Observers see clearly, while those involved are confused.

Su Yutong initially didn't know what had happened until she heard the discussions around her and finally understood.

"You actually have another High-Grade Magical Artifact!"

She looked at Wang Yuyao's right hand, her gaze falling on the Perfect Profound Water Ring, her expression turning extremely grim.

That old geezer is too generous, isn't he?

He actually piled four High-Grade Magical Artifacts on this lowly woman all at once!

Especially this blue ring, which has the unique and powerful effect of enhancing the power of other artifacts.

Such an artifact is far more valuable than ordinary ones of the same level!

Wang Yuyao remained silent.

Within the Perfect Profound Water Ring, an invisible force merged into the Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword.

The Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword trembled.

A bone-chilling mist spread, enveloping the entire sword, then the cold air contracted and condensed on the surface of the flying sword, transforming into a layer of solid ice.

In an instant, the Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword turned into a crystal-clear ice sword.

An astonishing chill emanated from the sword's body.

The temperature on the arena stage plummeted.

Whoosh!

A piercing sound suddenly erupted.

The ice sword broke through the air, appearing in front of Su Yutong in the blink of an eye.

As the ice sword approached, the terrifying chill skyrocketed.

Su Yutong felt her body stiffen, as if she might be frozen at any moment.

Her expression changed.

The spiritual power within her body circulated rapidly, slightly alleviating the stiffness.

She clasped her palms together, her fingers interlocking to form a seal.

Golden Radiance Seal!

A golden light emerged between her palms and fingers, merging into the flying sword, transforming it into a golden sword.

The next moment, the two swords collided.

The icy mist swept across the arena, freezing and shattering the golden sword energy.

Moments later.

The mist dissipated, revealing a disheveled figure.

Su Yutong, hair disheveled, knelt on one knee.

On her shoulder was a bloody, gory wound, shocking to behold.

The terrifying icy power turned her hair and skin into a layer of frost.

The blood from the wound on her shoulder froze as soon as it flowed out, turning into ice crystals that shattered on the ground.

"You've lost!"

Wang Yuyao's long hair fluttered, the Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword above her head pointing directly at Su Yutong, exhaling icy sword energy.

"No~ Impossible!"

"How could I possibly lose to a wretch like you?"

Su Yutong was momentarily lost in despair.

Then she suddenly looked up, appearing frenzied.

"How can a lowly woman like you compare to me?"

"Impossible!"

Wang Yuyao frowned slightly, pointing her finger forward.

The Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword shot straight at Su Yutong.

Su Yutong's combat power was already down to a tenth; if this sword struck, she would be crippled if not dead.

Whoosh!

At that moment, a blazing beam of light, like a meteor, suddenly shot in from outside Arena Stage 9.

Beside Cloud Sparrow, an Inner Sect Elder furrowed his brow, about to intervene.

Cloud Sparrow suddenly waved his hand, stopping him.

The Inner Sect Elder hesitated, ultimately not taking action.

In the moment of the elder's hesitation.

The Flowing Radiance had already appeared on Arena Stage 9, precisely colliding with the Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword.

The scorching aura erupted, instantly melting the chill on the Perfect Cloudwater Coldglow Sword, sending it flying back.

Boom!

The Flowing Radiance landed.

A scorching and powerful wave swept through.

Caught off guard, Wang Yuyao was hit squarely, spewing a mouthful of blood and retreating several steps.

When the wave subsided.

A half-foot-deep pit appeared in everyone's sight.

In the pit, a golden jade talisman was embedded in the ground like a blade.

"Yutong, you forgot to bring this."

At the same time, a faint voice spread across the square.

Wang Jianqiang squinted his eyes, his gaze directed at Arena Stage 1.

The golden jade talisman was thrown by Ye Lingyun.

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Arena Stage 1 and Arena Stage 9 were separated by several hundred meters.

Although Wang Yuyao's strike wasn't at full strength, being able to intercept it from such a distance was enough to demonstrate his prowess.

