Chapter 550
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Chapter 550: You’ll See!
At this moment, the clamor that filled the entire Spirit Sword Peak fell silent once more.
Though Mu Yao and Su Yi emerged victorious, surprising everyone, the true climax of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition—the ultimate showdown—was finally about to unfold.
“Boom!”
On the massive dueling platform, the air crackled with energy as the radiant light dimmed and the overwhelming aura slowly settled into stillness. At last, two young figures stood face to face.
Gazing at the two remaining contestants on the dueling platform, the outcome was a surprise to everyone, including the elders and Dharma Protectors standing on the high platform.
None had expected that the last two remaining contestants would be these unexpected underdogs.
These two individuals, though young in age, had both displayed a jaw-dropping level of strength, defeating Liu Yunchuan and Yun Lingfeng to enter the fierce competition for first and second place!
Both Yun Lingfeng and Liu Yunchuan possessed incredible strength and reputation within the Divine Sword School.
Even in other parts of Central Province, Liu Yunchuan and Yun Lingfeng had garnered a certain level of fame. They were the representatives of the younger generation of disciples from the Divine Sword School!
Especially when Liu Yunchuan revealed his secret weapon and Yun Lingfeng’s identity as a Soul Tamer, it further proved their strength and well-deserved fame.
But in the end, the outcome proved different. These two disciples, Yun Lingfeng and Liu Yunchuan, who were considered extraordinary talents within the Divine Sword School, suffered defeat at the hands of Mu Yao and Su Yi. The manner of their defeat was quite unfortunate and pitiful.
In the midst of the crowd, the expressions on Futeng Guang and his brother’s faces were gloomy and lifeless, filled with unwilling despair.
Today, their emotions had been like riding a roller coaster, experiencing intense ups and downs.
In the end, when everything seemed to have settled and Su Yi appeared doomed, the outcome proved different. Even Yun Lingfeng, who revealed his identity as a Soul Tamer, was defeated.
“Congratulations, you have made it to the final round!”
The voice of Dharma Protector Hou Changming rang clear and distinct, enough for all disciples present to hear perfectly.
At this moment, Dharma Protector Hou Changming was looking at the two young figures on the final stage. His gaze was filled with awe and wonder as he surveyed the entire plaza. Eventually, his eyes settled on Su Yi and Mu Yao. Suppressing his amazement, he continued, “Now, I announce that the final round of the duel begins!”
As Dharma Protector Hou Changming’s words faded, there was a noticeable absence of the usual lively atmosphere that would fill the Spirit Sword Peak during the final duel of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. Instead, it remained calm, with only quiet whispers among the crowd.
Everything that had happened today was so astonishing that everyone present remained in a state of shock, unable to fully grasp the events.
Moreover, the two individuals in the final duel, Mu Yao and Su Yi, were not well-known to the crowd.
However, this final duel captured everyone’s attention, even more so than the tense and highly anticipated final duels in previous Grand Swordsmanship Competitions.
All were eager to find out who would emerge victorious between these two unexpected contenders. They were like dark horses, mysterious and intriguing, leaving everyone curious about the outcome.
As all eyes fixed upon them, Mu Yao’s captivating gaze fell directly on Su Yi, a gentle smile forming at the corners of her enchanting face.
Facing Su Yi, who had just defeated Yun Lingfeng, Mu Yao appeared unruffled. Instead of showing surprise, her smile carried a mix of anticipation and irritation. She spoke, “I’m not surprised that you made it this far. Now, we can finally have a proper battle, and I will defeat you with my own hands.”
“I didn’t provoke or bother you. Why do you keep bothering me? Could it be that you’ve developed feelings for me?”
Su Yi pouted as he considered how this woman kept causing trouble for him. However, something inside told him that she was the true powerhouse. In defeating Liu Yunchuan, she had clearly not unleashed her full strength, making her difficult to assess.
“You…”
Mu Yao’s delicate face immediately flushed with anger and her expression changed, but she quickly suppressed her emotions. Her face regained its calm demeanor as she knew she shouldn’t let this man affect her. Today, she only wanted to teach him a lesson and didn’t feel like engaging in verbal arguments.
“I don’t feel like engaging in verbal arguments with you anymore. Show me your full strength, or you will be defeated miserably!” Mu Yao spoke, though she had composed herself, only she knew that her heart still held many fluctuations.
This surprised Mu Yao herself. She couldn’t believe that she was actually being influenced by this man.
“Inside the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, it was you who spread the message that the Dark Spirit Fruits were with me, wasn’t it?”
Su Yi also grew serious. It seemed this woman didn’t realize what abilities she possessed, as if she could tame demon beasts.
Su Yi guessed that this woman had later tamed the Eight-winged Demon Python. Perhaps she also understood the language of beasts and learned about the Dark Spirit Fruits from the demon python’s mouth. Then, she had intentionally spread the news, causing all the direct disciples of the Divine Sword School to come searching for him.
“You guessed correctly—not only you can understand the language of animals.”
Mu Yao spoke softly, but triumph flickered in her beautiful eyes. It had been her plan to make all the direct disciples in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords search for Su Yi.
