"Are you my opponent? You've finally arrived! Hahaha!"
An unrestrained voice echoed as Jiang Wen stood up from the ground and looked towards the person. A streak of azure light rapidly approached, and a handsome young man in white robes descended on a sword.
A flying sword hovered beside him, accentuating his handsome features. With a hand gesture, he fixed his gaze upon Jiang Wen.
"So, you are my opponent this time?"
"If there's no one else, I suppose it's me," Jiang Wen replied, observing the youth. He couldn't shake the feeling that the young man was somewhat foolish. Although his appearance was proper and handsome, his temperament reminded him of a Siberian husky.
"I never expected you to encounter me. This can be considered your luck, but also your misfortune. If you had met someone else, perhaps you would have had a sliver of hope for victory. But now that you've met me, defeat is inevitable." The white-robed youth spoke arrogantly, accompanied by a boisterous laugh.
He pointed at Jiang Wen, letting the flying sword spin in his hand.
"If you admit defeat now, I'll let you go. If you don't, then don't blame me for being impolite."
"…" Jiang Wen was speechless. He cupped his fist towards the youth and asked, "May I ask, which sect or school do you belong to? What is your name?"
"Me? Haha, listen carefully. I am Wang Chuan, a fifth-generation true disciple of the Tai Shen Palace. You may call me Sword Immortal Wang Chuan."
"Wang Chuan? A fine name," Jiang Wen complimented politely.
"Oh? You think so too? Actually, I chose this name myself. My master even said that the name I chose wasn't pleasant at all." Upon hearing Jiang Wen's words, much of Wang Chuan's fighting spirit dissipated. His face lit up with joy, and his voice carried a hint of surprise.
"Uh… the name is indeed pleasant." Seeing his delighted expression, Jiang Wen didn't have the heart to interrupt him. However, upon hearing this, he felt that the person must have a story. As expected, Wang Chuan began to tell the story behind his name.
"I was originally called Tiesheng because my mother gave birth to me next to a piece of iron. She leaned on the iron when she gave birth to me, so they called me Tiesheng. I felt that this name wasn't pleasant, but my master thought it was good. So, I studied books and finally found the words 'Wang Chuan' in a book written by Shennong. My master never liked my name and didn't think anyone would find it good. The reason I came to the Martial Arts Assembly this time is to make my name known to the world, so that when people mention Wang Chuan, they will think of the champion of the Martial Arts Assembly. That way, my master will definitely not think my name is bad."
After Wang Chuan finished telling his story, he stroked his flying sword. Jiang Wen was speechless. He never expected that the reason this person participated in the Martial Arts Assembly was so bizarre. It was just to have his name recognized by his master, so he came to participate.
Are there no serious people in this Martial Arts Assembly?
Just as Jiang Wen was thinking, he heard Wang Chuan's voice, "I've said so much to you, it's time for the competition. Don't worry, I'll show mercy and let you lose as gracefully as possible."
"Then I thank you," Jiang Wen said with a smile. He looked at the flying sword in Wang Chuan's hand and curiously asked, "Are you skilled with flying swords?"
"Naturally, my Tai Shen Palace's swordsmanship is exceptional," Wang Chuan replied proudly.
"In that case, that's good," Jiang Wen smiled, reaching out his hand. A flying sword appeared, shimmering with white light.
"This sword is named White Tiger Sword, and it can be considered my magical artifact. Today, I will use the sword to spar with you."
With that, he gripped the White Tiger Sword, his figure transforming into a shadow as he attacked Wang Chuan.
"Well done, let me show you the swordsmanship of the Tai Shen Palace!" Wang Chuan shouted, driving the flying sword towards Jiang Wen.
The flying sword transformed into golden light, weaving around Jiang Wen's body. It seemed to split into thousands of flying swords, circling Jiang Wen.
Jiang Wen's expression remained calm as he wielded the White Tiger Sword to confront the flying sword. The clashes of metal echoed as he neutralized every attack of the flying sword.
The White Tiger Sword shifted, changing its form in countless ways.
Although Wang Chuan's flying sword was sharp, it couldn't do anything to Jiang Wen.
"If this is all you've got, it's not enough," Jiang Wen said with a smile from within the encirclement of flying swords. "Try harder."
"You!" Wang Chuan naturally became annoyed upon hearing this. The sword incantation in his hand changed, and the flying swords surrounding Jiang Wen became even denser.
Like an endless storm, they relentlessly shot towards Jiang Wen.
However, the person covered by the rain of swords wore a smile, wielding the White Tiger Sword impenetrably. Wherever the sword light flashed, it was cut off. His body was like a swallow, moving freely in the rain of swords.
Jiang Wen unleashed a sword strike, shattering the rain of swords. Then, he leaped towards Wang Chuan, delivering a sword strike that stretched over a hundred feet.
"Let's see your true abilities."
Hearing Jiang Wen's words, Wang Chuan's figure faltered. He retreated, using his sword to soar into the air and dodge Jiang Wen's attack. Looking at the crack that had been split open on the ground, he was also filled with lingering fear.
"This person's cultivation is extraordinary, able to unleash such a long-range attack with just sword energy." Wang Chuan looked at Jiang Wen with some disbelief. He knew the difference between driving a flying sword and unleashing sword energy. Thinking that he would be ridiculed by his master if he lost like this, Wang Chuan gritted his teeth and decided not to hold back.
He saw Wang Chuan's fingers changing, and a sword box appeared. The sword box opened, revealing several flying swords shimmering within.
"Ascend!" Wang Chuan slapped the sword box, and a flying sword leaped out.
"Slay Evil!" He slapped again, and another flying sword emerged.
"Move Mountains!"
…
Seven shouts, and seven flying swords soared into the sky. They transformed into light and flew towards Jiang Wen, forming a great flying sword formation.
"Let me show you the swordsmanship of the Tai Shen Palace! The Heavenly Profound Sword Formation!"
As the voice fell, the seven flying swords shone with seven colors. A sword beam streaked across the sky, flying towards Jiang Wen.
Jiang Wen felt a sense of urgency, avoiding the attack of the sword beam. He heard the sound of mountains collapsing and the ground caving in. Looking back, he saw a mountain peak a hundred feet high being cut in two.
"Cut Insanity!"
Wang Chuan used the sword formation again, the sword formation changing, and a phantom giant sword appeared above Jiang Wen's head. No matter how he moved, the giant sword followed him. The next moment, the giant sword fell. Jiang Wen held the White Tiger Sword, the tip of the sword touching the tip of the giant sword, using force to break it, and the giant sword collapsed.
"I don't believe I can't take you down, take this move again."
Jiang Wen and Wang Chuan fought, Wang Chuan's swordsmanship emerging endlessly. However, Jiang Wen remained as steady as a mountain, wielding the White Tiger Sword to fight him. After a hundred moves, he savored the fight somewhat. Seeing Wang Chuan's exhausted appearance, he knew that he had reached his limit.
He smiled at him, making a sword gesture with his hand.
"Go back and tell your master that your name is actually very pleasant."
With that, the White Tiger Sword soared into the sky. Jiang Wen looked at the astonished Wang Chuan and transformed his hand into a spell.
"Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin."
The White Tiger Sword transformed into infinity, gathering ten thousand swords from heaven and earth here. The sword light fell like a torrential rain, instantly submerging Wang Chuan.
Wang Chuan didn't have time to cry for help, and his entire person disappeared into the Mountain and River Realm. And at the moment Wang Chuan disappeared, Jiang Wen reappeared on the Martial Arts Stage.
At this moment, there were not many people left on the Martial Arts Stage.
