Transformed into the second stage of Extraordinary!
Both of them were at the second stage of Extraordinary!
Many people gasped, some even pinched themselves to confirm they weren't dreaming.
Two individuals under fifteen years old, both at the second stage of Extraordinary—such genius, even Elder Ye before his awakening, was not much different!
"As expected of Elder Ye's disciple, their cultivation is truly terrifying!"
"The key is Lin Xueyan, how did she go from the sixth stage of Innate to the second stage of Extraordinary in less than a month? What kind of speed is this?"
"Unimaginable! How did Elder Ye teach them?!"
Amidst everyone's shock, Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao also made their moves.
Lin Xueyan's Wind Spirit Sword Art countered Bai Xiaoxiao's Ice Shadow Art, and instantly, sword energy and coldness intertwined between them, their profound energy erupting violently.
Countless ice crystals condensed in the air, transforming into massive icicles that rained down upon Lin Xueyan opposite them.
The emitted coldness made one's hair stand on end, as if it would freeze everything around!
Lin Xueyan was not to be outdone. Her movements were as agile as the wind, weaving through the dense icicles. The Qingyun Ancient Sword in her hand continuously swung, its blade light crisscrossing, shattering the incoming icicles.
Bai Xiaoxiao had a shorter cultivation time and her comprehension was temporarily inferior to Lin Xueyan's. Thus, Lin Xueyan did not use her sword intent to suppress her, choosing to compete with pure sword skills.
On the martial arts field, the two women exchanged offensive and defensive rhythms without restraint. The clash between the Qingyun Ancient Sword and the chill of the ice was truly exhilarating.
So much so that they didn't even notice the disciples around them were all stunned.
"Damn, are the strengths of these two a little too terrifying?"
"Even at the second stage of Extraordinary, they shouldn't be this strong, right?"
"Completely abnormal! I'm also at the second stage of Extraordinary, but either of these two junior sisters could kill me with one move!"
With the strength they were now displaying, let alone their peers, it was likely that no one among the entire new generation of disciples could match them!
At this moment, in a wooden pavilion in the distance, Gu Chen was chatting with the Grand Elder, while Gu Xiaoyue leisurely ate snacks beside them.
The intense battle on the martial arts field naturally drew their attention.
With their Venerable cultivation, even from afar, they could sense the unique aura emanating from the two girls.
One harbored a sword crystal within her, while the other was filled with chilling coldness. They hadn't noticed earlier due to their haste, but now their eyes were fixed.
Gu Chen's eyelids twitched. He couldn't help but exclaim, "When did Lin Xueyan achieve the Innate Sword Body? She didn't have it before!"
After all, if she had possessed the Innate Sword Body earlier, the sect would have spared no effort and expense to recruit her and help her recover.
This meant she awakened the Innate Sword Body only after becoming Ye Yun's disciple!
The Grand Elder also had a serious expression.
"Indeed, what kind of miraculous elixir did Ye Yun feed this girl?"
Neither of them could figure it out. Gu Xiaoyue, eating her snacks, casually remarked,
"Junior Sister Lin, I remember Elder Ye bought her a Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower to eat. Could it be related to that?"
"What? Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower?!"
Gu Chen and the Grand Elder's eyebrows rose slightly, wondering when Ye Yun had become so generous.
This even prompted the Grand Elder to ask,
"Xiaoyue, besides that, what about Bai Xiaoxiao? Did Elder Ye give her anything?"
He was truly curious now, just how generous was Ye Yun to his disciples?
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoyue appeared to be in thought.
"It seems she received a thousand-year-old Snow Lotus from the Black Demon Sect Master, and it was given to Junior Sister Xiaoxiao at that time."
"Thousand-year-old Snow Lotus?! Good heavens, hearing this makes me want to become his disciple too!"
The Grand Elder sighed helplessly. This level of generosity, if you didn't know he had taken disciples, you'd think he had adopted two daughters!
"No wonder these two girls are getting more powerful by the day. It turns out Ye Yun poured treasures into them."
Gu Chen, standing beside him, smiled faintly and said, "Regardless, with Ye Yun's two disciples, our Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect will finally stand tall."
"Perhaps we can even win first place in this Four Sect Assembly!"
Gu Xiaoyue strongly agreed, nodding repeatedly.
"Yes, yes, so Master, do you think I still need to work hard to achieve good results in the Four Sect Assembly?"
