Two golden lights continuously clashed on the battle arena, back and forth, neither side showing any retreat.
"How much more foundation does Seven Stars Peak actually have? How many good things did Seventh Elder leave for Qin Xiao?"
Eighth Elder Zuo Hongcai was also somewhat astonished. As the Elder hosting this matter, he naturally had to pay attention to the battle situation at all times, intervening at critical moments to avoid disciple casualties.
But how precious are Low Grade Dharma Treasures? The entire Sect only has over ten, and Middle Grade Dharma Treasures are only two-one in the Sect Leader's hand, one in the Great Elder's hand. The other Low Grade Dharma Treasures are all in the hands of various Peak Masters.
Low Grade Dharma Treasures are generally bestowed only upon disciples at Nascent Soul stage and above, but now two late Golden Core stage disciples both wield Low Grade Dharma Treasures. He would be strange not to be surprised, after all, he himself only uses a Low Grade Dharma Treasure.
"What kind of person is this disciple of mine? Even weapons can emit golden light. Looking at other people's expressions, it seems quite powerful."
Qin Xiao naturally didn't know this was a Low Grade Dharma Treasure; after all, he had never seen what a Low Grade Dharma Treasure looked like. He didn't have Spiritual Qi, so he couldn't feel this Spiritual Qi and pressure.
"Before, they always said Seven Stars Peak was So Poor One Can Hear the Clanging. It seems those were all rumors. This rapidly progressing cultivation and this Low Grade Dharma Treasure-to be able to stand as an independent peak, there's indeed reason for it."
"Before, after Seven Stars Peak's Seventh Elder died in battle, it declined. I didn't expect so many good things were left behind. The disciples who left Seven Stars Peak back then must be regretting it bitterly now."
"Who says otherwise? If I were at Seven Stars Peak back then, I definitely wouldn't have left. Now wanting to enter Seven Stars Peak is probably difficult, after all, their disciples start from Heavenly Spirit Root, with cultivation even at the Golden Core stage."
Looking at Yun Man's current cultivation and the Low Grade Dharma Treasure in her hand, the observing disciples were full of envy. Only one month after entering as a Novice, she could fight back and forth with Immortal Sword Peak's Holy Son. This was truly somewhat terrifying.
On the field, Yao Kaidong was feeling more and more uncertain the more he fought. No matter how he attacked, Yun Man could resolve it. Moreover, facing Yun Man with her full cultivation released, he was also somewhat surprised-Yun Man actually also had late Golden Core stage cultivation.
"Yun Man, I don't know how you managed it, but your cultivation progress is so fast-you must have taken shortcuts. You should know, taking shortcuts requires paying a price. If you now switch to my Immortal Sword Peak, I can ask my father to help you regulate, otherwise this Heavenly Spirit Root talent of yours will be wasted."
After one strike, Yao Kaidong quickly distanced himself, then said to Yun Man.
"No need to trouble yourself. Whether I took shortcuts, I know myself. Whether my talent gets wasted has nothing to do with you. If you want to fight, then fight. Less nonsense."
Yun Man naturally couldn't tell Yao Kaidong how her cultivation improved.
"Since you remain deluded and unawakened, I will no longer hold back."
Yao Kaidong saw his goodwill rejected again and immediately became even angrier.
After speaking, he casually took out a pill and directly swallowed it. After the pill entered his mouth, his entire body's spiritual power surged again, only stopping at the Golden Core stage peak.
"What? He actually ate a Spirit-Burst Pill? Then Yun Man is bound to lose."
"Isn't this cheating? How can he bully someone like this? Junior Sister Yun Man relies on real strength."
"Battles only recognize victory or defeat, not methods. As long as it's not despicable methods, the Sect permits it. This is also part of his strength."
"This Immortal Sword Peak is nothing special, actually using such methods."
Looking at Yao Kaidong whose strength had surged all over, the observing disciples discussed one after another. Yun Man's little fans even dared to curse Immortal Sword Peak.
"Damn, you can take medicine mid-battle? How come I didn't think of that? Had I known earlier, I would have bought some for my disciple too. Miscalculation, but it's fine, at most concede."
