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Xu Feng was unable to subdue Fan Renjian, and Fan Renjian could do nothing to Xu Feng either. The two were evenly matched. For Xu Feng, this situation was inconsequential, but for Fan Renjian, it was different. This guy was used to showing off, and the prolonged battle had already tarnished his image.
Fan Renjian shouted loudly and intensified his attacks. His strength at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment was incredibly formidable, forcing Xu Feng to retreat repeatedly. The arena was small, and after only a few steps back, Xu Feng found himself at the edge, having to retreat along a curved path. It wasn't easy for Fan Renjian to land a decisive blow.
Xu Feng was also frustrated; he couldn't use his bow and arrows, and he didn't want to reveal the Wings of the Strange Dragon too early. He still had two Superior Spirit Swords in his ring that were not meant for public display. Any one of these items could change the tide of battle, yet he couldn't use them as he wished, stuck with a pile of treasures while being pressured by his opponent.
After ten minutes of attacking with little effect, Fan Renjian slowed down his offensive.
Xu Feng's heart stirred; even you get tired sometimes. With no other options left, he could only resort to old tactics and engage in a war of attrition. Rapid recovery was another skill Xu Feng acquired after completing the Five Elements Foundation. By alternating between offense and defense with a focus on Wood Element spiritual power switching mode, Xu Feng possessed an extraordinary recovery ability.
With his "charger," Xu Feng engaged in a war of attrition against the bare-bones Fan Renjian.
Although Fan Renjian couldn't defeat Xu Feng with his killing moves, his combat power was indeed impressive. The two exchanged blows back and forth for half an hour until Fan Renjian seemed to realize Xu Feng's intentions and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. He thought to himself that he didn't believe a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator could outlast him at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.
Both sides steeled themselves and tacitly entered into a marathon-style battle.
An hour passed, and the other two arenas had already begun their third matches while Xu Feng and Fan Renjian were still exchanging moves. However, both of their techniques had slowed down to varying degrees.
The spectators below, who had initially been excited, gradually became numb and eventually bored; one guy even fell asleep.
Even Black Wind Stronghold Master Half-Dead Bao in the stands began to yawn.
Another half hour passed, and the matches in the other two arenas concluded. The last group following Xu Feng was moved to Arena Three to start their match, which also quickly determined a winner.
In the entire venue, only Xu Feng's match remained as they fought desperately. The audience from all three arenas gathered around as if watching two fighting gorillas.
At this moment, Xu Feng was soaked through; even with the protection of the Five Elements, he was exhausted and panting heavily. Fan Renjian's hair was disheveled, his steps unsteady, and his complexion fluctuated between red and white—there was no longer any semblance of an image; he looked like a country bumpkin.
The match finally reached its climax as Xu Feng stepped forward and struck down Fan Renjian's ancient sword with one swing. Fan Renjian had no strength left to retaliate as Xu Feng sheathed his sword and grabbed him by the collar.
With a series of slaps echoing through the arena, Xu Feng struck Fan Renjian repeatedly until he resembled a pig's head.
Fan Renjian let out pig-like howls in response. He did not concede defeat, nor did the referee stop the match; the sound of slaps resonated throughout the venue while the referee pretended not to hear anything.
After an unknown number of slaps, Xu Feng finally collapsed to the ground. Fan Renjian, seemingly fueled by some hidden strength, continued to shout and roll around. Once high and mighty, he was publicly slapped dozens of times by Xu Feng, a humiliation worse than death.
Eventually, the rolling Fan Renjian came across the Medium-Grade Spirit Sword that had been knocked from his hand. Grabbing the sword's blade, he slashed it across his neck, blood gushing forth and staining his white robes.
Fan Renjian committed suicide!
"Yan Dasheng, step forward." The referee expressionlessly commanded the disciples to drag away the lifeless body of Fan Renjian.
With five rounds completed, nine champions were selected from the nineteen participants. The final spot was determined by Half-Dead Bao.
Half-Dead Bao was left dizzy and disoriented after Xu Feng's prolonged battle. Originally, a cultivator who had received a bye was supposed to compete against a disciple eliminated in the fifth round for the last spot in the top ten. However, Half-Dead Bao did not want to watch any more matches and directly awarded the final spot to the cultivator who had received a bye.
