Fang Xingchen's figure flew out, descending like a crescent moon.
Lin Bai's ten fingers slashed out, turning into ten small crescent moons. They brought with them a cold and sharp edge as they slashed toward Fang Xingchen. Ten gashes were torn in void space, and it was a shocking sight. The moment Lin Bai made his move, everyone could tell that Lin Bai was definitely at the second level. Moreover, he had not just entered the second level.
Fang Xingchen placed his hands behind his back and swayed his shoulders. He did not take any stance, but he slid backward like flowing water. No matter how close the ten crescent moons slashed toward him, there was still a gap between them. That gap was like a natural moat.
One advanced and one retreated. He advanced rapidly and retreated calmly.
Suddenly, the ten crescent moons flickered and disappeared. They then suddenly appeared behind Fang Xingchen, surrounding him in a fan shape and slashing toward him.
However, Fang Xingchen swung out with one hand, and a domineering and vigorous Yuangang Force swept out, shattering all ten crescent moons. They turned into faint white light that filled up the entire sky and filled up the surroundings.
However, the white light gathered once again, condensing into a faint white crescent moon that was half a meter long. It slashed down from the sky, as if it had split the valley into two. Its prowess was astonishing, and the crescent moon's edges exuded an extremely cold glow, locking onto Fang Xingchen. It had a determination to pursue him to the ends of the earth.
However, Fang Xingchen reached out with his other hand and grabbed at the air, grabbing the crescent moon in his hand and slashing it toward Lin Bai like a machete.
This method of controlling one's opponent's attack and then using it to attack the enemy was extremely astonishing.
Lin Bai's countenance changed drastically, but he did not panic in the face of danger. With a sway of his body, the sixteen crescent moons circling around him became much faster, and Lin Bai's body became even lighter. He narrowly avoided the machete's attack.
The machete's attack missed and dissipated once again, turning into countless rays of white light and spreading out.
Lin Bai's lithe figure leaped up into the sky. With a shake of his arms, a faint white crescent moon that was one meter long suddenly rose behind him.
Lin Bai, who was floating several tens of meters up in the sky, seemed to have turned into a crescent moon. Immediately, the crescent moon in the sky released an even denser moonlight, which landed on Lin Bai's body and was continuously absorbed, causing the surroundings to sink into darkness.
"Senior Brother Fang, this is my strongest move. Even I can't fully control its power. Be careful." The feminine voice brought with it heavy sound waves that wreaked havoc in the world.
Suddenly, the waning moon behind Lin Bai became extremely dazzling. It was like the light of the sun, and as Lin Bai pointed his finger, it began to violently fluctuate.
"Illusionary Moon Thousand Sand!"
He seemed to be murmuring softly, as if he was talking to himself. When his voice left his mouth, it was like an invisible wind, like a wispy mist that dissipated in the surroundings, but then clearly traveled into everyone's ears.
From the dazzling waning moon that was as bright as the scorching sun, tiny fragments the size of a fingernail shot out. They were densely packed like quicksand.
Everyone could clearly see a long river of white sand shooting down from several tens of meters in midair. One end was connected to Lin Bai, while the other end was charging toward Fang Xingchen.
Fang Xingchen's brows twitched slightly. This was the first time he had shown an expression that was different from his usual indifference. It showed the astonishment in his heart, as well as a hint of seriousness.
Yes, the prowess of this move was very, very strong. It was strong enough to make Fang Xingchen take it seriously.
Outside, everyone's countenance was grim. The aura exuded by this move made them feel a great threat. Putting themselves in Fang Xingchen's shoes, they realized that they would not be able to fend it off at all. They were even more astonished.
"It's a great move," Fang Xingchen said, praising without any hesitation. "Since that's the case, take a move of mine as well."
With that, Fang Xingchen once again put out his hand.
His five drooping fingers seemed to have been lifted up from the water. Specks of light flashed between his fingers, becoming resplendent like starlight.
His five fingers slowly opened up, and countless starlight gathered in them, condensing into something like a star.
Then, that star also spread out, covering the entire palm. He reached out, grabbing toward the air, as well as the Illusionary Moon Quicksand that kept on shooting down.
"Fang Xingchen has already practiced the Star Plucking Hand to the extreme." A Heaven realm Elder from Mount Zhenyuan stroked his long beard, nodding with a smile.
The Sect Master was also smiling. He was very satisfied with this disciple of his, Fang Xingchen. Fang Xingchen's talent in cultivation was superb, and his comprehension was outstanding. He was undoubtedly a genius.
Star Plucking Hand!
This was one of Mount Zhenyuan's secret martial arts legacies.
Compared to the other six mountains, Mount Zhenyuan, which was the main mountain, had an additional high-end legacy.
One of his hands was covered with countless starlight, as if he was holding the stars in his hand. No matter how much the Illusionary Moon Quicksand kept on attacking his hand, it was unable to stop it at all. Only the fragmented white moonlight kept on shattering more and more.
