Chapter 420

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At this moment, within the valley, on a square platform ten zhang wide and three zhang high, two figures stood firm. One of them, dressed in a green robe, had a handsome face and a calm demeanor. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent. The other, with a cold and stern countenance, stood silently, exuding an air of gloom.

By now, a crowd had gathered on both sides of the platform. On one side, a young man with an extraordinary presence and splendid attire stood at the forefront. A sword scar on his forehead did not mar his appearance; instead, it added to his cold and formidable aura. This was Zhou Xuan, the true tenth genius on the Tiyun List, at the peak of the ninth level of the Condensation Meridian realm.

Zhou Xuan’s face was cold as he looked at the green-robed man on the platform and said, “Zhao Qing, show your true abilities. Don’t let people underestimate you!”

“Don’t worry, Brother Xuan!” Zhao Qing replied with a smile. “On the Life-and-Death Platform, only one can walk away, and it will definitely be me.”

“Hmm…” Zhao Qing then sneered at Xiao Yuan in front of him, “Xiao Yuan, it seems that after entering the Shengyun Valley and reaching the fourth level of the Condensation Meridian realm, you’ve grown quite bold!”

“Are you ready to face death when you challenge me?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan clenched his hand, and a long spear materialized in his grasp. “Zhao Qing, I will kill you!”

“Is that so? Let’s see who will die today!”

The air between them was thick with murderous intent.

At that moment, an elder standing beside the platform spoke up: “The life-and-death contract was voluntarily signed by both of you. The match on the Life-and-Death Platform now begins.”

The elder attempted to mediate, saying, “Although the Life-and-Death Platform was established by the academy to resolve irreconcilable grudges between disciples, I still want to advise you both.”

“Let me ask you one last time, are you both determined to engage in this life-or-death battle?”

Zhao Qing nodded, and Xiao Yuan also nodded resolutely.

“Very well, the match begins!”

With the elder’s words, he stepped back from the platform. As the two were about to start their duel, the crowd around the platform erupted into cheers.

Qing Chengtian was also standing by the platform, his fists clenched tightly, his heart heavy with anxiety. On the platform, Xiao Yuan, at the fourth level of the Condensation Meridian realm, was already locked in combat with Zhao Qing, who was at the fifth level.

At that moment, a hand rested on Qing Chengtian’s shoulder. “Wushuang,” Qing Chengtian started, then said, “You’re finally back.”

Ye Wushuang watched the fierce battle between Zhao Qing and Xiao Yuan on the platform, her expression shocked.

Qing Chengtian said bitterly, “While you were away these past few days, Xiao Yuan, Xueqi, and I went to claim our assessment rewards and continued our regular cultivation within the academy. But a few days ago, someone started making things difficult for us.”

“It turned out that Zhou Xuan was behind it. Since you caused his family’s downfall, he’s been taking it out on us, trying to force you to come back.”

“Yesterday, this Zhao Qing actually went to Xueqi’s place to cause trouble, and he even… almost got into Xueqi’s tower with ill intent.”

“Fortunately, Xiao Yuan happened to be visiting Xueqi and stopped him. But Xueqi was slightly injured, and Xiao Yuan couldn’t hold back. He challenged Zhao Qing to a life-or-death duel on the platform.”

Ye Wushuang frowned and said, “Why didn’t you come to me?”

“I suggested we find you, but Xiao Yuan said you were busy and that he could handle this,” Qing Chengtian replied helplessly.

Ye Wushuang looked across to the other side. There, in front of a group of more than ten disciples, the leading young man stood out like a crane among chickens.

“Is he Zhou Xuan?”

Qing Chengtian nodded.

“Interesting…” Ye Wushuang said with a smile. “Let’s watch Xiao Yuan’s battle first.”

Among the top ten in the Lingyun Mountain trial, the rewards were substantial, with the best being the opportunity to cultivate in the Shengyun Valley.

Ye Wushuang could have entered and cultivated for a month, but Li Changqing had erased her eligibility.

However, Ye Wushuang didn’t mind that much.

By now, the duel between Xiao Yuan and Zhao Qing on the platform had reached a fever pitch…