Ling Yihang, Ling Feng, peerless twin prides!
Perhaps the judges thought the same, so they intentionally arranged for the duel between Ling Yihang and Ling Feng to be the last one.
Of course, the duel between Ling Xiao and Ling Feng was also scheduled a bit later.
It’s only by letting the dark horse Ling Xiao go a bit further that the competition could become more exciting, right?
Ling Xiao didn’t let them down either. Before he met Ling Feng, he continuously won, even defeating several top ten members from Elite Hall.
His popularity was also rising constantly.
Finally, after Ling Xiao defeated all the top ten members besides Ling Yihang and Ling Feng, he encountered Ling Feng.
And the previous match was the encounter between Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue.
However, it didn’t last long.
After merely three moves, Ling Yixue voluntarily admitted defeat.
Ling Yixue’s discerning eye saw that even if she used Gang Qi, she would surely not be a match for Ling Xiao, and it was not worth it to waste Gang Qi on this fight.
"Now it’s getting exciting, both Ling Feng and Ling Xiao have defeated Ling Yixue, evenly matched indeed!"
"What nonsense about being evenly matched, Brother Ling Feng won by strength, while Ling Xiao just benefited from charity."
"Exactly, with Ling Xiao’s strength, how could he win in three moves? I’m guessing Ling Yixue thought she had enough points, so she deliberately conceded."
As expected, most people still believed that Ling Feng, who had used Gang Qi, was a bit stronger. As for Ling Xiao, his winning streak would end here.
"Ling Xiao, if you kneel and admit defeat, I can leave you unharmed, otherwise, you will spend at least a month in bed, not even thinking about participating in the finals!"
At this point, only three more matches were left before the end of the competition.
They were Ling Xiao against Ling Feng, Ling Feng against Ling Yihang, and Ling Yihang against Ling Xiao.
Even if Ling Xiao lost all matches, he could still advance.
So, the only way to prevent Ling Xiao from entering the finals was to inflict serious injury on him, completely crushing his hopes.
Ling Feng didn’t take Ling Xiao seriously at all, especially after defeating Ling Yixue. In his view, only Ling Yihang was worthy of being his opponent among all of Elite Hall.
Ling Xiao lightly smiled and said, "Originally, I just wanted to defeat you and call it a day, but since you’re so vicious, I might as well leave you in bed for a month."
He was speaking the truth; he hadn’t intended to intensify the feud, but the other party’s malice had changed his mind.
If others do not offend me, I will not offend them,
But if I am offended, I will surely retaliate!
Ling Xiao’s words immediately made Ling Feng furious. Even now, this boy dared to disrespect him!
Didn’t he think about it? If you’re already being stopped from entering the finals, why would anyone respect you?
Wouldn’t that be foolish?
The spectators below were also shocked.
They thought Ling Xiao had experienced Ling Feng’s fearsomeness, yet he still dared to confront him. Unless he had some real skills, it wouldn’t make sense.
"Enough talk, fight! When you’re lying on a sickbed, I might show some mercy and send some nourishing gifts over, hahaha!"
Ling Feng said through gritted teeth.
Ling Xiao was already tired of Ling Feng’s nonsense. His target was Ling Yihang.
Only by defeating Ling Yihang could he become the champion of the knockout round!
The number one of Elite Hall!
Only then could he truly stand proud and satisfied!
As for winning the grand competition,
Honestly, with his current strength, he did not hold much confidence, Ling Feifan was just too strong.
So, he still needed to continue training and improving.
Fortunately, there would be a few days of rest after the knockout rounds, and perhaps a breakthrough could be achieved in some areas!
Ling Feng had already drawn his longsword, which still looked plain and unremarkable, but it nonetheless sent chills down the spines of many observers.
The longsword lunged at Ling Xiao with extreme speed.
Ling Feng’s body movement technique also seemed quite strong.
"You better use your Gang Qi as soon as possible, or you won’t stand a chance!"
Ling Xiao only wanted to try and see what it felt like to battle a martial artist with Gang Qi.
The previous fights were too boring for him, presenting no challenge whatsoever.
