Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 294: Sword King’s Heart

Luo Cheng and Chen Xuan left the third stage.

"Junior Brother, are you alright?"

Chen Lingyu quickly approached, her eyes filled with concern and astonishment.

Luo Cheng’s strength had deeply shocked her!

Instantly defeating Ren Xiaoguang, even when he unleashed his ultimate move, Blood Sun Break!

Then parrying Qi Guyun’s sword and retreating unscathed!

Any one of these feats could be described as astonishing.

At this moment, Chen Lingyu finally realized that her Junior Brother had quietly grown so powerful!

Luo Cheng shook his head, "I’m fine, Senior Sister, no need to worry."

"Luo Cheng, do you really intend to face Qi Guyun in battle?" Elder Chen Xuan suddenly asked.

Luo Cheng smiled and said, "Master, do I still have a way out now?"

Elder Chen Xuan locked his gaze on Luo Cheng, shook his head, and sighed:

"No wonder you could so quickly comprehend Human Sword Integration. The sword is the king of weapons, cutting through brambles to reign supreme. It naturally allows no retreat. In this regard, you possess the Sword King’s Heart. If you can maintain this, regardless of your realm, your achievements in Sword Dao will not be low."

"This is the path you have chosen for yourself. I cannot help you, nor can I intervene. However, I can promise that in your battle with Qi Guyun, I will keep an eye on the Eighth Prince Jin Min. No matter the outcome, I won’t let outsiders interfere."

"That’s all I could ask for. Thank you, Master!"

Luo Cheng’s face showed gratitude.

To be honest, that had been his greatest worry.

Qi Guyun was the cousin of the Eighth Prince Jin Min. If he killed Qi Guyun, how could Jin Min stand idly by?

But Elder Chen Xuan’s words reassured him completely.

"It’s a pity Yun Mengli hasn’t exited seclusion yet. Otherwise, you would have no reason to fear the Eighth Prince..." Elder Chen Xuan sighed.

Luo Cheng was surprised, "Hasn’t Senior Sister Yun Mengli planned to stay in seclusion for two years? Is she coming out so soon?"

"Haha, it’s nothing. Don’t think too much about it. Just focus on how to win your upcoming matches," Elder Chen Xuan said, realizing he had misspoken and choosing not to elaborate further.

"Understood!"

Luo Cheng did not press further.

From beginning to end, he had never planned on seeking help from Yun Mengli. The path was his own, to be walked by himself.

The conflict between Luo Cheng and Qi Guyun subsided, but those present were left feeling deeply unsettled!

Instantly defeating Ren Xiaoguang, ranked 14th—such an outcome was shocking. Luo Cheng already had the strength of a quasi-top-10 disciple!

What’s more, he openly challenged Qi Guyun! Clearly intent on clashing head-on against the Crown Prince Hall!

Everyone was eagerly anticipating the peak confrontation between Luo Cheng and the top-10 disciples!

Especially the life-or-death battle with Qi Guyun!

Amid this fervor, the crowd’s interest in the current matches waned.

The competition progressed rapidly, as the second group’s fifth round soon concluded.

Followed by the sixth round!

The seventh round!

The eighth round!

The ninth round!

The tenth round!

Over the course of five consecutive rounds, all of Luo Cheng’s opponents forfeited. Among them were three members of the Crown Prince Hall!

One of the three even held a relatively high ranking, being 12th among the top 100 disciples and a strong contender for the top 10!

However, this person didn’t even spare Luo Cheng a glance and directly forfeited.

Luo Cheng glanced toward Qi Guyun.

Qi Guyun met his gaze with a cold smirk, exuding a murderous aura.

"Is this a ploy to ensure I advance, by ordering the Crown Prince Hall’s members to intentionally forfeit?"

Luo Cheng discerned the other’s intentions and could only shake his head with a smile.

He truly had little interest in these matches.

Without dwelling further, Luo Cheng shifted his attention to Chen Lingyu’s match.

In this round, Chen Lingyu faced a particularly tough opponent—Gu Zhan, ranked 11th!

