Zhu Yi and Tiny Tot stared at the light projected from the mouth of the Hidden Dragon Pot. The light reflected everything that was happening inside the Hidden Dragon Pot.
Shi Xingyun's Five Elemental Light Dragons kept shrinking. Gradually, the light dragons were no longer visible. Instead, it looked like a pure five-colored barrier that covered the ground like a huge bowl.
Meanwhile, Tao Yaoyao had transformed into an endless stream of sword light. She attacked Shi Xingyun from all directions, hoping to find a loophole in her defense and break through it.
Between the two of them, one attacked like a storm, while the other defended like a watertight wall. Although the battle seemed one-sided, both of them had displayed outstanding strength. From another perspective, the battle was not inferior to the battle between Song Qingyuan and Gu Lei.
"She did it on purpose." After watching for a while, Tiny Tot suddenly said, "Shi Xingyun gave up on attacking on purpose and focused on defending. With her strength, she might not be at a disadvantage if she were to fight against Tao Yaoyao."
Zhu Yi nodded in agreement, "That's right. However, in that case, the two of them would be evenly matched. It would be hard to tell who would win."
"If they were to fight, it would be normal for either side to win. As long as the other side has a loophole, it would be difficult to turn the tables." Zhu Yi slowly said, "Obviously, Shi Xingyun doesn't want to fight in such a risky and unpredictable way."
Tiny Tot frowned, "However, is she asking for a draw by giving up on attacking? If she wants to win in such a way, unless she has other plans, she would definitely lose if she were to defend for a long time. After all, the attacker has the upper hand. "
The two of them looked at each other. Their eyes flickered at the same time as they said in unison, "Tao Yaoyao's Golden Elixir!"
Tiny Tot pounded his left palm with his right fist and suddenly said, "So that's Shi Xingyun's plan. Tao Yaoyao's Golden Dan was once irreparably damaged. Although it's fine after hundreds of years of recuperation, and has even regained its strength, a damaged Golden Dan can't be compared to its original state."
Zhu Yi nodded his head and said, "That's right. It won't be a problem for a short period of time, but if the battle drags on, Tao Yaoyao's damaged golden elixir might crack again."
He looked at the Hidden Dragon Pot and said, "Tao Yaoyao's previous battles always ended in a very short period of time. On one hand, it was because she was very powerful, and on the other hand, it was because she knew that she couldn't fight for long. Therefore, she fought like a lion hunting a rabbit, using her full strength from the start to end the battle in the shortest time possible."
"Shi Xingyun knew this, which was why he chose to defend with all his might. He allowed Tao Yaoyao to attack him as she pleased. He wanted to wear Tao Yaoyao down.
The little guy asked doubtfully, "But can't Tao Yaoyao see this? Did she just walk right into Shi Xingyun's trap? "
Hearing this, Zhu Yi also fell into deep thought.
"It's just my personality." At this moment, Lin Feng said calmly, "Tao Yaoyao can choose not to attack, but the two of them can just stare at each other in the Hidden Dragon Pot until the end of time."
"However, for Tao Yaoyao, this is undoubtedly a sign of weakness. It's equivalent to admitting that she can't break through Shi Xingyun's defense. That woman is arrogant and competitive, so she can't tolerate this."
Lin Feng smiled, "Let's take a step back and say that Tao Yaoyao saw through Shi Xingyun's plan and also controlled her temper and didn't make a move. For Shi Xingyun, there's no loss. Let's just compete in patience. Shi Xingyun has long been prepared for a long battle."
"If she doesn't care about defending like a turtle, then she won't care about who will starve to death first."
Although Lin Feng's tone was relaxed, Zhu Yi, the little guy, Yue Hongyan, Yang Qing, and the others were deep in thought.
Seeing them like this, Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction, "If you can defeat your opponent in terms of strength, you can just crush them with your strength. However, when the level of strength of both parties is similar, or even completely equal, the deciding factor is a battle of wills."
He turned to look at the Hidden Dragon Pot and said, "Unless Tao Yaoyao has a way to break through Shi Xingyun's defense, even if she keeps attacking, Shi Xingyun will still have the upper hand."
"As long as Tao Yaoyao doesn't break through Shi Xingyun's defense, the worst outcome would be a draw. In fact, judging from Tao Yaoyao's continuous attacks, Tao Yaoyao has consumed a lot of her magic power, so Shi Xingyun has a higher chance of winning."
Lin Feng smiled, "The problem is that Tao Yaoyao has run out of tricks. She has no way of breaking through Shi Xingyun's defense."
As soon as Tao Yaoyao finished speaking, the streams of light dancing in the Hidden Dragon Kettle suddenly disappeared, revealing Tao Yaoyao's figure. She looked at Shi Xingyun expressionlessly and said calmly, "I've lost this round."
She looked at Shi Xingyun and said, "If we continue fighting, you'll counterattack, right? I've consumed a lot more magic power than you. If we were to fight normally, I'd lose more than I win. "
Tao Yaoyao suddenly smiled, "No, you won't counterattack. As long as I don't stop, you'll continue to defend until you kill me."
The barrier formed by the Five Elemental Light Dragons dispersed, revealing Shi Xingyun who was dressed in a yellow robe. He looked at Tao Yaoyao and smiled, "Sister Yaoyao, thank you for letting me win."
"Don't give me that." Tao Yaoyao snorted. Her white robe fluttered as she exited the Hidden Dragon Pot and returned to where the members of the Flashback Sword Sect were.
Her junior brothers and sisters fell silent. They did not know what to say.
