Chapter 2600: Learning by Stealing

"Qiankun!"

"Liangyi!"

"Sixiang!"

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Ye Yuan's sword techniques unfolded one after another, yet under the suppression of six experts, he still found himself stretched thin.

Especially Zhao Chendong, ranked fourth, who put immense pressure on Ye Yuan.

The experts of the Exile Land might not have as strong talents as those from the outside world.

But the battles they had experienced left those from the outside world far behind!

Fighting had been ingrained in their blood.

Here, if you didn't fight, you died!

Zhao Chendong also used a sword, but his path was extremely different from others.

Every sword he struck was like an old woman dancing with a sword—incredibly slow.

Yet, each of his strikes appeared exactly where it would cause the most discomfort.

Seemingly slow, but actually fast!

Ye Yuan was also greatly surprised by Zhao Chendong.

He had taken the way of fast and slow in swordsmanship to its extreme!

A mere fast sword technique was nothing special.

But the way of fast and slow was also a perfect cycle.

In other words, Zhao Chendong's swordsmanship was also an interpretation of the Dao!

Ye Yuan's sword techniques incorporated the Qiankun Dao, encompassing all things, naturally making him a cut above Zhao Chendong.

However, the others were no pushovers and compensated well for Zhao Chendong's shortcomings.

Ye Yuan was caught in a bitter struggle.

Yet this scene still shocked everyone.

"His swordsmanship is even stronger than Zhao Chendong's!"

"This kid fights six alone; his strength might already be enough to rank in the top three!"

"When did Wuding Tianzong produce such a prodigy?"

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At first, Ye Yuan's actions seemed to everyone like mere grandstanding.

But now, no one laughed at him anymore.

Even if he couldn't defeat the six, his strength had been sufficiently proven.

In the crowd, two figures were conversing.

"Heh, I thought he was something special. Looks like this is as far as he goes," said a man in black.

Beside him, a man in green stood with his hands behind his back, saying calmly, "His strength should be more than this."

The man in black said in surprise, "What makes you say that?"

The man in green said, "To dare provoke an entire city's experts like this, either he's a fool or extremely strong. Look at him—does he seem like a fool?"

The man in black frowned, "You mean he's like us, mastering more than two types of rule power? But he's not at an advantage now, so why doesn't he go all out?"

The man in green smiled, "Of course he's honing his swordsmanship! Zhao Chendong and the other five are just the right level—a perfect whetstone! And this is probably exactly why he came to the Exile Land, isn't it?"

The man in black said disdainfully, "A mere sect disciple with such cunning and strength? I don't believe it! How many sect disciples have come to the Exile Land to train, only to become our sword fodder? This kid is no exception."

The man in green smiled without speaking.

In the fierce battle, Ye Yuan's sword seemed to grow slower and slower.

The rhythm began to lean toward Zhao Chendong's style.

This change caused the originally flawless "Qiankun" to reveal many openings.

As a result, Ye Yuan suffered many injuries.

Zhao Chendong understood Ye Yuan's intention well and said disdainfully, "Imitating others clumsily only makes a fool of yourself! This swordsmanship was honed through countless life-and-death struggles; how could it be learned in a day?"

"Heh, trying to sharpen your spear on the battlefield? Don't you think it's too late?" Ling Bu also sneered.

Everyone scoffed at Ye Yuan's attempt to "learn by stealing."

But for the six experts, they were naturally happy to see it.

They just wanted to kill their opponent; how he died didn't matter.

Here, human life was the cheapest thing.

Ye Yuan's "Qiankun" encompassed all things, but it was only a framework.

The more content and richness within this "Qiankun," the greater its power!

Zhao Chendong's fast-slow swordsmanship undoubtedly gave Ye Yuan a new idea.

Integrating fast-slow swordsmanship into "Qiankun" would surely greatly increase its power.

But saying was one thing, doing another.

As Zhao Chendong said, it was realized through countless life-and-death struggles; how could it be so easily understood?

Moreover, it had to be integrated into the "Qiankun" swordsmanship.

But Zhao Chendong still underestimated Ye Yuan!

His "Qiankun" swordsmanship was already at a very high level, and fast-slow swordsmanship was merely one aspect of it.

From a higher vantage point, Ye Yuan's comprehension was not out of reach.

Coupled with the life-and-death realization, Ye Yuan was forced to go all out.

Ye Yuan's "Qiankun" gradually became complete again!

Zhao Chendong also sensed Ye Yuan's change and his expression shifted drastically. "Not good, this guy's swordsmanship is about to reach perfection again! This kid is defying heaven!"

Ye Yuan was covered in wounds but wore a faint smile. "Imitating others clumsily? Hmph, for the sake of fast-slow swordsmanship, I'll spare your lives!"

All paths lead to the same Dao!

Suddenly, Ye Yuan's sword radiance burst forth.

It was still the same "Qiankun," but now it contained variations of fast and slow rhythm!

This sword was truly bizarre to the extreme.

Zhao Chendong and the others exhausted all their skills but could not withstand the edge of this sword.

Chi chi chi...

The six were directly swept by the sword radiance and sent flying.

One sword, defeated six experts!

The man in black was dumbfounded at the sight.

"Th-this guy is a freak? Learning by stealing in battle and integrating it into his own swordsmanship! Damn, he's too monstrous!"

A flicker of surprise also passed through the man in green's eyes. "What astonishing comprehension! His swordsmanship is stronger than Zhao Chendong's, but fast-slow swordsmanship is another aspect of the sword, not connected to his own! Yet he managed to comprehend it in such a short time and integrate it into his own swordsmanship! Truly monstrous!"

In his view, Ye Yuan had intended to use these people to hone his swordsmanship and then use his trump card to defeat them.

Who would have thought Ye Yuan would directly comprehend swordsmanship in battle!

"He Yunxiang, it's your turn! If you lose to him, I'll just submit!" said the man in black.

This man in black was none other than Di Xing, ranked third in Huayang City.

And the man in green was He Yunxiang, ranked second.

He Yunxiang said nothing, walked out from the crowd, and headed straight for Ye Yuan.

Di Xing chuckled, "Looks like another fierce battle! He Yunxiang should be able to force out all his strength, right?"

He Yunxiang's arrival before Ye Yuan immediately caused a stir!

"It's He Yunxiang! Now the show gets good!"

"He Yunxiang has fused two types of rule power, unmatched in combat! I wonder who is stronger between him and this kid."

"Nonsense, of course it's He Yunxiang! Remember, he was once a city lord! If not for Sun Changxingyu's sudden rise, he would be the number one in Huayang City!"

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