As soon as Ethan Ye finished speaking, he strode onto the arena stage, his tall frame dressed in black, with a sharp and strikingly handsome face that caught the crowd's attention.
"So that's the famous Young Master Ethan of the Ye family?"
"He's quite the looker, isn't he?"
"His aura is powerful too—he might have already reached the peak of the Star Formation level!"
The audience buzzed with whispered comments, and on the VIP platform, prominent figures opened their eyes, watching Ethan intently. Even among the elite young prodigies like Ryan Mo and Wyatt Ye, a flicker of recognition passed through their faces as they silently acknowledged Ethan as a worthy opponent.
"Be cautious, Sarah. Ethan's power is formidable," murmured Miranda Murong, standing at Sarah's side.
Sarah Long nodded. "Don't worry, Master. I'll give my all. I won't bring shame to Misty Peak."
With that, she took a deep breath, then stepped onto the stage, facing Ethan with a calm, unwavering gaze. "Sarah Long of Misty Peak," she introduced herself, her voice as cool as the morning mist.
A sly smile crossed Ethan's face as he looked at the woman who had humiliated him three years ago, fueling his drive for revenge. "Sarah, I've waited three years for this moment."
With a flick of his wrist, a gleaming sword appeared in his hand, radiating a cold, blue light.
"The Frostbane Sword!" gasped someone in the crowd.
The renowned sword, rumored to be a divine weapon, was instantly recognizable. Its appearance on the battlefield only heightened the intensity of the duel.
"It seems Ethan's fortunes have changed over the past three years," remarked Ryan Mo, the Valley of Villains' young master, his gaze fixed on the Frostbane Sword.
"Not just that; he's clearly honed his swordsmanship," added Wyatt Ye from Cangjian Villa, observing Ethan's poise and confidence.
"Who do you think will win?" Sylvia Lu, the saintess of the Ming Sect, asked with a mischievous grin.
"It's fifty-fifty," replied Ryan Yu, the prince of the Ascension Empire, with a contemplative expression.
Meanwhile, on the viewing platform overlooking Chang'an, Jason Ji and Livia Dong stood side by side, watching the duel from a distance with their keen eyes.
"Aren't you joining the fun?" Livia asked Jason with a wry smile, her hands clasped behind her.
"Just about to," Jason replied with a smile.
"Come back soon," she said casually.
"It won't take long," he assured her, chuckling. Livia then added with a faint smirk, "Oh, and keep an eye out for Lucia; she's likely eager to teach you a lesson."
"Noted," Jason replied, understanding her unspoken message.
With a nod, Jason activated the Eight Steps of the Celestial Demon, vanishing in a flash. After he disappeared, Livia's expression softened as a trace of amusement crept onto her face. "I wonder what kind of surprise you'll bring me this time," she mused.
Back at the arena, the duel between Sarah and Ethan was well underway, each exchange of blows igniting bursts of light and sparks as their weapons clashed. Both had reached the peak of the Star Formation realm, and each had summoned their star domains, illuminating the entire arena in a breathtaking display of power.
Sarah, as the saintess of Misty Peak, showcased her peerless swordsmanship, unleashing a series of relentless, precise strikes that left Ethan little room to breathe. But Ethan, though initially on the defensive, demonstrated his vast combat experience, meeting Sarah's attacks with practiced ease.
"He's holding back," though many of the seasoned spectators, including those on the platform.
"Stop holding back and show your true strength!" Sarah finally demanded, her brow furrowing.
Ethan smirked, replying coldly, "If I unleash my full power, this fight will be over in an instant."
Sarah's gaze turned steely as a radiant, divine aura enveloped her, and she unleashed her full power, the air around her filling with an ethereal brilliance. She was like a goddess descending to the mortal world, her presence commanding awe.
"She… she's achieved the Convergence of the Moonlight!" someone in the audience gasped.
"She's reached the legendary level!" echoed a collective murmur from the crowd.
The reactions from the spectators ranged from awe to disbelief as many realized that Sarah had broken through to the legendary realm, surpassing the limits of ordinary Star Formation.
Miranda Murong nodded; her face filled with pride. "She's serious now. Let's see if Ethan reveals his true strength."
Ethan sneered, his own aura expanding as he activated a forbidden technique, causing the sky to darken and a colossal scythe materializing behind him. Its chilling aura enveloped the entire arena, sending shivers down everyone's spines.
"Eternal Scythe of Death!" whispered Miranda, her face paling slightly. She recognized the forbidden art bestowed upon Ethan, knowing its devastating potential.
"Let's see if you can handle this!" Ethan challenged, his eyes blazing as he activated the full power of his forbidden technique.
"Lunar Blade: Falling Star Slash!" Sarah cried, pouring all her power into her attack. Her sword glowed with divine light as she met Ethan's scythe in a clash that seemed to split the very heavens.
A metallic screech echoed as Sarah's sword shattered, and she was thrown back, blood spilling from her lips as she crashed to the ground.
Ethan loomed over her, his voice cold and triumphant. "The forbidden art of eternal life—no one can rival it. Sarah, you've lost."
A heavy silence fell over the arena. The terms of their duel echoed in everyone's minds: if Sarah lost, she was bound to serve Ethan as his servant for eternity.
The crowd could barely breathe, overwhelmed by the implications of her defeat. A princess of the Sacred Tang Empire, the saintess of Misty Peak, forced into servitude—could such a thing truly happen?
Just then, a calm voice rang out across the arena.
"Seems like I'm late."
All heads turned toward the south, where a lone figure was striding onto the arena stage. His posture was straight and commanding, a slight smile on his face as he glanced around.
Sarah's gaze fell on him, and in that moment, her eyes softened, her defenses breaking down as her heart flooded with emotion.
Finally, he had arrived.
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