Owooo.

Above the Zodiac Battle Platform, an intensely angry beast roar echoed, sounding spine-chilling.

The Silver Sword Dragon, originally possessing immense defense power, now had a wound several meters long on its head, stretching from the skull to the chin, looking extremely eye-catching.

Although the wound was long, it wasn't very deep, only about an inch, and not enough to inflict fatal damage on the Silver Sword Dragon.

Nevertheless, Duanmu Xiong suffered a backlash from the bloodline power, with some damage to his internal organs, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

This was the first time he had been injured since the start of the competition.

"Damn it, I was actually wounded by this trash." Duanmu Xiong's eyes turned blood-red, and even his facial features twisted together, looking exceptionally fierce.

At this moment, he was truly angered by Ye Chen.

He, a genius who awakened a Profound Level Sixth Grade bloodline, was actually injured by a piece of trash who couldn't even awaken his bloodline.

For him, this was a disgrace he could never wash away in his lifetime.

"Duanmu Xiong, your Silver Sword Dragon bloodline amounts to nothing like this. In the face of absolute power, any defense is futile." Ye Chen smiled coldly, with a strong sense of mockery at the corner of his mouth, seemingly deliberately provoking Duanmu Xiong.

Earlier, the reason he didn't continue to use the "Five Elements Sword Technique" was because he planned to defeat Duanmu Xiong using the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship," a Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts technique.

After all, the defense power of Duanmu Xiong's Silver Sword Dragon bloodline was too strong, and with just the Human Emperor Body and "Five Elements Sword Technique," it was difficult to harm him.

However, using the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" was different.

Once cultivated to the Perfection Realm, Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts techniques are several times more powerful than Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts techniques, completely not on the same level.

Even though the "Five Elements Sword Technique" is the top among all Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts techniques, its power still has a considerable gap compared to the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship," a Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts technique.

"Duanmu Junior Sister, isn't this the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" from your Profound Sword Peak? When did Ye Chen cultivate it to the Perfection Realm?" In the sky above the Zodiac Battle Platform, the Soul Palace Master couldn't help but exclaim, his gaze involuntarily falling on Duanmu Ying next to him.

"I don't know either. "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" has always been a technique only students from Profound Sword Peak can cultivate. Ye Chen dares to learn it secretly; he's simply tired of living." On Duanmu Ying's charming face, a thick layer of frost spread as she fixed her gaze on Ye Chen, with terrifying killing intent shooting forth from her eyes.

You should know that the Celestial Flame Academy has had regulations since ancient times that cultivators from outside the academy absolutely cannot learn the academy's martial arts secretly, and once discovered, they are all executed.

Yet now, this audacious Ye Chen has secretly cultivated the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" to the Perfection Realm, which is definitely a death sentence.

Duanmu Ying had wanted to get rid of Ye Chen, and now she finally had a suitable reason.

"Profound Sword Peak Master, don't wrong Ye Chen. As far as I know, Ye Chen secured first place in the Kunzhou Prefecture during the admissions assessment half a month ago; "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" was given to him as a reward, so he wouldn't need to learn it secretly." At this moment, Ouyang Zhong suddenly sneered and spoke in defense of Ye Chen.

In fact, his mood at this moment was as shocked as everyone else's.

As far as he knew, Ye Chen had obtained the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship," this Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts technique, only half a month ago.

But within just half a month, he had already cultivated this martial arts technique to the Perfection Realm.

This martial arts talent is truly heaven-defying; even in the Celestial Flame Academy, it is unprecedented and may never be surpassed.

"What? Ouyang Zhong, are you saying Ye Chen only started cultivating "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" half a month ago? Could his martial arts talent have reached the legendary Super Grade?" Beside him, the Celestial Flame Peak Master's body suddenly trembled, and his once calm face was filled with intense shock.

If Ye Chen indeed cultivated the "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship," this Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts technique, to the Perfection Realm within half a month.

Then his martial arts talent is likely to have surpassed Upper Grade Perfection and reached the legendary Super Grade.

And such a martial arts genius cannot be found even in the entire Celestial Flame Academy.

Including the first pride of Celestial Flame Peak, Chu Feng, his martial arts talent was only Upper Grade Perfection.

Of course, Chu Feng awakened a Profound Level Second Grade bloodline, which can greatly enhance the cultivation of certain attribute martial arts, so his speed can barely compare to some geniuses with Super Grade martial arts talent.

But Ye Chen, unable to awaken his bloodline, can rely on his martial arts talent to cultivate "Thunderstorm Swordsmanship" to the Perfection Realm in just half a month.

This is unprecedented in the history of the Celestial Flame Academy.

