The Martial Arts Platform was showcasing a scene reminiscent of a cat playing with a mouse.
"How is this possible, Ling Xiao is using only Basic Martial Arts to firmly suppress Ling Ziran!"
"What kind of monster is this guy!"
Even the slowest person could see that Ling Xiao could defeat Ling Ziran within a few moves.
He didn’t do so because he was practicing!
Ling Ziran’s complexion turned ashen, his True Qi rapidly depleting, and he had reached the point of utter exhaustion.
He couldn’t believe it!
He couldn’t believe the current situation, the Ling Xiao opposite him was like a mountain.
And he was more like a clumsy wild boar.
No matter how many times he charged, he couldn’t make the mountain budge in the slightest.
"Stop fighting, the outcome has been determined!"
From the judges’ seats, someone spoke out loudly.
"No! I haven’t lost yet! Not yet!"
Ling Ziran roared almost frantically, then continued to attack.
The judges sighed, having only the power to make suggestions, not to enforce them.
Unless Ling Ziran was knocked off the Martial Arts Platform or admitted defeat himself, the match would not be considered over.
"What do you guys make of this match? I’m a bit puzzled, a Martial Artist with Martial Veins Third Layer using Basic Martial Arts to press hard on someone at the Martial Meridian Third Layer Peak using Advanced Martial Arts, this defies common sense!"
A judge frowned and asked a few others.
"Ling Xiao is composed and restrained, his True Qi is profound, and his actual combat experience is even richer; his Basic Martial Arts have already entered the Transcendental Realm! While Ling Ziran may be at the Martial Meridian Third Layer Peak, his True Qi is inferior to Ling Xiao’s and he is impulsive, lacking adequate combat experience. Even though he uses Advanced Martial Arts, he can only exert about fifty to sixty percent of its power."
An older judge stroked his beard as he spoke.
Clearly, this person was the most respected among the judges, and his words carried significant weight.
Though he couldn’t see Ling Xiao’s true strength, his basic judgment was not wrong.
"Basic Martial Arts reaching the Transcendental Realm? Is there even such a thing in Basic Martial Arts?"
The Transcendental Realm implied a state of sublime mastery.
In the realm of Martial Arts, it is generally believed that only Top-tier Martial Arts have the potential to reach the Transcendental Realm.
For Basic Martial Arts to be practiced to Great Perfection was already commendable, but to ascend to the Transcendental Realm? There’s simply no precedent or method for that.
"To be honest, I don’t know how he did it, but looking at the way he uses his moves, they’re almost flawless! That’s exactly the hallmark of the Transcendental Realm!"
What he said was correct, ordinary people practicing Martial Arts could not possibly achieve perfection.
Even if they reached Great Perfection, they were still only capable of unleashing ninety percent of the power.
After all, this is closely related to the human body and a person’s aptitude.
However, entering the Transcendental Realm allows one to execute a Martial Art to absolute perfection, without any flaws!
Even with Basic Martial Arts, one could corner the opponent, especially if the opponent is not very formidable.
"If that’s the case, doesn’t it mean he could defeat anyone in the world with just Basic Martial Arts?"
"That’s not necessarily the case, Basic Martial Arts are still Basic Martial Arts after all. Even if they’re taken to the Transcendental Realm and exhibit their full potential, they have their limits. He can handle a half-baked Ling Ziran no problem, but if he were to face Ling Feng, Ling Yixue, Ling Yihang, and others, it wouldn’t be the same."
"I see, but why waste so much time elevating his Basic Martial Arts to the Transcendental Realm, what reason could he have for that?"
"Of course there’s a reason, compared to Advanced Martial Arts and Top-tier Martial Arts, if there’s a method, reaching the Transcendental Realm with Basic Martial Arts is easier, and that helps accumulate experience for practicing Advanced and Top-tier Martial Arts."
The respected judge remarked with emotion, "This Ling Xiao, who has always been inconspicuous, suddenly rose in the last half month, truly a rare genius in our Ling Family, his future is boundless. What’s most valuable is that he’s not even fourteen yet, but he already possesses the composure and maturity of a master, which is indeed rare."
"Hmm? It looks like it’s finally coming to an end!"
As he spoke, he suddenly turned his attention to the Martial Arts Platform above.
At this moment, Ling Ziran was already running out of breath, his continuous bursts had left his True Qi completely depleted.
Ling Xiao shook his head, such a sparring partner was no longer qualified.
It was time to end the fight.
He suddenly thrust out his right hand, pinching the tip of something with two fingers, and then kicked Ling Ziran squarely in the chest with one foot.
Ling Ziran had no ability to defend himself and could only watch helplessly as his body was sent flying backward to crash heavily onto the ground outside the ring.
"Ling Ziran, you’ve severely injured so many Ling Family disciples, you have no right to continue advancing!"
Ling Xiao stood on the Martial Arts Platform, triumphant and spirited.
Meanwhile, Ling Ziran lying on the ground below was groaning in pain.
His ribs were completely broken, and he had sustained serious internal injuries.
Continuing to compete was simply out of the question.
He had to either forfeit or be defeated once more and eliminated.
Those were the only two possibilities.
In any case, Ling Xiao really didn’t Ling Ziran—they were from the same sect, yet he fought so ruthlessly. It was better for him to roll out of here sooner rather than later.
"Well done, Brother Ling Xiao!"
"Long live, Brother Ling Xiao!"
This action once again increased the number of Ling Xiao’s supporters.
"Combatant 9588 wins, achieving a streak of ninety-seven consecutive victories!"
The people at the referee’s seat were all shocked.
The outcome of this match was indeed far beyond their expectations.
"See, see! Didn’t I tell you? Brother Ling Xiao defeated Ling Ziran using just Basic Martial Arts! That’s so awesome!"
"It’s truly unbelievable. He actually did it, and won too..."
The supporters of Ling Ziran were in a dreamlike state, with some pinching themselves hard several times to make sure they were not dreaming.
He was already the center of attention at the grand competition, and now he became an even greater focal point.
"Hehe, Senior Yi Xue, you really have sharp eyes to predict such an outcome."
The female disciples beside Ling Yixue were also incredibly surprised.
"Hmph, it’s nothing so great. No matter how well one cultivates Basic Martial Arts, they are still just Basic Martial Arts. How could that trash Ling Ziran compare with me!"
A cold snort suddenly came from the side. It was Ling Feng.
"Brother Feng, you must avenge me!"
At this moment, Ling Yu clinging to Ling Feng’s side no longer had the qualifications to advance. He looked bitterly at Ling Xiao in the distance, wishing he could slice his opponent to pieces.
"Rest assured, little sister Yu, just focus on healing your injuries!"
At this, he suddenly looked towards Ling Xiao and shouted loudly, "Ling Xiao, if you have the guts, secure a hundred consecutive victories and advance. When you face me, I will let you know that your dog crap Transcendental Realm Basic Martial Arts are nothing but trash!"
His voice carried directly from the stands to the Martial Arts Platform above.
It seemed deliberate.
Because he was brimming with confidence and had never considered the possibility of losing.
"Don’t worry, to handle you, Basic Martial Arts will suffice!"
Ling Xiao was confident too. As long as Ling Feng had not yet condensed Gang Qi, he could definitely secure victory purely with Wild Ox Power.
It’s just that he might need to use the Soaring Cloud Step.
After all, Ling Feng was not Ling Ziran. He was at least three times stronger than Ling Ziran. Using just Basic Martial Arts would indeed be a bit tough, but in combination with the Soaring Cloud Step,
It would be more than enough!