The next day, Fang Chen arrived at the Swordsmanship Plaza as promised.
His swordsmanship was constantly improving through the duels. Most importantly, the golden heart was undergoing a transformation.
Every time the golden heart transformed, it would bring great benefits to Fang Chen.
Fang Chen was looking forward to this transformation.
The Swordsmanship Plaza was already packed with people. Even some of the older generation True Martial experts had come out of seclusion to watch the battle between Fang Chen, Liu Wudao, and Tuoba Yulong.
Although Fang Chen's swordsmanship was exquisite beyond compare, many cultivators still believed that Liu Wudao and Tuoba Yulong would be able to end Fang Chen's legend.
When Fang Chen arrived, the entire Swordsmanship Plaza was in an uproar. Countless gazes looked at Fang Chen.
"He's Fang Chen, the genius who blasted out ninety-nine sword scars on the Sword Burial Sky Rampart."
"The youngest City Lord in the history of the Five Elements Sword City."
"This kid's bearing is extraordinary. No wonder his swordsmanship is so powerful."
Although Fang Chen might not be able to defeat Liu Wudao and Tuoba Yulong in the upcoming duels, no one was stingy with their praise for Fang Chen.
All the cultivators were praising Fang Chen.
It was truly extraordinary for such a young cultivator to have such high achievements.
Most importantly, this person's identity was extraordinary.
He was the current City Lord of the Five Elements Sword City. Just this identity alone was enough to make countless cultivators revere him.
Fang Chen stood on the stage, waiting for Tuoba Yulong and Liu Wudao to arrive.
Before long, Tuoba Yulong and Liu Wudao arrived together.
"Fang Chen, you're early." Tuoba Yulong grinned. Liu Wudao looked at Fang Chen expressionlessly.
"Which one of you will go first?"
Asked Fang Chen with a nod.
Tuoba Yulong and Liu Wudao were both surprised when they heard this. Soon after, Tuoba Yulong roared with laughter, "It doesn't matter which of us goes first. We'll end your victory."
Tuoba Yulong's meaning was obvious. Either of them could defeat Fang Chen with pure sword skills.
Fang Chen didn't say anything. Anything he said now would be superfluous. He would only know after the battle.
Indeed, when Tuoba Yulong saw this, he leaped up and stood on the martial arts stage.
"Fang Chen, I'm very impressed by your potential, but swordsmanship isn't determined by potential alone." Tuoba Yulong looked at Fang Chen and said in a deep voice.
The next moment, a sword appeared in Tuoba Yulong's hand.
Then, Tuoba Yulong unleashed an exquisite swordsmanship. His wrist trembled slightly and the body of the sword vibrated continuously. Sword shadows instantly appeared and hovered in front of Tuoba Yulong.
At the same time, Tuoba Yulong roared and controlled the sword shadows to attack Fang Chen.
"Five Elemental Swordsmanship."
Fang Chen's attainments in swordsmanship were extraordinary.
He wasn't at a disadvantage in the battle against Tuoba Yulong.
The battle between the two instantly entered a white-hot stage.
Three minutes later, Liu Wudao, who was below the Martial Arts Practice Stage, revealed an astonished expression within his eyes.
"How can this kid's swordsmanship be so strong?"
Originally, Liu Wudao had thought that Tuoba Yulong would be able to defeat him without him making a move.
He knew very well that Tuoba Yulong's swordsmanship was only a step away from reaching the Divine Realm. Among the younger generation of the Sword Burial Prefecture, apart from Liu Wudao and Lu Jingyun, no one was his match.
But now, Tuoba Yulong's swordsmanship was actually unable to suppress Fang Chen.
After observing for a long time, Liu Wudao shook his head slightly. He had underestimated Fang Chen's swordsmanship.
Liu Wudao really couldn't imagine how exactly Fang Chen had cultivated.
A martialist who wasn't even 30 years old had at most cultivated for a dozen years.
There was only one explanation for being able to cultivate to such a level. His potential was too heaven-defying. He was born to be a sword cultivator.
On the martial arts stage, the more intense the battle became, the more astonished Tuoba Yulong became.
His opponent was using the Five Elemental Swordsmanship, while his was clearly a little stronger than the Five Elemental Swordsmanship.
However, despite having the advantage in terms of swordsmanship, he was actually unable to suppress Fang Chen.
