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"I didn't go looking for you, but you actually have the guts to come looking for me." Bai Qiuming's face was cold, and his gaze was cold and sharp. It was like a sword that wanted to pierce through Chen Zong.
"Haha." Chen Zong only laughed when he heard this.
True Sword Heavenly Art had reached the fifth stage, and his strength had increased again. Chen Zong wanted to challenge the top ten.
The top three were all at the Training Realm, so he could ignore them for now. Fourth to tenth could be challenged. Bai Qiuming was a disciple of the Bai Family. When he first entered Brilliant Sword Hall, Bai Yulou came looking for trouble. After that, Bai Yushan repeatedly made things difficult for him, and then there were Bai Mingze and Bai Gu's provocations.
It could be said that Chen Zong had many conflicts with the Bai Family. Especially when Bai Yushan left Seven Lights Martial Academy after being heavily injured. It was a humiliation. Chen Zong did not believe that a disciple of the Bai Family would give up just like that.
It was certain that Bai Qiuming would come looking for trouble with him. It was only a matter of time. Rather than waiting, why not take the initiative?
"You cannot be heavy-handed in a ranking challenge." The instructor's tone was strict.
"Don't worry, instructor. I will show mercy." Bai Qiuming smiled. His right hand gripped the hilt and slowly pulled out the precious iron sword. The sword's body shone with a water-like radiance, like a clear stream that emitted a slight chill.
The sword swayed like a cold stream and spread out. In the blink of an eye, it had arrived in front of Chen Zong.
Chen Zong's sword was still in its scabbard. When Bai Qiuming's water-like sword arrived, he suddenly gripped the hilt and pulled it out of the scabbard.
The sword's radiance was like a waning moon that streaked across the sky. It seemed to have come from the cold winter, sprinkling frost and snow. As it flashed by, the chill suddenly dropped.
The two swords clashed, and the sound of metal clashing rang. The ear-piercing sound pierced through metal and cracked stone, and countless sparks burst out.
To be ranked fourth in Brilliant Sky Hall and still be able to maintain his position despite being challenged so many times, Bai Qiuming's strength was very strong. This strength was not only experienced in grade martial arts, but also in Foundation Establishment martial arts.
His sword art was unleashed. Layers of fluctuating sword's radiance like a cold stream, all of them attacked Chen Zong. The air was filled with chill.
Under the Fake Frost Flowing Sword, cold light radiated in all directions, frost and snow spread, and the coldness increased.
The two swords clashed again and again. Bai Qiuming's One Sword Six Transformations, and Chen Zong also used One Sword Six Transformations. Even though he could use One Sword Eight Transformations, he still had to hold back, unless he was weaker than his opponent.
Using the same One Sword, Six Transformations, the two of them changed at an extremely fast speed. They were evenly matched, and for a moment, there was no clear winner.
"This newcomer isn't bad. He can actually fight Bai Qiuming to this extent." Meng Changchun, who was ranked sixth, nodded.
"He does have some skill, but this is not Bai Qiuming's true strength." He had challenged Bai Qiuming twice and knew that Bai Qiuming was very strong. How strong could a person who had just entered the Tianyao Hall be? Qi Fei curled his lips and said indifferently. He had challenged Bai Qiuming twice and knew that Bai Qiuming was very powerful.
Kang Yuan, who was ranked tenth, faintly stared at Chen Zong. He seemed to be interested, but no one knew what he was thinking. He was one of the Tianyao Hall disciples who was present when they challenged the Wooden Dummy Tower, so he paid quite a bit of attention to Chen Zong.
As for the top three, the battles between the Qi and Blood realms no longer piqued their interest. Because their cultivation had reached the Qi Refining realm, there was still a lot of room for improvement. They were racing against time to cultivate and increase their cultivation as much as possible. They were striving to get a good ranking in the Four Great Academies' disciple recruitment.
Every time Bai Qiuming struck, the sole of his right foot would twist slightly. It was very subtle, and most people would not even notice it. However, as the battle progressed, Chen Zong gradually noticed this. He realized that every time Bai Qiuming's foot twisted, his strike would become more powerful.
"I can also give it a try." Chen Zong thought to himself. He immediately applied what he learned and twisted his right foot to try to exert force. He failed the first time and was almost stabbed by Bai Qiuming's sword. Fortunately, his reaction was fast enough.
Bai Qiuming had his own little tricks, and so did Chen Zong. However, Chen Zong began to learn Bai Qiuming's little tricks in addition to his own.
After the first failure, he tried a second time, a third time, and a third time. Chen Zong observed and experimented, finding flaws and improving them. Only the instructor had noticed this, and no one else had.
He thrust his sword at Bai Qiuming. The sword light was like frost, and the air seemed to be frozen. He took a step forward and twisted his right foot in an instant. A burst of energy burst out, and in the blink of an eye, it went from his thigh to his waist to his right arm. The speed of the sword immediately increased, becoming faster and fiercer. The sword trembled, and in an instant, it bent and straightened, increasing its speed again.
Bai Qiuming's pupils shrank. This sword actually increased its speed twice in a row. Not only was it faster, but it was also fiercer, exceeding his reaction time.
Barely able to swing his sword, the Fake Frost Flowing Sword pierced Bai Qiuming's sword. The terrifying energy burst out, causing the sword to bend inwards. Bai Qiuming's wrist shook, and the energy burst out. The sword trembled and straightened, bouncing the sword away. Just as he was about to counterattack, another sword light appeared in front of him.
It was Chen Zong's sword. After being bounced back, he used the rebound force to straighten his sword and attack again.
"What a brilliant technique." The instructor was shocked. This kind of technique in the hands of a Qi and Blood realm martial artist gave off a surreal feeling. Even some Qi training realm martial artists might not be able to do it.
