The sky above the Azure Sky Sect was still dark.
Even after the defeat of Zhao Tianlong, the ominous clouds had not dispersed.
Sect elders stood around the arena with grim expressions.
Something was clearly wrong.
But the Azure Sky Martial Tournament had reached its final stage.
Only two names remained on the glowing tournament board.
Lin YeSu Qingyue
The entire sect gathered once again in the Heaven Arena.
Excitement and tension filled the air.
Because everyone knew—
This would not be an ordinary match.
Two Geniuses Face Each Other
Lin Ye stepped onto the arena stage.
The Shadow Dragon Spear rested casually on his shoulder.
Across from him—
Su Qingyue walked calmly to the center of the arena.
Her sword gleamed like cold moonlight.
For a moment—
Neither of them moved.
The crowd whispered quietly.
"They're both monsters."
"Who will win?"
Lin Ye scratched his head.
"So…"
"We're really fighting?"
Su Qingyue nodded.
"Yes."
Lin Ye sighed.
"I feel like I'm about to lose on purpose."
Su Qingyue's expression remained calm.
"Don't."
"Because if you do…"
"I will be disappointed."
Lin Ye blinked.
"…Okay then."
Romantic Tension Explodes
The referee raised his hand.
"Final match—begin!"
Su Qingyue moved first.
Her sword flashed like silver lightning.
Lin Ye blocked with the spear.
CLANG!
Sparks exploded.
The two fighters moved with incredible speed.
CLANG!
CLANG!
CLANG!
Every clash shook the arena.
But strangely—
Neither of them attacked with killing intent.
Lin Ye dodged another sword strike.
"You're holding back."
Su Qingyue replied calmly.
"So are you."
Lin Ye grinned.
"Well…"
"I'm afraid of hurting you."
For the first time—
Su Qingyue's expression changed slightly.
Her cheeks turned faintly pink.
"Focus."
Lin Ye laughed.
"Make me."
The spectators were completely stunned.
"Is this a fight…"
"…or flirting?"
Mu Ling'er Interferes
Suddenly—
A red figure jumped down from the spectator stands.
Mu Ling'er.
She landed directly between them.
The referee nearly fainted.
"You can't enter the arena!"
Mu Ling'er waved casually.
"Relax."
"I'm not fighting."
She looked at both of them.
"You two are too slow."
Lin Ye blinked.
"…This is the final."
Mu Ling'er crossed her arms.
"And it's boring."
She looked directly at Lin Ye.
"If you want to impress me…"
"Fight seriously."
Su Qingyue frowned.
"This is our match."
Mu Ling'er grinned.
"Then prove it."
The tension between the two women filled the entire arena.
Lin Ye sighed.
"…Why is my life always like this?"
The Sky Breaks
Before the fight could continue—
The sky suddenly cracked.
A massive black vortex appeared above the sect.
Lightning erupted from the swirling portal.
Everyone looked up in shock.
"What is that?!"
Sect Master Zhao Yunhai's expression changed drastically.
"…A dimensional gate."
From inside the vortex—
A figure slowly stepped out.
Tall.
Wearing black robes.
Eyes glowing faint purple.
Mo Wuying.
His aura alone made several elders fall to their knees.
The entire sect felt overwhelming pressure.
Lin Ye looked up calmly.
"…So the villain finally arrives."
Mo Wuying smiled slightly.
"Lin Ye."
His voice echoed across the entire mountain.
"We finally meet."
The First Appearance
The terrifying cultivator from the Upper Martial World floated above the arena.
Even the sect master struggled against the pressure.
Mo Wuying looked down at the battlefield.
"You've grown faster than expected."
Lin Ye pointed the spear upward.
"You caused a lot of trouble."
Mo Wuying chuckled softly.
"Because your destiny is valuable."
He raised his hand slowly.
Dark energy gathered around him.
"Come with me."
"And I might spare your sect."
The crowd gasped.
Lin Ye laughed.
"You're kidnapping me now?"
Mo Wuying's eyes glowed darker.
"Your fate was decided long ago."
Three Stand Together
Suddenly—
Two figures stepped beside Lin Ye.
Su Qingyue raised her sword.
"We won't let you take him."
Mu Ling'er cracked her knuckles.
Her demon aura flared again.
"Try it."
Mo Wuying looked mildly surprised.
"Interesting."
"Two women protecting one man."
Lin Ye sighed dramatically.
"…I feel loved."
Su Qingyue glared at him.
"This is not the time."
Mu Ling'er laughed.
"Focus, idiot."
Lin Ye spun the Shadow Dragon Spear slowly.
His Heaven-Slaughter aura began rising again.
"Alright."
He looked up at the terrifying enemy.
"Let's test the strength of the Upper Martial World."
Above them—
Mo Wuying's smile widened.
The real war had finally begun.