King of Ten Thousand Years

”What?”

Gasps of shock erupted from the crowd below the stage.

Luo Tian suddenly turned the tables and launched a counterattack, catching everyone by surprise.

”Is that a Secret Technique to boost his strength?”

The blue-haired woman looked slightly stunned. She immediately swung her sword, slashing away the surrounding tempest of cold Sword Qi.

”Hmph. So you do have some skills. But using a Secret Technique this early... how long can you last?”

These types of Secret Techniques usually don’t last long and often have side effects.

The battle had just begun, yet Luo Tian had already used a Secret Technique. His defeat was sealed!

”I’d like to see how long I can last too!”

Luo Tian said with a smile.

The Celestial Sword Technique manual didn’t go into detail about the duration or side effects of its amplification Secret Technique.

SWISH!

Luo Tian transformed into a gust of wind, vanishing in a flash as he closed in on the blue-haired woman.

His figure flickered continuously around her, the Sword Light from his blade flashing rapidly. Countless storms of Sword Qi swirled around the blue-haired woman.

’So fast!’

The blue-haired woman was shocked.

Not only that, but Luo Tian’s attacks were also ferocious and relentless. Assaulted from all sides, she gradually found herself unable to keep up.

’This Secret Technique can even increase his speed?’

The blue-haired woman thought to herself. She naturally wouldn’t have guessed that Luo Tian was practicing a Celestial Level Body Technique Martial Skill.

’If I can’t keep up with his speed, I’ll make up for it with power!’

”Jade Wave Sword Tide!”

”Jade Wind Sword Waves!”

The blue-haired woman attacked with her full power. A series of fierce, unending waves of jade-blue Sword Light erupted, sweeping through the area like monstrous tides.

In an instant, Luo Tian and the blue-haired woman exchanged dozens of blows, fighting to a standstill.

”They’ve already exchanged dozens of moves, and Luo Tian still hasn’t been defeated!”

Someone in the crowd exclaimed in shock.

Luo Tian’s strength was greater than they had imagined!

”But Luo Tian is about to lose. The greatest feature of the Jade Sea Sword Technique is that the longer the fight goes on, the more powerful its Swordsmanship becomes!”

”In other words, the longer this drags on, the more terrifying Senior Sister Lu’s strength will become! She might even rival a Core Disciple at the Half-step Earth Element Realm!”

A Core Disciple explained.

The crowd suddenly understood, having forgotten this characteristic of Senior Sister Lu’s Swordsmanship.

In comparison, the Nine Heavens Sword Technique that Luo Tian practiced was incomplete. The power of his subsequent sword moves surely wouldn’t be able to keep up.

On the Martial Arts Arena.

’His Secret Technique... it hasn’t ended yet?’

The blue-haired woman was puzzled.

Not only that, but he showed no signs of weakening.

”However, the Secret Technique’s duration will eventually run out, while my Swordsmanship will only grow stronger. You’re destined to lose!”

The blue-haired woman’s expression was cold and proud. Immersing herself in her own Swordsmanship, she executed her techniques continuously, her speed increasing!

WHOOSH!

As the jade-blue Sword Light howled, the faint sound of crashing waves could be heard, and the might of her Swordsmanship was terrifying.

The blue-haired woman’s Sword Techniques grew more and more fearsome.

But just then, an ethereal Sword Mark flickered in Luo Tian’s eyes, and the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi began to tremble. The power of his every strike increased dramatically, carrying a sharp momentum that seemed poised to pierce the nine heavens.

’True Sword Dao Intent!’

Just as the blue-haired woman was about to counterattack, she was instantly suppressed by Luo Tian again!

”Sword Intent!”

The blue-haired woman gritted her teeth.

True Sword Dao Intent greatly amplified the power of one’s Swordsmanship, and it also had a suppressive effect on opponents who used swords.

’However, using Sword Intent for a long time is mentally exhausting. Let’s see how long you can hold on!’

The blue-haired woman thought to herself.

She hadn’t even realized that her own mindset had completely changed.

At the beginning, she had planned on crushing Luo Tian.

Now, she was just waiting for him to collapse.

”What’s going on? Senior Sister Lu is being completely suppressed by Luo Tian!”

”Luo Tian is using a Secret Technique and Sword Intent! The consumption must be enormous. He definitely won’t last long. He’s bound to lose!”

The crowd below discussed amongst themselves.

However, as time went on, Luo Tian’s assault didn’t weaken. Instead, it grew stronger and stronger.

