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Looking at the sword tip in front of him, Kong Rinjia's face turned ashen. It wasn't that he couldn't afford to lose; rather, Huang Chang's sword energy had injured his internal organs through his mid-grade Spirit Armor. Kong Rinjia clenched his mouth tightly to prevent blood from gushing out.
"New Moon Sect's Huang Chang wins." This time, there was no need for Kong Rinjia to admit defeat; the referee, also a disciple of Wuhua Island, made the decision on his own.
Kong Rinjia finally couldn't hold back any longer and spat out a mouthful of blood before fainting.
In the main stand, Chu Wushang complained, "Huang Chang's swordsmanship still lacks refinement; he failed to control his strength properly and unnecessarily injured his opponent. This is truly unacceptable." He also expressed his apologies to Hua Guinian.
Hua Guinian understood his meaning and wasn't angry. "It's all due to our island's Kong Rinjia lacking skill. I had already told him that if he couldn't make it into the top three in the island competition, he should be prepared for injuries. It seems my words have come true." Wuhua Island's fourth place against New Moon Sect's first place still brought some honor.
Chu Wushang was momentarily speechless by this counterattack.
The match on Platform Two had not yet concluded when Platform One quickly began its second round.
"Loose Cultivator Alliance's Ma Buyi versus Wuhua Island's Hua Du."
This was the highlight of the day. The Loose Cultivator Alliance seemed to have become Wuhua Island's designated sparring partner; this was already the fifth encounter between the two factions, with Wuhua Island holding an absolute advantage with three wins out of four battles.
The betting odds below showed that Hua Du would defeat Ma Buyi with odds ranging from one to nine, while the odds for Hua Du losing were completely erased—such a scenario was impossible; no one would bet on Hua Du losing.
Half-Dead Bao sat in the stands, boredly sipping Spiritual Tea. Since he drew Hua Du, the outcome of this battle had been predetermined. His only hope now rested on Xu Feng’s match in the afternoon, hoping that this dark horse could achieve something and secure a spot for the Loose Cultivator Alliance in the Final Four.
Ma Buyi stood opposite Hua Du, neither exchanging glances. Ma Buyi avoided looking at Hua Du to maintain his fighting spirit. The man who had yet to make a move exuded a fierce killing intent that intimidated weaker-minded opponents. Ma Buyi undeniably felt some influence from this.
Hua Du also ignored Ma Buyi, showing complete disregard.
"Begin!" The referee didn't want to waste time; he himself bet a thousand spirit stones on Hua Du defeating Ma Buyi with three strikes.
Ma Buyi took the initiative and swiftly unleashed thirty mid-grade Martial Talismans with a flick of his wrist. These were Martial Talismans used by Lin Fangxin that Ma Buyi had borrowed temporarily. As they exploded in space, each talisman represented a full-force strike from a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.
With a single throw, ten thousand stones; with thirty throws, three hundred thousand spirit stones.
Hua Du's expression remained unchanged as a set of Azure Wood Armor suddenly appeared on him. Thirty Martial Talismans struck the Azure Wood Armor without exception.
"Superior Spirit Armor! It's actually Superior Spirit Armor." This was the first Superior Spirit Tool to appear in this conference. No amount of Martial Talismans could break through high-grade Spirit Armor.
Originally, Hua Du could have dodged using his movement technique or directly shattered it in space with his sword, but he chose the most effortless method. Three hundred thousand spirit stones against six hundred thousand of Superior Spirit Armor; in the first round, Ma Buyi's Spirit Stone Tactics faced complete defeat.
In the next moment, Hua Du did not give Ma Buyi a chance. He struck with his sword in mid-air, causing Ma Buyi to retreat ten steps. This strike was identical to Fang Zong's but was more than ten times more powerful. Ma Buyi felt a sense of helplessness, with nowhere to retreat and no way to evade.
Hua Du's figure suddenly blurred, leaving only an afterimage at his original position. Ma Buyi hurriedly turned around, and Hua Du was already standing behind him, his sword striking like thunder. Ma Buyi almost instinctively raised his sword to block and retreated ten steps, returning to his original position.
Hua Du unleashed two strikes in succession; the first sent Ma Buyi back ten steps, and the second brought him back again. The positions remained unchanged, but Ma Buyi's clothes were already soaked through, beads of sweat dripping down like peas, soaking into the ground beneath him.
Hua Du raised his Medium-Grade Spirit Sword once more, employing a different sword technique but the same attacking approach. As he swung his long sword again, Ma Buyi similarly retreated ten steps and was pushed back to where he started.
After this exchange, Ma Buyi had lost the strength to continue fighting. A gaping wound marred his right shoulder, blood quickly pooling along his arm and dripping onto the stage.
"I concede," Ma Buyi said to Hua Du. "Thank you." With that last strike, Hua Du could have easily severed one of Ma Buyi's arms if he had wished.
"Wuhua Island's Hua Du wins!"
The disciples below cheered excitedly, jumping up and down in joy, while many others lamented with their heads in their hands. That's how gambling works; the winners are always few.
Hua Du's battle ended too quickly; the second match on platform two had just begun while this one was already over. Only one match remained for the morning session on platform two. The first match on platform two saw Wan Jian Sect's Gao Jingsong defeat Star River Sword Sect's Wu Fei to advance to the top eight.
The audience shifted their attention entirely to platform two, where chatter filled the air as excitement grew; the battle on stage was equally intense.
On stage were Guo Shan Sword Sect's Jin Dalai facing off against Star River Sword Sect's Shen Liang. Jin Dalai was only at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivation but displayed strength that rivaled Shen Liang at Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Both wielded Medium-Grade Spirit Swords, indicating they were key training targets for their respective sects.
The leader of the Star River Sword Sect, Lu Xianhe, was casually discussing the purchase of spirit beasts with several prominent figures, exuding an air of confidence. Qian Tuo was equally relaxed, munching on "Spirit Melon" while watching the competition.
In this match, both opponents were evenly matched, and they fought for over an hour until Qian Tuo finished three packs of snacks before a victor emerged. Jin Dalai from the Guo Shan Sword Sect had slightly better footwork, gaining a slight advantage during the skirmish. With this small edge, Jin Dalai ultimately defeated Shen Liang with a bit stronger spiritual power.
This exhausting battle left Jin Dalai physically drained. Fortunately, there were plenty of elixirs from Modern Clerk; otherwise, he might have had to concede in the subsequent matches.
At the moment Shen Liang lost, Lu Xianhe could no longer maintain his calm demeanor. Initially, it seemed promising for the Star River Sword Sect with three members advancing to the top sixteen, but unexpectedly losing two matches in one morning left them in a precarious position. Their only hope now rested on Yi Jiuzhou winning in the afternoon to salvage some face for the sect.
Fuming, Lu Xianhe called over a disciple and whispered a few instructions. Soon after, the disciple handed him a document. After reading it, Lu Xianhe murmured to himself, "This Yan Da is quite peculiar. This match cannot be lost; we can only..."
With Guo Shan Sword Sect securing a victory and a spot in the top eight, Qian Tuo was in high spirits. He beckoned a disciple and laughed heartily, "Go give this pack to Jin Dalai. That little rascal performed well; it was worth all the trouble."
Meanwhile, Lu Xianhe's face darkened as he called over another disciple and said sternly, "Go retrieve Shen Liang's Medium-Grade Spirit Sword. The sect's spiritual weapons should be given to promising disciples."
Half-Dead Bao nearly choked on his tea at that moment, almost spitting it out.
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