Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Qin Feng also unleashed the Elemental Power fluctuations of the Ninth Layer of the Primordial Ocean Realm. Atop the central high platform, a strange glint flashed in his master’s eyes. During the month he had been in seclusion, Qin Feng had actually broken through again. He remembered that just a month ago, Qin Feng had only been at the Eighth Layer of the Primordial Ocean Realm.

Truthfully, Qin Feng had given him far too many surprises, to the point that a hint of conflict and hesitation flickered in his master’s eyes. He didn’t know if what he was doing was the right thing.

Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Qin Feng and his senior brother simultaneously drew their Spirit Soldiers. Both of their Celestial Spirit Soldiers were longswords, the favored type of Spirit Soldier for many disciples of Taiqing Academy.

"Taiqing Nine Swords, One Sword Stuns the Wild Geese." Qin Feng’s senior brother attacked first. With a single slash, he sent an arc of Sword Qi flying toward Qin Feng.

Facing his senior brother’s attack, Qin Feng responded in kind, slashing out his own sword and whispering, "Taiqing Nine Swords, One Sword Stuns the Wild Geese."

Their Sword Qi collided in the center of the arena. In an instant, the incredibly hard floor was violently split open by their attacks, leaving a five- to six-meter-long gash.

The first exchange ended in a draw, and a dark expression fell over the senior brother’s face. After all, Qin Feng had begun cultivating long after he had and had only recently become a Core Disciple. Yet in their very first clash, Qin Feng had actually fought him to a standstill.

Gazing at his senior brother, his mind now settled, Qin Feng’s expression was serene. He held his longsword and said coolly, "Brother Feng, if you want to defeat me, you’re not strong enough."

Hearing Qin Feng’s words, his senior brother roared, "Second Sword, Heaven and Earth Fall Silent!"

Just like his senior brother, Qin Feng let out a low cry, "Second Sword, Heaven and Earth Fall Silent."

The two silent, formless arcs of Sword Qi collided in the center of the arena. This time, however, the impact produced no sound and caused no visible damage.

However, the very space where the two arcs of Sword Qi met began to warp, only returning to calm after a good ten breaths.

The Taiqing Nine Swords was the strongest Martial Skill in Taiqing Academy, the very foundation of the sect. Historically, very few had ever managed to master its first two swords. Typically, only Direct Disciples and Core Disciples could achieve this; among all Inner Sect Disciples, the number who could was certainly no more than two hundred.

And yet, judging by their two exchanges, both Qin Feng and his senior brother had perfected the first two swords of the Taiqing Nine Swords. Both techniques already contained True Intent.

"How long has Qin Feng been a Core Disciple? Has it even been two months? And he’s already grasped the True Intent of the first two Taiqing Nine Swords!"

"I don’t think it’s even been two months. I remember Qin Feng became a Core Disciple a little over a month ago at most." The disciples below the arena murmured amongst themselves. It was no surprise that his senior brother had grasped the True Intent of the first two swords, but for Qin Feng to have done so too was astonishing.

It wasn’t just the disciples below the arena who were shocked; even Qin Feng’s master and the cohort of Core Disciples were astonished. This was especially true for his master, who had only passed the Taiqing Nine Swords on to Qin Feng when he took him in as a disciple...

Although Inner Sect Disciples were also taught the cultivation method for the Taiqing Nine Swords, the lessons only went up to the third sword. Moreover, without specialized guidance, mastering the Taiqing Nine Swords was extremely difficult.

’How many years has it been since Qin Feng joined Taiqing Academy? Even if he had started practicing the Taiqing Nine Swords as an Inner Sect Disciple, grasping the True Intent of the first two swords by now... wasn’t that a bit too fast?’

"This boy’s talent is truly incredible. His affinity for the Taiqing Nine Swords is extremely high," a Supreme Elder sitting beside Qin Feng’s master murmured to himself.

The way Qin Feng executed the Taiqing Nine Swords looked completely natural, as if he were a born Swordsman, created for the sole purpose of wielding this technique.

Sitting beside Lin Yun, Wei Yunhang also recognized Qin Feng’s exceptional nature, and his expression grew a little strained. ’If Qin Feng is given a few more years,’ he thought, ’I’m afraid Taiqing Academy will have two Demon Fiends on its hands.’

But this was only the beginning. Having two of his sword techniques blocked head-on by Qin Feng using the very same moves, the senior brother’s face began to twist with fury.

’I joined Taiqing Academy as a child and have practiced the Taiqing Nine Swords for twenty years,’ he thought. ’And Qin Feng? A few short years. Doesn’t this mean I’m not even a tenth as good as he is?’

"Hmph! Let’s see what you’ve really got! Third Sword, Celestial Light Annihilates the Enemy!" his senior brother roared, unleashing his strongest technique.

This was the last of the swords for which the senior brother had so far grasped the True Intent. As for the fourth sword, he was still in the process of comprehending it; executing it was extremely difficult.

"He’s even grasped the True Intent of Celestial Light Annihilates the Enemy," one of the Taiqing Academy Core Disciples, sitting on the same high platform as Lin Yun, remarked with admiration as he watched the senior brother’s attack.

"But is the third sword really something to be so proud of?" Lin Yun commented coolly, having overheard the praise.

"Hmph. You’re an outsider. Do you have any idea how difficult the Taiqing Nine Swords are to cultivate?" the Core Disciple retorted with a cold snort, clearly annoyed.

However, just as the words left his mouth, Qin Feng moved on the arena. His movements were identical to his senior brother’s, only they looked even more natural and effortless.

The longsword in his hand began to glow with a white light, gradually levitating into the air. Soon, hundreds of Light Sabers made of pure white brilliance formed behind Qin Feng.

"This..." Watching Qin Feng execute Celestial Light Annihilates the Enemy, they saw that he, too, had grasped its True Intent.

In just a few short years, Qin Feng had grasped the True Intent of the first three Taiqing Nine Swords. What kind of speed was this? It seemed that even Wei Yunhang back in the day had been no better.

The Taiqing Academy disciples by the arena, the Main Seat Elders on the high platform, the Core Disciples, the Supreme Elders, and even the Taiqing Institute Director were all dumbstruck. This was a genius—an undeniable genius.

The Qin Feng of the past was low-key and non-confrontational, but today, as he finally revealed his true brilliance, everyone discovered the truth. This young man, who had entered Taiqing Academy only a few years ago, had already become so powerful that even his senior brother, who had practiced the Taiqing Nine Swords for twenty years, was completely helpless against him.

"I don’t believe it! I don’t believe it...!" The talent and Combat Power Qin Feng displayed were things his senior brother refused to acknowledge. With a furious roar, the two of them unleashed hundreds of Light Sabers at almost the exact same moment.

Hundreds of Light Sabers raged across the arena. Qin Feng and his senior brother were each protected within their own shields of light. The Light Sabers collided with one another, and soon, the entire arena was left in ruins.

Looking at Qin Feng on the stage, everyone was shocked beyond belief. ’Is this really the same Qin Feng who was always so absurdly low-key? Why is he so powerful? How could he have made such progress in just a few short years? He’s practically the second Demon Fiend of Taiqing Academy!’

Only Lin Yun continued to watch Qin Feng on the arena with a smile playing on his lips. He murmured to himself, "It seems Li Tian’s decision was the correct one. During his years at Taiqing Academy, Qin Feng has truly been reborn."

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