Ye Yang's capability to survive. Everyone believed he was doomed, and even Ye Nantian stood up, his chubby face pale as ash.
However, as the flames dissipated on the Dueling Platform, Ye Yang stood at the center, holding his sword with an elegant demeanor, completely unscathed as if he had not just endured the high-level Martial Arts Manual Blazing Sword Rain!
Peng Yue'er was astonished, her mouth agape. "How... how is this possible?"
Ye Yang furrowed his brow and secretly wiped away sweat. Fortunately, he had mastered the Heavenly Level Martial Arts Manual Heaven and Earth Shield in recent days. The moment he was struck, he managed to summon the Heaven and Earth Shield for protection; otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by the scorching Fire God Power!
Furious, Peng Yue'er launched herself forward with a sword strike that came straight at him, devoid of any embellishment but filled with Fire God Power!
Ye Yang snorted coldly, sliding his left leg back a step to create distance. With a swing of his Blade, the vast Fire God Fragment True Qi surged into it. The clash produced a ringing sound as it struck against her Sharp Sword, sending sparks flying and forcing Peng Yue'er to stagger backward repeatedly.
"You! How... is it possible for you to block my attack?"
Peng Yue'er was stunned. Having been a genius girl of the Fire God Clan since childhood and surpassing her peers in cultivation level, she could not tolerate that her full-force strike could be so easily deflected by someone she deemed a "waste" like Ye Yang.
Suddenly biting her red lip, Peng Yue'er shouted fiercely and summoned all her strength. The True Qi surrounding her transformed from deep red to orange!
The crowd below was shocked, with Cao De exclaiming in disbelief, "Heavens! Earth Level Six!? Is this really the same Peng Yue'er? Truly a genius!"
At such a young age to have reached Earth Level Six was news that stirred up a great commotion. Many clan members stood up with wide eyes, eagerly anticipating this showdown between rising talents!
On the Dueling Platform, the atmosphere was charged with tension.
Peng Yue'er wore a fierce expression, surrounded by swirling winds that made her skirt flutter. Her long legs were clad in Silver Silk Boots, and flames danced beneath her feet. The long sword in her hand glowed a fiery red, resembling a Blazing Sword. The Fire God Power howled, its scorching aura forcing the guards at the edge of the Dueling Platform to retreat involuntarily.
Everyone's faces were marked with astonishment; no one expected such formidable power from a beautiful young girl.
Even Ye Yang had to regard her with newfound respect. Peng Yue'er had already reached Earth Level Six, surpassing him in cultivation. However, Ye Yang practiced not the Fire God Technique but the profound methods recorded in the Fire God Fragment. His derived Fire God Power was purer, and with his Seventh-Rank Flame-Breaking Sword far superior to her weapon, he still had a chance to fight back.
"Wow!"
An orange glow erupted as Peng Yue'er smirked, revealing a hint of pride. "Ye Yang, you can only blame yourself for provoking this young lady. If you have any last words, go tell them to the King of Hell!"
The light surged as Peng Yue'er prepared for her attack, enveloped in the aura of Fire God True Qi. Her sword was drawn back slightly, and the True Qi on the Blade condensed into an energy form resembling an orange lion's head, indicating yet another powerful move!
On the sidelines, one person could no longer sit still. Peng Feng slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed angrily, "Yue'er is actually using Raging Sword Roar? My heavens, her strength isn't enough to control this move! What if she injures herself?"
Nearby, the head of the Tuk Family looked horrified and coldly remarked, "She's gone mad! Completely insane. The high-level Martial Arts Manual Raging Sword Roar requires Earth Level Seven strength to wield. Does this Peng Family young lady truly want to kill Ye Yang? What kind of deep-seated grudge could lead to this…"
Outside the arena, there was an uproar as everyone held their breath. Peng Yue'er was gathering energy for an attack; the immense power pressed down on the Blade. Once this strike was unleashed, who knew what kind of destruction it would bring? One thing was certain: Ye Yang was doomed!
Unbeknownst to him, Ye Yang had already become a mere target in everyone's eyes—a trivial sacrifice for Peng Yue'er's rage.
Filled with pride, Peng Yue'er suddenly shouted fiercely, "Die, you worthless fool!"
"Boom!"
The Blade swung outwards, unleashing a powerful force directed at Ye Yang. The air echoed with beastly roars as the overwhelming Fire God Power coalesced into a lion's head figure, its fierce energy rushing towards Ye Yang. The entire sword strike was executed with precision and clarity, crashing forward like a shockwave!
"Bang!"
The sound of an explosion echoed, and the temple of the Clan behind the Dueling Platform instantly collapsed, countless stones and wood reduced to Ashes, as the energy of Raging Sword Roar was overwhelmingly powerful!
The arena fell silent, everyone holding their breath. Could such a fierce attack really be caused by a human?
Even the majestic and solemn temple was destroyed in one blow; what chance did Ye Yang have against the impact of Raging Sword Roar?
Everyone's gaze turned to the Dueling Platform, only to be astonished to find a large pit had formed on the ground. At some point, that kid had actually cracked the surface and hidden three meters underground to escape this disaster!
