The hall was silent.
Ye Xuan’s strength had undergone a seismic shift!
Whether cultivating the Dao or the sword, it all came down to the heart.
Moments ago, Ye Xuan had achieved a breakthrough in his mindset—a qualitative change in thought!
This was the *Divine Change Realm*!
A qualitative change in thought brought far more than a mere boost in strength!
Before Ye Xuan, the young man’s face was grim. When Ye Xuan struck, he hadn’t even reacted.
What did that mean?
Ye Xuan’s strength far surpassed his own!
Ye Xuan stared at him, “Didn’t you love to laugh? Why stop now?”
The young man met his gaze, “Kill me?”
He smirked, “Think carefully. Killing me might feel good now, but have you considered the consequences? I’m not alone—I represent a massive force!”
Ye Xuan looked at him, “If I let you go, will our grudge be settled?”
The young man froze, then said, “Yes!”
But Ye Xuan’s right hand suddenly thrust forward.
*Whoosh!*
The Qingxuan Sword pierced his brow, blood spraying.
The crowd gasped.
*He really killed him?*
The young man’s eyes widened, disbelief flooding them. “I said yes!”
Ye Xuan stared at him, “I don’t believe you!”
As he spoke, the Qingxuan Sword absorbed the young man’s soul, and his storage ring flew into Ye Xuan’s hand.
*Never trust an enemy’s words!*
Had he not reforged his Dao heart, this young man would’ve been the first to kick him while he was down—no, he already had.
On the stage, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion woman looked awkward. Fighting was forbidden in the hall!
But Ye Xuan wasn’t ordinary.
Best to pretend she saw nothing!
Ye Xuan pocketed the ring and left.
In the hall, the powerhouses watched him, some curious.
Outside, Ye Xuan looked skyward, lost in thought.
*Confidence!*
Qin Guan had awakened him. All along, he’d ignored a critical issue: his confidence stemmed from Qing’er.
*With Qing’er, I’m untouchable!*
The more he thought this, the more he crippled himself!
Back in Qing City, without his father or Qing’er, hadn’t he still carved his own path?
Life needed opportunities and benefactors, but pinning all hopes on them was putting the cart before the horse.
In Qing City, he was just Ye Xuan.
Now, he was the son of the Azure Shirt Sword Master, the brother of the Chosen One…
Reflecting, Ye Xuan sighed softly.
These identities were shackles.
When people mentioned his father, they gave a thumbs-up: one of the Three Swords, unrivaled in his era.
Centuries from now, how would people describe him?
The Azure Shirt Sword Master’s son?
The Chosen One’s brother?
A second-generation heir?
Ye Xuan closed his eyes. *One must have self-awareness!*
You could be shameless or flashy, but you needed strength. His father was shameless, yet no one criticized him. Why? Because he had power!
After a long moment, Ye Xuan opened his eyes and walked into the distance.
*Three Swords, invincible?*
No one was born invincible. If his father, Qing’er, and big brother could be invincible, why couldn’t he?
His mindset transformed radically!
The Three Swords were no longer untouchable in his heart!
*Surpass them!*
He now harbored the ambition to surpass them.
He knew it would be incredibly difficult, but he’d strive for it, making it his lifelong goal!
Suddenly, the space-time before him trembled, and a middle-aged man stepped out.
It was Mu Xu, the Spirit Demon Clan leader!
Mu Xu looked at Ye Xuan, “Pavilion Master Qin has left the Guanxuan Universe. No one’s protecting you now, you—”
Before he finished, a sword pierced his brow!
*Boom!*
Mu Xu’s body froze, eyes wide with disbelief.
Ye Xuan walked up, looked skyward, and with a flick of his sword, Mu Xu’s head soared, shattering space-time and entering an unknown star domain.
In that domain stood a middle-aged man—the Lord of the Five Elements of the Southern Domain!
Ye Xuan stared at him, grinning, “You’re the Lord of the Five Elements, yet you keep sending small fries to harass me. Fun? Come, let’s fight. If I die, both Heavenly Pulses on me are yours!”
*Challenging the Lord of the Five Elements!*
In the starry sky, the Lord gazed down, silent.
A middle-aged man stepped out from behind him, looking down at Ye Xuan, “What are you, daring to challenge my master?”
His voice fell, and he vanished.
*Whoosh!*
The heavens tore open, a shadow diving toward Ye Xuan!
Below, Ye Xuan gripped his sword hilt, eyes closed, right foot lightly pressed against the ground. He opened his eyes, stomped, and soared, drawing his sword!
*Whoosh!*
A sword light ripped through the sky.
“Aaah!”
A blood-curdling scream echoed, and a bloody head fell slowly from the sky.
It was the middle-aged man’s!
“Divine Change Realm!”
Someone gasped.
