Desolate Devouring Art-Chapter 1010 - Assassination Sword

The Renowned Sword Manor's disciples gripped their chests in tense silence. If Shao Yuanyi lost this fight, the duel would be over.

The First Sword Manor had already started celebrating. If He Lai secured this fight, they would claim the duel with three consecutive victories that crushed their opponents.

He Lai's greatsword kept descending, and the pressure made it hard for Shao Yuanyi to breathe.

Miao Jianying lowered his gaze in helplessness when he saw the scene. The gap was too large. Though Shao Yuanyi's cultivation matched He Lai's, she lacked his level of swordsmanship comprehension.

"Manor Lord Miao, we'll soon claim the Heavenly Xun Sword! But don't worry about it. I promise I will uphold its reputation," Yin Qiong said with a smile, seizing this opportunity to take a jab at Miao Feiyu.

"Don't be so confident. The match hasn't ended yet," Miao Feiyu replied sternly. He believed the Renowned Sword Manor could turn the tables.

"Still refusing to admit defeat?" Yin Qiong sneered and turned to look at the arena.

He Lai had nearly forced Shao Yuanyi to the arena's edge, and he could end the match with another strike.

At the critical moment, Shao Yuanyi recalled Liu Wuxie's advice to aim for He Lai's lower body. Already on the verge of defeat, she figured there was no harm in trying.

She retracted her sword and gave up trading blows with He Lai head-on. Instead, she spun mid-air and glided close to the ground, launching a sudden attack aimed at He Lai's legs.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, too fast for anyone to understand why Shao Yuanyi had suddenly changed her tactics. Not to mention, she launched attacks using unfamiliar moves.

"Hahaha! It's too late, even if you tried to change your tactics now! Senior Brother He, finish her off!" The First Sword Manor's disciples burst into laughter.

However, they didn't notice the flicker of solemnness in He Lai's eyes. His lower body remained a real weakness, but how did Shao Yuanyi discover it?

Shao Yuanyi's strikes grew sharper and more precise as she zeroed in on the flaw in He Lai's stance. She had observed He Lai's lower body throughout the fight, trying to confirm whether Liu Wuxie's advice was accurate.

Now that she looked again, she realized Liu Wuxie had already deduced He Lai's weakness before the fight.

If He Lai couldn't evade in time, he would soon lose his legs and the match.

In the final moment, He Lai chose to protect himself. There were two more matches; it wouldn't matter if he lost this fight. But if he lost his legs, he would have to bid farewell to cultivation for the rest of his life.

He Lai abruptly retreated more than ten meters, giving Shao Yuanyi time to catch her breath. The Renowned Sword Manor's disciples erupted into cheers at the sudden reversal of the fight.

Shao Yuanyi's confidence surged, and she unleashed even faster attacks, each one targeting He Lai's legs. As her attacks sped up, He Lai struggled as his clunky great sword slowed him down and became a burden.

Shao Yuanyi capitalized on her agility and repeatedly forced He Lai to stumble backward.

Miao Jianying had braced for defeat, but his eyes lit up as Shao Yuanyi seized the upper hand.

When Lu Yanghui regained consciousness and saw Shao Yuanyi gaining the upper hand over her opponent, he nearly coughed up blood in fury. After all, how could he not be angry when Shao Yuanyi, whose cultivation was lower than his, managed to suppress her opponent?

Yet, despite his frustration, he sincerely hoped from the bottom of his heart that Shao Yuanyi would win.

"Senior Brother He Lai, fight back!" the First Sword Manor's disciples roared, urging He Lai to counterattack.

However, Shao Yuanyi completely reversed the situation after seizing the advantage. She drove He Lai to the edge of the arena. Just moments ago, she was in He Lia's position.

"Fallen Leaf Sweep—get lost!" Shao Yuanyi roared, sweeping her sword across the ground like a fierce autumn gale.

He Lai leaped into the air to avoid taking the attack head-on. His great sword relied on brute force but failed against such tricky sword techniques.

Several First Sword Manor disciples gasped. "No!"

Even Yin Xue and the First Sword Manor's upper ranks realized He Lai was moments from defeat.

When He Lai rose, Shao Yuanyi smiled. He had walked straight into her trap. She sprang upward and lashed out with her right leg.

Shao Yuanyi's kick caught He Lai off guard and hurled him out of the arena.

With that, Shao Yuanyi claimed victory in the third match.

The Renowned Sword Manor finally claimed a victory.

Though the situation remained grim for the Renowned Sword Manor, they now clung to a sliver of hope.

"Isn't it strange? Why did Shao Yuanyi suddenly change tactics right when she was about to lose? And those weren't even her usual techniques. Suspicious, right?"

Some spectators found it odd that the sudden shift in battle had come at such a critical moment and completely turned the tide.

"It's normal for someone to change tactics mid-fight," others commented, brushing it off casually. No one bothered to investigate the matter further.

