Ye Ningze took out the Shadow Blade Technique and placed it before Lei Ming. "This is it."
The two exchanged the secret manuals, verified them briefly, and then swapped them back.
Simply examining the secret manuals wouldn't allow one to learn the essence of the blade techniques.
Because Bronze-grade blade techniques were extremely complex, the ancient texts contained not only a large amount of text but also some illustrations. These illustrations were incredibly intricate.
They needed to be carried around constantly for contemplation and couldn't be learned in a short time. Therefore, there was no need to worry about the other party stealing them.
It was precisely because each Bronze-grade blade technique was so complex that these blade arts had not become widespread in the market.
"The blade technique is genuine, we can begin," Lei Ming said with satisfaction after examining the Shadow Blade Technique handed over by Ye Ningze.
Both parties temporarily put away the blade techniques and walked towards the arena, preparing to begin their match.
During this time, the surrounding martial artists began to discuss amongst themselves.
"Who is this Ye Ningze? I've never heard of him. Is he also a Grandmaster martial artist?"
"How do you not even know Ye Ningze? He participated in opening the trade route in the Sunset Forest last time."
"That's right, Ye Ningze is not only a Grandmaster martial artist but also a martial artist with high-level cultivation talent."
"Hiss, high-level cultivation talent..."
"..."
When the news that Ye Ningze possessed high-level cultivation talent spread through the crowd, many were astonished.
However, even so, everyone still didn't believe Ye Ningze could win this match.
This was because Lei Ming was older than Ye Ningze, a renowned Grandmaster martial artist with B-grade blade talent, and also had the backing of his family.
All these were advantages that Ye Ningze did not possess.
Under these circumstances, it was highly likely that Lei Ming would defeat Ye Ningze.
"Lei Ming is one of the genius martial artists of the Wolf Lord Base. At this age, martial artists from Qingcheng Base are no match for him. The older Grandmaster martial artists are too embarrassed to make a move. It can be said that he is invincible in our base!"
The surrounding martial artists finally reached this conclusion.
Everyone did not think highly of Ye Ningze. Only a few people on the scene still held out hope for Ye Ningze.
These were Feng Lang and the members of the Feng Lang team.
"Captain, what do you think of this match?" a member of the Feng Lang team asked.
"I think it's fine, I'm rooting for Brother Ye," Feng Lang said after a moment of thought. "But Lei Ming is not to be underestimated. He has B-grade blade talent and is said to have cultivated his Bronze-grade blade technique to the Great Accomplishment stage, which can increase his strength threefold!"
"Even if Brother Ye wins, it will likely be a hard-fought victory!"
Hearing their captain's remarks, the team members couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Their assessment of the situation was basically the same as Feng Lang's.
According to the members of the Feng Lang team, Ye Ningze possessed speed talent, and his blade techniques were also sharp, all of which they had witnessed firsthand.
But this time, he had encountered a formidable opponent like Lei Ming.
This match might turn out to be a fierce battle!
As the crowd below was in heated discussion, Ye Ningze and Lei Ming had already arrived on the stage and taken their positions.
"Ye Ningze, any last words?" Lei Ming asked before the match began. "If not, let's start!"
"Sure, let's go," Ye Ningze said nonchalantly.
"Good boy!" Seeing Ye Ningze's composure, Lei Ming felt a pang of displeasure.
In previous matches, there was only one person who was calm and collected, and that was Lei Ming.
Because he was the true genius!
"Let me show you my skills!"
Before Lei Ming finished speaking, he leaped high into the air, drew his precious saber, and slashed towards Ye Ningze.
Swish, swish, swish!
With a move called "Hungry Tiger Pounces," Lei Ming's precious saber cut through the void, emitting sounds like thunder and the roar of a tiger and leopard, seemingly carrying immense power.
"This is the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound Blade Technique, it's truly powerful!"
Seeing Lei Ming use his blade technique right from the start, the martial artists below exclaimed in amazement. With the Great Accomplishment stage amplification of his blade technique, which tripled his strength, Lei Ming's power had reached 150,000 jin. Coupled with the infusion of Yuan force, this powerful and heavy saber strike carried a force of no less than 500,000 jin! Such a terrifying blade edge was truly invincible.
Witnessing this scene, the members of the Feng Lang team watching from below began to break out in a cold sweat for Ye Ningze.
"I didn't expect Lei Ming's blade technique to be so fierce. Brother Ye is in trouble now!" Feng Lang couldn't help but worry about Ye Ningze.
He had originally thought that the match between Lei Ming and Ye Ningze would be evenly matched, but now it seemed there was still a significant gap.
The strength Lei Ming displayed at this moment had far surpassed the power range of a Grandmaster martial artist.
A force of 500,000 jin was something even ordinary Grandmaster martial artists couldn't achieve!
Lei Ming could be considered the foremost individual below the Grandmaster level!
On the stage, Ye Ningze saw Lei Ming approaching and a slight curve appeared on his lips; this was his smile.
"Not bad, you've got some skills. Let's see my moves!" Ye Ningze remained calm, unconcerned by the worries of Feng Lang and the others below.
For Ye Ningze, whose combat power had already surpassed the limits of a Grandmaster, Lei Ming's move was merely a joke.
As Lei Ming leaped through the air towards Ye Ningze with his precious saber, he vaguely saw a hint of a smile on Ye Ningze's face, and a bad premonition began to stir within him.
However, the arrow was already on the string and had to be shot. The next moment, Lei Ming's saber came down.
Bang!
The terrifying force struck the arena. The bluestone-paved stage was clearly split by a crack more than ten meters long.
But after Lei Ming slightly examined the crack, he realized that Ye Ningze was nowhere to be seen.
"This is bad!"
Seeing Ye Ningze's absence, Lei Ming inwardly cursed, a sense of crisis engulfing him, his heart suddenly tightening.
In the blink of an eye, Lei Ming immediately intended to dodge and conceal himself, but at that very moment, a black saber was already placed at his throat.
"When?"
Lei Ming broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn't seen Ye Ningze's movement at all and didn't know when Ye Ningze had appeared beside him.
This was terrifying! He definitely possessed high-level speed talent.
Lei Ming knew very well what this meant. If Ye Ningze wished, he could easily kill him.
"Do you surrender?" Ye Ningze asked faintly, holding the black saber at Lei Ming's throat.
"I surrender!" Lei Ming said helplessly.
He was merely a Grandmaster martial artist. Although his attack power, with the enhancement of the Bronze-grade blade technique, had reached that of a Grandmaster martial artist, his defense was still at the Grandmaster level.
Even if he activated his Yuan force shield, he couldn't withstand Ye Ningze's saber. Moreover, the neck was the most vulnerable part of a martial artist, and Ye Ningze wouldn't give him a chance, Lei Ming knew this very well.
"Hand over the Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound Blade Technique," Ye Ningze said, reaching out to ask for it.