Eternal Dragon Emperor Chapter 193 194: The Decisive Battle Begins

"Brother Tian, are you nervous? You look a bit pale," Ye Feifei asked gently as she looked at Ye Tian.

"No, Feifei. I know you're worried about , but don't be. I'll be fine. You know I don't take risks I'm not prepared for," Ye Tian said earnestly, his eyes filled with confidence.

Gradually, the massive Martial Arts Training Ground filled with more and more people. Students of every level stood in their designated class areas to avoid any unnecessary trouble.

Just then, two figures appeared in the sky, landing on the arena in the blink of an eye. They were, of course, Xiao Wenjie and Guan Tianshui.

"Settle down, everyone. Today is a special day, and I'm sure you all know why. This is the first ti our academy has ever permitted a Basic Level student to challenge a Middle Level student.

There is certainly a great deal of inequity here, but that doesn't an a Basic Level student is definitively weaker than a Middle Level one. There are always exceptions. We'll have to wait and see if today's duel between Ye Tian and Sima Tianquan will produce one such surprise.

Ye Tian is one of the finest among the Basic Level students, and Sima Tianquan is one of the finest among the Middle Level students. In the interest of fairness, the academy has made a decision.

The duel will be limited to the ti it takes for a single stick of incense to burn. If Sima Tianquan cannot defeat or kill Ye Tian by the ti the incense has burned out, the duel will end. If Ye Tian is unfortunate enough to die at Sima Tianquan's hands within that ti, he can only bla his own bad luck.

Conversely, if Ye Tian manages to kill Sima Tianquan within this ti, it can only be said that Sima Tianquan's skills were lacking. I do not want to see any clan influence get involved. This is a duel to the death. Once they step onto this stage, it is a Decisive Battlefield. Life and death are their own responsibility and have nothing to do with anyone else," Xiao Wenjie announced loudly to the crowd.

A wave of shock went through the crowd as his words faded. Although they already knew about the duel between a Basic and Middle Level student, hearing Dean Xiao announce it himself felt entirely different.

Many people were eager to see just who this Ye Tian was, to be so bold as to challenge Sima Tianquan. They wanted to see if he had a screw loose or simply had a death wish.

All sorts of discussions broke out. Everyone was eager to finally see Ye Tian in person, waiting for the two combatants to ascend the massive arena.

After a mont, Xiao Wenjie gestured for silence. "I know you are all shocked by a duel with such a great disparity in strength. I am just as shocked. But the law of the jungle prevails, and martial prowess is what earns respect. Who will walk away from the arena unscathed? Will both of them be able to walk off this stage? We'll find out in the spectacular fight to co."

"And now, let's give a thunderous round of applause for Ye Tian and Sima Tianquan as they take the stage! Their lives are now in the hands of fate!"

Thunderous applause erupted across the Martial Arts Training Ground. Ye Tian was once again dressed in white martial attire, looking dashing and poised, the very picture of an elegant and handso young man.

Sima Tianquan, in a swift flash of movent, was the first to appear on the arena, imdiately drawing screams from many of the female students.

Ye Tian, on the other hand, walked slowly toward the arena. His appearance took many by surprise. They had expected soone who dared to challenge a Middle Level student to be a powerfully built, burly young man, not such a refined and graceful gentleman.

Ye Tian's expression was calm and natural, not ostentatious like Sima Tianquan's. A faint smile played on his lips, a smile that made the hearts of many female students flutter.

Ye Tian's gaze swept over the crowd. Though it was only a casual glance, he noticed a peculiar gaze fixed on him. It felt unreadable and profound, yet strangely familiar.

When Ye Tian's eyes found the person watching him, he was slightly taken aback. It was Zhang Xinlan, from the list of campus beauties that Zhou Xiang had shown him.

She looked slightly different in person than in the portrait. Despite the distance, Ye Tian's sharp eyesight allowed him to see her perfectly. The real Zhang Xinlan was even more exquisitely beautiful and elegant, like a Fairy untouched by the mortal world.

And at that mont, this so-called Fairy actually offered Ye Tian a slight smile. Though it was just a faint smile, it made his heart stir. It was a subtle feeling he couldn't quite describe.

Ye Tian quickly withdrew his gaze and focused his attention back on the arena. He knew the coming battle would be incredibly fierce. 'If I'm going to win, I have to win in style!'

Zhang Xinlan was just as surprised. The instant their eyes t, she felt the sa strange sensation that he had. 'His eyes... they're so clear, so captivating!' A faint blush crept onto her stunning face—sothing that had never happened to her before.

"Alright, Ye Tian and Sima Tianquan are now both on the stage," Xiao Wenjie said. "We will now light the incense. Let's see if Ye Tian can last until it burns out and show us all a miracle."

Guan Wenjie took the incense stick. With a flick of his hand, a small fla appeared at his fingertips. He quickly lit the stick and placed it in the prepared holder.

"I now declare the duel between Ye Tian and Sima Tianquan officially open! Good luck to you both!" Xiao Wenjie announced. He and Guan Wenjie then left the stage, leaving Ye Tian and his opponent alone in the arena.

"Ye Tian, let's see who can save you this ti! Today, you die!" Sima Tianquan snarled at Ye Tian.

"Many people have wanted dead, but they're usually the ones who die first. The fact that you're thinking it just ans you'll die before I do," Ye Tian replied calmly.

"Such arrogance! You think you can last for the ti it takes an incense stick to burn? I won't give you the chance! I'll take your worthless life right now!" Sima Tianquan exclaid as a dark green longsword appeared in his hand.

One glance was enough to tell that this was an exceptional sword. 'It must be at least Spiritual Artifact Level, maybe even a Treasure Level weapon. The Sima Clan is truly formidable.'

Ye Tian was already prepared. He was still using Ye Feifei's sword. 'I'd rather not reveal my Black Glaze Sword here. I doubt anyone would recognize its true quality, but it's better to be safe than sorry.'

"Die!" Sima Tianquan seed unable to restrain himself any longer. With a quick flourish of the longsword in his hand, his body blurred, leaving an afterimage as he lunged at Ye Tian.

"Sima Tianquan's made his move! I wonder if Ye Tian can take that first blow," soone in the crowd whispered.

But a slight smile touched the corners of Ye Tian's lips. With a flick of his longsword, he executed the Fourth Form of the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique. He only used eighty percent of his power this ti. 'Let's see if my current Attack Power is a match for Sima Tianquan's…'