Lin Bai's expression was grim. As he waved his arms, he absorbed even more moonlight, shooting out even more fragmented moonlight. Gradually, his eyes were covered with a layer of white. Clearly, he had already unleashed all of his power, not holding back at all. He was also making full use of the environment's advantage.
"This attack is already infinitely close to the third level," an Elder said in a low voice.
"This disciple called Lin Bai is really good at enduring."
The Yinyue Mountain Chieftain was also very surprised. She did not know that Lin Bai had such strength. She could only say that he had hidden it too well.
And he had hidden it so well probably because he wanted to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat.
Right now, he did indeed seem like he was going to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat.
If he could defeat Fang Xingchen, it would be even more shocking. However, that was impossible and could only be imagined.
The [Star Plucking Hand] kept on closing in. Even if Lin Bai unleashed all of his power, he could not move it at all.
In the end, the hand that kept on growing bigger and bigger hit Lin Bai. The fragmented moonlight shattered, and Lin Bai was sent flying, vomiting blood.
Everyone was already used to Lin Bai vomiting blood. However, it was different this time. Lin Bai could swear that the previous vomiting of blood was just an act to hide his strength and make others underestimate him. However, this time, he was really injured, and it was not light.
With a bang, Lin Bai landed on the ground and vomited another mouthful of blood. His chest was dyed red, and his breathing was weak.
"You're not bad. You made me use part of my strength," Fang Xingchen said softly with his hands behind his back.
Lin Bai coughed and got up. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled bitterly. "But I still lost."
"With your strength, other than me, no one in the Sect's core disciples should be a match for you," Fang Xingchen said casually, as if comforting Lin Bai.
Fang Xingchen won and got another point. Lin Bai lost and did not get any points.
"It seems that Lin Bai has a high chance of getting second place."
"There's still Chen Zong."
"I'm sure that Chen Zong is not a match for Lin Bai."
"Gray Feather, you can give me your Mystic Tortoise Shield in advance," the Mingguang Mountain Master said with a cold smile.
"Until the last moment, how can we know the outcome?" the Gray Feather Mountain Master replied calmly.
But in fact, the Green Feather Mountain Lord was not confident. Although he believed that Chen Zong had a chance to reach the third extreme after reaching the peak of the Nine Star Realm, there was still a chance. He was not 100% sure. Plus, he was busy before, so he did not pay attention to Chen Zong's strength.
He only hoped that Chen Zong really had the strength to reach the third level. Otherwise, losing the Mystic Tortoise Shield was not a big deal.
The discussion about the strength of Chen Zong and Lin Bai continued to increase. Finally, there was a conclusion.
Chen Zong versus Lin Bai.
This battle would determine who would get second place.
Chen Zong was the one who initiated the challenge and had the right to choose the battle environment. Chen Zong's choice surprised everyone, including Lin Bai.
"He actually chose Yinyue Valley."
"I don't understand. Doesn't he know that Yinyue Valley is the most advantageous for Lin Bai?"
"Maybe he's confident that he can defeat Lin Bai in this state."
"He doesn't know what he's doing." The disciples of Yinyue Mountain belittled Chen Zong.
"Does he think that he's powerful just because he has more swords?"
"Gray Feather, your disciple's character …" the Mingguang Mountain Master said again, shaking his head with a hint of mockery. He would not let go of any opportunity to attack Chen Zong.
The Gray Feather Mountain Master's expression did not change. He also felt that Chen Zong's choice was a little reckless and arrogant.
"Maybe this kind of terrain is also advantageous for Chen Zong," the Rainbow Mountain Master said with a smile.
That was quite possible.
"I don't understand why you're doing this, but I won't show you any mercy." Lin Bai's soft voice entered Chen Zong's ears.
"I just want to try the Illusory Moon Quicksand." Chen Zong smiled.
Lin Bai shook his head. He felt that Chen Zong was too arrogant.
Chen Zong did not say anything else. He just pulled out his sword and slashed!
A crimson sword light pierced through the air like a crescent moon and cut open the hard rock surface of the valley. It continued to extend forward with an extremely powerful force. No matter what it was, it slashed through it and went straight for Lin Bai.
Lin Bai's expression suddenly changed. The aura of this sword light was oppressive, making him feel that it was very strong. It was stronger than the opponents he had defeated before.
Then, Lin Bai opened his hands and grabbed, and a white crescent moon pierced through the air.
The sword light and crescent moon shattered one after another.
More crescent moons pierced through the air and attacked from all directions, wave after wave. Chen Zong shattered all the sword lights with his sword.
Lin Bai's body was once again surrounded by 16 crescent moons. His ten fingers were also covered by the light of the crescent moons. He closed in and grabbed at the sky.
Clang! Clang!
In close combat, the 16 crescent moons around Lin Bai also attacked Chen Zong from all directions. Chen Zong felt as if he was being attacked by many people at the same time.
However, Chen Zong blocked all the attacks with the sword in his hand.
The more he attacked, the more Lin Bai frowned. He realized that he could not defeat Chen Zong even if he stopped hiding his strength. Instead, as time passed, he felt more and more helpless. He could not break through his opponent's defense at all.
Everyone else also realized this and was a little surprised.
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