The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

She was Jiang Zhenyue, one of the three holy maidens of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect.

The simultaneous appearance of the two women immediately drew countless gazes, and for a moment, the focus of the entire scene shifted.

Compared to the duel between Ye Feng and Cheng Yue, the two holy maidens were undoubtedly more pleasing to the eye.

"You're always there to watch the show."

Ignoring the gazes coming from all directions, Su Qingxue exchanged an expectant look with Ye Feng before walking towards Jiang Zhenyue, her expression somewhat indifferent.

"My dear sister, when did you find a lover?"

Jiang Zhenyue greeted Su Qingxue, unperturbed by her coldness, and teased her with a charming voice.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Su Qingxue blushed slightly and sat down nearby.

"If it's really good, share it with your older sister. You can't keep good things to yourself."

Jiang Zhenyue covered her lips and chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with a hint of allure, while her gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over Ye Feng not far away.

A person who can be accepted as a true disciple by a Sword Emperor like the Supreme Elder must not be an ordinary person. Moreover, according to the information her grandfather told her, the Supreme Elder has already betrothed Su Qingxue to this person.

Their affair was a secret within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, known only to a few, and she happened to be one of those who knew.

"You're becoming more and more shameless. You want men? There are so many senior brothers on Tianhuo Peak who pursue you, why don't you just agree to date any one of them?"

Su Qingxue spat and said irritably.

She and Jiang Zhenyue were both holy maidens of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. Although their personalities and cultivation methods were different, they had a good relationship due to their family backgrounds and could talk to each other quite well.

The person in front of her always spoke without restraint, especially liking to joke with her about matters between men and women.

"Those guys are simply not good enough for me!"

Jiang Zhenyue chuckled, her eyes alluring, and then, with a hint of curiosity in her voice, leaned close to Su Qingxue's ear.

"Sister, what I'm looking for is someone like Ye Feng, someone who has been chosen by a powerful figure like the Supreme Elder."

As she spoke, Jiang Zhenyue's gaze drifted to Ye Feng again, this time lingering for a longer time, as if she wanted to see through Ye Feng completely.

"You...know all..."

Su Qingxue's delicate body trembled slightly, her clear, beautiful eyes fixed on Jiang Zhenyue.

She had a feeling that the person in front of her knew something about her and Ye Feng.

"My grandfather is the sect leader of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. Grandpa Su wouldn't hide your situation from him. It's a pity for my younger brother; after this, he'll probably be heartbroken for you."

Jiang Zhenyue sighed with regret, but there was not much remorse in her bright eyes.

Her younger brother was of mediocre talent, how could he be worthy of Su Qingxue? Although she was the older sister, she understood the difference between good and bad.

Upon hearing Jiang Zhenyue mention her younger brother, Su Qingxue's eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Jiang Zhenyue's younger brother, Jiang Tian, ​​is one of the sword disciples of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. He had expressed his affection for her a long time ago. If he finds out about her relationship with Ye Feng, it will probably cause trouble again.

Although his talent was somewhat mediocre, he had a considerable number of subordinates due to his status and background.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Seeing that Su Qingxue's expression changed slightly, Jiang Zhenyue changed the subject and turned her gaze to Ye Feng, who was walking towards the dueling platform not far away.

"To be honest, this Junior Brother Ye Feng seems quite extraordinary. His aura is restrained and his foundation is solid. Even I, at the peak of the Sword Transformation Realm, cannot detect his true strength."

"He must have entered the Sword Soul Realm, just like Cheng Yue. To achieve such accomplishments at such a young age, it's no wonder the Supreme Elder values ​​him so highly!"

Just as Jiang Zhenyue and Su Qingxue were discussing swordsmanship in hushed tones, the battle between Ye Feng and Cheng Yue on the sword-fighting stage had already begun imperceptibly.

In the center of the arena, Cheng Yue's gaze was sharp as lightning, fixed on Ye Feng who was walking slowly towards him.

In the past few days, he had heard some things about the background of the person in front of him. He was the one who was personally brought back and whose true teachings were collected by the Supreme Elder Su Zhen.

This news made him feel uneasy and increased the pressure on him. To be chosen by that legendary Sword Emperor, this person must be extraordinary.

But then I thought, isn't this also my opportunity?

If he could defeat this person fair and square in front of everyone, it wouldn't prove that Cheng Yue's talent was superior, but it would be enough to dispel the rumors that he had entered the true lineage through connections.

"We can begin."

Ye Feng walked steadily, stepping on the smooth stone surface of the Sword Debate Platform, and stopped ten feet away from Cheng Yue.

"Your name is Ye Feng, right?"

Cheng Yue didn't make a move right away, but instead asked a question.

"Is this answer important to you?"

Ye Feng's voice was neither warm nor cold, carrying a hint of detachment.

"snort…"

"I heard that you were personally brought back by the Supreme Elder and recorded in the true teachings of my Burning Heaven Sword Sect. Today, I would like to have a good experience with you and see what extraordinary abilities you have at such a young age."

Cheng Yue's lips curled into a smile, and with a "clang," he drew his sword from his waist.

The sword light was like fire, the blade was crimson, and it was surrounded by wisps of scorching heat. Runes on it flickered. As soon as it was drawn from its sheath, a sharp and fierce aura spread out. It was obviously a sword of extremely high quality, at least at the level of a high-grade sword.

"The Crimson Flame Sword, a mid-tier sword, truly worthy of a disciple of the true lineage...!"

"..."

A chorus of exclamations erupted from the audience, with many disciples looking on with envy. In the Sword Continent, not everyone could possess a sword.

Moreover, it was a mid-grade sword of considerable quality. Within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, only true disciples and those who became Sword Saintesses through special backgrounds and talents possessed it.

"You talk too much nonsense."

Ye Feng spoke calmly, and then a flash of light appeared on his wrist, and an ancient-style longsword appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The sword was light blue with little decoration and looked quite ordinary. This was Ye Feng's sword, which had accompanied him through many battles. Although it was not a high-ranking sword, he was still very skilled with it.

"hehe…"

Upon seeing this, Cheng Yue couldn't help but let out a cold laugh!

"Using such ordinary iron, you're truly arrogant. Very well, today your senior brother will teach you what the true advantage of a sword is!"

Ye Feng's dark eyes flickered. Mid-level swords could indeed cause considerable trouble. The sword in his hand was just an ordinary sword made of fine steel, and naturally could not compare with Cheng Yue's.

But in a battle, the sword is ultimately just an external weapon; the outcome still depends on one's own strength.

A person at the Sword Transformation Realm can condense their Qi into a sword, and even if they don't have a sword in their hand, it won't affect them much.

Just then, a clear, cold voice rang out.

Use mine.

With a gentle wave of her hand, Su Qingxue sent a streak of azure light flying through the air and hovering steadily in front of Ye Feng.

The radiance faded, revealing a longsword with an elegant and slender sheath, its entire body icy blue.