I walk sideways in the game world

Ren Xiaoyao slowly raised his left hand, index and middle fingers together, pointing to the sky. Senior Brother Lieyang's bad premonition grew stronger. He gripped his long sword tightly, watching Ren Xiaoyao's movements warily, wondering what other cards he had up his sleeve. Could he still pull off a comeback?

"Tianshu, open!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted softly. Although his voice was not loud, it was clearly heard throughout the entire arena.

As he finished speaking, a huge star map suddenly appeared above the arena. Stars twinkled brightly, the brightest of which was none other than Tianshu. A powerful energy poured down from Tianshu, enveloping Ren Xiaoyao.

This was the gift he had awakened after crossing into this world—the power of the stars. He could draw upon the power of the stars to enhance his combat capabilities. Previously, he had kept this ability hidden, knowing that revealing it would bring him immense trouble. But now, facing a life-or-death situation, he had no choice but to use his trump card.

Bathed in the starlight, Ren Xiaoyao felt his strength rapidly recovering, his previously depleted spiritual energy pouring into his body like a tide. He slowly stood up, the longsword in his hand humming, as if answering his call.

Senior Brother Lieyang's face changed drastically. He felt the powerful aura emanating from Ren Xiaoyao and was horrified. He could never have imagined that Ren Xiaoyao actually had such a trump card.

"Playing tricks!" Senior Brother Lieyang shouted angrily, brandishing his long sword and attacking Ren Xiaoyao again. He didn't dare underestimate the enemy anymore. He knew that if he couldn't deal with Ren Xiaoyao quickly, he would be the loser.

The golden blade's light swept towards him like a raging wave, but Ren Xiaoyao showed no fear. His gaze was as sharp as a torch, closely following Senior Brother Lieyang's movements. While defending himself, he quietly channeled his spiritual energy, exploring the pattern of Senior Brother Lieyang's attacks. He discovered that, despite the ferocity of his attacks, there was a tiny flaw. After each attack, his breath would pause for a moment.

This flaw is very subtle. If Ren Xiaoyao did not possess the power of the stars and be able to keenly sense the fluctuations of spiritual power, it would be impossible to discover it.

He decided to take a chance.

When Senior Brother Lieyang attacked again, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly dropped his defense and turned his body to the side, barely avoiding the sharp blade. At the same time, he kicked out with his left foot, hitting Senior Brother Lieyang in the abdomen.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, Senior Brother Lieyang's body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, and fell heavily on the edge of the ring.

The audience below exclaimed in surprise. No one expected that Ren Xiaoyao, who was already at a disadvantage, would suddenly fight back and succeed in one strike.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't press his advantage. He slowly retracted his left foot, his gaze cold as he stared at Senior Brother Lieyang, who had fallen to the ground. A hint of a sneer appeared on his lips. "This is just the beginning..."

The dust at the edge of the ring was stirred up by Senior Brother Lieyang's body, filling the air. He covered his abdomen, his face pale, and stared at Ren Xiaoyao in disbelief. Although the kick just now did not injure his bones, it caused his spiritual energy to become disordered. A mouthful of blood rushed to his throat, which he forced down. He never expected that Ren Xiaoyao could actually seize the slightest flaw after his attack, and with such speed and power. The audience below the stage who had originally supported Senior Brother Lieyang were now silent, stunned by this sudden reversal.

"Impossible! How could you possibly…" Senior Brother Lieyang gritted his teeth and climbed to his feet, his eyes filled with resentment. He had always been a leader in the sect and had never imagined he would be at a disadvantage in a competition, especially when his opponent was Ren Xiaoyao, whom he had always despised.

Ren Xiaoyao ignored Senior Brother Lieyang's shock. He knew now was not the time to relax. While the power of the stars was formidable, it also consumed a great deal of energy. He had to fight swiftly. He took a deep breath and mobilized all the remaining spiritual energy within him, condensing it into streaks of silvery-white light and shadow. Like a spirit snake, it attacked Senior Brother Lieyang swiftly and flexibly.

These shadows moved at breakneck speed, leaving a dazzling trail of afterimages in the air. Senior Brother Lieyang was so busy responding that his attacks became disorganized, his once-sharp blade losing its rhythm. He brandished his long sword, attempting to block Ren Xiaoyao's attack, but found these shadows like maggots on his tarsal bones, difficult to shake off.

