CHAPTER 288: CHAPTER 288, GRIEVANCES AND GRUDGES

After exchanging blows for a dozen moves, Gu Muling suddenly retreated, his white robe fluttering as his entire aura erupted to the extreme. A stream of blood qi descended from the sky, and simultaneously, a huge blood-colored palm seal fiercely stamped towards Chu Ming.

"Undying Palm!"

Boom!

Half of the sky was dyed a different color, showcasing the might of this move!

Chu Ming’s expression was indifferent. Countless Sword Dao Auroras flickered through his mind, and a faint white Flowing Cloud appeared in his sword. Instantly, the surrounding space became viscous like flowing water.

"Flowing Clouds Like Water!"

Thud, thud, thud.....

With a single swing of his sword, heaven and earth grew silent. Following this, was the sound of the air being shattered. It was as if heaven and earth were split into two, and the sky brightened!

In an instant, Gu Muling’s massive blood-colored palm was cleaved into two by Chu Ming’s sharp sword light. Simultaneously, Gu Muling himself was sent flying.

"His power has increased?!"

Below the platform, Bai Hanyan watched Chu Ming’s Flowing Clouds Like Water with a flash of apprehension in his eyes. He was certain that although Chu Ming used the same move, its power had evidently grown with his cultivation. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to break Gu Muling’s Undying Palm this time!

If she thought she was stronger than Chu Ming before, that idea was now wavering in her mind.

Meanwhile, Ying Qiangge and Xiao Huang’s rankings gradually solidified. Xiao Huang should be ranked eighth, while Ying Qiangge directly ranked seventh, dropping three ranks from his original fourth.

In the 601st match, Qi Long faced Ning Fei. Unfortunately, it only took three punches for Ning Fei to knock Qi Long off the stage, leaving him in a sorry state.

In the 612th match, Chu Ming faced Bai Hanyan!

The two of them stood at opposite ends of the platform, staring at each other.

"I have never regretted that matter."

Bai Hanyan’s eyes revealed a hint of stubbornness as she spoke slowly.

"I am no longer the Chu Ming I used to be. I don’t care about the annulment of our engagement at all."

Chu Ming’s expression was indifferent, exuding an ethereal aura. The Conjugate Sword appeared in his hand, and in an instant, his momentum changed dramatically, a powerful sword momentum pressing towards Bai Hanyan.

Below the platform, the disciples were stunned. They never expected that these two King Level disciples not only knew each other but also had past entanglements involving marriage. From Chu Ming’s few words, it wasn’t difficult to guess that Bai Hanyan had initiated the annulment.

This gossip instantly ignited the entire Central Hall.

"This kid!"

Yan Nanxing smiled slightly. Martial artists travel the martial world seeking to express emotions and settle debts quickly. When it comes to feelings, one should be able to let go; otherwise, how can they train their mental realm?

Unfortunately, he didn’t know that Chu Ming never picked it up, thus there was no need to let go!

"Humph!"

Bai Hanyan snorted coldly, spreading her arms as countless Ice Swords converged behind her. These Ice Swords were extremely thin, their tips flashing with dazzling light, radiating cold. With a flex of her arms, all the Ice Swords swept towards Chu Ming in an instant!

Chu Ming’s gaze remained calm. As the Ice Swords reached him, he slashed out dozens of times with the Conjugate Sword in his hand. On the surface of his body, a white, mystical pattern spun slowly!

Thud, thud, thud...

The force from the collision of sword light and Ice Swords splattered around, but it was all dissipated by the mystical white light on Chu Ming’s surface!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Chu Ming’s left hand extended five fingers, his body moving like a wild goose over the river, transforming into a condensed gale. In his Dantian, countless sharp qi swords shot silently towards Bai Hanyan, shrouding the platform in a dense sword shadow.

Swish, swish, swish!

Around Bai Hanyan, countless blue water waves rippled, blocking Chu Ming’s qi swords. However, many qi swords still pierced through the water waves, aiming at her clothes!

Bai Hanyan lightly stepped forward, and with each step, she sent out a palm. In no time, the air was filled with countless palm seals!

Thump, thump, thump...

Bai Hanyan’s gaze turned icy, her right hand gently grabbing. Instantly, all the palm seals were gathered into her hand, transforming into a blue sphere that shot towards Chu Ming!

Like a comet sweeping the moon, the air pressure instantly crushed, and sonic booms rang continuously.

Whoosh!

In an instant, Chu Ming struck. A domineering red light burst from his sword, slicing through the air, cleaving the sky in its path.

"Flying Fire Blade!"

In the blink of an eye, the blue sphere and the domineering red light clashed, interweaving and producing a white wave of light that spread in all directions, swirling dust over the platform.

Crack!

After a brief stalemate, the two forces mutually annihilated each other. Sword light and the blue sphere both dissipated into the air!

Whoosh!

Chu Ming’s gaze revealed a hint of sword qi’s sharpness. As the Conjugate Sword struck out, countless invisible little swords swept around, scattering dust from the platform. Luckily, the platform was solid enough; otherwise, the residual attacks would have rendered it fragmented.

Bai Hanyan’s figure turned hazy, surrounded by Water Spirit Power. At this moment, facing Chu Ming’s overwhelming attack, she could barely defend herself.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Chu Ming’s attack speed increased, and Bai Hanyan’s local cultivation couldn’t keep up with Chu Ming’s speed!

Pfft!

Chu Ming broke through Bai Hanyan’s defense, and a sword qi struck her, splattering a bit of blood. Bai Hanyan’s face turned pale as she retreated.

Simultaneously, a giant blue grinder emerged from behind her, instantly enveloping the entire area with its terrifying aura!

"Sea of Moisture!"

Boom!

The giant grinder transformed into an aurora and pressed towards Chu Ming, its momentum irresistible.

Chu Ming’s expression was indifferent. Countless Sword Dao Auroras flickered through his mind, and a faint white Flowing Cloud appeared in his sword. Instantly, the surrounding space became viscous like flowing water.

"Flowing Clouds Like Water!"

Thud, thud, thud.....

With a single swing of his sword, heaven and earth grew silent. Following this was the sound of the air being shattered. It was as if heaven and earth were split into two, cleaving the giant grinder in the air.

Bai Hanyan frowned. Chu Ming’s Flowing Clouds Like Water Attack Power grew stronger, cleaving her Sea of Moisture with one strike.

"Wave of the Water Spirit!"

Boom!

A terrifying blue wave of light burst out from Bai Hanyan’s body. The light wave rose like a sun, its majestic aura filling the area, suppressing one side.

"Cloud Ascension!"

At some point, strands of white mist appeared in the sky, changing shapes in the air. The audience below revealed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

What is a sword? The mist is a sword; everything is a sword. Threads of white mist were imbued with Chu Ming’s sword qi, expanding into numerous sword lights in the air, all launching towards Bai Hanyan.