That was because Luo Tian had also blended in a bit of his Divine Vein Power. Combined with the Ice Trace Sword, it radiated a bone-chilling, azure Cold Power.

His Sword Technique and Body Technique were flawless, swift, and domineering, completely locking down the blue-haired woman and making it impossible for her to break through!

Furthermore, wisps of dark, tyrannical Cold Sword Qi began to corrode the blue-haired woman’s body.

PFFT!

An elegant, sharp glint of cold Sword Light streaked across the blue-haired woman’s face, slicing off a lock of hair and leaving a bloody mark on her ear.

”Senior Sister Lu is injured!”

The sharp-featured man cried out in disbelief.

”This is not good!”

Qiao Hai’s expression darkened.

The combat prowess Luo Tian was displaying had surpassed everyone’s expectations.

The blue-haired woman had been suppressed by Luo Tian from start to finish, with no chance to fight back!

If this trend continued, the blue-haired woman would lose!

”Luo Tian already possesses the combat strength of a Core Disciple!”

Another Core Disciple said.

”You’re courting death!”

The blue-haired woman flew into a rage.

Her fantasy of trampling Luo Tian was utterly shattered. On the contrary, she was the one being suppressed by him, and now she was even injured.

”Heaven and Water in One Line!”

The True Qi in her body erupted. Her hair and robes whipped about wildly, and her sword rippled with jade-blue waves that shot into the sky, stirring the very clouds.

With a single slash, a brilliant, condensed beam of jade-blue Sword Light bloomed with radiant light, illuminating the heavens and earth.

This ultimate, peak sword strike shattered Luo Tian’s offensive and slashed towards his head!

”Sword Rolling Residual Clouds!”

Luo Tian’s gaze hardened. Without a trace of fear, he met the attack head-on!

A whirlwind of icy cold, sharp Sword Qi rushed out, churning rapidly in a vortex that gradually expanded!

This sword strike resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, exuding an aura of the cold, vast sky as it engulfed and shredded all matter.

BOOM! SHK SHK SHK!

The blue-haired woman’s killing move landed on ”Sword Rolling Residual Clouds.” The two ferocious Sword Techniques clashed in an incredibly fierce collision.

The sound of Sword Qi slicing back and forth rang out continuously.

At a certain moment, the more than ten-meter-long jade-blue Sword Light was completely annihilated, vanishing without a trace!

VROOOM!

The residual Icy Cold Sword Qi blasted outward, sweeping past the blue-haired woman. It broke through her Protective True Qi and left several bloody marks on her body!

The blue-haired woman staggered back several steps, unable to believe that her strongest killing move had been broken by Luo Tian’s head-on assault!

”No! I can’t possibly lose!”

The blue-haired woman’s expression turned crazed as she launched a desperate counterattack.

But having lost her reason, her openings were even more numerous. She was like a child swinging a hammer—her threat was greatly diminished.

SHK! SHK!

Her arm and thigh were once again cut by Luo Tian’s Sword Qi, and a cold chill invaded her body.

At a certain point, the Qi Sea Spiritual Vortex within the blue-haired woman’s body began to spin and churn wildly, and her True Qi surged forth.

Clearly, this was a Secret Technique to boost her strength.

But just then, Luo Tian unleashed a Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand. A massive, heavy, lustrous-yellow Palm Force shot out with unparalleled ferocity!

With this palm, Luo Tian also utilized a True Intent of Palm Technique, which carried a grand momentum that seemed to blot out the sky.

The few beams of Sword Light the blue-haired woman slashed at it only left marks a few inches deep; they couldn’t shake the Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand at all!

BAM! PFFT!

The Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand struck the blue-haired woman, shattering her Protective True Qi. Her body flew off the Martial Arts Arena as she spat out a mouthful of blood.

”You’ve lost!”

Luo Tian stood tall on the Martial Arts Arena, looking down at the blue-haired woman from above.

A dead silence fell over the surroundings.

A Core Disciple had been defeated!

Luo Tian, on the other hand, had no obvious injuries.

It was, by all accounts, a crushing victory!

But before the fight began, no one had expected this result. Even halfway through, no one thought it would end this way.

It was only when the blue-haired woman was defeated that everyone finally realized just how terrifying Luo Tian’s strength truly was.

’This is bad! Luo Tian’s growth rate is far beyond my expectations. I must tell Master!’

Qiao Hai departed immediately.

Before, he couldn’t even be bothered to make a move against Luo Tian.

