First it was Meng Zhi, then it was Bai Cang. The two Three Star Venerables had both been defeated in this round of competition. Neither of them were able to enter the top four.
This result was something that the spectating martial artists had never expected.
After a full two breaths of time, the crowd of cultivators finally recovered from their stupefied shock. Gasps and cries of surprise rang out one after another.
A One Star Venerable defeating a Three Star Venerable in one strike. This was too shocking!
Even Shi Wenxie, who was a Two Star Venerable, had the battle strength to challenge those of a higher level. However, when he fought with Meng Zhi, he only fought to test the waters before defeating Meng Zhi. This meant that Shi Wenxie did not have the confidence to defeat Meng Zhi in one strike.
However, before the battle, Mu Shaoyue had already stated that he wanted to defeat Bai Cang in one strike. Otherwise, he would lose. It could be seen that Mu Shaoyue was very confident in this battle!
Moreover, Shi Wenxie had fought with a gap of one level, while Mu Shaoyue had fought with a gap of two levels. This was even more shocking.
Comparing the two, Mu Shaoyue's glory had obviously overshadowed Shi Wenxie's!
Many of the spectators even began to wonder if Yang Gang, who was first on the Earth Profound Ranking, was a match for Mu Shaoyue.
Without a doubt, Mu Shaoyue's victory over Bai Cang had won the admiration of all the spectators. Perhaps there were still many who thought that Mu Shaoyue might not be a match for Yang Gang. However, one thing was certain. Mu Shaoyue's fame had already overshadowed all the younger generation cultivators. Even Yang Gang, who was first on the Earth Profound Ranking, could not compare to him in this aspect.
After all, Yang Gang's strength was only due to his high cultivation, not his battle strength. His reputation could not be compared to Mu Shaoyue's fame of defeating opponents two levels above him.
Only Ye Xing, who could also fight with opponents two levels above him, could compare to Mu Shaoyue's fame.
However, Ye Xing was only a half-step Venerable Master. Under the circumstances of the same level of battle strength, the difference of one level was obviously inferior.
In the pavilion, Master Dried Bone's face was very ugly!
Just now, he had refuted Master Jianjue, believing that Bai Cang would definitely defeat Mu Shaoyue. However, reality had given him a big slap in the face!
Mu Shaoyue's battle strength was far stronger than he had imagined. A genius who could defeat opponents two levels above him in the Astral Realm was not only a genius that appeared once in a thousand years, he was simply a monster that only appeared once in a thousand years!
Regardless of whether it was Tianming or not, his ability to fight beyond his level was definitely top-notch in the entire Astral Continent. It was extremely rare.
Sword Jue's mood was the complete opposite of Withered Bone's.
"Master Dried Bone, don't blame your White Bone Sect's disciples for being disappointing. It's just that my sect's disciple, Mu Shaoyue, is far too talented. Haha … right now, each of our three camps has one person in the top four. This is a kind of balance."
Master Huo Li coldly snorted and said, "Don't be happy too early. Once my sect's disciple Xue Yan defeats Ye Xing, our Corrupt path's disciples will occupy half of the top four!"
Guru Zi Xia lightly smiled and said, "Guru Huo Li, don't be happy too early. In my opinion, the winner of the next battle will most likely be Ye Xing!"
Master Chen Feng gloated, "If the winner of the next battle is Ye Xing, hehe … the White Bone Sect, Fire Cloud Cult, and Spirit Snake Sect won't have a single disciple in the top four. The Corrupt path's camp will still have to rely on the Earth Fiend Sect to keep up appearances!"
Aside from the three Corrupt path's Esteemed Masters, the other Esteemed Masters all lightly laughed. Master Chen Feng was right. Although Shi Wenxie was a Corrupt path's disciple, he wasn't a disciple of the nine high sects. If Xue Yan lost, the three high sects of the Corrupt path wouldn't have a single disciple in the top four.
Although the Earth Fiend Sect was a Corrupt path's sect, it was only a One Star Sect. It couldn't be considered the Corrupt path's representative in the True Xuan Region. The White Bone Sect, Fire Cloud Cult, and Spirit Snake Sect were the true representatives of the Corrupt path.
The three high sects of the Corrupt path didn't have a single disciple in the top four. They had to rely on the Earth Fiend Sect's disciple to occupy one of the top four spots. This wasn't a matter of gaining face, it was a loss of face!
The only chance for the three high sects of the Corrupt path to regain face was for Xue Yan to defeat Ye Xing in the fourth battle.
That way, not only would they regain face, but they would also gain face. At that time, half of the top four would be Corrupt path's disciples. It would be enough for the three Corrupt path's Esteemed Masters to show off and lose face for the other six Esteemed Masters.
In the martial arena, Ye Xing and Xue Yan had already gone up.
