Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 38, Part 4: Tianya is unsheathed!
The second day of the competition had two fewer rounds than the first day, so it ended quickly as well.

After it ended, the atmosphere on Tongtian Peak became even more heated.

Firstly, most disciples have been eliminated after the competition, so the elimination process is naturally more intense. Secondly, the competition over the past two days has produced many amazing talents.

Lin Jingyu, a disciple of Dragon Head Peak, has only been a disciple for five years. He wields the Nine Heavens Divine Weapon Dragon Slayer Sword and has passed two trials in a row, demonstrating remarkable strength and exceptional talent.

Tian Ling'er of Dazhu Peak is also quite famous for her Amber Crimson Silk, and Zeng Shushu of Feng Hui Peak is also a genius.

Qi Hao, the runner-up in the previous competition, also made quite a splash, wielding an ice sword and possessing remarkable ice magic.

There's also Wenmin from Xiaozhu Peak, Changjian from Tongtian Peak, and Song Daren from Dazhu Peak...

However, the most dazzling and eye-catching ones are Zhang Xiaofan, a disciple of Dazhu Peak, and Lu Xueqi, a disciple of Xiaozhu Peak.

Many Qingyun Sect disciples privately refer to these two as the two unparalleled talents of the Qingyun Sect.

One was aloof and unparalleled, like a celestial being untouched by worldly affairs; the other was gentle and kind, like a hermit recluse from the mountains.

As the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament progressed, the two became increasingly famous, and even the title of the two peerless prodigies of the Qingyun Sect began to spread widely.

On the third day, Zhang Xiaofan faced off against Peng Chang, a disciple of Feng Hui Peak. After dozens of rounds of fighting, Peng Chang finally conceded defeat.

On the fourth day, Zhang Xiaofan faced off against Chang Jian, a disciple of Tongtian Peak. The two had quite a history; when Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu were brought to Qingyun Mountain, it was Chang Jian who was in charge of taking care of them.

However, the day before, Chang Jian and Song Daren clashed in a battle of magic, and both were injured. Although they were not seriously injured, they would need to rest for a few days, which meant that Zhang Xiaofan had another bye.

On this day, Lu Xueqi faced off against Tian Ling'er, who also came from Dazhu Peak.

Although Tian Ling'er is also a child prodigy with extraordinary talent, she is ultimately lacking in skill and was defeated by Lu Xueqi. Reaching the top eight is still a pretty good result.

After all, which of the top four in this Seven Veins Martial Arts Tournament wasn't an exceptionally talented and extraordinary genius?

Qi Hao, needless to say, was the runner-up in the previous competition. He was exceptionally talented and had cultivated for nearly sixty years longer than others. His magical power was profound, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Jade Purity Realm. He was one of the favorites to win this competition.

Although Zeng Shushu's reputation doesn't seem to be very high, he is a child prodigy who has been diligent and hardworking in his cultivation for much longer than Tian Ling'er. His cultivation at the seventh level of the Jade Purity Realm is also quite remarkable.

In previous years, Zeng Shushu's cultivation level would have made him a contender for the grand prize. However, in this year's Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, with Zeng Shushu's strength, he only managed to advance to the top four, and was even the one guarding the gate.

If Zeng Shushu had been even slightly unlucky and had encountered one of the other three in the top four, he wouldn't have made it into the top four. If he had encountered strong opponents such as Song Daren, Wen Min, Chang Jian, and Tian Ling'er in succession, he would probably have been eliminated early after two battles.

The remaining two in the top four are Lu Xueqi and Zhang Xiaofan, who are hailed as the two most outstanding talents of the contemporary Qingyun Sect.

Both of them had only recently entered the sect. Lu Xueqi was only in her early twenties, yet she had not only reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm, but also possessed unparalleled sharpness and skill with the Tianya Sword. In addition, she had an exceptionally beautiful face and a cool and aloof temperament, making her not only one of the two favorites to win the championship in this grand competition, but also one of the two disciples who received the most attention in this grand competition.

The last one needs no further explanation. He has only been a disciple for five years, yet his cultivation has reached the peak of the Jade Purity Realm. He is proficient in Daoist arts and is humble and polite. To this day, no one has ever seen him use his full sword power, but with his Ink Snow Sword Technique, he has made countless fellow disciples admit defeat.

Zhang Xiaofan, a very ordinary name, is unparalleled in fame among the Qingyun disciples. He and Lu Xueqi are known as the two peerless talents of Qingyun, and are two of the most popular and watched disciples in this grand test.

When these two met in the semifinals, the intensity of the match was even greater than the final showdown in previous years, attracting almost all the disciples of the Qingyun Sect to watch.

