I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 630 Liu Xiaoyan's Path: Martial Arts Simplified to the Extreme!

The next day.

With everyone's expectant eyes on it, the final day of the Extraordinary Competition, and also the most important part, is here.

The Grandmaster Ranking Battle has finally begun.

Nangong Hong and Ji Xuan, who had reached the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm, advanced directly. The remaining eight people were randomly divided into two groups, with the top student from each group advancing.

These four will then compete to determine the final rankings.

soon.

The battle list appeared on the light screen in the battle area.

Group one.

Sikong Yang VS Wei Lingjun.

Mills vs. Liu Xiaoyan.

Second Group.

Minamoto no Reijin VS Kiyotsuki.

Ji Ruxue VS Bai Zhengyu.

Many people had strange expressions when they saw this matchup list.

The first group is probably pretty much a foregone conclusion; it will likely be Sikong Yang and Mills vying for the spot in the next round.

But the second group is interesting!

Gen Reijin and Kiyotsuki were matched up against each other in the very first match.

Dao Zongyuan Liren is undoubtedly the strongest swordsman in the world, and he and Sikong Yang are known as the two masters of swordsmanship.

He is considered one of the most powerful grandmasters after Ji Xuan and Nangong Hong.

If Qingyue hadn't suddenly appeared, it's highly likely that the two of them would have advanced in the end.

But now, Gen Reijin might be eliminated in the first round.

Of course, in the previous battles, Qingyue only displayed her divine soul power.

As for her actual combat ability, it is still unknown.

If Kiyotsuki's strength is weak, or even inferior to Cecilia's, then Genji Reijin might still have a chance.

After all, no matter what, Yuan Liren is a top-tier Grandmaster at the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm.

Moreover, his mental strength is much stronger than Feng Hao's, and it is still unknown how much influence the divine soul pressure will have on him.

[First Match of Group One: Sikong Yang vs. Wei Lingjun!]

Li Qingxuan's voice rang out, temporarily drawing everyone's attention back.

But at that moment, Wei Lingjun spoke up:
"I surrender!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's lips twitched involuntarily.

Another surrender?
To this day, there has never been a grandmaster like him.

This guy is a disgrace to the Grandmaster!

Wei Lingjun shrugged, looking completely indifferent.

I don't care what others say about me; it's not like it'll hurt me.

Moreover, he has no chance of making it into the top three.

The rewards for fourth place and tenth place are the same.

If that's the case, why waste energy fighting to the death?
Concealing your strength and securing the rewards you deserve is the wisest choice.

As for face?

Can that thing be used as a source crystal?

Sikong Yang and the others were not surprised by Wei Lingjun's choice.

Over the years, they have come to know Wei Lingjun's personality all too well.

To put it nicely, it means being cautious; to put it bluntly, it means being cowardly!
It's hard to imagine that a grandmaster who stands at the pinnacle of the superhuman would be so cowardly.

With his strength and status, only a handful of people could pose a threat to him.

But Wei Lingjun was able to carry out the "way of the heart" to the end.

Never offend anyone easily; avoid them if you can, and play it safe if you can.

He can be described as a mudslide in the world of grandmasters.

After he stepped down from the stage, Li Qingxuan couldn't help but reprimand him:

"You brat, at least put on an act!"

"To admit defeat in two consecutive battles, what kind of behavior is that?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Lingjun immediately tried to defend himself:

"Dean, don't you know how fast Sikong Yang's sword is? If he doesn't stop, I might be seriously injured! It's too dangerous!"

"..."

Li Qingxuan's face immediately darkened.

"roll roll roll!"

Wei Lingjun gave an awkward smile and immediately returned to the spectator area.

After a while.

[Group 1, Match 2: Mills vs. Liu Xiaoyan!]

Thankfully, this battle didn't encounter any further unexpected problems.

On the arena, the two figures moved at incredible speed.

Within a radius of several hundred meters, bursts of sound tearing through the air could be heard continuously.

Compared to previous battles, this is on a completely different level.

Everyone truly witnessed the terror of an eighth-level Transcendent Grandmaster.

Mills gave a low shout and took another step forward.

The ground trembled slightly, and the fist, carrying an extremely terrifying pressure, rushed straight towards Liu Xiaoyan's face.

Faced with this powerful and unparalleled punch, Liu Xiaoyan did not take it head-on.

Her figure flashed rapidly, sliding half a step to the side and back.

At the same time, the sword in his hand shot out like lightning, striking Mills' wrist precisely!

Snapped!
A soft sound.

Mills' punch was deflected by her seemingly effortless sword strike.

A powerful gust of wind from the punch grazed the hem of her clothes and left a shallow crater in the ground some distance away.

"What an accurate judgment!"

Ji Ruxue's eyes narrowed, and she muttered to herself.

"Although it's a basic sword technique, even I can't match his timing!"

In the arena.

Mills' eyes narrowed, and without retracting his fist, he swept it horizontally.

This time, however, the range is larger and the force is greater!

"Xuanwu Sea-Suppressing Fist!"

Bang!
With a loud bang.

His fist slammed into the sword that Liu Xiaoyan had raised to block.

Her body jolted violently, and she slid backward dozens of meters.

At the same time, the iron sword in her hand shattered with a crash. "It's a pity that relying solely on basic martial arts is still too much of a disadvantage."

Ji Ruxue shook her head.

Although Liu Xiaoyan's martial arts skills are extremely strong, she is ultimately lacking in strength.

Moreover, the most distinctive feature of the Xuanwu Zhenhai Fist that Mills practiced was its counter-shock power.

This wasn't particularly useful when he was still in the Body Tempering Realm at the beginning.

