Chapter 69: Overpowering
Song Changming did not pause. Seeing the situation, he similarly employed his light body skill to rapidly close in, simultaneously utilizing the Soul-breaking Saber.
An oppressive wind rose, adding a layer of solemnity to He Xuan’s eyes.
A sword skill at the Perfection Realm is impressive no matter when or where it is displayed.
"Ghost Blade Sect!"
In the previous two confrontations, Song Changming ended the fights with only a few casual moves, so even the Chief Patrol Guard spectating could not see clearly.
Only at this moment did they all recognize the unusual sword momentum of Song Changming and which sect it hailed from.
"Could he be a descendent of the Ghost Blade Sect?" Xie Shihuan could not help but ask.
"No, his origins are quite clean, merely from a regular farming family. The martial arts of the Ghost Blade Sect are likely something he acquired by chance, not as a direct heir," Xiao Yanli explained beside him.
"Not a direct heir of the Ghost Blade Sect, yet able to cultivate such a sword skill to perfection; this young man’s talent might be even greater than I had anticipated!" Xie Shihuan sighed again upon hearing this.
Beside them, Xiao Yueye heard this, and her smile slightly faded, commenting, "It seems my younger sister has a keen eye, finding a good helper."
"You’re too kind, sister..." Xiao Shuyun replied, her attention still focused on the arena.
Song Changming is indeed excellent, but his opponent is strong as well; the outcome is yet undecided, and nothing can be concluded just yet.
In the arena, under Song Changming’s powerful sword momentum, He Xuan’s light body skill was somewhat restricted, making him less agile, and he was confined by Song Changming’s offensive everywhere.
On the surface, it seemed Song Changming held the advantage with his Perfection Realm Soul-breaking Saber, but in reality, his saber struggled to close in on the opponent for a decisive blow.
The Soul-breaking Saber has its share of sinister ferocity, but as a low-level martial art, its changes are ultimately limited.
After a series of fierce assaults that resulted in nothing, Song Changming shifted his blade, causing a change in sword momentum.
"Oh! It’s changed!" A Guard Captain immediately noticed the clue.
Song Changming’s sword suddenly became swifter, a change in an instant that made He Xuan somewhat hard to adapt.
The sword glowed into splashes, as if hundreds and thousands of swallows circled around.
Facing Song Changming’s partially mastered Flying Swallow Technique, this time He Xuan found it difficult to remain composed because the sword before him had caught up with his movements.
"Such exquisite sword skill!" Outside the arena, the martial artists’ eyes brightened.
The versatile Flying Swallow Technique is unpredictable and pursues relentlessly, indeed restraining fighters like He Xuan who specialize in body techniques.
Combined with Song Changming’s strange force, akin to lightning and striking like thunder, after twenty blades, He Xuan in front of Song Changming was left only retreating without any possibility of penetrating the Hundred Birds Blade Technique, turning the tide.
Buzz!
Accompanying a ripping whistle through air resistance, silvery blade light flashed before He Xuan’s eyes, and in that instant, he smelled the cold breath of death.
He was not afraid of death, feeling numb, but his sword was knocked away by this strike.
He instinctively wanted to retrieve the sword but the second strike had already descended, crossing before his chest.
Swish!
The sword wind stirred in the arena came to a halt at this moment.
The victor has been decided!
"Stop," Lu Zheng almost simultaneously called out to halt.
"You are strong, I concede," Song Changming sheathed his sword and spoke to He Xuan.
He was deeply impressed by the opponent’s light body skill; relying solely on the Perfection Realm Soul-breaking Saber, combined with his current body refining cultivation, could not avail over the opponent.
This match, he indeed exerted his full strength, deploying all means, and secured victory through the Flying Swallow Technique.
Seemingly suppressing the opponent throughout, but he certainly did not win easily.
He Xuan still showed no emotions on his face, merely picked up the longsword from the ground and walked aside with his head down, pondering something unknown.
In the distance, Xiao Shuyun’s face beamed with undisguisable joy after the outcome was decided.
Whereas beside her, Xiao Yueye’s expression lost its smile, appearing somewhat displeased.
Xie Shihuan accompanying beside sensed the change in atmosphere here, wisely choosing to say nothing, neither congratulating nor comforting, offending neither.
"Second sister, although the person you found lost this time, they are still a rare talent worth nurturing, not necessarily having to go to the Public Security Bureau." In the end, Xiao Yanli was the first to speak, breaking the slightly awkward silence among the few.
"I have other plans myself, today is just unfortunate." Xiao Yueye said coldly, seemingly uninterested in staying long, she turned and left.
Xiao Yanli shook his head, looked at his younger sister, and smiled, "Congratulations, little sister, though that Dragon Pattern Saber is priceless, you wouldn’t part with it even when elder brother asked for it in the past, yet you gifted it this time?"
Xiao Shuyun replied with a smile, "Elder brother has plenty of treasured swords, how could he miss mine, this time I failed to keep my promise to someone, I naturally should compensate for it."
"Treasure sword given to talent, it’s fitting." Xiao Yanli nodded and said no more.
"Let’s go, should not be late to return."
"Alright." Xiao Shuyun replied, and before leaving, she suddenly noticed Song Changming’s gaze and couldn’t help but smile brightly again.
Song Changming nodded in acknowledgment.
This matter, whether for Song Changming or for this Miss Xiao from the Xiao family, is considered to have ended successfully.
Though the process had unexpected twists, the outcome still pleased them both.
Upon leaving the General Department and returning to Houli Street, Song Changming was pulled aside by Liang Chuan Mountain for a talk, inquiring about today’s results.
He is the only one in the Patrol Armor Bureau who knows of Song Changming’s matter.
"Succeeded." Song Changming nodded with a gentle smile.