“Kid, this is one of Ziwei Sect’s top killer moves. How can your disciple break it? I think it’s over for her.” Jing Yuan revealed a joyful smile, his eyes full of triumph.
Chu Huaian’s lips held a faint smile, “Senior, the outcome is not yet decided. It’s too early to draw conclusions now.”
Jing Yuan Tsk tsk-ed twice, “Then I’ll watch closely. What’s so extraordinary about your disciple?”
It wasn't just Jing Yuan; everyone else also thought the match was over, but at that moment, a change occurred.
Shen Qinghan’s body retreated, her eyes turned grayish-white, and she murmured, “Profound Nether Through the Gloom, Nine Transformations into Life. Frost Plume Spreads, Winter as its Foundation. Grand Yin Edict, Ice Phoenix Manifest!”
As soon as her words fell, the sky suddenly cracked with ice patterns, and countless frost crystals poured down like a suspended blizzard waterfall.
Amidst the sky-filling ice mist, a pair of azure wings, spanning a hundred zhang, slowly unfurled. Each feather was an ice prism condensed with ancient cold, reflecting thousands of cold rainbow lights.
The rapidly approaching Big Dipper Seven Kill Sword was blocked by the wings, and the two stalemated in mid-air.
“Break for me!!” Yun Xiang clasped her hands together, forming a sword with her fingers, and once again unleashed surging spiritual power.
Crack, crack—
The wings shattered bit by bit, turning into azure ice crystals floating in the void.
Just then, a clear phoenix cry resounded through the sky, and all the ice crystals gathered together, forming an ancient ice phoenix that enveloped Shen Qinghan.
“Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation, Ice Phoenix Descends!”
The ice phoenix flapped its wings, stirring up an extremely cold storm. Wherever its tail feathers swept, space froze into glistening ice crystals.
Bang—
The spiritual sword flew back, falling at Yun Xiang’s feet.
“Pfft…” Yun Xiang’s face turned pale, and she couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of clotted blood.
“Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation, Ziwu Shines!”
Behind Yun Xiang, countless stars lit up, and a giant phantom seemed to cross the river of time, manifesting in the world.
Yun Xiang raised her hand, and starlight bloomed around her. Behind her, the tall figure also slowly raised its hand, a ray of light condensing at its fingertip, and then fiercely struck down towards Shen Qinghan.
As the sword qi emerged, the surrounding space began to collapse, unable to withstand such a fierce blow.
At this moment, among the spectators, everyone gasped, unable to imagine such a powerful killer move appearing on a Golden Core Stage cultivator.
“Yun Xiang Fairy truly lives up to her reputation as one of the top prodigies in the southern region. Even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator would probably find it difficult to withstand this blow, right?”
“For Shen Qinghan to push Yun Xiang Fairy to this extent, she loses with honor.”
“It’s truly a pity. With Shen Qinghan’s strength, entering the top ten would be no problem. To meet Yun Xiang Fairy in the very first match is truly… sigh…” Someone expressed regret.
Unlike the reactions of others, many players within the light screen were sitting on the ground at this moment, like watching a movie, making surprised and exclaimed sounds.
“Wow, Sister Qinghan’s transformation is too cool, isn’t it?”
“Oh, Yun Xiang also transformed. This move looks a bit like ‘Immortal Guiding the Way,’ and its power seems decent.”
“Sister Luo Xi, will Sister Qinghan win?” Xia Ling asked curiously, her big eyes wide.
“Sister isn’t too sure, but Qinghan still has one move she hasn’t used.” Luo Xi smiled gently, rubbing Xia Ling’s small head.
“Shen Qinghan will win.” Li Taibai still maintained his calm and composed demeanor.
“Hey, Old Bai, why are you so certain that Shen Qinghan will win?” Fang Yuan turned his head curiously, looking at Li Taibai and asking.
“I’ve fought her before.” Li Taibai replied indifferently.
“Who won?” Lin Ye’s curiosity was piqued, and he asked.
“I won.” Li Taibai was concise.
“Tsk, listening to your tone, I thought Shen Qinghan won?” Fang Yuan rolled his eyes.
“Li Taibai, can you speak more in the future? It’s hard for me to understand!” Sun Yiyi mumbled discontentedly.
Li Taibai pondered for a moment, then said seriously, “I’ll pay attention next time. I’ll change in the future and never make the same mistake.”
