Chapter 1645: The Void-Shattering Finger
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two exchanged blows back and forth as their figures flashed across the arena, tangled together in fierce combat with neither side giving way.
Dozens of moves passed in the blink of an eye, yet no victor had emerged.
The disciples of Dongling Immortal Pool secretly grew excited.
"As expected of Senior Brother Xu Ming! He's handling this effortlessly. In less than ten more moves, that brat will definitely lose!"
"Tch! Liu Donglin talks so arrogantly, but he doesn't look that impressive after all."
The truly perceptive spectators, however, wore solemn expressions.
Fairy Qingping's snowy eyes carried a trace of worry as she quietly said, "Junior Brother Ling, Senior Brother Xu doesn't seem to be doing well. Liu Donglin's breathing remains perfectly steady, and his movements are completely organized. Every advance and retreat is controlled with precision. On the other hand, Senior Brother Xu's attacks have already started showing slight disorder. If this continues..."
Ling Feng looked at Fairy Qingping in surprise.
With her level of strength, she could actually notice flaws like these?
Suppressing his curiosity, Ling Feng nodded lightly.
"Both of them are still holding back somewhat, but Liu Donglin truly isn't simple."
Sure enough, before Ling Feng had even finished speaking, Xu Ming was already struck by Liu Donglin's Void-Shattering Finger and forced back with injuries.
Meanwhile, Liu Donglin remained standing in place without moving an inch. His face was full of contempt.
"With only this much strength, you still dare call this a sparring match with me? Hahaha!"
The disciples of Dongling Immortal Pool trembled inwardly.
This newly risen genius from Yunluo Sacred Land was terrifyingly strong!
Even Xu Ming, ranked fifth within the sect, had lost to him.
Xu Ming clenched his teeth tightly.
Although he had held back a fair amount of strength, who could say Liu Donglin had not done the same?
In fact, he had a vague feeling that Liu Donglin might even be stronger than Yuan Huaji.
Inside the pavilion, Ye Changge sat calmly while sneering coldly.
"Although Shi Haoxuan and Gu Changfeng are indeed very strong, the rest of Dongling Immortal Pool's disciples vary greatly in quality. If the others are all at this level, Dongling Immortal Pool can forget about securing five spots within the top ten this year."
"Exactly."
He Lingyun nodded as well.
He had previously exchanged blows with Liu Donglin once before. Against the same technique, he had managed to neutralize it easily and fight Liu Donglin evenly.
Yet Xu Ming had been blasted straight out of the arena.
The gap in strength was obvious.
Within Yunluo Sacred Land's camp, Wang Qian shook his head slightly.
"If Murong Bai were here, Dongling Immortal Pool might still be somewhat interesting. Junior Sister Yue, Junior Brother Yuan, later on focus mainly on the disciples from Wulei Sacred Land. Aside from He Lingyun, that female disciple beside Ye Changge is also not someone to underestimate. Junior Sister Yue, you should test her yourself later."
"Ah?"
Yue Huaqing had still been lost in thoughts about Ling Feng. Hearing Wang Qian suddenly speak to her startled her awake.
"Ah? What?"
"Junior Sister Yue, why do you seem so distracted?"
Wang Qian frowned slightly.
Yue Huaqing was a direct disciple of Yunluo Sacred Land's Sect Master. In terms of strength, aside from Li Yanluo and Ao Jue, she was second only to Wang Qian himself among all the disciples of Yunluo Sacred Land.
"It's nothing. I was just thinking about something very important."
Yue Huaqing took a deep breath.
The matter of the Five Emperors Seal was naturally of utmost importance.
On the other side, Helian Xiao's expression had grown grave.
He understood Xu Ming's strength very well. Although he himself was stronger than Xu Ming, the difference was not enormous.
Even if he had been prepared in advance, he doubted he could receive Liu Donglin's Void-Shattering Finger easily.
A bad feeling slowly rose in his heart.
Now that Xu Ming had lost, Dongling Immortal Pool only had him left who could still fight.
If even he lost, where would the sect's dignity remain?
At this moment, he finally understood why Ye Changge had deliberately provoked Murong Bai into heading to Absolute Heaven Peak to challenge those top experts.
Everything had been for this exact moment.
To humiliate Dongling Immortal Pool.
Grinding his teeth, Helian Xiao leapt onto the arena and cupped his fists.
"Junior Brother Liu possesses heaven-defying talent. I, Helian Xiao, would also like to seek some guidance!"
This battle was one he absolutely had to win back some face for the sect.
Even if it meant exposing part of his true strength.
Liu Donglin stood with his hands behind his back and sneered.
"Sure. But you seem to be the strongest disciple Dongling Immortal Pool has left, right? If even you lose, that'll be pretty embarrassing. After all, Dongling Immortal Pool is supposed to be the number one Sacred Land. How about this? I'll go a little easy on you."
"No need!"
Helian Xiao was thoroughly enraged.
He glared fiercely at Liu Donglin and roared coldly, "Take this!"
With a furious shout, Helian Xiao swept his left leg outward like an iron whip toward Liu Donglin.
To reclaim a victory and restore Dongling Immortal Pool's reputation, Helian Xiao immediately used his true abilities the moment he attacked, intending to crush Liu Donglin completely.
"Now this move finally has a little meaning behind it."
Liu Donglin spread his arms as sharp light burst from his eyes. For the first time, a hint of seriousness appeared on his face.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two collided head-on as violent explosions rang endlessly through the air.
In barely a few breaths, they had already exchanged more than ten moves.
"Damn it!"
Helian Xiao clenched his fists tightly.
He had already used his trump card, the Thousand Army Annihilation Leg Art, yet he still could not suppress Liu Donglin.
This man was at least ten years younger than him, yet possessed such horrifying strength.
Since when had Yunluo Sacred Land produced such a terrifying genius?
The battle dragged on relentlessly.
Even after more than a hundred exchanges, neither side could gain the upper hand.
Within Yunluo Sacred Land's camp, Chief Disciple Wang Qian shook his head and called out loudly,
"Junior Brother Liu, return. The purpose of this martial exchange gathering is simply to spar and learn from one another. Stopping here with a draw would be enough."
Wang Qian frowned slightly.
First, he did not wish to offend Dongling Immortal Pool too deeply. Although Helian Xiao was not particularly impressive, the top three disciples of Dongling Immortal Pool, especially Shi Haoxuan and Gu Changfeng, were terrifyingly powerful.
Second, Liu Donglin was one of Yunluo Sacred Land's hidden trump cards, someone with the potential to compete for a top ten position. Wang Qian did not want him exposing too much strength here.
Unfortunately, Liu Donglin was far too arrogant and conceited.
Throwing his head back, he laughed loudly.
"A draw? Hehe, does he deserve to tie with me?"
Helian Xiao also sneered repeatedly.
"I've only just started getting serious, brat. You still lack another ten years of training if you think you can force a draw with me!"
Both men were determined to win.
One fought for the honor of his sect, while the other was driven by overwhelming arrogance.
At this point, trying to stop the battle peacefully was probably impossible.
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