Ding!
A crisp sound echoed as the blue light stopped four inches away from the fire, colliding with a sword that had suddenly appeared and blocked the attack.
Xuanyan's gaze remained calm, and the refining flame in his hand was not disturbed in the slightest.
Before the competition began, another rule had been added: both participants were allowed to attack and disrupt their opponent's refinement using mortal-grade techniques, but only two attempts were permitted for such interference. Mei Lingyao had likely never expected Xuanyan to possess a heaven-grade technique, so the restriction only applied to offensive moves. This rule was meant to prevent the duel from turning into a pure battle while still allowing limited interference that could change the outcome.
