Chapter 265: A Strange Battle

Among martial artists, the way of calligraphy was considered a vulgar path, a minor art, practiced by scholars in the mundane world.

Many martial artists cultivated the way of calligraphy but found it difficult to achieve anything. Often, after several years, they gained very little.

Over time, fewer and fewer martial artists practiced the way of calligraphy.

But in truth, if one achieved something in the way of calligraphy, their strength would be far greater than that of ordinary martial artists!

Among the ten supreme divine kings in the Divine Domain, there was one called the Heavenly Script Divine King, whose strength was not inferior to that of Divine King Lingzhe!

This shows how powerful the way of calligraphy can be when understood to its utmost!

But entering the gate of calligraphy is extremely difficult! And there are very few experts in this path, so naturally, few cultivation insights have been left behind.

To comprehend the supreme true meaning through one's own understanding requires too much talent and opportunity.

From Longtang's description, Luo Chengfeng might have already entered the gate of calligraphy, but it's unknown to what level.

Now, every match of Ye Yuan attracted many spectators. And his fight with Luo Chengfeng had become the highlight of this round!

This match would determine who entered the top four. If Ye Yuan continued to cause an upset, Luo Chengfeng, who was expected to be in the top three, would be blocked from becoming an elite disciple!

In the last grand competition, Luo Chengfeng had risen abruptly, cutting through all opponents to reach the top three, even defeating a half-Condensation Crystal expert!

Unfortunately, he lost to the last of the elite disciples and remained among the core disciples.

Now, months had passed, and Luo Chengfeng's strength had improved significantly. If not for the dark horse Ye Yuan, Luo Chengfeng would likely have broken into the elite disciples.

Whether Ye Yuan's strength could shake the top three was also a focus of great attention.

If Ye Yuan, at the fourth level of Liquid Essence, could shake Luo Chengfeng of the top three, that would be terrifyingly monstrous!

…

This was Ye Yuan's first time seeing Luo Chengfeng. Unlike the domineering sound of his name, the man himself appeared very refined.

Luo Chengfeng wore a silk headband and a green robe, looking like a scholar heading for the imperial exams rather than a martial artist at the peak of the ninth level of Liquid Essence.

Presumably, this temperament was inseparable from his day-and-night practice of calligraphy. But if anyone were to…

Luo Chengfeng saw Ye Yuan and slowly took out his Judgment Brush.

Ye Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I heard that Brother Luo rarely uses his weapon. Why is that?"

Luo Chengfeng said calmly, "I have watched your matches, Junior Brother Ye. You are very strong!"

The implication was that Ye Yuan's strength had reached a level where he had no choice but to use his weapon!

"I see. Then let me experience Brother Luo's way of calligraphy. Please!"

Luo Chengfeng nodded, said nothing more, and raised his Judgment Brush to point.

An invisible force shot through the air, sweeping toward Ye Yuan!

This move was powerful and heavy, as if the invisible force would tear through space!

"Brother Luo's 'Force Penetrates Paper'! He's using a killing move right from the start!"

"Using heaven and earth as paper, breaking through with a force of a thousand jun! Brother Luo's move is much stronger than in the last competition!"

"Yes! Brother Luo practices the way of calligraphy. I wonder how Ye Yuan will deal with it?"

Ye Yuan looked at this 'Force Penetrates Paper' and smiled. He stood with his sword and similarly traced a point in the air!

Likewise, a force shot out and collided with Luo Chengfeng's force!

Clearly, Luo Chengfeng's force was stronger, breaking through Ye Yuan's force and attacking him again.

But blocked by Ye Yuan's force, the remaining force was no longer a concern.

Seeing this, everyone was stunned, including Luo Chengfeng, who had executed 'Force Penetrates Paper'.

"This… what just happened? Ye Yuan… he also knows the way of calligraphy? Wasn't that move just now 'Force Penetrates Paper'?"

"I have a feeling that Ye Yuan's understanding of this move is even greater than Brother Luo's!"

"That's not a feeling! Ye Yuan's 'Force Penetrates Paper' really is stronger than Brother Luo's! It's just that Brother Luo's realm is much higher, so Ye Yuan's move couldn't match his."

"…Does that mean Luo Chengfeng's moves are also useless against Ye Yuan? This guy is too heaven-defying, right? Not only is his sword realm high, but his understanding of calligraphy is also this monstrous!"

In that move just now, Ye Yuan had clearly used his sword as a brush to execute 'Force Penetrates Paper'.

And in terms of power, it was even stronger than Luo Chengfeng's! It was only because his realm was too low that he couldn't overpower Luo Chengfeng.

Luo Chengfeng still maintained his calm demeanor, but the gravity and confusion in his eyes could not be dispelled.

"This 'Imperial Law True Scripture,' I have cultivated for ten years and only achieved minor gains! I heard you came from the Qin Kingdom, so you shouldn't have had the chance to see this technique. How is it that your move is stronger than mine?"

Before Ye Yuan could speak, Luo Chengfeng suddenly muttered to himself, "No! That wasn't 'Force Penetrates Paper' just now! Although very similar, it lacked a trace of calligraphic charm! But… but why was it so powerful?"

The more he thought, the more Luo Chengfeng found it incomprehensible.

Understanding the way of calligraphy was not something achieved in a day. Luo Chengfeng had immersed himself in this path for ten years before gaining some insight, and only in the last two years had his strength advanced by leaps and bounds.

But how had Ye Yuan executed that move just now?

Could it be that with just one glance, he could replicate someone else's move? And make it even more powerful?

Luo Chengfeng's eyes focused, and he said, "Try this move: 'Iron Stroke Silver Hook'!"

Luo Chengfeng's Judgment Brush traced a line in front of his chest, and another sharp force shot out.

If 'Force Penetrates Paper' was heavy and grand, then this 'Iron Stroke Silver Hook' was exceptionally sharp.

Offensive and defensive. This 'Imperial Law True Scripture' was indeed a powerful technique.

Ye Yuan smiled faintly, imitated Luo Chengfeng's movement, and again used his sword as a brush to execute 'Iron Stroke Silver Hook'!

The same thing happened again. Luo Chengfeng's attack, weakened by Ye Yuan's move, became feeble and was easily neutralized by Ye Yuan.

Luo Chengfeng's expression turned grave.

Earlier, everyone had wondered how Ye Yuan, a sword prodigy, would deal with opponents who used other concepts.

But no one expected the result to be like this!

No matter what move Luo Chengfeng used, Ye Yuan countered with the same move!

This way of fighting was too strange.

The people below the stage looked at each other, shock in their eyes.

They had participated in many grand competitions, but never had they encountered such a strange battle.

No matter what move you used, the other party returned it in kind. How could you fight like that?

The key was, if Ye Yuan's counter was merely superficial, it would be one thing, but his counter was extremely sharp.

He actually managed to neutralize the attacks of Luo Chengfeng, who was at the peak of the ninth level of Liquid Essence, while being only at the fourth level of Liquid Essence!