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The first half of the individual matches has ended, eliminating more than half of the sect disciples. The atmosphere on the field didn't cool down; instead, it became even more tense with the upcoming second half.

The second half is a two-person team battle, and the rules are still determined by drawing lots. If a sect only has one person left, they can find other lone disciples to temporarily form a team.

If one person is left with no one to team up with, they will receive a bye.

Luo Yiyan and Lin Zhixu were drawn as opponents Shen Yue and Yan Qinghan from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

Once the draw numbers were announced, both sides reacted with surprising anticipation.

This is perfect; we can settle both old and new scores at once.

Both teams leaped onto the arena simultaneously, staring at each other with hostility in their eyes, instantly creating a tense atmosphere.

Just as the elder referee was about to announce the start, Shen Yue drew her sword and charged out.

The sword, imbued with sharp spiritual energy, aimed straight for Luo Yiyan's heart, its speed so great that many disciples below the stage gasped in shock.

Luo Yiyan hadn't expected her to do this. He dodged to the side and drew his sword. Shen Yue's blade grazed his clothes, slicing off a small piece of fabric.

He forced Shen Yue back with a backhand strike, the blade of his sword colliding with hers, sparks flying.

Yan Qinghan's expression darkened slightly. Shen Yue was such an idiot.

But now was not the time to lecture someone. He moved swiftly and stopped Lin Zhixu.

Lin Zhixu drew his sword to meet him.

The two men's sword styles were completely different.

Yan Qinghan's sword was fast and ruthless, each strike accompanied by the sound of wind cutting through the air.

Lin Zhixu's swordsmanship is steady and precise, combining defense with offense.

Four sword lights intertwined on the arena, forming a net that made it impossible to determine who was superior for a moment.

Shen Yue's attacks became increasingly fierce.

Every sword strike she wielded was merciless, each move aimed directly at vital points; her stance was clearly not a friendly exchange, but a desperate fight.

Luo Yiyan took several sword strikes from her, but was forced to retreat a few steps by her fierce strength.

He frowned, secretly alarmed.

He remembered that Shen Yue was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, two minor realms lower than him. How could she suddenly become so powerful?

On the high platform, the elders from various sects who were watching the battle all frowned.

One of the elders from the Tianheng Sect turned to look at the Wanjian Sect's seats, his tone filled with suppressed anger: "Sect Master Shen, isn't this going a bit too far? It's just a friendly sparring match between disciples, yet your sect's disciple has resorted to such ruthless tactics. What is the meaning of this?"

Sect Leader Shen gripped the armrest tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand. He was furious with Shen Yue, but could only close his eyes and force a bow: "Please calm down, Elder. My daughter is young and impetuous, and acted rashly in her eagerness to win..."

Yu Linzhou suddenly chuckled, leaving Sect Master Shen speechless.

Yu Linzhou said sarcastically, "He's always so impatient. Sect Leader Shen is so easy; he doesn't even bother to come up with a new excuse."

Sect Master Shen's face turned pale and then red.

Yu Linzhou was too lazy to pay him any more attention.

He's seen plenty of people like this; sooner or later they'll be ruined by their own negligence.

He looked away and turned his gaze back to the ring.

Shen Yue's moves were deadly, and Luo Yiyan retreated step by step. The referee had given several warnings, but Shen Yue ignored them.

Yan Qinghan glanced at Shen Yue out of the corner of his eye and saw that she was not even listening to the referee's commands, and a trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

But he couldn't break free; Lin Zhixu's offensive was fierce, and his defense was impenetrable. Several of his attempts to break through that defense failed.

Just as Shen Yue thrust her sword toward Luo Yiyan's left shoulder, Luo Yiyan suddenly changed his move, raising his sword from below and forcefully knocking the sword out of her hand.

Shen Yue staggered back several steps before barely managing to steady herself. Her hand holding the sword trembled slightly, her heart filled with shock and resentment.

In preparation for this battle, she took a pill to temporarily boost her cultivation level, forcibly pushing her realm to the Golden Core stage.

She thought she could easily crush Luo Yiyan and avenge herself, but she never expected that Luo Yiyan's strength far exceeded her expectations.

Isn't he only at the Foundation Establishment stage? How can he defeat her, who is at the Golden Core stage?

Luo Yiyan sheathed his sword and looked at Shen Yue's face, which was twisted with resentment. Suddenly, he felt that this scene was extremely familiar.

Chu Yuxiu was the same way back then. He made the first move, but after losing, he became furious and resorted to underhanded tactics, only to suffer the consequences.

He frowned, his tone carrying undisguised annoyance: "Why are you all so annoying? You all love to resort to underhanded tactics. Can't we just have a fair fight?"

Taking advantage of the opening, Yan Qinghan darted to Shen Yue's side, grabbed her wrist, and angrily demanded, "What exactly do you want to do! Are you determined to ruin the reputation of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect?!"

Being publicly reprimanded by the person she liked filled Shen Yue with both grievance and embarrassment, and her eyes immediately reddened. "Senior Brother Yan, let me explain! I just wanted to get revenge for myself!"

"You have no idea how they bullied me when you weren't here! They made me kneel and kowtow in front of so many people, I..."

"I advise you to provide evidence before you speak," Lin Zhixu suddenly interrupted her, his tone warning, "otherwise I don't mind exposing your shameful deeds in front of so many people."

Shen Yue's face stiffened, and the words she was about to say stuck in her throat. She bit her lower lip tightly, not daring to say anything more.

Looking at Shen Yue's guilty expression, Yan Qinghan felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

Over the years, he has known Shen Yue's personality better than anyone else.

She is domineering, selfish, and will do everything she can to get rid of anyone who gets close to her.

He had been in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect for so many years, and he had no friends, nor dared to have any.

He was afraid that his actions would implicate others.

Luo Yiyan suddenly raised his hand, his clear voice piercing through the noisy discussions: "Elder Referee, I have an objection. I suspect Shen Yue cheated in the competition; there's something wrong with her cultivation level."

These words caused an uproar in the room.

The disciples around the arena instantly erupted in a frenzy, their whispers and discussions rising like a tidal wave.

Cheating on cultivation level is a serious crime in the sect competition. Once verified, not only will the person be disqualified on the spot, but they will also be given a major demerit, and may even have their cultivation level abolished and be imprisoned.

Sect Leader Shen suddenly stood up from his seat, his expression changing drastically.

Gu Yunxuan slowly closed his eyes. It was over.

He cursed inwardly: What a useless piece of trash! Can't he even put on an act?

He must have lost his mind to collaborate with Shen Yue.

The referee elder was already furious because Shen Yue had ignored the commands several times. Upon hearing this, his face darkened, and he raised his hand, casting a beam of light that trapped Shen Yue in place.

Shen Yue was trapped by the spiritual light and couldn't move, which made her panic.

She struggled instinctively for a moment, then cried out in a shrill voice, "I didn't! He's slandering me! Elder, you can't just listen to his side of the story!"

The elder referee's tone was cold and firm: "Whether there was cheating or not, I will find out for myself. If you are innocent, he will naturally be punished. But if it is found that you did use banned substances—"

Before he finished speaking, his gaze lingered on Shen Yue's face, and the imposing look in his eyes sent a chill down Shen Yue's spine.

The elder referee took out a spirit-testing stone and walked up to Shen Yue.

Shen Yue tried to back away in terror, but her body was frozen in place by the spiritual light, and she couldn't even move a finger.

She could only watch helplessly as the referee elder took out his own blood and dripped it onto the spirit-testing stone, which instantly revealed a dazzling dark red light.