Although it was just an ordinary punch, the sound of Gang Qi tearing through the air still made one’s scalp tingle.
Ling Xiao did not use Gang Qi; he simply pushed the "Bull Demon Technique: Barbaric Ox Transformation" to its limit.
His body did not retreat but advanced instead, his fists pounding out continuously like the horns of a bull, like a terrifying hammer smashing incessantly.
He struck a very domineering pose as he directly smashed into Ling Yihang’s punch that was imbued with Gang Qi.
If one punch wasn’t enough to stop him!
If two punches weren’t enough!
After all, Ling Yihang’s normal punch, although terrifying in power, probably couldn’t be neutralized by the other disciples of Elite Hall without using Gang Qi.
The Mountain and River Martial Soul bestowed upon him formidable strength and a body, as well as True Qi that was several times stronger than martial artists of the same level.
To confront it head-on was absolutely possible!
In an instant, the sound of exploding air continued to ring out, causing smoke and dust to fly chaotically above the Martial Arts Platform.
The chaotic flow of terrifying True Qi and Gang Qi even blew away a flag on the Martial Arts Platform that weighed more than two hundred pounds.
Ling Yihang’s face changed slightly as he spoke, "To be able to block my punch that concentrated Gang Qi with just True Qi, you should be proud of yourself."
Ling Xiao said indifferently.
"I admit I underestimated you, but how will you block the next move!"
This time, Ling Yihang used Martial Arts.
Moreover, it was the Advanced Martial Arts skill, Sky Eagle Claw.
Unable to take down Ling Xiao in one move, he indeed felt somewhat surprised and a bit embarrassed, especially since his previous statements were a bit too confident.
This move was different. He saw his body soaring into the air, streaking across; his right hand took the shape of an eagle’s claw and directly aimed to grab Ling Xiao’s head.
At that instant, Ling Xiao felt as if he was not facing a person, but a flying demon beast.
This move was extraordinarily powerful; Ling Xiao did not dare to take it head-on, especially since the opponent was using Advanced Martial Arts combined with a Gang Qi strike. If caught, even if not injured, he would likely be controlled by the opponent.
Soaring Cloud Step was instantly deployed, and Ling Xiao’s body shot out like a flood dragon, leaving behind only a faint afterimage.
Ling Yihang’s claw struck the Martial Arts Platform, which actually could not withstand the force of the Gang Qi and cracked open.
Onlookers all sucked in a breath of cold air.
If that claw were to catch someone, wouldn’t it shatter bones?
Ling Yihang looked up to speak but suddenly saw a flash of red light before his eyes. When he looked up, what he saw was a red fist.
Advanced Martial Arts?
No, this was even more ferocious than Advanced Martial Arts!
It was close to the power of top-level Martial Arts!
In almost no time at all, it was right in front of Ling Yihang.
"I never said I wouldn’t fight back!"
Along with Ling Xiao’s voice, there was simply no avoiding this punch.
Ling Yihang’s eyes suddenly contracted as he realized he had truly underestimated Ling Xiao. Without even using Gang Qi, the opponent was terrifying.
It looked like he would have to bring out his real skill, or else he would be quite embarrassed today.
His second move, in fact, had only used fifty percent of his strength.
No disciple from Elite Hall had ever pushed him to this extent—Ling Yixue included!
With resentment, he struck, instantly increasing his power to seventy percent.
Yet he was still unwilling to reveal his full strength.
Ling Yihang’s punch was similarly domineering, and it directly collided with Ling Xiao’s fist.
"The one to get lost is you!"
Without any doubt, Ling Yihang’s body was rapidly flung backward, blood spraying from his mouth, tumbling several times in the air before he could finally land on the ground with great difficulty.
Ling Yihang looked at Ling Xiao on the Martial Arts Platform in shock.
"You’ve actually condensed Gang Qi too! And it’s so formidable!"
He had miscalculated; he had only used seventy percent of his strength, but Ling Xiao’s last punch had directly used one hundred percent.
With such a disparity in power, Ling Yihang was naturally defeated miserably.
