Ye Qingzhou, at this moment, seemed to see a world of white silence covered in endless ice and snow.

Super-Tier Martial Technique, Ice Age!

Born from the eternal cold and death, the Path of Annihilation, a small path formed by the hybrid of the Path of Death and the Path of Destruction, though its destructive power is far less than those paths, its freezing and sealing effect on the soul surpasses even them.

One could even say this move is an "Anti-Personnel Treasure," and no living creature under heaven can escape such death and annihilation.

"A uniquely creative swordsmanship that can directly attack the will and spirit of living beings; it's not without its merits."

Ye Qingzhou's thoughts were unbelievably fast at this moment, employing the Single Thought in Thousand Years Secret Technique to carefully perceive the Path of Annihilation contained within Aurora's sword techniques.

The cold essence of the path transformed the area reached by the sword light into a world of frost and snow, cold as the sky and earth.

Until a streak of blazing, red flames roared to life, bringing warmth to the cold world.

A red sun gradually rose over the earth, emitting infinite light and heat, melting ice and snow, driving away harsh winters, spring returning to the land.

Nine Flames Heart Refining, One Qi Pure Yang!

On Ye Qingzhou's body burned the utmost yang and rigid flames, and the frost that originally covered his body transformed into light wisps of smoke in an instant, evaporating completely.

"The Path of Fire!?"

Aurora was furious within: 'What on earth is the intelligence department doing? How did they fail to uncover such crucial information beforehand!'

The mental imagery she cultivated was based on the Winter Palace's inherited cultivation technique "Ice Heaven and Snow Earth," its power impressive, often targeting the spirit and will of Martial Artists, able to ignore many defensive measures, leaving them defenseless.

But the weakness was also apparent, as it was restrained by mental imagery related to the Path of Fire, especially the Great Sun Golden Flame Fire Ye Qingzhou displayed at this moment, which was her nemesis!

Within the rising red sun, nine dragon-shaped phantoms soared and roared, emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure.

"What a terrifying sword intent!"

"Just one glance, and my soul feels ignited, a scorching pain penetrating deep into my bones!"

Aurora and Montano were both secretly shocked, though they had long seen intelligence reports about Ye Qingzhou and learned some of his impressive victories.

But those cold words on the reports couldn't capture what they were seeing and feeling at this moment.

"Now it's your turn to take my sword."

Ye Qingzhou's aura surged, a flaming red sun blooming with brilliant multicolored sword light behind him, filling the earth, endless and boundless.

Clang~

Immortal Slaying Sword Register!

A sword technique fused with nine kinds of divine fire underwent an incredible transformation once again.

Ye Qingzhou integrated the Wave Swordsmanship's secret technique of amplification and the chilling annihilation force of Ice Heaven and Snow Earth, slashing out with the sword, the world lost color!

Vast and powerful force blasted towards Montano and Aurora.

"Not good!"

Their scalps tingled, having to use the life-saving measures left by their factions for them, each displaying divine techniques, barely blocking Ye Qingzhou's astonishingly striking sword.

Booming~

The arena, sufficient to withstand the full force of a Peak Master, disappeared amidst continuous explosions, leaving a massive pit as large as forty basketball courts when the dust settled.

The ground sank three feet, only the space under Ye Qingzhou, Montano, and Aurora's feet remained intact, like three stone pillars supporting their proud figures.

But the truly proud one was Ye Qingzhou alone; Montano and Aurora had broken out in a cold sweat, if another sword came, losing their life-saving cards, they could only flee in defeat.

Seemingly seeing their plight, Qi Shengtian had no choice but to step forward.

He first looked at Ye Qingzhou: "The visitor is a guest, how about declaring this round a draw?"

Ye Qingzhou glanced at Montano and Aurora, feeling he had already gained enough points, not wanting to press too hard, since the Goman Empire and Northern Alliance had good relations with Dongji Kingdom these years.

"Alright."

"We have no objections either."

Montano and Aurora's tense hearts finally relaxed, their hands gripping the sword handles, their palms soaked with sweat.

Ye Qingzhou, with absolute strength, completely shattered their arrogance and contempt, though there are various social conventions in the Martial Arts World, ultimately strength decides everything.

And the measure of martial prowess is only one thing: winning!

In fact, both Montano and Aurora knew Ye Qingzhou had won this round, the so-called draw was just a way to save face.

Not until this moment did the audience emerge from their deep shock. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"He won!"

"We won!"

"Wait, wasn't it a draw?"

"Are you stupid? Facing two opponents and still a draw, isn't it dominant one on one?"

This is a simple math problem, the questioning voices disappeared in an instant, and even Ye Qingzhou's world ranking changed rapidly.

Name: Ye Qingzhou

Nationality: Dongji Kingdom

Age: 18

World Ranking: 10

"Ye Qingzhou, your world ranking has been updated again!"

Xu Yunxi excitedly showed the phone to Ye Qingzhou, sharing the good news.

After reviewing the update, Ye Qingzhou nodded in satisfaction: "Straight into the top ten, securing a spot in the world tournament this time."

Just after speaking, Ye Qingzhou received the invitation letter to this year's World Martial Arts Tournament.

"It's accomplished."

Ye Qingzhou laughed in joy, he joined the Celestial Sword Cup precisely to gain more points and secure the qualification, and now this goal has been achieved in advance.

And the news of Ye Qingzhou entering the top ten world ranking spread like a hurricane through the martial arts communities of Blue Star's nations.

Because only the top of the Martial Arts World understands the true significance of world rankings.

Especially those within the top ten compared to the top thirty, the former signifies an inevitable achievement of the Martial Saint Realm, the latter suggests the potential of achieving the Martial Saint Realm.

Hence, world rankings, Blue Star's Martial Saint Strong Persons are not listed, and the martial artists ranked in the top thirty are considered humanity's reserve Martial Saints.

Now, Ye Qingzhou has reached such a position, meaning if he doesn't fall midway, he is destined to become a Martial Saint Strong Person in the future.

......

Goman Empire, Rapids Castle.

Liechtenwana was practicing swordsmanship; he was almost two hundred years old, martial arts not only extended his lifespan but also merged swordsmanship into his instincts.

Even though he was revered as the European Sword Saint, the pinnacle and peak every swordsman aspired to, he never put down the sword in his hand, always practicing diligently.

Soon, a disciple rushed in: "Master, there's bad news."

"What happened?"

Liechtenwana sheathed his sword, his expression calm as water.

"There's a change in world rankings; Brother Montano lost, and the victor directly entered the world ranking's top ten."

"Oh?"

Hearing of his most valued disciple's defeat, Liechtenwana didn't feel anger or surprise; in two hundred years, he had seen numerous brilliant martial art prodigies.

Liechtenwana released the sword hilt, skillfully picked up his phone, and quickly read the related news, even videos.

After watching Ye Qingzhou, Montano, and Aurora's duel video, even he couldn't help exclaiming: "This, damn, eighteen years old?"

The same exclamation was echoed in the Northern Alliance's Winter Palace and worldwide notable martial arts schools, and various intelligence organizations.

An East Pole Martial Arts Prodigy destined to become a Martial Saint in the future is enough to attract everyone's attention.

The Celestial Sword Bureau, which originally planned to launch an offensive against Ye Qingzhou, now became even more urgent. Otherwise, once Ye Qingzhou truly becomes a Martial Saint, the cost of assassination is unimaginably high.

One-Eyed Nick even shouted in front of all his agents: "Never let another Zhangg Xinwu appear in Dongji Kingdom; find any means to destroy him!"