Xuanwu War Sovereign

Chapter 381: Chapter 380: Defeated in One Move

"I know your Cyan Dragon Academy produced a remarkable figure this year, but unfortunately, being an Ordinary Level Alchemist doesn’t equate to personal strength!"

As Elder Chi Feng spoke, he discreetly glanced at the black-robed youth, a faint smile touching his eyes.

Qin Feng followed the voice with his eyes. He saw a young man in red robes, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight. He stood with his arms crossed, red Copper Rings encircling his biceps. His black hair danced in the wind, exuding an incredibly intimidating aura.

Beside Chi Feng stood a middle-aged man who resembled a clear breeze under a bright moon. This man had a fair, clean-shaven face and narrow eyes that, as they opened and closed, revealed a hint of shrewdness.

From the hushed discussions of the surrounding students, Qin Feng gathered that this was Elder Qingfeng from the White Tiger Academy.

There was also a woman in blue, who was Spirit Wind Elder from the Vermilion Bird Academy.

The All Stars Academy’s Grand Tournament had been held for several thousand years and had its own established procedures.

After the four Elders exchanged a look of open rivalry, they immediately invited the other visiting Elders to take their seats. By now, no fewer than several dozen Elders were present in the Elders’ seating area.

They were all major figures from the All Stars Academy, along with some disciples who had come specifically from the Star Sect to watch. Each one was a person of high status and significant influence.

Qin Feng scanned the geniuses around him. They were all sharpening their knives, looking exceptionally excited.

Listening to the excited chatter, Qin Feng’s gaze landed on three particular individuals in the Elders’ seating area.

Many of the Elders seated there were influential figures in the City of Many Stars, people who would normally be greeted with respect by anyone. Yet, this group of Elders didn’t dare to be neglectful toward the three individuals.

They would occasionally glance over, their eyes filled with a probing curiosity. It was clear these three held a status a cut above the assembled Elders.

From the words of those nearby, it turned out these three were from among the ten great Inner Sect Disciples of the Star Sect.

Yuan Chuxing, ranked ninth; Mo Zixi, ranked fifth; and Huo Lei, ranked third.

The ten great Inner Sect Disciples were rumored to be peerless prodigies, the most likely within the Star Sect to advance to the Martial Arts Giant Realm. In the Star Sect, they were known as the ten ’Little Giants.’ These individuals had extremely powerful backgrounds, capable of rallying supporters with a single call, and wielded immense influence. Each one was extraordinary.

After the Elders were seated, another Elder went on stage to announce the competition rules and rewards.

There were several types of prizes for this year’s tournament.

A set of True Martial Level, low-level cultivation methods.

The status of an Outer Disciple.

Three months of cultivation time in Dragon Spring Valley.

The most eye-catching prize was the last one: a fiefdom in a newly established town.

This was a newly developed town on the periphery of the Barbaric Realm. The value of such a fiefdom was incalculable, not to mention the ore veins and Fierce Beast resources around the town.

A town like this could easily support a thousand-year-old family.

Moreover, this was no ordinary town. It was located at the border of the Barbaric Realm, making it akin to an outpost into the Barbaric Realm.

The profits to be made were unimaginable, enough for a thousand-year-old family to reach even greater heights.

The rewards were so generous that even Qin Feng was extremely tempted.

As for the other competing disciples, their eyes were already shining, filled with a dense battle intent. They wished they could charge up right now, seize a spot in the top ten, and claim all the benefits for themselves.

After the rewards were announced, the grouping began, with ten people per group.

The Elders seemed to have decided in advance, as the Four Great Elders were intentionally separated into different groups.

Qin Feng was assigned to the first group, Ji Huang’Er to the second, Chi Ling’Er to the third, and Celestial Monarch Lu to the fourth.

As the four were separated, Ji Huang’Er glanced at the black-robed youth from a distance. Flames blazed in her eyes, her battle intent almost tangible.

Qin Feng’s first opponent was a disciple from the Xuanwu Academy.