Compared to Meng Zhi's battle against Shi Wenxie, Bai Cang's battle against Mu Shaoyue, this battle was much less attractive.
That was because no matter who won and advanced to the top four, they wouldn't be able to compare to Meng Zhi and Bai Cang, who had been eliminated in the first two battles.
However, this battle was still a battle between a half-step Enlightened Master and a Two Star Enlightened Master. It was also a battle that was two realms higher. Furthermore, there was a huge gap between the half-step Enlightened Master and the Astral Dipper Realm. Many cultivators were still paying attention to it.
Under everyone's gazes, Ye Xing's expression was indifferent. In this aspect, he was somewhat similar to Mu Shaoyue. They were both filled with confidence and calm.
As for Xue Yan, he was a bit more solemn.
In the past, outside of the Astral Dipper Auction House, Xue Yan didn't attack Ye Xing because he was worried about the strength of the silver-winged demon eagle.
But at that time, Xue Yan didn't place Ye Xing in his eyes. He said that if they met at the Young Hero Assembly, he wouldn't forgive Ye Xing.
And now, Ye Xing and Xue Yan really did meet at the Young Hero Assembly.
But, Ye Xing's performance in the previous battles caused Xue Yan to lose all contempt towards Ye Xing.
Although Mu Ziyue couldn't be considered a top class Enlightened Master amongst the Two Star Enlightened Masters, he still wasn't weak. Xue Yan asked himself if he didn't use his astrology to defeat Mu Ziyue.
Ye Xing took out the Black Dragon Spear and pointed it towards the heavens. His aura instantly became sharp, like an unreachable peak that pierced through the heavens. Winds and clouds parted, parting to both sides.
Ye Xing's eyes locked onto Xue Yan. He lightly said, "Before we fight, you should use your astrology first. Otherwise, you won't have a chance!"
Although Xue Yan no longer looked down on Ye Xing, that didn't mean he feared him. He said, "Ye Xing, although your combat strength is amazing, don't be too arrogant. If you don't use your astrology, why should I?"
The corners of Ye Xing's mouth curled up as he said, "Are you sure?"
Xue Yan frowned. Ye Xing's tone left him in a bad mood. At the same time, he also felt a bit of pressure. His feelings towards Ye Xing were similar to Mu Shaoyue's; this was what made him feel pressured.
Because of this pressure, Xue Yan's confidence began to waver!
In order to make sure, Xue Yan changed his mind. "Alright, I want to see just how long you can last if I use my astrology!"
Woosh –
A beam of starlight shot out from between Xue Yan's eyebrows, turning into a blazing star that floated in the air.
The blazing star shined with a blinding light. It was extremely hot, emitting wave after wave of heat.
The blazing aura crashed into Ye Xing's body. Like a clay ox entering the sea, it disappeared without a trace. Ye Xing's expression was as calm as ever!
Ye Xing's Grand Aura of Fire had reached the Minute Subtlety boundary. Moreover, he had the Stellar Fire Seed within his body. What he feared the least was fire-attribute attacks. Xue Huo's blazing aura had no effect on Ye Xing at all.
Ye Xing's expression remained indifferent. He said, "Take my move – Dark Spirit Spear!"
In this battle, Ye Xing wanted to end it quickly. He wasn't afraid of exposing his strength and entering the top four. The other three opponents were all extremely formidable existences amongst the Three Stars. No matter how strong he exposed his strength, it wouldn't threaten them!
Thus, as soon as Ye Xing attacked, he used the Dark Spirit Spear's ultimate move, an all-out strike!
In an instant, Ye Xing used the Grand Aura of Wind, Grand Aura of Fire, and Grand Aura of Darkness!
The Dark Spirit Spear was the ultimate move of the Dark Spirit Spear Arts. Ye Xing's Dark Spirit Spear Arts had already reached the Perfection Boundary. His spear technique was like a god, and its might was terrifying.
The three Grand Auras of Heaven and Earth were all at the Minute Subtlety boundary. When they were fused into the Dark Spirit Spear, it caused the might of the spear to reach a terrifying degree.
As the spear thrust out, the wind howled and shadows appeared. Moreover, it was covered with a layer of fire aura!
In an instant, the winds and clouds surged in the sky. The wind blades on the ground were like sabers. Darkness spread through the sky and flames surged forward, wanting to drown out everything in front of it.
At this time, a dark spear shadow that carried a blazing light pierced through the void like lightning, instantly arriving in front of Xue Yan.
Xue Yan faced Ye Xing's spear attack head-on. Affected by the three Grand Auras of Heaven and Earth, his field of vision was filled with wind, flames, and darkness. There was also a faint spear shadow, causing all the hairs on his body to stand on end.
"Blazing Flame Palm!"
Xue Yan shouted loudly. His strength erupted to the limit. Both palms struck out repeatedly, and dense flaming palm prints slammed forward.
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