As the sun began to set, another battle was about to begin at the Class A training ground.
Cao Jin, a powerful rogue cultivator, was already standing on the training ground, holding his bow with both hands, waiting for Duanmu Qian to enter the arena.
Nalan Ruode was somewhat worried, having already realized that Cao Jin was no ordinary person.
After investigation, everyone learned that Cao Jin possessed a lost archery technique, the Fuxi Transformation Arrow, whose power should not be underestimated.
"Be careful, don't put too much pressure on yourself, this is only the first round after all!" Nalan Ruode said.
Duanmu Qian nodded slightly, her eyes resolute, and gracefully landed on the training ground, standing fifty feet away from Cao Jin.
Cao Jin, with a quiver slung over his shoulder, called out loudly, "Miss Duanmu, are you ready?"
Duanmu Qian gave a slight bow, "Let's begin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Jin on the other side quickly reached for his quiver with his right hand, nocked a golden iron arrow, and fired it at Duanmu Qian.
The powerful Yuan energy enveloped the iron arrow, transforming it into the shape of a giant rabbit, moving at incredible speed.
Duanmu Qian was seeing such archery for the first time and dared not underestimate it. She used the "Five Winds and Ten Rains" technique, firing sixteen invisible arrows at the charging giant rabbit.
boom!
An invisible arrow pierced through the giant rabbit, accurately striking the arrow and blocking Cao Jin's first shot.
"My turn!"
Duanmu Qianjiao shouted, took a step forward, her aura surged, and her surging Yuan Power soared into the sky, causing her white dress to flutter.
He unleashed the sixth move of the Invisible Arrow Technique, leaving the user completely disoriented.
Thirty-two arrows were fired, blocking Cao Jin's retreat and forcing the latter to fight a desperate battle.
Cao Jin snorted coldly and once again drew his bow and fired a golden iron arrow.
After the arrow was released, it instantly transformed into a giant black bull, and as its body twisted, it blocked all the incoming rain of arrows.
Lan Hua frowned slightly, sensing that Cao Jin's archery skills were not only peculiar but also quite extraordinary.
"Is this the Fuxi Transformation Arrow?"
Duanmu Wudi's expression was somewhat solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "That's right, this archery technique is the long-lost Fuxi Transformation Arrow."
Legend has it that the arrow that transformed Fuxi was modeled after the twelve zodiac animals, each with its own unique characteristics.
The first arrow represents the Rabbit, emphasizing speed; the second arrow represents the Ox, emphasizing sturdiness and formidable defense!
Everyone was shocked, not expecting that a rogue cultivator would learn such amazing archery skills, and they were all worried for Duanmu Qian.
Duanmu Wudi looked at Lü Bu in the distance, who smiled slightly, making him wonder what the playful smile he had given that morning meant.
A loud bang was heard, and dust and smoke billowed up.
Cao Jin unleashed the most powerful and domineering move from Fuxi's Transformation Arrow, the Dragon Transformation Style, and once again fought to a draw with Duanmu Qian's Seven-Day Return.
Nalan Ruode's heart tightened, knowing that the next move would be the decisive one.
Suddenly, Cao Jin shouted and his body erupted with powerful purple energy once again.
His aura was rapidly escalating, and his strength was also increasing rapidly.
First, he broke through to the sixth level of the Pill God Realm, then to the seventh level, and finally stabilized at the eighth level of the Pill God Realm.
Duanmu Wudi's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise, "This is bad! Cao Jin has actually been hiding his strength!"
He had placed a restriction within his body; no wonder I didn't notice!
Nalan Ruode immediately became worried. The gap between a fifth-level Dan Shen Realm cultivator and an eighth-level Dan Shen Realm cultivator was simply too great.
No matter how much his wife insisted, she was no match for Cao Jin.
Lan Hua snorted to herself, "You, Cao Jin, are truly a dark horse. You've been hiding your true colors so well. You've got my style!"
Baxia transmitted his voice, "Brother Hua, I feel like this guy is a bit cheeky, just like you!"
Lan Hua was speechless, and could only give an awkward smile.
Not only did the Duanmu family not expect this, but the other two families did not expect it either. This rogue cultivator, Cao Jin, actually became the biggest anomaly in this martial arts competition.
The three leaders couldn't help but feel a headache coming on, and began to regret that they shouldn't have agreed to let the rogue cultivator join them.
