Song Daren was slightly startled when he heard that Su Han wanted to spar with him.
He immediately turned his head to look at Tian Buyi and Su Ru, "Shibo, Shishu (Martial Uncle), what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Su Ru frowned slightly, feeling a bit troubled.
Although there was only one layer of cultivation difference between Song Daren and Du Bi Shu, the gap between them was like heaven and earth.
After all, Song Daren, being at the Yuqing Realm Fourth Layer, could wield magical treasures, and the power of magical treasures was extraordinary; it could greatly enhance the user's strength.
If it had been before Su Han's fight with Du Bi Shu...
Su Ru would not have refused Su Han's request at all. After all, losing to anyone was still losing, right?
But things were different now.
Now, Su Han was a 'treasure' in Su Ru's eyes.
Not only because she was from Xiao Zhu Peak and Su Han was also from Xiao Zhu Peak, but more importantly, because she was a Qingyun Sect disciple.
She was all too aware of how important a monstrous genius like Su Han was to the Qingyun Sect.
She didn't want Su Han to potentially lose his edge because of this match.
After all, she knew deeply that prodigies like Su Han often possessed intense pride, just like Senior Brother Wan Jianyi back then.
And if such a prodigy suffered a setback, it could have an adverse effect on his future cultivation.
Therefore, Su Ru looked at Su Han and said gently, "Xiao Han, you just had a match with Sixth Junior Brother and used up quite a bit of energy. Why don't you just let it go?"
"With your talent, you are probably the most rare prodigy in our Qingyun Sect since Qingye Founder."
"Your future path is still very long, and surpassing Daren is just around the corner. There's no need to rush."
Upon hearing this, Tian Buyi also nodded slightly in agreement.
Although he genuinely wanted Song Daren to defeat Su Han in his heart to boost the morale of Da Zhu Peak.
But seeing Su Han at this moment, he also understood Su Han's talent and potential, which could be said to be crucial for the current Qingyun Sect.
Da Zhu Peak losing face was a minor matter; the development of the sect was the top priority.
Thus, Tian Buyi also spoke with a rare gentle tone, "Xiao Han, your Shishu (Martial Uncle) makes sense."
"Your performance today was already outstanding enough. It won't be too late to challenge again when your strength improves further."
Su Han felt a slight warmth in his heart after hearing Su Ru and Tian Buyi's words.
He knew they were doing it for his own good, but his eyes were still filled with determination.
"Shishu (Martial Uncle), Shibo, I understand your good intentions."
"But I want to try!"
"I once heard in the mortal world, hawks strike the sky and tigers roar in the mountains; how can one know a dragon from an earthworm without trying? How can mortals understand me? I won't stop until the very end!"
"True geniuses are not flowers in a greenhouse."
"This disciple, also deeply believes so!"
Tian Buyi and Su Ru exchanged a glance, looking at the persistence and fighting spirit in Su Han's eyes. Their eyes couldn't help but fill with admiration.
"What a great line: How can mortals understand me? I won't stop until the very end!"
"At such a young age, to possess such bearing, as long as he doesn't die prematurely, he will surely be a pillar of our Qingyun Sect in the future."
"Our Qingyun Sect is very fortunate to have you!"
After speaking.
Tian Buyi looked at Su Han and no longer refused.
"Alright, since Xiao Han you are so insistent, then I will let Daren fight you."
"But you must remember, do not push yourself too hard. As soon as you find yourself unable to win, surrender immediately."
Su Han nodded solemnly, "Thank you, Shibo, for your permission!"
Tian Buyi then looked at Song Daren.
"Daren, have a match with Xiao Han, but you absolutely must control your strength..."
"Otherwise, don't blame Master for skinning you alive!"
Song Daren quickly nodded seriously, "Yes, Master."
Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaofan looked at Su Han, his eyes full of envy.
He could tell how much his Master valued Su Han.
"I really envy Senior Brother Su. When will I... sigh!"
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Above the square.
Song Daren took a step forward, cupped his hands towards Su Han, and said, "Su Han Shidi, it is my great fortune to be able to spar with a genius like you today."
Su Han also cupped his hands in return, "Senior Brother Song, you are too kind. I hope Senior Brother Song will not hesitate to give me guidance today."
After a pause, Su Han continued, "Senior Brother Song, I indeed used up quite a bit of energy in the fight with Du Shixiong just now."
"Therefore, I will only use one sword strike."
Song Daren nodded slightly, "In that case, I, Song, will take this sword strike from Su Han Shidi."
At this moment, the eyes of the surrounding crowd were tightly focused on the two of them.
The air seemed to solidify, and a tense atmosphere spread out.
Su Han took a deep breath and slowly raised the refined steel longsword in his hand.
His gaze became incredibly focused, as if the entire world only contained him and Song Daren.
The surrounding spiritual energy began to surge slowly, converging towards the longsword in Su Han's hand.
Boom!
Suddenly, crimson flames abruptly ignited on the sword body.
"Seven Calamity Dragon Slayer, Spiritual Flame Scorching the Void, Seven Calamity Evil Slaying, Crimson Lotus Apocalypse, Burn!"
As Su Han let out a light shout, the flames on the refined steel longsword in his hand burst forth.
Those flames were clearly not ordinary fire, but spiritual flames generated by the burning of spiritual energy. Their color was crimson like blood, and as they flickered, countless mysterious runes seemed to appear and disappear.
Soon, a scorching light shot up into the sky, like a crimson lotus blooming, each petal condensed from pure flame power.
The crimson lotus slowly rotated, releasing endless heat waves.
The surrounding air was scorched and distorted at this moment, as if space itself was about to be melted by this scorching power.
Within the crimson lotus, a powerful pressure faintly emanated, as if it were the wrath of an ancient Divine Beast.
Wherever the flames passed, the ground was baked dry and cracked, leaving behind streaks of black burn marks.
The surrounding crowd only felt a wave of heat rush towards them, as if they were in a furnace, making it unbearable.
Seeing this, Song Daren's expression became extremely solemn.
He could clearly feel the immense power of this strike.
At this moment, Song Daren dared not be negligent in the slightest. He quickly summoned his magical treasure, which was an ancient, simple giant sword named Ten Tigers.
The sword body was wide, and its aura was majestic and powerful.
Song Daren chanted incantations, the magical treasure shone brightly, and a powerful sword energy condensed.
That sword energy was like a brilliant galaxy, flickering with cold light.
The two powerful forces collided in the air, emitting a deafening roar.
Flames and sword energy intertwined, like two giant dragons fighting.
Powerful shockwaves spread out in all directions, the flagstones on the square were blown away, and dust flew up.
The crowd retreated one after another, fearing being affected by this powerful force.
The light gradually dispersed.
Song Daren stood in place, his expression somewhat solemn.
His hand was trembling slightly, clearly having also taken quite a shock in the collision just now.
He hadn't expected the power of Su Han's sword strike to be so great. If he hadn't responded with full force, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
"Su Han Shidi, impressive strength." Song Daren praised.
His heart was filled with admiration for Su Han. It was truly astonishing that this young Junior Brother could unleash such a powerful attack in such a short time.
However, Su Han, who was opposite Song Daren, showed no reaction upon hearing his words.
He just stood there holding his sword, surrounded by faint blue spiritual energy, his eyes vacant, as if his soul had left his body.
The surrounding crowd exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding what had happened.
But in the distance.
Tian Buyi looked at Su Han's appearance and couldn't help but exclaim softly, "This is... enlightenment?!"
"This damn Su Han! What kind of monster is this?!"
Even with Tian Buyi's cultivation and composure, he couldn't help but curse at this moment, his eyes filled with shock!