Chapter 0686 Thousand-Year Immortal Disciple

**Chapter 0686 The Thousand-Year Immortal Disciple**

Upon hearing this, Jian Ruyan immediately grew displeased and said, "Brother Hu, even if this guy defeats me, I still won’t fancy him! Didn't you say it yourself? To become a true powerhouse, one must remain single for life!"

"Right, it's good that you have such resolve!" Jian Nanhu quickly replied, then gave Qin Yun a disdainful look from afar.

Sun Taicai smirked coldly, "Sister Yan, your father’s words are no joke! Marriage arrangements aren’t yours to decide!"

Jian Ruyan laughed mockingly. "Why can’t I decide? With my strength, as long as I defeat you, I’ll have the final say!"

"So, if I win, you’ll marry me?" Sun Taicai’s face brightened with glee.

"I respect my father. Since he made this promise, I won’t defy him," Jian Ruyan said coldly. "That’s exactly why I will never lose to you!"

Sun Taicai was overjoyed, convinced he could easily defeat Jian Ruyan.

Everyone knew Jian Ruyan lacked an Immortal Body—this alone meant any Immortal Disciple could effortlessly overpower her.

Though Sun Taicai was a notorious playboy, he had grown weary of flirtatious women who threw themselves at him. Only a woman like Jian Ruyan could ignite his desire for conquest.

Jian Ruyan saw the lustful gaze in Sun Taicai’s eyes and understood his thoughts all too well, deepening her disgust.

Her gaze drifted to Qin Yun below the stage, and she suddenly felt he was truly exceptional.

Especially last night—despite facing her beautiful form for hours, he had entertained no improper thoughts.

A pang of sadness struck her, knowing Qin Yun already had a wife—one who was incomparably outstanding.

Jian Ruyan ignored Sun Taicai and closed her eyes, composing herself.

Soon, both she and Sun Taicai were ready.

The elder referee on the stage shouted, "Begin!"

Jian Shitian, several quasi-immortals from the Sword Immortal Pavilion, and multiple Martial Kings and Martial Emperors watched the duel intently.

The moment the fight started, white mist emanated from Sun Taicai’s body as his pale golden Lifebound Sword let out a piercing shriek, thrusting toward Jian Ruyan’s shoulder.

With a lithe movement, Jian Ruyan effortlessly dodged Sun Taicai’s rapid strikes.

Surprisingly, she didn’t summon her Lifebound Sword or Spirit Blade.

Qin Yun seemed to grasp her intention.

If Jian Ruyan could defeat Sun Taicai without using her sword, she would showcase her formidable strength while fully experiencing the power granted by her Sword Totem.

"Jian Ruyan possesses the Sword Profound Body—a perfect harmony between martial soul, totem, and physique, making it the most powerful. You have the Sky Lion Mystic Body; you should understand this well," Ling Yuner remarked.

"Exactly! She’s using this battle to acclimate to this new power," Qin Yun said with a smile.

"But it’s more than that. She might be aiming for a higher realm—the Unity of Sword and Body. I’m not entirely sure what that entails, but if achieved, her swordsmanship will reach unparalleled heights," Ling Yuner added.

After cultivating her Sword Profound Body, Jian Ruyan gained perfect mastery of her body, as if wielding it like a blade.

Sun Taicai lashed out with hundreds of strikes in an instant, yet Jian Ruyan evaded every one.

The stage was filled with ghostly trails of his pale golden blade, appearing to encase Jian Ruyan—yet none could land.

"Grandfather, what’s going on with Sister Yan? It feels like she has become much more powerful all of a sudden!" Jian Nanhu exclaimed in astonishment.

"I'm not sure either, but this is not the Jian Ruyan I know!" Jian Shitian frowned deeply. "She has indeed become stronger, and her hidden power runs unfathomably deep!"

Sun Taicai was also furious, because Jian Ruyan hadn't even drawn a sword yet had managed to counter so many of his moves. At this point, it was clear that her movement skills outclassed his!

Theoretically, those who possess an Immortal Body have an advantage in controlling their bodies and utilizing strength.

However, reaching such mastery requires intense training—a grueling and painful process.

For noble Immortal Disciples, whose strength already far surpasses their peers, perfection rarely bothers them.

But Jian Ruyan had always pushed herself to the absolute limit. Now, having cultivated a Profound Body perfectly attuned to her, she could immediately unleash its full power.

Though she hadn't reached perfection, she was already far superior to Sun Taicai.

With an enraged roar, Sun Taicai's pale golden sword suddenly flared with blinding golden radiance.

"Slaughtering Heaven Sword Technique! A top-tier Heaven-grade martial art!" Jian Nanhu's expression turned grave. "Yan Sis is in trouble!"

Sun Taicai thrust forward, releasing a surge of golden light—a crushing force that engulfed Jian Ruyan, significantly slowing her movements.

Witnessing this strike, the disciples of Sword Immortal Pavilion burst into amazed cheers.

After all, it was a magnificent attack!

Especially the elders, who nodded in approval, convinced Jian Ruyan was finished.

