Chapter 0697: Legendary Divine Arts

Chapter 0697: Legendary Divine Techniques

Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan stood on the martial platform, locked eyes in silence.

"Yuelan, should we truly fight?" Qin Yun sent a voice transmission.

"Perhaps we shouldn't. If we fight seriously, the outcome would be uncertain, and we might reveal our true strength or even get injured!" Xiao Yuelan responded via voice transmission.

"Then let's pretend to fight, and I'll lose to you," Qin Yun transmitted with a laugh.

"No, I won't have you take pity on me!" Just as Xiao Yuelan finished speaking, Jian Shitian bellowed the command to begin!

As the match started, the crowd leaned forward eagerly.

Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan remained motionless.

Xiao Yuelan broke the silence, "Qin Yun, both of us are strong. If we fight to determine a winner, we'll likely end up mutually devastated. That benefits neither of us!"

Qin Yun frowned slightly, puzzled by her gambit.

"But this is the Martial Arts Championship. We must determine a winner through combat," Qin Yun said, deciding to follow her lead.

"That's true. But if we fight seriously, we'll both suffer injuries and drain our reserves."

"We've already obtained the Immortal Essence, which is the greatest reward. There's no need to go all out just for the final victory," Xiao Yuelan reasoned.

The spectators buzzed with discontent. They had been eager to witness a fierce battle between these two rising stars, but now Xiao Yuelan seemed unwilling to fight.

The Muzhou King of Tenglong State spoke up, "Fair maiden, the Martial Arts Championship is about testing one's mettle through combat. Refusing to fight goes against its spirit!"

"So what? I haven't broken any rules," Xiao Yuelan snapped back.

The people from Tenglong State seethed with indignation, accusing her of violating the championship's principles.

Qin Yun asked, "Then how should we decide the winner?"

Xiao Yuelan smiled. "Let's play rock-paper-scissors! One round to determine the loser. Whoever loses admits defeat. How about that?"

Seeing the reactions from Tenglong State, Qin Yun grasped Xiao Yuelan's intention.

If they fought seriously, they would reveal their true strength and might even sustain injuries.

That would allow Tenglong State to take their measure.

"Fine, rock-paper-scissors it is!" Qin Yun closed the distance.

"Rock, paper, scissors!"

Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan actually played the game.

Xiao Yuelan showed scissors, while Qin Yun showed rock.

"Hahaha, I won!" Qin Yun crowed in victory.

"Hmph! Lucky you! I yield!" True to her word, Xiao Yuelan formally conceded.

The spectators below the platform were utterly dumbfounded.

These two rising stars had settled the match with such a childish game!

Supported by someone, Jian Nanhu looked completely dumbfounded and shouted, "What are you guys doing? Fight it out properly!"

Jian Ruyan hadn't expected this outcome either. She'd assumed Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan would have a serious battle.

Jian Shitian froze momentarily before declaring, "Qin Yun takes first in the Martial Arts Grand Tournament!"

Xiao Yuelan turned to the Tenglong Province delegation and challenged, "You said challengers must wager Immortal Essence. I, Xiao Yuelan, formally challenge you now!"

The King of Muzhou chuckled, "Sharp girl. To maximize gains, she conserved her strength instead of going all-out against Qin Yun, saving it to challenge us for more Immortal Essence."

Qin Yun demanded, "Where's my Immortal Essence? And my Divine Martial Soul... these rewards haven't been delivered!"

"The Mystic Domain envoys will arrive shortly. The Divine Martial Soul and Heaven-grade techniques come from me," said Yezhou King, stepping onto the platform with a scowl.

Xiao Yuelan received a book while Qin Yun was given a Soulbound Pearl.

"What kind of Divine Power is this? Can I use it right after fusing?" Qin Yun examined the pearl.

"You'll need a Soul Forger's help to fuse the Divine Martial Soul. I can recommend one, but it'll cost you a hundred billion Purple Crystal Coins," Yezhou King said.

Qin Yun could simply use his Nether Sun Martial Soul to absorb it—no Soul Forger needed. Even if required, he was one himself.

"So what does this Divine Power do?" Qin Yun pressed.

"Aqua Divine Art—lets you conjure water," Yezhou King replied.

After a beat of silence, the crowd erupted in derisive laughter.

"Just a worthless Divine Power? How's this better than a Water Martial Soul?"

"There is a difference. Qin Yun lacks a Water Martial Soul, but this lets him conjure water anyway."

"Great! Now he can make his own shower water. With his flames, he can even heat it!"

"Hahaha... He looked so hopeful earlier. Must be completely crushed now."

"Arcane Rune Hall definitely gave him junk on purpose! Serves him right for crossing them!"

The jeers from below the platform left Qin Yun seriously annoyed.

Yezhou King smirked smugly. "Don't blame me, Qin Yun. This was the only Divine Power I had left."

Qin Yun carefully stored the Aqua Divine Art, believing all Divine Powers had value—otherwise they wouldn't be called Divine.

Just then, two white-robed middle-aged men descended from the sky.

