Chapter 30: Xuanyin Qin Sect – Lin Chen VS Xuanyin Second Sect – Left Sword Envoy Yun Che

As these words left his mouth, the arena fell into a deathly silence, and everyone's gaze instantly converged upon him.

Lin Fan's eyes widened in the sidelines, and he was so furious he almost jumped up, subconsciously squeezing the spirit fruit he was toying with until its juices ran everywhere.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che actually dared to challenge Lin Chen; wasn't this equivalent to challenging him? "Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, do you have a death wish!"

Beside him, Su Wanqing couldn't help but giggle, finding Lin Fan's loss of composure quite amusing.

She raised an eyebrow and teased, "What? Getting anxious?" Her voice was soft, yet carried clear mockery, a playful glint flashing in her eyes.

"Just watch me deal with him!" Lin Fan's eyes blazed with fire; he didn't know what came over him, completely unaware that the spirit fruit in his hand was still leaking juice everywhere.

Su Wanqing gently pushed Lin Fan's hand away and softly wiped the juice from his hands.

"Alright, alright, don't be so angry. I can't even fathom Lin Chen's current strength; Left Sword Envoy Yun Che is just throwing himself away by going up there."

Lin Fan calmed down slightly. Indeed, Lin Chen's current strength was no longer something anyone could easily shake, especially since she had mastered the combination of Void Power and Star Power.

Furthermore, Lin Chen still had the nano cube he had given her; Left Sword Envoy Yun Che probably couldn't break through Lin Chen's defense even if he risked his life.

As for Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, regarding the so-called Protagonist Halo, could it really be stronger than a spirit born alongside the Dao? This was an existence that coexisted with the Dao; when the three thousand Daos gave birth to all living things, the concept of a protagonist didn't even exist yet.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan sat down with peace of mind, ready to quietly watch Left Sword Envoy Yun Che court death.

After resting for an hour, the match between Left Sword Envoy Yun Che and Lin Chen finally began.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che stood on the arena, gazing at Lin Chen, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He was no stranger to Lin Chen; her gentle and kind nature from five years ago had left a deep impression on him.

Two years ago, when the Yunyin Sword Sect was besieged by the Ghost Clan, Lin Chen had safely transferred the Yunyin Sword Sect to the Xuanyin Second Sect.

Afterwards, whenever there was a holiday, she would distribute subsidies to the Disciples of the Second Sect.

She had quietly become the most beautiful goddess in the hearts of the Second Sect.

Now, gazing at this former benefactor and current goddess before him, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che felt a mixture of emotions, and for a moment, he found it hard to speak.

Lin Chen's gaze remained gentle. She stood there, lightly brushing her hair, with not a trace of superfluous emotion in her eyes, focused solely on the challenge before her.

"Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, you are already very strong. I do not wish to hurt you, so please step down!"

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was slightly stunned, the complex emotions in his eyes intensifying: "No, since I was the one to propose this, I will not step down. Lin Chen, I must defeat you to become the captain and protect you!"

"Ah! Protect me? Why would you want to protect me?" Lin Chen looked at Left Sword Envoy Yun Che in surprise.

Down below, Lin Fan felt his scalp tingle. What kind of devilry was this? Was he trying to hit on his wife? Damn it!

Beside him, Su Wanqing was laughing so hard she could barely breathe, covering her mouth and making strange noises.

Great Elder Situ Qian looked serious, reminding them from time to time: "You two, be serious! One is a Son of Heaven, the other a Daughter of Heaven; giggling and laughing like this, what kind of behavior is that!"

On the stage, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's Protagonist Halo continued to burn: "Because we are men, because we are swordsmen; protecting you and protecting all the Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters of the Qin Sect is our responsibility."

"Well said!" The Disciples of the Xuanyin Second Sect howled crazily.

"Senior Brother Left Sword Envoy Yun Che will win! Senior Brother Left Sword Envoy Yun Che will win!"

"Very well, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che. Then let us begin." Lin Chen moved, instantly transforming into a streak of light.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's heart jolted; he knew that the girl before him was no longer the ordinary maiden she had been back then.

