Zhang Xuan was so furious that he spurted a mouthful of blood. On the other hand, the core disciples beneath the dueling ring had their mouths agape, unable to utter a single word.
In their view, Zhang Linqing was only a member of the side family, and his cultivation was much lower than theirs. As long as Zhang Linqing made a move, he would surely be defeated. Who could have thought that the loser would be Zhang Jiuxiao within three moves?
"Zhang Jiuxiao is the victor!"
Not expecting such an outcome either, Elder Fengchen was stunned for a moment before announcing the results.
The two of them were of equal cultivation, so it was impossible to determine the victor without a duel. However, despite the huge disparity in their cultivation, Zhang Jiuxiao was still defeated by a single finger. Even though he had lived for many years, this was still a rare sight.
However, anything could happen in a duel. There were also many experts who were defeated by weaker opponents. As such, even though it was a bizarre outcome, it was not too shocking.
"Next, Zhang Lin versus Zhang Fengyun!"
After winning the duel, Zhang Jiuxiao returned to the dueling ring and sat down to rest. He took out a pinnacle spirit stone and began absorbing spiritual energy to convert it into his zhenqi.
What he lacked at the moment was time. He could not afford to waste a single second.
While he was cultivating, Zhang Linqing was helped down the dueling ring, and his companions quickly gathered around him.
"What's going on?"
A tall and well-built young man looked over.
The speed at which the two of them clashed was extremely fast, and Zhang Jiuxiao's attack was aimed at the other party's opening. Most of the spectators beneath the dueling ring had no idea what was going on.
"There's something weird about that fellow …" Zhang Linqing shook his head.
To be honest, he had no idea how he had lost.
His cultivation was higher than Zhang Jiuxiao's, and his cultivation technique was superior to Zhang Jiuxiao's. Yet, such an outcome had occurred.
"As a core disciple, you lost to a member of the side family whose cultivation is lower than yours. Linqing, you have really set a precedent for us core disciples …"
A tall and thin young man walked over with a cold harrumph.
"Zhang Quanyi, what do you mean by this?"
Zhang Linqing's face darkened.
"Nothing much. I just feel embarrassed."
The tall and thin young man known as Zhang Quanyi harrumphed coldly.
"You …"
Zhang Linqing clenched his fists tightly.
Zhang Quanyi was from the same branch as him, and they had quite a few quarrels. As furious as he was, he could not find any words to refute the other party's words.
Taking a few deep breaths, he suppressed his rage and said, "That Jiuxiao isn't that easy. If I recall correctly, he will be your opponent in the next round, right? You should be careful!"
"Zhang Jiuxiao? Do I need to be so careful against a brat who has just reached Grand Dominion realm intermediate stage? "
Zhang Quanyi's body swayed as he released an invincible aura.
"Half-step Void Realm?"
Zhang Linqing's pupils shrank.
He often fought with the other party, and their strengths were on par with each other. How could this fellow have broken through after just one night of not seeing him?
Half-step Emptiness Realm and Grand Dominion Realm might only be a small realm apart, but the difference between the two realms was like the difference between heaven and earth.
"That's right! A martial artist's strongest point was their strength. Techniques and martial techniques were nothing in the face of absolute strength! If you used the strength of a Half-step Void Stage to execute that Fist of Void, would he be able to break it? "
Straightening his back, Zhang Quanyi sneered coldly.
"This …"
Zhang Linqing's body stiffened.
The other party was right. If he had used a little more strength just now, even if the other party managed to hit that spot, the other party's finger would have been broken by the force of his attack. It would have been impossible to break it!
"Don't worry. Even though we aren't on good terms, we are from the same branch family. If you are bullied, I'll still avenge you!"
Flinging his sleeves, Zhang Quanyi glared at Zhang Jiuxiao coldly. "I won't go easy on him like you. I'll defeat him in a single move!"
Hearing Zhang Jiuxiao's promise, Zhang Linqing heaved a sigh of relief.
