"Are you both ready?" The Referee asked Tie Butian and Su Yang who stood some distance away from each other on the stage. "Ready" They both replied at the same time. "Let the battle commence" The referee announced stepping off the ring. Su Yang calmly stared at Tie Butian whose expression was as serious as ever, he gripped his staff tightly, lightning flickering across his hand and the staff. "Last year, I couldn't last more than ten moves against you, but this year is going to be different, I've trained my lightning to the next stage" Tie Butian said confidently striking his staff onto the ground causing sparks to fly out in all directions. "Hmm, that's nice" Su Yang remarked with a nod which made Tie Butian's eyes twitch, how could he give such a plain answer like this? "I'll make you acknowledge me" Tie Butian gritted his teeth, his hair flickering with lightning, the next second, he disappeared dashing forward at an insane speed, in an instant he had arrived in front o
"That was an epic fight to watch, wow, I wonder who's up next" No sooner had Li Bai finished speaking than Zhang He who was standing next to him stood up with a calm expression. "You're up next huh, good luck" Felix said wishing Zhang He who smiled and nodded in reply. "Try not to lose" Li Bai and Yang Mi called out towards the receding figure of Zhang He who shook his head in reply. "I'll be right back" Yang Mi who was also seated said to Felix and got up then walked off making Felix wonder where she was going. "You're up against the Son of the Dragon General, he's strong so it'll be a tough choice to make, you or him?" Chu Yang remarked to Yi Yeye who walked to the stage with a scoff, she was the only one out of the top ten who treated Chu Yang coldly but it didn't bother him one bit. "The next battle will be between Zhang He and Yi Yeyu, are both sides ready?" The Referee announced and then asked both parties who nodded in reply. "Then let the battle commence" The refer
"Zhang, Zhang, Zhang wake up" Zhang He slowly opened his eyes to the familiar sound of a voice he had known his whole life calling him. He opened his eyes and found himself in a small space, he lay on a seat which trembled with every movement making him realize that he was in a carriage, he glanced up and saw the beautiful face of his mother staring at him with love. "Mother" Zhang He called out watching the woman sit back while peeping outside the window. "We're almost there" The woman said with a wide smile to the young Zhang He who looked two years older than his current self. "Mother..." Zhang He said as if trying to say something but he closed his mouth sadly. "Zhang'er, are you okay?" The woman asked worriedly after noticing Zhang He's expression. "I have a bad feeling about this, he left us alone for all these years and suddenly wants to take us back after realizing my talent" Zhang He replied with a sigh making his mother smile and take his hands in hers. "Listen
"WOAHHHHHH" The crowd cheered in excitement staring at the two sword users on the stage, up until one the fight was somewhat boring since it was like a one-sided fight but now, Zhang He had broken through making the battle spicy. SWORD VOID Zhang He's Emperor burst out, his sword making a piercing motion towards Yi Yeyu who also grabbed her sword and launched her attack. RAGING SWORD A red aura spread out across the surface of Yi Yeyu's sword making it appear like it was on fire, she turned around and twirled herself around before making a horizontal slashing motion with her sword which struck that of Zhang He creating a violent shockwave that made the stage tremble. BOOM Both parties were forced to retreat, the port of the stage which had taken the brunt of their attack had caved in, displaying the frightening power contained within their attacks. Once both parties stabilized themselves, they shot toward each other once again, unleashing powerful attacks. "TITAN'S SLA
"So what did I miss?" Yang Mi asked the group who only now remembered that she hadn't been here the whole time. "Where did you run off to?" Li Bai inquired with a curious expression. "None of your business" Yang Mi replied indifferently causing Felix to burst into laughter while Li Bai sat with a sour expression. "After the first three matches, we've had three winners, Vane Griffin, Su Yang, and Zhang He, they have officially qualified for the second phase, and that ends the tournament for the first day, the next Match-ups will commence tomorrow" The referee announced making the crowd groan silently, they preferred to spectate the next fights instantly. "Well, that's a wrap, let's go see how Zhang He is and then go get something to eat" Li Bai suggested earning a nod of agreement from both sides. ************************************************** "Here's your special for today, it's on me, so just enjoy" Toutou served a special cuisine to Felix and his friends who smiled in
Felix stood atop the stage calmly watching his opponent, Da Ji who also stood some distance away observing him closely, the crowd of spectators were silently watching, not wanting to miss what was to be an epic battle. "Are you ready?" The Referee asked both sides. "I'm ready" Da Ji replied throwing a provocative glance towards Felix. "Ready" Felix also replied calmly, not in the least bothered by Da Ji's provocation. "Then the battle should commence" The referee said jumping off and the moment his mouth paused, a shadow shot forward throwing an attack, Felix who noticed this instantly took a step back and swung a swift kick upwards. BANG A kick met a punch which resulted in the shadow being pushed backwards by Felix's kick. "You're fast but not nearly fast enough" Felix remarked taking a battle stance facing Da Ji who massaged his arm which had been struck by Felix's leg, he could already feel a scorching pain spreading across his arm and it made him wonder if it was ju
