Chapter 76: Heavy Sword Without Edge
In the hall of the elite, rankings are like a ladder to heaven, with each step engraved with the mark of strength.
Shangguan Jiannan, a warrior with an inextinguishable fighting spirit burning in his heart, is silently planning his next step.
He knew very well that climbing to a higher level meant fighting against more powerful opponents. Those disciples who ranked at the top were all extremely skilled and powerful.
Recently, although several inner disciples challenged him, they were unable to shake him at all. Instead, they became a touchstone of his strength.
However, this did not satisfy Shangguan Jiannan. His sights had already gone beyond the current position and were cast towards the unattainable top ten of the elite list.
"In two months, I want to be in the top ten."
Inside the hall, Shangguan Jiannan's voice was low and firm, as if it was a vow to himself.
He stood up suddenly, with vigorous steps, like a cheetah ready to sprint to a higher mountain.
"Manager Li, issue a challenge immediately. My target is Guo Haoyang, who is ranked 14th, and is known for his heavy sword without an edge."
Shangguan Jiannan's voice echoed in the hall, filled with unquestionable determination.
Upon hearing this, Manager Li's expression changed slightly, and he sighed inwardly: This challenge came too suddenly and was too radical.
Shangguan Jiannan is not a person who acts blindly.
He knew very well that although the "Tianxuan Sword Technique" he practiced had stabilized at the fifth style, it had recently hit a bottleneck and was unable to make any progress.
As a leader on the elite list, Guo Haoyang not only has superb swordsmanship, but also uses a heavy sword to fully utilize the "Tianxuan Sword Technique", reaching the peak of the sixth style "Xuanying Huifeng".
Such an opponent is undoubtedly the best candidate to test one's swordsmanship and seek breakthroughs.
"Fighting with him may allow me to comprehend the true meaning of new swordsmanship in actual combat, and help me break through the current predicament."
Shangguan Jiannan pondered secretly in his heart.
He believed that only by fighting with truly strong men could he unleash his full potential and take his swordsmanship to a higher level.
Thus, a contest of honor and strength quietly began.
Shangguan Jiannan's letter of challenge was like thunder, causing a huge uproar on the elite list.
And Guo Haoyang, this powerful warrior who wields a heavy sword without an edge, will also face his strongest opponent in the near future.
Every day on the elite list is full of changes and challenges, especially when the battle in the underworld is approaching, every warrior is eager to prove himself and improve his strength in battle.
Shangguan Jiannan's move undoubtedly added a bit of gunpowder and anticipation to the upcoming war.
As the challenges intensified, the atmosphere became more heated. Shangguan Jiannan's steps were steady and firm. The challenges along the way were like passing clouds and failed to shake him at all.
He slowly stepped into the territory of the inner gate fighting arena, silently reciting a name in his heart - "Fourteenth on the Elite List, Guo Haoyang".
This name echoed in his chest like a war drum, arousing unprecedented fighting spirit in him.
People gathered around the fighting arena, and noise and anticipation intertwined into one.
Shangguan Jiannan's arrival undoubtedly adds more highlights to the upcoming showdown.
He stood at the sidelines holding a fine steel sword, his eyes as sharp as torches, piercing directly at the young man on the ring who was carrying a heavy sword on his back and had a stern look in his eyes - Guo Haoyang.
"Come on!" Guo Haoyang's voice was low and powerful, as if coming from the abyss. As he took a step forward, the heavy sword fell to the ground with a bang, and dust rose up, foreshadowing the unpredictability and intensity of this battle.
The battle horn was officially sounded at this moment.
The heavy sword seemed to have life in Guo Haoyang's hand. The sword force was as fast as a rainbow, and every strike carried a terrifying sword energy that was enough to tear the air apart.
The ground was left with deep marks by the raging sword energy. The dust was raised, obscuring the figures of both parties, leaving only the intersection of sword light and shadow.
The onlookers all retreated to avoid being affected by the aftermath of the battle.
Some of them were amazed at the improvement of Guo Haoyang's swordsmanship, while others admired Shangguan Jiannan's bravery and fearlessness. Discussions were heard one after another, and everyone was looking forward to this evenly matched battle.
"Guo Haoyang's swordsmanship has obviously reached a new level."
A purple-robed disciple commented, with admiration gleaming in his eyes.
"And Shangguan Jiannan is no less impressive. It's hard to tell who's better between the two of them at this moment."
Another person added, his tone full of excitement.
"Although Guo Haoyang's sword-drawing and sword-retracting speed is not as fast as Shangguan Jiannan's, his sword skills are so powerful that no one can match them."
Someone else put forward his own opinion, and everyone nodded in agreement.
This battle is not only a test of the two people's strength, but also an ultimate interpretation of the martial art "Tianxuan Sword Technique".
On the elite list, disciples who can practice and master this sword technique are rare. And those like Shangguan Jiannan and Guo Haoyang who take "Tianxuan Sword Technique" as their main martial arts and reach such a level are even fewer.
Although it is easy to get started with "Tianxuan Sword Technique", the road to advancement is extremely difficult.
Many disciples gave up during the training process because their sword skills were not powerful enough or too difficult to practice, and instead sought other more powerful martial arts.
However, Shangguan Jiannan and Guo Haoyang persisted and used their sweat and hard work to prove the infinite possibilities of "Tianxuan Sword Technique".