E Yan arrived at the Divine Gate.
At this moment, the Divine Gate was completely deserted.
The grand formations inside the Divine Gate had all been destroyed!
E Yan glanced around, and in the next moment, she vanished from the spot, reappearing in the human world!
Upon sensing the countless human auras, she frowned.
She didn’t particularly like humans!
After a moment, E Yan suddenly said, “Have the people from the Divine Academy rebuild the formations. I’ll go investigate!”
Behind E Yan, a divine general quietly departed.
E Yan vanished once again, reappearing in an ancient city that was in complete chaos.
The sound of wailing filled the air!
E Yan scanned the entire city, a hint of mockery curling her lips, “Truly a lowly race. Even in such times, they still fight amongst themselves! How pathetic…”
Just then, a sword’s hum resonated through the city, followed by a voice that echoed from every corner, “This city is now under the control of the Sword Alliance. From this moment on, anyone who dares to cause trouble will be executed without mercy!”
The Sword Alliance!
E Yan’s brow furrowed.
Soon, screams erupted throughout the city, but gradually, the city began to calm down.
Seeing this, E Yan’s expression darkened.
Someone was maintaining order!
The Sword Alliance?
Without further thought, she vanished once more.
In the City of Heavens.
E Yan appeared directly within the Sword Alliance’s hall, where only one person stood—the Sword Maniac!
The Sword Maniac looked at E Yan calmly.
E Yan examined the Sword Maniac and then asked, “Where is your Sword Alliance’s leader?”
The Sword Maniac countered, “And who might you be?”
E Yan lightly pressed her right hand.
The Sword Maniac’s pupils constricted as she swiftly drew her sword and slashed.
Boom!
The sword light shattered, and the Sword Maniac was instantly suppressed by a mysterious force.
E Yan’s lips curled in mockery, “So weak?”
As she prepared to strike again, a man appeared in front of the Sword Maniac.
The moment E Yan entered the Sword Alliance, the Sword Maniac had already notified Ye Xuan!
Ye Xuan looked at E Yan, “A divine being.”
E Yan sneered, “It seems you’re not entirely foolish.”
Ye Xuan suddenly drew his sword.
A flash of sword light streaked past!
E Yan narrowed her eyes and flicked her sleeve.
Boom!
The sword light shattered, and Ye Xuan returned to his original position. But in the next moment, a sword appeared without warning before E Yan!
E Yan raised her arm to block.
Boom!
E Yan was forced back outside the hall!
Outside, E Yan glanced at her right arm, now marked with a deep sword wound.
She had been wounded!
Seeing this, E Yan’s expression twisted with rage as she glared at Ye Xuan, “You lowly human, you actually injured me!”
Ye Xuan looked at her, “That’s racial discrimination.”
E Yan was about to speak when Ye Xuan vanished again, reappearing right in front of her.
Domain of the Inch Sword!
As the domain unfolded, E Yan’s expression changed drastically.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
In an instant, countless sword lights engulfed her!
After a moment of silence, the sword lights shattered, and E Yan reappeared before Ye Xuan.
She was no longer in human form; she had reverted to her true self!
But her body was riddled with sword wounds, blood continuously seeping from her. In less than a breath’s time, she was drenched in blood!
Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s expression grew serious.
She was much stronger than he had anticipated!
The Domain of the Inch Sword had failed to kill her!
E Yan looked up at Ye Xuan, or more precisely, at the sword in his hand. Her eyes now held a trace of gravity, “That sword of yours…”
Ye Xuan swung his sword again.
Swoosh!
A streak of sword light, like a thunderbolt, shot straight at E Yan!
E Yan punched out!
Boom!
The sword light shattered, and E Yan was sent flying back a hundred feet!
Ye Xuan slowly advanced towards E Yan, each step accompanied by a sword light striking at her.
Flying swords!
In the distance, E Yan spread her right hand, “Divine Barrier!”
Instantly, a mysterious force surged from the heavens, forming a golden barrier before her.
Boom…
The barrier effortlessly blocked all of Ye Xuan’s sword lights.
Then, E Yan suddenly declared, “Reflect!”
With her command, the barrier trembled violently, and in the next moment, countless flying swords shot out from it, aiming straight for Ye Xuan!
They were even faster than the ones he had sent!
Reflection!
Ye Xuan was momentarily stunned but then stepped forward, not resisting, allowing the swords to strike him.
He absorbed them all!
Every single sword was absorbed in an instant!
Seeing this, E Yan frowned, “What kind of trick is this?”
In the distance, Ye Xuan took a deep, satisfied breath.
A thought suddenly crossed his mind.
If he could absorb sword energy, why not create his own sword energy to absorb?
Theoretically, it was possible!
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, thinking he must be crazy.
In the distance, E Yan said gravely, “Human, that sword in your hand…”
Ye Xuan suddenly erupted in anger, “Sword, sword, sword! Is that all you can talk about? Can’t you see me, the person? Am I not more impressive than this sword?”
E Yan stared at Ye Xuan, “You are indeed not as impressive as that sword.”
