Chapter 47 Another Punch?
Elder Qiao Yunqiu kept her head down, listening to the bustling discussions of the disciples around her, sighing in her heart, knowing that Lin Feng couldn't possibly be a match for Wu Xiang.
Today, Elder Qiao Yunqiu had already witnessed too many of Heavenly Repair Peak's disciples suffer in defeat; her seemingly strong exterior was also marred with scars, and she couldn't bear to watch Lin Feng face a crushing defeat as well. But just then, Elder Qiao Yunqiu suddenly noticed the previously noisy square go silent.
Elder Qiao Yunqiu couldn't help but think sadly, Was Lin Feng defeated?
When she lifted her head and looked toward the platform, Elder Qiao Yunqiu's eyes widened.
Lin Feng stood on the platform with a faint smile on his lips, while the powerful Wu Xiang lay on the ground, his body convulsing violently, clearly no longer able to fight.
What on earth happened? What did I miss?
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"Damn, this kid's luck is too good, right?"
"Yes, just now this kid seemed to be scared stiff. He staggered to avoid Wu Xiang's attack, and somehow luckily dodged it, then landed a punch on Wu Xiang. How unlucky can Wu Xiang be?"
Soon, thunderous discussions erupted.
Naturally, no one believed Lin Feng defeated Wu Xiang with his own strength.
They all thought it was just Lin Feng's good luck.
"Heavenly Repair Peak disciple Lin Feng advances!" Grand Elder Zhaang Quan's voice rang out.
It was only then that Elder Qiao Yunqiu came back to her senses from the shock.
Everything was actually true.
Heavenly Repair Peak disciple, Lin Feng, had defeated Wu Xiang and advanced to the second round.
Elder Qiao Yunqiu's hands trembled slightly in excitement.
She had even forgotten when the last time a Heavenly Repair Peak disciple advanced to the second round was.
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The Heavenly Repair Peak disciples issued a resounding cry of excitement, their faces filled with surprise.
Lin Feng then descended from the platform, and Elder Qiao Yunqiu had already walked over, her excitement evident as she nodded and said, "Good, good, well done. Rest well and prepare for the second round."
"Hmm." Lin Feng nodded.
The first round of competition continued.
After about ten rounds, it was Tian Zhongdao's turn to take the stage.
Tian Zhongdao's opponent was Liu Fei from Asking Immortal Peak.
Liu Fei was a disciple with Cultivation at the Martial King Realm Third Level, the same as Tian Zhongdao.
"Swoosh."
Liu Fei moved, heading straight for Tian Zhongdao.
Liu Fei was very fast, instantly arriving in front of Tian Zhongdao, throwing a punch toward him.
Everyone then saw nine shadows of fists appear, bombarding Tian Zhongdao.
"This is Nine Kills Fist! One punch delivers nine shadow fists! It's a powerful secret technique from Supreme Yang Peak, and Liu Fei just joined Azure Cloud Sect three months ago, yet he has already learned Nine Kills Fist. His talent is really astonishing."
"Yes, then that Heavenly Repair Peak disciple is undoubtedly doomed."
Many discussed, already deciding the outcome of the battle.
"Wait, wait..."
Just as Liu Fei's powerful attack was about to strike Tian Zhongdao, suddenly, Tian Zhongdao raised his hands and shouted.
"What, no way? He's surrendering before the fight?"
"Indeed a 'genius' disciple from Heavenly Repair Peak."
Many people mocked with scorn.
Meanwhile, the faces of the several hundred people from Heavenly Repair Peak turned quite ugly.
Elder Qiao Yunqiu just sighed; she could understand Tian Zhongdao's choice—perhaps he didn't want to engage in futile resistance?
Even though Tian Zhongdao's voluntary surrender was quite embarrassing for Heavenly Repair Peak, Elder Qiao Yunqiu didn't blame him.
Who could blame him when Heavenly Repair Peak should protect its disciples, yet couldn't shelter these new disciples from adversity?
"Haha, you do have self-awareness; knowing you're no match for me, you choose to surrender."
Liu Fei retracted his fist and laughed triumphantly.
But to everyone's surprise, Tian Zhongdao landed a punch right away.
Bang.
That heavy and powerful punch hit Liu Fei right on the forehead.
Ah.
Liu Fei cried out in pain, fell on the ground, and passed out.
"What just happened?"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Wasn't that kid surrendering? Why did he suddenly strike and knock Liu Fei out?
"That guy," Lin Feng chuckled lightly, quite fit for Tian Zhongdao's character.
"Bastard! How deceitful! Clearly surrendering, yet you still attacked?" A disciple from Supreme Yang Peak angrily questioned.
After Tian Zhongdao knocked out Liu Fei, he was quite thrilled, not stuttering as he replied, "I just said to wait a moment, but I never said I was surrendering."
"Then why did you raise your hands?" Another disciple from Supreme Yang Peak continued with a grim expression.
"What do you care about others' business, can't meddle in others going to the toilet, let alone me raising my hands. I just wanted to scratch an itch."
With those words, Tian Zhongdao scratched his right hand with his left.
"Damn, that's shameless, really shameless."
Many people flipped off Tian Zhongdao, believing Liu Fei's defeat was hugely unjustified.
But the people from Supreme Yang Peak turned pale with rage, yet they could only swallow this bitter pill silently.
"Heavenly Repair Peak disciple Tian Zhongdao wins!" Grand Elder Zhaang Quan's voice announced.
"Kid, don't let me encounter you, otherwise, see how I deal with you."
The Heavenly Repair Peak disciple who questioned Tian Zhongdao spoke in a cold tone.