Seeing Yao Kaidong take medicine, his aura greatly increased, Qin Xiao also somewhat regretted, slapping his thigh, directly saying he miscalculated.
"Medicine? Now wanting to win steadily requires using some trump cards. But this easily exposes my identity. Should I use it or not?"
Yun Man was also conflicted now. She didn't want to expose too much, but not going all out might not guarantee victory, after all, Yao Kaidong's strength had already surged greatly.
"Disciple, fight if you can. If you can't fight, just concede. I don't care about this ranking."
Qin Xiao was still worried Yun Man would get injured, so he loudly shouted below the stage.
Originally, this competition's goal was to protect Seven Stars Peak-that already completed the task. As for ranking or anything, having it is better, not having it isn't a loss. If the disciple gets injured, that loss would be big.
"Master, I understand."
Yun Man looked at Qin Xiao's worried face and replied.
Although Master doesn't care about ranking, I cannot let Master down. My current cultivation is entirely due to Master's unreserved bestowal. I'll stall first; the opponent's pill must have a time limit. In dire circumstances, even if I expose some strength, I must win.
Although Yun Man answered this way verbally, she had already decided in her heart-she must defeat the opponent, to justify Master's reputation.
"You still won't concede? Then I'll cripple you now."
Yao Kaidong's aura no longer increased, the Low Grade Dharma Treasure in his hand also fully exerted. At this moment, even facing Lin Shimeng he had confidence to defeat her.
Then he slashed a sword Qi toward Yun Man. The seemingly slow sword Qi was unavoidable, firmly locking onto Yun Man.
The Spiritual Qi on Yun Man's body also began to increase, but not because of medicine-previously she wasn't using full strength.
Since it was unavoidable, Yun Man also raised her sword to block, the Low Grade Dharma Treasure in her hand also greatly increasing its golden light.
The sword Qi quickly collided with Yun Man, not producing any huge shockwave, but Yun Man continuously retreated, showing this sword Qi wasn't simple.
Yun Man supported with great difficulty. This sword Qi wasn't a casual slash, but Yao Kaidong's full-power strike, naturally not easy to block.
Yun Man found an opportunity, instantly transforming block into lift, directly guiding this sword Qi upward, changing its direction.
Then this sword Qi solidly slashed onto the barrier above the stone platform. The entire barrier almost shattered.
Previously, Yun Man's slash only left sword marks, but Yao Kaidong's slash almost broke open the barrier. Who was stronger, weaker-this showed clearly.
Fortunately, Zuo Hongcai saw the situation was bad, immediately taking action to stabilize the barrier, otherwise it really would have shattered.
"What a terrifying slash, almost breaking open the barrier."
"This is the strength of the Golden Core stage peak plus a Low Grade Dharma Treasure? Terrifying to such an extent."
"Nonsense, terrifying to such an extent. Such a powerful slash wasn't easily resolved by Junior Sister Yun Man? Victory or defeat still isn't certain."
"Struggling hard, retreating step by step-this counts as easily resolved? Ridiculous."
The observing disciples' words also dissatisfied Immortal Sword Peak disciples, so they argued.
But what was even more astonishing now was Yao Kaidong on the field. His full-power strike, not to mention killing the opponent, at least should severely injure the opponent, yet it was actually resolved. This directly left him somewhat stunned.
"How is this possible? I'm at the Golden Core stage peak, and wielding a Low Grade Dharma Treasure. How could she block it?"
Yao Kaidong still couldn't accept it. He was already at peak state, why still couldn't defeat the opponent.
"What's impossible? Not to mention you're not truly at the Golden Core stage peak, even if you really were, you still couldn't win against me."
Yun Man just now was somewhat strained, but fortunately she also had treasures on her body, so she barely blocked this move.
"You're courting death. Coincidentally blocking one of my strikes, you think you can be lucky again?"
Yao Kaidong quickly adjusted his state, then slashed several more times consecutively, multiple sword shadows again attacking toward Yun Man.