His name was Chang Kun.

Once the opponents were announced, the competition officially began.

Chang Kun looked very ordinary, but the aura he exuded was not. He carried a long saber on his back, and his gaze was extremely domineering.

Standing on the arena stage, Chang Kun slowly unslung the long saber from his back. A pitch-black greatsaber appeared in his hand, its blade glinting with a cold light.

After he unsheathed the greatsaber, an iron-blooded Evil Qi naturally emanated from his body.

Chang Kun stared at Qin Feng with a cold and merciless gaze. "Qin Feng, I hear you’re a Fourth Grade Alchemist! Your strength must be propped up by Elixirs. That’s useless. A high Cultivation doesn’t equal great strength. I’ll show you that your so-called Cultivation crumbles before true power!"

Every true elite was a veteran of a hundred battles and possessed an unshakeable belief in their own victory. Although Qin Feng had previously displayed formidable strength, even defeating Zhao Xuanmeng and temporarily intimidating many geniuses, it still wasn’t enough to completely convince everyone, especially after the Starlight Spiritual Tide.

Chang Kun was one of them. He had already made up his mind to use this opportunity to completely suppress Qin Feng and show off his might in front of the Inner Sect Disciples.

He would use Qin Feng as a stepping stone to soar to the heavens.

Qin Feng remained expressionless, his gaze resting lightly on Chang Kun. Chang Kun was strong; his aura had already broken through the Condensing Vein Realm.

Qin Feng’s vast Divine Thought swept over him. Inside Chang Kun’s body were the auras of two Spirit Veins, emitting a faint yellow glow.

He also possessed a domineering Blade Intent.

The Domineering Blade Realm.

As everyone knew, those who comprehended Blade Intent or Sword Intent were often kings among those of the same tier.

However...

’Not nearly enough.’

What Qin Feng had condensed was not the ordinary Star True Power of the Condensing Vein Realm, but the Void True Power unique to experts of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm.

Setting aside its terrifying Primordial Level quality, the Void True Power alone was more than enough to easily defeat Chang Kun.

Not to mention the two Great Divine Abilities Qin Feng held as his trump cards.

Qin Feng closed his eyes, resting his mind.

Across from him, Chang Kun nearly exploded with rage. For Qin Feng to still have his eyes closed at a time like this—wasn’t this a clear sign of contempt?

Chang Kun’s face darkened, and killing intent surged in his eyes as he stared at the black-robed youth.

At that moment, an Elder walked up, glanced at the two on the stage, and then announced, "Begin!"

The moment the referee’s voice fell, Chang Kun’s figure moved abruptly. A hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes as he instantly appeared above Qin Feng’s head.

He soared into the air, gripped his long saber, and brought it down in a chop toward Qin Feng’s head.

Although Qin Feng’s eyes were closed, the instant Chang Kun leaped into the air, his powerful Divine Thought locked onto the opening revealed in that very moment.

’His abdomen!’

Without even opening his eyes, Qin Feng raised a hand. Suddenly, an invisible ball of light appeared in his palm. With a reverse press of his hand, the ball of light shot out like a meteor, striking the airborne Chang Kun in the abdomen in the next instant.

"Divine Ability: Earth Roar!"

This was a Divine Ability obtained from the Earth Giant Rhinoceros King. It was originally an ordinary Xuan Tier Divine Ability, but when condensed by Qin Feng using Void True Power, its might became terrifyingly great.

BANG!

A massive explosion suddenly erupted in mid-air, and the very Void trembled.

A figure was sent flying through the air.

THUD!

The sound of something heavy hitting the ground. With a CLANG, a long saber fell beside Chang Kun.

"Pfft!" Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Chang Kun lifted his head to look at Qin Feng, then his head lolled to one side, and he fainted.

Chang Kun, a disciple of some renown from the Xuanwu Academy, was defeated in a single move!

This scene left the many Elders, who had been ready to watch a good show, slightly stunned.