"Old Man Tianming?" Who is he?
“Elder Tianming is an elder of a reclusive sect, a master of the Heavenly Realm, with profound internal strength,” Li Fei added. “When Elder Tianming was young, he was a ruthless and bloodthirsty demon.”
"The Great Demon?" Ji Xiaoxiao asked, puzzled.
Li Fei said disdainfully, "Old Man Tianming was originally a disciple of a minor, insignificant sect. He stole the sect's prized treasure, slaughtered all his fellow disciples, and made progress in his cultivation. Later, his strength increased greatly, and he was recruited by his current sect. After killing countless people, Old Man Tianming made all his past deeds disappear and settled down to become an elder of a sect."
Ji Xiaoxiao knew something about Elder Tianming, so she stretched her body before the final match officially began. Ji Xiaoxiao stepped onto the arena, but Elder Tianming was nowhere to be seen.
"Hey, you guys, are you still going to compete? No need to admit defeat so early. I have other things to do and don't have time to waste with you." Ji Xiaoxiao revealed her shameless nature.
Gu Jing gripped the armrest of the chair tightly, deciding not to hold a grudge against Ji Xiaoxiao.
Ji Xiaoxiao waited another minute before Elder Tianming finally arrived.
Looking up, peach blossoms were falling everywhere, and an old man with a white beard and silver hair descended from the sky.
That entrance was absolutely stunning!
“You little girl, spouting such nonsense, take this move from me.”
Before anyone could even say "start," Elder Tianming made his move first.
"Patriarch Gu Jing, this is against the rules! He has violated the rules! The referee has already said 'start'!" Li Fei was furious when he saw Elder Tianming suddenly launch an attack and preemptively strike.
Gu Jing remained unmoved and said, "The battlefield is ever-changing; as long as we win, that's enough."
Is this a sign that they're planning to renege on their promise?
Li Fei glared at Gu Jing, then turned his gaze back to the arena.
Although Elder Tianming struck first, Ji Xiaoxiao was no pushover. Her blow was weak and limp. Ji Xiaoxiao dodged to the side, then launched a flying kick, perfectly avoiding the attack and successfully launching a counterattack.
"You've got some skills."
Old Man Tianming blocked the flying kick, then pushed Ji Xiaoxiao with his backhand, causing her to stumble.
Ji Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes and thought to herself, "As expected of a renowned master of the Heavenly Rank, his profound internal strength is worlds apart from that of Elder Tian. I must be careful in dealing with him."
Having briefly ascertained the extent of Tianming Elder's abilities, Ji Xiaoxiao became increasingly cautious in her challenge.
"Are you scared?" The old man Tianming was experienced in battle and deliberately enraged Ji Xiaoxiao.
Ji Xiaoxiao remained unmoved, focusing intently and giving it her all.
The two engaged in a fierce battle, and the shockwaves generated by the clash of their internal energies made those around them feel a tightness in their chests.
"Wow, this is amazing! Is this what a duel between Heavenly-level experts looks like?"
Those offstage watch the spectacle, while those onstage rely on their own abilities.
Ji Xiaoxiao and Elder Tianming exchanged words, and both gained something from it.
"Old Man Tianming's internal strength is much deeper than mine. If we fight a protracted battle, I will definitely lose." Ji Xiaoxiao actively defended while thinking of ways to reverse the tide of defeat.
"Fine, I'll give it my all."
With no way to go left and no way to go right, Ji Xiaoxiao decided to fight to the death.
Ji Xiaoxiao took a step back and raised her hands high.
Silence, a deathly silence.
Gradually, dark clouds covered the sky, a strong wind blew, and dust filled the air.
"Master, be careful, she's about to unleash her ultimate move." Gu Jing warned Elder Tianming, "If I'm not mistaken, Xuanwen used this move to kill Elder Tianming in one strike."
One fatal blow?
Elder Tianming had met Elder Tian before. Elder Tian's martial arts were extraordinary; one day, he would surely reach the Heavenly Rank. This girl killed Elder Tian in one move; she had many hidden trump cards!
Elder Tianming glanced at Ji Xiaoxiao. She was gathering her strength, her entire body riddled with weaknesses. If he didn't act now, when would he? Elder Tianming held his ground, unleashing palm strike after palm strike, the invisible force hitting Ji Xiaoxiao hard.
Ji Xiaoxiao coughed up a mouthful of blood, her feet firmly planted on the ground, her eyes resolute. Facing the challenge head-on, she unleashed the first move of the Great Dao—the Sky-Piercing Slash—and succeeded.
The giant sword fell with overwhelming force, and before it even touched the arena, the bluestone slabs of the arena cracked, carving out a ravine that grew deeper and deeper.
"Is this the ultimate move that killed Elder Tian?" Elder Tianming's eyes revealed a look of covetousness. "Impressive, impressive."
Old Man Tianming clasped his hands together, shouted loudly, and a golden bell suddenly appeared.
"Master's Unshakeable Divine Power Golden Bell Shield," Gu Jing murmured. "Once this move is unleashed, even if the heavens and earth change color, the sea dries up and the rocks crumble, I will remain at ease."
With a loud bang, a powerful gust of air whipped up sand and stones.
The crowd in the stands was thrown to the ground, their bodies aching from being hit by shards of stone.
The wind stopped, the smoke and dust ceased, and gradually settled back to the ground.
"Who won? Who lost?"
The crowd in the stands hurriedly looked over, and on the arena, a bottomless ravine abruptly stopped at the feet of Elder Tianming.
Old Man Tianming's face was pale and there was blood at the corner of his mouth, but he was otherwise unharmed.
"Old Man Tianming didn't collapse?"
Feeling uneasy, Li Fei looked around and finally spotted Ji Xiaoxiao.
"A Xuanwu Master?"
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