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In the morning, the Loose Cultivator Alliance had four matches, winning two and barely maintaining an acceptable record. According to Qin Yougong's investigation, both Wuhua Island and New Moon Sect had the best results with three wins out of four matches. Star River Sword Sect ended up with three losses, placing them last, while Guiyi Sect, Wan Jian Sect, and Guo Shan Sword Sect all had two wins.
The lunch break was short. Upon returning to their residence, Half-Dead Bao provided some temporary guidance on techniques based on the characteristics of the sects their opponents belonged to in the afternoon matches. Five members from the Loose Cultivator Alliance would compete in the afternoon, and two eliminated participants along with those who had already won would also be present to cheer for their teammates.
Xu Feng summarized his match against Zhang Yulang from the morning. With elites from various sects gathered here, winning was becoming increasingly difficult. Even if they lost this round, the Loose Cultivator Alliance would still secure a spot in the Otherworldly Secret Realm for themselves. However, Half-Dead Bao had worked hard to lead the Loose Cultivator Alliance and would certainly gain some benefits; there would likely be changes among the final ten participants in the Otherworldly Secret Realm, as evidenced by Huang Ying replacing Chapter.
If they could reach the Final Four, Half-Dead Bao would not dare to focus on himself despite any tricks he might play. The loose cultivators in the Final Four also possessed considerable competitiveness in the Otherworldly Secret Realm. Moreover, loose cultivators were sharp-eyed and certain actions could not be taken too far.
He reviewed the Combat Techniques of Water and Wood Dual Systems, memorizing them but lacking time for practice. At this point, he could only rely on improvisation; if that failed, then there was no other option...
For Xu Feng, however, treasures from the Otherworldly Secret Realm were of utmost importance.
Upon returning to Huiwu Island, the competition began on schedule. With sixteen cultivators eliminated in the morning matches and another sixteen advancing, there were significantly more disciples present to watch and cheer during the afternoon competitions.
As soon as the matches started, cheers erupted continuously.
Xu Feng did not have a match in the afternoon; he was primarily there to observe the strength of disciples from other sects.
“Loose Cultivator Alliance's Yue Xiyang versus Guiyi Sect's Qin Hanwen.” The referee signaled as both cultivators stepped onto the stage.
Yue Xiyang was previously a Wolf Knight; Xu Feng had noted him during the selection rounds. He was at Foundation Establishment Late Stage and specialized in Golden Attribute Cultivation Method, facing little challenge during selections.
“Please.” Yue Xiyang wore a tiger skin outfit that made him look like a hunter. Qin Hanwen from Guiyi Sect was tall and fair-skinned with delicate features that gave him an air of elegance. He completely ignored Yue Xiyang, snorting coldly as he drew his sword.
Qin Hanwen clearly remembered Xu Feng's humiliation of Guiyi Sect yesterday; a cold glint of hatred flashed in his eyes. He wielded a Medium-Grade Spirit Sword at Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
Yue Xiyang's expression turned serious as he unsheathed his Low-Grade Spirit Sword.
In terms of equipment quality, Yue Xiyang was at a disadvantage with a lower-grade sword. However, equipment did not equate to combat power; no one could assert that a Medium-Grade Spirit Sword would definitely triumph over a Low-Grade Spirit Sword.
“Kill!” Qin Hanwen showed no refinement as he raised his spirit sword and charged forward first. Yue Xiyang met him with his own sword, and they immediately engaged in battle.
The two figures intertwined and separated rapidly; oddly enough, there were not many loud clashing sounds from their swords. Dressed in tiger skin, Yue Xiyang moved up and down like a frenzied tiger, his movements swift and unmatched—one hit could potentially kill his opponent. Qin Hanwen wielded his spirit sword with disdainful confidence, treating the tiger like a sick cat.
Xu Feng had evolved from being an advanced practitioner and quickly recognized Yue Xiyang's passive stance. Both were at similar levels; Qin Hanwen relied on his Medium-Grade Spirit Sword to forcefully confront Yue Xiyang at every turn while Yue Xiyang avoided direct confrontation using agile footwork to dodge attacks. Although this tactic was flexible, it consumed more spiritual energy.