"What kind of move is this?" Senior Brother Lieyang was horrified. He had never seen such a strange attack method before. These lights and shadows seemed illusory, but they contained powerful force. Every time they hit his body, he felt a sharp pain.

A cold glint flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes. He didn't answer Senior Brother Lieyang's question, but instead increased the speed of his attack. Light and shadow poured down like a rainstorm, completely enveloping Senior Brother Lieyang.

Xia Lin watched nervously from the audience as everything unfolded. Her hands were clenched tightly, their palms drenched in sweat. Although she had confidence in Ren Xiaoyao, she couldn't help but worry when she saw him fighting so desperately.

"Brother Xiaoyao, you must win!" Xia Lin prayed silently in her heart.

The Sect Master and Elder Xuanfeng were also shocked by this sudden change. They had originally thought that this competition was a foregone conclusion, but they had not expected Ren Xiaoyao to have such a powerful hidden strength.

"This kid is really impressive." The headmaster stroked his beard, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Elder Xuanfeng nodded and said, "The power of the stars, this is a talent that is rarely seen in a thousand years."

Senior Sister Leng Yue stood aside, watching the fierce battle on the stage, a complex look flashing in her eyes. She had always disdained Ren Xiaoyao, thinking him a useless person who relied on external forces. But now, she had to admit that her previous judgment was wrong.

On the ring, Ren Xiaoyao's attacks grew increasingly fierce, light and shadow intertwining into an impenetrable net, firmly trapping Senior Brother Lieyang. Senior Brother Lieyang's breathing grew increasingly rapid, his movements becoming increasingly sluggish. He felt like a trapped beast, making its final struggle.

Suddenly, Ren Xiaoyao stopped attacking. He stood before Senior Brother Lieyang, his sword pointed at his throat, and said in a cold tone, "You lose."

Senior Brother Lieyang lowered the long sword in his hand dejectedly, knowing that he had been completely defeated. He raised his head and looked at Ren Xiaoyao, his eyes filled with resentment and resentment.

"I..." Senior Brother Lieyang was about to speak when he suddenly felt a sweet sensation in his throat and a mouthful of blood spurted out. His vision went dark, his body swayed, and he fell straight down.

Ren Xiaoyao retracted his sword, turned around and looked at Xia Lin in the audience, with a faint smile on his lips.

"I……"

On the stage, a dazzling interplay of light and shadow shone. Senior Brother Lieyang was frantic, struggling to fend off Ren Xiaoyao's attacks. His long sword swung with great vigor, yet it seemed as if it were stuck in a quagmire, unable to move. Every time he resisted, his blood surged, and his spiritual energy became increasingly chaotic.

Ren Xiaoyao, on the other hand, moved gracefully and agilely, like a ghost, constantly circling Senior Brother Lieyang. The longsword in his hand seemed to have become part of the starlight, and every swing carried an unpredictable trajectory, making it difficult to grasp.

The audience was stunned by this sudden change. Senior Brother Lieyang, who had originally thought he had a sure win, was now at a disadvantage, while Ren Xiaoyao, who they had always looked down upon, had shown such formidable strength.

"Brother Xiaoyao, come on!" Xia Lin excitedly waved her fists and cheered loudly for Ren Xiaoyao. Her clear voice was particularly loud in the silent square, and it also infected the surrounding audience. More and more people began to cheer for Ren Xiaoyao.

"This kid actually hid his strength!" The Sect Master looked at Ren Xiaoyao, who was displaying his might on the stage, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. He stroked his beard and turned to look at Elder Xuanfeng beside him, "It seems we all underestimated him."

Elder Xuanfeng nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Ren Xiaoyao, and he said in a deep voice: "The power of the stars is indeed well-deserved. This kid has a bright future."

On the ring, Senior Brother Lieyang's breathing became increasingly rapid, beads of sweat covered his forehead, and his face turned pale. He realized that he could no longer remain passive like this and had to find a way to reverse the situation.

However, Ren Xiaoyao's attacks were like a violent storm, not giving him any chance to breathe. Every attack hit his vital points with precision, leaving him unable to defend himself.