However, now that Mills' martial arts level has reached the peak of Dark Force, the counter-shock effect he can exert has become extremely terrifying.

Liu Xiaoyan was able to barely hold on, entirely thanks to her powerful Qi and blood at the eighth level of the Transcendent Realm and her perfect grasp of the timing.

However, the ordinary iron sword was pierced into pieces by the recoil.

Mills pressed his advantage, unleashing a barrage of punches that rained down on Liu Xiaoyan like a mountain.

However, Liu Xiaoyan did not give up even after losing her sword.

She displayed amazing skill amid Mills's fierce offensive.

By relying solely on basic footwork techniques such as sliding, retreating, and side-shifting, one can always avoid the strongest punches at the most extreme distance.

In battle, Liu Xiaoyan used her palms, fingers, elbows, and shoulders as the most effective defensive weapons.

Every block, strike, and pull was perfectly timed.

This deflected and deflected Mills's immense power time and time again.

In contrast, Mills's punches were incredibly powerful and imposing.

The dull thuds of collisions echoed all around.

That was the result of Liu Xiaoyan having to endure the force when she couldn't completely release it.

"It's unbelievable! This Grandmaster Liu Xiaoyan has actually cultivated basic martial arts to such a level!"

"Every movement is extremely concise, with not a single superfluous element!"

A hint of amazement flashed in Fang Yuanhang's eyes.

He had heard about Liu Xiaoyan before; it was said that this grandmaster only practiced basic martial arts.

But in the past, I had only heard about it.

Only now, witnessing it firsthand, does he truly understand the terrifying perseverance it represents.

This is the extraordinary achievement of taking the most ordinary path to its ultimate form!
It's practically art.

"Nangong, what do you think?"

On the high platform, Ji Xuan looked at Nangong Hong beside him.

"If you defend it for too long, you will lose it."

Nangong Hong shook his head, his eyes remaining unchanged.

"Liu Xiaoyan's basic skills are indeed decent, but Mills' strength and defense are far superior to Liu Xiaoyan's, especially his recoil force, which is all-pervasive."

“Every time she blocks or deflects force, she is actually enduring continuous shock and exhaustion.”

"Liu Xiaoyan will be defeated in less than ten seconds."

As if to prove his words, the situation on the stage began to subtly change.

Although Liu Xiaoyan's dodges and parries were precise, her breathing became noticeably more rapid, and her face turned even paler.

Each time she collided with Mills's punches, her body trembled more violently, and she retreated a greater distance.

The pervasive force of the recoil was gradually eroding her internal organs, accumulating injuries.

Sudden.

Mills seized the moment when Liu Xiaoyan's body momentarily faltered after she released her force, and his internal energy and blood suddenly erupted.

"town!"

With a low roar, he thrust his fist forward with overwhelming force, carrying the power to suppress everything!
Liu Xiaoyan's pupils contracted slightly as she felt the powerful pressure of the air around her, making it impossible for her to dodge.

She took a deep breath, instantly placing her palms together in front of her, her blood and energy surging within her body without reservation.

Bang! ! !
The moment fists and palms collided, time seemed to freeze for a split second.

Immediately afterwards, a visible ring of air exploded outwards from the two of them, kicking up clouds of dust!
The ground beneath them groaned under the strain, and spiderweb-like cracks suddenly spread out!
Liu Xiaoyan's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"puff!"

Uncontrollably, fresh blood gushed from her mouth, turning into a tragically beautiful cloud of blood mist.

She could no longer maintain her balance and flew backward uncontrollably.

Upon seeing this scene, countless people in front of the screen held their breath.

Then the comments section started scrolling wildly.

[Isn't this power a bit too exaggerated?]

[I felt it was no less powerful than the shockwave of a bomb explosion! Is this the power of a top-tier grandmaster?]

[Will Grandmaster Liu Xiaoyan be alright?]

Just as everyone was discussing it.

The smoke and dust slowly dissipated, revealing the scene on the arena.

Mills maintained his punching stance, his powerful aura slowly receding like a furnace, causing a large crater to form beneath his feet.

Judging from his condition, he doesn't seem to have been greatly affected.

Dozens of meters away, Liu Xiaoyan knelt on one knee.

He was supporting himself on the ground with one hand, coughing violently, with blood and foam constantly oozing from the corner of his mouth.

Her aura also became extremely weak.

Clearly, that head-on collision had caused considerable damage to his internal organs.

Mills wins!

Li Qingxuan's voice rang out promptly, announcing the results.

……

"What a pity, their basic martial arts skills are still far from sufficient!"

On the other side, Xia Yuan, who was watching, also shook his head.

Although both were Grandmasters at the peak of Dark Force, at the eighth level of Transcendent Realm, Mills was clearly much stronger.

During the battle just now, Liu Xiaoyan was almost completely suppressed.

They had virtually no power to resist.

"However, Liu Xiaoyan has vaguely touched the threshold of the Transformation Realm!"

Xia Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

"It seems that this path is not without its merits."

Of course, that's true, but not everyone can be like Liu Xiaoyan.

To reach the peak of Dark Force in martial arts by practicing basic martial arts requires unimaginable perseverance and dedication.

There are very few people in the world like Liu Xiaoyan.

Moreover, those with exceptional talent don't necessarily need to take this path.

For example, Nangong Hong has extremely strong martial arts talent, so it would be a complete waste to only practice basic martial arts.

Only people like Liu Xiaoyan, whose talent may not be outstanding but whose conviction is extremely strong, are suitable.

It's fair to say that this path was tailor-made for her.

However, when facing top geniuses of the same level, their actual combat ability is definitely inferior.

Unless she can truly reach the legendary level of skill that is close to the Tao.

(End of this chapter)