"Genius, this kid is truly a battle genius." The instructor exclaimed again.
Compared to the battle with Xu Zhantian not long ago, Chen Zong had undoubtedly improved. Of course, it could also be that he did not use his full strength during the battle with Xu Zhantian.
In a flash, Bai Qiuming's body retreated like an arrow.
In theory, retreating was slower than advancing, but using a footwork technique would make retreating much faster than advancing normally.
After pulling apart the distance, Bai Qiuming's blood energy burst out instantly. His longsword trembled, and the sword light trembled like cold water. There seemed to be the sound of water splashing, and then it turned into a small river that swept across the air and rushed towards Chen Zong.
It looked like a cold river, but in reality, it was formed by streaks of rapidly thrusting sword light. It was unstoppable.
This was a supreme grade mortal rank sword technique kept on the fifth floor of Heavenly Illumination Hall's Scripture Tower: Long Flow Sword Style.
"Lone Star Illuminates the World!"
Bai Qiuming's strength was profound, and he had also cultivated Long Flow Sword Style to great mastery. Its application was brilliant, and its flaws were hard to find. Only a rank martial art could resist it.
The lone star lit up, and loneliness spread out. The feeling of perfection grew stronger.
"Lone Star Sword Style!" The instructor was stunned.
He knew that Lone Star Sword Style was difficult to cultivate, but he did not expect Chen Zong to have mastered it. Moreover, it looked like it was the second stage that had never been recorded in Seven Lights Martial Arts Academy. It had reached a very high level.
Bai Qiuming's willpower was very strong, but he was still affected. He felt as if he was isolated by everyone and abandoned by the world. The loneliness filled his heart.
"Not good." Bai Qiulin was experienced in battle after all, and he immediately reacted. However, the sword technique he used became weak, and the lone star was already in front of him.
"Explode!"
In the face of danger, Bai Qiuming flicked a finger with his left hand. His finger was red, and a large amount of blood energy poured into it erupted instantly, turning into a terrifying force that could shatter steel.
The finger collided with the tip of the sword, and the sword shook violently. The lone star shattered. It was another supreme grade mortal rank martial art, Iron Rending Finger. Bai Qiuming had cultivated it to minor mastery, and its power was extraordinary.
The sword curved and straightened, and stabbed at an even faster speed. Bai Qiuming immediately retreated and counterattacked with his sword, but he was still a bit too slow. The tip of the sword slashed across and left a wound on Bai Qiuming's face. Blood flowed out.
"One Sword Seven Transformations!" The mentor was shocked for the third time.
"He has actually reached the realm of One Sword Seven Transformations!" The spectating disciples of Tianyao Hall were also shocked. Before this, only Gu Xiaolin, who was ranked first, had reached this realm.
Bai Qiuming was furious. In terms of cultivation, the two were on par, but he did not have the upper hand in terms of power. In terms of technique, he was not as good as his opponent. In terms of rank martial arts, although he was better in terms of rank, he could not gain the upper hand in terms of power. He did not know that Chen Zong had cultivated the True Sword Sky Supreme Art to the fifth layer, which could increase the power of his sword by seventy percent. This kind of increase was just too terrifying.
The Long Flow Sword Arts, Iron Rending Finger, and Flying Arrow Steps were used one after another. Besides the forbidden arts, Bai Qiuming used all of his strength. The sword light was like a cold current, and the finger energy was strong and terrifying. Not only was his speed fast, but he also had a shocking aura.
Apart from Blood Bat Envoy, this was the most powerful blood and blood realm opponent Chen Zong had ever faced.
The feeling of being evenly matched was great. It made one's blood boil as they fought to their heart's content.
The more they fought, the worse Bai Qiuming's expression became. This was because his blood and blood force was starting to run out. The power of a Human Rank martial art was very strong, but it also consumed a lot of blood and blood force. On the other hand, Chen Zong did not show any signs of exhaustion.
When Chen Zong cultivated the True Sword Sky Supreme Art to the fourth layer, his blood and blood force was twice as pure. When he cultivated to the fifth layer, it was twice as pure. Including the increase in cultivation, his blood and blood force had already surpassed most peak ninth level blood and blood realm martial artists. His recovery speed was even faster, and he also had the Blood Sinker Jade Essence. How could Bai Qiuming compete with Chen Zong in terms of consumption?
Gradually, Bai Qiuming began to fall into a disadvantageous position.
Chen Zong took the opportunity to attack. Under the One Sword Seven Transformations, Bai Qiuming was forced to retreat. In the end, he was forced out of the ring by Chen Zong. This kind of defeat made him very unwilling.
However, a defeat was a defeat. He would get back at Chen Zong next time.
"Chen Zong, I will challenge you next time. Just you wait." Bai Qiuming spat before leaving in a hurry.
"You won't have the chance." Chen Zong's reply was very domineering.
His opponent would improve, and so would he. He believed that his improvement would be greater than his opponent's.
"Bai Qiuming was actually defeated!" The spectating disciples were all stunned.
A newcomer who had just entered Heavenly Illumination Hall a few days ago had actually rushed ahead of them. Although they were unwilling, they had seen the entire battle. He had indeed defeated Bai Qiuming with his own strength, even if the process was very difficult.
On the ranking board, Chen Zong's name tag was placed at the fourth position. The three names above him were not people he could challenge for the time being.
Compared to the twenty-ninth place, the fourth place's treatment was much better.
Other than being able to enter the fifth floor of the Martial Scripture Tower, he could also receive seventy thousand White Jade Coins every month.
No matter when, money was very important to a martial artist. They might not be able to use it for the time being, but if they saved it up, it would eventually come in handy. This was because cultivation itself was something that consumed a lot of resources.
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