Every one of her actions and every one of her decisions displayed unparalleled strength and wisdom.

As her figure vanished, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che immediately released his Sword Intent.

The Mist Shadow Sword Technique was displayed once more; Sword Qi was like mist, sword shadows flew everywhere, and Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's figure was like a ghost, with Sword Qi rushing toward every direction of Lin Chen.

However, Lin Chen did not panic. Her figure kept disappearing and reappearing outside of Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's Sword Qi, every flash appearing exactly where it needed to be.

A trace of surprise flashed in Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's eyes. He knew Lin Chen was fast, but he hadn't expected her to be able to dodge so calmly amidst such dense attacks.

His Sword Qi began to sharpen, the force becoming increasingly powerful, attempting to force Lin Chen into making a mistake through higher pressure.

However, Lin Chen was always like a shadow; her Void Evasion made her almost impossible to track, and every time Sword Qi swept past, she would cleverly avoid it.

As time passed, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's offensive gradually slowed, because he discovered that his attacks could barely touch Lin Chen at all.

"Are we still fighting, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che?" Lin Chen's voice came from afar, carrying a hint of ease, yet also revealing a determination that could not be ignored.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che gripped his sword hilt tightly, suddenly feeling an indescribable sense of loss in his heart: "You are getting stronger and stronger, Lin Chen. Be careful now."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che took a deep breath, gathering his strength to unleash his strongest ultimate move—Sword God Legacy.

Once this move was unleashed, the aura around Left Sword Envoy Yun Che instantly surged, surrounded by Sword Qi, and the entire arena seemed to be enveloped by Sword Intent; the air pressure became heavy, and even the air itself became stifling.

The power of the Sword God Legacy was certainly not something an ordinary person could withstand, and all the spectators felt an irresistible sense of oppression.

However, this pressure had absolutely no effect on Lin Chen; on the contrary, it made Lin Chen feel her own strength greatly enhanced.

Because the Sword Dao was also one of the three thousand Daos, and as a companion spirit, the stronger the Dao, the stronger the companion spirit would be.

"Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, your sword technique is indeed powerful, but it seems to have no effect on me."

Lin Chen smiled slightly; there was not a hint of contempt in her eyes, but rather appreciation for Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's sword technique.

She gently raised her hand, and the Star Power wove into a sheet of starlight, instantly dissolving Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's Sword Qi.

A trace of astonishment flashed in Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's eyes; his Sword Qi had completely dissipated, but he did not give up, still continuously brandishing his Sword Intent, attempting to break through Lin Chen's starlight.

However, Lin Chen suddenly appeared behind him and pointed a finger out gently; the Void Power instantly silenced all of Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's meridians, rendering him unable to move.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che discovered in shock that no matter what, his body could not move an inch. He looked down and realized that his Sword Intent and movements had instantly frozen under Lin Chen's fingertip.

"Step down, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che. I appreciate your good intentions," Lin Chen said softly.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che lowered his head helplessly, complex emotions surging in his heart.

He couldn't believe that he had failed so easily before Lin Chen.

He did not struggle at all, merely bowing his head slightly, admitting his defeat.

Below the arena, the spectators held their breath, feeling shocked by Lin Chen's victory.

Instructor Liu Qingwan stood up and announced: "In this match, Lin Chen of the Xuanyin Qin Sect is the winner!"

While the whole audience cheered, on the second-floor gallery, the Alchemy Pavilion Elder, Guardian Tang Yichen, was lost in thought.

He was no ordinary Alchemist, but a secret guardian within the Alchemy Pavilion, specifically responsible for protecting the Core Disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion.

He stroked the sparse stubble on his chin and muttered to himself: "Once Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's Sword God Profound Truth is unleashed, the Sword Dao pressure makes everyone suffocate, yet only Lin Chen was completely unafraid, and her strength even increased instantly under the heavy pressure. This scene is familiar, as if recorded in ancient texts. Could it be that she is…"