In a sense, Tao Yaoyao had suffered a huge setback. According to the original plan, she was one of the strong contenders for the first place. She was guaranteed to be a super seeded contestant in the top four. However, she was eliminated during the quarterfinals, which was quite unexpected.
As for Shi Xingyun, who had been keeping a low profile before the Desolate Sea Assembly, his reputation skyrocketed after his victory. Just like Song Qingyuan, Shi Xingyun's path to the next level was filled with gold. Both Sang Luohe and Tao Yaoyao were extremely powerful opponents.
Among the cultivators from the major forces, not only the cultivators in the Golden Elixir Period and the Foundation Building Stage, but even the Yuanying Patriarchs had a whole new level of respect for Shi Xingyun. The way they looked at her was much more serious.
When Shi Xingyun returned to the Great Qin Dynasty's camp, she saw Jiao Junchen smiling. "Tao Yaoyao will definitely compete with you again after this."
"If Sister Yaoyao can successfully get the Sky-Mending Vine to repair the cracks in the Golden Elixir, I will definitely avoid her in the future," Shi Xingyun said with a smile. She glanced at Jiao Junchen. "It's your turn. You must be anxious from waiting, right?"
Jiao Junchen nodded calmly. "It's been a long time since I could not calm down. I only managed to calm down after writing a few words."
"Oh?" Shi Xingyun smiled. "I wish you success."
Jiao Junchen laughed. "Thank you for your blessings." He then walked toward the Hidden Dragon Pot.
On the other side, Zhu Yi also bowed to Lin Feng. "Master, I will go now."
After glancing at Jiao Junchen in the distance, Lin Feng said to Zhu Yi, "This person is a strong opponent, but you will benefit a lot from fighting him. You must deal with him carefully."
After a short pause, Lin Feng said slowly, "When fighting him, spells are only a side branch. The key is the general direction of the ancient Confucian Daoist techniques. You can try to figure it out carefully and verify it with your own thoughts."
Zhu Yi's eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice, Master. I know what to do."
When the spectators saw Jiao Junchen and Zhu Yi walking toward the Hidden Dragon Pot, they all became alert. The four matches before the third round of the competition were all exciting. Now that it was the most anticipated match, the crowd was excited.
The cultivators who could enter the top eight were indeed not easy to deal with. Each of them had their own unique skills. The match between Zhu Yi and Jiao Junchen was regarded as the final that would begin in advance.
Even the Primordial Spirit Realm experts were very concerned about this battle. Dao Master Zhuge Guang used his mana to send a voice transmission to Dao Master Changle. He asked, "Who do you think will win between these two little nerds?"
"The two of them are not bookworms." Dao Master Changle smiled. "Jiao Junchen does not need to say more. He has already integrated the Confucian scriptures and the truth of heaven and earth. He has cultivated the Awe-Inspiring Righteousness and has accumulated enough strength to achieve enlightenment."
"Even that Zhu Yi, although he cultivates in the Mysterious Gate Heavenly Sect, there is a faint aura of literature above his head. However, it is not like Jiao Junchen's, which soars into the nine heavens, but condenses in his body and does not dissipate.
Dao Master Changle glanced at Zhu Yi and said softly, "He is actually in a stage of recuperation and accumulation. Once it is released, it will be amazing."
"I have a hunch that if Zhu Yi can defeat Jiao Junchen in this battle, it may be the time for him to release his accumulated strength."
Zhuge Guang smiled. "The question is, can he win?"
Dao Master Changle also smiled. "Let's say it is 60-40. Jiao Junchen has about a 60% chance of winning, but it is not impossible for Zhu Yi."
The smile on his face faded a little. "In all fairness, the disciples of Xuanmen Tianzong are indeed monstrous. If Zhu Yi is at the middle stage of the Golden Elixir, then the battle between him and Jiao Junchen, I estimate that the outcome will be reversed. Zhu Yi has a 60% chance of winning and Jiao Junchen only has a 40% chance."
Zhuge Guang's eyes contained many things that were difficult to understand. "The disciples of Xuanmen Tianzong are all amazing, but the others don't matter. The key is Zhu Yi and Shi Tianhao. The strong rise of these two will have an impact on the situation that is too hard to predict."
Dao Master Changle did not say anything after hearing this, but his face revealed a look of deep thought.
One was the direct descendant of the Shi family of the Great Qin Dynasty, the other was the son of the Great Zhou Dynasty's Grand Preceptor, the Marquis of Xuanji Zhu Hongwu. Although the two had a falling out with their respective families, things like blood relations are sometimes hard to say.
While the two Primordial Spirit big shots were talking, Zhu Yi had already arrived next to the Hidden Dragon Pot and jumped in.
Inside the pot, Jiao Junchen was leisurely sitting on the grass, looking at Zhu Yi with a smile. Seeing Zhu Yi enter the Hidden Dragon Pot, Jiao Junchen rubbed his palm. White mist surged, suddenly forming musical instruments that floated in the air.
There was a bell, a pan, a qin, a se, a pipe, a sheng, a xiao, a zither, a drum, a zither, a zither, and other instruments that played a beautiful piece of music together.
Within the mist, there were faintly white clouds that transformed into birds, beasts, dragons, and phoenixes that danced lightly.
"It's rare to find a like-minded person." Jiao Junchen sat upright on the ground, singing an ancient poem that merged with the music and dance.
Poetry, music, and dance in one, forming a grand and powerful dance that seemed to be welcoming the arrival of Zhu Yi.
Seeing Jiao Junchen like this, Zhu Yi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly: "Great Shao?"
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