"Retreat!"
The arcs of light sealed off all points of attack. There was no weakness at all; there was no way for Jin Wuji to counterattack. Jin Wuji retreated again.
No, I cannot retreat anymore. If I do, my momentum will plummet, Jin Wuji thought anxiously. I have to attack and regain control of the rhythm.
Jin Wuji's sword trembled as he started to gather his killing move. Just as he was about to attack, he saw Xiao Chen charging at him with his saber.
If Jin Wuji did not retreat, his chest would be pierced by Xiao Chen in the next moment, and he would die without a complete corpse.
Retreat!
How hateful! Jin Wuji felt extremely depressed. He scattered his killing move and retreated once more.
Xiao Chen's figure paused in the air. As he looked at the retreating Jin Wuji, it was like he had frozen.
"Rushing Thunder Chop!"
In the next moment, there was an explosion behind Xiao Chen. It shook off all the dust on the roof, and his aura instantly soared again.
Carrying the boundless might of thunder, Xiao Chen chopped down with his saber. It was like rolling thunder.
Jin Wuji was horrified. This saber descended like lightning, not giving him a chance to dodge at all. Its aura locked onto him, as if it knew where he would land.
Sword light flashed, and Jin Wuji expended his Essence without any regard for his life. He quickly created layers of solid sword screens, trying to block this saber strike.
However, his momentum was already exhausted. No matter how strong the sword screens were, they were useless against Xiao Chen's saber strike, which had reached its peak.
"Bang!
Bang! Bang! "The layers of sword screens were easily broken. The surging energy shot out in all directions. The many cultivators quickly made their moves to block.
"Pu ci!" The saber energy entered Jin Wuji's body, and he vomited a mouthful of blood. His complexion was extremely pale.
"Rushing Thunder Second Chain Chop!"
After Xiao Chen landed, he did not hesitate. The lightning-attributed energy that he had accumulated for four moves burst out ferociously. The electric light on his saber instantly became extremely resplendent.
Jin Wuji did his best to block, but he was still knocked back by this saber strike. His clothes were in tatters, and his skin was mangled.
Jin Wuji fell miserably to the ground. The electricity on his body had not dissipated yet, crackling non-stop.
The surroundings were silent. The martial artists who had previously mocked Xiao Chen were all stunned.
Xiao Chen did not even use ten moves. He only used five moves to defeat Jin Wuji. Even if he included that kick, it was only six moves.
Bang!
Li Xiuzhu was so angry that his face turned red. He smashed the wooden table in front of him into wood shavings. He looked at Jin Wuji, who had just climbed up with great difficulty. His eyes were filled with disgust.
"Trash! You cannot even deal with an Inferior Grade Martial King. What qualifications do you have to participate in the selection? Scram!"
From a distance, Jin Wuji suffered a heavy blow. He vomited a large mouthful of blood and flew out of the hall. Then, he rolled a few times on the steps before coming to a stop.
Li Xiuzhu glared at Xiao Chen before getting up expressionlessly. Without saying anything, he quickly left the place.
Li Xiuzhu left in a huff, and his three assistants left one after another. Naturally, the banquet ended on an unhappy note.
Inside the hall, the outstanding talents from all over no longer looked at Xiao Chen with the same gazes as before. They no longer viewed him as a strong competitor.
Their expressions were somewhat depressed. It was not a good thing to have another competitor in the intense selection.
There were still ten-odd people in the hall, but their eyes burned with a fierce fighting spirit. They did not fear challenges. The more opponents they had, the more excited they would be.
"Pei Shaoxuan, what do you think?" the Holy Fire Manor's Young Manor Lord, Leng Yun, asked indifferently as he looked at the Beast Taming Abode's Pei Shaoxuan.
Pei Shaoxuan played with the scarlet ring on his index finger gently. He said softly, "He is very strong, but there is no need to be too shocked. If you can catch him off guard, you can defeat Jin Wuji in ten moves."
Leng Yun nodded and said, "Naturally, I understand this principle. However, it's a pity that it's a little difficult to seize the initiative against a cultivator whose cultivation is not lower than his. This is where this person is brilliant."
Pei Shaoxuan stood up. Before he left, he said indifferently, "The hundred battles are all real. You can catch him off guard once or twice. However, if you want to fight continuously, your foundation is the most important. I will see you tomorrow."
The outstanding talents in the hall discussed the earlier battle for a while before they left. Since the banquet was over, there was no need for them to remain here.
Xia Xiyan led her Junior Sister over to congratulate Xiao Chen. She said, "Congratulations! It looks like I have another competitor for the Ancient Desolate Land slot."
Xiao Chen smiled gently and said, "Miss Xia, you are exaggerating. In a battle between us, we would only have a fifty-fifty chance of winning."
"Humph! My First Senior Sister comprehended sword intent at the age of sixteen. Now, she is a Superior Grade Martial King. She also cultivates a peak Earth Ranked Cultivation Technique. Her Martial Techniques are also peak Earth Ranked Martial Techniques. She is not inferior to anyone in the same generation. Don't overestimate yourself.
Don't overestimate yourself, "Xiao Rou, who was beside Xia Xiyan, said in dissatisfaction when she heard Xiao Chen comparing himself to Xia Xiyan.
In her opinion, Xiao Chen was able to defeat Jin Wuji in six moves. Although he was very strong, it was mostly due to his trickery.
