Ongoing, outer disciple competition
"Begin!" the referee of the 6th arena signaled for the battle to commence.
Bai Long wasted no time. With a thunderous roar, he charged at Lu Yan, his muscles rippling with raw power. Lu Yan, anticipating the move, darted to the side.
His Swiftwind Physique and Agile Footwork made his movements fluid and graceful. Bai Long's attack missed its mark, his momentum carrying him forward and leaving him momentarily off balance.
Seizing the opportunity, Lu Yan struck with a series of rapid blows from his wooden sword, targeting Bai Long's exposed side.
A pained grunt escaped Bai Long's lips, but he quickly recovered, his defenses strong enough to withstand the assault.
With a mighty swing of his weapon, Bai Long created a gust of wind that countered Lu Yan's attacks, his Earthshaker Physique and Raw Strength generating immense power.
The crowd watched in awe as the two fighters clashed. Lu Yan's agility and quick reflexes allowed him to dodge Bai Long's powerful blows.
His attacks, though less forceful, were precise and relentless. Bai Long, on the other hand, was a force of nature, every move filled with raw power and aggression.
Despite their contrasting styles, the match was evenly balanced. Lu Yan's strategy was to wear Bai Long down, exploiting his slower movements and targeting his weak points. Realizing this, Bai Long tried to corner Lu Yan, using his size and strength to limit his opponent's mobility.
As the fight progressed, sweat began to drip from both fighters. It became clear that Lu Yan's tactic was working. Bai Long's movements grew sluggish, his breaths labored. Lu Yan, though visibly tired, maintained his composure, continuing his calculated assault.
Utilizing his Quick Calculation Technique, he analyzed Bai Long's attack patterns, predicting and countering with near-perfect precision.
The spectators nodded in appreciation of Lu Yan's strategy. They knew that relying solely on brute force without a proper mindset led to mistakes, and Lu Yan's ability to exploit Bai Long's weaknesses was impressive.
In a final, desperate move, Bai Long swung his wooden sword in a wide arc, hoping to catch Lu Yan off guard. But Lu Yan anticipated the attack. He ducked, evading the swing, and delivered a swift kick to Bai Long's knee, causing him to stumble. This move was a culmination of his Quick Calculation and Quick Reflexes.
With Bai Long off balance, Lu Yan seized the moment. He launched at his opponent, delivering a decisive blow with his wooden sword to Bai Long's chest, knocking him to the ground.
The impact was amplified by his Swift Swordplay, a skill that maximized the efficiency and speed of his strikes. If his weapon had been real, Bai Long's chest would have been pierced. The referee quickly intervened, declaring Lu Yan the winner.
Lu Yan's agile movements had tired Bai Long, whose physical strength was greater but whose stamina was lower. Bai Long's desperate attacks had given Lu Yan ample opportunities to counter, leading to his victory.
The crowd erupted in applause, impressed by Lu Yan's skill and tenacity. Even the sect leaders and elders nodded in approval, recognizing the young cultivator's potential.
Lu Yan extended a hand to Bai Long, helping him to his feet. They exchanged respectful nods, aware that many influential figures were watching.
Despite the non-lethal nature of the match, both fighters understood the value of the challenge and the lessons learned. However, Bai Long's regret was evident in his expression.
As the competition continued, each match brought its own excitement and drama. But for many, the duel between Lu Yan and Bai Long remained a highlight, showcasing their diverse talents and strategies.
Finally, it was Xinli's turn. Eager to fight, his hand itched for action after watching many dull matches. The referee's voice rang out, "Participant number 100, move forward."
Xinli and another boy entered the ring. The boy had blue hair and was almost the same height as Xinli, his face a mix of confidence and arrogance.
As Xinli approached the ring, a commotion arose, related to a recent assassination attempt where several disciples had died. But Xinli didn't care. His focus was on the boy next to him. He began to do light jumps to loosen his body tension.
On the other hand, Xiang's eyes glowed and her smile curled up beautifully as she saw Xinli, though no one noticed her expression until she mentioned the assassination incident.
"Isn't that the boy who was involved in the assassination? Thank God he's okay for the competition. I heard he was injured."
"Yeah, I heard too. But after that, he diligently cultivated and reached the bone forging realm, which is quite remarkable," another girl replied.
As their conversation continued, a chill spread through the surroundings, even though it was just a brief moment. Powerful individuals managed to feel the shockwave, even some elders sensed the potent aura.
"Why is this girl suddenly reacting?" Sect Leader Zhu Zhan pondered. He noticed her focus was on Xinli, piquing his curiosity. Now, his attention was also on Xinli.
Xiang was so talented that even the Sect Leader had considered accepting her as his personal disciple, though for now, the many emerging conflicts made him hesitate.
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"Hmm?" Xinli also felt the shockwave a little bit, and then he changed his attention towards the shockwave trying to see where it was coming from, then he saw Xiang's cold face.
But he felt that Xiang was in a kinda bad mood, and this was related to him, making him scared out of nowhere.
Gathering his resolve, Xinli smiled and waved his hand in a friendly gesture. "Hi,", making all the people confused, then people started to see the direction where he was looking, and they saw Xiang's face, she also smilingly nodded.
This brief interaction turned all the people's emotions upside down, they all thought ' wtf? Is this brat really talking to this cold beauty?' but no one voiced out, only a few ignorant did, if they realized how terrifying Xiang was, they would never.
"Hey…old grandpa, where are you looking at?" the green-headed boy, sarcastically remarked Xinli, without thinking consciousness, he also became jealous of their brief interaction, the real question who wouldn't?
The sarcastic remark made some people laugh, but they stopped laughing as they saw, Xinli's evil smile as if he gonna beat someone to their pulp.
"Alright, alright, we don't have time for this," referrer said to both of them, his tone was sharp. "Get into position. I'll count to three, and then we start.
[Name: Ma Sala
Race: Human
Bone Age: 20
Bloodline: Not awakened
Physique: Low-level Sky River physique (Blue - mid tier)
Spiritual Root: 8
Comprehensiveness: 7
Innate Talent: Low-level water manipulation
Cultivation Realm: Bone forging 3
Skills: Hydro blade, water bullets, Riptide Dash, water clone - Creates a duplicate of Ma Sala made of water, capable of fighting and taking damage before dissipating]
"Ohh... bubble gum... looks like, blood gonna mix with water," Xinli said calmly, cracking his knuckles as he spoke. His tone was cold and detached, devoid of any hint of warmth or emotion, setting a chilling atmosphere around him.