“Pfft… Hahahaha…”
Hearing this, Huo Sichun covered her stomach and let out a hearty laugh, while the others also couldn’t help but snicker, stifling their smiles.
Sun Yiyi rolled her eyes at Li Taibai, wishing she could hit him with two hammers.
“Look quickly, Sister Qinghan is going all out.” Someone exclaimed, and everyone’s gaze once again focused on the screen.
Shen Qinghan ascended rapidly, her eyes fixed on the sword light. She spread her hands, then slammed them together, shouting loudly:
“North wind condenses bone, cold abyss forges soul.”
“Thousands of mountains silent in snow, ten thousand ages steeped in frost.”
“Ice soul as the boundary, phoenix wings as the dome.”
“Winter Holy Domain!”
“Activate!”
The ice phoenix broke free from Shen Qinghan’s control, circling above her head, followed by crisp cracking sounds of ice, like ancient chime bells playing.
The ice phoenix let out a phoenix cry towards the sky. The cry pierced through the nine layers of clouds, and wherever the sound waves reached, the air condensed into frost flowers.
Every snowflake falling within the domain traced profound dao patterns in the air, blooming into frosty lotus flames upon touching the ground.
“Absolute Zero!”
“Seal!”
Time seemed to stop at this moment. The sword light, upon entering the domain, suddenly slowed down until it hovered above the ice phoenix’s head.
“A domain! Shen Qinghan actually comprehended her innate domain! How is this possible?!”
The spectators immediately erupted in an uproar, their faces filled with shock.
Even Jing Yuan revealed a dazed expression, his eyes full of confusion.
Those who could comprehend their innate domain at the Golden Core Stage numbered no more than ten in the entire Tianxuan Continent. Even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator might not possess such comprehension.
Only at the Spirit Transformation Stage did one have the opportunity to touch the Great Dao, comprehend the laws of heaven and earth, and thus comprehend one’s innate domain, but this required a large amount of time for exploration and comprehension.
“Genius, this is a true genius. No, even more monstrous than a genius!” Jing Yuan murmured, his gaze towards Shen Qinghan becoming incredibly fervent.
Marry, she must marry! Even if it kills me, I must marry Yun Xiang into Hua Xia Sect!
Bang—
The domain only lasted less than two seconds before suddenly shattering completely.
“Pfft…” Shen Qinghan suddenly clutched her chest and spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood.
Yun Xiang, on the other hand, was in a daze at this moment. By the time she reacted, an ice blade was already pressed against her neck. One more step forward, and she would very likely perish on the spot.
“I… concede.” Yun Xiang’s throat moved slightly, uttering three words with extreme reluctance.
“Thank you for the match.” Shen Qinghan wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and bowed with clasped hands.
【Hua Xia Sect’s Shen Qinghan advances.】
Above the sky curtain, a striking red text appeared in everyone’s eyes.
“She lost, Yun Xiang Fairy actually lost!”
Some people stared blankly, still unwilling to believe the reality before their eyes.
It wasn’t until Yun Xiang was ejected from the battlefield that everyone finally realized.
Yun Xiang truly lost. The favorite to win the championship was eliminated in the very first match!
At this moment, Yun Xiang seemed very disheartened. She raised her eyelids to look at Jing Yuan, then flew rapidly towards him, saying with a crying voice, “Master, I lost, wuwu…”
Jing Yuan reached out his hand, already having thought about how to comfort his beloved disciple.
But the next second, Yun Xiang suddenly made a turn and threw herself into Chu Huaian’s arms: “Wuwu… Senior Brother Chu… I knew you would appear… Yun Xiang missed you so much…”
“Wuwu… So embarrassing… I actually lost to a woman with lower cultivation than me… Senior Brother Chu… I’m so sad, please comfort me quickly…”
As she cried, she placed Chu Huaian’s misplaced hand on her waist, and only then did she continue to cry loudly with satisfaction.
“Cough…” Jing Yuan coughed lightly. Seeing that Yun Xiang ignored him, he coughed heavily again.
Yun Xiang still pretended not to hear, continuing to cling to Chu Huaian’s embrace.
Jing Yuan looked at Chu Huaian with a face full of black lines, and growled, “Let go!”
Chu Huaian showed an innocent look. Seeing the killing intent in Jing Yuan’s eyes, he then pushed Yun Xiang away.
“Oh, just for a moment, I just lost the match, I’m so sad!” Yun Xiang glared at Chu Huaian reproachfully, then glared fiercely at Jing Yuan.