Boom!
With a roar, the barrier shattered instantly. A terrifying shockwave reverberated, flinging disciples standing too close on the plaza away.
Then, a long spear shot out, piercing diagonally into the plaza. In the next moment, Wu Hao Tian's figure followed, crashing heavily to the ground and falling unconscious.
Li Xuan's figure was nowhere to be seen, the space where the barrier had been was a chaotic swirl of flying sand. Seeing this, Wu Ji Feng moved, instantly landing beside Wu Hao Tian to check on him.
Jian Kai Cheng and Wu Wu Ji, standing on the high platform, also rose to their feet, their gazes shifting towards the center of the barrier.
As the flying sand settled, the interior of the barrier gradually became clear. A figure knelt within, and it was Li Xuan.
Seeing this, Jian Kai Cheng was about to step forward, but the next moment Li Xuan's eyes suddenly opened and he looked up. Under everyone's gaze, he slowly stood up.
Although Li Xuan's aura was already very weak, his upright figure commanded everyone's solemn respect.
"Dean Wu, this match should be over, right?" Jian Kai Cheng said, looking towards Wu Wu Ji.
Wu Wu Ji, hearing this, glanced at Li Xuan with a somewhat complex expression before looking away and nodding. "This
battle, the Sword Sect wins."
Wu Wu Ji then looked at Jian Kai Cheng and said, "With a talent like this in the Sword Sect, I fear our Martial Academy will have difficulty winning for a long time to come."
Jian Kai Cheng smiled and replied, "Dean Wu flatters us. Wu Hao Tian is also extraordinary. He grew up in the Martial Academy from a young age, and the future of the academy certainly has a successor."
Wu Wu Ji chuckled, understanding Jian Kai Cheng's subtle meaning. In comparison, though Li Xuan was a disciple of the Sword Sect, he had only recently joined. Wu Hao Tian, on the other hand, had been in the Martial Academy since he was a child.
Furthermore, Li Xuan was a fated individual, and his destiny could not be solely determined by the Sword Sect. With this thought, Wu Wu Ji felt much better.
"This young fellow hasn't disappointed this old man," Jian Nan Cang, also watching from the Sword Sect plaza, nodded slightly, his face filled with satisfaction.
"Sect Master, after this match, let the ten of them enter the Sword Tomb for cultivation," Jian Hong Da said, his face also beaming with joy, his thoughts directed towards Jian Nan Cang.
Jian Nan Cang pondered for a moment before nodding. "With their strength, the Sword Tomb would be a suitable place for them to hone their skills. I've had a recent premonition that the Divine Realm Continent might make a move soon."
"The Divine Realm Continent... Sect Master, according to the previous patterns, shouldn't there still be five years before conflict?" Jian Hong Da's expression changed drastically.
Jian Nan Cang replied with a hint of helplessness, "I only recently learned of the specific situation. Now, with the emergence of numerous talents from our Immortal Realm Continent, who are no weaker, and some even stronger than those from the Divine Realm Continent, they would not remain idle. It is rumored that a Divine Son has appeared in the Divine Realm Continent."
"A Divine Son!" Jian Hong Da's face paled, clearly understanding the implications of such a being. If this was true, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for the Immortal Realm Continent.
"There's no need to worry excessively about this matter. If it truly comes to that point, someone will naturally step forward. The immediate priority is to help them improve." Jian Nan Cang patted Jian Hong Da's shoulder, then moved, stepping onto a spiritual sword and instantly vanishing into the distance.
"I shall travel to the three realms. The affairs of the Sword Sect will be handled by you all."
As his words faded, Jian Nan Cang's figure disappeared.
"Dean Wu, this competition has concluded. I shall take my leave now," Jian Kai Cheng said, cupping his fist towards Wu Wu Ji on the Martial God Plaza.
Wu Wu Ji nodded slightly, then looked towards the void and said, "I fear that very soon, we will have to fight side by side."
Jian Kai Cheng's expression grew serious, and with a wave of his hand, a long sword instantly appeared.
In the next moment, Jian Kai Cheng, along with Li Xuan and the other ten, vanished.
"Dean." As Jian Kai Cheng and the others departed, Wu Ji Feng approached Wu Wu Ji.
Wu Wu Ji nodded and asked, "Is Hao Tian alright?"
Wu Ji Feng nodded. "He's only fainted and is not seriously injured. He'll recover after some rest. I'm concerned that this competition might have been too much of a blow to Hao Tian."
Wu Wu Ji shook his head. "I actually think this is a good thing. If Hao Tian had continued to win, it would have been detrimental to him in the future. Only through failure will he understand his own shortcomings. Moreover, time is running short. It's rumored that a Divine Son has already appeared in the Divine Realm Continent."
"I was being overly worried," Wu Ji Feng's pupils contracted sharply, and he spoke with a hint of exhaustion.
"Let Hao Tian reflect deeply on today's duel. It would be best if he can benefit from it. Alright, the matters of the academy will be left to you all. I need to go to the three realms. At this time, I fear that old fellow Jian Nan Cang has already set off." Wu Wu Ji said.
"Yes." Wu Ji Feng nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Wu Wu Ji moved, and with a flash of spiritual light, instantly disappeared from his spot.