Lin Xuantong did not think Lu Changsheng could defeat Yuexi, suggesting he give up to avoid damaging his Dao heart.
Making it to the semi-finals would already be a success.
“I still want to try.”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes were determined.
In the cultivation space, an avatar of Lu Changsheng forcibly used a trace of Sword Qi from the Fifth Sword Realm.
It was this trace of Sword Qi that nearly caused this avatar to collapse.
Lu Changsheng overlooked one thing, that this avatar only had one-tenth of his main body’s cultivation level, while the Fifth Sword Realm required massive amounts of True Qi as support.
“It’s time to go back.”
This avatar had cultivated for seven thousand years, bringing back a wealth of insights to the main body.
Boom!
Lu Changsheng’s aura surged, restoring to his full cultivation level, and even gained an additional seven thousand years of insights.
Absorbing the Chaos Heavenly Ginseng and Sword Dao Divine Fruit, two exceptional treasures, Lu Changsheng’s cultivation level advanced to the peak of the Immortal Emperor Realm. Although he had not yet entered the Divine King Realm, he was close.
Most importantly, Lu Changsheng’s insights into the Dao soared, mastering the first chapter of the Fifth Sword Realm.
His physique was comparable to a seventh-grade Dao Artifact, making it difficult even for those in the Divine King Realm to kill him. He had the capability to fight against a ninth-grade Divine King, even if the opponent was a prodigy among them.
“I cannot use Elixir Pills or Talismans. The Fifth Sword Realm is my last trump card, to be unexpectedly used against Emperor Ku. During the fight with Yuexi, I should avoid using the Fifth Sword Realm as much as possible.”
Lu Changsheng retracted the one-tenth cultivation level of the avatar, thus enhancing his understanding of the Dao, now confident to face Yuexi.
The Golden Armor Heavenly General took the stage, proclaiming aloud, “Next, Lu Changsheng of Mount Taihua will battle Yuexi of the Mysterious Lady Palace.”
The crowd erupted.
The semi-final battles began!
The last four competitors, the weakest among them at the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm, each possessing unique skills!
Lu Changsheng and Yuexi took the stage, one representing Mount Taihua from the Lower Realm, the other representing the Heavenly Court’s Mysterious Lady Palace.
“Injuring your companion was my mistake, but it was not intentional.”
Yuexi held the Three-Foot Green Peak, confronting Lu Changsheng.
“I understand. I will restraint myself.”
Lu Changsheng wielded Purple Lightning Clear Frost, his fighting spirit high.
“Good, let’s have a fair contest.”
Yuexi initially thought that Lu Changsheng would be angry due to her accidentally wounding Xia Ningxue, but seeing Lu Changsheng remain calm meant they could have a fair fight.
Yuexi was aware that Lu Changsheng was stronger than Xia Ningxue and did not conceal her cultivation level, directly displaying the aura of a ninth-grade Divine King, shaking the entire space surrounding the Martial Arts Platform.
The aura of a ninth-grade Divine King was terrifying.
Yuexi’s aura overwhelmed Lu Changsheng at the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Lu Changsheng also stopped hiding his cultivation level. After recalling his avatar, it brought back one-tenth of his cultivation level as well as seven thousand years of insights. Lu Changsheng’s main body’s cultivation surged, reaching the pinnacle of the Divine King Realm, almost matching a ninth-grade Divine King.
If the opponent had been a typical ninth-grade Divine King, Lu Changsheng could easily dominate. However, Yuexi was extremely talented.
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“How did the Holy Son of Taihua also conceal some of his cultivation level!”
“These geniuses are really monstrous, each holding back their true capabilities.”
The crowd was shocked by the deeply hidden Lu Changsheng.
Following Yuexi, Lu Changsheng had also hidden his strength.
Lu Changsheng took the initiative; his figure disappeared from the spot and in the next moment, appeared in front of Yuexi, slashing out with Purple Lightning Clear Frost.
Yuexi was taken aback and hurriedly used the Immortal Sword to block.
The two Dao Artifact-level Divine Swords collided rapidly, sparking and sending out rampant Sword Qi, shattering the space.
Lu Changsheng swiftly attacked, seizing the offensive.
His advantage was his powerful physique. If he contended with Yuexi in cultivation realms, he would not have an advantage.
But with a physique comparable to a seventh-grade Divine King, if he hit Yuexi, she would not be able to withstand it.
Indeed, Yuexi’s rhythm was disrupted by Lu Changsheng’s preemptive attack, struggling to respond.
With her cultivation level, she also dared not be hit directly by the physically robust Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng possessed the Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Exquisite Pagoda and a fleshly body comparable to a seventh-grade Dao Artifact, unafraid to clash with Yuexi without worry of injury.