The two of them fought intensely for a quarter of an hour. Fang Chen was still able to withstand Tuoba Yulong's swordsmanship with ease. This made the latter feel very speechless.
"Ha!"
At a certain moment, Tuoba Yulong shouted loudly. Suddenly, the number of sword silhouettes around him increased to a hundred and eight. Then, those sword silhouettes fused together to form an enormous sword silhouette.
This huge sword shadow contained Tuoba Yulong's highest understanding of swordsmanship. It was also his most powerful sword.
Upon seeing this, Fang Chen's eyes flickered and he finally stopped hiding.
"It's time to end this."
Originally, Fang Chen had wanted to stall for time and let the golden heart continue to absorb the aura of Tuoba Yulong's swordsmanship.
However, it seemed like the battle would have to end prematurely.
Swoosh!
The Hidden Star Sword in Fang Chen's hand suddenly drew a strange trajectory. In the next moment, a majestic aura surged from his sword.
This scene made all the martialists on the martial arts stage turn pale with fright.
"Heavens! What kind of swordsmanship is this?"
Even Liu Wudao, who was standing in front of the Martial Arts Practice Stage, trembled. His eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Divine Swordsmanship!"
Liu Wudao finally discovered that Fang Chen's swordsmanship had actually reached the divine level. It was no wonder that Tuoba Yulong couldn't suppress him.
It turned out that Luo Yunyang had been hiding his strength all this time and had only erupted with his full strength now.
Thinking of this, Liu Wudao looked at Fang Chen and sighed.
Tuoba Yulong was going to lose.
Sure enough, as soon as Liu Wudao's voice fell, a loud sound rang out.
Immediately after, Tuoba Yulong's body was sent flying.
The Sword Arts Stage was dead silent.
All the martialists stared blankly at Fang Chen on the martial arts stage.
Was he a god? Why was he so powerful?
Fang Chen held the Hidden Star Sword in his hand and looked at Liu Wudao as if he was hinting that it was his turn.
Liu Wudao took a step forward and stared at Fang Chen. "I really didn't expect that there would be someone among the younger generation who could cultivate swordsmanship to the divine level. This Liu admires you."
Among the younger generation, there was almost no one besides Lu Jingyun who could earn his admiration.
Now, there was one more person, and that was Fang Chen.
The divine level of swordsmanship … Everyone in the square was shocked when they heard this.
Even the True Martial Realm experts of the older generation exclaimed in surprise.
The divine level of swordsmanship was the highest level of swordsmanship.
Only those monstrous geniuses could cultivate their swordsmanship to the divine level.
At this moment, all the martialists were looking at Fang Chen with eyes full of respect.
Hearing Liu Wudao's words, Fang Chen felt a little regretful. It seemed like the golden heart couldn't continue absorbing the sword aura.
Liu Wudao had said that his swordsmanship had reached the divine level. Perhaps no one would dare to challenge him anymore.
However, just as Fang Chen was about to give up, Liu Wudao spoke again.
"This Liu has studied the Sword Dao for so many years, and I have always wanted to cultivate my swordsmanship to the divine level. Unfortunately, I am only one step away."
Liu Wudao said slowly, "I hope that Brother Fang can fight with me with all his strength and let me experience the wonders of the divine level of swordsmanship."
"Sure." Fang Chen grinned and agreed immediately.
Liu Wudao stood on the martial arts stage, and the square was silent.
Crash!
Liu Wudao knew that he was no match for Fang Chen in a duel of swordsmanship, so he made the first move.
Bang! Bang!
In the blink of an eye, a colorful battle broke out on the martial arts stage.
Both of their swordsmanship had reached the pinnacle level, and the duel was exceptionally exciting.
Fang Chen was shocked as he fought. Although Liu Wudao's swordsmanship hadn't reached the divine level, it was very close.
It would be difficult to defeat Liu Wudao.
However, Liu Wudao became braver as he fought.
Feeling the aura of the divine level of swordsmanship, his heart was filled with joy. At the same time, a door seemed to have opened in his mind, and he seemed to have touched the threshold of the divine level of swordsmanship.
In the clouds in the void, the tall and short old men were quietly watching the scene.
"The divine level of swordsmanship. It's too heaven-defying for someone of the younger generation to have such achievements," the tall old man said.
The short old man nodded slightly. Back in the Ancient Sword Continent, this kid wasn't so outstanding.