Therefore, Dao Xuan Zhenren had to separate the two competitions and hold them one after the other on the same arena.

Below the "Qian" character platform, a large crowd of people gathered, their figures flickering. Almost all the Qingyun disciples were present, craning their necks to watch the competition on the platform, their eyes filled with anticipation.

On the stage, two male disciples stood facing each other, each bowing with clasped hands.

"Qi Hao, a disciple of Dragon Head Peak, humbly requests guidance from Junior Brother Zeng!"

"Feng Hui Peak disciple Zeng Shushu, Senior Brother Qi, please enlighten me!"

Zeng Shushu and Qi Hao clearly knew they weren't the main characters. The fellow disciples and elders below the stage weren't truly expecting anything from them. Without further ado, after exchanging greetings, they drew their immortal swords and began their duel. Zeng Shushu's magic weapon, the Xuanyuan Sword, was no less formidable than Qi Hao's renowned Ice Sword; however, there was a significant difference in their cultivation levels.

After exchanging blows for dozens of rounds, and seeing his disadvantage growing, Zeng Shushu forcefully forced Qi Hao to repel the Frost Sword and decisively conceded defeat.

"Qi Haosheng of Dragon Head Peak!"

The elder in charge of the competition immediately shouted, and instantly everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi, who were standing behind Tian Buyi and Master Shuiyue respectively, below the arena.

Despite having just lost the match, Zeng Shushu showed no sign of disappointment. After stepping off the stage, he patted Zhang Xiaofan on the shoulder with a smile, winked at him, and said with a grin.

"Xiao Fan, keep up the good work! I haven't wasted a single minute so I can see you compete as soon as possible."

No sooner had Zeng Shushu finished speaking than a gaze filled with anger was cast upon him; it belonged to Zeng Shuchang, the head of Feng Hui Peak.

Originally, Uncle Zeng was quite happy to see Zeng Shushu squeeze into the top four, but now he was about to lose his temper and beat the brat with a stick. He actually treated the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament as a joke. It really made me furious.

Upon seeing the anger on Zeng Shuchang's face, Zeng Shushu instinctively shrank back, patted Zhang Xiaofan on the shoulder, and then squeezed into the crowd, eventually emerging from the area where the Feng Hui Peak disciples were.

Qi Hao, who was standing to the side, smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Zhang Xiaofan, and said softly.

"Junior Brother Zhang, keep it up!"

Dao Xuan Zhenren, Tian Buyi and the others watched this scene and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. It has to be said that among the disciples of this generation, no one can surpass him in terms of reputation and strength.

After returning the greetings to each person, Zhang Xiaofan looked at Lu Xueqi, who was standing not far away, and smiled as he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"I have already witnessed the profoundness of your Taoist arts, Senior Sister, and I am truly impressed. Today, I dare to make a fool of myself in front of you!"

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Xueqi looked over, and the next moment, her clear, bright eyes narrowed sharply, and her hand unconsciously tightened its grip on the Tianya Divine Sword.

Not only Lu Xueqi, but also the group of chief elders, and countless Qingyun disciples around them.

"Shh!"

Suddenly, a dark sword aura enveloped Zhang Xiaofan's figure, transforming into a streak of dark sword light that vanished from the spot in an instant.

When he reappeared, Zhang Xiaofan was already on the arena. The man held the Ink Snow Divine Sword in his right hand, and his resolute face had gained a bit more sharpness and vigor.

This technique of merging man and sword into one, transforming the body into the sword, surprised even the assembled Daoist masters, including Dao Xuan Zhenren, Tian Buyi, and Master Shuiyue.

This time, unlike the last time Zhang Xiaofan went on stage to stop the Tianya Sword, everyone's attention was on the arena. Zhang Xiaofan transformed into a sword, which was surprising, but not something they paid too much attention to.

But now, Zhang Xiaofan has demonstrated this mastery of sword and man in full view of everyone, which has amazed them.

Lu Xueqi pursed her red lips slightly, a stubborn look flashing in her eyes. She understood why Zhang Xiaofan had shown it like this. It was because he had seen her competition before, and to be fair, he personally demonstrated this sword control technique to warn her.

Zhang Xiaofan raised his hand to grip his sword, bowed to the elders of his sect below the stage, and then looked at Lu Xueqi, speaking solemnly.

"Senior Sister Lu, please!"

Lu Xueqi bowed to Master Shuiyue, then made a hand seal and gracefully landed on the arena.

With a slight lift of her eyes, Lu Xueqi stared intently at the person before her, a burning light shining in her eyes.

"Junior Brother Zhang, please!"

With a clang, a bright sky-blue light burst forth, and the divine sword Tianya was finally drawn, held tightly in Lu Xueqi's hand.

(End of this chapter)