This was Lu Changsheng’s advantage.
“No good, my disciple has fallen into the opponent’s rhythm.”
The Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace understood Lu Changsheng’s intention.
Lu Changsheng launched the first attack, exploiting his powerful physique to fight in close quarters with Xia Ningxue.
Moreover, from his weaker days, Lu Changsheng often leapt from side to side near Ghost Gate Pass, his offensive fierce, far more decisive and ruthless than Xia Ningxue, who grew up in the Mysterious Lady Palace.
Xia Ningxue had little experience on the brink of life and death, facing Lu Changsheng’s close-quarters, life-risking combat style, she had no good countermeasures and could only dodge.
Xia Ningxue wanted to increase the distance and use her Divine Skills, but Lu Changsheng relentlessly closed in, aiming to settle the fight through close combat.
Keeping the Fifth Sword Realm in reserve for Emperor Ku, Lu Changsheng wanted to defeat her through close combat.
“You…”
Xia Ningxue never expected such an outcome, flustered, she could only try her best to defend.
However, this meant she had to burn through a lot of True Qi, risking exhaustion by Lu Changsheng.
As the premier genius of the Mysterious Lady Palace and a Ninth Rank Divine King, to be defeated by the lower-ranked Lu Changsheng would bring utter disgrace to the Mysterious Lady Palace.
Anxiety threw Xia Ningxue into further disarray.
With a slap, Lu Changsheng’s hand struck Xia Ningxue’s face.
In that moment, dead silence – one could hear a pin drop to the ground.
The number one genius of the Mysterious Lady Palace, physically slapped in the face!
And under everyone’s watchful eyes!
Xia Ningxue, the top beauty and genius disciple of the Mysterious Lady Palace, had her face struck.
“No way…”
The followers of the Eight Great Divine Palaces couldn’t believe this outcome.
Xia Ningxue, unparalleled top genius of the Mysterious Lady Palace!
No one had ever dared to strike her.
Xia Ningxue was stunned.
Her cheek burned with pain.
Lu Changsheng practicing the Eternal Indestructible Art, his physique was formidable; his slap was like being smashed by a Dao Artifact.
“Don’t space out.”
Lu Changsheng wouldn’t show mercy just because she was the top beauty of the Mysterious Lady Palace.
In this spar, as long as it wasn’t life-threatening, all kinds of Divine Skills and martial techniques were permitted.
After countless life-and-death battles, to Lu Changsheng, a slap was nothing.
Xia Ningxue, swallowing her grievances, continued to clash with Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng, with no regard for fragility, swung his fists relentlessly in close quarters, overpowering Xia Ningxue with his momentum.
Although Xia Ningxue was in the Divine King Realm, she was being suppressed by Lu Changsheng from the Immortal Emperor Realm, appearing utterly powerless.
In the fierce battle, both Lu Changsheng and Xia Ningxue suffered attacks; Lu Changsheng, with his robust physique, ignored the pain.
Xia Ningxue’s Body Tempering was inferior to Lu Changsheng’s; after a few punches from him, her brows deeply furrowed.
Lu Changsheng stayed close to her, deploying both swordsmanship and martial techniques, a few thudding punches seriously injuring Xia Ningxue.
“…”
All the Holy Lands and Prestigious Families were dumbstruck.
Nobody expected the spar to begin like this.
The number one genius of the Mysterious Lady Palace was completely being led by Lu Changsheng’s pace.
Lu Changsheng leveraged his greatest advantage – his formidable physique.
Xia Ningxue simply couldn’t overcome Lu Changsheng, and couldn’t even keep a distance from him.
Even the ninth rank Divine King True Qi of Xia Ningxue likely couldn’t outlast Lu Changsheng’s.
Though Lu Changsheng took a strike from Xia Ningxue’s sword, his strong vitality meant only a small amount of True Qi was needed to recover.
But Xia Ningxue, struck by Lu Changsheng’s sword, suffered serious vital energy damage.
Her physique was far from as powerful as Lu Changsheng’s.
The body of a ninth rank Divine King was inferior to the Indestructible Body tempered by the fifth level of the Eternal Indestructible Art.
“This guy is simply taking advantage,” Prince Long looked at Emperor Ku, “But with your Supreme Emperor Body and Body Tempering achievements, even if using the same tactics, he’s still no match for you.”
Emperor Ku’s expression was cold: “Just a trickster, I will defeat him easily, no surprises.”
From a young age, Emperor Ku’s Body Tempering was stronger than the fifth level of the Eternal Indestructible Art.
Lu Changsheng’s performance was beyond his expectations, but that was all.
“Stop it…”
Xia Ningxue took another punch from Lu Changsheng, her True Qi almost unable to hold up!