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

"Not good!" Despite his quick reaction, Ye Lin still didn't have time to completely avoid the attack because the distance was too close. He watched as the axe blade, which could almost cut through steel, was about to touch his shoulder...

Just as the giant axe was about to fall, Ye Lin suddenly activated the evil-repelling sword technique in his body.

As if transformed into a light breeze, he quickly jumped to the side and avoided the fatal blow. The minotaur's axe blade cut deep into the ground, leaving a crack and a trace of boiling molten lava.

"Heh, you almost scared me." Ye Lin steadied his steps, his eyes locked on the enemy in front of him, a relaxed smile on his face. However, he knew that this was only temporary safety. The enemy quickly pulled out his weapon from the dirt and glared at him.

"Lowly human! Do you think you can escape my punishment like this?" The angry voice resounded over this hot land, carrying a chilling breath.

The minotaur once again raised the immensely heavy yet effortlessly wielded battle axe. This time, a faint red glow began to emanate from its surface—evidently preparing to infuse the weapon with the power of magma for increased attack power. "Accept the power of the abyss!" As soon as the words left his mouth, he launched a full-force sweep.

Feeling the pressure of the intense heat and powerful shockwaves, Ye Lin didn't hesitate at all. His right hand instantly grasped the slender sword hanging at his waist. Although the sword looked fragile, it was actually extremely sharp, reflecting a cold luster in the moonlight.

"Then let's witness the terrifying power of the abyss!" Ye Lin said this as he launched a counterattack. He moved swiftly, leaving behind several blurry figures to confuse the enemy. When his true form appeared on the enemy's left, he attacked without hesitation. With a crisp sound, the longsword struck accurately, and a brilliant spark flew along the giant axe.

The minotaur was clearly not prepared for the other party's clever evasion of his attack and the resulting damage, and was startled. However, as a powerful creature that had weathered countless battles, he quickly regained his composure and responded:

"Hmph! Don't get complacent too soon!"

After saying that, he swung his other big hand towards a certain place in the air - there was hiding Ye Lin, who was trying to use his speed advantage to find a flaw. However, the latter had already been prepared and used his superb footwork to easily avoid the heavy blow.

After several rounds of fighting, neither side had gained a clear advantage, but the atmosphere on the battlefield grew increasingly tense and intense. An invisible sense of competition hung in the air, magnifying every detail.

"It seems conventional means alone won't be enough to defeat you..." Just as the minotaur frowned, a new idea suddenly struck him. "How about this?" He took a deep breath, and his entire body emanated an even more powerful energy wave. Then, his eyes turned crimson, and flames erupted from his entire body.

Seeing the opponent unleashing a new killer move, Ye Lin felt the pressure double, but he knew he couldn't retreat now. "I have to find a way to control it no matter what!" He encouraged himself mentally, his thoughts quickening. "Hmm... maybe I can break through from here..."

At that moment, the ground suddenly shook violently, and a massive crack opened between them. Hot lava gushed out, illuminating everything around them. Ye Lin keenly noticed this and immediately saw his opportunity. "This is my chance!" With a determined glint in his eyes, he rushed forward like a swift-moving cheetah.

"Roar!" the minotaur roared loudly, trying to stop it again, but before it could react, it was blown back several steps by a sudden and violent storm. This was the powerful aura released by Ye Lin as he ran, mixed with a strong sword intent. As he approached, the flames that had originally calmed down became active again.

Faced with this sudden and seemingly more difficult new change, the Minotaur couldn't help but become even more furious: "Damn it! Humans are always so cunning..."

But before he could finish his words, a dazzling sword light appeared within his sight.

Seeing the sword light approaching, the Minotaur quickly turned around and roared, raising the giant axe in his hand high up, as if it could shake the whole world. He swung the giant axe down suddenly, and a powerful gust of wind rushed towards Ye Lin.

"Looking for death!" A hint of determination flashed in Ye Lin's eyes. He stepped on the ground and dodged the attack of the giant axe like a ghost. Then he pointed with his backhand. It seemed that countless invisible sword intentions were surging in the air with his movements.

"Hmph! You think you can stop me like this?" The Minotaur, unwilling to be outdone, suddenly leaped forward, and at the same time, grabbed the end of the axe that had just been thrown but missed, spun it around, and slashed at Ye Lin again. This time, not only was his strength significantly increased, but his speed was also much faster.

Just as the axe was about to touch Ye Lin, he quickly formed several complex hand seals with his hands. In that instant, as if summoned by some kind of force, thousands of long swords gathered from all directions, densely surrounding him to form a solid barrier. Then, these swords began to move rapidly, like a giant net gradually tightening, closing in on the minotaur's position.

Sensing the impending danger, the minotaur roared deafeningly, "How dare a mere human be so arrogant! Break them!" As soon as the words left his mouth, his muscles bulged, veins popping in his arms, clearly intent on forcing his way out with his own strength. He kicked the ground hard, launching himself like a cannonball towards the surrounding swords.

The clang clang sounded continuously, countless sparks flew, and each impact caused the ground to tremble slightly. The Minotaur's immense strength left deep dents in the wall of swords, even breaking some of them. But this was clearly not enough to break the current situation. As more and more swords converged to fill the gaps, the situation became more urgent.

Looking at the figure trapped but still struggling with all his might, Ye Lin smiled faintly. "Your courage is commendable, but today you are destined to be my touchstone." As he spoke, the hand seals shifted again, and the thousands of previously scattered sword tips immediately coalesced into a massive circular vortex. A faint, bright glow could be seen gathering at the center. "This is a great gift prepared for those who overestimate their abilities!"

The minotaur's face darkened upon noticing something unusual. "Damn it! Is this the end? No...never!" He ignored the wounds that had lacerated his body and unleashed his full potential once again, launching a deadly charge towards the central light source. "As long as I can make it back alive, I'll get my revenge one day!"