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"Ha ha, I'm the last one. It seems there are no opponents left." Fei Hou said helplessly as he saw that the matches of the other four had ended.
"How can there be no opponent? Ren Shidi was the first to participate in the match and he won, so you two can just have a match together," Kong Zhan exclaimed, smacking his lips.
"Oh, that works too. I have no objections. I just won't know what Ren Shidi means..." Fei Hou agreed with a flash of his eyes.
He still wanted to compete with this opponent he valued. After all, they were all young and full of vigor, each one brimming with confidence, and none would easily concede to the other. This is the exuberance of youth, bold and brilliant!
"Sure, it doesn't matter who I duel with; it's all the same," Ren Pingsheng nodded in agreement. Since he participated in this ranking competition, he naturally wanted to spar and gain some experience.
"This kid is really arrogant; from his tone, it sounds like he looks down on everyone. How could he possibly be Fei Shixiong's opponent?" Lu Yang from Lingyun Peak muttered indignantly.
"Ha ha, after all, he won a match, so it's only natural for him to be a bit arrogant. But with Fei Shixiong around, I believe our Lingyun Peak will definitely take first place," Su Yuan said enthusiastically.
"Exactly! Fei Shixiong's strength is unmatched by anyone else. Once the duel starts, they'll know who Fei Shixiong is," Liao Yun chimed in confidently.
"I didn't expect to face Ren Shidi first. This time, I'm afraid your Azure Cloud Peak will come to an end here; I won't hold back," Fei Hou said with a gentle smile, but his words were straightforward and lacking any politeness.
"That's premature; let's talk after you've won," Ren Pingsheng replied unperturbed. He then shook his Black Iron Wood Sword and directly unleashed the Flying Spirit Sword Technique. Waves of Sword Light surged toward his opponent.
Fei Hou also stopped talking and immediately executed his Sword Technique, also using the Flying Spirit Sword Technique. However, it was evident that he had mastered some of its essence through his proficiency.
The two figures constantly intertwined, employing the same Sword Technique with remarkable skill. The spectators watched intently, occasionally revealing expressions of realization. After all, they often practiced this Sword Technique and could easily identify their own shortcomings.
In the air, the two swords clashed repeatedly, producing a continuous ringing sound. The Sword Light on the Dueling Platform flickered in and out like ghosts, making it hard to discern reality from illusion.
"What a great Sword Technique! I didn't expect Ren Shidi's Sword Technique level to be this impressive; he didn't even use his full strength in the last match," Fei Hou remarked in admiration.
He originally thought that his Sword Technique was undoubtedly the best among the Registered Disciples. However, after nearly half a cup of tea's time had passed, he realized he hadn't gained any advantage at all. Strangely enough, he felt as if Ren Shidi's Sword Technique was gradually improving during the duel, which left him somewhat astonished.
"Your Sword Technique is not bad either." Ren Pingsheng's expression became slightly serious. The opponent was the strongest swordsman he had encountered so far, almost on par with him.
However, this also excited him. Having such an opponent would allow him to identify the flaws and shortcomings in his Sword Technique. At least for now, it made him more proficient in the Flying Spirit Sword Technique. Sword Techniques could only be improved through practice and battle, allowing him to eliminate what did not suit him and become more adept.
"It must be an illusion!" Fei Hou shook off the strange thought in his mind, but he knew he could not delay any longer; he needed to end this quickly. With that, he gathered his Sword Momentum, instantly creating a hazy Sword Light, which was the first killing move of the Flying Spirit Sword Technique: 'Flying Spirit Illusion.'
Ren Pingsheng remained unfazed, his hand flicking to produce a hazy Sword Light as well, executing the same move: 'Flying Spirit Illusion.' Both were using the same killing technique.
The spectators were momentarily stunned but soon wore solemn expressions, realizing that the outcome would soon be determined. They all widened their eyes, watching for the next moves.
On stage, the Sword Light enveloped them as both figures flickered, searching for an opportunity. Suddenly, Fei Hou seized a flaw and used 'Flying Spirit Flash.' In a flash of Sword Light, his speed doubled and he appeared right in front of Ren Pingsheng.
Yet Ren Pingsheng wore a strange smile. The flaw he had just shown was intentional, meant to bait his opponent.
Fei Hou suddenly felt an ominous premonition but knew that pulling back now would only make him more passive. So he pressed on, thinking that with such speed, his opponent would surely be unable to block it.
At that moment, however, Ren Pingsheng's sword suddenly accelerated, matching Fei Hou's speed perfectly. At the last moment, he deflected Fei Hou's sword. Then with a flick of his Sword Light, he thrust towards Fei Hou's chest with even greater speed—this was 'Flying Spirit Flash,' executed without any pause.
"How is that possible?" Fei Hou's face changed dramatically. This killing move typically required a brief buildup before execution; otherwise, he wouldn't have used 'Flying Spirit Illusion' to confuse his opponent for a few seconds.
"How did he manage that? To use it instantly?" Faced with the unavoidable killing strike, he gritted his teeth and reversed his Spiritual Energy just in time to shift a foot sideways, narrowly avoiding the lethal blow.
But Ren Pingsheng moved with his sword without any hesitation and immediately countered with a 'Flying Spirit Slash.' Although he had practiced this move very little, it played an irreplaceable role at this critical moment.