However, Mu Yao hadn’t expected that in the end, though all the direct disciples of the Divine Sword School were mobilized, they couldn’t harm this person alone.
“It really was you!”
Su Yi’s eyes widened in surprise. No wonder everyone had insisted the Dark Spirit Fruits were with him. It turned out the woman standing before him was indeed responsible for everything.
Looking at Su Yi’s expression, Mu Yao seemed to feel somewhat better. Her eyes widened slightly, with a hint of mockery, as she said, “So what if I was the one who said it!”
“Since it was you, I’ll have to be somewhat impolite today!”
Su Yi was very unhappy and clenched his fists.
“Oh really? I’d like to see what stage you’ve reached, though I fear you lack the capability!”
Mu Yao’s hair strands quivered as she knew Su Yi hadn’t yet revealed his true strength. But she remained unworried. She herself had done the same. Today, she was determined to teach this man a lesson.
As Mu Yao finished speaking, a gentle movement emanated from her graceful body. Her orange garment fluttered, and subtle energy gradually emerged, spreading out and creating a vibrant wave.
“I will make sure you understand!”
Su Yi waved his fist, feeling determination surge in his heart.
This woman, though not very old, was mysterious and even stronger than Liu Yunchuan, Yun Lingfeng, and the others. This ignited true determination in Su Yi’s heart, as he yearned for battle with her.
Mu Yao regarded Su Yi, and a gentle curve lifted the corners of her delicate, rosy lips. Then, golden gleams emerged from the depths of her beautiful eyes, adding unexpected sharpness to her appearance. A fierce aura quietly emanated from her enchanting form.
“Golden elemental energy…”
Su Yi’s gaze remained fixed on her graceful figure. He observed the subtle sharp aura emanating from her body, as surging elemental energy quietly stirred within him. It seemed this woman possessed greater skill in the element of gold.
“Mu Yao seems very strong!”
From a distance, Xu Jiahui watched the battle on stage and her clear eyes revealed deep concern she couldn’t hide. She could feel the powerful aura emanating from Mu Yao.
“I wonder who will be the ultimate victor!”
“It is said that Mu Yao is a disciple of a highly respected elder, with elevated status!”
“Su Yi, who is Elder Su’s disciple, holds high rank in the school as well!”
“These two, Su Yi and Mu Yao, seem quite young, yet both are incredibly strong!”
“I wonder who will triumph in the end!”
“…”
Feeling the intense confrontation between the two on the duel platform, discussions among the spectators grew ever louder.
Although many disliked Su Yi, when it came to the final showdown, there was no doubt he had captured the entire crowd’s attention.
This attention, at this moment, even exceeded that given to Mu Yao, who had also reached the end.
On the high platform, the elders and Dharma Protectors remained silent, their eyes narrowed as they closely watched the duel below.
These two young individuals, even now, still held back their true abilities, which filled the elders and Dharma Protectors present with anticipation.
They wondered which of these two dark horses would emerge victorious.
“Who do you think is stronger?”
Zhang Diyun, who had stepped back from the inner arena, asked Gu Chenyou beside him. His eyes were narrowed, fixed on the final two individuals on stage, and trembling slightly.
Zhang Diyun had originally thought that during the War of Ten Thousand Swords, if Su Yi and Situ Muyang hadn’t worked together, he might not have been defeated.
But now, at this moment, Zhang Diyun finally realized that during the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, Su Yi hadn’t truly used much of his strength. Otherwise, Zhang Diyun feared he wouldn’t have withstood even a single attack.
This greatly upset him, causing him to doubt the natural talents and abilities in which he had always been confident.
“Hard to tell—both are unfathomable.”
Gu Chenyou spoke up, his face serious, as he regarded the remaining two on stage. Today, they had impressed him more than anyone else.
“Hmph, that Su Yi will definitely lose!”
Gong Qi spoke, her graceful figure swaying gently. A faint blush adorned her cheeks. She hoped Mu Yao would win, triumphing over that arrogant opponent.
“It seems someone pays considerable attention to Su Yi,” Ou Luo said casually.
“I don’t care! Who would pay attention to him?” Upon hearing this, Gong Qi immediately glared at Ou Luo.
“I didn’t say it was you,” Ou Luo chuckled softly.
“You…”
Gong Qi scolded with a delicate voice and stomped her foot angrily.
“Phew…”
On the stage of the showdown, Su Yi took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
Mu Yao’s sharp aura enveloped her now, causing Su Yi to focus inward. In his deep gaze, a hint of fiery red began to emerge.
When that hint of red appeared in Su Yi’s eyes, Mu Yao immediately gripped a precious sword in her hand. Suddenly, everyone could feel surging waves of golden elemental energy emanating from her graceful body, like a sudden storm.
At this moment, Mu Yao looked majestic, with a radiant aura surrounding her. The sword in her hand emitted a humming sound, reminiscent of wind and thunder. Her presence was graceful and unparalleled, combining beauty and sharpness in a captivating, enchanting way.
Mu Yao slightly raised her gaze and flashed a smile at Su Yi. She said, “Today, let’s see where you can escape to!”