"That must be Wang Qian, right? I heard he's also a Martial King Realm Third Level disciple, but his Martial Soul is the Flame Martial Soul. Once he summons the Martial Soul, it's like a sea of flames burning the world; quite terrifying," a disciple said in a whisper.
"Exactly, it's Wang Qian, that guy is also one of the most notable genius disciples this year!"
"There's good drama coming up—if that Heavenly Repair Peak kid encounters Wang Qian, it will definitely be interesting."
Many people discussed eagerly.
Tian Zhongdao jumped off the arena.
Elder Qiao Yunqiu appeared extremely happy, although she also felt that Tian Zhongdao had won by a trick, a win was still a win.
The junior competition had always been about the result!
Not the process.
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"Congratulations, Senior Brother Tian."
Yuh Zi'ang and others came forward to congratulate him.
"You're too kind!" Tian Zhongdao responded with a fist salute.
Soon the first round of the junior competition ended, and the second round continued without delay.
"For the first match of the second round, Heavenly Repair Peak's Lin Feng versus Asking Immortal Peak's Shanyu Xuan."
The voice of Grand Elder Zhaangquan echoed.
"Eh, I'm up first?" Lin Feng slightly raised his eyebrows, leapt out, and landed on the arena.
And from Asking Immortal Peak, a disciple in green clothing also stepped forward.
As the top-ranked among the Azure Cloud Twelve Peaks, the disciples chosen by Asking Immortal Peak naturally possessed astonishing talent.
Shanyu Xuan was one of the best among them.
Shanyu Xuan had cultivated the "Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill."
When True Qi streamed out like a sharp sword piercing the void, its power once unleashed was remarkably strong.
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"Ha ha, boy, running into me, your good luck has come to an end."
Shanyu Xuan laughed heartily, stepping forward to press Lin Feng.
Everyone's attention was on the two competitors on the stage, including Divine Soul Peak's Elder Ween Hongyun. Initially, she wanted to choose Lin Feng, but thinking that his cultivation was lower and his cultivation talent lacking, she gave up on Lin Feng. Elder Ween Hongyun had thought Lin Feng would lose in the first round, but unexpectedly, Lin Feng won. Seeing Lin Feng fight again, her gaze also turned towards the stage.
Elder Qiao Yunqiu also looked towards the stage, her hands shaking slightly. Clearly, Elder Qiao Yunqiu was very nervous. Even though she knew that Lin Feng's chance to defeat Shanyu Xuan was slim, she still hoped for some miracle to happen.
"Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill!"
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Shanyu Xuan shouted lowly, unleashing the Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill. In the void, dense rain appeared, each drop turning into a sword Qi, stabbing towards Lin Feng, instantly enveloping him.
"That kid is done..."
Many disciples exclaimed.
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Shanyu Xuan's move, Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill, indeed had some unique features.
No sword was needed.
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The rain, of course, was not real water but was True Qi condensed.
True Qi condensed into the appearance of rain, turning into sword Qi.
This was the Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill.
Obviously, Shanyu Xuan was a cautious person, to prevent an accident like what happened with Wu Xiang earlier, thus he used his strongest move right from the start to instantly crush Lin Feng!
Watching Shanyu Xuan perform the Ten Thousand Rain Sword Skill, everyone knew that Lin Feng was undoubtedly doomed.
The dense sword Qi was essentially impossible to dodge.
"Ah, the outcome is just as expected..."
Elder Qiao Yunqiu sighed softly. Even though she had anticipated this outcome, she still hoped for a miracle, but now it seemed impossible. Now Elder Qiao Yunqiu only hoped that Lin Feng wouldn't get injured.
"It seems he is going to lose." Elder Ween Hongyun slightly shook her head, then stopped paying attention to Lin Feng, instead watching the battle that was about to end as if watching a play.
"Finish it."
Shanyu Xuan's lips curled into a faint smile.
That powerful punch was ferociously launched.
"Good..."
Lin Feng advanced with a step, his fist sweeping forward.
"Has this kid gone mad? He's using his bare fists to counter Shanyu Xuan's attack?"
Many shouted in surprise, looking at Lin Feng as if he was crazily suicidal.
"Lin Feng, don't resist it!"
Elder Qiao Yunqiu's face drastically changed, knowing Lin Feng would definitely get hurt if he resisted this strike.
But it was already too late for her to intervene.
"This kid is simply seeking his own death." Sikong Mo said with a cold laugh.
Many looked at Lin Feng with an indifferent expression.
Not only was this kid lacking in talent, was his mind also lacking?
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And just then, everyone saw Lin Feng, relying on his iron fists, sweep forward.
Clang...
The sound, like metal clashing, subsequently echoed.
Lin Feng's punch directly shattered the sword Qi formed from Shanyu Xuan's True Qi.
That devastating punch, without losing momentum, continued to hammer towards Shanyu Xuan.
"No, this can't be possible!"
Shanyu Xuan screamed in disbelief.
He quickly retreated, trying to dodge Lin Feng's punch.
But he found that no matter how he dodged, it seemed impossible to escape.
The next moment, Shanyu Xuan felt a tremendous force smash hard into his abdomen.
He almost passed out from the pain.
Shanyu Xuan cried out, falling to the ground with a thump, his face deathly pale, his body trembling slightly from the intense pain.
And the crowd that had been noisy just a moment ago, fell silent.
Shanyu Xuan, a genius disciple among the newcomers,
had been killed in one move!
Disbelieving gazes, filled with shock, turned towards Lin Feng on the stage.