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"Alright, then I'll consider this round as my victory." Zhou Luofeng's face was somewhat pale, but he still smiled and said this before walking off the Arena. In terms of strength, the two were evenly matched. It was just that he had suddenly used a Sword Technique akin to a Secret Technique, which boosted his power and led to his win.
However, regardless of what transpired in between, everyone knew that Zhou Luofeng had emerged victorious this time, while Ouyang Zi had lost. This caused Tianwu Square to erupt in excitement. If the previous match between the Top Ten Experts and the Four Dark Horses had resulted in a Dark Horse's defeat, now it was a rebranding, proving that they were not inferior to the Top Ten Experts.
"Haha... we hit the jackpot this time. The Four Dark Horses are indeed extraordinary; they actually defeated the Top Ten Experts." Many people in the Audience Seats were excitedly cheering. "I hope Zhou Luofeng can keep it up and win a few more rounds!"
It wasn't just the audience who were surprised; the Contestants of the Rising Dragon Conference were also in shock. One of the Top Ten Experts, Ouyang Zi, had lost like this—it felt almost like a dream. Especially for those who were also Top Ten Experts, while they knew it was impossible for them to win all the time, they hadn't expected someone would lose so soon.
In their view, even if someone lost, it should have been to an opponent of equal standing. Now, however, losing to a newcomer who had suddenly emerged made it somewhat difficult for them to accept. At the same time, it awakened them; they no longer felt as relaxed as before.
At this moment, everyone understood that this Rising Dragon Conference was filled with hidden talents. The Top Ten Experts were merely on the surface; there was no telling how many equally strong opponents lurked in the shadows. Now that one had already appeared, no one knew when they would encounter another.
Ren Pingsheng kept his eyes closed, contemplating Wood's Profound Meaning. Just now, Zhou Luofeng's Wood's Profound Meaning had already reached five points, which greatly benefited him; he gained some important insights from it. The Wood's Profound Meaning that had been stuck at three points began to make gradual progress.
This brought him joy while also making him more serious. Naturally, he paid no attention to the outcome of the Match. He didn't care who won or lost; after all, they would all become rivals for rankings in the end.
That day he easily secured three victories without facing Xuanji Zi or Gu Huang. He wondered what they were thinking—were they planning to save their strength for the final Duel?
However, this was quite unfavorable for Ren Pingsheng. It meant that on the last day he would have to face two top experts consecutively. In terms of stamina, it could be quite taxing. Nevertheless, Ren Pingsheng knew that as long as he could defeat one of them, it would be enough; thus he didn't dwell on these matters.
The most intense opening of the third Round Robin was between Tang Danqing, one of the Three Dark Horses, and Xuan Yi, one of the Top Ten Experts. Tang Danqing only possessed High-Level Sect Realm cultivation while Xuan Yi had Half-Step Monarch cultivation; logically speaking, their Duel should have ended quickly.
Little did they know that Tang Danqing's strength was monstrous and nearly matched Xuan Yi's. It was unclear what Secret Technique he used; in any case, his attack power was terrifying—there were times when Xuan Yi didn't dare to confront him head-on. The two battled for a full minute before Tang Danqing's Secret Technique finally faded away and Xuan Yi won the Duel.
However, even so, Tang Danqing had every reason to be proud. A High-Level Sect Realm martial artist had managed to leave a Half-Step Monarch helpless and even inflicted some light injuries on him—something others would deem impossible had truly happened.
Thus, even though Tang Danqing lost the Duel, he still garnered widespread support. Among his group of competitors, he and Xuan Yi possessed the most terrifying strength; despite losing one match, he still ranked second and only needed to avoid losing to others to smoothly advance into the top fifteen finals.
The situation was similar in other groups; basically, the top two positions were already determined. Only Group Ten remained uncertain due to too many strong contenders yet to finalize their standings after today's Matches.
At this moment in Group Ten's Duel stood Gu Huang; he had just challenged and defeated his eighth opponent and now held seven points—the two points he lost were against Xuanji Zi. Now only one opponent remained: Ren Pingsheng.
After this match concluded, his nine challenges would be complete. This was also a crucial match; if he won, he would secure second place and advance smoothly. If he lost, then Ren Pingsheng would advance instead.
Ren Pingsheng has now challenged six matches and accumulated seven points. There are also Xuanji Zi and Gu Huang, along with another competitor. If he wins this match, it would be equivalent to winning two matches, bringing his total to eight points and securing second place.
As for the remaining expert, Li Daosheng from the Refining Sect, he has lost to Ren Pingsheng, Xuanji Zi, and Gu Huang. Therefore, he is currently ranked fourth and has lost the chance to advance.
"Great, I've always wanted to have a Duel with you, and now I have the opportunity," Gu Huang said excitedly as he looked at Ren Pingsheng in the distance.
"Unfortunately, you will lose this time," Ren Pingsheng replied calmly.
"Haha... as long as you have the ability, what does it matter if you lose? But if you don't have the ability, then the second-place position will be mine, and you'll miss out on the chance to receive a Reward for being in the top fifteen."
"Then let's see who wins and who loses; we'll know after we compete."
"Alright, then you'd better be careful." Gu Huang chuckled, swinging his Long Sword. Dozens of blade lights shot forward at incredible speed, flashing right in front of Ren Pingsheng.