*Divine Change!*
The highest known realm was the Guan Realm, and Divine Change was just below it! Divine Change was already at the pinnacle of the Guanxuan Universe’s pyramid!
A Divine Change Realm cultivator so young?
In the shadows, countless were shocked!
In the starry sky, the Lord’s eyes narrowed, his heart stirred. He hadn’t expected Ye Xuan to reach the Divine Change Realm so quickly!
Below, Ye Xuan sheathed his sword, looking up at the Lord, “The Heavenly Pulses were gifted by Senior Huanggu. What right do you have to take them?”
His voice fell, and he drew his sword, slashing.
*Buzz!*
A sword hum soared, and a sword light tore through the heavens, aiming for the Lord in the starry sky!
The Lord’s expression was calm. He pressed down with his right hand, and flames spread from the surrounding starry sky, instantly engulfing Ye Xuan’s sword light!
*Boom!*
The sword light burned to nothing!
The starry sky turned illusory, and Ye Capital below grew scorching hot, as if the city would melt. Countless fled the city.
The Lord stared at Ye Xuan, “You surprise me. I didn’t expect you to reach Divine Change Realm so quickly! I shouldn’t have hesitated because of Pavilion Master Qin—I should’ve killed you outright!”
Ye Xuan grinned, “It’s not too late now!”
The Lord nodded, “Indeed!”
His right hand slammed down, and a pillar of fire plummeted from the starry sky.
*Boom!*
The mysterious starry sky around the Lord began to melt!
In the city, people fled frantically.
If that fire pillar landed, whether Ye Xuan blocked it or not, Ye Capital would vanish!
Below, Ye Xuan stared at the pillar, fearless. As it entered Ye Capital’s airspace, he vanished.
Under everyone’s gaze, a sword light soared, striking the fire pillar.
*Boom!*
The pillar trembled, then shattered. But at that moment, a bolt of lightning shot down toward Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Instead of retreating, he charged, slashing at the lightning.
*Boom!*
An explosion rang out, electric and sword lights scattering, tearing the sky to nothing. The force sent Ye Xuan crashing into the ground.
The earth collapsed, forming a massive abyss!
In the starry sky, the Lord looked down, “That’s it?”
Ye Xuan wiped blood from his mouth, looking up. He vanished.
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!*
Three sword lights appeared above the Lord!
*Three Swords as One!*
The Lord’s eyes narrowed, a trace of solemnity in them. He switched to defense, pressing his right hand forward, forming a massive fire shield.
*Boom!*
The three swords struck, shattering the shield, forcing the Lord back thousands of feet!
Ye Xuan looked at him, “That’s it?”
The Lord’s expression turned feral. He glared at Ye Xuan, “No matter who’s behind you, I’ll kill you!”
His hands spread, and countless lightning bolts gathered between them, the surrounding starry sky trembling.
Ye Xuan closed his eyes, left hand gripping the Qingxuan Sword tightly.
The Lord vanished.
*Whoosh!*
A massive lightning pillar tore through the arena, obliterating everything!
Ye Xuan drew his sword and slashed!
*Draw Sword, Decide Life and Death!*
In an instant, he stacked tens of thousands of strikes.
*Boom!*
The lightning pillar shattered!
But the Lord appeared before Ye Xuan, punching his abdomen. At the same time, Ye Xuan’s sword slashed across the Lord’s throat!
*Boom!*
*Whoosh!*
Both were flung back.
Ye Xuan stopped, his body shattered, only his soul remaining!
The Lord stopped, his body also gone, only his soul left.
Both gravely injured!
The Lord glanced at his soul, his face grim. A teenager had destroyed his body!
Utter humiliation!
He looked at Ye Xuan, eyes closing, “Five Elements of Heaven and Earth, heed my command, condense…”
Countless Five Elements gathered toward him.
*Boom!*
The galaxy boiled!
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “Masters spar, stop at the point. Farewell!”
He turned and vanished.
In the starry sky, the Lord was dumbfounded. *I’ve charged my ultimate move, and you run?*
His face darkened. He waved, dispersing the gathered elements. But the space-time before him cracked, and a sword light slashed!
*Slash the Future!*
A standalone *Slash the Future*!
Ye Xuan’s full-power strike!
The Lord’s pupils shrank. Caught off guard, he could only defend. He raised his hands, a terrifying aura forming a shield.
*Boom!*
The shield shattered, and a sword pierced his brow, the force sending his soul thousands of feet away!
Ye Xuan appeared opposite him.
Little Tower suddenly said, “Young Master, didn’t you say no more flashiness?”
Ye Xuan asked, “Did I call for help?”
Little Tower: “No!”
Ye Xuan pressed, “I didn’t rely on Dad or Sis. I killed him with my own skill. Why call me flashy? Who says fighting has to be honorable? Who says you can’t use your brain?”
Little Tower: “…”
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