"Smack!"
Ye Yang leaped up and gracefully landed in front of Peng Yue'er, calmly saying, "Miss, you have already lost..."
"I! How could I lose? You're dreaming!"
Peng Yue'er continued to gather True Qi but suddenly turned pale, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The True Qi within her had almost been drained by Raging Sword Roar, leaving her unable to circulate any more energy.
With eyes full of hatred, Peng Yue'er said to Ye Yang, "Just kill me!"
Ye Yang sneered, "I'm not you; killing someone isn't that easy."
"Hmph, then what do you want?"
Just as Ye Yang was about to speak, a deep voice suddenly resonated from the air—
"Yue'er, don't worry. Leave the rest to me!"
...
The voice sounded as if a deity had descended from the heavens, loud and resonant. In an instant, a shadow appeared on the stage, gradually solidifying into a handsome young man holding a dark purple long knife. His chiseled face was filled with determination, and his black eyes were full of disdain as he stared directly at Ye Yang.
Peng Cheng, a once-in-a-millennium genius of the Fire God Clan!
Compared to Peng Yue'er, Peng Cheng is the true genius. At a young age, his cultivation is already unfathomable, surpassing Peng Yue'er and being hailed as the top expert of the new generation in the Fire God Clan!
Ye Yang has long heard of Peng Cheng. Not only is he a genius of the Fire God Clan, but he is also a talent highly valued by the empire, even summoned to the palace by the emperor himself and personally conferred the title of Heroic National Talent!
What does it mean to be a National Talent? It signifies standing among the elite!
Because Peng Cheng holds the identity of a “National Talent,” he enjoys considerable status in Liang City. Even the city lord, Pang Jing, must show him respect. The clan leader of the Fire God Clan, Peng Feng, praises this young prodigy and has entrusted him with the lifeblood of the Peng Family—the Martial Arts Emporium.
Unbeknownst to many, Peng Feng has already decided to treat Peng Cheng as his successor, as Peng Yue'er, being female, cannot inherit the family business.
Peng Yue'er glared angrily at Ye Yang, clutching her chest and walking offstage with blood at her lips, her previous commanding demeanor completely vanished.
...
Peng Cheng stared directly at Ye Yang, sneering, "Hey, trash, your next opponent is me. Although someone like you isn't worthy of my effort, since you just insulted Yue'er, I've decided to make you wish for life and death!"
Ye Yang looked calmly at Peng Cheng, remaining silent.
In the audience, hundreds of clan members widened their eyes in shock, many pointing at the stage exclaiming, "Oh my, isn't that Peng Cheng, renowned for his title of National Talent? Our pride from the Fire God Clan, the future bearer of our entire family!"
Clearly, Peng Cheng is a prominent figure in Liang City. In comparison, Ye Yang, the young master of the Ye Family, seems insignificant; being called trash feels like an insult to trash itself.
Of course, that was before with Ye Batian. Now, however, Ye Yang is entirely different. After decisively defeating Peng Yue'er, he remains unscathed; his cultivation is already enough to look down upon others.
Peng Feng clenched his fists tightly as he watched Peng Yue'er leave the stage. He then looked up at the duel between the two young men and sensed that this battle had become a pinnacle showdown among the new generation of the Fire God Clan.
"Hmph, Ye Yang, let me see what surprises you can still bring!" Peng Feng muttered through gritted teeth.
On stage, Peng Cheng exuded an imposing aura as he slowly walked forward, standing less than a meter away from Ye Yang. With a cold smile, he said, "Ye Yang, I don't know why your cultivation has progressed so rapidly in the past two months, but with your current strength at Earth Level Five, you are simply unworthy to be my opponent!"
Ye Yang looked at his opponent calmly and asked, "You were the one behind the massacre at Ye Family Forge, weren't you?"
Peng Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then a sinister expression crossed his handsome face. Lowering his voice, he sneered, "That's right. I had the Twin Demons of Wufeng Workshop do it. Those two have already been turned to dust by me. Ye Beichi's hard work and the Divine Weapon Rock Cleaving Blade are now in my possession. I also had someone injure Ye Beichi. What can you do about it?"
Ye Yang clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with rage. "Despicable scoundrel!"
Peng Cheng laughed coldly. "Despicable? What qualifications does a worthless lowlife like you have to talk about despicability? Hmph! After I kill you, I'll send someone to assassinate Ye Beichi. In fact, I'll personally take care of your father, Ye Nantian. What will you do about it? If you're capable, kill me now; otherwise, I'll uproot the entire Ye Family!"
"You bastard!"
Ye Yang erupted in fury, unleashing the Fire God Fragment True Qi that surged throughout his body. Flames swirled around his iron fist as he suddenly struck out, delivering a powerful punch directly to Peng Cheng's chest!
"Boom!"
Flames raged and soared as the two quickly separated after the fierce blow.
Ye Yang gritted his teeth and glared ahead.
Peng Cheng's expression remained stern; his shirt was scorched black at the chest where Ye Yang had struck. However, Ye Yang's punch had not harmed him at all; in fact, he hadn't even broken through Peng Cheng's protective aura!
