Chapter 921: Chapter 918: Azure Cloud Swordsman

The dazzling sunset shone through the windows of the great hall, casting large, brilliant golden light spots, gorgeously resplendent. Unknowingly, the time had already approached evening.

With Li Chuanchang fainting, it also signified the end of the second appraisal contest of the Business Alliance Conference. Dayang Commerce Alliance took the lead in the appraisal contest with four consecutive wins.

"Tomorrow will be the final martial competition of the Business Alliance Conference, during which the first commerce alliance will be decided. After the conference, there will be an auction. If any of you are interested, please don’t miss the timing."

The silver-haired elder announced the results of the appraisal contest and the timing of tomorrow’s martial competition, then turned around and headed to the back of the jade platform.

"It’s really unexpected, this appraisal contest was so exciting."

"Indeed, even Azure Sky City’s top auctioneer Li Chuanchang made an appearance. The showdown just now with Yang Wanyi was truly exhilarating."

"Yang Wanyi is truly formidable. Every time a treasure appeared, she could immediately and accurately judge its quality. Such insight leaves me far behind. Each time she spoke the answer, I suddenly understood."

"You don’t have to blame yourself. Even Li Chuanchang is not her match, let alone us."

"Who do you think will be the top commerce alliance this year?"

"Currently, only Dayang Commerce Alliance and Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance are qualified to compete for the top. Although Dayang Commerce Alliance is at its peak now, I estimate it will be Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance. Zhouyan, though a bit unrefined, isn’t lacking in talent. He’s already at the mid-stage of Spiritual Rotation Realm level seven, a level higher than Yang Wanyi."

"You’re right. But cultivation isn’t everything; Yang Wanyi is one of the Shuang Jiaoyang of Linglong Hall. Her strength may not be so simple. I see their chances as fifty-fifty. Who will win or lose can only be known after they cross swords."

As the appraisal contest ended, everyone stood up, discussing fervently as they made their way to the entrance of the Business Alliance Hall.

From the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance’s box, three figures filed out; they were Zhouyan and his companions.

"Family Head, the ten thousand second-grade Yuan Stones promised to Li Chuanchang..."

The black-robed elder glanced at the unconscious Li Chuanchang on the ground and asked.

Zhouyan, burning with rage at this moment, his features somewhat distorted, glanced at Li Chuanchang and said hoarsely:

"Ignore this trash. In the two days he’s been in Big Market City, how many Yuan Stones has he burned through? I thought Azure Sky City’s top auctioneer would be something formidable, but it turns out this is all he’s got, and he can’t even handle that woman Yang Wanyi."

"However, explaining this to the Crown Prince might be difficult." The black-robed elder frowned slightly.

"He lost the appraisal contest and is likely more fearful of the Crown Prince than we are."

Zhouyan chuckled coldly twice, flipping his eyelids, "If he comes to ask for the Yuan Stones, just send him off with a couple hundred first-grade Yuan Stones as his travel expenses."

As they talked, the three of them reached the entrance of the Business Alliance Hall, where they met another group coming in.

"Yang Wanyi!"

Zhouyan raised his eyes, seeing the newcomers were Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, along with Elder Qian and two others. His eyes nearly burned with fury.

Luo Feng was talking with Yang Wanyi. On seeing Zhouyan, he walked straight over, took a look at the unconscious Li Chuanchang in the middle of the hall, and smiled:

"Zhouyan, it’s a pity you didn’t ask for our help earlier, otherwise it wouldn’t have been such an ugly loss."

Zhouyan’s eyelids twitched violently, his eyes stared at Luo Feng with a sinister gleam. This was the exact phrase he had used against Yang Wanyi earlier, but the tables had turned so quickly to mock himself.

Before Zhouyan could speak, the sword-wielding youth beside him shot a fierce gaze at Luo Feng and spoke: "So, you are Luo Feng from Linglong Hall?"

Luo Feng had already been secretly observing the sword-wielding youth.

This person was tall, nearly two meters, wearing a Qingyun purple-bordered tight robe, with a sword engraved with cloud patterns in his arms. Although the sword was not unsheathed, the faintly sharp aura penetrated the scabbard and radiated out, merging with the youth’s body as if man and sword were one. His bright eyes seemed to have the power to pierce hearts. Judging from the Yuan Qi fluctuations, he was a martial artist at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level seven.

"Is there something you need?" Luo Feng asked calmly.

The sword-wielding youth’s eyes narrowed slightly as he sized up Luo Feng, "At the later stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm level seven, no wonder you dare boast in front of people, wanting to be among the top ten New Dragon Rank. However, in my view, your strength is not worthy of any mention, not an opponent for a single sword of mine. In your Linglong Hall, the only one qualified to face me is Yan Feihua."

Luo Feng was somewhat displeased. He had intentionally provoked Zhouyan verbally, initially wanting Zhouyan to make a move so he could gauge his strength, in preparation for tomorrow’s martial competition. Zhouyan seemed on the verge of taking the bait when suddenly this disruptor appeared.

"Such arrogance, Qian Shaofeng, do you think you are worthy of facing Senior Sister Yan Feihua?"

Before Luo Feng could speak, Yang Wanyi’s voice rang out beside him.

Yang Wanyi stepped forward, with a unique aura of dominance. Her delicate brows exuded an air of magnificence as she looked at the sword-wielding youth and introduced him to Luo Feng: "Luo Feng, this is Qian Shaofeng, an inner sect disciple of Sky Sword Pavilion."

"Indeed, this man is an inner sect disciple of the Sky Sword Pavilion, Qian Shaofeng, ranked twenty-sixth at the last New Dragon Rank tournament. He is not someone you can compare with." Zhouyan looked at Luo Feng with a smug smile.

