Martial Arts Overlord

"Impressive!"

"I’m afraid Shi Zhong might not withstand this sword."

On the peaks’ grandstand, a burst of exclamations erupted, and many were awed by Liu Changfeng’s successive sword moves.

This move, Purple Cloud Sky, came with great momentum, covering a vast range. Given how it appeared so suddenly, Shi Zhong might find it hard to dodge, and once unable to evade, he would inevitably be caught within an endless onslaught of sword qi. At that moment, any faltering would lead to defeat.

For a time, many believed Shi Zhong’s defeat was certain.

"I hope you can block this saber of mine."

Unexpectedly, faced with the relentlessly surging sword qi vortex, Shi Zhong didn’t dodge. Instead, he held his saber with both hands, glaring blue light erupting skyward from his body, tinting the air and manifesting mountain shadows.

"Shi Zhong has won."

Luo Feng’s eyes flickered, a thought arising within him that differed from most others.

Liu Changfeng’s successive sword moves were indeed extraordinary, with deep shrewdness, and his final, desperate counterattack was unexpected, enough to make most lose the will to resist.

Unfortunately, Shi Zhong was an exception.

From the outset of the encounter, Shi Zhong’s aura was as stable as a mountain, and his gaze remained unchanged.

If one were to use a metaphor, Liu Changfeng was a roaring river, while Shi Zhong was a majestic mountain range, standing firmly unmoved by the fiercest waves.

"Lone Rainbow Breaking Peaks!"

Leaning forward, Shi Zhong channeled all his strength into the precious saber in his hand, swinging it forward.

Rumble, rumble, rumble...

As Shi Zhong’s saber descended, a tempestuous momentum surged forth, evolving into an imagery of mountains crumbling and earth splitting. The seemingly endless purple sword qi instantly lost its edge before the saber light, shredded by the fierce qi force.

Pfft!

The storm of sword qi was split apart, and the blue saber light, like a long rainbow, remained unstoppable, charging at Liu Changfeng in mid-air with the power to cleave mountains and break peaks.

With a clang, it sounded as if a colossal hammer struck the mountain; Liu Changfeng’s protective gang energy was broken, sending him flying and spurting blood.

"Liu Changfeng actually lost."

"Shi Zhong’s saber intent is frighteningly formidable, breaking through the Nine Palace Purple Cloud Sword’s sword force in an instant. Liu Changfeng didn’t lose to cultivation or experience but in the realm of martial arts. Moreover, he underestimated his opponent."

"The strength of the Eight New Stars is indeed not to be underestimated. And this was just the seventh and eighth stars of the ranking. If it were the top few of the Eight New Stars clashing, it would be incredibly spectacular."

"Indeed, I’m also looking forward to that, especially Luo Feng and Leng Feifan. Previously, when they faced off at the Profound Weight Gate, neither of them used their full strength."

"That young member of the Wild tribe, his cultivation even surpasses Luo Feng, and his beast taming seems remarkable; he must be quite powerful too."

Liu Changfeng’s unexpected defeat left many temporarily unresponsive. After a while, a series of discussions broke out, and many began to focus on the Eight New Stars.

With his loss, Liu Changfeng flew back to his designated dragon pillar, looking dejected. Losing to Shi Zhong dealt a substantial blow to him.

There was a time when he was the peerless genius of the Six Southern Domains, garnering attention wherever he went.

And now, those he once looked down upon—Luo Feng and Shi Zhong—Luo Feng has become a celebrated figure in the kingdom, reaching heights he could only look up to. Now even Shi Zhong can easily defeat him. This disparity is hard for him to swallow...

Lin Hongyi withdrew her gaze from Liu Changfeng, glanced toward the direction of the Floating Snow Hall, and smiled at Luo Feng:

"I fear all the Hall Masters must regret not recruiting you as an inner sect disciple during the Twelve Golden Palace assessments."

Back then, Luo Feng achieved the top Martial Champion, yet during the selection of inner sect disciples by the Golden Palaces, he was repeatedly passed over, ultimately joining the Linglong Hall, which traditionally only accepts female disciples. This matter circulated widely in the martial world, and Lin Hongyi had also heard of it.

Luo Feng smiled faintly, remembering the times he was consecutively passed over.

Lin Hongyi glanced downwards, saying:

"It’s almost our turn. The annual advancement competition’s fiercest competition is always on the ninth and eighth layers. Your outstanding performance during the Three Trials makes the upcoming rounds unlikely to be easy. I’ve noticed many from the eighth layer eyeing you for a challenge; you best be prepared."

Luo Feng nodded, having already anticipated this.

The final ranking battle is only open to participants from the ninth and tenth layers, so in the preceding four rounds, competitors must strive to improve their rankings to enter the ninth layer and advance successfully.

Moreover, everyone is at an age full of vigor, and with many seasoned New Dragon List experts on the eighth layer, they won’t tolerate him standing above them.

Luo Feng anticipated numerous challenges would be directed towards him by then.

As the challenges on the seventh layer neared their conclusion, another duel piqued Luo Feng’s interest.

Someone challenged Su Rui from the eighth layer.

During the Hunting Assembly, if it weren’t for Su Rui using the Demon Core of the Devouring Yuan Giant Turtle to create the Devouring Yuan Realm, limiting the Half-step Grand Asura, Luo Feng wouldn’t have been able to claim the head of the Half-step Grand Asura. Hence, he had a deep impression of this girl rumored to be the princess of the Out Cloud Country.

The challenger to Su Rui was someone at the bottom of the seventh layer, not an unknown figure, but Yi Qing, a disciple from the Sky Sword Pavilion. His unpredictable sword techniques, specializing in exploiting enemy openings, made him notorious in the martial world, earning the nickname Star Pointing Sword. In the previous New Dragon List, he ranked nineteenth, just ahead of Su Rui.

On the dragon pillar.

Yi Qing, with eyebrows like swords, unsheathed his sword and gave a slight smile to Su Rui:

"Su Rui, you’ve made great progress this past year, ranking ahead of me. It seems in this New Dragon List assembly, your ranking will surpass mine."

The gems on Su Rui’s body jingled melodiously in the wind. Hearing his words, she pursed her red lips and said:

"Yi Qing, I know your strength isn’t much weaker than mine, so there’s no need to belittle yourself. If you really thought you weren’t my match, why challenge me? Clearly, you’re not willing to remain below me. But that’s just as well. I haven’t forgotten last year’s defeat."

Shing!

As she spoke, Su Rui directly drew her dual sabers from her waist, their edges glinting with faint azure light, occasionally emitting fine streaks of light under the sunlight, clearly not ordinary items.

"Make your move." Merging the dual sabers, Su Rui’s gaze sharpened through their blades.

"Heh heh."

Yi Qing chuckled, a gleam flashing in his narrow eyes.

Su Rui was right; he indeed wasn’t content. No one would accept being inferior to others.

"Then I won’t hold back, make sure you’re prepared."

Swoosh!

As he spoke, Yi Qing’s figure fanned out, seemingly weightless, crossing tens of meters in an instant, appearing before Su Rui, his sword tip vibrating.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

The air twisted, as a cascade of dazzling sword light pierced through, pouring down on Su Rui.

Swoosh!

The light in Su Rui’s eyes flickered, her figure sliding backward, dodging the oncoming sword rain. In her retreat, she slashed a cross mark in the air with her dual sabers, emanating a highly condensed azure glow.

"Eagle Strike Shattering Cloud!"

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