"Oh my God! What incredible strength from Peng Cheng! No wonder he's a Heroic National Talent; Ye Yang's full-force punch was actually blocked by him!" The head of the Cao Family, Cao De, gasped in astonishment at the extraordinary abilities of the new talents from both the Peng Family and Ye Family.
Ye Nantian was restless, his eyes fixed intently on the stage. His fists cracked with tension as he felt powerless; both of these young men on stage were above him in cultivation level, leaving him no opportunity to intervene!
Even Zeng Xuan, who was calmly sitting in a chair, showed a hint of astonishment, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as he said, "Ah, it seems that Ye Yang is in trouble!"
...
In the Divine Dragon Cauldron, Qin Fang's voice could be heard: "Zi Yu, you cannot fight this battle head-on; otherwise, you will definitely suffer. Peng Cheng's strength completely surpasses yours!"
Ye Yang asked, "Grandpa Qin, is his level... Earth Level Six?"
Just based on the energy glow to judge strength, Peng Cheng indeed emitted an orange glow, which could be considered Earth Level Six!
However, Qin Fang shook his head and said, "Not quite. This only indicates that he has not yet maximized his power; the insufficient strength shows the signs of Earth Level Six. I can clearly feel that this Peng Cheng is at least at the level of Earth Level Seven. Ye Yang, you must be extremely careful!"
After Qin Fang's reminder, Ye Yang became even more cautious, staring intently at his opponent to guard against any sudden attacks.
Peng Cheng looked at Ye Yang and said with a smile, "Prepare yourself; it's time to die!"
As he spoke, Peng Cheng suddenly infused his voice with Fire God Power, picking up the Ninth-Rank Sword left by Peng Yue'er on the ground and throwing it suddenly. The sword embedded itself into the stone bricks below with a "ding," its resonance lingering for a long time. At the same time, Peng Cheng declared loudly, "Elders of the clan, today I am signing a verbal death pact with Ye Yang. If I accidentally kill him on this Dueling Platform, neither side will hold the other accountable!"
Everyone was shocked; it was clear that this genius, known for his National Talent, had developed a murderous intent and was determined to kill Ye Yang.
Ye Yang furrowed his brows tightly; this verbal death pact left him no room for maneuver. Did Peng Cheng really have such confidence in his own strength?
...
At that moment, the duel finally began!
With a loud shout from Peng Cheng, the power radiating from him shifted from orange to blue. Indeed, he had secretly stepped into the realm of Earth Level Seven!
"Die!"
A scorching palm struck Ye Yang's chest without any embellishment!
"Hmph!"
With a light snort, Ye Yang opened his palm, and the Fire God Fragment True Qi surged wildly. At the same time, a mysterious Void Power emerged, revealing the technique of the Heaven and Earth Shield!
"Whoosh!"
The two young talents clashed palms as they met!
"Bang!"
With a loud crash, both retreated several steps. Peng Cheng was completely unharmed, while Ye Yang felt a sweetness in his throat, as if he had been struck hard in the chest, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth.
Indeed, the gap in strength between them was too great; after one strike, the outcome was clear!
However, the most shocked person in the arena was Peng Cheng, who had the upper hand. His full-powered strike should have been enough to kill his opponent, considering he was at Earth Level Seven while the other was only at Earth Level Five, a difference of two levels. There should have been no doubt about a quick victory!
Yet, at the moment of their clash, it seemed that Ye Yang's Fire God Power contained some kind of gravitational force that invisibly reduced Peng Cheng's power by at least fifty percent; otherwise, he would have surely been killed in one blow.
"Ha, not bad! Let's go again!"
With a clang, Peng Cheng drew his weapon, which was none other than the "Dark Blade," an Eighth-Grade Weapon!
Ye Yang also drew his Breaking Flame Sword, pouring all his energy into it. The Sharp Sword erupted with countless flames, eager to unleash its power!
"Die!"
With a mighty swing of his sword, Peng Cheng charged forward. Ye Yang, holding the sword in his right hand, conjured a light shield with his left hand that transformed into a Taiji Diagram, revealing the profound Heaven and Earth Shield!
"Clang!"
The two weapons collided, sparks flying. Peng Cheng raised his eyebrows, realizing that his strength had been halved once again. Upon closer inspection, he suddenly understood that it must be Ye Yang's left hand shield causing the trouble!
...
Thus, Ye Yang managed to fend off his opponent with the Heaven and Earth Shield!
The two figures moved at incredible speeds, almost invisible to the naked eye. The air was filled with the sounds of blades and swords whizzing back and forth, and in an instant, the Dueling Platform was left in ruins.
The spectators watched in shock, the arena falling into complete silence.
Zeng Xuan smiled faintly, "This kid Ye Yang is quite clever; he actually understands how to utilize the profound meaning of the Heaven and Earth Shield. He truly is remarkable."
But just then, the two figures suddenly separated, and the outcome was clear!
"Ha! Witness my Raging Sword Roar!"
Peng Cheng stood high above, swinging his blade with ferocity as a beastly roar echoed. A lion-headed light surged toward the ground!
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