Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

The next day, at the summit of Jiulin Mountain.

Although there was still some time before the duel between the celestial beings began, the area around the mountaintop was already packed with people.

On cliffs, on ancient trees, atop giant rocks... wherever the view is open,

The area was packed with onlookers from the martial arts world, and the noise was deafening.

"After waiting for half a month, it's finally about to begin!"

"I arrived ten days early to secure a spot, just to witness this epic battle!"

"Indeed, the Great Qian Dynasty versus the Eternal Night Heaven—such a grand event is a rare occurrence, happening only once every few years!"

"Who do you think will win in the end? I'm betting on Eternal Night!"

"I think the Great Qian Dynasty has a better chance of winning. After all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and its foundation is still there."

"Hahaha! Who cares who wins, as long as it's a great game!"

Amid the discussions, everyone's eyes were fixed on the clearing in the center of the mountaintop, their expressions filled with anticipation.

An hour later,

As the sun slowly rose, golden sunlight bathed the earth, illuminating the Jiulin Mountains in a bright glow.

"They're here!"

Master Mingwu of Wanfo Temple stood atop a giant tree, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

Two figures sped from the horizon, creating a series of whooshing sounds as they landed steadily on the open ground atop the mountain.

One of them was dressed in a prince's python robe, exuding a calm and composed aura.

The other person was short, had an odd appearance, and sinister eyes.

"The one on the left is Prince Qian Yuan of the Great Qian Dynasty, rumored to have reached the peak of the Celestial Realm!"

"The one on the right must be Mei Chuan Neiku, whom the Great Qian mentioned. His strength should be comparable to that of Prince Yuan."

"The imperial court's people have arrived; shouldn't the experts from Eternal Night Heaven be here by now?"

Everyone's spirits lifted, and they all held their breath and focused intently.

Just then, two beams of white light pierced the sky and landed at the other end of the open space.

All those who arrived were dressed in the same uniform and wore masks.

One person's mask had a small sword engraved on their forehead and the character "sword" embroidered on their chest.

The other person's mask had a small knife carved on the forehead and the character "knife" embroidered on the chest.

It was Yan Shisan and Li Xunhuan!

"These are the experts from Eternal Night Heaven? They're dressed the same, and even wearing masks; I can't recognize them at all!"

"Judging from their attire and masks, could these two from Yongyetian be experts in the way of the sword?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, but no one could recognize their identities.

Li Xunhuan and Yan Shisan rarely appear in public, and very few people know their names.

At the summit, four figures stood silently facing each other.

The sunlight streamed down, casting long shadows of the four people.

Their auras clashed imperceptibly, filling the air with a tense atmosphere.

Li Xunhuan held a wine gourd, tilted his head back, and took a sip, his posture elegant and unrestrained.

Yan Shisan held his sword with both hands, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, staring intently at the two people opposite him.

Invisible sword and saber intent emanated from the two men, sweeping across the entire mountaintop.

The swords and knives wielding the surrounding cultivators began to hum.

The sword intent and saber intent within his body also involuntarily erupted.

Resonating with the two auras on the mountaintop, it was as if I had encountered a king among swords.

"Hiss~ Such powerful sword and saber intent!"

"To cause such a strange phenomenon without even drawing the swords and sabers—this level of swordsmanship and saber mastery is terrifying!"

The crowd marveled, their gazes towards Li Xunhuan and Yan Shisan now filled with awe.

The Celestial Realm experts from other factions wore solemn expressions, secretly abandoning their contempt.

The fact that Yongyetian could send out just two people and yet possess such power shows how profound its foundation is, which is truly astonishing.

In a certain void, Qian Tian looked at the four people on the mountain peak, his brows slightly furrowed.

The sword and saber intent emanating from Li Xunhuan and Yan Shisan was so astonishing that it gave him a bad feeling.

"Your Majesty, Mei Chuan is ruthless. Don't disappoint me."

But things have come to this point, and we can only place our hopes on Qian Yuan and Mei Chuan Neiku.

On the open ground atop the mountain, the four individuals' auras continued to rise and clash.

For a time, they were evenly matched, neither making the first move, both secretly probing each other's strength.

"You two are truly geniuses in the ways of the sword and the saber. You can evoke a resonance among the crowd with just a trace of your aura. I am truly impressed."

Qian Yuan spoke first, a smile on his face:

"May I ask how I address you two?"