"Mystic Domain envoys! Middle-aged Demi-Immortals!" someone shouted.

Most Demi-Immortals were elderly, so middle-aged ones indicated remarkable talent.

The Immortal Essence handover commenced.

Bao Changshou, the Cloud Demon Matron of Demon Moon Isle, and Yezhou King each received a waist-high white orb—lifeless as a stone.

This was the sealed Source of Immortality!

Placed in the right location and unsealed, it would emit celestial energy.

The faction leaders watched with naked greed.

Here’s the refined translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

The two quasi-immortals from the Mystic Realm merely relayed some instructions to the King of Yezhou before departing.

The Long family’s demi-immortal from Tenglongzhou and the Muzhou King of the Qiweng Hall stared greedily at the Immortal Essence. Though each had secured one, their hunger remained unsated.

Many spectators were disappointed when Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan’s clash failed to materialize.

But now, Xiao Yuelan and Qin Yun would face Tenglongzhou’s disciples in a high-stakes duel!

Tenglongzhou openly scorned Aoxingzhou, having always outmatched them in strength.

This would be a decisive clash between the two realms!

Bao Changshou approved Qin Yun’s participation, confident in the young warrior’s prowess.

The Moon Demon Matriarch of Yaoyue Island, aware of Xiao Yuelan’s fearsome skills, readily consented.

Though Tenglongzhou’s fighters had witnessed Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan’s abilities, they remained convinced their disciples could triumph.

Xiao Yuelan declared, "I’ll go first. Who dares face me?"

The Muzhou King chuckled. "Let my disciple take you on!"

With the Immortal Essence at stake, both the Moon Demon Matriarch and Muzhou King exercised extreme caution, appointing Jian Shitian as impartial judge.

They handed over their Immortal Essence to Jian Shitian to prevent either side from backing out after losing.

Qin Yun stepped off the platform to stand beside Jian Ruyan.

The Qiweng Hall’s young man shed his outer robe, revealing a crimson undergarment. His handsome features bore a smirk both cocky and sly.

"I am Pan Yunhua, disciple of the Muzhou King from Tenglongzhou’s Qiweng Hall!"

"Mm." Xiao Yuelan’s reply dripped ice.

"Miss Xiao, though veiled, your stunning looks are evident. Would you reveal your face?" Pan Yunhua grinned.

"No."

"Then let’s wager—if I win, you’ll marry me."

"You’re not fit to lick my boots, let alone wed me." Her sneer cut like winter wind.

Qin Yun nearly charged the stage, but trusted Xiao Yuelan would punish this fool properly.

"Accept my terms, and I’ll spare you in battle. Refuse... and you might not leave alive." Pan Yunhua’s eyes flashed with murderous glint.

"I’d planned to spare you," Xiao Yuelan’s voice turned glacial, "but now I’ll carve your corpse."

The crowd stiffened. Moments ago she’d been laughing with Jian Ruyan; now she stood transformed—a bloodthirsty fiend.

"Have it your way! I won’t go easy on you!" Pan Yunhua’s irises suddenly burned blue.

Qin Yun froze at the sight.

Ling Yuner whispered, "Xiao Yun! That’s the legendary mystic technique—deadly! It channels power through the eyes!"

"Is Yuelan in danger?" Qin Yun’s fists clenched.

"Yuelan was a Fairy in her past life, so you don't need to worry about her," said Ling Yuner.

Xiao Yuelan's expression grew solemn as she saw Pan Yunhua's eyes glowing with blue light.

The King of Yezhou exclaimed in shock, "This is the legendary Divine Martial Soul! It can make one's eyes gather blue martial souls and unleash extraordinary Divine Arts through them!"

Bao Changshou said gravely, "Xiao Yuelan has met a formidable opponent!"

After Xiao Yuelan and Pan Yunhua were both ready on the dueling platform, they informed Jian Shitian that they could begin.

Jian Shitian inspected the barrier and then shouted, "Begin!"

The battle for the Immortal Essence had finally started.

But at the very beginning, Xiao Yuelan didn't move at all.

Pan Yunhua, smirking smugly, said, "Xiao Yuelan, take off your veil for me!"

Xiao Yuelan actually reached up and removed her veil, revealing her exquisite face.

"Truly a rare beauty, hahaha..." Pan Yunhua's eyes gleamed blue as he laughed triumphantly. "Such a beauty, you will be under my control!"

"Beautiful one, come and give me a kiss!" Pan Yunhua taunted with a smirk.

Xiao Yuelan began advancing toward him.

Down below, Qin Yun watched anxiously, burning to use his Piercing Mystic Art to rush onto the stage.

The Muzhou King also watched with a pleased smile, as if the Immortal Essence were already in his grasp.

As Xiao Yuelan approached, her slender hand suddenly transformed into a dragon's claw, and with razor-sharp talons, she slashed at Pan Yunhua's neck!

Crunch!

Pan Yunhua's neck was cleanly severed by the dragon claw's razor edge, his head falling to the ground before Xiao Yuelan kicked it to the edge of the dueling platform.