Ling Xiao actually didn’t have it easy this time either.
Although he won, his Gang Qi was completely depleted, and his body felt terribly uncomfortable.
Truthfully, facing Ling Yihang, who had broken through to the Martial Vein Quadruple Layer, his victory was really a stroke of luck.
Ling Xiao said indifferently.
"How could he have also comprehended Qi Transformation into Gang, and it’s obviously much stronger than Ling Feng’s, second only to Ling Yihang!"
The chief judge was also shocked as he stood up once again.
The surprises Ling Xiao brought him were simply too numerous.
First, it was Basic Martial Arts reaching the Transcendental Realm.
Then, it was the Soaring Cloud Step.
After that, transforming True Qi into Gang Qi.
Now, it was nearly three Martial Veins fully condensed into a Gang Qi attack.
This was just too fierce!
Ling Yihang, defeated, felt unwilling and unconvinced, but his temperament was much better than that of Ling Feng.
He took a deep breath and said, "I admit I lost, but it was due to underestimating you. This fight was not satisfying, and I hope that in the final, we can truly test our strengths against each other!"
After speaking, he turned and left without any hesitation.
Those who knew him understood that he must be off to train. This defeat was a great humiliation for him, and he certainly intended to make a comeback in the finals.
"Ling Yihang versus Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao wins!"
The excited chief judge finally remembered to announce the result after some delay.
"My god, Ling Xiao actually won!"
"This is really unexpected. Even Ling Yihang, who has advanced to the Awakening Stage and reached Martial Vein Quadruple Layer, is not Ling Xiao’s match. Just how terrifying is Ling Xiao!"
"Yeah, it looks year’s finals are going to be exciting!"
"Wonder how far this dark horse can go!"
"This is what you call challenging beyond one’s level, it’s incredible, I’ve only ever heard about it, but never seen it before!"
"The dark horse defeated the number one talent of Elite Hall, the top fighter. Now, the number one of Elite Hall should be Ling Xiao, right?"
"Yeah! That’s so awesome!"
Although the elimination round had completely ended, the scene was boiling as if a volcano had erupted.
Ling Xiao defeating Ling Yihang, to many people, seemed an impossible feat, yet he did it.
Ling Yixue was also very excited, standing there, her heart unable to calm down for a long time.
About half a month ago, Ling Xiao was still a Martial Vein Single Layer martial artist, and now he had already surpassed her!
There was no need to fight, she knew she definitely couldn’t be Ling Xiao’s opponent.
In terms of the quantity and quality of Gang Qi, she was inferior to Ling Xiao.
Ling Yu spat out a mouthful of blood in anger.
Why could this little beggar become so strong!
Number one in Elite Hall!
Even if Ling Xiao’s progress were to stop at the finals, he had already created a miracle!
This feeling was suffocating Ling Yu!
"Ling Xiao! Ling Xiao!"
From below, thunderous cheers rang out. Ling Xiao, who had maintained an undefeated record in the elimination round, had indeed seen his popularity soar to terrifying heights.
He had overshadowed Ling Yihang, Ling Yixue, and Ling Feng.
After all, many people love to see a dark horse.
Most people are ordinary, and they crave to see someone break through barriers and shatter the rules!
So, without a doubt, Ling Xiao, who was bullied half a month ago, had now risen strongly and become their idol.
The number one in Elite Hall, truly deserved in name and reality!
Ling Xiao stepped down from the Martial Arts Platform, and the people below automatically cleared a pathway for him.
This was a show of worship and awe for a hero!
Ling Tieshou’s eyes revealed rage and despair as his tightly clenched fists finally loosened.
What use was anger, when Ling Xiao’s terrifying strength and rise had driven him to despair?
Ling Chong shivered with fear.
He had never dreamed that Ling Xiao would become so powerful, to the point where he could even defeat Ling Yihang!
Ling Fei chuckled wryly to himself and muttered, "Lucky I didn’t mess with him afterwards, otherwise it would’ve been bad."
Ever since he lost to Ling Xiao in Light-work Skill, he really hadn’t done anything excessive and felt secretly relieved.