Qin Hanwen had no intention of playing a guerrilla warfare; he was a genuine master of the Guiyi Sect, far from the "connected individuals" like Arched Eyebrows. He participated in this competition as one of the disciples specifically named by the Elder Council, bearing the glorious mission of leading Guiyi Sect into the Final Four.
“Golden Snake counterattack.” Qin Hanwen swiftly launched a downward strike, taking advantage of Yue Xiyang's forward-leaning posture. He executed a horizontal slash aimed at the neck. Yue Xiyang sidestepped, but Qin Hanwen suddenly switched his grip from a standard hold to an inverted grip, unexpectedly encircling Yue Xiyang's neck with the sword tip. With a gentle pull, Yue Xiyang would be in grave danger.
Yue Xiyang reacted quickly, wrapping his long sword around Qin Hanwen's arm, managing to pin Qin Hanwen's sword with a direct block just in time. His right arm pressed down on Qin Hanwen's right elbow, leaving Qin Hanwen unable to advance or retreat and unable to move his sword blade, while his own right hand was also immobilized.
The two shifted from swordplay to close combat.
With a loud shout, Qin Hanwen threw a punch at Yue Xiyang's abdomen. Surprisingly, Yue Xiyang did not dodge and retaliated with a left punch aimed at Qin Hanwen's abdomen. With their upper bodies restricted by their swords and arms, both could only strike at each other's midsections.
“Bang! Bang!” Each landed a punch on the other. Qin Hanwen, seemingly unfazed, threw another punch. Gritting his teeth, Yue Xiyang responded with another blow. It was as if they were betting on their stamina; one punch after another, each hit landing solidly, resembling two fighting children who would be dogs if one backed down first.
The audience loved this kind of brawl—the whoosh of fists cutting through the air, the dull thuds against flesh, and the beast-like roars filled the arena as spectators cheered wildly.
After several punches, Xu Feng noticed something was off; Yue Xiyang’s punches were growing weaker, blood trickling from his mouth. Although he continued to fight back, he was clearly nearing his limit. In contrast, Qin Hanwen showed no signs of fatigue; his punches remained strong and his smile grew more pronounced.
“That guy is wearing mid-grade Spirit Armor,” Mo Shengyuan remarked quietly to the other loose cultivators. “Yue Xiyang is also wearing armor, but it’s low-grade.” The Golden Core Stage cultivator had already identified the issue.
This battle was lost due to equipment!
Despite gritting his teeth and continuing to trade blows, fire seemed to blaze in Yue Xiyang’s eyes while Qin Hanwen’s gaze turned colder. The referee stood nearby; if Yue Xiyang admitted defeat, he would separate them immediately.
However, Yue Xiyang remained silent. On the main stage, both Half-Dead Bao and Chai Longbo nodded in agreement; such a man was respectable even as an opponent.
“Loose Cultivator Alliance concedes.” Finally, Mo Shengyuan signaled to the referee. The referee grasped both swords and pulled them apart.
As soon as they were separated, Yue Xiyang’s body went limp and he collapsed onto the stage, losing consciousness.
“Victory goes to Guiyi Sect Qin Hanwen!”
Ignoring the fallen Yue Xiyang, Qin Hanwen pointed arrogantly at Xu Feng, declaring, “Listen up, you’re next.”
Next up is you!
He indeed remembered the disgrace of Arched Eyebrows. It wasn't entirely his fault; Xu Feng had defeated Arched Eyebrows with a single sword strike, leaving the Guiyi Sect humiliated. Although Arched Eyebrows had only come to make an appearance and had no real hope of winning, as a disciple of the Guiyi Sect, being defeated by someone else with a single strike was something that had to be avenged.
As for who would be next, it was uncertain; the next round of competition would be decided by drawing lots. Xu Feng actually hoped that he would be the next one. An opponent who held hostility towards him would only pose a greater threat if left unchecked.
"Let's hope so," Xu Feng said, directing his words at Qin Hanwen. "Don't worry, I can defeat you even without Spirit Armor." The last part was exceptionally loud, and all the disciples from other sects heard it.
"So he was wearing protective Spirit Armor; I thought he was really impressive."
"Yeah, if I were wearing Spirit Armor, I wouldn't even feel embarrassed to fight him."
"What do you usually wear when you fight?"
"Clothes..."
Qin Hanwen walked down from the stage step by step, trembling as he went.
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