Having lost the appraisal contest, he had been holding back his frustration. Such a good opportunity naturally wouldn’t be missed, and he wanted to use Qian Shaofeng’s reputation to suppress Luo Feng’s spirit and regain some face.

However, the result disappointed him. Luo Feng’s expression remained unchanged. He glanced at Qian Shaofeng and said indifferently:

"Ranked twenty-sixth on the New Dragon Rank, not too bad."

Luo Feng’s words did not imply looking down on Qian Shaofeng. Last time on the New Dragon Ranking, the Red-dusted Vajra was auctioned at twenty-fifth place, and they already had a duel. Qian Shaofeng’s rank was lower than Lin Hongyi’s, naturally failing to capture his attention.

However, these words fell upon the ears of others, undoubtedly seeming like sheer arrogance.

Ranked twenty-sixth on the New Dragon Ranking, Qian Shaofeng’s strength was at best adequate. It was laughable to be so arrogant.

Upon hearing Luo Feng’s words, even Zhouyan himself was stunned, wide-eyed and open-mouthed.

Yang Wanyi stood next to Luo Feng, her alluring crimson lips curling into a faint smile.

She had witnessed the duel between Luo Feng and Lin Hongyi, where Lin Hongyi, despite suppressing her cultivation, exerted seventy to eighty percent of her power. The result was a draw, and although Qian Shaofeng was formidable, he was likely still lacking compared to Lin Hongyi. Expecting Qian Shaofeng to suppress Luo Feng was indeed wishful thinking.

"So, my strength is merely adequate in your eyes."

Qian Shaofeng’s sword-like eyebrows twitched slightly as he looked at Luo Feng, a sharp intensity in his eyes, speaking coldly:

"In that case, let me see if you have the right to say such words."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Qian Shaofeng’s gaze hardened. Without any visible action, his entire body suddenly vanished from its original spot; his silhouette flashed, appearing right before Luo Feng. His right index and middle fingers joined into a sword, thrusting straight out.

Chzz!

From the fingertips, light cyan Qi Force burst forth, forming a nearly tangible sword light, piercing the air with a sharp, ear-piercing whistling sound, swift as lightning, aiming straight for Luo Feng’s left shoulder, intending to penetrate it.

Luo Feng, already prepared, remained unperturbed, an overwhelming aura enveloping him, his right fist striking forward.

Buzz!

With that punch, the space around them trembled, the fiery red fist aura, like a red sun, blazed brilliantly, staining the air at the Business Alliance Hall’s entrance vivid as blood.

Amidst the crowd’s gaze, the red fist aura collided fiercely with the finger Qi.

Boom!

Instantly, a terrifying explosion echoed, waves visible to the naked eye spreading out, and a figure shooting backward was Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng!"

Yang Wanyi reached out a jade hand, her palm pressing against Luo Feng’s back, slightly trembling, instantly dissipating the seemingly endless impact, their figures halting, a thin stream of blood seeping from Luo Feng’s lips.

"How come..."

Looking at Luo Feng, a hint of confusion flickered in Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes.

Just now, Qian Shaofeng’s finger Qi wasn’t particularly powerful, akin to an ordinary punch from Lin Hongyi. By logic, Luo Feng should face such an attack without pressure, yet he was repelled by a single strike.

The elderly man in black robes opposite was equally surprised; he had confronted Luo Feng, who even withstood two of his shaped attacks, his strength somewhat terrifying. Unexpectedly, he couldn’t withstand even a single finger from Qian Shaofeng.

"Looks like his severe internal injuries from last night’s confrontation with me."

Watching Luo Feng, the elderly man’s eyes flashed subtly, feeling a sense of relief. No wonder, if a late-stage Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist blocked his two moves without severe injury, that would indeed be terrifying.

"It appears you indeed lack the qualification."

A hint of pride shimmered in Qian Shaofeng’s icy gaze.

"Earlier spoke of heaven and earth, I thought the champion of this year’s Martial Champion ranking must be formidable, but it turns out that’s all."

Zhouyan looked at Luo Feng and chuckled as well. In his view, although Luo Feng’s cultivation surpassed his own, his true strength was likely inferior.

The Business Alliance Hall entrance, though spacious with over ten zhang, was crowded as people surged in and out, the commotion immediately attracting multiple gazes.

"Oh, it’s a conflict between the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance and Dayang Commerce Alliance."

"Zhouyan is arrogant. At the start of the appraisal meeting, he claimed he would achieve three consecutive victories, only to suffer four consecutive defeats and lose face, refusing to let it rest. He must be seeking trouble with Luo Feng. But why is Sky Sword Pavilion’s Qian Shaofeng with Zhouyan? With him present, Yang Wanyi and Luo Feng are unlikely to gain any advantage."

"Indeed, Azure Cloud Swordsman Qian Shaofeng ranked twenty-sixth on last New Dragon Ranking, and in Linglong Hall, those who can intimidate him are countable on one hand. Though Luo Feng’s potential is immense, his foundation remains shallow."

"Strange, back in Azure Sky City, Luo Feng faced off against Yi Tian in a genuine leapfrogging challenge. Now his cultivation has surged, yet his strength seems worse than before."

"It’s not that his strength is worse, but that the opponent’s power is too strong, right? Yi Tian can’t compare to Qian Shaofeng."

"That’s true."

The surrounding crowd debated heatedly, some having witnessed Luo Feng’s actions before, expressing shock and puzzlement at his retreat by Qian Shaofeng’s single strike.