"Little Junior Brother's method of concealing his aura is so mysterious," Yu Heng and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with astonishment. In fact, when Li Xuan made his move, they had also tried to focus their attention on him, but the result was the same as Luo Yu's; they still lost Li Xuan's trace.
"Little Junior Brother's divine sense strength probably surpasses ours by too much. Although we could lock onto Little Junior Brother's aura before, as long as he wished, our lock would be completely meaningless," Song Tao said.
Qiu Mu and the others nodded in agreement, now understanding that Li Xuan's divine sense strength must be far superior to theirs. Moreover, this movement technique was undoubtedly of a high level.
"I didn't expect Little Junior Brother to be able to execute this movement technique to this extent. Even Senior Brother would probably only be able to unleash half of its power," Mo Xian, the Peak Master, said with a smile.
Compared to Yu Heng and the others, Mo Xian Peak Master had clearly recognized what Li Xuan's movement technique was.
"Sect Master, if I'm not mistaken, Little Junior Brother is using the Carefree Steps, isn't he?" Shen Shan Peak Master said, looking at Ye Zhengwei.
Ye Zhengwei smiled and nodded, then said, "It is indeed the Carefree Steps, but Little Junior Brother's understanding of it is somewhat different from ours. Moreover, Little Junior Brother has ingeniously integrated it into that Shadow Kill Sword technique, which perfectly captures the essence of assassination."
"Why do I feel like Little Junior Brother is about to develop into an assassin? His methods are almost identical to those assassins," Bi Jiang Peak Master said with a wry smile.
"Little Junior Brother's path is different from ours, and it's clear he has his own plans. Since that's the case, we don't need to worry. Let nature take its course," Ye Zhengwei said.
The conversations of the several people were enveloped by a barrier, so they were not worried about being overheard by the disciples below.
Time gradually passed, and the sky gradually darkened. Luo Yu, who was in the arena, stood in his spot as if facing a formidable enemy, his expression growing more serious. Luo Yu knew that if this continued, his state of mind would be affected.
"Heavenly Firefall!"
The next moment, Luo Yu made his move.
Vast spiritual light flashed, and flames like shooting stars roared. Wherever they landed, they were around Luo Yu's body. As time passed, they actually spread rapidly in all directions.
Judging by his actions, Luo Yu clearly intended to force Li Xuan out of hiding.
But soon, Luo Yu's expression became even more grim. Because within this barrier, Luo Yu's attacks still hadn't forced Li Xuan to reveal himself.
"Energy Surge!"
Luo Yu seemed unwilling to admit defeat and attacked again. A pillar of spiritual energy erupted from his body and, the next moment, expanded rapidly like bubbles. With a press from Luo Yu, this pillar of spiritual energy instantly spread out in all directions.
The dimming sky was suddenly illuminated. But in the next instant, a sword light flashed. Just as Luo Yu was about to make a move, the Chong Feng had already been placed at his brow. Looking at the calm-faced Li Xuan, Luo Yu involuntarily swallowed.
At this moment, Luo Yu could feel the terrifying sword intent condensed by the Chong Feng sword at his brow. If he made the slightest move, he feared he would be mercilessly cut down by the Chong Feng.
"I lost," Luo Yu said with some unwillingness, and finally slowly closed his eyes. Although there had never been a disciple killed in the competitions between the disciples of the Three Sects and One Palace, Luo Yu still dared not gamble. After all, it concerned his life.
"Admitted," Li Xuan said, retracting the Chong Feng and nodding slightly.
Luo Yu took a deep breath, then opened his eyes and looked at Li Xuan, saying, "I want to know, what would be the outcome if you fought me head-on?"
Li Xuan thought for a moment and replied, "If it were a fight to the death, I would be alive."
Luo Yu looked at Li Xuan with some surprise. However, upon seeing Li Xuan's still calm expression, Luo Yu suddenly felt that what Li Xuan said was true. Sometimes, a person's eyes could not lie.
"Fortunately, we are not enemies yet," Luo Yu said with a sigh, then turned and left.
Soon, the remaining two peak Yuan Realm disciples from the Flowing Bright Palace entered the arena. This time, Li Xuan did not use the Shadow Kill Sword technique. With a single strike, both were defeated in succession.
After seeing Li Xuan so easily defeat the peak Yuan Realm existences, Luo Yu's conviction about Li Xuan's earlier words grew even stronger.
If it were a fight to the death, he would die.
"My heavens, another victory!"
"Counting it this way, our Physical Sect has already won two matches. Even if we lose the third match, our Physical Sect won't be in last place this time!"
"This Senior Brother Li Xuan is too fierce! He can actually contend with a mid-level Qian Kun Realm expert!"
"This Senior Brother, I seem to remember you saying before that Senior Brother Li Xuan wasn't good enough. Why are you cheering so loudly for Senior Brother Li Xuan now?"
"Did I say that? You must have misheard!"
"..."
As the match between the Physical Sect and the Flowing Bright Palace concluded, the disciples on the mid-level plaza of the Physical Sect's main peak erupted in excitement.
"This Little Junior Brother is not bad," Shen Shan Peak Master said with emotion.
Ye Zhengwei also smiled and nodded. This time, the Physical Sect had finally regained its honor.
"Physical Sect wins."
After the Flowing Bright Palace team had all competed, the three sect masters looked at Li Xuan meaningfully and announced the results of the match.
"Little Junior Brother, I don't admire anyone but you right now," as soon as the three sect masters finished speaking, Yu Heng and the others immediately stepped forward and hugged Li Xuan. Mo Chen said unceremoniously, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
"I only admire Little Junior Brother. He's just too strong," Cang Mu also said.
"Stop fooling around. We're about to face the Refining Spirit Sect next. Everyone should take this time to observe and recuperate," Yu Heng finally stepped forward and said, though his face was still smiling. After all, being disciples of the Physical Sect and winning these two consecutive matches brought a strong sense of belonging.
Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces filled with confidence. None of them noticed that, unknowingly, Li Xuan had become their backbone.
After composing himself, Li Xuan's gaze turned towards the Refining Spirit Sect's team. Li Xuan knew in his heart that the final battle would be the most challenging. After all, the Refining Spirit Sect's team consisted of nine early-stage Qian Kun Realm experts and one mid-stage Qian Kun Realm expert.
What drew Li Xuan's attention even more was that the mid-stage Qian Kun Realm disciple had given Li Xuan a sense of threat from the very beginning. This was something he had not felt from Luo Yu and Tang Xiao.
With this thought, Li Xuan retracted his gaze and began to recuperate.