"Good job, Brother Jin! You beat this little wench to the ground and let the three families know that we rogue cultivators are not to be trifled with!"
"Exactly! This little girl is so delicate, we should kidnap her!"
Nalan Ruode's expression changed drastically, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, and a terrifying aura swept over the several rogue cultivators.
Those who had been egging each other on felt a chill run down their spines and immediately shut up, no longer daring to utter a sound.
Cao Jin leaped forward, dodging several invisible arrows from Duanmu Qian.
His right hand quickly reached into the quiver, grabbed four arrows, and prepared to fire all four at once.
As soon as the four arrows were released, they immediately transformed into a tiger, a horse, a dog, and a dragon, their momentum surging and their attack fierce.
Duanmu Qian's expression changed drastically, and she quickly unleashed her strongest move, Eight Directions Wind and Rain.
Hundreds of invisible arrows were divided into four waves of arrow rain, shooting towards the four beast-like arrow blasts.
boom!
Several loud bangs were heard, followed by a delicate shout.
Duanmu Qian was struck by several powerful arrows, thrown into the air, and coughed up blood, displaying a poignant beauty.
Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed into the arena, accompanied by a dragon's roar.
The dark figure picked up Duanmu Qian, who was still in mid-air, and looked at the beauty with bloodstains on her chest, feeling heartbroken.
"I told you, don't push yourself so hard, you're going to get all injured!" Nalan Ruode said, dissatisfied.
Looking at the two of them, Lan Hua shook her head, thinking to herself, "Just spoil her then."
Cao Jin stood proudly in the martial arts arena, and was soon surrounded by many rogue cultivators. Amid cheers, he slowly left the arena.
Lu Bu looked at Cao Jin, his heart sank, and he felt immense pressure.
He snorted coldly and then led everyone away.
Cai Mingchong's complexion was also not good, but a strange glint appeared in his eyes, which quickly revealed a resolute and confident expression.
"Let's go, the real show starts tomorrow. We only lost one round today; there are still two more to come!"
After saying this, Cai Mingchong led his disciples away.
Duanmu Qian nestled in Nalan Ruode's arms, pouting as she said:
"I'm sorry, Grandpa, I still couldn't win the first round!"
Duanmu Wudi shook his head. "It's not your fault. Who would have thought that an ordinary rogue cultivator would not only possess a long-lost archery technique, but also hide his true strength?"
Cao Jin's cultivation has reached the eighth level of the Core Formation Realm; among the younger generation of the three families, probably none are his match!
Back at the villa, everyone gathered inside the room.
Because Duanmu Qian was defeated and suffered a serious injury, everyone's mood was somewhat low.
Although Lan Hua still appeared carefree, she was secretly plotting how to deal with this formidable enemy.
Although he had reached the fourth level of the Dan Shen realm after a period of arduous training, Cao Jin's archery skills were truly unique, and it would take some effort to defeat him.
Duanmu Qian changed into clean clothes and, with Nalan Ruode's help, entered the room.
"Ade, I'm just a little injured, there's no need to be so careful!" Duanmu Qian said reproachfully.
Nalan Ruode replied, "Your injury is my pain!"
Duanmu Qian rolled her eyes at him and said, "Grandpa, what should we do about tomorrow's competition?"
"I'll go tomorrow. Even if I'm crippled, I'll drag Cao Jin down with me!" Duanmu Zhi Qiu snorted.
Duanmu Rong shook her head. "Second brother, no, we've already lost a bit."
Even my third sister is no match for this man. If you lose, we'll be completely cut off from the chance to have a child with a bowel movement!
Duanmu Wudi said, "Cao Jin's cultivation is very high. Although he fought two battles today, he was not injured. He can recover after a night of quiet meditation and will definitely be able to play again tomorrow."
Of the three, none of them could defeat him!
Duanmu Wudi paused slightly, then looked at Lan Hua, "It seems we have no choice but to ask you, young friend, to take the lead!"
Duanmu Zhi Qiu asked doubtfully, "Brother Lan's cultivation level is not as high as Third Sister's, but the same as mine. Can he do it?"
Upon hearing this, Lan Hua laughed and said, "As expected, we still have to rely on me. Tomorrow, I will clear all obstacles for the aristocratic families!"
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