"You’re not yet qualified!"
Ling Feng’s Gang Qi was not abundant, as only ten percent of the True Qi in his first meridian had condensed into Gang Qi.
Therefore, he didn’t dare to use it too much.
Of course, in his view, Ling Xiao didn’t deserve him using Gang Qi either; with his Great Perfection level of "Wind-swaying Willow Sword" combined with a highly accomplished advanced Body Movement Technique, he didn’t believe he could lose to Ling Xiao.
A strange sword shadow suddenly stabbed from below at Ling Xiao; the change was so fast that even Ling Xiao felt a bit surprised.
Of course, it was merely a surprise.
However, the onlookers gasped, believing that Ling Xiao was about to be defeated.
Ling Xiao’s expression remained indifferent, his right hand reaching out, pinching the tip of the sword between two fingers.
True Qi burst forth from his fingertips. With a sharp shake, Ling Feng actually felt a numbness in his right hand, his longsword dropped to the ground, and he himself retreated several steps away.
"He’s too strong, to repel Ling Feng so easily!"
The crowd was astonished.
Ling Xiao still stood there, as calm as before.
Ling Feng’s face was exceedingly embarrassed.
"I said, without Gang Qi, you stand no chance!"
Ling Xiao spoke lightly.
"This Ling Xiao is truly an oddity, a monster!"
The referee shook his head with a wry smile. He had thought Ling Feng was already quite formidable, quite the genius, but he hadn’t expected that without using Gang Qi, he would be entirely overwhelmed by Ling Xiao’s composure.
"Feng, use your Gang Qi; there’s no need to hold back!"
Ling Shisan’s voice rang out.
Picking up his sword from the ground, Ling Feng looked coldly at Ling Xiao and said, "Once I use Gang Qi, the speed and power of all my moves will increase several times. You are bound to lose!"
"I’ve just heard the same spiel, no need to babble on, just make your move!"
If it were not for the desire to improve his fighting skills in this battle, Ling Xiao could have definitely defeated Ling Feng right then and there, not giving Ling Feng any chance to use Gang Qi.
After all, for a martial artist at the peak of the Martial Meridian Third Layer, Gang Qi could not be utilized smoothly, and any that was used would be used up; unlike after reaching the Martial Vein Quadruple Layer, when True Qi is completely transformed into Gang Qi and can recover automatically.
True to his word, Ling Feng didn’t say anything more. With a flick of his sword, he already exhibited his Gang Qi.
Ling Xiao merely tilted his head to the side based on experience, and the Sword Qi actually tore a piece from his clothes.
"Such a fast sword! Such an unpredictable sword! Indeed, there’s been a qualitative change!"
Ling Xiao suddenly became excited. He knew that just relying on Transcendental Realm "Barbaric Bull Strength" would no longer be enough to deal with Ling Feng.
Even adding the "Bursting Qi Technique" would be useless.
The "Bursting Qi Technique" is most effective in the Awakening Stage, that is, below the Martial Veins Third Layer. Once Qi Transformation into Gang takes place, its effects are not as prominent.
If one broke through to the Martial Vein Quadruple Layer, entering the Gang Qi Stage, it would become completely ineffective.
So Ling Xiao didn’t actually want to overuse this secret method that lacked potential.
Fortunately, after the "Bursting Qi Technique" was devoured by the "Bull Demon Technique," the "Bull Demon Technique" inherently carried the bursting effect, making any martial arts executed through it twenty to thirty percent stronger, which was quite good.
"To think you could dodge my move, you’re impressive, but you won’t be so lucky next time!"
Ling Feng initially thought a single sword strike would defeat Ling Xiao, but it turned out to only tear a corner of Ling Xiao’s clothes.
His face showed some anger as he shook his longsword again, the sword shadows instantly transformed into several sword lights, like willow branches stabbing at Ling Xiao from different angles.
His sword technique wasn’t finished.
Wind-swaying Willow Sword!
The willow was the overt move!
The wind was the covert move, and the real killing move!
Few people could notice that among the swaying willow branches, a gentle breeze was passing through.