After winning the third match unscathed, Shao Yuanyi returned to the bench.

"Thank you," Shao Yuanyi whispered when she walked past Liu Wuxie. That was their secret, and neither would reveal it.

The Renowned Sword Manor welcomed Shao Yuanyi back as a hero. She had delivered a flawless performance in the match.

"Fei Xuesong of the First Sword Manor," announced a sinister-looking youth as he strode forward from beside Yin Xue and released waves of murderous intent.

"It's Fei Xuesong! He has trained in the Assassination Sword technique. I've heard he's killed countless experts with it!"

Several spectators gasped as murmurs swept the crowd, all eyes fixed on the youth.

Only Liu Wuxie and Miao Jianying remained on the Renowned Sword Manor's side, while Yin Xue alone stood for the First Sword Manor.

If the First Sword Manor won this round, they would claim a 3-1 victory and take the Heavenly Xun Sword as their prize.

But if the Renowned Sword Manor won, the final match would determine the outcome.

Neither Miao Jianying nor Liu Wuxie stepped forward. The match was crucial, and Miao Jianying could still increase their chances of winning if he entered the arena.

"Brother Liu, I'll leave the last match to you," Miao Jianying said, stepping toward the Divine Sword Platform.

"What? Why is Miao Jianying fighting now?" the crowd murmured in confusion. Everyone had expected Liu Wuxie to step into the arena instead.

Many had come to watch the fight between Miao Jianying and Yin Xue. But now that Miao Jianying had stepped in early, everyone realized the long-awaited showdown between the two young masters would never occur.

"If he lets that brat fight now, and he loses, the duel will end here. But if Miao Jianying wins, they advance to the fifth match. He's making the right call," many spectators concluded, quickly understanding Miao Jianying's logic for stepping in.

If he didn't fight now and let Liu Wuxie step up instead, the duel might end right there. But if Miao Jianying fought now, they still had a chance.

Hence, even the First Sword Manor and the spectators acknowledged this move.

Miao Jianying had no other choice, and no one held any hope for Liu Wuxie. They believed he was only there to make up the numbers.

"So what if Miao Jianying wins this round? That brat won't stand a chance against Yin Xue," sneers echoed from the surroundings.

They believed they had exposed the Renowned Sword Manor's weakness and urged them to concede before suffering further humiliation.

"Let's see what happens," someone muttered as the duel was about to begin. Everyone turned to Miao Jianying and Fei Xuesong, eager to witness the clash unfold.

Though Fei Xuesong was weaker than Yin Xue, everyone recognized his combat strength. Even Yin Xue wouldn't have an easy time defeating him.

Miao Feiyu frowned. Even the Renowned Sword Manor elders clenched their fists, wishing they could leap into the fight themselves.

Fei Xuesong raised an eyebrow and said, "Miao Jianying, I didn't expect you to be the one stepping up."

He had expected Liu Wuxie to step up as his opponent and win the battle effortlessly.

"I wanted to experience your Assassination Sword. Let's cut the crap and fight!" Miao Jianying said, summoning a sword in his hand.

"What a fine sword!" Fei Xuesong remarked as he eyed the weapon in Miao Jianying's hand.

The sword gleamed with a golden body. It was three fingers wide and a meter long, and emitted a faint dragon's cry. The edge shimmered with cold light, triggering a burst of nearby ice-attribute energy.

Fei Xuesong also summoned his weapon, a narrow sword with a finger's width. The sword was shorter than a typical longsword, black in color, and had a flexible blade.

"It's the Assassination Sword!" the crowd gasped.

Like Ling Xuelin's sword, Fei Xuesong's Assassination Sword didn't originate from the First Sword Manor. He had discovered it in an ancient tomb during an expedition, and it was created by a powerhouse known as the Assassination Elder.

The Assassination Elder was once considered a legendary swordsman, standing at the pinnacle of his generation in Northern City. But he had mysteriously vanished along with his sword technique.

Now, Fei Xuesong had claimed the Assassination Sword as his own.

However, Fei Xuesong could only draw out thirty percent of the sword technique's true power. If he ever mastered the Assassination Sword, he would be able to slay his opponent even before they sensed the sword's aura. freēwēbnovel.com

Miao Jianying wore a grave expression as he felt the pressure from the Assassination Sword.

"Then let me meet the Assassination Sword with our Wind-Chasing Cross Slash!" Miao Jianying shouted, swinging his sword downward to form a glowing cross in mid-air.

It was the Renowned Sword Manor's strongest sword technique, taught only to core members and fiercely guarded as a treasured legacy.

Miao Jianying's cross-shaped strike morphed into a stampede of phantom warhorses that thundered toward Fei Xuesong.

"An impressive technique!" Fei Xuesong retreated. He didn't execute the Assassination Sword immediately and waited for the perfect opening.

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