One Person: Revitalize the Sword Sect, Start with the Sword Challenge of the Ten Lords

Seeing Xiao Zi in such a state, Ye Lin couldn't help but feel a little wary.

As the sword shone, he whispered, "Brother Xiao, although we are rivals, the most important thing in martial arts is to maintain a calm mind. Don't let your inner demons take advantage of you."

"Heart demon?"

Xiao Zizai laughed wildly, his laughter mingled with a hint of vicissitudes. "Ye Lin, do you know that for a martial arts fanatic, the supreme martial arts is the greatest inner demon! Today, I will prove my great way in this evil aura!"

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Zi's compassionate hand transformed into thousands of palm shadows, each palm seemed to carry the power to destroy mountains and rivers, and went straight towards Ye Lin.

The compassion in the palm technique was distorted by Xiao Zi's madness, revealing a strange beauty of destruction.

Ye Lin raised his sword brows, and his Exorcism Sword Technique danced even faster. The sword light was like a dragon, wrapping around him, dissolving those violent palm shadows one by one. Every time he raised the tip of his sword light, it seemed to purify the air that was contaminated by evil spirits.

"Brother Xiao, if this battle is for the purpose of proving the truth, then I am willing to be your whetstone." Ye Lin's voice was calm and firm, as if he had seen through the true meaning of this duel. It was not only a contest of skills, but also a test of the soul.

Xiao Zizai's attacks intensified. The clash between the two became more than a mere clash of fists and kicks; it felt more like a fierce clash of two completely different martial philosophies. The pervasive malevolence in the air seemed to grow even thicker with the fierce battle, even the surrounding trees began to tremble, their leaves falling like witness to an unprecedented martial arts spectacle.

Just when Xiao Zi was about to be swallowed by his own madness and the sword light and palm shadows were intertwined most violently, suddenly, Ye Lin paused, and the tip of the sword gently rested on the edge of Xiao Zi's palm. A warm and pure internal force surged into Xiao Zi's body, trying to help him calm the turmoil in his heart.

"Brother Xiao, besides winning or losing, don't forget why we are fighting." Ye Lin's words were gentle but powerful, like a clear spring, slowly washing away the restlessness in Xiao Zi's heart.

Xiao Zizai was stunned. His crazy smile gradually faded, replaced by deep shock and gratitude. He stared at Ye Lin for a long time, then let out a soft breath: "Ye Lin, I, Xiao Zi, will remember this sword of yours in my heart."

The moonlight shines through the treetops and falls on the two of them. At this moment, they are no longer rivals, but more like close friends who support each other on the road of martial arts.

Xiao Zizai's eyes became clear again, and the shadow of his compassionate hand gradually softened, turning into circles of gentle ripples, slowly dispelling the evil spirits around him.

"Ye Lin, when my mind is free of distractions, you and I must fight again. At that time, I will compete with you in the purest state!" Xiao Zi's words were full of expectations for the future.

Ye Lin smiled slightly and sheathed his sword: "Brother Xiao, I will wait for you on that day. Before that, I hope we can both find our own light on the road of martial arts."

Ye Lin and Xiao Zizai walked side by side through the afterglow of the battlefield, their steps firm and calm, as if they had formed an invisible tacit understanding with each other. When they arrived beside Lu Jin and Zhang Lingyu, the scene before them made them frown.

Gao Ning, the opponent who has always been known for his cunning, was fighting with the two of them and seemed to be at ease.

Although each of Lu Jin's punches carried the power of mountains and rivers, and Zhang Lingyu's talismans were even more accurate, they were still unable to deliver a fatal blow to Gao Ning.

"Ye Lin, Xiao Zizai, you've arrived just in time!" Lu Jin breathed in, giving his two allies a reassuring look. Beads of sweat also appeared on Zhang Lingyu's forehead; it was clear that the prolonged battle had taken a toll on him.

Xiao Zizai sneered, looking at Gao Ning with no mercy in his eyes: "Gao Ning, still want to play hide-and-seek? Today, your game is over!"

Gao Ning's eyes flickered as he heard this, mentally plotting a plan for escape. He knew that if these four surrounded him, he would be unable to escape. Just as they were about to launch the final attack, Gao Ning's figure suddenly became ethereal, as if melting into thin air.

"Want to run? That's not that easy!" Ye Lin shouted softly, and his body instantly accelerated, turning into a silver lightning and chasing after him. His sword was not unsheathed, but the sword intent had already locked Gao Ning's retreat route.

"Hmph, you want to escape? You have to ask my talisman if it agrees!" Lu Jin flicked his fingers, and one colorful talisman after another seemed to come alive, following Ye Lin and blocking any possible escape routes from the residence.

Xiao Zizai closed his eyes, concentrating. He slowly opened his hands. A warm and powerful aura gathered around him, as if all the compassionate forces of heaven and earth were being drawn to him, adding another layer of meaning to the chase. "Without obstruction in the mind, the Dharma will naturally prevail," he whispered, ready to support his two companions.

Just as Gao Ning was about to be surrounded by three people, he suddenly stopped, turned around and faced Ye Lin who was approaching rapidly, with a flash of determination in his eyes.

"Three of you, since there's no escape, let's fight to the bitter end! Today, it's either you die or I die!"

Ye Lin raised the corner of his mouth, and the tip of his sword touched the ground lightly. His voice was filled with unquestionable determination: "We are never afraid of a fight. We just hope that you will be defeated with conviction."

"Come on!" Gao Ning roared, and the energy in his body surged. The situation changed drastically in an instant. It was obvious that he decided to go all out and release his last bit of strength.

Just as the battle was about to break out, Lu Jin's voice suddenly rang out: "Gao Ning, why do this? Turn back now, lay down your butcher knife, and become a Buddha right here."

Gao Ning sneered, ignored it, and suddenly launched an attack.

Gao Ning roared, and the energy in his body surged out like a tide, transforming into sharp rays of light, heading straight for Ye Lin and the other two. His eyes were bloodshot, and every movement was filled with determination and unwillingness, as if he was going to give everything he had in this final blow.

"Shattering stars and breaking clouds!"

Gao Ning's momentum surged, and wherever the sword passed, the air was cut and crackled. He attacked Ye Lin with a momentum to destroy everything.

Ye Lin's face was calm, a barely perceptible smile playing on the corners of his mouth. Facing this thunderous blow, he lightly leaped up, his figure like a misty cloud, pointing his sword to the sky: "I will travel the four seas, and point my sword to the vast lands!"

The moment the sword light and the energy collided, a deafening roar erupted, light shone everywhere, dust flew up, and the entire battlefield seemed to be turned upside down by an invisible force. However, just as the two sides were in a stalemate, Ye Lin's figure skillfully shuttled among the sword shadows, each dodge was just right, making Gao Ning's attacks miss.

Nearby, Lu Jin and Zhang Lingyu were also busy. Lu Jin clasped his hands together, muttering something to himself. Instantly, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged, forming a vast aura shield that blocked the scattered aftermath and protected the surrounding environment from damage. Zhang Lingyu, with his nimble form, wielded his long staff, transforming into a thousand shadows, like a dragon emerging from the sea, attacking Gao Ning's flank.