Chapter 247: Twin Brothers

Li Yilan's eyes were firm as she said, "In reply to the Grand Elder, actually I and my junior sister have already decided."

We will immediately mount the platform and start defending it until the end.

We have confidence in our strength and will surely fight to the end.

Ye Xiaoji also nodded and said, "Yes, I and my senior sister can thereby improve our combat ability."

In these consecutive battles, we can grow faster, discover our shortcomings, and better hone our combat skills.

The Grand Elder, hearing this, showed a hesitant expression and said, "This grand competition is a mix of fish and dragons, with experts from all sides gathering; are you really going to fight like this?"

Or should we first observe and wait?

The risks involved are not to be ignored.

But the two were firm in their attitude, speaking in unison: "Grand Elder, our minds are made up."

The Grand Elder looked somewhat embarrassed at Lin Yang, hoping he could persuade the two.

However, Lin Yang burst out laughing, his eyes full of pride, saying, "No wonder they're my disciples—just as I thought."

Actually, even if the two girls didn't volunteer to be the first to defend the platform, he would still have them go up.

After all, the sword's edge comes from grinding; having trained them for so long, it's natural to test the results.

He continued, "You two, go up onto the platform first."

With Lin Yang's support, the Grand Elder couldn't say anything more, only silently praying for them in his heart.

Li Yilan and Ye Xiaoji nodded, preparing to each go up onto a platform to defend.

Just then, two figures leapt onto the platform like lightning.

They were a pair of twin brothers, one fat and one thin, forming a stark contrast.

The thin one is the elder brother, holding a white silver sword; the blade is long and slender, its edge razor‑sharp, as if it could pierce the void.

He emanated a fierce aura, his extraordinary temperament evident.

The fat one is the younger brother, each hand gripping a large iron hammer; the hammer seems forged from meteoric iron, its surface glittering with specks of stellar power.

Although it looks cumbersome, it contains explosive power.

After stepping onto the platform, they first glanced at the five sect masters seated high on the dais, a flicker of barely perceptible reverence and anticipation in their eyes.

Then they exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit understanding.

Next, their gaze locked onto the Qingyun Sect like hawks, and they spoke in unison: "Li Yilan, Ye Xiaoji, dare you come up and fight?"

Li Yilan and Ye Xiaoji, who were about to go onto the platform, involuntarily contracted their pupils upon hearing this.

Ye Xiaoji's lashes fluttered; she looked warily at Li Yilan with her almond eyes: "Senior sister, these two seem to be coming for us."

Their provocative posture clearly shows they came prepared.

Li Yilan furrowed her dark brows, her jade hand unconsciously pressing the Unrivaled Emperor Sword at her waist, and she said coolly, "The purpose is obvious."

I don't know which faction dares to provoke us during the grand competition.

The two exchanged a glance and turned their gaze toward Lin Yang.

Only to see him standing with his hands behind his back, his dark robe fluttering in the wind.

The corner of his mouth held a faint, meaningful smile as he slightly nodded to them; his eyes seemed to say, "Go ahead and fight, Master will have your back."

Lin Yang naturally saw through that the twin brothers came with ill intent, likely agents planted by the Wujian Sect.

But now that they stepped forward on their own, it saved him some trouble.

This is a perfect opportunity to let his two disciples gain experience, and also to probe the strength of the Wujian Sect.

The Grand Elder's brows knotted into a shape like the Chinese character for river as he sensed the dangerous aura permeating the air.

He leaned close to the two girls, lowered his voice, and said, "Li lass, Ye lass, this pair of twins is named Big Tiger and Little Tiger, from the Qingzhou Yan Sect."

He paused there, his gaze solemn, his eyes revealing a hint of worry, and said, "Big Tiger's awakened Sword Martial Soul can be called a natural sword embryo; he has already reached the Linghai Realm, and his single‑handed Yan Sect Flaming Sword Technique is practiced to perfection—wherever his blade goes, all things are burned to ash."

His sword is not only extremely fast but also immensely powerful; the flame energy can reduce everything to ashes.

Li Yilan and Ye Xiaoji listened attentively, their fingertips unconsciously rubbing the talisman at their waists, inwardly on guard.

The Grand Elder continued, "Even more troublesome is Little Tiger, who bears the Lingxi Bloodline, possesses innate divine strength—with one hammer strike he can split mountains and crack rocks."

His strength is enough to shake mountains and hills, and the Lingxi Bloodline grants him exceptionally high comprehension, making his cultivation speed extremely fast.

He paused there, a complex look flashing in his eyes, and said, "However, this lad merely has talent; he acts rashly, a typical case of simple mind and well‑developed limbs."

As long as we are careful of his brute force and find an opening to break his moves, it's not difficult; but his monstrous strength—if he lands a hit, the consequences are unimaginable.

Understood.

Li Yilan's lips parted slightly; her sword intent surged suddenly, the Unrivaled Emperor Sword trembled faintly, as if craving battle, its sword‑ring clear and pleasant.

Xiaoji, that big‑limbed, stupid fat pig is yours; I want to see how many moves this so‑called Qingyun Sword Dao genius can take from me.

My Unrivaled Emperor Sword has never yet met a true opponent; today is the perfect chance to test it.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaoji's body erupted with a purple‑tinged afterimage, the short blade at her waist flashing a cold light like a poisonous snake's tongue, emitting a deadly aura.

Senior sister, rest assured; my assassin's way excels at hunting down those who are brave but lack wit.

His massive body is, to me, nothing more than a moving target.

The two turned into streaks of light, rushing onto the platform, their sleeves fluttering and raising a fierce gust.

The audience below instantly erupted, waves of discussion rising and falling:

Are they crazy? These two girls dare to accept the challenge? Big Tiger and Little Tiger aren't to be provoked—where do they get their courage?

Just what is their background?

When did the Qingyun Sect produce such figures? I've cultivated in Qingzhou for years and have never heard their names.

Shi Hao is the Qingyun Sect's top genius; sending these two up is practically suicide—I think they mostly don't know the height of heaven and depth of earth.

Big Tiger and Little Tiger are the Yan Sect's golden signboard; endowed with golden talent, this match will probably end in the time it takes to finish a cup of tea......

These two girls probably can't even withstand a single move.