In Fan Mingzhu's hands, the soft whip seemed to come alive, showing no signs of weakness even against a strong opponent like Zhang Yingxin.
The soft whip was something Tianjun made her practice. Because of her cultivation of demonic arts, her moves tended to be ruthless, making the soft whip the perfect tool for her.
After several rounds of back and forth, Fan Mingzhu used her soft whip to counter Zhang Yingxin's magical attacks.
"Huh? Wasn't it said that Fan Mingzhu had switched to... a single fire elemental root? How come we haven't seen her use any fire spells since the first round?"
"Perhaps it's because she doesn't cultivate magic, but rather, like a sword cultivator, she uses her spiritual roots primarily for advancing her cultivation."
"Don't talk nonsense. Even sword cultivators have spiritual root attributes in the sword energy they cultivate."
"That's strange, I don't think I've ever seen her use elemental spiritual energy..."
"Don't worry about it. Maybe their technique is special. Why bother with all that? Just look at their strength."
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While the crowd was discussing, the battle between the two had reached a fever pitch. The two figures on the stage moved swiftly and rapidly, a sight that dazzled the eye.
They were evenly matched at the beginning, but gradually Zhang Yingxin's movements became slower and slower, and she gradually felt her strength failing.
This is strange, since cultivators are supposed to have great physical strength and should not experience exhaustion before their spiritual energy is depleted.
Zhang Yingxin clearly realized that she was wrong. She frowned slightly, gritted her teeth, and leaped backward off the competition platform before Fan Mingzhu could launch the next attack.
"I admit defeat." Zhang Yingxin was straightforward and decisive in admitting defeat, without saying a word more.
The audience below the stage erupted in an uproar. They were unclear about what had happened between the two, and why Zhang Yingxin had suddenly conceded defeat!
Fan Mingzhu has won three consecutive matches, including victories against three strong opponents!
Shi Xuan also won three consecutive games, but she defeated three weaker teams.
Shih-Hsuan has consistently had good luck in the lottery process.
When Shi Xuan saw Zhang Yingxin concede defeat on the stage, she felt something was wrong. She knew Zhang Yingxin; she had seen her when betting at Jubaozhai. Zhang Yingxin had a very high reputation, and many people bet on her.
But now, this powerful disciple of the Dharma has been so easily defeated by Fan Mingzhu...
Others may not know Fan Mingzhu's abilities, but Shi Xuan knows them better than anyone else.
Leaving aside their time at the Divine Cauldron Sect, they had also fought each other in the Silver Frost Secret Realm. Aside from having many valuable items, she didn't have much else to offer.
How did they become so amazing in just a few months?
Shi Xuan walked over to Zhang Yingxin, looked at her somewhat pale face, and asked, "Is something wrong?"
Zhang Yingxin forced a smile at Shi Xuan and said, "I feel that my spiritual energy is not flowing smoothly, and it is getting worse. I don't know why."
"And now?"
Zhang Yingxin tried circulating her spiritual energy throughout her body and said to Shi Xuan, "It's still not smooth, but it's not as bad as it was on stage just now. It must be some special technique of Fan Mingzhu."
Shi Xuan nodded thoughtfully. He communicated with Lu Shenzhi through their divine senses, saying, "Senior Brother, do you know of any methods that can gradually restrict the flow of a person's spiritual power?"
Lu Shenzhi thought for a moment and replied, "Your pills can do it, and there's also a talisman that can do it. As for the cultivation method, I can't think of one; it's not something I know."
Shi Xuan then asked, "So, will the entry of demonic energy hinder spiritual power?"
"Demonic energy?" Lu Shenzhi pondered. "Since I started cultivating, I have never seen a demonic cultivator. However, some books I have read mention that if demonic energy enters the body, it can cause spiritual energy to be obstructed at best, and at worst, it can breed inner demons and affect the cultivator's Dao heart."
Shi Xuan nodded, thinking of the silver wolf from the first round of Mi Sui. He had heard that although the silver wolf woke up after returning, it had been listless ever since.
Given that Shi Xuan had already planted the seeds of doubt, another piece of evidence further confirmed her suspicions, deepening her doubts even more.
When it comes to Shi Xuan's talent in drawing opponents, no one can match her. Until the very last moment before entering the finals, she drew her second senior brother, Lu Wenxing.
Upon seeing that his opponent was his junior sister, Lu Wenxing immediately wanted to step down from the stage.
How can he fight like this? He dares to hit his junior sister? His master will punish him when they get back! Even if his master doesn't punish him, he still wouldn't dare hit his junior sister...
Lu Wenxing turned to leave, but Shi Xuan called out to him with a laugh, "Hey, fellow Daoist, don't go! Let's exchange a few moves!"
Lu Wenxing walked even faster.
Shi Xuan shrugged, having won without a fight. On the other side, He Weiqing faced off against Fan Mingzhu.
Although He Weiqing is not fluent in speech, he is extremely talented. His talent in cultivation can be seen from his Golden Core Tribulation with 49 heavenly lightning strikes.
Since breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, his cultivation has progressed by leaps and bounds, and he is now at the fourth level of the Golden Core Realm. Coupled with the sword cultivator's ability to fight beyond his level, he managed to overcome all obstacles and reach the final stage.
At this moment, everyone's attention in the stands had shifted to Lin Daozi. Good heavens, three of the top four were his personal disciples! What incredible luck did Lin Daozi have? Where did he get these talented disciples from?
You know, those who ranked in the middle could be said to have been taught well by their masters, but all the disciples who ranked later were exceptionally talented, not to mention the last four.
Of course, luck also played a part. Several of the most outstanding disciples from other sects encountered Fan Mingzhu in the early stages and were all eliminated by her.
At this moment, when Fan Mingzhu met He Weiqing, Shi Xuan stood below the stage, watching them closely.
Especially with Fan Mingzhu, Shi Xuan could be said to have concentrated his divine sense to observe her from all angles.
However, no abnormalities were found.
Shi Xuan narrowed his eyes. In this situation, either there really was no special circumstance, or it was being concealed by some treasure or magic.
Shi Xuan had already warned He Weiqing privately, but despite He Weiqing's keen attention, he was unable to understand the other party's operating principle. By the time he noticed, he had already unknowingly fallen into their trap.
Feeling the obstruction of his spiritual energy, He Weiqing remembered Shi Xuan's instructions before he went on stage: if he encountered any obstruction of his spiritual energy, he should immediately stop and admit defeat.
He Weiqing is timid but obedient.
Therefore, upon sensing the stagnation of spiritual energy, he surrendered immediately.
When he leaped backward and stepped off the stage to admit defeat, most of the audience had not yet noticed the stagnation in his spiritual power.
They were playing well when suddenly he jumped down to admit defeat, and for a moment I didn't know what was going on.
"Are the people from the Lianfeng Sword Sect retreating without a fight?"
“Both of them are, but the two from before were senior and junior disciples, so Lu Wenxing probably let Shi Xuan win. This He Weiqing looks very timid; he retreated after only a few blows. He really disgraces the reputation of the Lianfeng Sword Sect.”
"No matter what, the Lianfeng Sword Sect still has one player left who made it to the finals. Do you think Shi Xuan is really going to take another championship?"
"It's impossible. Shi Xuan has only encountered the weakest opponents along the way, and even his own senior brother surrendered in the last one. You've all seen Fan Mingzhu's situation; she's invincible!"
"My goddess Shi Xuan is invincible, just you wait and see!"
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