Chapter 588: Battle between Bladesmen (1/2)

Chapter 588: Battle between Bladesmen

Fang Yunfei was the top disciple of the Divine Saber Gate. His Saber Technique was extraordinary and the amount of Luck he obtained was quite significant. His golden dragon was more than fourteen meters long.

He could be considered a decent opponent for Xiao Chen. After seizing his Luck, Xiao Chen’s golden dragon would be able to grow significantly.

Fang Yunfei was tall and stout. He had a broad back and looked very sturdy.

However, the huge saber in Fang Yunfei’s hand looked even sturdier than him. It was almost as tall as him, and was about ten centimeters wide. Forged from an alloy of eighty-one precious ores, it was not only sharp but also very tough, and weighed a total of four-hundred-odd kilograms.

Just from this weapon, it was clear that Fang Yunfei’s Saber Technique was strong and violent. The attacks would be wide and carry a strong momentum, overwhelming the other party and winning by brute force.

“Xiao Chen, I have a request. Would you please fight with me without using saber intent? If you do not use saber intent, no matter the result, I will admit defeat.”

Fang Yunfei made a strange request that surprised everyone. There was fire in his eyes, a strong hope that Xiao Chen would agree.

“As long as you agree, I will immediately inform the referee. I only want a fair fight with you, to fight a battle between bladesmen. I promise that my Saber Techniques will not disappoint you.”

In a battle between bladesmen, if one side comprehended saber intent and the other had not, the side who had not would be at a great disadvantage. In a situation where both parties were of the same cultivation level, the victor was clear. This was why Fang Yunfei had requested this.

Seeing Xiao Chen remain silent, Fang Yunfei waited anxiously. Fang Yunfei’s personality was very straightforward. He was not very good with words and would say whatever was on his mind, not beating about the bush.

I have not met this sort of person in a very long time already, Xiao Chen sighed to himself. His opponent was not seeking victory. Instead, he sought the battle.

As a fellow bladesman, Fang Yunfei admired Xiao Chen’s strength. He wanted to have a fair match with Xiao Chen, using the intense battle to expose the insufficiencies of his own Saber Techniques.

Compared to his opponent, Xiao Chen seemed to have an urgent mental state. Since the start of the ranking matches, he had only been thinking of how to increase his Luck.

A ripple appeared in his previously calm mental state, something that he himself had not realized.

Xiao Chen came back to his senses. Then, he performed a cupped-fist salute and said, “I am honored that your distinguished self looks up to me like that. In that case, I will not use saber intent. Let’s have a fair match together. There is also no need for you to make any promises. If you defeat me, I, Xiao Chen, will also lose.”

After Xiao Chen said this, the crowd instantly felt it was strange. This was the ranking matches, the finals.

Any victory or defeat would affect the final ranking. The difference in ranking would impact the amount of Luck obtained, something that would affect a cultivator’s life forever.

One could not reach a draw like Chu Chaoyun and Xuanyuan Zhantian had in the elimination matches, which would effectively minimize the impact on the points acquired.

“Is this Xiao Chen crazy? Fang Yunfei has quite a lot of Luck. His golden dragon is more than thirteen meters long. If Xiao Chen wins, his golden dragon will able able to catch up to those of Wang Quan and the others immediately.”

“That is not the only problem. If Xiao Chen is defeated, his loss will be tremendous. If someone stronger loses to someone weaker, their golden dragon will be significantly drained.”

“Fang Yunfei is not weak. The Divine Saber Gate’s resources are not something the Heavenly Saber Pavilion can equal. The outcome of this match is hard to predict if Xiao Chen does not use saber intent.”

All the cultivators in the spectator stands could not understand what was going on. In a battle between bladesmen, if one party had saber intent, the result would be pretty much decided.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen was willing to forgo saber intent. At this crucial moment, he chose to give up his advantage. Could it be that he did not consider the consequences of losing?

A complicated expression appeared in Fang Yunfei’s eyes. He said, “I am Fang Yunfei from the Great Jin Nation’s Divine Saber Gate. I hope to be able to experience your exquisite techniques.”

“Xiu!”

After Fang Yunfei finished speaking, he grabbed his huge saber with one hand and his stout body burst forth with an explosive force. It was like a flame that had been storing power for a long time suddenly flaring, causing even the air to surge.

“Fire Cloud Saber Technique!”

Fang Yunfei roared out ferociously and fiery-red Essence gathered on his huge saber. Then, clumps of fiery-red clouds materialized behind him, giving off a grand atmosphere and a vast aura.

Winds blew, clouds drifted. Clouds moved as the winds blew, Gathering Cloud and Wind!

Xiao Chen immediately executed the preparatory move of the Lightning Tribulation Saber Technique. Instantly, strong winds blew and clouds gathered as he drew out the Lunar Shadow Saber.

“Bang!”

The sabers clashed. Two entirely different but incredibly strong forces collided and sparks flew everywhere. As the wind blew, it filled the air with a blaze of color.

Without the support of saber intent, Xiao Chen did not have any way to force his opponent back with one attack. After all, his opponent was taking the path of brute force, which was very suitable for clashing head-on. Xiao Chen could only proceed slowly, building up a strong momentum over time.

“Dang! Dang! Dang!”

Neither of them was pushed back. As the saber lights danced around, the two quickly attacked each other. All sorts of forces exploded in the air, shaking everyone. Flames followed after the violent wind, both growing stronger.

The two sped up. Soon, they had exchanged more than two hundred moves. The cultivators in the spectator stands could only see two blurry figures and the continuous movements of saber lights as flames and lightning clashed noisily.

“Boundless Sea of Flames!”

Fang Yunfei quickly finished gathering aura. After taking ten steps back, he materialized a blazing sea of fire. The strong heat waves infused into his saber and his state of cloud turned formless and ethereal.