After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

"Kid, don't think you can beat me like that!"

He gripped a longsword, its blade gleaming coldly, and a sword domain suddenly expanded around him!

"You want to duel me with swords? Utterly foolish!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his wrist, and his longsword pierced through the air!

"Sword Domain - All Swords Return to One!"

In an instant, countless sword energy phantoms materialized out of thin air, centered on Jian Tianyi, densely packed and blotting out the sky!

Thousands upon thousands of sword energies poured down on Lin Fengmian like a torrential rain!

Its power seemed to tear the heavens and the earth apart!

The cultivators below the stage all gasped in astonishment.

"This is Jian Tianyi's sword domain? What terrifying pressure!"

"Lin Fengmian is finished! Even if he had three heads and six arms, he couldn't withstand this barrage of ten thousand swords!"

"So what if you cultivate both body and swordsmanship? Before absolute power, it's all in vain!"

however--

Lin Fengmian merely snorted coldly, showing no fear in his eyes.

"Lotus Sword and Shield, rise!"

He roared, and five flying swords suddenly flew back, spinning rapidly around him!

The sword light intertwined, layer upon layer, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a giant lotus-shaped sword energy shield!

Five flying swords were linked end to end, their sword light flowing endlessly, completely enveloping Lin Fengmian!

"Clang clang clang clang clang—!"

Countless sword energy phantoms bombarded the lotus sword shield, erupting with ear-piercing metallic clangs!

Sparks flew everywhere, and flashes of inspiration flew!

But the lotus sword shield remained completely still, blocking all the attacks!

"Um?"

Jian Tianyi frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This lotus sword shield... it can actually block his sword domain attack?

He snorted coldly, and his attacks became even more ferocious.

The sword energy surged like a tide, wave after wave, endlessly!

Lin Fengmian, however, focused his mind on his dantian.

The five spiritual roots, the five spiritual powers: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

He took a deep breath and simultaneously channeled the five spiritual energies into the five flying swords!

The power of gold is unparalleled in its sharpness!

The power of wood is endless!

The power of water is gentle and inexhaustible!

The power of fire, raging and intense!

The power of earth is as heavy as a mountain!

Five kinds of spiritual power surged into the five flying swords at the same time, and the spiritual light on the swords suddenly increased dramatically!

……

outside world.

Jian Tianyi was overjoyed as he looked at the lotus sword shield that remained completely still.

He thought Lin Fengmian was suppressed by his sword domain and could only passively defend, with no power to fight back.

"Lin Fengmian!"

He burst into wild laughter, his voice filled with smugness:

"Weren't you so arrogant? How come you've become a coward now?"

"Hiding inside its shell, too scared to come out?"

As he spoke, he intensified his attack, and the sword energy phantoms in the sword domain became more and more numerous and dense!

"Today, I will avenge the day you crippled Junior Sister Meng!"

Jian Tian roared angrily, and the long sword in his hand hummed, with spiritual light emanating from its blade!

He gathered his strength and slashed fiercely at the lotus sword shield!

This sword strike embodies his lifelong swordsmanship skills, and its power is enough to split a small mountain in two!

however--

Just as his sword was about to fall—

The lotus-shaped sword and shield suddenly exploded!

Five flying swords, like five streaks of light, shot out from the shield!

Jian Tianyi's pupils shrank sharply, and he quickly swung his sword to block!

but--

The target of those five flying swords was not him at all!

Rather—his sword domain!

Five flying swords simultaneously plunged into the sword domain, and five kinds of spiritual power erupted from the swords!

"boom--!"

A deafening roar echoed through the sky!

Jian Tianyi's swordsmanship domain was originally constructed from pure sword intent, with clear distinctions and orderly structure.

But at this moment, five completely different spiritual energies were forcibly poured in, instantly disrupting the balance of the sword domain!

The power of metal was sharp, cutting through the veins of sword intent!

The power of wood was inexhaustible, growing wildly and disrupting the structure of the sword domain!

The power of water is gentle and pervasive, penetrating every corner!

The power of fire raged violently, scorching the very foundation of the sword intent!

The power of earth was heavy, suppressing the operation of the sword domain!

The five spiritual energies intertwined and clashed with each other, turning the originally pure sword intent into chaos!

"What?!"

Jian Tianyi was horrified to discover that his invincible sword domain was rapidly disintegrating when it touched that colorful chaotic domain!

The sword intent dissipated, and order collapsed!

"This...this is impossible!"

His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief:

"You actually managed to break my sword domain?!"

Lin Fengmian's lips curled into a cold smile.

He did not answer.

But -

"Sword energy transforms into sound!"

He made a sudden move!

An invisible sword aura shot out, so fast that it was impossible for the naked eye to catch it!

The sword energy was silent yet carried a deadly killing intent, heading straight for Jian Tianyi's chest!

"ah--!"

Jian Tian felt a sharp pain in his chest, and he was sent flying backward along with the longsword in his hand!

"Bang!"

He slammed heavily onto the edge of the ring, creating a shallow crater, and spat out a mouthful of blood!

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at the scene in disbelief.

The Sword Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, a peerless prodigy who has achieved minor mastery of swordsmanship—

He was sent flying with a single punch?!

No, not a punch, but a sword!

Lin Fengmian's sword energy was so powerful that even Jian Tianyi couldn't block it.

"Sword energy manifesting as sound...that's sword energy manifesting as sound!"

An experienced cultivator who knew its value exclaimed in surprise, his voice trembling:

"The realm of sword intent! He actually comprehended the realm of sword intent!"

"My God! He not only cultivates both body and swordsmanship, but he has also comprehended sword intent!"

"Just what kind of monster is this Lin Fengmian?!"

Discussions rose and fell.

Lin Fengmian was already slowly walking towards Jian Tianyi.

He looked down at his disheveled opponent, a cynical smile playing on his lips:

"this one?"

"Does he even deserve to be called invincible in swordsmanship?"

Jian Tianyi lay on the ground, his whole body aching, as if his chest had been struck by a heavy hammer.

He gritted his teeth, trying to get up, but found his legs were weak and he couldn't stand up at all.

Lin Fengmian looked down at him, his eyes showing no murderous intent, only a faint mockery.

But that mockery was more unbearable for Jian Tianyi than the killing intent.

He is the Holy Son of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the most dazzling sword genius in the Southern Region!

When has he ever suffered such humiliation?!

"I admit it..."

Jian Tianyi gritted his teeth, wanting to say those two words.

But before he could finish speaking—

"Bang!"

Lin Fengmian punched him in the face.

"What did you say? The arena is too noisy, I can't hear you!"

"Bang!"

Another punch.

"Recognize what? Recognize a father? No need to be so polite!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Fists rained down, each one landing squarely, leaving Jian Tian too weak to even scream.

The monks below the stage were dumbfounded.

This...this is way too violent!

The disciples of the Hehuan Sect also twitched at the corners of their mouths, unsure of what to say.

The elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect were all ashen-faced, wishing they could rush onto the stage and tear Lin Fengmian to pieces.

But they cannot.

Because Jian Tianyi has not yet admitted defeat.

The rules of the competition state that the battle is not over until someone concedes defeat.

Lin Fengmian was clearly waiting for Jian Tianyi to say those two words himself.