If it were not for that kick catching Jin Wuji off guard and causing him to lose the initiative, then forcing him to retreat again and again, it would have been impossible for Xiao Chen to defeat Jin Wuji within ten moves.
However, Xiao Rou did not think that being able to catch an opponent of the same cultivation realm off guard and seize the initiative was a display of strength.
When Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Rou, he did not get angry. He could tell that she was trying her best to protect his First Senior Sister. She was like a little girl worshiping her idol.
When Xia Xiyan heard this, she glared at Xiao Rou. Then, she said apologetically, "Sorry, this little fellow always speaks without thinking. Don't mind her."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and did not say anything.
"I will take my leave first. See you tomorrow."
Seeing that Xiao Rou still wanted to say something, Xia Xiyan quickly pulled her to the side and took her leave.
Xiao Chen sheathed the Lunar Shadow Saber and did not linger. He prepared to leave. The battle in the wrestling ring tomorrow would be the real start. This was just an appetizer.
"Brother Xiao, please wait a moment."
Just as Xiao Chen reached the threshold of the hall, Jiang Zimo called out to Xiao Chen. Then, he walked over with Mu Xinya.
Although Xiao Chen understood Jiang Zimo, this person had helped him time and time again. This made Xiao Chen want to make friends with him.
This was especially so when Jiang Zimo risked offending Li Xiuzhu and spoke up to help him. Compared to those people who tried to curry favor with Li Xiuzhu, Jiang Zimo was even more valuable.
Stopping, Xiao Chen turned around and performed a cupped-fist salute. He said, "Many thanks to Brother Zimo for helping me earlier, helping me obtain this opportunity."
Jiang Zimo smiled gently and said, "It is just a small matter. I am not afraid of Li Xiuzhu. He would not dare to do anything to me."
Jiang Zimo sounded very confident. It seemed like he had a strong power behind him, something that even Li Xiuzhu feared.
Xiao Chen did not continue with the pleasantries. He directly said, "Why are you looking for me? If there is anything I can help you with, just ask."
"In that case, I will remember what you said. If there is nothing, I will look for you." Jiang Zimo smiled and pointed to the silver-haired girl beside him. He said, "She is the one looking for you. I will take my leave first."
After Jiang Zimo left, Xiao Chen looked suspiciously at the silver-haired girl before him. Although she looked familiar, Xiao Chen did not remember seeing this girl before.
"Speaking of which, do we know each other?" Xiao Chen asked probingly.
Mu Xinya looked at Xiao Chen and revealed a bitter smile on her exquisite face. She said, "If I tell you, will you kill me again?"
Xiao Chen was shocked. When he heard the other party's voice, he finally recalled who this silver-haired girl was.
Back then, in the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, this girl had disguised herself as a human girl, Mu Xinya, for the sake of rescuing the imprisoned Heavenly Wolf King. They had interacted with each other for more than a month.
No wonder this girl's gaze never left me the moment I entered the hall. She must have found me familiar.
When Xiao Chen thought about the events of that day, it was still vivid in his mind. The pleading expressions of the miners appeared clearly in his mind.
However, Xiao Chen already had a different view of the events of that day. Those miners were sacrificed by the Heavenly Saber Pavilion on purpose. It was hard to tell who was in the right and who was in the wrong.
Collecting his thoughts, Xiao Chen shook his head and replied, "No, I do not wish to mention the matters of the past. Everyone has their own beliefs. It is just that their point of view is different."
When Mu Xinya heard this, she heaved a sigh of relief. She said, "Can we have a chat?"
Xiao Chen nodded and the two of them flew out.
Outside the hall, Jin Wuji's clothes were tattered. He lay on the ground in a sorry state. Occasionally, electricity would flicker on his body.
The bones in Xiao Chen's chest caved in visibly. That was a palm strike from Li Xiuzhu filled with rage. As a bona fide Martial Monarch, this palm strike caused more damage than Xiao Chen.
Furthermore, Xiao Chen had injured Jin Wuji. Without half a year of recuperation and miraculous medicine, it would be difficult for Jin Wuji to recover to his peak state.
To these geniuses, wasting half a year was an extremely cruel thing to do. It might result in a gap that they would never be able to cross.
When the cultivators passing by saw this scene, they felt that the world was like a game of chess; the universe was unpredictable.
Fifteen minutes ago, Jin Wuji was the envy of everyone. As long as he did not lose in ten moves, he would be able to pass the first round easily.
However, fifteen minutes later, an Inferior Grade Martial King defeated him in six moves. If news of this spread, his reputation would be ruined.
Furthermore, Li Xiuzhu made a move to injure Jin Wuji, disqualifying him from being a candidate. This was like adding snow to snow; it was a tragic sight.
Everyone remembered this lesson. In the future, they could not underestimate any cultivator with a lower cultivation. They could not guarantee that it would be another Xiao Chen.
Jin Wuji lying on the ground was the best example of how miserable their fates were.
Ding Fengchou slowly walked over to Jin Wuji and sighed to himself. Jin Wuji was completely crippled. He had lost the qualifications to compete with the top geniuses forever.
In this age of geniuses, where the age of geniuses had just sprouted, this was undoubtedly a tragedy.
"I told you long ago, it is important to know one's limits. If you are not strong enough, don't use the Heavenly Sword Gate to show off. You are asking for it if you are crippled."
Ding Fengchou placed his palm on Jin Wuji's chest and circulated his Essence. The electricity in Jin Wuji's body was immediately sucked into Ding Fengchou's palm.
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