Free Web NovelChapter 1298: Chapter 440: When the Stars Shine (Last Day for Double Monthly Passes!)_4
This statement, to many, is undoubtedly a tremendous honor.
Jiang Wang’s gaze was calm and undisturbed, showing neither joy nor sorrow, as he simply stated by the way of the sword: "Long time no see."
To be precise, this was his first time seeing Li Yi’s face.
But the sound of Li Yi’s voice had echoed in his memory countless times.
He could never forget that sharp edge.
There was no question that the name this person represented was the most impressive peak he had encountered to date. This person was the goal he had been fervently pursuing on his long journey.
When he achieved Transcendence, he thought would one day be like Li Yi!
Li Yi had no intention of making small talk, or perhaps he simply did not understand what small talk was. He continued, "I look forward to our third meeting when you can tell me why my sword sings."
Jiang Wang said it had been a long time, but it had only been two years.
Their first meeting had been with a dying beggar barely clinging to life. He neither allowed him to live nor deprived him of death, leaving him to nature’s will.
By their second encounter, this person had already become the foremost warrior of the Inner Mansion, and with one full-powered strike, made his Dao Sword tremble in resonance.
That’s why he said he looked forward to their third meeting.
But at least for now, this supreme warrior of the Inner Mansion was still not qualified to give him an answer.
Jiang Wang still stood upright, neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "I too look forward to the third meeting, when I can give you an answer."
Many people might think that Li Yi was just being polite, and that Jiang Wang was getting too arrogant after his victory.
But Li Yi never said anything just to be polite, and Jiang Wang truly believed in himself.
Only the two of them knew where and when their first "meeting" took place.
Li Yi smiled.
That smile was like that of an innocent child who had received the answer he wanted.
But it quickly faded away.
It vanished so resolutely that it added an aloof quality to the innocence of the smile.
This was a person innocent of heart but merciless in spirit.
He curved his index finger and tapped on the Arena.
"Your battle is over, now it’s my turn to fight, how about that?" he asked.
This was a tone of inquiry.
Jiang Wang smiled and said: "Sure." freeweɓnøvel.com
And so, he stepped down from the Arena.
One in white and the other in green.
The two passed by each other, one up and one down.
It was as if a ritual had been handed over.
But everyone was well aware...
One champion descends, as another ascends.
Now, Li Yi, draped in white, stands upon the World Stage, receiving gazes from all corners.
Those who like to wear white, and who wear it elegantly, were also numerous at the scene.
For instance, the Lord of Lingxiao Pavilion, Ye Lingxiao, with his carefree, distinguished, and extraordinary bearing, exuding an aura of immortality.
Ji Zhaonan, the Master of the Shao Hua Spear, fit the image often described by storytellers, with his white horse and silver spear, a young general in white, his elegance unparalleled.
Then there was Zhongxuan Zun, who captured the limelight of his peers and stood apart, like a noble scion in a world of turmoil, peerless in grace.
But when Li Yi wore white, it conveyed a sense of "simplicity."
The kind of simplicity without a hint of any other color.
He was sharpness personified, a purity of sharpness itself.
Just by standing on the Arena, he already cut through countless gazes.
Yu Xi, still standing below, spoke in a lighthearted tone: "The Yellow River Gathering has its own rules. If the other contestants agree, then I too will acknowledge it. However, if even one disagrees, Tai Yu, you should come again tomorrow."
Even though everyone knew that once Li Yi, who had reached the state of Dongzhen, arrived, the unrestricted contest for those under thirty at the Yellow River Gathering had already lost its suspense.
No matter how exceptionally talented one might be, the gap between God Arrives and Insight of Truth could not be crossed.
However, the Yellow River Gathering still had its rules that required respect.
Of course, if all the contestants agreed not to waste time and advanced the battle for the championship to today, that would be a different story. Just like how Jiang Wang took the initiative to give up his rest time, it was also a choice made by oneself.
"They will agree. Because now, this is the only chance."
This current youngest True Man calmly said from the stage: "If today marks the battle, whoever can withstand one of my strikes, I will concede the championship!" freewёbnoνel.com
Taixu True Man, Li Yi, announced his terms.
One strike!
The crowd was astounded beyond words.
But it did not end there.
Li Yi, on the Arena, with eyes calm and composed like the softly gentle Wentun, looked around.
It seemed that he was only now beginning to regard his opponents, but his gaze revealed he saw no one as a match.
"Who will come first?"
He asked: "Or perhaps, come at me together!"
He regarded the heroes of the world as if they were nothing!
But people couldn’t help but think, while it is difficult to exceed God Arrives to Insight of Truth, if the seven strongest youths under thirty combined forces... perhaps there could still be a chance for victory!
Ji Zhaonan, the frost-speared one in white, stood up first.
He stood in front of Qi Country’s battle seat, his gaze like cold stars locked onto Li Yi atop the Arena: "To bully the few with many, I disdain to do so. To battle from God Arrives against Insight of Truth, I cannot do it. Today, I, Ji Zhaonan, acknowledge my inferior strength and withdraw from the competition. But, Li Yi."
His hand holding the Shao Hua Spear flickered with light: "For today’s disgrace you have cast upon me! On the day I reach Dongzhen, I shall resume this day’s battle!!"
His words fell like the ring of a spear.
Fixing a deathly challenge for a future day.
Then at that time, there will be no True Monarch to save lives!
The man, gripping his Shao Hua Spear, left his seat and walked away.
Li Yi glanced at that proud and solitary figure, remaining silent.
The second person to stand and express his position was Murong Longque from Jingguo.
"If there’s something worth doing on the battlefield, I’d face thousands of troops without constraints. If there’s nothing worthy on the Arena, then it should be a duel between two."
