This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Chapter 544: Chapter 43 Sword Birth Thunder Fire

“Are you Lu Qingshan?” Luo Yi scrutinized Lu Qingshan with an examining gaze and spoke deliberately, “I’ve been waiting for you for a long time, and the battle can finally begin.”

Though he’s called his opponent, in reality, this battle was entirely arranged by Marquis Luotang himself, without ever consulting Luo Yi’s opinion. Before this, Luo Yi had never even laid eyes on Lu Qingshan.

Therefore, the emotion of hatred was out of the question, and he even wanted to thank Lu Qingshan in person—if it weren’t for the scheduled battle with Lu Qingshan, his father, Marquis Luotang, wouldn’t have spent a huge price to obtain the Ghost Leopard’s true blood, all to help him undergo the Dharma Aspect Metamorphosis of his left hand ahead of time.

Beyond that, with the opportunity of defeating Lu Qingshan, he might even catch the eye of Xia Daojing and ascend to the skies in a single step.

In this sense, not only was Lu Qingshan not his enemy, but calling him a benefactor would not be an exaggeration.

Moreover, looking around, there were countless cultivators on the spectator stands with restrained breaths and profound auras.

Not everyone was qualified to watch the battle in the Martial Hall. Those situated in the spectator stands were individuals with a certain status and identity.

All these people had come to watch their duel!

Just the thought filled him with vanity.

And then he thought about the recent discussions sweeping across the Seven Domains of the Human Race.

Since when could a Void Refining Cultivator like him, not listed on the Mysterious Ranking, attract so much attention?

Isn’t it because the person he’s due to duel is this Lu Qingshan?

In this regard, he still basked in Lu Qingshan’s light.

Faced with Luo Yi’s interrogating tone, Lu Qingshan merely glanced at him coldly and did not respond.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Luo Yi found his words ignored by Lu Qingshan, which made him feel embarrassed, with his face turning somewhat steely blue.

Luckily, his skin was already dark, so the change in his complexion wasn’t very noticeable.

…

Just then, a divine light descended from high above.

Within the divine light appeared a middle-aged cultivator dressed in a black robe, his figure hazy and indistinct.

The middle-aged cultivator was the Hall Master of the Heavenly Sin Martial Hall and a disciple of the Martial Debate Hall. He was also the host of this duel.

First, the Heavenly Sin Hall Master glanced at Lu Qingshan with a hint of curiosity before slowly speaking:

“Since both parties of the battle have arrived, please prepare to enter the arena.”

“Open!” With a low shout from the Heavenly Sin Hall Master, a hazy radiance appeared on the platform in front of Lu Qingshan and Luo Yi, resplendent and magnificent.

“Please ascend to the arena.”

The figures of Lu Qingshan and Luo Yi flashed as they both swept rapidly toward the platform.

Just as he entered the arena, Lu Qingshan discovered that the platform, which from the outside seemed to be only a hundred meters in length and width, had suddenly expanded dramatically, transforming into a vast space of several miles in radius.

He and Luo Yi stood on either side of the space, separated by a great distance, facing each other from afar.

This was because the arena was equipped with a Mustard Seed Array, compressing a vast minor domain within the tiny space of the platform.

For cultivators, a small platform is not sufficient for magical combat; it simply does not allow for ample space to maneuver.

Only such a minor domain is suitable for cultivators of their level to battle and duel in.

In addition, there was a golden light shield surrounding the outside of the arena, flickering with complex and atmospheric symbols.

This was a shielding array, designed to prevent any remnants of the battle within the minor domain of the arena from escaping out.

“It’s finally about to begin, the duel that has stirred up such a sensation over the past month.” The cultivators in the spectator stands all watched the scenes projected on the golden light shield, eager with anticipation.

“Luo Yi, defeat him for me…” Marquis Luotang murmured as he gazed at the scene within the battlefield from a high-ranking spectator position.

Lu Qingshan was in a visibly disadvantaged position, but still, this battle was tightly gripping Marquis Luotang’s heartstrings.

Because he couldn’t afford to lose this battle, not at all.

If he lost, he would have to cede ninety percent of his family’s assets to the Sword Sect, a loss no one could bear.

“Is he the Chief Disciple of Lord Dao Yun? He does look quite distinguished,” a Great Xia cultivator whispered in the surrounding area.

“After all, he’s the top figure of the Seven Domains Debate, a dragon among men. His demeanor is naturally extraordinary,” another person agreed, “Besides, having the courage to confront a cultivator a whole realm higher than himself speaks of a bravery that not many possess, doesn’t it?”

The crowd’s discussions were incessant, but the focus was all on Lu Qingshan; the name Luo Yi was not mentioned.

After all, daring to challenge a Void Refining Late Stage cultivator was worthy of becoming the topic of conversation.

What’s there to mention about Luo Yi, a Void Refining Late Stage cultivator dueling a Nascent Soul Cultivator?

Who wouldn’t dare?

“Nevertheless, although he has the courage, his odds of victory seem slim.” That was the consensus of most people.

While Lu Qingshan might be striking, he was, after all, just a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and one at the Nascent Soul Late Stage thanks to rapid advancement.

In their eyes, he would likely lack the unique and powerful foundation.

…

In the field, Luo Yi had already shot out like a comet, bursting with dazzling silver light and transforming into a streak of silver lightning.

His target, of course, was Lu Qingshan!

The instant Luo Yi burst forth, Lu Qingshan also soared high into the sky, his heart stirred, and the Dragon Sparrow suddenly swept out.

Facing a Void Refining Late Stage cultivator like Luo Yi, Lu Qingshan couldn’t afford to be careless.

Even though he accorded Luo Yi considerable respect, Lu Qingshan still found that Luo Yi was indeed not weak.

Because Luo Yi’s speed was too fast, almost unimaginably so.