"He won" Wang Xiong was blown out of his mind. "Su, if you were to rank Da Ji based on his current strength, which rank would you put him?" Chu Yang asked causing his brother to pause and think for some time. "I would rank him 4th, just below Han Sen" Su Yang replied and this caused the others among the top ten to glance at him, to some it might seem like an insult but they themselves knew that it was the truth. "So if Felix was able to defeat him, then that means that he's as strong as an early Emperor and also has so many tricks under his sleeves, he could be stronger than me" Wang Xiong frowned at this realization. "For now, I wouldn't be so sure because it looked like he had a skill that made him immune to Da Ji's mental attacks, that's what earned him his victory, and a major part of Da Ji's strength comes from his bloodline ability of his mental attacks, if that is taken out of the question, we could also easily take him out" Lu Han also gave his analysis, and although t
Back on the stage, giant faced off against giant in an epic moment, the two sides had let loose and released their bloodline power to the peak, ready to end it. ATOMIC FIST Lin Huang made the first move, his figure appeared next to Shan Ren where his right fist turned into a fiery rocket which he swung towards Shan Ren whose arm turned into a shield onto which, Lin Huang's fist slammed into creating a shockwave that slammed into the barrier around the stage which trembled and went back to normal. After blocking the attack, Shan Ren saw his opportunity to attack since his opponent was in this close range, he eyes turned brown causing thick mud to rise up from the ground which wrapped around Lin Huang's feet gluing him to the ground. Seeing his opponent now locked in place, Shan Ren injected his fists with mana before sending over a flurry of punches which slammed onto the blue shield condensed by Lin Huang's left side, punches of high magnitude continuously smashed onto Lin Hua
“I regret that it concluded in this manner.” Li Bai stepped down from the stage and extended a hand to Han Xiao, offering assistance to help him rise. “Haha!” A wave of laughter greeted him in response, causing Li Bai's hand to freeze and the spectators to momentarily halt their cheers. Why? This occurred because Han Xiao, who typically wore an indifferent expression, laughed—an event that was truly rare. “You’re… you’re laughing.” Li Bai expressed in astonishment, unsure of how to respond. He observed Han Xiao, still chuckling, as he took his hand while Li Bai assisted him in standing up. "It's refreshing to let loose occasionally. You see, I have a unique condition that prevents me from experiencing certain emotions—happiness, sadness, even pain. However, your words triggered something within me; for a brief moment, I felt a glimpse of excitement. For that, I am truly grateful to you, Bai." Han Xiao rose to his feet with a hint of weakness, a smile gracing his lips as he addres
"FIGHT TILL THE END," Li Bai declared with a smile, his eyes shining with resolve."What?" The crowd was taken aback, and even Han Xiao found himself surprised by the shift in Li Bai's expression."You heard me correctly. Growing up, I watched my brother train until he was too exhausted to move. When he sparred with my father, he wouldn't stop until he was knocked unconscious. I often asked him why he pushed himself so hard, why he didn't just give up and surrender. He would tell me that..." Li Bai said, pausing as his eyes grew teary at the memory of his brother."A man who gives up will never reach the peak; it takes just a single step to fail and one step to succeed," Both Li Bai and Chu Yang remarked in their respective positions."He told me that giving up is like walking a journey of a thousand miles and stopping just before the last step. I used to wonder what he meant, and after losing him, I reflected on that moment and realized I let him down the most. However, I picked myse
"Now, we arrive at the final battle of this phase, which will decide who advances to the next stage. I am pleased to introduce the last two participants: Li Bai and Han Xiao." The Elder stepped onto the stage, a smile on his face, igniting the crowd with his eloquent words. "You've got this... brother," Felix said, pausing as he looked at Li Bai, whose eyes widened in excitement. He quickly rushed to hug Felix, but Felix pushed him away immediately. "Just do your best; we are here to support you every step of the journey." Zhang He also said to Li Bai, stopping him just before he could embrace him. "Aren't you going to wish me good luck?" Li Bai cast a sideways glance at Yang Mi, who shot him a fierce look in return. "Just don't die up there," Yang Mi finally said to Li Bai, her gaze softening at the sight of his pleading eyes."Hahaha, I love you too," Li Bai chuckled as he made his way down the stands toward the stage where his opponent, Han Xiao, was already waiting.Felix
