Chapter 2817 - 2818: Sword Cuts the Heavenly Stairway
Chapter 2817: Chapter 2818: Sword Cuts the Heavenly Stairway
Now it’s been claimed by Xue An, how could he not be furious?
But he’s no fool. Through what just happened, he clearly understood the gap between himself and Xue An.
With a fan, he was no match for him, let alone barehanded.
The reason he’s roaring is completely for others to see.
Sure enough.
Just as his roar hadn’t ended, a sharp shout came from behind him.
"Trying to take something from our Thunderous Academy isn’t that simple!"
As the words fell, a sharp whistle came from above.
A long whip sliced through the air, aiming straight at Xue An’s back.
The speed was so fast that multiple phantoms appeared.
But before the whip’s shadow could strike, Xue An’s figure suddenly flickered and disappeared from the spot, reappearing several tens of feet away from the Heaven Staircase.
"Trying to run? It’s not that easy!"
After a cold snort, the whip that had missed seemed like a strange python, coiling and turning to wrap around Xue An once more.
And this time, the area the long whip covered was vast, directly blocking Xue An’s path.
At the same time, the person wielding the whip finally appeared.
This person was in red attire, with a strikingly beautiful face, clearly a beautiful woman in her thirties.
"It’s the Punishment Elder of The Thunderous Academy, Meng Dan!"
"Hiss, this crazy woman actually came too, Xue An is in for it today!"
Many people recognized this Meng Dan.
Because she’s a top expert of The Thunderous Academy.
If Tan Kexin represents the pinnacle of strength of the younger generation of The Thunderous Academy,
then Meng Dan is the pinnacle of strength among the older women of both The Thunderous Academy and the entire Xihua City.
Don’t be deceived by her beautiful appearance and graceful figure; her actions are extremely ruthless.
Especially with that long whip in her hand, known as the number one divine whip in Xihua City, possessing unpredictable power.
Today, Xue An provoked her, it’s unlikely he will get out of this easily.
Even Yun Lingxuan, who had always been composed, now showed a hint of worry in her eyes.
She wasn’t worried at all when Xue An was dealing with Tan Kexin.
Because she was sure that a mere fan-wielding scholar couldn’t stop Xue An.
But Meng Dan is different.
This is someone who many fear.
Although she believes Xue An can still win, if it delays too long, what happens if it spoils bigger plans?
Just as she was secretly anxious, Xue An, surrounded by the coils of the long whip, suddenly laughed lightly.
In the laughter, Meng Dan felt alarm bells ringing in her heart.
It felt as if she had been targeted by a deity, filling her with dread.
But despite being a woman, Meng Dan was exceedingly resolute, so she was not only startled, but quickly urged the long whip fiercely.
The whip tightened rapidly, trying to trap Xue An inside.
At the same time, she called out to Tan Kexin on the side: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and get on the Heaven Staircase!"
This remark reminded Tan Kexin, and he immediately rushed towards the Heaven Staircase.
The others surged up even more.
Because the time the Heaven Staircase appears is only about a quarter of an hour, if missed, there’s no place to cry.
Meng Dan’s plan was sound.
This young man in white was clearly a formidable rival for their academy. Seeing this, it was better for her to trap him here. As long as she could delay until the Heaven Staircase disappeared, no matter how strong he was, he would lose the opportunity.
But ideals are ideals, and reality is reality.
Just as Tan Kexin was rushing madly towards the Heaven Staircase, the smile on Xue An’s face suddenly vanished, then he stomped his foot.
Boom!
With one stomp, sword lights shot up all around.
The long-suppressed Red Lotus Sword Intent surged forth like tides, instantly shattering the long whip entrapping him into fragments.
Meng Dan groaned, spat out blood, and her face was filled with infinite shock.
No matter what, she didn’t expect this young man in white to not only wield a sword but to possess such formidable Sword Intent.
Not only was she stunned, but everyone in the scene was dumbfounded.
Shang Hairong trembled slightly, fear and relief showing in his eyes.
He feared how he had been tempted by Kou Zhengfeng to cause trouble at the Xiyue Inn that day, and if he hadn’t sensed the danger quickly, he might already be a dead soul under the sword.
Previously, Shang Hairong merely thought that Xue An was powerful, or else he wouldn’t have been able to crush Kou Zhengfeng into a meat patty with one hand, but he never imagined he had such unparalleled swordsmanship.
So after the fear came a sense of immense relief.
Fortunately! Fortunately!
He had the sense to withdraw his application voluntarily.
Otherwise, with his meager strength, he would’ve been heading to his death!
More shocked, and even more disbelieving, was Tang Xiao.
She stared blankly at the countless sword lights swirling around Xue An as if she had seen a visitor from another world.
How... how could it be possible!
How could this man have such terrifying Sword Intent?
Then she was overwhelmed by a deep sense of powerlessness.
In terms of literature, she was not as good as him; in terms of talent, this guy inspired the Qi Si headquarters as soon as he entered, now even his prowess was so unmatched.
How could she compete?
And just as Tang Xiao was feeling dejected,
Xue Anchong smiled slightly at the blood-stained Meng Dan, then unfolded the fan in his hand.
"You say your academy’s items are not easy to take, yet I’ve taken them, what now?"
Meng Dan’s eyes showed humiliation, but when she saw Tan Kexin leading the charge and about to reach the Heaven Staircase, her face showed a look of satisfaction.
The fan might be important, but it’s external.
As long as their disciple is the first to step onto the Heaven Staircase and achieve good results at the final literary conference, that’s worth more than anything.
But her perfect plan quickly fell apart.
Because just as Tan Kexin reached the Heaven Staircase and prepared to step onto it, a sword light swept diagonally across his path, scaring him so much he shuddered, involuntarily taking a step back.
The person closely following behind him didn’t know what happened, but seeing him suddenly stop, couldn’t help but feel joy, stepping forward trying to seize the lead.
But this person’s result was no different, as a sword light likewise swept past, forcing him back.
At the same time, numerous sword lights gathered under Xue An’s feet, forming a giant dragon that lifted him up, flying over everyone’s heads.
This scene caused a commotion among the distant onlookers.
But it wasn’t over. Just as Xue An crossed over to the Heaven Staircase, he didn’t step on it as people expected.
On the contrary, they only heard him sneer coldly.
"Heaven Staircase... Hah! You’re worthy?"
And then they saw Xue An’s Sword Qi transformed dragon burst forth, turning into a giant sword in mid-air, slashing downward.
Boom!
With a loud crash, the Heaven Staircase shattered into pieces, leaving only a path extending to the mountaintop.
This scene left everyone dumbfounded.
No one had ever shattered the Heaven Staircase during the final literary conference.
Is this even possible?
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