“Damn it!”
Ye Xuan was furious. He charged forward with his sword!
Swoosh!
A streak of sword light shot through the air, heading straight for E Yan!
E Yan sneered, “Even if the sword is extraordinary, the wielder…”
Before she could finish, her expression changed abruptly because Ye Xuan’s sword speed had suddenly increased dramatically!
E Yan stepped back, and the divine barrier reappeared.
Boom!
A sword light struck the barrier, causing it to tremble violently. E Yan was forced back repeatedly.
At that moment, Ye Xuan closed the distance, appearing right in front of E Yan once more.
Domain of the Inch Sword!
He unleashed the domain again!
Hum!
A sword’s hum echoed through the heavens as a sea of sword lights engulfed E Yan. But in the next moment, the lights shattered, and E Yan was sent flying hundreds of feet away!
As soon as she landed, Ye Xuan was before her again, slashing down with his sword!
Draw the Sword, Decide Life and Death!
With one strike.
Boom!
The space before Ye Xuan exploded, and E Yan was sent flying once more!
But as she retreated, her form began to blur.
She was leaving this space-time!
At the same time, Ye Xuan also vanished from this space-time!
Seeing this, E Yan frowned, “You haven’t surpassed the Divine Soul Realm, yet you can leave this universe’s space-time?”
As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and looked again at Ye Xuan’s sword, “It’s that sword!”
Ye Xuan glanced at E Yan but did not attack again.
After their exchange, he had a rough understanding of her strength.
With his current power, killing her would still be quite difficult!
And for her to kill him wouldn’t be easy either!
E Yan looked at Ye Xuan, “I never expected humans to develop to this extent.”
Ye Xuan smiled at E Yan, “Miss, since you look down on humans so much, how about we make a bet? One month from now, we’ll duel, to the death!”
One month!
E Yan narrowed her eyes, “Just you?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Just me.”
E Yan pondered briefly, then said, “Agreed!”
Rebuilding the formations would take at least a month.
She certainly couldn’t annihilate the entire human race alone.
She still needed the formations to do that!
Ye Xuan nodded, “Then we’ll meet in a month. I’ll come find you!”
He needed time.
And during this period, if she caused trouble while he was cultivating, it would be a headache.
One month in the outside world was three hundred years inside the small pagoda!
Three hundred years!
With three hundred years of cultivation, wouldn’t he be invincible?
Thinking this, Ye Xuan laughed heartily, “Miss, we’ll meet again in a month!”
With that, he turned and left.
E Yan watched Ye Xuan’s retreating figure, sneering, “In a month, I’ll see how you plan to kill me and save these humans.”
She then turned and disappeared into the horizon.
…
Ye Xuan returned to the Sword Alliance’s hall, where the Sword Maniac said gravely, “That woman is very strong.”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Very strong. She likely wasn’t using her full power earlier.”
The Sword Maniac looked at Ye Xuan, “Do you have a plan?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then asked, “Can our Sword Alliance summon our ancestors?”
The Sword Maniac: “…”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “I’m serious! Other factions can summon their ancestors. Shouldn’t our Sword Alliance be able to do the same?”
The Sword Maniac replied, “We can’t. But you’re the Sword Master’s son. Can’t you summon your father?”
Ye Xuan shook his head, “No.”
The Sword Maniac frowned.
Ye Xuan cautiously glanced around, then whispered, “Sometimes I suspect I’m not his biological son.”
With that, he returned to the small pagoda.
In the hall, the Sword Maniac hesitated, then muttered, “Was the Sword Master cuckolded?”
The man in green: “…”
…
Back in the small pagoda, Ye Xuan immediately sought out Yan Zhi. Seeing Ye Xuan, Yan Zhi quickly asked, “Young Master Ye, have you decided to surrender?”
Ye Xuan looked at Yan Zhi and smiled, “I’ve considered it, but I don’t think your Divine Path civilization is all that impressive.”
Yan Zhi frowned, “How so? If you experienced our Divine Path civilization, you would…”
Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “You mentioned before that you’re a mentor at the Divine Academy?”
Yan Zhi nodded, “Yes.”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “Then help me improve. Let me see how remarkable your Divine Path civilization truly is.”
Yan Zhi looked at Ye Xuan, “You’re trying to trick me.”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I just want to experience your Divine Path civilization. Look, I’m already this strong without it. If your civilization isn’t as impressive as you claim, wouldn’t I be at a disadvantage?”
Yan Zhi remained silent.
Ye Xuan continued, “Come on, let me see what your Divine Path civilization has to offer.”
Yan Zhi said gravely, “What if, after the Divine Path civilization enhances you, you still refuse to surrender?”
Ye Xuan raised his right hand, “I swear! I swear a solemn oath! If the Divine Path civilization enhances me and I still don’t surrender, then I…”
Yan Zhi suddenly interjected, “Swear on your family’s name!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Then may my father be struck down!”
Yan Zhi hesitated, then said, “That’s a bit too harsh… I believe you.”
Ye Xuan: “…”
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