Particularly noteworthy was Chu Xiaotian's defeat of those under Zhou Yang, which completely undermined Zhou Yang's prestige.
"Is Inner Sect disciple Brother Zhou Yang going to make a move?"
"I've heard that Brother Zhou Yang is unmatched in the first realm of martial arts."
"It seems this time, the newcomer is going to lose, and badly at that."
The sight of Zhou Yang stepping forward attracted even more spectators.
The entire square was now focused on the area where Chu Xiaotian was fighting, as all other newcomers had been defeated.
"Draw Sword Technique!"
Facing Zhou Yang's attack, Chu Xiaotian responded with a sword strike of his own.
This strike was faster and fiercer, so quick it was unparalleled!
"Thud!"
Zhou Yang couldn't react in time and spat out blood, defeated in disgrace.
"Bring on someone stronger."
Chu Xiaotian's gaze slowly fell on the surrounding crowd, then he spoke.
"Arrogant."
"Thinking he is invincible, really?"
"Hold him off, I'll go call other senior brothers and sisters!"
Enraged by Chu Xiaotian's soaring spirit and unbeatable demeanor, everyone was infuriated.
A newcomer daring to be so arrogant was simply asking for trouble.
As for Zhou Yang, he retreated with a dark expression, his cold gaze fixed on Chu Xiaotian, as if marking him in his heart.
Being defeated by a newcomer was a huge humiliation!
The commotion in the square, due to some people's actions, naturally attracted more and more attention.
Mostly from the outer disciples.
With thousands of disciples at the Divine Sword Academy, the majority were outer disciples, followed by inner disciples, and core disciples were even rarer, with direct disciples being a mere handful.
"Poison Sword Senior Brother is here."
"Flower Sword Senior Brother has arrived."
"Sister Fish has come too."
The commotion grew bigger, with outer disciples inviting inner disciples to watch, making the square even noisier, and even catching the attention of the elders and the dean.
"Who will fight me?"
Chu Xiaotian, seeing the group of senior brothers and sisters who arrived, their strength surpassing Zhou Yang's, spoke calmly.
"I'll go."
Poison Sword Senior Brother, the first to arrive, said.
"Clang..."
"Draw Sword Technique!"
Facing Poison Sword Senior Brother, with the second realm of martial arts, Chu Xiaotian didn't dare to underestimate him.
He immediately used his martial skill.
"Heavy Sword Technique."
Seeing that Poison Sword Senior Brother had blocked his quick sword, Chu Xiaotian immediately changed his sword technique, delivering another powerful strike, heavy as a mountain, directly on the arm of Poison Sword Senior Brother, numbing his arm and forcing him back several steps to stabilize.
"I lose, here are your fifty points."
Poison Sword Senior Brother looked deeply at Chu Xiaotian and said calmly, then left the area.
"Next."
"Bang, bang!"
Chu Xiaotian defeated another second realm senior brother with two sword strikes, gradually becoming more exhausted. This time, he fully revealed his first realm strength.
"Damn, this kid hid his strength while fighting them."
Zhou Yang, witnessing this scene, felt played by Chu Xiaotian, his face turning extremely cold, hatred brewing in his eyes.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for spending 500 points, Draw Sword Technique mastered."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for spending 1000 points, Draw Sword Technique perfected."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, your sword speed has doubled! Speed determines everything!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for spending 500 points, Heavy Sword Technique beginner level."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for spending 1000 points, Heavy Sword Technique mastered."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for spending 2000 points, Heavy Sword Technique perfected."
"Ding! Reminder to the host, after spending 5000 points, you have 500 left."
Chu Xiaotian immediately used the five thousand points he earned from comprehending sword intent to improve his sword techniques significantly.
At this moment, Chu Xiaotian could feel that with these two sword techniques, and a 10% sword intent, he could even fight against a fourth realm martial artist!
"I'll fight."
Sister Fish finally chose to challenge, but ultimately lost.
"What? Chu Xiaotian actually defeated all second realm fighters?"
The higher-ups of Divine Sword Academy were shocked upon receiving this news.
"He's won against the third realm?"
"Now he's beaten half of the fourth realm fighters?!"
"He lost?! Due to the depletion of his spiritual energy, he ultimately lost to a fourth realm martial artist!"
The Divine Sword Academy's higher-ups were shocked by the continuous reports.
And the disciples in the square were astounded, their eyes wide and mouths agape.
This scene would forever impact them.
They began to doubt, was Chu Xiaotian
really just a newcomer?
With such an extraordinary record and talent, Chu Xiaotian might even become a direct disciple.
Then, even the outer, inner, and even core disciples would have to respectfully address Chu Xiaotian as senior brother.
Of course, Chu Xiaotian caused a sensation, naturally to attract the attention of the Divine Sword Academy's higher-ups.
To gain more recognition!
After his defeat, Chu Xiaotian registered his identity and then returned to his residence, choosing a sword peak to join in three days.
Back at his residence, the system's voice rang out.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining fame in the Divine Sword Academy, you've received a prestige gift pack."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring a minor enlightenment."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring a low-grade spiritual weapon."
...
Chu Xiaotian was delighted with the system's reward.
Finally, Chu Xiaotian used the minor enlightenment, while he saved the other treasures for later.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for advancing to the second realm."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for advancing to the third realm."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for advancing to the fourth realm."
After using the minor enlightenment, Chu Xiaotian directly broke through three minor realms, stepping into the fourth realm of martial arts.
Meanwhile, Chu Xiaotian recycled the unwanted treasures through the system's exchange feature, earning corresponding points.
This time, Chu Xiaotian understood the crucial role of sword intent in his prolonged endurance.
"Sword Intent increase by 1%, 2000 points. (Friendly reminder: Upon reaching 30% Sword Intent, you'll achieve the first level sword domain.)"
"Draw Sword Technique, perfected, cannot be improved."
"Heavy Sword Technique, perfected, cannot be improved."