Indeed, what Xu Nian was demonstrating was the Heavenly Rank Body Technique he had acquired at the Academy''s Grand Competition.

    During these days at the Governor Mansion, whenever Xu Nian had free time, he would practice this Heavenly Rank Body Technique.

    Under Xu Nian''s cultivation, the Illusion Fascinate Trace Step had finally reached a masterful level.

    Now, Xu Nian''s speed had doubled compared to before.

    Although Ding Hao was from the Seven-star Martial Sect, with his eyes covered now, it was nearly impossible to catch Xu Nian''s movements.

    "Heavenly Rank Technique, Illusion Fascinate Trace, huh? I cultivated for a year to reach proficiency, and this guy has reached it in just over a month, what incredible comprehension skills?" Zhao Yanyun thought in shock.

    In fact, he didn''t know that Xu Nian had actually spent only five days on this body technique.

    Chen Yao was also stunned. She had just seen Xu Nian start cultivating this Heavenly Rank Body Technique a few days ago, and now he had already reached proficiency.

    Although Heavenly Rank Techniques are powerful, they are indeed extremely difficult to cultivate.

    Without a long period of hard work, it is impossible to achieve any success.

    Xu Nian, however, had matched the efforts of others after nearly a year in just a few days.

    This made her recall the night a few days ago, when he had comprehended the Man and Sword as One Third Level Realms,

    Xu Nian''s almost freakish comprehension skills, truly drove people to despair.

    Lin Rock and Sun Zhan were also surprised, not expecting Xu Nian''s speed to be so fast, which gave them a very ominous feeling.

    Ding Hao also frowned tightly, Xu Nian''s speed was far beyond his expectations.

    "Hmph, I refuse to believe I can''t hit you, Gale Burst Palm!" Ding Hao said defiantly, as the aura of a Seven-star Martial Sect fully burst forth.

    A gust almost as sharp as a blade''s edge converged in his palm, even cutting through the surrounding air.

    "This is a Heavenly Rank Low Grade Battle Technique, it seems Ding Hao is truly enraged," the surrounding crowd was astonished.

    At this moment, the technique Ding Hao was displaying was a Heavenly Rank Low Grade Palm Technique, ferociously powerful.

    If Xu Nian was hit by this palm, he would either die or be severely injured.

    Xu Nian, seeing the fierce palm strike coming towards him, curled up the corners of his mouth into a light smile.

    "Senior Brother Ding, since you are unconvinced, let me show you what true speed is," Xu Nian chuckled lightly.

    His figure flashed and he vanished from the spot.

    Ding Hao''s palm passed through where Xu Nian had been, striking a stone pillar beside him and leaving several scratches on the hard pillar.

    "What? He''s gone?" Ding Hao exclaimed in surprise, not expecting his attack to miss completely.

    "Watch your back!" someone from the audience suddenly shouted.

    Ding Hao spun around only to feel a terrifying gust of air hit him in the face.

    The force transmitted through the sword forced Xu Nian back three steps.

    It had to be said, the Seven-star Martial Sect was still the Seven-star Martial Sect, the gap in their levels was somewhat large compared to Xu Nian''s.

    However, Xu Nian''s swordsmanship realm compensated for the gap in his Cultivation.

    "Die! Heavenly Rank Sword Technique, Seven Killings Absolute Wind Slash!"

    Just then, Ding Hao attacked again.

    His sword slashed through the air, the Sword Qi surged tremendously, incredibly fast.

    The Sword Radiance surging on the blade was terrifyingly formidable.

    "What a powerful, fast sword!" everyone around exclaimed.

    Ding Hao was really being ruthless, directly using the Heavenly Rank Sword Technique.

    He was out to kill Xu Nian!

    If Xu Nian couldn''t block it, he might very well lose his life today.

    In the crowd, Lin Rock and Sun Zhan exchanged a smile.

    It seemed to say, this was Ding Hao''s true character; those who provoked him were undeniably doomed.

    At this moment, Zhao Yanyun was frowning deeply, her Spiritual Energy starting to surge, ready to intervene and save Xu Nian at any moment.

    Chen Yao also looked anxious, worried for Xu Nian.

    However, just when everyone thought that Xu Nian couldn''t withstand the sword.

    A slight smile curled up on Xu Nian''s lips.

    "Thinking you can kill me... you''re too naive. Taste my newly mastered move," Ultimate Kill, Fierce Blade Dance!"

    With a low shout, Xu Nian''s sword seemed to transform illusionarily, instantly striking eighteen times.

    Suddenly, the Sword Qi danced wildly, rushing towards the approaching Ding Hao.

    "Ah!"

    Ding Hao''s Sword Radiance was instantly broken, and his body suddenly had numerous cuts, each deep enough to see bone.

    The strong impact threw him back several meters, his body bloodied all over.

    Meanwhile, Xu Nian stood with his sword at the original spot, his robe fluttering, standing unshaken amidst the howling wind.

    Everyone around was dumbstruck, looking at Ding Hao who had fallen on the ground, then at Xu Nian holding the sword, utterly shocked.

    Ding Hao had actually truly been defeated.

    A Seven-star Martial Sect member had lost to a One-star Martial Sect member.