"Impossible. Based on that useless fellow, how could he possibly possess a Super Grade Martial Arts talent? He must have obtained the 'Thunderstorm Swordsmanship' long ago, and just kept it hidden while cultivating." Duanmu Ying's pupils suddenly contracted, her face became extremely ugly, and she couldn't accept this fact for a moment.

Super Grade Martial Arts talent has always been a legend in the Celestial Flame Dynasty.

Even the four founders of Celestial Flame Academy, who hailed from the Azure Sky Sect, an Immortal Sect above the mortal realm, did not possess Super Grade Martial Arts talent.

Yet Ye Chen, a useless fellow who could not even awaken his bloodline, unexpectedly reached this level.

This is simply like a fantastical tale.

"Hmph! Master of Profound Sword Peak, if you don't believe it, you can wait until the competition is over and use the Talent Divine Pillar to test Ye Chen's Martial Arts talent. That pillar, brought from the Azure Sky Sect, can even test Super Grade Martial Arts talent." Ouyang Zhong said with immense excitement, his entire face flushed red.

If Ye Chen's Martial Arts talent truly reaches the legendary Super Grade.

Then he might even have the hope to comprehend the true intent contained in Profound Level Martial Arts and become an Immortal above the mortal realm.

By that time, the status of the Ouyang Family in the Celestial Flame Dynasty will surely rise with the tide.

This thought alone made Ouyang Zhong's blood boil.

"Though martial arts are divided into the four levels of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow, in our mortal realm, there are basically only Yellow Level Martial Arts. As for those above Profound Level, they were created by Immortals and can be essentially called Immortal Martial Arts! However, our Celestial Flame Academy has preserved several Profound Level Martial Arts from the Azure Sky Sect. With Ye Chen's Martial Arts talent, there is a sliver of hope that he could cultivate them to the highest realm and derive the true intent." Ouyang Zhong's body trembled slightly, and even his breath became rapid.

He never imagined that their War King Hall could recruit such a prodigy with Super Grade Martial Arts talent.

Moreover, this prodigy has a high talent in body refining, seemingly tailored for their War King Hall.

Therefore, starting today, he must do everything in his power to protect Ye Chen, ensuring he does not perish midway.

He was eager to know just how far Ye Chen could go on the path of cultivation.

"Oh! It's such a pity. Our Celestial Flame Academy's only recruited prodigy with Super Grade Martial Arts talent cannot awaken his bloodline. Otherwise, he could have achieved a high ranking on the Hidden Dragon List, breaking historical records in our Celestial Flame Dynasty." The Celestial Flame Peak Master, after a brief shock, couldn't help but exclaim, his brows filled with profound regret.

If Ye Chen could awaken his bloodline, he would certainly bring him into Celestial Flame Peak as a closed-door disciple to nurture, regardless of past promises.

Unfortunately, Ye Chen did not awaken his bloodline.

This is undoubtedly an unimaginable loss to Celestial Flame Academy.

"Palace Master, there's still room to debate whether Ye Chen's Martial Arts talent is super grade. If I find out he stole the 'Thunderstorm Swordsmanship' before, I will not spare him." Duanmu Ying said with an extremely gloomy expression, her entire body exuding a murderous aura.

She was already exceedingly disgusted with Ye Chen, and now learning that he likely has Super Grade Martial Arts talent, she felt even worse.

In her view, someone like Ye Chen, who cannot even awaken his bloodline, should not have the privilege of possessing Super Grade Martial Arts talent.

This is akin to giving a peerless beauty to a despicable beggar.

"Junior Sister Duanmu, we will know soon after the competition. For now, let's continue watching the match." The Celestial Flame Peak Master couldn't help but flash a bitter smile, his gaze returning to Ye Chen and Duanmu Xiong.

At this moment, on the Zodiac Battle Platform, Duanmu Xiong's face turned exceedingly livid, even the veins on his forehead were protruding.

He wished he could shred Ye Chen to pieces immediately, but he dared not underestimate Ye Chen in the slightest.

After all, the 'Thunderstorm Swordsmanship' exhibited by Ye Chen had reached the Perfection Realm, its power much mightier than the 'Five Elements Sword Technique,' capable of unleashing nearly eighty Tiger Power.

Moreover, Ye Chen's Human Emperor Body could also unleash one hundred Tiger Power. The two added together totals one hundred and eighty Tiger Power, enough to break the defense of the Silver Sword Dragon Bloodline.

Should Duanmu Xiong dare to become complacent, he could be struck by Ye Chen at any moment.

"The reason he injured me earlier was due to my negligence. This time, I won't foolishly let him hit my head." Duanmu Xiong coldly thought to himself.

The head is one of the weakest points of the Silver Sword Dragon's defense. If the body were hit, it wouldn't result in such a huge wound.

Therefore, as long as Duanmu Xiong is cautious, he still has a good chance of defeating Ye Chen.

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