Among the final top ten, there were two at the Foundation Establishment Stage, four at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, and four at the late Foundation Establishment Stage. Notably, Wolf Knight represented Seven People. Xu Feng and Chapter, both at the Foundation Establishment Stage, were undoubtedly the biggest dark horses of this selection competition.
After a brief rest, the Loose Cultivators' Top Ten were taken to the most luxurious inn in Mist City for a celebration. This inn could be considered "five-star" within the entire Liuxiang Kingdom, specifically catering to cultivators and far superior to Baixian Pavilion in Xian City.
In comparison to Baixian Pavilion, Wanxian Tower was indeed a hundred times better.
The spirited Loose Cultivators' Top Ten followed Half-Dead Bao and two Guardians into Wanxian Tower. Guided by attendants, they turned this way and that until they reached their reserved private room.
During this process, passing staff members of Wanxian Tower greeted Half-Dead Bao and others politely. As they ventured deeper into the inn, the Loose Cultivators' Top Ten grew increasingly anxious; sweat beaded on their foreheads as they walked lightly, eventually huddling in their private room without daring to show off.
One scattered cultivator could no longer hold it in and stepped out to ask an attendant for directions to the restroom. The attendant politely informed him of its location, causing the cultivator to repeatedly thank him in fear. "I wouldn't dare! Thank you, senior brother! Thank you!"
Even an ordinary attendant at Wanxian Tower was a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator—how could they survive this? It seemed uncertain whether the Loose Cultivators' Top Ten were even qualified to be attendants here; it was quite a blow to their pride.
Seeing that he had sufficiently humbled the top ten, Half-Dead Bao instructed Qin Yougong to pour them Monkey Wine and said, "Now do you understand that there are talents outside of Daoist? Modern clerks are never lacking in talent; if you think you can look down on others because of your abilities, then those others will reduce you to dust."
Half-Dead Bao's rough demeanor revealed a philosopher's wisdom; however, his next words made one question if they had misheard him: Half-Dead Bao murmured, "And in Liuxiang Kingdom, talents like mine are indeed one of a kind..."
Noticing Half-Dead Bao's self-admiration again, Qin Yougong quickly explained: "Everyone shouldn't belittle yourselves. Wanxian Tower is one of the few major factions in Xuan Continent; even Liuxiang Kingdom's Six Major Sects cannot compare to Wanxian Tower. You all have worked hard these past few days; future glory for the Loose Cultivator Alliance will depend on everyone present." He raised his cup.
Everyone hurriedly raised their cups in modesty, suddenly becoming much more low-key.
"On October 15, the Liuxiang Immortal Path Conference will begin. This battle is crucial for the Loose Cultivator Alliance's reputation. I hope everyone can showcase their strength and not let the Six Sects look down on us scattered cultivators. Additionally, making it into the top four is vital; after the Final Four, we can secure more spots in the Otherworldly Secret Realm. The more people we have, the greater our strength, and the higher our chances of returning alive," Half-Dead Bao analyzed the situation for the top ten.
"Where will the competition take place?" Xu Feng, being a novice, was unaware of the details regarding the Liuxiang Immortal Path Conference.
Mo Shengyuan glanced at Xu Feng with confusion but explained, "The Liuxiang Immortal Path Conference is held on Wuhua Island. On October 10, we will gather in Mist City and then take the White Eagle from Spirit Beast Manor to Wuhua Island."
Everyone nodded in understanding. Qin Yougong took out ten Jade Tablets and handed them to the ten individuals, saying, "These are your new identity tokens. Remember to bring them when we meet next time."
The Jade Tablet is similar to the Wolf Knight token, with the only difference being that Wolf Knight has been changed to Tiger Warrior.
"Your names have been registered and reported to Wuhua Island. You will use your current names during the competition," Qin Yougong explained how to use the Jade Tablet.
After a satisfying meal, Half-Dead Bao gave another round of reminders and encouragement, bringing this Selection Tournament for Loose Cultivators to a close.
Xu Feng bid farewell to everyone and calculated that it was already time for Zhou Ba to deliver. He hurried to the passenger area of Spirit Beast Manor and took the White Eagle back to Xian City.
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