But after witnessing this battle, a sense of urgency grew in his heart. It felt as if Luo Tian could catch up to him at any moment!

’I’ll break through to the Earth Element Realm soon. After I get some opportunities at the Celestial Pride Conference, he’ll never be able to catch up to me!’

Qiao Hai dismissed the thought and quickly left.

”Luo Tian, congratulations on becoming a Core Disciple!”

Ning Xin came forward to congratulate him.

”A Core Disciple!”

The surrounding spectators were shaken to their core.

According to the rules of the Yunxiao Sect, if you challenge a Core Disciple and win, you take their place!

This battle was fair and square, with many spectators as witnesses.

Without a doubt, Luo Tian had taken the blue-haired woman’s place and become a new Core Disciple!

Before, because of the Third Elder, most disciples didn’t dare to get too close to Luo Tian.

But despite the Third Elder’s suppression, Luo Tian had remained unharmed and had even become a Core Disciple in such a short time!

These senior disciples, who weren’t familiar with Luo Tian, now felt a genuine sense of admiration for him.

SWISH!

Luo Tian flew down from the Martial Arts Arena and departed with a flourish.

’I didn’t expect the Celestial Sword Technique to last this long.’

From the beginning of the battle to the end, there were no obvious signs of faltering.

Moreover, Luo Tian didn’t feel any side effects, just a relatively large consumption of True Qi and mental energy.

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News of Luo Tian defeating a Core Disciple spread quickly, causing a sensation throughout the entire Upper Sect disciple circle and even alarming the Sect’s upper echelons!

A Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer disciple becoming a Core Disciple—something like this hadn’t happened in the Yunxiao Sect for a thousand years.

Core Disciples, as the name implies, were core members of the Sect who enjoyed extremely high-level treatment.

Luo Tian’s status and position had undergone a world-shaking transformation!

”Congratulations, Junior Luo, on becoming a Core Disciple! This is just a small token of my esteem.”

That very day, many disciples heard the news and came to visit, some even bringing congratulatory gifts.

The true purpose of some of these disciples was to resolve old grudges.

Previously, due to the Third Elder’s influence, the Upper Sect Disciples had all ostracized Luo Tian, sneering at him and deliberately targeting him.

But now, Luo Tian had become the youngest Core Disciple in history, receiving great attention and focused cultivation from the Sect’s upper echelons!

Even the Third Elder would find it very difficult to suppress or target Luo Tian anymore!

That was why these disciples were now thinking of befriending him or resolving their past conflicts!

Luo Tian received his guests amiably, not bothering to dwell on past minor conflicts.

”Congratulations, Nephew Luo, on being ranked among the Core Disciples!”

Several Stewards slowly approached.

These were all Stewards Luo Tian had encountered in the Lower Sect.

The ones who left a deeper impression on him were Steward Li, who had been in charge of the assessment, and the Steward who managed the Gambling Platform.

A short while later, Elder Fang Qi and two of his Elder friends also arrived in person.

”Elder Fang is here too!”

The disciples and Stewards called out, somewhat flustered.

”Good lad! To think you became a Core Disciple so quickly!”

Elder Fang Qi’s face was all smiles as he praised him.

He felt a little regretful. He had originally intended to take Luo Tian as his disciple but hadn’t dared to act because of the Third Elder.

Luo Tian had a good impression of Elder Fang Qi.

Back outside the Four Grotto Heavens, Elder Fang Qi had sent him a telepathic message reminding him to find a master as soon as possible. This proved that Elder Fang Qi was on his side and looking out for his best interests.

At the edge of the crowd.

”Junior Sister Ke, I heard you were somewhat acquainted with Luo Tian back in the Lower Sect?”

A senior disciple sidled up to Ke Yuexuan.

”What of it?”

Ke Yuexuan had a rather deep impression of this senior disciple.

He was the one who had told her back then that Luo Tian had offended the Third Elder, and for her own safety, it was best to stay away from him.

Later, this same senior disciple had also pursued her quite aggressively.

But now, this senior disciple was wearing a fawning smile. ”Please don’t mind what happened before, Junior Sister. Allow me to offer you a toast!”

Ke Yuexuan was quite surprised. Because of Luo Tian, her own status had been affected.

When she had first entered the Upper Sect, she was at the bottom of the hierarchy and was coveted by many senior disciples for her beauty.

Now, even the senior disciples who were usually so high and mighty were being polite and showing an interest in befriending her.