Chapter 55: Leaf Wind Battles Leaf Sky

The scene fell silent, not a sound to be heard.

All eyes were fixed on Leaf Dust, filled with disbelief.

They had thought Leaf Dust wouldn't withstand Leaf Dragon's attack, but instead, it was Leaf Dragon who fell.

While the process wasn't surprising, the result was shocking.

Had the outcome been reversed?

Shouldn't it have been Leaf Dragon who defeated Leaf Dust in one move?

"How is this possible?!"

The most incredulous was Leaf Dragon himself. He had trained tirelessly for three months, even breaking through to the True Martial Realm and consuming True Spirit Pills. With his dedication to mastering the Shadowless Sword technique, he had undergone a qualitative transformation.

He had already surpassed renowned figures in the Imperial City like Liu Jiangmo and Ouyang Qingyun.

This battle was supposed to be his moment of glory, standing at the pinnacle of his era. Yet, the result was completely unexpected – being defeated in one move?

Even his prepared armor shattered. If not for the armor, he might have been dead by now.

"I once said that daring to challenge me as a warrior comes with a price."

"Your sword carries murderous intent, so today, I will sever the hand that wields it."

Leaf Dust's palm flicked, a bright stream of light flashing like lightning, followed by a burst of blood, accompanied by Leaf Dragon's terrifying scream.

He clutched his right arm with his left hand, crimson blood dripping incessantly. With just one hand and one sword, he lay powerless on the battle platform.

"Hiss!"

The audience's hearts trembled, and gasps filled the air!

"Daring to challenge me as a warrior comes with a price."

"Your sword carries murderous intent, so today, I will sever the hand that wields it."

The icy words and aura of the sword sent chills down everyone's spines!

"My son!"

On another battle platform, Leaf Sky's expression changed wildly, becoming extremely sinister. They hadn't even started their battle yet, and Leaf Dragon was already defeated by Leaf Dust. How could he accept such an outcome?

He had invested a great deal of effort in Leaf Dragon, seeking True Spirit Pills and personally instructing martial arts techniques. But to be defeated so thoroughly, losing in one move and even having an arm severed, filled him with intense killing intent.

"Boom!" Stomping his foot furiously, Leaf Sky seemed poised to rush out to protect Leaf Dragon and strike down Leaf Dust.

However, Leaf Wind's figure flashed, instantly appearing opposite him, blocking his path.

"The True Martial Realm, it seems you have indeed recovered!" Leaf Sky's expression was horrified as he stared at Leaf Wind.

Although he had suspected it, seeing Leaf Wind's recovery to the True Martial Realm still filled him with astonishment.

Not only him, but older figures like Liu Qianlang and Liu Qianchong also had slightly widened pupils.

Leaf Wind had been a prominent figure in the Imperial City in his prime, with extraordinary talent and rapid progress in cultivation. He had almost dominated an entire era.

But just when he was at the height of his glory, he seemed to have offended a formidable enemy, suffering severe injuries that caused his cultivation to regress. It seemed impossible for him to advance further. And now, he had truly recovered.

"Even so, you still don't stand a chance of turning the tide."

Leaf Sky's voice was cold as he glanced at Leaf Dust on the other battle platform, saying in a low voice, "You'd better restrain yourself. Otherwise, for the harm you've caused my son, I will seek retribution from your father."

"Ignorant," Leaf Dust shook his head with a cold smirk. As for Leaf Dragon, he didn't even deign to kill him.

"A mere ant isn't worthy of dying by my hands."

"Leaf Sky, let's settle our old scores today," Leaf Wind said solemnly, looking at Leaf Sky.

"You were already crippled, yet you dared to attempt re-entering the Imperial City. This will be the gravest mistake of your life," Leaf Sky's voice was icy as he lunged forward, unleashing a fierce gust of wind, releasing a violent aura.

In this moment, Leaf Sky was indeed filled with killing intent, not only defending his own position but also seeking vengeance for Leaf Dragon. Both Leaf Wind and his son had to die on this battlefield.

"It's your Leaf family that made the wrong decisions!" Leaf Wind's expression was stern.

Today, he would declare to the Imperial City and to the Leaf family that he had returned.

He was still the peerless genius who once overshadowed an entire era.

The Leaf family would regret their choices from the past.

"Sundering Golden Eagle Claw!"

Leaf Sky roared ferociously, countless eagle claw imprints hurtling down like a storm, aiming to devour Leaf Wind.

"What a terrifying storm of claws, covering the sky and blocking out the sun, truly worthy of being a Marshal of the Leaf family!" The crowd couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

Leaf Sky, seated as one of the two Marshals of the Empire, had already proven his strength. There were few who could match him within the Imperial City.

Leaf Wind remained unmoved, calmly observing the scene. To him, Leaf Sky's attack didn't even register.

This unexpected reaction surprised the crowd. Faced with such a terrifying storm of claws, how could he remain so calm? Was he seeking death or did he truly have confidence in himself?

"Seeking death!"

Leaf Sky sneered, increasing the force in his hands, expanding the storm's range. It was like a violent storm aiming to submerge Leaf Wind's tiny boat.

Leaf Wind's pupils contracted slightly. At this moment, he finally moved.

"Gale Step!"

His figure seemed to transform into a phantom, appearing next to Leaf Sky in an instant. His movements were incredibly elusive.

His steps were not large, but each step cleverly avoided the storm of claws, appearing effortless.

The terrifying storm of claws couldn't harm him in the slightest!

"What a formidable martial arts technique!"

On the viewing platform, Liu Qianlang and Liu Qianchong, two powerful figures, both showed a hint of surprise. Leaf Wind's footwork seemed perfect, effortlessly dodging the storm of claws.

Leaf Sky's expression began to change. He increased the force in his hands, expanding the storm's range even further, like a violent storm aiming to engulf Leaf Wind's tiny boat.

"Your aura is only at the True Martial Quadruple Realm. Even if you've trained in body techniques, how can you evade in the face of absolute power?" Leaf Sky's attack grew more ferocious, his claws turning into palms as he struck out with both hands.

"Gale Fist!"

However, Leaf Wind had already gathered his strength for one powerful strike. With a roar, the heavens and earth trembled, a tempest rising, and his palm imprint burst forth, shrouding the sky and crushing everything in its path, charging fiercely towards Leaf Sky.

At such close range, with the overwhelming might of his palm imprint, Leaf Wind's attack was truly terrifying.