Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System - Chapter 216: Jin Yuanguang - 3rd Rank

Chapter 216: Jin Yuanguang – 3rd Rank

“Are you certain you want to challenge me?”

Jin Yuanguang slowly raised his head and cast an indifferent glance at Li Yun. His voice was calm, yet carried a chilling sharpness. “I am a swordsman, and among all Martial Artists, the offensive power of a swordsman is the most ruthless. Once I make a move, I do not know how to hold back. If you value your limbs, you should step down now.”

Li Yun smiled faintly, his expression relaxed and untroubled. “Of course I understand how sharp a swordsman’s attacks are but that doesn’t change anything.”

Jin Yuanguang’s eyes grew colder. A trace of impatience appeared on his face as he spoke again, his tone turning harsh. “Do I need to make it clearer for you to understand? You are only at the seventh level of the Xiantian Realm, while I have already stepped into the second level of the Qi Sea Realm. The gap between us is not something you can bridge. I will give you one final chance. Leave the arena now, or you will regret it.”

He had never intended to accept this challenge in the first place. In his eyes, Li Yun’s cultivation was too low to even be worth his attention. However, Li Yun’s persistence had begun to irritate him, and that irritation slowly turned into a cold, oppressive hostility.

A sharp fluctuation of Sword Intent began to emanate from Jin Yuanguang’s body. The moment it spread, the surrounding disciples felt a chilling sensation pierce through them, as though invisible blades were slicing at their souls.

“His Sword Intent has become even stronger.”

“It is already close to the limit of ten percent mastery. He is not far from reaching the next level.”

“For a swordsman, Sword Intent is everything. Every increase in mastery causes a tremendous leap in strength. If he breaks through to twenty percent, he might even stand a chance against Xiao Fanyun.”

“And yet Li Yun dares to challenge someone like this. He truly does not know the difference between life and death.”

Whispers filled the air as the pressure continued to rise.

Li Yun, however, remained completely unaffected. He calmly felt the Sword Intent pressing against him, then raised an eyebrow slightly. The faint smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a cold and piercing expression.

“That is indeed a decent Sword Intent.”

His gaze sharpened as he looked straight at Jin Yuanguang, his voice turning calm yet firm.

“So, are you going to accept my challenge, or are you just going to keep talking?”

“Since you are so eager to die, I will grant your wish.” Jin Yuanguang’s voice was cold, filled with a sharp killing intent that no longer bothered to hide itself.

Li Yun’s repeated provocations had finally ignited his anger. A chilling light flickered in Jin Yuanguang’s eyes as he rose to his feet. In the next instant, his figure blurred, turning into a streak of golden light that shot across the space and landed directly on the arena.

“Good. Jin Yuanguang has accepted the challenge. The first match of the Top Ten Round begins.”

The Martial Ascension Gate deacon immediately announced the start of the battle.

The moment Jin Yuanguang stepped onto the stage, the surrounding disciples burst into discussion.

“How many moves do you think Senior Brother Jin Yuanguang will need to defeat Li Yun?”

“Ten moves at most.”

“Five moves is already enough.”

“You are overestimating Li Yun. He is only at the seventh level of the Xiantian Realm, while Senior Brother Jin Yuanguang is already at the second level of the Qi Sea Realm. As a swordsman, his attacks are extremely sharp. He can even fight opponents several levels above him. I think one exchange is enough for him to cripple Li Yun.”

Voices rose one after another, filled with certainty. Not a single person believed that Li Yun could win. Even among the disciples of Heaven Mandate Peak, many could not help but feel doubtful.

On the high platform, Mo Xuanyu, the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat, let out a faint mocking laugh. “Heaven Mandate Peak Head, this disciple of yours does not seem very strong, but his arrogance is quite impressive.”

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head remained calm, his expression steady as he replied, “Whether it is arrogance or confidence, we will soon find out. There is no need for unnecessary words.”

Although his tone was composed, his heart was far from at ease. Li Yun now carried the honor of the entire Heaven Mandate Peak. Victory would elevate their standing, while defeat would deal a heavy blow to their already fragile reputation.

On the arena, Jin Yuanguang showed no intention of wasting time. The moment the match began, he let out a cold shout.

“Take this attack first. Let me see what gives you the courage to challenge me.”

As his voice fell, he moved without hesitation and launched his first strike.

Swish!

As a swordsman, Jin Yuanguang did not even bother to draw his weapon. Instead, he raised two fingers and swept them through the air like a blade. In an instant, a sharp golden arc condensed at his fingertips and tore through the surrounding space, slicing forward toward Li Yun with unstoppable force.

A swordsman’s strength lay entirely in the Dao of the sword, and without a sword in hand, their combat power would normally be greatly reduced. Yet Jin Yuanguang still chose to fight this way, which clearly revealed how little regard he had for Li Yun.

Even so, his arrogance was not without reason. This seemingly casual strike carried terrifying power. It was more than enough to severely injure a martial artist at the ninth level of the Xiantian Realm. As one of the top three experts, his strength was undeniable.

“Not even using your sword?”

Li Yun smiled faintly, showing no trace of pressure. His body trembled slightly, and the two cauldron-shaped marks on his chest began to pulse with energy, releasing a surge of overwhelming physical power that coursed through his limbs.

“Break.”

With a calm shout, Li Yun raised his hand and crushed the incoming golden blade with ease, as though it were nothing more than fragile glass.

He withdrew his hand and looked at Jin Yuanguang with a steady gaze. “With this level of strength, you will not defeat me. Stop wasting time and draw your sword.”