She stood quietly with her sword, just silently watching Bian Ruxue.
However, such a terrifying scene caused Bian Ruxue to lose her composure.
The people outside the arena were also shocked by this sight.
“How is that possible?”
“She’s unharmed, untouchable?!”
“Is this the perfection of the Softest Sword Intent?”
Many Saint Heirs and saintesses on the Saint Platform were also shocked, and the techniques displayed by Lin Qingyue at this moment made many of them feel frightened and their scalps tingle.
“Innate Yin Dao womb combined with the perfected Softest Sword Intent, Qingyue is now at the Half-Step into the Path state.”
“Amazing, although Shui Yue made a mistake, she has indeed recruited a good disciple for our Holy Land.”
The Semi-Saints such as Yao Ancestor saw this scene, their eyes revealing admiration.
However, the standing Sword Saint in the center remained indifferent, showing no change in expression.
At this moment, Lin Qingyue stood amidst the storm for a while, then suddenly used Returning Ruins Flash to appear in front of Bian Ruxue.
Bian Ruxue reacted extremely quickly, her Sword Gang roaring out like a Silver Dragon, slashing towards Lin Qingyue.
But the Silver Dragon Sword Gang passed through Lin Qingyue’s body while she merely raised her hand, and with a sweep of her sword, Bian Ruxue only felt a slight chill in her throat. She touched it and saw a smear of fresh blood on her fingertips, yet the wound on her neck had already healed.
However, she knew that if the opponent had used a killing move, it wouldn’t be just a mere scratch.
Bian Ruxue was somewhat in a daze, her body’s Sword Gang gradually dissipating, and the surrounding fierce snowstorm also slowly faded.
“I lost.”
A complex light flashed in her eyes; when she saw that the opponent had mastered the perfected Sword Intent, she had vaguely known this battle wouldn’t be easy to win since she hadn’t yet achieved Heaven and Earth Law Manifestation. Unexpectedly, the opponent hadn’t used Law Manifestation either and defeated her purely through swordsmanship.
Lin Qingyue withdrew her sword, said nothing, and turned her head to look in the direction of the floating seats.
Without those three paintings that brought her Sword Intent to Perfection, today’s battle might have been extremely tough for her, and the outcome uncertain.
Even with an additional Heaven and Earth Law Manifestation, under the situation where her Sword Intent was restrained, it wouldn’t have made much of a difference.
Noticing Lin Qingyue’s gaze, Bian Ruxue followed her eyes. When she saw Li Hao, confusion appeared in her eyes, but she didn’t think much about it.
Bian Ruxue had heard some stories about this saintess Qingyue, knowing her mentor had made mistakes and was imprisoned more than a decade ago, leading to more than a decade without anyone to guide her, forcing her to cultivate on her own.
“Did you understand Sword Intent by yourself? I’m not as good as you.”
Bian Ruxue was slightly silent, sighing lightly. She had come to realize that there are skies beyond skies, and the splendor of the Mortal World pales in comparison to here.
Lin Qingyue withdrew her gaze, responding indifferently:
“Someone accompanied me in practicing swordsmanship, so I wouldn’t consider it self-realization.”
Accompanying in sword practice… Bian Ruxue’s eyes flickered. At their level, each practiced swordsmanship through self-realization or sought guidance from a mentor. To accompany them in practice, it must at least be at the same level; otherwise, it would be meaningless.
Bian Ruxue didn’t ask further about which Saint Heir was accompanying Lin Qingyue in her cultivation; that was someone else’s privacy.
However, the mention revived memories of a scene in a courtyard from her childhood.
It seemed… it had been a very long time since someone had accompanied her in practicing swordsmanship.
If she were to return to the Mortal World, could he still accompany her in sword practice?
Bian Ruxue shook her head slightly; by then, they would be at different levels, the child’s play of the past was gone.
She gathered her thoughts, seeing Lin Qingyue had already turned and stepped down from the battle platform, she also silently turned and flew away, returning to the Saint Platform.
Watching the two return, the other Saint Heirs and saintesses’ eyes flickered, weighing their own strength against theirs.
The face of the Dragon Slayer Saint Son looked somewhat unpleasant; he had hoped to draw Lin Qingyue in today’s lot to redeem his previous shame, but the recent battle made him realize it was fortunate he hadn’t met her, or the embarrassment today would have been greater.
Losing once could be stubbornly claimed as an accident; losing twice would be too thorough.
Moreover, the defeat would have been quicker this time.
With Sword Intent Perfection and the perfect integration with the Dao womb, that state was too invincible.
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Lin Qingyue sensed the gazes from others, but her expression was calm, showing no reaction; she knew this battle would make many see her as a formidable opponent.
But the path of the strong never fears the cold wind nor the piercing chill.
…
“Qingyue won!”
“That was incredible; what was that just now? That raging blizzard of Sword Qi couldn’t even harm her.”
Lin Shanhai and other Alchemists were excited, their faces filled with joy.
Although Bian Ruxue was young, her status as a Direct Disciple of a Sword Saint was not to be underestimated.
And indeed, Bian Ruxue did display extremely strong techniques, but it seemed Lin Qingyue completely surpassed her level, winning overwhelmingly.
Many Alchemists cheered, congratulating Lin Shanhai.
Li Hao sat aside, his expression calm. He hadn’t expected their first match to be between the two of them, but now he viewed it as a normal battle, the same regardless of the opponent.
Winning and losing are common; one could only blame inferior skills, if lacking, then practice more.
“The saintess Xue’er lost, indeed, still too young!”
“She’s very strong though, reaching that level at 27. We were still hovering in the True Man Realm at 27.”
“What? You reached the True Man Realm at 27, then what does it make me at 27 still in the Four Stands Realm?”
“Don’t mention it, my cousin was still in the Three Immortal Realms at 27.”
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The outside audience discussed animatedly, seeing the youngest saintess in action for the first time. Although she lost, many recognized Bian Ruxue’s strength and did not underestimate her.