And this voice once again stirred the disciples on the Yunlou.
"Is it really that Xu Taiping is so highly regarded by the First Peak to have Ye Xuan come down to test his sword skills?"
"Ye Xuan is now one of the three most talented disciples among the True Generation, and I heard his cultivation has already broken through to the Wangyou Realm."
In the eyes of the crowd, the First Peak sending Ye Xuan was a sign of high regard for Xu Taiping.
Thus, Xu Taiping once again found himself in the midst of a sea of gazes.
Upon hearing this name, Xu Taiping felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
"Right, the young man who tested his spirit bones with me three years ago was called Ye Xuan."
He suddenly remembered the arrogant young man from the Longmen Hall three years ago when they tested their spirit bones.
Just as Xu Taiping was wondering if the two Ye Xuans were the same person, a sword cry suddenly split the air, and a tall, handsome young man appeared on the stage, riding a flying sword as if out of nowhere.
Although his physique and appearance had changed somewhat, Xu Taiping immediately recognized that this Ye Xuan was the same young man from the Longmen Hall.
"Xu Taiping, Ye Xuan is using genuine sword control, not the half-hearted qi-driven sword technique like Ji Wuyou. The fact that such a disciple is sent to test your sword skills shows that the First Peak really values you."
Bai Yu's voice sounded again.
However, Xu Taiping did not think so at this moment.
"Ye Xuan's gaze towards me is not only devoid of any goodwill but is filled with hostility. Sending him to test my sword skills does not seem like a sign of valuing me."
While thinking this, Xu Taiping glanced at the stands where Zhao Linglong and the others were.
Although they were far away, with his current eyesight, he could still勉强 see the outlines of their expressions.
Zhao Linglong and Qing Xiao both wore worried faces, Xu Taiping felt that his suspicions were probably confirmed.
But why do you have such hostility towards me?
Xu Taiping looked up at Ye Xuan, who had already landed on the stage.
"For this match, the sword tester is not allowed to use any techniques of the Xuan level or higher, use any magical treasures, or use any talismans. Violators will be immediately disqualified."
The elder responsible for the examination, seeing Ye Xuan arrive by sword, immediately frowned and warned him.
"Killing him doesn't require any of those things."
Ye Xuan looked at Xu Taiping with a contemptuous gaze, his tone full of sarcasm.
Upon hearing this, the elder's frown deepened.
However, he did not say more, only giving Xu Taiping a deep look as if to remind him to be careful, then retreated to the side of the stage.
After hearing this, Xu Taiping no longer doubted his suspicions.
Xianzi Lingyue's voice sounded in Xu Taiping's mind again.
Xu Taiping responded immediately.
After three years of living together, he and Xianzi Lingyue had developed a strong rapport, and he naturally knew that she was reminding him to be cautious of Ye Xuan.
At this moment, Ye Xuan raised his sword finger, and the flying sword above his head automatically returned to the scabbard on his back.
He then placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.
This sword, with its handle and scabbard inlaid with precious gems, was clearly very valuable.
"Killing you, a simple iron sword will suffice."
Ye Xuan coldly snorted, his eyes fixed on Xu Taiping like a predator on its prey, his body slightly bent, ready to draw his sword.
With just this action, a wave of无形的杀意 suddenly spread from Ye Xuan's body.
Those who originally thought the First Peak was valuing Xu Taiping were now speechless, completely unable to understand where Ye Xuan's hostility was coming from.
Xu Taiping also did not bother to delve into the source of Ye Xuan's hostility.
He wrapped one hand completely in silver silk, while the other rested on the hilt of the long knife at his waist.
At this moment, he still had three knives at his waist.
Then, Xu Taiping also fixed his eyes on Ye Xuan, his body slightly bent, ready to draw his knife.
If you want to kill me, I will kill you.
The atmosphere on the stage became intensely solemn, and the gentle breeze that had been blowing became cold.
The elder on the side of the stage had never seen such fierce hostility in two young men before.
These two are no ordinary individuals.
This thought suddenly popped into the elder's mind.
He casually wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, cleared his throat, and asked:
Upon hearing this, the two on the stage continued to stare at each other and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, the elder did not waste any more words, crushed a sound-transmitting jade, and announced loudly:
"Xu Taiping challenges Ye Xuan of the First Peak. The match begins."
Almost as soon as the words were spoken, the aura of both men surged, revealing at least the peak of the Kaimen Realm.
The fact that Ye Xuan had the aura of the peak Kaimen Realm was not surprising to the crowd, but what surprised them was that the young man Xu Taiping had also reached the peak of the Kaimen Realm.
"Still hiding something."
Jin Hezhi, sensing the aura Xu Taiping revealed, shot a cold, piercing gaze from his eyes.
Qing Xiao and Zhao Linglong exchanged glances.
They had not expected to underestimate Xu Taiping.
At this moment, with a sword cry, Ye Xuan suddenly drew his sword, his body merging with the long sword in his hand, transforming into a sword light, carrying dozens of swirling sword shadows, and rushing towards Xu Taiping.
Almost simultaneously, Xu Taiping drew his knife, slashing towards the sword light.
This slash was the third technique of the Seven Kill Knives, Steel Breaker.
The knife shadow and sword shadow collided, the knife blade shattered, and the sword qi dispersed. The two, wielding knife and sword, were both pushed back several steps.
However, they immediately disappeared from their original positions and reappeared, their knife and sword colliding again. The fierce aura waves swept across the entire Zhenjian Platform, centered on the stage.
Then, this fierce confrontation continued to play out on the stage.
Seeing this, no one, whether in the stands around the stage or on the Yunlou, dared to look down on Xu Taiping.
Even Jin Hezhi's expression became serious.
Qing Xiao and Zhao Linglong stared intently at the stage below, the surprises and delights Xu Taiping had brought them today leaving them somewhat at a loss.