"No need for testing." Without even raising an eyelid, Ren Pingsheng drew his Windscar Sword instantly. It trembled lightly a few times, shattering all the incoming blade lights into nothingness.
"Not bad, then I won't hold back." As he spoke, his aura began to change, revealing countless sharp edges as a chilling aura spread out.
"Horizontal Slash, slash!" Gu Huang shouted coldly. His Long Sword slashed horizontally, sending a wave of sword energy that tore through the Void. The boundless sharpness surged forward with a terrifying momentum.
"Wind Thunder Flash!" Ren Pingsheng frowned and slashed upward with his Windscar Sword. A flash of Sword Qi darted past at an even faster speed. The wind and thunder surged with unwavering momentum. This strike saw Ren Pingsheng channeling all of his Sixty-Five Percent of the wind-thunder fusion Artistic Conception.
Although he had comprehended the Four Parts of Wood's Profound Meaning, unfortunately, the Golden Principle countered it. Even if he used it, he would likely not know how to deal with an opponent using both Four Parts and Golden Principle. However, with a fusion at Sixty-Five Percent of the Wind and Thunder Realm, its power was still formidable.
In the entire Arena, one side was filled with endless sharpness while the other resonated with thunderous winds. The two forces clashed continuously, unable to gain an upper hand over each other. Boundless rumbling echoed throughout the Arena, captivating everyone present in the plaza as they watched in silence.
For the ranking of Group Ten, they had long been prepared for fierce competition; they just didn't expect that Ren Pingsheng, known as one of the Four Dark Horses, would be so strong that he could hold his own against an expert like Gu Huang, who was comparable to the strength of the Top Ten Experts.
It is worth noting that in their two matches against each other, while the first match between Gu Huang and Xuanji Zi was relatively good, in the second match they both suffered heavy losses before ultimately leading to a narrow victory for Xuanji Zi. This indicates that Gu Huang's strength is definitely not inferior to that of the Top Ten Experts.
Currently, the most renowned are the Top Ten Experts and the Four Dark Horses. The matches among the three dark horses have concluded, confirming their entry into the top two of their groups. Only one competitor remains: Ren Pingsheng, who happens to be placed in such a fierce group as Group Ten filled with "monsters," causing concern among many.
However, it seems that predicting who will win or lose is quite difficult. Many spectators and participating martial artists held their breath as they watched the outcome of this match unfold.
"Boom..." A violent roar erupted as powerful shockwaves radiated outward. In just two breaths' time, it seemed as if there was an unspoken agreement between them; both stepped forward simultaneously with terrifying momentum and collided together.
Ren Pingsheng's Phantom Body was constantly changing, and Gu Huang was also surrounded by numerous figures, moving at incredible speed. Although he was more defensive than offensive, he was still able to completely withstand Ren Pingsheng's peculiar Movement Technique.
"Scatter!" Gu Huang shouted lightly, and with a twist of his Long Sword, dozens of sword lights surged out, instantly shattering Ren Pingsheng's Phantom Body. Then, with a diagonal thrust, the golden sword light slashed towards Ren Pingsheng, who was not far away.
"Bang bang..." Ren Pingsheng used the Windscar Sword to deflect the sword light, his figure suddenly retreating. Before he landed, he swept the Windscar Sword, and boundless Thunder Sea engulfed the Arena.
This immediately blocked the pursuing Gu Huang. The complete Thunder's Realm, combined with the Thunder Sword Technique from the Thunder God Temple, was formidable. Even he had to spend a second breaking through it.
"What an opportunity! Heavenly Sword Third Style, slash!" How could he let such an opportunity slip by? The moment he landed, he brought down the Windscar Sword. A white Sword Qi was unleashed, momentarily freezing the air, and in the blink of an eye, the Sword Qi reached Gu Huang, who had just broken through the Thunder Sword Technique.
"Damn it, break for me!" Feeling a tightening sensation all over his body, Gu Huang unleashed his momentum. He horizontally positioned his Long Sword to block this Sword Qi, but he was still sent flying back, retreating for several dozen feet before stabilizing himself.
Just as he landed, thirteen more Sword Qi came rushing from all directions; it was Ren Pingsheng's Raging Wind Thirteen Kills! Forced to retreat suddenly, he swung his Long Sword repeatedly and managed to shatter three of the Sword Qi. Before he could catch his breath, a more powerful Sword Qi was already in front of him.
At this point, he had reached the edge of the Arena, with nowhere left to retreat or hide. With a fierce expression on his face, Gu Huang disregarded the incoming Sword Qi. He swung his Long Sword down fiercely, unleashing a terrifying force. "Heavenly Severance! Destroy!"
Although he moved swiftly and struck down with all his might, unfortunately, the Sword Qi was even faster. Just as his blade shattered half of the incoming Sword Qi, the other half struck him directly. He felt a sharp pain in his chest and realized he had been injured.
However, that one powerful strike unleashed five parts of the Golden Realm, carrying both intimidation and sharpness, overwhelming everything in its path. Even Ren Pingsheng's expression changed; he ignored the injured and flying away Gu Huang. With both hands on his sword, he slashed downwards. The effect of Storm Rising spread throughout the entire Arena.
Just as he stabilized himself and attempted to fly back into the Arena, Gu Huang was directly sent flying by the boundless Wind Blade. This time he didn't have time to steady himself and fell straight to the ground. The sudden change happened too quickly for him to react.
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