"..."
Gu Chen glared at her, "What do you think? Speaking of effort, did you finish your cultivation tasks for today? You're still eating here, why aren't you cultivating?"
"Look at Junior Sisters Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao, then look at yourself. You only know how to play all day..."
Despite being lectured by her master, Gu Xiaoyue, as if accustomed to it, stuck out her tongue at him.
"Got it, Master is so fierce. It's just cultivation, I'll go now!"
She then ran off as if fleeing, but it didn't look like she was going to cultivate at all. Gu Chen watched with a long sigh.
"This girl, she truly never ceases to worry me."
Just as he was feeling dejected, he suddenly seemed to sense something and his brows furrowed sharply.
The Grand Elder noticed the abnormality and quickly asked, "What is it, Sect Master?"
By then, Gu Chen had already stood up, his eyes narrowed as he gazed at the distant sky.
"This is not good, this trouble is going to be immense!"
On the martial arts field, Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao, who had been fighting intensely for a long time, finally had a victor.
Ultimately, due to the difference in cultivation time, Bai Xiaoxiao lost by one move and was defeated, but she harbored no regrets.
"As expected of Senior Sister, your swordplay is truly magnificent."
Lin Xueyan twirled her sword, nodding with a smile. "You too, your cold energy is terrifying. With a bit more time, I reckon I'd need sword intent to contend with it."
The battle ended, and the two girls didn't forget to exchange compliments, their intention being not to harm each other's feelings.
Originally, after this match, they should have finished and returned to Green Cloud Peak to continue their cultivation.
However, just as they were about to leave, the clear sky suddenly became overcast. Instantly, a vast pressure, like that of the sea, descended from the sky, enveloping the entire martial arts field.
"What happened?"
The disciples on the martial arts field were completely bewildered, all looking up. They saw a figure emerge in the sky, hovering more than ten meters above the ground.
The newcomer wore a gray robe, clutching a strangely designed pure black long sword in his hand, radiating a terrifying aura that made one's heart palpitate.
His icy gaze swept across the crowd before finally settling on Bai Xiaoxiao.
"Miss Bai, I am Li Jian, an honored elder of my family. The patriarch has ordered me to bring you home."
His voice was devoid of emotion, as if he were simply announcing an order to Bai Xiaoxiao.
Upon seeing Li Jian appear, Bai Xiaoxiao's face turned pale. Although she had anticipated her father sending someone to find her, she hadn't expected it to be him!
What to do? What should I do?
With his terrifying strength, even her master might not be able to contend with him! He might even get injured...
Considering her master's well-being, returning with him might be the best option. However, once she returned, she would likely never have the chance to come out again and would never see her master.
While Bai Xiaoxiao hesitated, Lin Xueyan, standing beside her, stepped forward. She knew very well what fate awaited her junior sister if she were taken back to the Bai family.
As a senior sister, she would not allow such a thing to happen. Thus, holding her sword with one hand and shielding Bai Xiaoxiao behind her with the other, she looked up at the sky and said,
"Senior, please convey to your esteemed patriarch that Junior Sister Bai has no intention of returning."
Facing her words, Li Jian coldly reprimanded her without courtesy.
"This is a matter of my Bai family. A mere outsider has no right to interfere!"
"Others might, but she is my junior sister. My master instructed me to take good care of her, so I will not let anyone take her away!"
Even though their strength was clearly not on the same level, Lin Xueyan remained unafraid, adopting a stance of defending Bai Xiaoxiao to the death.
Li Jian was surprised that a mere girl dared to defy him, and his anger flared. He let out a cold snort.
"Well said, you seeking-death girl! Then I shall send you on your way!"
With a *swish*, the black sword in his hand was instantly unsheathed, transforming into a sword light that struck towards Lin Xueyan.
This sword was extremely vicious, and Lin Xueyan couldn't even see its speed. The power contained within it was enough to kill her instantly if it hit!
"Senior Sister, be careful!"
Bai Xiaoxiao cried out in alarm, but she was powerless to do anything, watching helplessly as the sword edge approached.
At that critical moment, a figure darted out, intercepting the black sword with lightning speed.
Seeing the person who had intervened, Li Jian's expression darkened, and he coldly questioned,
"Gu Chen, you are merely a Sect Master. Do you intend to be an enemy of our Bai family?"