Ming Yanxia also raised an eyebrow in surprise, looking somewhat incredulous.
He thought the same as Yin Jinghui; they had both expected the so-called kid mentioned by Old Mo to be a Martial Artist at least over fifty years old.
After all, the fact that the other party could kill the New Demon Emperor meant his Realm was also the Peak of the Mystic Realm.
But looking at him now, the young man's age was frighteningly small!
He was probably even younger than Yin Jinghui!
Although once Martial Artists reached the Mystic Realm, it became difficult to accurately determine their actual age from their appearance.
Generally speaking, the younger someone looked, the more talent they possessed!
It proved they had spent less time breaking through to the Mystic Realm!
Yet Li Xuanxiao looked at most twenty years old?
The age at which he entered the Mystic Realm was even smaller than Yin Jinghui's!
However, for Yin Jinghui to enter the Mystic Realm at twenty, besides his own exceptional Martial Dao talent,
His status as a royal descendant and the top-tier resources he enjoyed were also important factors.
And this was absolutely something Li Xuanxiao, who came from an ordinary background, could not achieve!
This made the situation terrifying!
It meant Li Xuanxiao reached this stage with insufficient resources, relying solely on talent!
He was a true Prodigy!
With numerous thoughts flashing through his mind, the way Ming Yanxia looked at Li Xuanxiao became noticeably more serious.
After the introductions, Ming Yanxia, who already knew Li Xuanxiao's purpose, did not waste any time.
"You must be aware of how rare Origin Realm Cultivation Techniques are. If you wish to have the opportunity to view one, then withstand twenty of my moves! Don't worry, I will suppress my Realm to match yours. Since you could kill the New Demon Emperor, this level of intensity shouldn't be too difficult for you."
Li Xuanxiao nodded, showing no surprise.
Since he was a Martial Artist, everything ultimately came down to strength.
Li Xuanxiao cupped his fists in a salute: "Perfect! I have long wanted to experience Sword Master Ming's swordsmanship as well."
The two walked to the center of the open Martial Arts Field and stood opposite each other.
The weapons used were special wooden swords provided by the Martial Arts Field.
Li Xuanxiao held the wooden sword, his expression calm: "Then I ask Sword Master Ming for guidance."
Ming Yanxia nodded, circulating his Cultivation Technique as he suppressed his Realm to the Peak of the Mystic Realm.
Ash Ink sat on a stone bench beside the Martial Arts Field, watching the pre-battle preparations of the two with an expectant look in his eyes.
How long had it been since he saw his old friend make a move?
Ten years, twenty years?
Ever since Ming Yanxia advanced to the True Origin Realm Martial Artist level, there were rarely any missions that required him to act personally.
Under normal circumstances, the maximum difficulty of a mission only reached the level of the Pseudo-Source Realm.
For such missions, sending a Martial Artist of the same level as himself was sufficient.
There was simply no need to call upon Ming Yanxia.
He thought he would hardly ever see his friend's prowess again, but unexpectedly, the opportunity arrived today!
'Just how far have you advanced now, Brother Yanxia...'
Yin Jinghui also sat on a stone bench next to Ash Ink.
If Ash Ink was mostly expectant, focusing more on Ming Yanxia, Yin Jinghui was mostly lost in thought and shock, his focus entirely on Li Xuanxiao.
What an honorable thing it was to be able to exchange blows with a genuine Origin Realm Martial Artist!
How many Martial Artists wished for such an opportunity!
Even he only had occasional chances to spar a few moves because he was the other's student.
But Yin Jinghui knew that let alone using his full strength, his teacher had barely used any Martial Arts at all.
He could force Yin Jinghui back step by step using only ordinary thrusts, swings, slashes, and parries.
One Realm was a massive chasm!
Although the Origin Realm, compared to the Mystic Realm, did not change the form of power—still using True Essence as the main power source—
The Origin Realm possessed unique advantages different from the Mystic Realm.
The single character "Origin" explained too much.
According to his teacher, upon reaching his Realm, one would begin tracing the origin of the essence of the Martial Dao in the unseen world.
Whether it was exquisite and peerless Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts, or extremely simple thrusts, swings, slashes, and parries that even beginners were intimately familiar with, he would start organizing, contemplating, and having an Epiphany...
Unconsciously, their strength would surge significantly!
The most obvious manifestation was in ordinary moves and stances.
Because every detail was flawless, because of the profound understanding of the essence of the Martial Dao, even a casual strike from a Origin Realm Martial Artist could exert power far exceeding that of the Realms before Origin Realm!
Achieving the terrifying effect where a normal attack was equivalent to a Martial Art!
It was precisely for this reason that Ming Yanxia was the existence Yin Jinghui admired and revered the most.
He had always advanced with his teacher as his goal!
And now, Li Xuanxiao could actually fight a real battle against his most respected teacher!
Yin Jinghui's envy was evident, bordering on jealousy.
From the Eight Halls Rotation Battle, to slaying the Peak of the Mystic Realm New Demon Emperor, and now standing directly before his teacher.
How long had it been?
The speed of this guy's growth was simply too astonishing.
His teacher would undoubtedly win the duel!
But whether there would be any surprises was hard to say.
Li Xuanxiao, can you last twenty moves...?
Ash Ink and Yin Jinghui, each holding their own thoughts, focused intently on the Martial Arts Field in the center.
Li Xuanxiao stretched his body: "Sword Master Ming, I forgot to tell you something. I have actually already stepped into the Pseudo-Origin Realm."
Ming Yanxia paused, and another trace of astonishment appeared in his gaze toward Li Xuanxiao.
He chuckled lightly and silently raised his own Realm to the Pseudo-Origin Realm: "Good kid, your talent is truly exceptional!"
Li Xuanxiao gave a wry smile. He had considered staying silent and then killing Ming Yanxia with a single strike.
To show off big time!
If Ash Ink and Yin Jinghui saw this scene from the side, their jaws would probably drop...
But his ultimate goal was to see the other's Origin Realm Cultivation Technique, not just to defeat him.
If he hid his strength, he might achieve victory in one strike, but even if he won, the other party would most likely not give him the Origin Realm Cultivation Technique.
After all, in this duel, the opponent was also the referee.
If he played petty tricks and lacked Martial Virtue, not only would he fail to see the Origin Realm Cultivation Technique, but the other party might even advise him to 'save the tail of the rat'!
The jade stones surrounding the Martial Arts Field emitted waves of light, and thick True Essence ripples spread out, covering the entire field.
This was a design feature to prevent the destructive power of the Martial Artists from being too great and overflowing into other areas.
Once everything was ready, both sides were at the same Pseudo-Source Realm.
The two exchanged a look.
"Here we go, kid!"
Ming Yanxia's Face showed expectation as he stepped forward first. The simple action of bringing down the edge of his sword vaguely contained a profound rhythm!
Li Xuanxiao had brought him too many surprises.
Talent, Realm, strength...
It made him, unknowingly, start taking this bout seriously.
He had initially thought this was just children playing games, done to give Old Mo Face and to give himself an out.
That's why he proposed the agreement to withstand twenty moves.
But now, his Martial Artist's soul, after many years, was gradually being ignited, burning fiercely!
With a great enemy at the door, Dayu having a Martial Artist like Li Xuanxiao!
It is truly the good fortune of our Dayu!
Li Xuanxiao... let me see your true caliber!