Clad in a black robe, Gu Zhan had a rugged face and wielded a ring-hilted treasure blade.

His strength was indeed remarkable; his Sword Dao’s realm was nearing Sword Heart Perfection. His swordsmanship was powerful and heavy, and each strike carried the momentum of a mountain!

At this moment, Chen Lingyu also unleashed her full strength. Behind her, the Moon Wheel Martial Soul shone brightly. Every punch and kick radiated glazed brilliance, making her resemble an ancient female warrior—her movements agile and her power explosive! Clearly, she had been holding back in her previous match with Ren Xiaoguang.

The two clashed head-on, trading dozens of blows. The stage trembled under their fierce Qi force, leaving it riddled with cracks and almost unrecognizable, igniting the crowd’s bloodlust.

Ultimately, Chen Lingyu was caught in a moment of vulnerability. Gu Zhan seized the opportunity, relentlessly attacking, and narrowly defeating her in one decisive move!

With Chen Lingyu’s loss, the tenth round concluded.

At this point, only two competitors maintained a perfect record of 10 wins: Luo Cheng and Gu Zhan!

"That Gu Zhan is really strong! He’s got the makings of a top-10 disciple."

"Indeed. His strength is comparable to Luo Cheng. Each of his sword strikes carries the force of thunder and lightning, an extraordinary might! In a direct clash, Luo Cheng might not have the upper hand!"

"With two rounds left, they’re sure to meet. Then we’ll see who stands superior!"

Gu Zhan’s outstanding performance sparked widespread discussion.

As one of the only two disciples with a perfect record, Gu Zhan inevitably drew comparisons to Luo Cheng.

Many eagerly anticipated their battle. Some supported Gu Zhan, while others were staunchly behind Luo Cheng.

With his streak of victories, Luo Cheng had gone from being underestimated to gaining a large following.

In the eleventh round.

This time, Luo Cheng faced Chen Lingyu.

"I forfeit!"

Chen Lingyu decisively announced her surrender and playfully pouted at Luo Cheng, "Seems I’ll be calling you Senior Brother after today."

Seeing Chen Lingyu’s reluctant expression, Luo Cheng chuckled, "Senior Sister, if you’re dissatisfied, we can spar anytime."

Chen Lingyu’s face turned slightly red as she bit her lip and huffed, "Wait until I break through to the Awakening Vein Realm!"

As soon as Chen Lingyu forfeited, the fourth stage’s match also concluded, and the victor was none other than Gu Zhan, ranked 11th.

He defeated his opponent with only two strikes, sending them flying off the stage. freēnovelkiss.com

"Gu Zhan is impressive."

Luo Cheng nodded in acknowledgment. So far, Gu Zhan’s swordsmanship was the most ferocious he had seen.

Chen Lingyu immediately added, "Not only is his swordsmanship imposing, but he also wields it with precision and restraint. Like you, he specializes in finding openings. Beating him won’t be easy."

She sought to take Gu Zhan’s prowess as an opportunity to temper Luo Cheng’s confidence.

"Is that so?"

Luo Cheng smiled faintly.

He saw through Chen Lingyu’s little ploy but chose not to reveal it.

The eleventh round swiftly concluded, leading to the second group’s final round.

Luo Cheng’s opponent was none other than Gu Zhan.

All eyes turned to the duo, filled with anticipation.

Gu Zhan rose from his seat. Just as the crowd thought he was about to step onto the stage, he turned to face Luo Cheng.

Seeing Luo Cheng’s calm and composed demeanor, Gu Zhan furrowed his brows, deliberated for a moment, then spoke:

"I forfeit!"

This declaration disappointed the crowd, who had eagerly awaited their duel.

A nearby Outer Disciple couldn’t help but say, "Senior Brother Gu, forfeiting doesn’t seem like your style!"

Gu Zhan shook his head, his expression somber, "Considering the strength he’s shown so far, I probably have a 20-30% chance of winning—enough for a fight. But what if...that’s not his full power?"

The Outer Disciple was stunned.

"Impossible! He’s still holding back?"