CHAPTER 229: CHAPTER 147: YOU CELEBRATED TOO SOON (PART 3)

The Flame Sword and the Moon Butterfly Blade arrived simultaneously, slashing at Ye Qingzhou’s undefended back.

"We’ve won!"

Just as the techniques were about to strike, Qin Haoyu and Lan Caidie couldn’t help but show ecstatic expressions, but their joy was premature.

Clang~

The sword and blade energy tore through Ye Qingzhou’s shirt but was blocked by his indestructible Golden Body.

The rebound force from the sword made Qin Haoyu’s hand numb, and he showed a horrified expression: "How is this possible? What is this defense of his all about!"

This was the first public demonstration of Ye Qingzhou’s Undying Golden Body since mastering "Refining True Gold in Fire."

"I don’t believe it! His defense can’t be without flaws!"

Qin Haoyu furiously swung his sword, yet, even after slashing until his own hand split open, blood seeping from his fingers, Ye Qingzhou remained unscathed.

"Let me!"

Niu Taijie stomped on the ground and launched a Wild Boxing assault against Ye Qingzhou.

Within just a few breaths, he unleashed over a hundred punches, each with the force to shatter mountains and shake the earth, the Geng Metal Qi fully erupting, unleashing his terrifying cultivation without reservation.

Yet his fists hit Ye Qingzhou with nothing but clanging sounds, causing no real damage at all.

Instead, the ground beneath, unable to withstand Niu Taijie’s violent and domineering Fist Force, cracked and exploded into a thick cloud of dust, obscuring everyone’s view.

Amidst the billowing dust, Niu Taijie, heedless of consequences, utilized the energy from a Rising Essence Pill, feeling endlessly powerful and thus able to spend his strength freely.

Until...

Clang~

His massive fist was gently stopped by a long, perfect hand.

Ye Qingzhou suddenly opened his eyes, having finally regained consciousness from the Soul Cutting effect of the Golden Saber, his awareness clear. He looked around, then at his torn clothes.

He frowned in displeasure: "Do you know that my clothes are expensive?"

One stall!

Divine Speed!

Fire Separation Slash!

Clang~

The Suspended Cutting Sword, moving at three times the speed of sound, ignited with a crimson flame on its blade, resplendent and dazzling like the tail feathers of a Vermilion Bird, yet formidable and fierce as Divine Fire descending.

Niu Taijie’s defenses, in front of such a powerful slash, were as fragile as tofu, instantly cleaved open, flesh and blood flying.

Crack~

The overstrained Suspended Cutting Sword, although slightly repaired since the last Sword of Dao practice, was now even more severely broken, likely unusable further.

Ye Qingzhou sheathed the sword, drawing out Longyuan, his tone solemn: "The game ends here; next, I’ll use this move to finish the battle."

As soon as he spoke, the aura around Ye Qingzhou surged, True Qi circulating like the mighty Changjiang River, grand and unceasing.

The Innate Sunflower Water Qi and the Innate Ren Water Qi, Yin and Yang combining, encircled the Emperor’s Sword Longyuan.

Seizing the moment, Ye Qingzhou flew up, suspended in mid-air: "Five Elements Qi, water governs profound mysteries. Now, come receive my Sword Qi River."

Fire ascends violently, water flows downward soothingly.

Tens of thousands of Sword Qi shot out from Ye Qingzhou, intertwining and streaming, forming a resplendent river spanning the sky and earth.

Infinite Sword, Great River Celestial Waves!

The essence of flowing water, understood by Ye Qingzhou through observing the Yuu King Stele, combined perfectly with the Great River Sword learned from Poet Immortal Taibai, now fully integrated into his Infinite Sword Form.

With this as a foundation, Ye Qingzhou finally mastered his third Sword of Dao, embodying the Path of Profound Mysteries representing all life’s vibrations.

The Emperor’s Sword Longyuan in Ye Qingzhou’s hand merely pointed afar.

Immediately, the Sword Qi River spanning the sky and earth cascaded down, overwhelming mountains and seas!

The majestic celestial wave swept across numerous new Martial Dao talents, and under the unruly washing of the Sword Qi Torrent, nearly a hundred contestants had their tokens shattered, their figures turning into streaks of light, sent out of the Grotto Heaven.

At this moment, outside the Grotto Heaven, the staff was bewildered watching contestant after contestant, who had just entered, being collectively sent out.

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast room, viewers who stayed started speculating if something dramatic occurred inside the Grotto Heaven.

"To eliminate so many contestants at once, could the camp inside the Grotto Heaven have been attacked by Mythical Life?"

"Wait, why hasn’t a single Linjiang Team contestant been eliminated?"

"Nor anyone from the Silver City Team; my favorite girls are all still inside."

"Damn... does that mean..."

Then, female host Jingyu indeed announced some explosive news: "Latest battle report, the contestants who exited early were all eliminated by Ye Qingzhou!"

Upon this announcement, the comment section in the live stream was immediately flooded.

"Whoa! Is Ye Qingzhou really that fierce?"

"Watch your tone, is my God Ye someone you can address by name?"

"Grandmasters are not to be insulted!"

"Seriously, isn’t Ye Qingzhou just newly at the Professional Level? When did he become a Grandmaster?"

"Hmph, it’s just a matter of time. Anyway, I don’t care; from today on, I’m a die-hard fan of God Ye!"

Driven by the admiration for strength, Ye Qingzhou rapidly garners fans online, his fame soaring.

Even the voices questioning the Hidden Dragon List ranking are growing louder now.

With Ye Qingzhou’s strength, Qin Haoyu is constantly defeated by him, so why is he ranked ahead?

At this moment, within the Grotto Heaven, Ye Qingzhou descended slowly, his steps ethereal as if an immortal.

Originally "defeated" Qin Haoyu and others, one by one, all came back to life.

"A Plan, success."

Lan Caidie shot Ye Qingzhou a charming smile: "We finally tricked you into using your big move, now it’s our turn."

Qin Haoyu also wore a smug look, seemingly confident of victory: "Ye Qingzhou, that sword just now must have exhausted your Martial Arts True Qi, right? In other words, you’re now at the end of your strength."