Martial Arts to Supremacy

The icy fog completely dissipated, and Ang Lee's figure stood clearly in the center of the square.

The clothes, which were originally tattered, were still in rags, but the deep, bone-revealing wounds that had been frozen by the cold had completely healed, and the skin was as smooth as ever, without a trace of injury.

The wordless jade book within Li An's body emitted a warm golden light, continuously nourishing his meridians. His originally depleted spiritual energy not only recovered completely but also became more abundant and purer.

His body shone with dazzling golden light, several times stronger than before, and his divine power of "Law of Heaven and Earth" was pushed to a whole new level.

Although his body did not grow taller again, the restrained yet immense power caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly, and every inch of his skin contained terrifying explosive force.

Mid-stage Transformation Realm!

He actually broke through the barrier of cultivation level by taking advantage of Chu Xinghe's extreme pressure, even when he was on the verge of life and death!

Seeing the icy blue sword shadow coming towards him, Li An's eyes burned with fighting spirit. He did not retreat at all, but instead raised his head and shouted loudly.

"Good timing!"

Before he finished speaking, he stomped his foot hard on the ground, and the bluestone slab beneath his feet instantly shattered into pieces. His figure shot forward like an arrow, charging straight towards the icy longsword.

Golden light condensed on his fists, as if they were cast from supreme divine gold. The wind from his fists howled, carrying the power to shatter mountains and split seas, and once again clashed head-on with Chu Xinghe's ice sword.

clang!clang!clang!

The clang of metal against metal echoed continuously throughout the square. The ear-piercing sounds caused the disciples watching to cover their ears, but they still stared intently at the center of the battlefield.

The icy blue sword energy clashed violently with the golden spiritual energy of the physical body, creating shockwaves that rippled outwards, leaving the ground uneven and riddled with craters and flying shards of ice.

Chu Xinghe's swordplay was fierce, and his icy sword intent was all-pervasive, attempting to freeze Li An's spiritual energy flow once again.

However, Li An has now broken through to the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm. His spiritual energy circulation speed and physical strength are now completely different from before. The biting cold that invaded his body was instantly dissolved by the thick golden spiritual energy.

Although he was in the late stage of the Transformation Realm, he had fought Li An for several hours and used a sword technique that consumed a lot of energy, so his spiritual energy had already been mostly depleted.

After Li An's breakthrough, his spiritual energy was abundant, his combat power soared, and his physical abilities became increasingly powerful. His fists moved with impenetrable force, and his fist shadows exploded like thunder. His offensive was fierce and unparalleled, pressing forward relentlessly.

The two figures flashed across the square, so fast that only a streak of icy blue and a streak of golden light remained. The sword wind tore through the air, and the fist wind shook the heavens and earth. The battle was more intense and more intense than before.

Chu Xinghe grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. He wielded his longsword with all his might, employing unpredictable sword techniques, unleashing a barrage of ice blades, sword energy, and ice spikes. Yet, he could no longer injure Li An as easily as before.

With his extraordinary physical body that could withstand numerous sword strikes, Li An remained unharmed. Moreover, his agile movements allowed him to evade fatal attacks at the last second, while simultaneously seizing openings to deliver punches to Chu Xinghe's vital points.

Gradually, Chu Xinghe fell into a disadvantageous position. His originally calm expression turned solemn, his breathing became more rapid, his chest heaved violently, and the speed of his sword swings slowed down. The icy sword intent around him also began to dim.

He barely managed to withstand Li An's ferocious attacks, his spiritual energy almost completely depleted, and obvious flaws were already showing in his swordplay.

Ang Lee instantly caught that fleeting opening, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and he shouted sternly.

"A flaw, fleeting and easily missed!"

Before his shout had even finished, his figure suddenly transformed into a golden light, moving at incredible speed, instantly dodging Chu Xinghe's icy longsword that was swinging towards him.

The longsword grazed his shoulder, bringing with it a biting cold wind, while Li An had already flashed to Chu Xinghe's side, and with a punch that gathered all his spiritual energy and physical strength, he slammed it hard into Chu Xinghe's chest!

boom!

With a muffled thud, Chu Xinghe had no time to parry with his sword. He could only activate the remaining icy sword energy to protect his chest, but that thin layer of sword energy shattered instantly like paper in front of Li An's punch.

