Chapter 528
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Chapter 528: The Beginning of the Confrontation!
“No need for excessive courtesy.”
Situ Liuyun waved his long sleeves and sat upright on a grand chair behind him. His profound eyes shimmered with radiance, naturally exuding the aura of a dominant figure. A mere glance at him unconsciously induced a sense of pressure upon others.
The group of elders promptly took their seats in the front row, while the accompanying Dharma Protectors positioned themselves in the back rows.
The crowd stood up, their gazes filled with reverence and awe as they looked toward the figures on the elevated platform. Their eyes shone with both admiration and passion.
Only on such a grand occasion like today would the sect leader and the esteemed elders appear together.
Su Yi’s gaze also fell upon the seats on the elevated platform, ultimately settling on the two figures seated beside the sect leader, Situ Liuyun.
This was the first time Su Yi had encountered these two elderly figures.
On two previous occasions at the Great Hall of Sky Sword Peak, Su Yi had seen many elders, yet these two individuals had never been present.
The fact that they could sit on either side of the sect leader indicated their extraordinary status.
On the left sat an elderly man who appeared aged yet dignified, with silver hair. He wore a plain robe, and his slim frame caused the robe to sway like a flowing skirt. However, his face remained remarkably ruddy, and his deep black eyes gleamed with a profound and vibrant light, sharp and piercing.
On the right sat another elderly man with thick black hair, though his beard and eyebrows were streaked with white. He sat upright in his chair, his figure even thinner than the elder on the left. Yet, his gaze was deep and unfathomable, resembling a dark abyss whose depths could not be seen.
“Very strong.”
Observing these two elderly individuals from a distance, Su Yi, in his imperceptible awareness, also sensed their unparalleled strength.
“Clang…”
As the sect leader and the various elders took their seats, a venerable bronze bell rang with a melodious chime, resounding throughout Spirit Sword Peak and echoing in all directions.
The whispers and clamor around immediately fell into a deep silence under the resonant chime, and all eyes from every direction were cast upon the elevated platform.
As the sound of the bell reverberated, the lean old man dressed in plain robes gradually rose from his seat. Though his body appeared somewhat unsteady, as if he could stumble at any moment, the Dharma Protectors and elders by his side gave no indication of believing that this old man would actually fall.
“He is Sun Liuheng, the second elder of the Divine Sword School, and the elder on the right side of my father is Wu Chaoyang, the third elder. They usually keep a low profile.”
Situ Muyang approached Su Yi’s side and whispered, “Those two elders are remarkable. They are the second and third elders of the Divine Sword School, holding positions above many other elders. It is only on such a grand occasion like today that they make an appearance.”
“Second elder, third elder.”
Su Yi was not surprised. No wonder they could sit on both sides of the sect leader; it was evident that their status was extraordinary.
Sun Liuheng, the second elder, stood up and walked to the front of the stage. His gaze swept across the surroundings, encompassing all the disciples within his sight.
At this moment, the disciples all around lifted their heads, their gazes respectfully fixating on the second elder.
“I’m delighted to meet the young generation of the Divine Sword School. You are the future and hope of the Divine Sword School.”
The voice of the second elder was deep and resonant. Even though it wasn’t particularly loud, it echoed throughout the square, making it audible to anyone with remarkable clarity.
In a mere sentence, it ignited a fervor in the hearts of all disciples, possessing the power to stir emotions.
With a sharp and piercing gaze, the second elder surveyed the disciples in all directions, while his resonant voice continued to proclaim, “Now, I announce the commencement of the final duel of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition!”
The sound reverberated, echoing on Spirit Sword Peak, resonating throughout the entire Divine Sword School.
“Boom!”
As the final syllable of the second elder’s words fell, the entire venue erupted in cheers, causing a flurry of excitement that soared to the skies!
Listening to the resounding cheers, observing the disciples in the arena jubilantly celebrating, the elders and Dharma Protectors present concealed faint smiles in their eyes. From any aspect, it could be said that this generation of young disciples was truly remarkable.
The second elder was also very pleased. As he gazed upon the fervent crowd, he paused for a few moments before continuing to speak, his eyes carrying a hint of a smile as he said:
“The rules for the final showdown remain the same as in previous years for the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. The sixty-eight disciples who have secured a spot will compete on the dueling platforms until there is only one main participant on each of the sixteen platforms. Then, the sixteen platforms will merge in pairs until there are only sixteen remaining contenders. These sixteen individuals will rely on their luck to face their opponents until only the last victorious champion remains. The ultimate champion of this Grand Swordsmanship Competition will also receive unparalleled benefits and rewards from the Divine Sword School!”
“Unparalleled benefits and rewards!”
“Boom!”
The arena was filled with excitement, with eyes burning passionately. The unparalleled benefits and rewards offered by the Divine Sword School held an irresistible allure for every person present.
However, the vast majority of them didn’t have the qualifications to contend. While feeling envious in their hearts, being able to witness the birth of the champion of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition today already brought them considerable satisfaction.
“Unparalleled benefits, rewards,” Su Yi’s eyes flickered. These supreme benefits and rewards were also one of the main reasons for his participation in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition this time.
As he looked at the boiling crowd around him, the second elder’s voice continued to resonate with a hint of amusement, saying:
“Of course, the sixteen disciples who can ultimately stand on the duel platform each have their own rewards, differentiated by the timing of their defeat. The higher the ranking, the higher the corresponding rewards.”
“However, the disciples participating in the final duel must take note. It is prohibited to intentionally harm one’s opponent during the duel. Surrendering or falling off the duel platform is considered a loss. The victor is also not allowed to continue attacking. Those who violate these rules will face penalties ranging from cancellation of their duel participation and severe punishments to the abolition of their cultivation and expulsion from the sect. Remember this!”
“Clang…”
The sound of the bell resonated once again throughout Spirit Sword Peak, reverberating through the entire Divine Sword School.
“Let it commence!”
As the sound of the bell rang out, Dharma Protector Hou Changming swiftly swung his hand downward, unleashing a resounding voice infused with primal energy, akin to roaring thunder.
“Boom!”
At this moment, on the field, dozens of auras were released simultaneously, and the radiance of primal energy appeared like flames.
Several figures leaped out directly, ascending the carefully arranged sixteen massive and ancient stone platforms.
At this moment, tens of thousands of disciples from all directions fixed their gaze on the arena, their hearts inexplicably trembling, feeling a surge of hot blood coursing through their bodies!
