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Chapter — 160
The palm struck the side of Bai Shan’s broad sword with concentrated force. The violent collision shook the arena, sending a shockwave through the air and scattering dust in every direction.Bai Shan had been confident that his slash would force Guan Yu to retreat. However, the moment their attacks collided, his expression changed instantly.The force behind the palm strike was far greater than he had anticipated. The impact sent a violent tremor through his sword, numbing his arm, while the True Qi enveloping the blade shook violently.Bai Shan’s grip nearly slipped, and his body was forced to shift backward to withstand the pressure coming from the opposite direction.“What?!”Bai Shan’s eyes widened. He immediately tried to regain his balance, but Guan Yu had already moved.A blue palm shadow shot toward him once more.This time, Bai Shan had no chance to raise his sword in defense. He tried to channel his True Qi to reinforce his body’s defenses, but the flow of his energy was sti
Chapter — 159
Shortly after Sima Ruoxi returned to Xiao Chen’s side to recover her strength and savor her first victory, the atmosphere around the Outer Courtyard Main Square grew heated once more.The academy elders wasted little time calling the next participants to the combat arena.Several fierce matches followed one after another. However, the spectators’ attention was immediately drawn when the academy supervisor announced a match involving one of the most conspicuous figures among the outer-courtyard disciples.“Match Twenty-Three! Guan Yu versus Bai Shan!”Hearing her name called, Guan Yu snorted softly as she straightened her academy robe. She glanced briefly at Xiao Chen and Sima Ruoxi before lifting her chin with an expression full of confidence.“Watch closely,” Guan Yu said. “Your Senior Sister is going to show you how to finish a fight without wasting too much time.”Without waiting for a reply, the girl stepped forward. Her chin held high, she radiated the pride of the daughter of th
Chapter — 158
Sweat dampened Sima Ruoxi’s temples. Her breathing grew increasingly labored as she had to continuously channel True Qi to maintain her agility and control her sword.Whenever she managed to create a little distance, Lu Tian would charge forward again, forcing her to defend herself.Among the spectators, Guan Yu furrowed her brows. “Damn it, that fellow really isn’t giving Ruoxi any room to breathe!”Xiao Chen remained silent. His eyes closely followed every movement of the two participants.He could see that Sima Ruoxi was under tremendous pressure. However, she had not completely lost control. Although she continued retreating, she changed the angle of her sword several times, forcing Lu Tian to adjust his movements.There was something Sima Ruoxi was observing.Lu Tian was indeed aggressive, but whenever he launched a powerful punch, he always shifted his body weight forward.This made his attacks stronger, but it also required time for him to regain his balance before launching th
Chapter — 157
The murmurs among the disciples continued. They were discussing Xiao Chen’s victory over Mo Fan, but the lively atmosphere did not last long.The academy elders soon called the next participants forward to continue the matches.Several fierce battles followed. The remaining disciples gave their best to compete for the ten places in the inner courtyard.Some won through superior techniques, while others had to fight desperately to survive before finding an opportunity to turn the tide.After completing his match, Xiao Chen had returned to where Guan Yu and Sima Ruoxi were waiting. He sat calmly, observing the examination and occasionally studying the techniques used by the participants on the arena.Eventually, the academy supervisor’s voice rang out once again.“Match Eighteen! Sima Ruoxi versus Lu Tian!”Hearing her name called, Sima Ruoxi tensed slightly. She took a deep breath, trying to calm the pounding in her chest before rising from her seat.Beside her, Guan Yu gently patted h
Chapter — 156
Mo Fan immediately withdrew his hand after the first collision ended. A numbing sensation spread from his palm to his arm, causing his expression to change.He had never expected Xiao Chen’s simple punch to generate such tremendous force, even after he had channeled True Qi to strengthen his attack.‘What kind of physical strength is that?’ he wondered, staring at Xiao Chen with a wary gaze.As a Mid Martial Master Realm cultivator, Mo Fan was accustomed to relying on the Bone-Cracking Ice Palm Technique to suppress his opponents.The technique’s cold energy could not only injure the body but also disrupt an opponent’s energy circulation if an attack managed to penetrate their defenses.Yet the collision just now had made him experience a counterforce he had never anticipated.On the other side, Xiao Chen remained standing calmly. His gray robe had only fluttered slightly from the shockwave, while his breathing remained steady. Pseudo-Qi flowed stably through his muscle tissues and bo
Chapter — 155
Meanwhile, Guan Yu immediately folded her arms across her chest. “Hmph! Teach that arrogant fellow a lesson, Junior Brother Xiao Chen. Don’t let him leave the arena with his head held high after daring to look down on you!” Xiao Chen turned toward her. “As you wish, Senior Sister Guan.” Hearing his answer, Guan Yu nodded in satisfaction. Meanwhile, the opening matches began. The participants fought atop a hundred-square-meter stone arena, displaying the various martial techniques they had mastered. The clash of weapons, waves of True Qi, and the howling of fist winds filled the grounds in succession. Some matches ended in a short time, while others lasted longer because the two participants possessed comparable abilities. There were also disciples who were forced to surrender after sustaining injuries or exhausting their strength. Xiao Chen observed several matches while waiting for his turn. He did not rush to judge an opponent’s strength based solely on appearance. Ev
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