Fei Hou had just escaped one disaster when he felt a chill behind him. Before he could use his Movement Technique to evade, he was struck by 'Flying Spirit Slash,' causing him to lose his balance. Then he felt a coldness at his neck—a sword was resting against his chest.
"I lost. But how could you use 'Flying Spirit Flash' instantly?" Fei Hou's face showed some reluctance, but he couldn't help but ask about the doubt in his heart. This was also why he lost; he needed clarity.
"It's simple; just build up energy in advance," Ren Pingsheng replied calmly as he sheathed the Black Iron Wood Sword without any concealment.
"How is it possible to gather energy in advance? Just now, we were still in the Battle! One careless move could lead to a loss."
"As long as you can slightly multitask, it's not particularly difficult," Ren Pingsheng said honestly.
In fact, he had come to this conclusion while cultivating under the waterfall. Ever since he discovered that refining his body under the waterfall could lessen the pain of cultivation, he suddenly wondered if he could operate the Body Refinement Technique while also practicing the Ancient Lan Divine Art. Wouldn't that reduce a lot of suffering in between?
The result was naturally quite challenging. However, heaven does not disappoint those who work hard. Although he couldn't operate both techniques simultaneously yet, he could briefly multitask. Even if it was only for a few seconds, it was still an unexpected gain.
"Uh... it seems I can't complain about my loss," Fei Hou said somewhat speechlessly. Multitasking like that wasn't something everyone could do.
"Haha, Ren Shixiong has won again! If we win one more match, we'll be first!" a disciple from Azure Cloud Peak shouted excitedly.
"Both of their Sword Techniques are amazing. Even though we're both using the Flying Spirit Sword Technique, I haven't even mastered the first six moves yet. What a difference!" another disciple murmured with a mix of helplessness and aspiration.
"It looks like I need to practice my Sword Technique seriously when I get back. I didn't realize it before, but watching these two Brothers Shi in this Match makes me see how powerful this Sword Technique really is," more disciples thought to themselves.
"It seems that this time the first place belongs to you. I wish you success," Fei Hou said, returning to his previous calm demeanor with a light smile.
"Thank you for your kind words. To me, it doesn't matter much; I just want to find someone to Duel with," Ren Pingsheng replied nonchalantly and then sat down to rest.
He still had one more Match left; if he won this one, it would be over for him, and the other Matches would no longer concern him.
"Fei Shixiong, are you alright? The Match..." Fei Hou was immediately surrounded by several others from below the stage.
"Heh heh, my opponent is very strong; losing isn't unjustified. If we fought again, I wouldn't be sure I could win," Fei Hou stated frankly.
"What about the next Match? This affects the final ranking," someone asked with concern.
"Don't worry; there won't be any problems in the next Match. The strength of those three is still somewhat inferior to mine."
"How is Junior Brother Ren's recovery? I can wait a little longer," Liu Wuyun asked solemnly as he saw Ren Pingsheng get up.
"It's already fine, thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Liu."
"Oh, then let's begin. I've been looking forward to this for a long time." With that, Liu Wuyun unleashed his Soft Cloud Sword Technique. The sword light flowed like clouds, light and ethereal, making it difficult to discern reality from illusion.
Experiencing this sword technique firsthand, Ren Pingsheng's eyes sparkled with brilliance. He had previously thought that the Flying Spirit Sword Technique was focused on agility and transformation, and he wondered if there were any elements borrowed from the Soft Cloud Sword Technique. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the variations in this sword technique were even more profound than those in the Flying Spirit family style, indicating there were indeed many aspects to learn from.
As he contemplated and observed the variations of his opponent's family technique, he memorized the opponent's moves after several rounds, thanks to his exceptional comprehension ability.
Gradually, Ren Pingsheng incorporated a new element of illusion and reality into his Flying Spirit Sword Technique, resembling clouds appearing and disappearing, adding even more variations to its agility!
Liu Wuyun felt this most acutely; the opponent's sword technique made him feel as if he were battling someone else using the same Soft Cloud Sword Technique. Yet the opponent was clearly using the Flying Spirit Sword Technique, which sent a chill down his spine. What kind of monster was this guy? How could he have learned his sword technique in such a short time? It seemed impossible!
"Could it be that he learned the Soft Cloud Sword Technique before?" This thought suddenly crossed his mind, and he soon felt that this possibility was more likely, easing his concerns.
"That's about enough; there's no need to prolong it any further." Ren Pingsheng had already grasped the essence of his opponent's sword technique and decided not to continue any longer.
He then executed 'Flying Spirit Illusion.' Whether it was inspired by the ethereal variations of the Soft Cloud Sword Technique or not, this time the effect was even more pronounced. The sword light enveloped half of the duel platform in a hazy glow, with sword energy crisscrossing and becoming even more confusing.
Liu Wuyun couldn't tell which sword light was real and immediately assumed a defensive posture. However, Ren Pingsheng would not give him a chance; he swiftly executed a Ghostly Light from the side, moving so fast that Liu Wuyun couldn't react in time. The attack struck him right at the waist.
"Ah! Junior Brother Ren wins! We are number one at Qingyun Peak! We are number one at Qingyun Peak!" The disciples of Qingyun Peak below immediately cheered in celebration. At the beginning, no one had expected this outcome.
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