"Now, do you understand where my confidence comes from?"

Wang Ruoxie's gaze was fixed on Zhu An, and he spoke with a touch of cold indifference.

"I must admit, I underestimated you before. I never thought you could control swordsmanship of Entering the Subtle level while still in the Energy-Introducing Realm. However, I will now show you that the difference in realms is insurmountable."

Zhu An said coldly to Wang Ruoxie.

As his words fell, a violent aura erupted from his body.

In the next moment, a saber-shaped phantom, glowing with an orange brilliance, appeared behind him.

Five rings of orange light, representing the bloodline power of fifth-grade Profound Level.

"A fifth-grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul."

Wang Ruoxie's eyes narrowed. In the entire East Victory Kingdom, a bloodline of Profound Level was already considered very powerful, let alone a fifth-grade one.

Moreover, Zhu An possessed a Sword Blood Soul, which greatly enhanced the combat power of a sword cultivator.

At this moment, he could feel Zhu An's aura nearly doubling.

"Now Wang Ruoxie is probably going to lose."

"Unless his bloodline power has also reached fifth-grade Profound Level, he is bound to be defeated."

"Not necessarily. Wang Ruoxie possesses swordsmanship of Entering the Subtle level, which is extremely formidable. Even if his bloodline power doesn't match Zhu An's, he still has a chance to fight."

The spectators were abuzz with discussion.

Many people felt hopeful once again; as long as Zhu An defeated Wang Ruoxie, they could win double their wager.

Especially Yu Feng, Xiong Qi, and Lou Xing, who all breathed a substantial sigh of relief.

"If my friend is in danger, step in to save him."

Tang Miaoyin's delicate brows furrowed slightly before she turned to speak to Cui Lin.

She could naturally sense that with Zhu An unleashing his bloodline power, his strength should have increased significantly, making it difficult for Wang Ruoxie to contend with him.

After all, Wang Ruoxie's bloodline was only at third-grade Yellow Level, far inferior to Zhu An's fifth-grade Profound Level.

"Rest assured, Seventh Princess, he will be safe."

Cui Lin nodded.

Though the strength displayed by Zhu An and Wang Ruoxie was formidable, with his cultivation at the Seventh Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, rescuing either one posed no difficulty at all.

"Today, you must die."

A cold, ruthless smile appeared in Zhu An's eyes. With his Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm cultivation, coupled with fifth-grade Profound Level bloodline power, even an ordinary Fourth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm might not be his match.

He could not believe that Wang Ruoxie, with only Ninth Layer Cultivation of the Energy-Introducing Realm, could stand against him.

"The only one who will die is you."

Wang Ruoxie replied with a calm smile.

With a mere thought, a sword-shaped phantom appeared behind him.

This was naturally his Blood Soul, surrounded by three rings of orange light.

"I didn't expect him to have a Profound Level bloodline, and it is a third-grade Sword Blood Soul at that."

"This makes the outcome of this battle hard to predict."

"Although Wang Ruoxie has a third-grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul, and Zhu An has a fifth-grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul, there remains a difference, yet the gap is not substantial. He still has a chance to win."

The spectators' expressions grew solemn as they whispered among themselves.

"What's going on? Isn't his bloodline at third-grade Yellow Level? How has it become third-grade Profound Level?"

At this moment, Tang Miaoyin was utterly shocked.

She clearly remembered that during the first round of the entrance examination, when Wang Ruoxie's bloodline was tested, it was indeed a Sword Blood Soul, but only at third-grade Yellow Level. Yet now, it had become third-grade Profound Level.

A whole level of upgrade, which was truly extraordinary.

It's known that the gap between a third-grade Yellow Level and a third-grade Profound Level bloodline is vast.

Wang Ruoxie's Sword Blood Soul not only enhances his talent in Sword Dao but also augments the power of his swordsmanship to some extent.

At this moment, its eruption could dramatically elevate his combat power in a short time.

However, if his Sword Blood Soul were only third-grade Yellow Level, it would at most enhance his combat power by thirty percent, and since his cultivation was already in the Energy-Introducing Realm, the effect would be greatly reduced.

However, his Sword Blood Soul had somehow transformed into third-grade Profound Level, capable of boosting his combat power by at least sixty percent upon eruption.

And Zhu An, with a fifth-grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul, could double his combat power upon eruption. However, since his cultivation was in the Element Transformation Realm, the effect was somewhat diminished, only enhancing his combat strength by seventy to eighty percent.

Although there was still a slight gap, it wasn't enough to leave Wang Ruoxie without the power to resist.

"This guy can actually enhance the grade of his bloodline. He must possess an extraordinary secret technique."

Tang Miaoyin watched Wang Ruoxie with bright eyes, musing silently.

If such a secret technique truly existed, capable of elevating one's bloodline grade, Wang Ruoxie's potential would be incomparable to her own.

It seemed she needed to adjust her strategy towards Wang Ruoxie in the future.

Meanwhile, on the battle platform, Wang Ruoxie and Zhu An resumed their fierce combat.

After unleashing their bloodline powers, both of their combat strengths were significantly enhanced.

Each clash elicited exclamations from the spectators.

The battle platform trembled incessantly, and torrents of violent Qi surged, ravaging in all directions.

Those closer to the platform felt overwhelmingly oppressed, as if suffocating, sensing that if this Qi hit them, it would surely tear their bodies to pieces.

"Such terrifying combat power."

Many were shaken to the core, wearing expressions of awe.

No matter where, the strong are always revered.

"Sky-Splitting Earth-Cracking Strike."

At this moment, Zhu An bellowed forcefully, his saber falling from the sky as if to cleave the earth.

Faced with the oncoming terrifying saber, Wang Ruoxie's expression remained extraordinarily calm, as his Blood Eyes were once again deployed.

The next instant, a glare of sword light, incredibly sharp, shot toward Zhu An with unmatched speed.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the battle platform, their breaths seemingly silenced, seeing only that dazzling sword light.

It seemed as if ages passed, yet it might have been only a fleeting moment.

On the battle platform, calm was finally restored.

The bodies of both combatants stood quietly in place, their saber and sword withdrawn.

"Who won?"

Someone couldn't help but ask, breaking the brief silence.

Both the sword and the saber had moved with such speed that none could discern what had transpired.

"Drip!"

Suddenly, a soft, faint sound was heard. The spectators' pupils shrank as they fixated their gaze, and they saw blood dripping from Wang Ruoxie's sword.

"The Zhu Family will never let you go."

As Zhu An's voice faded, his body slowly sank to the ground, lifeless.

"Boom!"

This sight stunned everyone's minds with a buzzing echo.

Zhu An of the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm had perished by the hand of Wang Ruoxie of the Ninth Layer of Energy-Introducing Realm.

"It's over."

Yu Feng, Xiong Qi, and Lou Xing all turned deathly pale at this moment.

Zhu An being killed by Wang Ruoxie meant their bet and spirit stones had all vanished into thin air.

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