"It's Ye Lingyun!"

"He actually made a move!"

"To intercept Wang Yuyao's attack from such a distance, Ye Lingyun's strength has grown even stronger!"

...

The crowd finally reacted, their gazes all turning to Arena Stage 1.

Meanwhile, Su Yutong also came to her senses.

When she saw the golden jade talisman, her expression immediately brightened.

With a wave of her hand, she summoned the golden jade talisman to her.

"You wretch, die!"

With a fierce shout, she channeled all her remaining spiritual power into the golden jade talisman.

The next moment, the golden jade talisman suddenly transformed into a multitude of light spots, then reassembled above her head, slowly forming a golden light blade.

A powerful wave spread out, growing stronger as the golden light blade took shape.

The crowd's attention was once again drawn back.

Exclamations echoed throughout the square.

"My god, it's actually a Talisman Treasure!"

"Is this golden jade talisman a Talisman Treasure?"

"Wang Yuyao is doomed to lose!"

...

Talisman Treasure!

Wang Jianqiang looked at the light blade transformed from the jade talisman on the arena, frowning.

A Talisman Treasure is an extremely special type of spiritual talisman, refined using the original power of Spirit Artifacts, Magical Treasures, and other powerful instruments, combined with the Dao of Talismans.

Since a Talisman Treasure can only possess up to thirty percent of the original instrument's power, and the original power is difficult to restore once depleted, refining a Talisman Treasure is an unprofitable endeavor.

Usually, only elders refine them to protect beloved juniors, for self-defense.

This makes Talisman Treasures quite rare.

"Talisman Treasures have a limited number of uses, and once that number is reached, they shatter completely."

"What is the relationship between Ye Lingyun and Su Yutong, for him to be willing to let her use a Talisman Treasure?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered as he looked at the two, then stood up and looked at the three figures hovering in the air.

"Elder, this act should violate the competition rules, right?"

His voice, amplified by spiritual power, spread throughout the square.

The square fell silent.

Everyone looked over in surprise.

Wang Jianqiang, the most famous "waste" of the Outer Sect, dared to stand up at this moment and question the Inner Sect Elder?

"This item originally belonged to Su Yutong, I merely returned it to her."

Before the three Inner Sect Elders could speak.

On Arena Stage 1, Ye Lingyun turned his gaze, his sharp eyes piercing toward Wang Jianqiang like arrows.

"Yes, he was just returning it to its rightful owner, perfectly reasonable."

"Exactly, why is Wang Yuyao allowed to use so many High-Grade Magical Artifacts, but others aren't allowed to use treasures?"

Beside him, Bu Yueban and Xiong Zhuang, who had been in despair, found hope again.

That was a Talisman Treasure.

Even the weakest Talisman Treasure, refined from the original power of a Spirit Artifact, far surpasses any Magical Artifact.

No matter how many High-Grade Magical Artifacts Wang Yuyao has, she can't possibly defeat Su Yutong with a Talisman Treasure.

Wang Jianqiang ignored the three, only looking at the figures in the air.

Feeling Wang Jianqiang's disregard.

Bu Yueban and Xiong Zhuang couldn't help but snort coldly.

Ye Lingyun squinted, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

In the air, Cloud Sparrow glanced at Wang Jianqiang expressionlessly, then turned his gaze to Ye Lingyun.

A faint voice followed.

"Don't let it happen again."

"Yes, Elder."

Ye Lingyun cupped his fists toward the air, then turned to look at Wang Jianqiang, his face full of mockery.

Wang Jianqiang remained silent.

Cloud Sparrow's words seemed to criticize Ye Lingyun, but in reality, they tacitly approved of his actions.

Indeed, in any world, strength reigns supreme.

Rules... are merely to bind the weak.

He smiled indifferently.

His gaze returned to the arena.

The battle was not over yet.

The outcome was still uncertain.