A tremendous force surged into his body, and Chu Xinghe's expression changed drastically. His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, arcing through the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

The ice shattered, dust flew everywhere, and Chu Xinghe slid rapidly across the ground for several meters, leaving a deep trail in his wake before finally regaining his footing.

He tried to get up, supporting himself with his longsword, but suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, and a mouthful of scalding blood gushed out, splashing onto the ice in front of him, looking particularly glaring.

He slowly raised his head, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked at Li An in the distance, whose aura was calm and whose golden light was still dazzling. There was no resentment in his eyes, only full of recognition and relief. He said in a deep voice.

"I lost. You're very strong."

Li An slowly withdrew his fist, the golden light around him gradually receded, and the divine power of "Law of Heaven and Earth" slowly dissipated. He stepped forward to Chu Xinghe, extended his hand to him, and spoke sincerely.

"Senior Brother Chu, you are also very strong. If I hadn't broken through my limits in the heat of battle, I probably wouldn't have been able to withstand your Thousand Swords Heavenly Strike. This match was won by sheer luck."

Chu Xinghe looked at Li An's outstretched hand, remained silent for a moment, then raised his hand to grasp it, using the leverage to stand up. His originally cold and aloof eyes now held a touch of warmth and mutual appreciation.

"Victory and defeat are common occurrences. Your strength is already considerable, and your breakthrough is also due to your own opportunities. There's no need to be overly modest."

He gripped his longsword tightly, looked at Li An, and his eyes rekindled with fighting spirit.

"Today I am exhausted of my spiritual energy and seriously injured. Once we have recovered, we will find another place and fight again!"

Upon hearing this, Li An laughed heartily and nodded emphatically: "Alright! I'll definitely come back to seek guidance from Senior Brother Chu again in the future, and have a showdown!"

The two exchanged a glance and burst into laughter at the same time. Their hearty laughter echoed throughout the square, and the previous tension had long since turned into a deep sense of camaraderie among fellow disciples.

From the stands, Su Qingyue watched the two people standing side by side in the arena, smiling at each other. A gentle smile appeared on her beautiful face, and her eyes were full of satisfaction.

She looked at Li An with admiration in her eyes; in such a short time, Li An's skills had improved so rapidly.

Not only was she able to fight to the bitter end against Chu Xinghe, the top genius of Wanjian Peak, but she was also able to break through in the heat of battle and narrowly win. Such talent and resilience are truly rare. For some reason, she was genuinely happy for Li An.

This highly anticipated competition has now come to an end.

The way the Wan Jian Peak disciples looked at Li An had long since changed from initial disdain and skepticism to complete awe and admiration, their eyes filled with burning worship.

After the competition ended, Li An bid a brief farewell to Chu Xinghe and then left Wanjian Peak Square with Su Qingyue, heading towards Xiaozhu Peak.

Back in the wooden house on Xiaozhu Peak, the two sat cross-legged, adjusting their breathing and resting to calm the turbulent spiritual energy within their bodies.

A moment later, Li An slowly opened his eyes, his breathing already steady.

Su Qingyue also woke up, looked at Li An, and said softly, "Now that your strength has greatly improved, you have completed the test set by your master. Let's go and pay our respects to your master later."

Upon hearing this, Li An shook his head slightly, a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes, and said, "The Holy Maiden said that there is a prodigy in the sect named Lin Feng, whose strength is extraordinary. Even Her Highness the Holy Maiden has praised him."

I was very curious and wanted to see for myself who this Lin Feng really was.

Once I have fully regulated and stabilized my cultivation, I will head to Thunder Peak and challenge him.

Seeing the unwavering fighting spirit in Li An's eyes, Su Qingyue did not offer any resistance, but simply nodded gently, her tone both tender and resolute.

"Alright, I'll do whatever you say."

Li An was slightly taken aback, not expecting Su Qingyue to agree so readily, without even offering any dissuasion.

A warm feeling welled up in her heart. It turned out that this aloof saintess actually thought highly of her and trusted her so much.

He suppressed the warmth in his heart, closed his eyes again to regulate his breathing, and focused all his efforts on stabilizing his newly broken-through mid-stage Transformation Realm cultivation. Once he was in perfect condition, he would head to Thunder Peak to meet Lin Feng.