At this moment, Jian Ruyan was engulfed in golden light, making it difficult for her to evade swiftly!

Just as the sword struck, Jian Ruyan's hand, which had been blocking in front of her, shot forward unnaturally—using just two fingers, she caught the tip of Sun Taicai's blade!

Sun Taicai's Heaven-grade martial art, condensed with immense power, was actually halted by Jian Ruyan's slender fingers!

This left everyone stunned!

Particularly the disciples and elders of Sword Immortal Pavilion, who understood perfectly the power of Sun Taicai and the terror of the Slaughtering Heaven Sword Technique.

Yet now, that devastating attack had been stopped by Jian Ruyan!

"Break!" Jian Ruyan said with a proud smirk. With a sharp *clang*, Sun Taicai's lifebound sword snapped in two.

"Yan Sis... you... you..." Sun Taicai, now disarmed and weakened, stammered in shock.

At that moment, Jian Ruyan called forth her twin blades—one black, one white!

*Whoosh whoosh whoosh!*

Jian Ruyan unleashed a blistering counterattack, her swordplay astonishingly faster than Sun Taicai's.

In the blink of an eye, like lightning, Sun Taicai was stabbed a dozen times—not vital spots, but his white robes quickly soaked crimson.

"If you don't yield now, I'll show no mercy!" Jian Ruyan declared coldly.

Sun Taicai, too proud to yield, hastily unleashed a surge of powerful Dao force, laced with traces of immortal energy, enveloping Jian Ruyan.

"You forced my hand!" Jian Ruyan's twin swords trembled, dispelling the energy before she closed in with a flurry of slashes and thrusts.

*Swish swish swish!*

Sun Taicai's arms were lopped off, and his heart pierced multiple times.

"I... I surrender!" Sun Taicai felt Jian Ruyan's murderous aura and quickly shouted.

The spectators gasped in shock!

Jian Ruyan lacked an Immortal Body, yet she trounced an Immortal Disciple. Many had watched her two matches yesterday—those were hard-fought victories.

But today, she faced Sun Taicai, who was a cut above yesterday's two Demon Disciples, yet still lost!

In just one night, Jian Ruyan's strength had leapt forward so dramatically.

Without even glancing at Sun Taicai, Jian Ruyan turned and strode from the arena.

"Sun Taicai is such a disappointment!" Jian Nanhu snorted contemptuously. "I once wanted to defeat him, but now he's nothing special!"

"Ruyan, let me examine your state!" Jian Shitian hurried over.

"No!" Jian Ruyan shot back.

Jian Shitian chuckled. "Fine! I'm just glad you've grown stronger."

"Elder, even Brother Hu is no match for me now!" Jian Ruyan boasted. "None of the disciples in Sword Immortal Pavilion in the Spirit Martial Realm can defeat me!"

"Little girl, don't let victory go to your head!" Jian Nanhu retorted, clearly displeased.

"Then fight me if you don't believe it!" Drunk on her victory and the power of her Profound Body, Jian Ruyan felt invincible.

"We'll fight another time," Jian Shitian said. "Qin Yun takes the stage next—his opponent is an Immortal Disciple from Medicine Immortal Valley."

The grudge between Qin Yun and Medicine Immortal Valley had only deepened.

Now, Medicine Immortal Valley finally had another chance for revenge.

The Immortal Disciple from Medicine Immortal Valley was a middle-aged man radiating formidable energy. Yet many wondered—even as an Immortal Disciple, he shouldn't appear so elderly.

"The Thousand-Year Immortal Disciple from Medicine Immortal Valley is a millennium old but remains in the Spirit Martial Realm because he's cultivating a forbidden technique," Jian Nanhu explained.

This Thousand-Year Immortal Disciple, named Han Yilai, appeared middle-aged yet handsome, arrayed in resplendent golden robes. Beneath his thick brows, his eyes burned with killing intent.

Qin Yun felt a chill run down his spine upon sensing his aura.

"Yun'er, what's up with this guy? Why does he feel so terrifying?" Qin Yun inexplicably felt the urge to flee.

"He's cultivated Immortal Blood... No wonder he hasn't broken through in a millennium—he poured all his cultivation into refining it!"

"The Immortal Body has several stages. Most Immortal Disciples only develop a body capable of absorbing immortal energy. The most crucial parts—Immortal Blood and Immortal Bones—are usually forged upon attaining Emperor Wu or Semi-Immortal status!"

"But this guy has already refined Immortal Blood. And he has doubtless mastered some technique... Be careful, he's definitely strong!"

Ling Yuner marveled that such a person existed.

Qin Yun felt immense pressure, sensing that this opponent's strength placed within the top five in the Martial Arts Championship.

Han Yilai remained silent, fixing Qin Yun with an unblinking gaze.

Even with his eyes closed, Qin Yun could feel the overwhelming killing intent radiating from him.

The preparation time soon ended.

"Begin!"

Han Yilai didn't attack immediately. Instead, he clenched his fists, standing still as waves of golden energy surged from his body, engulfing the entire arena.

Qin Yun's body burned with needle-like pain, as if pierced by countless needles.