Chapter 90

Zhan Ying stepped into the competition arena with her sword, glaring at Xiao Zhan who was ten meters away, and said fiercely, "Rogue! Today, I will definitely cut you down with my sword!"

Xiao Zhan sneered coldly and said disdainfully, "A duel isn't just about talking; it requires real skill."

Zhan Ying snorted angrily, gritting her teeth, "Rogue, don't be so smug. Yesterday, I couldn't fully unleash my abilities, which is why you managed to escape by luck. But today, you won't have such good fortune. I will definitely tear you to pieces!"

Xiao Zhan grinned, "What do you mean by not being able to fully unleash your abilities? You were quite free yesterday. Your dance and sword skills were so captivating, your clothes fluttering in the wind, extremely alluring. I was completely captivated by your stunning beauty, almost to the point of nosebleeds."

Hearing this, Zhan Ying was filled with shame and anger, her phoenix eyes blazing with fury. She suddenly drew her sword and shrieked, "Rogue! I will kill you!"

As soon as she spoke, Zhan Ying moved, her body following her sword, her sword guided by her heart. Her Nirvana realm cultivation burst forth, her waist-length hair dancing wildly, her black combat suit flapping, revealing her fiery curves to the extreme!

"City-Enchanting Sword Dance!"

With the sword technique, Zhan Ying's posture was myriad, like a celestial maiden descending to earth, like a heavenly demon dancing. The anger on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a charming smile, beautiful enough to dazzle.

Suddenly, a brilliant sword light flashed, transforming into a dazzling sword aura that slashed towards Xiao Zhan, ten meters away.

Without any probing, Zhan Ying used her strongest move right from the start. She was most proud of her sword skills, believing few of her peers could surpass her in technique. However, after yesterday's battle with Xiao Zhan, she realized that even with all her efforts, she couldn't break through his turtle-shell-like defense. More importantly, her signature move, "City-Enchanting Sword Dance," was far inferior to his in both mastery and subtlety, making it a form of self-torture to compete with him in technique.

However, Zhan Ying discovered that Xiao Zhan's true cultivation was only at the peak of the innate realm, with a true essence strength of 1000 crystals. Although she didn't understand how he amplified his true essence to 20,000 crystals, she believed this state wouldn't last. If she competed with him in true essence, she was sure she could expose his true form.

The sword aura roared, dazzling and piercing!

Seeing Zhan Ying's "City-Enchanting Sword Dance," the "Kingly Sword Heart" in Xiao Zhan's brain domain trembled violently. In a flash, the sword still in its scabbard in his left hand resonated and unsheathed itself with a "clang!"

"Clang!"

A sword cry echoed, the brilliant sword light dazzling and blinding!

Instantly, Xiao Zhan's long hair danced wildly, his eyes cold and sharp like a sword. An intangible aura of authority grew stronger, making everyone feel as if a sleeping king had awakened, his kingly aura enveloping the entire training ground.

"Clang!"

In a flash, the sword fell into Xiao Zhan's right hand, and in an instant, he entered the "War God Consciousness" state. All ten brain domains and the True Eye were activated. Under the influence of the sword heart, Xiao Zhan's eyes glowed silver. Without hesitation, he performed the "Dominant Sword Technique."

A domineering sword light flashed, angrily slashing towards the dazzling sword aura.

Almost instantly, as Zhan Ying's eyes met the domineering sword aura, her mind was shaken. She felt that this sword was not only extremely domineering and beautiful but also sealed all her possible changes and retreats. The domineering sword intent was everywhere, making her feel that there was no place to retreat or avoid, leaving her no choice but to meet it head-on.

"Boom!"

The sword auras collided, and an unexpected scene unfolded! The sword aura condensed by Zhan Ying's "City-Enchanting Sword Dance" crumbled, a loud explosion shaking the ground. The fierce energy raged across the training ground. The remaining momentum of the domineering sword aura, after a brief pause, fiercely slashed towards Zhan Ying, who looked utterly astonished.

How could this be?

Her ultimate move was shattered at first contact!

"Boom!"

Zhan Ying was slashed away by Xiao Zhan's sword, her black combat suit torn in many places, leaving her in a wretched state.