"Damn it!" Senior Brother Lieyang roared, forcibly suppressing the surging blood in his body, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He suddenly stepped back, widening the distance between him and Ren Xiaoyao. Then, he grasped the knife with both hands, raised it above his head, and the spiritual power in his body surged wildly, transforming into a dazzling golden light that shot straight into the sky.

Feeling the powerful aura emanating from Senior Brother Lieyang, Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled. He knew that the other party was going to fight to the death.

"Xiaoyao, be careful!" Xia Lin in the audience also sensed the danger and couldn't help but scream.

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath and mobilized all the remaining spiritual power in his body. The power of the stars formed a silver-white light curtain around his body, protecting him firmly.

A fierce glint flashed in Senior Brother Lieyang's eyes, and he roared, "Lieyang Burning Heaven Slash!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the long sword in his hand suddenly chopped down, and a huge golden blade light with the power to destroy the world slashed towards Ren Xiaoyao fiercely...

"Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed, stood up suddenly, her face pale.

The head of the sect and Elder Xuanfeng also changed their expressions at the same time. They did not expect that Senior Brother Lieyang would actually use this forbidden technique.

The golden blade light was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye it was in front of Ren Xiaoyao, about to devour him...

At this critical moment, Ren Xiaoyao made a move. The long sword in his hand turned into a silver lightning and stabbed straight at the golden blade light.

"Starfall!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted in a low voice, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

The silver sword light and the golden blade light met in mid-air, emitting a deafening roar. The two powerful forces collided, stirring up gusts of wind that rustled the clothes of the disciples surrounding the arena.

The golden blade began to tremble violently, countless cracks appearing on its surface, and finally shattered, dissipating into a sky of golden light. Meanwhile, the silver sword light continued its momentum, heading straight for Senior Brother Lieyang.

Senior Brother Lieyang's face changed drastically, and he hastily raised his knife to block.

"clang!"

A sharp sound of metal clashing was heard, and Senior Brother Lieyang felt an overwhelming force coming at him. His arms suddenly became numb, and the long sword in his hand almost slipped out of his hand. He was also shocked and retreated repeatedly.

"puff!"

Senior Brother Lieyang felt a sweet sensation in his throat, and a mouthful of blood gushed out. He looked at Ren Xiaoyao in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock and resentment. He had never imagined that he would be pushed to such a degree by this unknown junior brother.

There was an uproar in the audience.

"How can this be?!"

"Senior Brother Lieyang is actually injured!"

"This Ren Xiaoyao is so powerful!"

The disciples were talking among themselves, looking at Ren Xiaoyao with awe.

The head of the sect and Elder Xuanfeng were also surprised. They had not expected that Ren Xiaoyao could actually break Senior Brother Lieyang's "Lieyang Burning Sky Slash".

"Good boy, you are really a young man to be feared!" The head of the sect couldn't help but admire him.

Elder Xuanfeng also nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Xia Lin's face flushed with excitement. She waved her fists excitedly and shouted, "Brother Xiaoyao, come on! Defeat him!"

Ren Xiaoyao ignored the commotion around him. He knew full well that now was not the time to let his guard down. Although Senior Brother Lieyang was injured, his strength was still not to be underestimated. He had to make a last-ditch effort and defeat him completely!

Thinking of this, Ren Xiaoyao took a step forward, and his figure turned into a shadow, rushing towards Senior Brother Lieyang.

Senior Brother Lieyang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging blood and qi in his body. A fierce look flashed in his eyes. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, gripped the long sword tightly, and prepared to meet Ren Xiaoyao's attack.

He knew that he could no longer hold back and had to give it his all, otherwise he would surely fail!

Senior Brother Lieyang closed his eyes and began to adjust his state. The spiritual power in his body began to circulate along a peculiar trajectory.

An even more powerful aura emanated from him, and the air around him became scorching hot.

Ren Xiaoyao felt the change in Senior Brother Lieyang and was startled. He knew that the other party was going to get serious.

Sure enough, the next moment, Senior Brother Lieyang suddenly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Flame burns the sky!"

He roared and swung the long sword in his hand.

A huge flaming blade, carrying a terrifying power that could burn everything, roared towards Ren Xiaoyao...