"One of the Six Great Swords of Eternal Night, Sword Master Yan Shisan."

Yan Shisan's voice was cold.

"One of the Six Great Masters of Eternal Night, the Blade Master Li Xunhuan."

Li Xunhuan put down his wine gourd, his tone indifferent.

"Six Absolutes?"

The onlookers were in an uproar upon hearing this.

"So, in the Eternal Night Heaven, there are at least four more Celestial Realm experts like them?"

"Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!"

Mei Chuan Neiku licked his lips, a glint of greed and fighting spirit flashing in his eyes:

"Josei! You two are excellent!"

Li Xunhuan glanced at the strangely-looking Mei Chuanneiku, then turned to look at Qian Yuan:

"I have long heard of Prince Yuan's name, and I have heard that you possess extraordinary strength. I would like to learn a thing or two from you."

"That's exactly what I was thinking too," Qian Yuan said loudly.

"An aerial battle!"

Before he finished speaking, he moved swiftly and soared into the sky.

Li Xunhuan followed closely behind, and the two instantly faced off in mid-air.

"Dry Dragon Claw!"

With a low shout, Qian Yuan launched the first attack, his spiritual power surging within him.

A gigantic phantom of a dragon claw materialized, carrying the force to tear through the air, and lunged at Li Xunhuan.

Li Xunhuan remained calm and collected, putting away his wine gourd. A three-inch-seven-tenths-inch fine steel throwing knife appeared in his hand without him even noticing.

"Little Li's Flying Dagger - A Strike at the Heart!"

Whoosh!

The flying knife slashed through the sky, carrying unparalleled sword intent, transforming into a dazzling blade of light that slashed directly at the illusory dragon claw.

"Bang!"

The blade's edge collided with the dragon's claw, unleashing a deafening roar.

The two forces annihilated each other, and their first encounter resulted in a draw.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qian Yuan's eyes. Just as he was about to attack again, he saw that Li Xunhuan had produced two more throwing knives.

"Little Li's Flying Dagger - Shadow Blade!"

Whoosh!Whoosh!

Two throwing knives shot out in strange elliptical trajectories, attacking Qian Yuan's left and right sides respectively, with speed as fast as lightning.

"So fast!"

Qian Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly channeled his spiritual power to condense a protective shield around his body.

At the same time, he raised his hand and slapped the flying knife to the left.

The palm strike collided with the blade's edge, blocking the left-side flying knife, but the right-side flying knife was already within reach.

He hastily dodged to the side, but was still grazed by the flying knife.

"Snap!"

A crack appeared in the spiritual energy shield.

"The power of this throwing knife is astonishing!"

Qian Yuan was secretly alarmed and dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

Before he could catch his breath, Li Xunhuan's attacks came one after another.

Three throwing knives, each carrying a condensed blade of light, positioned one in front and two behind, blocking all his escape routes.

"Royal Secret Technique - Dragon Shield!"

Qian Yuan was greatly alarmed, knowing he couldn't dodge, and hurriedly mobilized all his spiritual energy.

A golden shield covered with dragon patterns materialized in front of him.

"Snap!"

The first throwing knife struck the dragon shield, instantly covering it with cracks.

"Bang!"

The second throwing knife followed immediately, shattering the dragon shield.

The third throwing knife, still possessing considerable momentum, struck Qian Yuan's protective spiritual shield.

"Pfft!"

The protective barrier shattered, and the throwing knife pierced through his shoulder, leaving a trail of blood droplets and a gaping hole.

"Such powerful sword intent!"

Qian Yuan felt a sharp pain coming from his wound.

A domineering sword intent invaded his body, causing his blood and qi to surge.

In mid-air, Li Xunhuan stood with his hands behind his back.

He had somehow acquired a throwing knife and was calmly looking at the injured Qian Yuan.

Below the mountain peak, everyone stared in disbelief.

"My God! Prince Yuan was injured in just a few moves?"

"Li Xunhuan's throwing knives from the Eternal Night Heaven are terrifying!"

Right now!

Yan Shisan, watching Li Xunhuan's fierce fight, couldn't resist any longer and slowly walked towards Mei Chuan's underwear:

"No underwear, it's our turn!"

Seeing this, Mei Chuan Neiku's eyes flashed with a sinister glint as he looked at Yan Shisan:

"Yoshi!! Sword Mastery? Let me see if your sword is as powerful as my One-Sword Style!"

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