Lu Han approached his seat with a mischievous grin, eliciting fearful glances from the onlookers, and he relished every moment of it. As he reached his seat, Han Sen stepped in front of him, raising his hands to block his path, prompting Lu Han to turn his attention toward him.“You didn’t need to take it that far; what prompted you to do that?” Han Sen inquired with a composed demeanor."With all due respect, my battles are my battles; you shouldn't concern yourself with mine," Lu Han replied with a smile. Though his words seemed courteous, they carried an underlying message that clearly conveyed 'Back off.' "I suppose you're right; your battle is your own," Han Sen chuckled at these words, removing his hand and allowing Lu Han to take his seat. "I'm glad you understand," Lu Han smiled, and just as he was about to take a seat, Han Sen raised his hand once more."Just hope you don't run into me in the next round, because then, there will be no one to interrupt," Han Sen remarked wit
'He skillfully disrupted his opponent's balance, leveraging the resulting momentum to lift him off the ground. With precise timing, he harnessed the rebound force to amplify the impact of his punch, inflicting maximum damage.' Felix observed intently as Chu Yang executed his method of attack. While it may have appeared effortless to the casual observer, Felix could not help but recognize the undeniable skill required to execute it so flawlessly. The memory of Chu Yang's final punch, which had shattered the stage with a single strike, served as a testament to the immense power he possessed. Felix sighed, acknowledging that facing off against Chu Yang would be a challenging battle with an uncertain outcome. "Felix, focus. It is time for the next match," Li Bai gently reminded Felix, pulling him back from his thoughts. His gaze shifted towards the stage, where a figure stood opposite Lan Liqing. It was none other than Lu Han, the individual who had been a constant thorn in Felix's
"That was one powerful attack from Han Sen" The outer disciples were once again filled with excitement, as they were once again reminded of the incredible skill and talent possessed by the Top Ten. "Did you guys notice that this was the first attack from Han Sen, throughout the whole battle he was on defense" The disciples eagerly engaged in conversation, discussing another topic that had caught their interest. "Yeah, and Chu Yang was completely devastated by a single attack." "He looked so cool catching that last attack," some of the females said as they engaged in conversation, giggling every now and then as they glanced at a furious Han Sen who had come off the stage and was making his way to the Top Ten seats. Chu Yang observed Han Sen's furious look, which caused the others to back away from him, saying, "Nice move at the end." Han Sen walked past the Top Ten stands, seemingly finished with his spectator duties for the day, with a cold, "Not now, Chu." Chu Yang laugh
"You're up Han" Su Yang said to Han Sen who groaned in annoyance. "Is that the guy I'm going to be fighting against? This sucks, at least you got to fight someone who was slightly strong" Han Sen groaned in disappointment, he stared at his opponent on the stage before he sighed and jumped out of his seat, with his hands in his pockets,he walked to the stage where his opponent was waiting. His opponent, Chu He was a sword cultivator, someone who specialized in the way of the sword, he was also the 12th rank so he was noticeably strong, he was as tall as Han Sen, around 6 feet tall, he wasn't as muscular as him though he was well built, his dark hair had been tied to a ponytail behind him, his eyes were sharp like his sword, he wielded dual swords, one on each side, he stood upright displaying his confidence as a sword practitioner. "It's an honor to fight against you Han Sen, I've heard so much about you" Chu He smiled and gave a martial bow of respect towards Han Sen who smiled.
Back on the stage, giant faced off against giant in an epic moment, the two sides had let loose and released their bloodline power to the peak, ready to end it. ATOMIC FIST Lin Huang made the first move, his figure appeared next to Shan Ren where his right fist turned into a fiery rocket which he swung towards Shan Ren whose arm turned into a shield onto which, Lin Huang's fist slammed into creating a shockwave that slammed into the barrier around the stage which trembled and went back to normal. After blocking the attack, Shan Ren saw his opportunity to attack since his opponent was in this close range, he eyes turned brown causing thick mud to rise up from the ground which wrapped around Lin Huang's feet gluing him to the ground. Seeing his opponent now locked in place, Shan Ren injected his fists with mana before sending over a flurry of punches which slammed onto the blue shield condensed by Lin Huang's left side, punches of high magnitude continuously smashed onto Lin Hua
"He won" Wang Xiong was blown out of his mind. "Su, if you were to rank Da Ji based on his current strength, which rank would you put him?" Chu Yang asked causing his brother to pause and think for some time. "I would rank him 4th, just below Han Sen" Su Yang replied and this caused the others among the top ten to glance at him, to some it might seem like an insult but they themselves knew that it was the truth. "So if Felix was able to defeat him, then that means that he's as strong as an early Emperor and also has so many tricks under his sleeves, he could be stronger than me" Wang Xiong frowned at this realization. "For now, I wouldn't be so sure because it looked like he had a skill that made him immune to Da Ji's mental attacks, that's what earned him his victory, and a major part of Da Ji's strength comes from his bloodline ability of his mental attacks, if that is taken out of the question, we could also easily take him out" Lu Han also gave his analysis, and although t