The bandages on the Stone Sword in the hands of the Ultimate Swordsman were slowly unraveling bit by bit.
Strange patterns began to emerge on it—it was a wide-bladed Stone Sword.
"The sword’s name is Iron Cutter..." the Ultimate Swordsman roared, the aura emanating from the sword blowing through his hair.
The moment this name was spoken, it immediately caused everyone to gasp in shock. Anyone who knew the Ultimate Swordsman naturally knew the Iron Cutter.
Even though it was called Iron Cutter, it could slash through anything effortlessly, not just iron.
And now, with the unsealing of the Iron Cutter, it signified the Ultimate Swordsman was truly beginning his battle against his opponent.
Everyone’s eyes were fixed on this scene.
"Boy, dying under my Iron Cutter Sword will be a true honor for you," the Ultimate Swordsman said coldly.
Tang Zhong could feel the overwhelming killing intent radiating from the Iron Cutter Sword, an oppressive force that weighed heavily on him.
Azure Dragon’s expression darkened slightly. This Ultimate Swordsman seemed even stronger than before. This battle—Tang Zhong likely had little hope of surviving.
At that moment, suddenly, Orianna’s phone rang. Glancing at it, she seemed to understand everything, then put her phone away and said, "Grandfather, the Federation leaders said that if we’re going to kill, make sure there are no traces left behind!"
"Understood!" Ogur nodded.
Orianna stepped forward and asked, "Grandfather, should we lend a hand to Wuji?"
"No need. Are you doubting the power of our Judgment Court? Don’t worry, nothing will happen to Wuji!" Ogur replied. "Back in the day, Wuji could slash mountains and sever rivers. Now, he can cleave through the Earth itself. That guy stands no chance against him!"
"Understood!" Orianna nodded.
Everyone in the Federation was aware of what was happening here at the Judgment Court this time. For figures like Tang Zhong and Azure Dragon, who had always been thorns in their side, killing them would be an ideal outcome.
At this moment, the Iron Cutter Sword was completely unsealed.
The entirety of the Stone Sword was fully exposed to everyone’s gaze.
As Wuji held the sword, the blade of the Stone Sword gleamed brilliantly.
Wuji swung the Iron Cutter Sword, and with just the first slash, the dazzling, massive Stone Sword blade tore through the air and came crashing down on Tang Zhong.
At the same time, Tang Zhong raised his Tang Sword to block.
In an instant, the Iron Cutter Sword accelerated further, slashing straight onto the Tang Sword.
The ground where Tang Zhong stood immediately exploded.
The marble floor shattered entirely into rubble, sending dust billowing into the air.
This was the Sword Qi released from the Iron Cutter Sword, rampaging wildly.
It was as if countless sword blades were ravaging the ground!
Another deafening boom, and a massive sword shadow appeared from the Stone Sword, crashing down.
The Earth itself trembled violently and collapsed, as though struck by an earthquake.
Everyone watching this scene felt their hearts tighten.
Azure Dragon and his group were especially worried, as Tang Zhong was still somewhere within that cloud of dust.
No one knew what had become of the two fighters now.
Suspended in midair, Xia Yuqing was even more anxious. If anything happened to Tang Zhong, she might never forgive herself for the rest of her life.
"He’s dead for sure!" Ogur sneered. "Any moment now, we’ll find his mangled and lifeless corpse!"
On the Black List Forum, derisive remarks were pouring in, especially since Seagull Country members far outnumbered other nationalities. Seeing Tang Zhong in this dire situation, they naturally ridiculed him with glee.
Families across Seagull Country watching the duel at home tightened their fists in excitement. "Thrilling! This is way better than any sports match!"
Meanwhile, the Federation’s reporters had already begun broadcasting sensationally.
They were the kind of people who would exaggerate any gain to its utmost limit.
Even Wuji, the Ultimate Swordsman, smirked.
This technique—Sky Seal—ensured no one could rival him once unleashed.
Wuji’s confidence was absolute.
He withdrew the Iron Cutter after his strike, yet the air over the battlefield was still teeming with flying blade shards.
It wasn’t until a long while later that peace returned, the Sword Qi dissipated, and only dust filled the space.
The area ahead was silent—perhaps Tang Zhong truly was dead. Could it be?
"He’s dead!" Wuji murmured to himself.
In an instant, the spectators erupted into commotion, not even bothering to verify whether this statement was true.
"As expected, that so-called Black List number one was all hype! I told you there’s no way he could be stronger than Lord Wuji!"
The reporters began publishing stories tarnishing Xuan Country’s reputation, dragging it through the mud in comparison to the Federation.
Even Ogur was walking forward, ready to congratulate Wuji. After all, any opponent who couldn’t defeat Wuji wasn’t qualified to challenge him, Ogur.
Azure Dragon and Li Linglong were still deeply worried.
"Uncle Dragon, could something have happened to Tang Zhong?" Li Linglong anxiously asked.
"Don’t panic. Let me check!" Azure Dragon replied, focusing his senses on the dust-covered area ahead.
There was no discernible energy fluctuation—had Tang Zhong truly perished? It didn’t make sense.
Suddenly, Azure Dragon’s eyes lit up. "No... he’s not dead!"
"What!" Li Linglong froze for a moment.
At that very moment, the dust began to settle gradually.
Tang Zhong appeared, standing firm with his Tang Sword in hand, completely unscathed.
This sight shocked everyone present, their faces contorting in disbelief.
Wuji, who had been about to sheathe the Iron Cutter, turned around to see Tang Zhong standing there as though nothing had happened. Shock overtook him. "How... how is he still alive? I felt his life force vanish just now!"
Even Ogur was astonished. A moment ago, he had deliberately sensed Tang Zhong’s life force and detected nothing; the absence of energy had signaled certain death. How was it possible that he suddenly reappeared now?
The reporters, who had been poised to write their headlines, were struck speechless, their words stuck in their throats.
The Seagull Country viewers were furious, ready to smash their TVs. Weren’t they just told he was dead? Why was he alive now?
Moments earlier, when Wuji’s devastating slash landed, Tang Zhong had executed an Instantaneous Movement directly in place, narrowly evading the attack altogether. In that fleeting moment, others were unable to sense his life force, leading to the current result.
Seeing Tang Zhong unharmed, Wuji abandoned the thought of sheathing his sword. Instead, he charged forward again. "Die!"
"You landed a strike on me—now it’s my turn!" Tang Zhong sneered coldly.
With that, he wielded his Tang Sword and soared into the air.
Heaven-Burning Slash. Cross Blood Slash!