Zhang Quanyi had fought with him for many years, and he was well aware of the difference in their strength. On top of that, he had even broken through his bottleneck. As long as he were to make a move, there was no doubt that the offspring of the side family would be defeated on the spot!
Zhang Xuan swallowed a pill and waited patiently on the spot. An hour later, the second round of the duel began, and the two of them began fighting one another.
Just like what Zhang Quanyi had said, Zhang Xuan exerted his full strength right from the start. It was hard to tell whether it was intentional or not, but he executed the exact same Fist of Void Stage as Zhang Jiuxiao.
The might of Zhang Jiuxiao's fist caused the seals around the dueling ring to flutter. On the other hand, Zhang Jiuxiao frowned. This time, instead of launching an attack, he dodged to the side.
"Do you think you can dodge?"
Sneering coldly, Zhang Quanyi spread open his palm, and the strength of a Half-Phantasmal Space realm cultivator burst forth. His strength suppressed the surroundings like a cage, preventing even Spiritual Perception from escaping.
"It seems like I won't be able to hold on with my current strength …"
Just as his palm was about to strike the other party's body, Zhang Jiuxiao's lips curled up into a faint smile. Then, as if muttering to himself, he said, "Let's make a breakthrough then!"
Rumble!
Before Zhang Quanyi could even react, he felt a powerful aura crushing down on him. The fellow who was only at Grand Dominion realm intermediate stage had broken through to Grand Dominion realm advanced stage in the blink of an eye!
Zhang Jiuxiao's cultivation had improved, and his strength had soared once more. Zhang Jiuxiao countered with a punch of his own.
Bang!
Fist and palm collided, and both of them retreated at the same time.
"How is this possible?"
Zhang Quanyi widened his eyes in shock, and he nearly fell to the ground.
He had seen with his own eyes how Zhang Xuan had fought with Zhang Linqing. Given that Zhang Xuan had just made a breakthrough in his cultivation, how could he possibly make another breakthrough?
Even if it's Enlightenment, it shouldn't be this fast!
"I don't believe it …"
Gritting his teeth, he roared furiously and charged forward once more.
This time, he didn't use the Fist of Void, but the martial skill he was most proficient in!
Hu hu hu!
In the blink of an eye, the dueling ring was filled with silhouettes, forming a colorful ring that trapped Zhang Jiuxiao within.
Saint high-tier battle technique, Revolving Dragon Art!
This battle technique was infused with the secrets of formations, and once executed, even Zhang Linqing would find it hard to withstand it. Even if Zhang Jiuxiao had made a breakthrough, he was still only at Grand Dominion realm advanced stage, so there was no way he could escape from it.
"What incredible speed!"
Trapped in the middle, Zhang Jiuxiao found himself unable to absorb any spiritual energy at all, and he felt a little light-headed. His eyebrows shot up, and a grim look appeared on his face.
"Even if you lose, you should be proud that you were able to force me to use this move!"
Seeing Zhang Jiuxiao's expression, Zhang Quanyi sneered coldly as he raised his palm.
Peng peng peng!
In an instant, Zhang Jiuxiao felt a stifling sensation in his chest.
"Hehe, don't worry. I won't defeat you right away. Instead, I'll slowly teach you that the dignity of a core member isn't something that a mere side family member like you can disrespect!"
As Zhang Jiuxiao spoke, he launched a barrage of attacks.
For a moment, Zhang Jiuxiao was unable to find a way to counterattack.
"Didn't you say that you were going to make a breakthrough? Why don't you continue then? "
Zhang Quanyi laughed heartily as he pummeled the face of the young man standing in the middle.
Weren't you having a good time making a breakthrough earlier?
Why aren't you able to do it now?
"Right, I can still make a breakthrough!"
Zhang Jiuxiao slapped his forehead helplessly. Following which, before Zhang Quanyi could process what was going on, the aura of the young man standing in the middle suddenly surged once more. In just half a breath, he had already broken through the bottleneck of Grand Dominion realm advanced stage, reaching Grand Dominion realm pinnacle.
The next moment, Zhang Jiuxiao felt his neck stiffening. He was lifted into the air as if he was a rabbit.
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