Xiao Zhan sneered coldly, not surprised by this outcome. "The 'Nine-Word Sword Technique' is a War God's technique. How can it be compared to an incomplete 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique'? The difference in technique and intent is too great. Even if your cultivation levels were the same, or even if you were one level higher, you might not win. Besides, I am currently in the 'War God Consciousness' state, which further widens the gap."

Ignoring the wretched and angry Zhan Ying, Xiao Zhan sheathed his sword and threw it to Qin Nianran on the side, sneering, "The 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique' has nine levels, each consisting of thousands of the most advanced sword techniques. Only when they are condensed and unified can the 'City-Enchanting Sword Dance' be performed. Is this your 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique'? Humph! You are desecrating this great technique!"

Xiao Zhan's eyes turned icy cold, and he sneered, "To deal with a girl who hasn't even entered the door of sword techniques, using a sword is bullying you. Today, I will use my fingers as a sword to show you what the true 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique' is. Don't go around showing off your half-baked technique and embarrassing yourself."

"You!"

Zhan Ying's phoenix eyes blazed with fury and shame.

Xiao Zhan sneered and, without a word, pointed his finger. Instantly, his clothes fluttered, and he seemed like a god or a deity. Using his fingers as a sword, a dazzling sword technique bloomed at his fingertips. His demeanor and the sword intent in his sword were filled with a continuous affection, as if he were dancing for his beloved, exuding deep and tender emotions.

What is this move?

Zhan Ying's eyes were full of shock. Heaven! It was the first move of the "City-Enchanting Sword Technique," "Lover's Sword Dance"! Legend had it that the "City-Enchanting Sword Technique" was created by the War Empress to pursue the War God, and she won his heart with this technique. The "Lover's Sword Dance" had long been lost, and the technique Zhan Ying learned was created by her master, which was incomparable to the original.

He really knows the "City-Enchanting Sword Technique." But wasn't this technique already lost? How could he know it?

Right! He comes from the War God's lineage. Could this technique have been passed down all this time?

After a moment of shock, Zhan Ying saw that Xiao Zhan's "Lover's Sword Dance" had reached its peak, pointing at her brilliantly. His posture was graceful, his eyes filled with tender affection, the dazzling sword light dancing beautifully. In the sword aura, Zhan Ying felt no killing intent, only a deep affection like the sea. Unconsciously, her heart began to sink, willing to be lost in it, unable to extricate herself.

In Zhan Ying's eyes, Xiao Zhan's finger was not a dazzling sword move but a lover's tender finger. When she came to her senses, she was already flying through the air, her body limp, without any resistance.

"You are too weak!"

Xiao Zhan sighed slightly, reaching out and grabbing Zhan Ying's sword from a distance. A sword flower bloomed instantly, and he looked at Zhan Ying, who was lying on the ground, dazed and at a loss, and said calmly, "I will demonstrate what the true 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique' is. How much you can learn depends on your ability."

Soon, Xiao Zhan was alone in the training ground, performing the first level of the "City-Enchanting Sword Technique." As he moved and leaped, a thousand sword techniques bloomed brilliantly. Unconsciously, more and more people gathered to watch this enchanting sword dance. His sword moves were not as alluring and seductive as a woman's, but they were exceptionally graceful and elegant, showcasing the ultimate masculine beauty, making the women in the audience feel their blood surge and become excited.

Truly, one dance and one sword move can enchant a city.

When the final thousand sword moves merged, and the "City-Enchanting Sword Dance" bloomed brilliantly, Xiao Zhan gracefully left.

After a while, the crowd came to their senses, and those who didn't know Xiao Zhan began to ask questions. Ziyi and the other women were caught off guard; they hadn't expected Xiao Zhan's "City-Enchanting Sword Technique" to cause such a sensation. They wanted to keep it a secret, but they knew it was impossible. Seeing the enthusiasm of the women who were applying to join, they exchanged bitter smiles.

The impact of Xiao Zhan's performance didn't end there. Many people hidden in the shadows watched him leave with fiery eyes. In a pavilion not far from the training ground, a woman in black with a veil covering her face watched the direction Xiao Zhan left. Her eyes were blazing, and she was visibly excited. She murmured to herself, "I didn't expect the 'City-Enchanting Sword Technique' to still exist. It's perfect! That young man, at such a young age, can master this technique to its utmost. This is incredible! No matter what, I must obtain this technique! Tsk tsk! I didn't expect his constitution to be so strong, even from a distance, he can still make people's blood surge."