Chapter 27

**Boom!**

**Bang! Bang! Bang!**

Jing Lucheng and Jing Yan's figures crossed, the heavy sword light and spear shadows almost completely obscuring their figures.

Many of the martial artists around the combat platform, those with lower realms, could only see the two figures vaguely. However, from the numerous terrifying energy whirlwinds formed around the two, one could tell how intense their battle was.

Jing Tianying and Jing Mingzhi also focused their minds, watching the battle while their internal yuan qi circulated, ready to intervene at any moment.

No matter what, they couldn't let Jing Yan die at the hands of Jing Lucheng.

Although Jing Yan was currently only at the Sixth Level of the Martial Dao, it was important to note that a month ago, his realm was only at the Third Level. In just one month, he had advanced three levels, proving that the former number one genius of Donglin City had returned, and was even more extraordinary than before.

"Isn't this a bit shameless?" someone sneered from around the combat platform.

"Exactly, before the battle, he said he would control his realm at the Sixth Level, but now he's not controlling it. Haha, going back on his word in front of everyone!"

"Jing Lucheng using all his strength, isn't Jing Yan in danger now?"

"Yes, but even if Jing Yan loses, it's nothing to be ashamed of. No one will say he's weak."

"Pity, the gap between the Sixth Level and the Seventh Level is too great. One is a mid-level martial artist, the other is a high-level martial artist, sigh..." someone sighed.

In their view, Jing Yan could not possibly be a match for Jing Lucheng. The difference in realms was significant, and it was a major realm difference. If Jing Yan were also at the Seventh Level, then Jing Lucheng would definitely not be a match for Jing Yan.

"Jing Yan, die!" Jing Lucheng's face was somewhat distorted. He intermittently heard the comments around him, which only fueled his anger.

He thought that he could easily defeat Jing Yan with a casual effort, but now, despite using all his strength, Jing Yan remained unharmed.

At the beginning, he wanted to humiliate Jing Yan severely, defeating him in front of many Jing family martial artists. Now, it seemed that humiliation was impossible. Even if he could defeat Jing Yan, others would still think Jing Yan was honorable in defeat. A Sixth Level martial artist being able to fight a Seventh Level martial artist to this extent was enough for Jing Yan to be proud.

This was evident from the comments of the martial artists around them.

"About time!"

At this moment, Jing Yan's eyes flickered.

He used a low-grade martial technique to fight Jing Lucheng, with one important purpose: to hone his martial skills.

After repairing the Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Sword, Jing Yan had never truly used this martial technique in battle. The fight with Lin Hu in the Black Rock Mountains didn't count. Jing Lucheng, at the Seventh Level, was clearly an excellent opponent for Jing Yan to hone his skills. If he didn't take advantage of this, wouldn't it be a waste?

"Defeat!" Jing Yan's entire body's yuan qi trembled slightly, his speed suddenly increased, and the Flowing Light Sword in his hand shone with a black sword light.

"Crack!"

The spear shadows instantly showed signs of cracking.

The sword light penetrated instantly.

"Swish!" Jing Lucheng's body was swept away by a sword light.

"Ah!" Jing Lucheng let out a惨叫, falling to the ground like a dead dog.

The *Youlong Spear Technique* had many hidden flaws.

Although Jing Yan had never cultivated this martial technique, he had already noticed some flaws during the battle. These flaws were enough for Jing Yan to exploit and easily defeat Jing Lucheng.

Of course, if Jing Lucheng's realm were much higher, even if Jing Yan knew the flaws in the martial technique he used, Jing Yan would have no way to deal with it.

For example, if Jing Lucheng were a Xiantian expert, Jing Yan would absolutely not be a match for him, even without using any martial techniques.

Unfortunately, Jing Lucheng did not have such a high cultivation. Although his realm was slightly higher than Jing Yan's, in terms of the thickness of yuan qi, Jing Yan was not inferior to him.

Jing Lucheng's defeat in this battle was inevitable.

Moreover, Jing Yan had not even used the mid-grade martial technique *Moonlight Three Waves*.

"Jing Lucheng lost?"

"This... this..."

"He's at the Seventh Level? He's actually not a match for the Sixth Level Jing Yan?"

"My eyes must be failing me! How is this possible? How is this possible?"

Jing Lucheng was hit by a sword and flew out, and for a moment, the surrounding Jing family members were stunned. Just a moment ago, they saw Jing Yan and Jing Lucheng evenly matched, fighting fiercely. Although this was surprising to many, the next moment, Jing Lucheng flew away.

Was it an illusion?

No! Jing Lucheng was still lying there like a dead dog.

Jing Lucheng did not suffer any serious injuries. From his body, there were only some cracks in his robe, caused by the sword light. However, there was not much blood flowing from these cracks.

Jing Lucheng had no intention of getting up; he had no face to face the many Jing family martial artists.

He had lost, and lost badly. He did not know why Jing Yan was so strong, but one thing was clear: Jing Yan's strength was much greater than his. If Jing Yan wanted to kill him, he might already be dead. He did not know whether he should be grateful that Jing Yan did not deliver a killing blow.

Jing Lucheng felt his mind go blank, and he could not even hear the voices of the surrounding Jing family members. He was filled with regret, why did he provoke Jing Yan? Why!

"Jing Lucheng, I told you before, to stand up for others, you need to have enough strength. Otherwise, you will regret it." Jing Yan said, looking at the dejected and expressionless Jing Lucheng.

He did not deliver a killing blow for a reason. The first reason was that he and Jing Lucheng did not have any major grudges; Jing Lucheng just wanted to help Jing Yiqin humiliate him. The second reason was that the Jing family had clan rules: family members could compete, but they could not kill each other. Moreover, there were two elders present.

"Elder Four, it seems you were right! This Jing Yan is really... impressive!" Jing Mingzhi, after a moment of shock, exhaled and said to Jing Tianying.

"Actually, I didn't expect it either! Although I saw that this kid was hiding his strength, I didn't think he could really defeat Jing Lucheng." Jing Tianying took a deep breath and said.

"Yes, a month ago, he was at the Third Level. Now, he's at the Sixth Level. Not only that, but he has improved the *Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Sword* technique and even defeated the Seventh Level Jing Lucheng. Elder Four, can I say that our Jing family's genius has returned?" Jing Mingzhi's eyes gleamed.

"Elder Six, continue to oversee this test. I will go see the Clan Head!" Jing Tianying's voice became firm.

"Alright!" Jing Mingzhi's eyes flickered, understanding Jing Tianying's meaning, and he nodded heavily in agreement.

The Jing Yan of the past has returned! And he seems even more extraordinary than before. This must be reported to the Clan Head immediately.