Yuan Shuchun nodded, "Alright, then have some rest. However, you shouldn't back down against challenges."
Bai Qing'er nodded her head and returned to her seat without replying.
Beside her seat, Ye tian Yun rolled his eyes when he heard the last part of Yuan Shuchun's words.
'She already said she is tired and has used all her strength, and you're making fun of her not continuing?'
Clearly, Yuan Shuchun was trying to show her dominance by 'educating' Bai Qing'er.
Truthfully, in regards to the battle that had just happened, he was surprised by the strength from both sides. Especially Mu Xing. Because he was still able to stand after a full blow attack from someone at Manifestation Realm of Sword Intent.
And this someone was also not an average disciple, but rather, Bai Qing'er could be considered the cream of the crop even among the cultivators at Manifestation Realm. She was just too strong.
On the stage, Mu Xing also didn't waste any time, and jumped off, coming back to his seat.
Meanwhile, in the other circle, the fight had come to an end and an older inner Court disciple defeated his opponent.
While he stood alone on the platform, with the other circle empty, waiting for the next challenger, panting heavily.
Yuan Shuchun looked at her right, towards the new Inner Court disciples, and said, "Well, what are you waiting for? Get on the stage."
By the time she had finished, someone had already jumped in the empty circle.
"Qin Feng of the Sixth Peak!"
A commotion broke as his voice rang throughout the Hall.
Another top disciple had stepped on the platform.
Now the disciples were excited to see who would challenge him.
They didn't have to wait long as one more disciple jumped on the stage.
"Xu Peng of the Eighth Peak, please advise."
As soon as Xu Peng introduced himself, waves of exclamation rang throughout the Hall.
Xu Peng was one of the very few body cultivators and a talented one at that. In terms of raw strength, he easily stood at the top even among the new Inner Court Disciples.
And because of his unique cultivation and fighting ability, his reputation was on par with Hu Xing and Xiao Ming.
While Qin Feng was of the kind who tended to keep a low profile and cultivate slowly.
As they stood against each other, the audience was excited about how this battle was going to turn around.
While Xu Peng was a body cultivator, Qin Feng cultivated the art of Sabre. And just like Xu Peng, he could also be considered one of the best cultivators on the path he followed.
Just like Body cultivators, there were not many sabre cultivators in the sect. And to witness a spar between such cultivators was a rarity, thus the reason why the audience was full of anticipation.
Qin Feng took out not one, but two sabres from his spatial ring. Holding tightly, one in each hand, he leaned forward, stepped back with his right foot, and was now ready to charge.
Xu Peng didn't bring any weapons. He tightened his fists and suddenly, a violet glow appeared over his body.
"Qi Armor!"
Few knowledgeable disciples exclaimed in awe.
Qi Armor, one of the basic but the hardest techniques to practice for a Body cultivator.
It was a basic technique because a body cultivator needs to learn it from the get-go and it was hardest because there was no end to this. As the cultivation of the Body cultivator increased, his opponents also grew in power, thus a more powerful Qi Armor became a necessity.
In fact, a Body cultivator's talent can be judged just based upon the strength of his Qi Armor.
Seeing Xu Peng have his armor ready, Qin Feng charged straight towards him.
Xu Peng also ran towards the incoming attack.
Both of them met in the air.
Qin Feng slashed both of his sabres on Xu Peng.
However, Xu Peng blocked them with ease by using his hand as a shield.
And just as he blocked the sabre, he pushed his hand, which was acting as a shield, towards Qin Feng and kicked him in the abdomen.
Qin Feng, who could do nothing to defend against the incoming kick, fell straight on the platform. Barely stopping himself from getting thrown out of the circle.
However, before he could stand up properly, Xu Peng, who was still in the air, jumped straight towards him for another, targeting his head.
Qin Feng protected himself just in time by crossing his sabre to block the kick.
But the power from the kick was so much that the platform under Qin Feng cracked and he was not standing inside a crater.
Seeing no outcome, Xu Peng jumped back, landing back at his earlier position.
Seeing Qin Feng still recovering, Xu Peng once again sent a kick towards his face.
However just as he came close, Qin Feng suddenly smirked as he jumped up and sent one of his sabres cutting through Xu Peng's right side, making a deep cut between his armpits and torso.
"AAh!" Xu Peng squeezed his eyes shut as he winced from the pain.
Qin Feng finally had some advantage in this battle and he was not going to let go of this chance.
He charged towards Xu Peng and once again attacked at his armor's weak points.
This time, however, Xu Peng wasn't careless and easily blocked the incoming attacks.
Qin Feng started to strike faster, making it harder for Xu Peng to block his attacks.
As the cuts increased on Xu Peng, his defense started to weaken.
However, he was not backing down. Clenching his fist, he regained his composure, and just as the sabres were about to come at him, instead of blocking the attack, he took the risk and locked Qin Feng's wrist in his hand.
Instinctively, Qin Feng sent his second sabre, however, it was also stopped as his other hand was also caught by Xu Peng.
With both of Qin Feng's hands locked, Xu Peng slightly jumped and gave him a powerful headbutt, releasing his hold on his hands just before it struck.
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A/n: Did you guys watch Snyder's cut yet? It's 4 hrs long! I hope I get time to binge-watch it.
Also, guys, get vaccinated against covid, if you haven't yet. I had it yesterday. Body is finally reacting to it. Feeling a bit dizzy and heavy, just like how the doctor warned me.
That's why only one chapter today.. We will resume our 2ch/d schedule once my body gets back to normal.