Chapter 62: Sword-Slaying Drawing Technique, Victory in One Move

Finals day.

Ye Tian entered the Sky Dome Network early; many instructors from Donghai University, and even the principal, were paying close attention.

Some of them were watching the Grandmaster Level matches, while others were watching the Top Ten matches.

After all, a student from Donghai University had broken into the Top Ten, so they naturally had to pay attention; if he could take first place, it would be a glory for Donghai University!

Very soon.

The competition began.

For the Top Ten finals, each person only needed to fight nine matches to determine the rankings; if the number of wins was the same, they would need to compete again to finally determine each person's rank.

Battle Platform.

Ye Tian appeared here, and another Ability Master appeared as well.

Ye Tian recognized him; the opponent was none other than the Ability Master who had defeated him in the first round, who possessed a Perfect-level Blade Technique.

But now, he no longer took the opponent seriously.

However, he did not display his true Sword Technique level, only engaging the opponent with a Sword Technique level at the limit of Perfect-level.

Clang! Clang! Clang!!!!!

The two fought continuously; every move and every stance could not afford a mistake, as a single mistake would lead to defeat.

On the platform, the two's blade light and sword shadows were dense, fast to the extreme.

After several hundred moves, Ye Tian forced the opponent to make a mistake, took the opponent out with one sword strike, and secured his first victory.

After a while, the second match arrived; the opponent was an Ability Master at the Micro Level.

Ye Tian killed the opponent in two moves, winning the second match.

Just like that, match after match passed; he never encountered Xu Xingchen from Kyoto, and against everyone else, he kept winning.

Finally, Ye Tian completed a nine-match winning streak, with only the last opponent remaining—Xu Xingchen.

Donghai University, Jiang Dongxu's personal space.

As a Grandmaster Ability Master and also the principal of Donghai University, his personal space was an upgraded version, and it was very large.

Moreover, many instructors from Donghai University were here.

Lin Su and Li Haoyang were also among them, chatting with each other.

"Haoyang, do you think Ye Tian can defeat Xu Xingchen?" Jiang Dongxu asked with a smile.

Li Haoyang quickly said, "There is hope, but the hope is not great. If Xu Xingchen has truly mastered Sword Intent, then Ye Tian has almost no hope left."

Jiang Dongxu sighed, "An old friend of mine in Kyoto just revealed that Xu Xingchen has indeed mastered Sword Intent; he grasped it six months ago. And after grasping Sword Intent, his Innate Sword Body fully awakened, allowing his Sword Intent to progress very quickly."

"Then Ye Tian really has no hope, unless a miracle happens!" Li Haoyang truly hoped Ye Tian would take first place in the Ability Master Tournament, so he could brag about it later; after all, Ye Tian was a student he himself had brought up!

"Maybe Ye Tian has also grasped Sword Intent!"

Lin Su said from the side.

"That's impossible. He only just broke through to the Perfect-level a few days ago; how could he possibly grasp Sword Intent?" Li Haoyang shook his head.

Lin Su, however, said, "You haven't studied Sword Technique, but I practice the path of close-quarters sword combat and have rich combat experience. From the previous battles, Ye Tian seemed to be in dangerous situations in several matches, but in reality, he was never flustered and was full of confidence. Furthermore, one move even exceeded the scope of Perfect-level Sword Technique, but it was only that one move, so you didn't notice."

"Lin Su, are you saying Ye Tian has mastered Sword Intent?"

Li Haoyang was surprised.

"It's just a possibility!" Lin Su dared not guarantee it; what if that sword strike was just a coincidence?

"Just keep watching; it will be Ye Tian and Xu Xingchen's battle soon. Who is in first place will be revealed immediately!" Jiang Dongxu said.

Battle Platform.

Ye Tian and Xu Xingchen appeared at the same time.

This match was also the final of the Ability Master Tournament; whoever won first place would gain tremendous honor.

Swish! Swish!

Ye Tian and Xu Xingchen drew their swords at the same time, both unleashing Sword Technique levels that surpassed the Perfect-level.

Clang!

After one collision, they separated and stood at opposite ends of the platform.

And everyone could see that whether it was Xu Xingchen or Ye Tian, both had just displayed Sword Intent-level Sword Technique.

Even if they couldn't manifest the Sword Intent itself, the Sword Technique level could still be seen.

"Damn, this little guy Ye Tian really did grasp Sword Intent!" Li Haoyang started with a curse, showing just how shocked he was.

Jiang Dongxu was also secretly astonished. He knew Xu Xingchen well; coming from the top Kyoto family, the Xu Family, he not only possessed an Innate Sword Body but also had better guidance and training, which was how he grasped Sword Intent.

And what did Ye Tian have? No background, no powerful teacher; he almost had to rely entirely on himself!

"A monstrous talent!" Jiang Dongxu thought to himself.

A monstrous talent for Strange Art, a monstrous level of close-quarters combat—this was a Talented Ability User without any flaws, destined to be invincible in combat in the future.

"You actually grasped Sword Intent!" Xu Xingchen was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected anyone else at the Ability Master realm to possess a level of weapon mastery that could rival his own.

"However, victory still belongs to me!"

Xu Xingchen no longer hid his strength, fully displaying his Sword Technique level.

He was different from Ye Tian; his Sword Intent had already reached the fourth level of the Ninth Sequence. Even if he couldn't manifest the Sword Intent, his Sword Technique level was still not something that could be compared to someone who had just entered the Sword Intent level.

Boom!!!!!

After Xu Xingchen erupted with his full strength, Ye Tian was indeed suppressed.

However, it was not easy for Xu Xingchen to defeat Ye Tian.

Time passed second by second, and the battle between the two was incredibly intense.

To outsiders, it seemed Ye Tian was likely to lose, as he had been suppressed the entire time.

However, Ye Tian was not panicked in the slightest; he was still looking for an opportunity.

One minute later.

"Now is the time!"

"Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique!"

A streak of sword light flashed by; Ye Tian passed by Xu Xingchen and came to a stop, while Xu Xingchen stopped moving as well.

"Who won?"

Those with little experience could not tell who had won for a moment.

But those Grandmasters had all seen it.

Whoosh!

Xu Xingchen's body turned into points of light and dissipated.

Ye Tian won!

"This is a top-tier Sword Technique, and a self-created one at that, which is why it can unleash such power!" Li Haoyang exclaimed.

At this moment.

He suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Ye Tian had asked him how to quickly comprehend Sword Intent, and he had offered a suggestion: to create a top-tier Sword Technique.

"Ye Tian actually created a top-tier Sword Technique, connected his mind with the Heavenly Sword Dao, and comprehended Sword Intent!"

Li Haoyang used to believe that no matter how brilliant a genius was, there was always a possibility of being surpassed, but after seeing Ye Tian, he began to doubt his own life.

With such a monster, did a normal genius like him really have any hope of surpassing the other party?

Qin Susu, Xiao Ya, and Lin Qingya were also watching this match, and they were all stunned.

The Ability Master Tournament, the national first place!

Although not every Ability Master had participated, this was a melee competition, and Ability Masters with decent melee skills would certainly have all participated!

Therefore, this first-place title was full of substance!

Personal space.

Ye Tian sat on the sofa and let out a sigh of relief, "First place is in hand; I wonder if there are any other rewards besides the Enlightenment Leaf?"