Chapter 1174: Chapter 1174: Decisive Battle with the Hidden Pride
"He, why is he here!" the Sword Sect Sect Master furrowed his brows, his voice trembling as he spoke.
"I will go and inquire with the Supreme Elder at once!"
A Sword Sect Elder immediately responded from behind the Sect Master.
Without any hesitation, he approached directly.
The Hidden Protectors are extremely special, bearing a unique mission. Even in the most powerful sects, it is impossible to cultivate many Hidden Protectors at the same time.
The Sword Sect had only two Hidden Protectors. These two were the sect’s greatest secrets because one was a disciple of the inheritance elder and would eventually take on the responsibilities of the inheritance elder.
The other was a disciple of the protector elder and likewise, would take on the duty of secretly safeguarding the sect.
This giant sword-wielding youth was a Hidden Protector cultivated by the Sword Sect’s protector elder.
He had no name, for his name was destined to be forgotten. Once the current protector elder passed away, this Hidden Protector’s name would become the new protector elder.
However, even as the Sect Master recognized him as their Sword Sect’s Hidden Protector, he dared not call out.
Because the Hidden Protector absolutely must not be exposed!
Each Hidden Protector was cultivated with countless efforts, and only the strongest from among millions of disciples were selected, with an unlimited supply of elixirs and spiritual materials.
Moreover, the loss of a Hidden Protector would have an enormous impact on the sect.
After all, it would be impossible to cultivate another Hidden Protector in a short period of time.
Considering it takes at least three to five years, and possibly decades, to find a suitable candidate.
Not to mention training from a young age.
In fact, every Hidden Protector was an orphan. Even if they weren’t orphans, they would inevitably be told that they are.
Because a Hidden Protector only needs their own lineage, they need nothing else, not even parents or siblings!
At that moment, the giant sword youth looked indifferently at Ye Luo and said, "I will fight you, and if you lose, I will take your life!"
Ye Luo smiled slightly, "Alright, but what if you lose?"
Indeed, through the Clairvoyant Eye, Ye Luo had already discerned the man’s strength, Spirit Sea Realm level seven!
He could be said to be one of the strongest in this season’s youth ranking!
But, that did not make Ye Luo afraid of him, rather, it only fueled his Battle Will.
The Hidden Protector heard Ye Luo’s words but appeared unconcerned, and said as a matter of course, "I cannot lose!"
You think you can’t lose but challenge me, clearly you want my life?
Ye Luo slightly raised his eyebrows, the Lingyun Sword already appeared in his hand, yet he still asked, "There is no absolute, since if I lose, you want my life, then if you lose, should I also take your life?"
"No, my life, you cannot take, my life is valuable, if I lose, I’ll give you this!"
The Hidden Protector casually waved his hand, and a Jade Pendant appeared before Ye Luo.
However, this Jade Pendant was somewhat peculiar, actually being half-moon shaped.
The Jade Pendant was engraved with extremely mystical and unique patterns, and carried an immensely vast aura. Ye Luo just glanced at it and knew this object was no simple existence.
"Jade Simplex! It’s actually a Jade Simplex! Oh heavens, master, you’ve struck it rich, this time you’ve really struck it rich!"
Suddenly, Xiao Ling’s voice came through, immensely excited, obviously holding this so-called Jade Simplex in high regard and significance.
Unfortunately, at the moment Ye Luo did not understand what it exactly was.
However, since Xiao Ling was so excited, it must not be anything simple.
In fact, Ye Luo didn’t hold much resentment towards this Hidden Protector.
It seemed, this Hidden Protector had a very special charisma that made one unable to harbor killing intent towards him.
Additionally, there was this guy’s personality, to put it kindly, this Hidden Protector was very cool and handsome.
But in Ye Luo’s words, this Hidden Protector was someone idiotic, the kind of ’martial fanatic’ with a few screws loose.
Regarding martial fanatics, Ye Luo naturally would not bother with them, as these guys simply did not understand human emotions and manners.
The Hidden Protector moved very slowly, clearly showing great care for his giant sword, which was wrapped layers upon layers in white cloth.
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Is it even a proper arena battle now? I wonder, if it was a sudden outbreak of a fight, would he still have the leisure to unwrap his sword cloth?
Ye Luo didn’t rush him but waited until he finally unleashed the entire huge sword.
Then he said, "Well, are we ready to begin fighting?"
"Ready, I’m all prepared. Let’s start!"
Boom!
Ye Luo suddenly stepped back half a step, not from an attack, but merely from the terrifying aura exuding from his opponent.
It forced Ye Luo to retreat a step!
Such formidable Sword Intent!
Ye Luo was incredibly shocked. At the moment the man had signaled the start, he had instantly achieved unity with his sword!
Unity with the sword! The most ideal state pursued by all disciples of the Sword Sect throughout their lives.
Yet this person had achieved it in a mere breath.
It wasn’t only Ye Luo affected, others were equally overwhelmed, and at that moment, the entire arena battle was disrupted.
The ferociously overwhelming Sword Intent swept across the whole arena.
Those warriors who were fighting just a moment ago couldn’t help but stop their combats.
Qian Huo, who was nearby, already had a frown deeply etched on his face, and there were even beads of sweat on his forehead.
The strength of the hidden sword fighter could only be understood by those who had truly witnessed it.
"You, you are very strong, so I must defeat you to fulfill my Sword Intent, my Sword Intent, which is invincible. Here comes my first move!"
Word by word, the hidden sword fighter spoke in a very rigid manner.
However, Ye Luo dared not underestimate him in the slightest.
"Good, come on! Let us fight wholeheartedly!"
Ye Luo, looking at the hidden sword fighter, also felt a raging Battle Will surge within him.
Sword Questioning Sky!
Boom!
As soon as he spoke, the hidden sword fighter hesitated not a bit and unleashed his sword!
A gigantic Sword Qi, reaching as high as tens of meters, suddenly appeared.
Then, with incredible speed, it slashed towards Ye Luo.
Lingyun Sword Technique, fourth move: Unparalleled Sword Shadow!
Ye Luo’s hands violently trembled, and the Lingyun Sword in his hands seemed to become invisible!
At this moment, Ye Luo employed the fourth move of the Lingyun Sword Technique!
"Boom!"
A loud noise erupted as terrifying strength surged out.
The platform where the two of them stood was blasted into pieces by this immense power!
Everyone couldn’t help but gasp!
Was this truly a battle between someone from the Saint Realm and someone from the Spirit Sea Realm?
That Ye Luo with the Nine Yang Physique was already freakishly powerful!
But now, this young man wielding the huge sword, who had suddenly appeared, how could he also be so formidable?
Even those once proud elite disciples from various top-tier forces began to doubt themselves, to question their own lives!
Were they really as formidable as they had imagined?
"Pfft!"
A mouthful of fresh blood spurted from Ye Luo’s mouth.
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