Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Ever since she knocked out the previous number one on the ranking list with a single punch, Zi Yan has become elusive and unpredictable.

Because of her reputation for reaching the top with a single punch, Duanmu Qing did not intentionally try to challenge her.

The matter was delayed again and again, and the top spot on the ranking list became a mysterious term known only to a very few genius students. The rest of the students had never even seen Zi Yan's face.

She was a force to be reckoned with in the inner academy during her Dou Ling stage, and now that she has broken through to Dou Wang, she has no rivals at all.

It wouldn't be interesting to watch unless Medusa came down and played with her.

On the other side, Su Qian began to announce the rules of this ranking competition: one-on-one, drawing lots, which was the same process as in previous years.

The trainees who were able to participate in this competition all jumped off the field using their own methods.

Guo Qin practiced a special external martial arts technique. When he landed, he let out a deep lion's roar, which was faintly mixed with sonic power.

Yan Li carried the greatsword, creating a circle of blade light in the air before landing steadily, with afterimages of fiery blade energy still swirling above.

Each of these entrances was more flamboyant than the last, and the competition between the trainees seemed to have begun from that moment on.

Sometimes, a battle is all about momentum.

Whether it's the aura hidden in one's heart or the aura displayed outwardly.

In short, a martial artist must not be cowardly.

Zi Yan swallowed a pill, clapped her hands, and jumped off the viewing platform.

Her landing was very light, without any fancy moves, yet almost none of the trainees present could see her speed.

An inexplicable pressure instantly enveloped the hearts of the top ten students.

Is this the number one spot on the leaderboard? Wow, that's impressive!

Compared to the pressure they faced, few of the students ranked ten or below had actually seen Zi Yan. Some hadn't seen through her, and some were even thinking that if they could draw this girl, wouldn't that be a sure win?

Zi Yan wandered around casually, found a step, and sat down.

"Old man Su Qian is really slow; it takes him so long to just give his name."

After reciting all the names, Su Qian took out fifty sticks, one side red and one side blue, and divided them in half.

The preliminary rounds of this competition will consist of twenty-five matches.

The trainees took turns drawing lots.

Once a draw is made, it cannot be changed in principle; players simply need to wait for their number to be called before starting.

Zi Yan drew a blue number nine, then jumped back to her seat and continued to eat leisurely.

This girl is probably the one who takes this game the least seriously.

As Su Qian began calling out numbers, starting with number one, the red and blue-signatured students whose numbers were called went off one by one.

Medusa looked at the two people below with a bored expression, feeling rather listless.

However, Ye Qingyun and Lin Xian'er were watching carefully, as such a high-quality martial arts competition was rarely seen outside.

Even just reviewing today's battles would be enough for Ye Qingyun and Lin Xian'er to learn from for a long time.

Time passed slowly, and when it was contestant number nine's turn to compete, she was the fastest. In less than ten seconds, Zi Yan had sent her opponent flying back.

Su Qian stood on the referee's bench and secretly shook her head. This girl really showed no mercy.

The student who got beaten up will probably be traumatized.

"Well, there's nothing to learn from this battle."

Han Feng said to the two women watching intently beside him.

From a technical standpoint, Zi Yan's battle was indeed not very interesting.

At least for Ye Qingyun and Lin Xian'er at this stage, it's of no use.

"What's wrong? You finished off your opponent cleanly and efficiently. That's very effective, isn't it!"

Zi Yan retorted.

Han Feng smiled and nodded, not objecting to Zi Yan's statement.

"Yes Yes Yes."

Zi Yan's fighting methods are indeed effective, but they are not suitable for Lin Xian'er and Ye Qingyun, who are both technically skilled fighters.

Warcraft has its advantages, and so do humans.

"Number 20!"

As Su Qian finished speaking, the stands suddenly fell silent.

Surrounded by those around him, Duanmu Qing slowly took a step forward.

A dragon's roar resounded, and a water dragon was born out of thin air beneath his feet, carrying him into the arena at an extremely fast speed.

On the other side, Lin Yin raised her jade flute, and melodious flute music filled the air. She transformed into a flurry of leaves, swirling in the wind, and arrived at the area below.

The second-ranked player on the leaderboard will face off against the third-ranked player.

This battle brought the preliminaries to their peak in terms of excitement.

Actually, such a highlight should usually be on the second day. The fact that the first day featured a showdown between two champions excited the students watching.

Duanmu Qing and Lin Yin, as the strongest representatives of the male and female students of the inner academy, had fought each other in private, but neither seemed to have used their full strength.

In today's battle, both sides will undoubtedly go all out to secure their official rankings.

"let's start."

At Su Qian's command, Duanmu Qing and Lin Yin sprang into action.

Lin Yin blew her jade flute, and several streams of green battle qi condensed above her head, transforming into two clones that attacked Duanmu Qing.

Duanmu Qing's palms surged with water as he struck at the two clones, instantly dispersing the powerful fluctuations of battle qi.

To his surprise, Lin Yin's clone was of very high quality and was able to withstand his attacks without disintegrating.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Yin summoned a green tree root and launched a sneak attack on Duanmu Qing from behind.

The sharp wooden spikes aimed at Duanmu Qing's weak points, carrying a green wave of energy as they stabbed fiercely.

Although Lin Yin is outstanding in appearance and has a quiet and elegant temperament, she doesn't hold back much when she makes a move.

Left with no other choice, Duanmu Qing had to resort to his fighting techniques.

With a single step, the water transformed into a water dragon, swirling around his body and rising upwards, halting the attack of the wooden spikes while also repelling the two clones.

"Water Dragon Devour!"

Duanmu Qing pushed out his palms in the direction of the water flow, and two water dragons intertwined and danced, rushing towards Lin Yin.

At this moment, the tide of battle turned, and Lin Yin turned her jade flute, forming a blue barrier in front of her.

"Her fighting style is very similar to yours."

Han Feng said to Ye Qingyun.

Ye Qingyun nodded and looked at the scene intently.

Lin Yin is known as the "Wood Fairy" by the students of the inner academy. In addition to her superb flute playing skills, her wood-attribute fighting spirit is also one of her strengths.

"Aoki Mysterious Shield!"

Seeing that Duanmu Qing's attacks were relentless, Lin Yin formed a hand seal, and the azure barrier instantly transformed into a solid wooden wall, blocking her way.

The wooden shield resisted the impact of the water jets stubbornly. Although it remained undamaged, several thin streams of water had begun to seep in.

Duanmu Qing quietly arranged the surrounding environment, making the air increasingly humid.

"Mysterious Waters".

Just as Duanmu Qing raised his arm, preparing to unleash a killing move, a beam of emerald green light suddenly shot out from the wooden shield.

"Ok?"

Duanmu Qing suddenly opened her eyes wide and quickly dodged to the side.

Lin Yin used her jade flute as a weapon and shot out a beam of light with extremely strong penetrating power.

"Azure sky!"

Swish!

The emerald green beam of light shattered several array patterns in the air, and then, with a speed that Duanmu Qing could not dodge, it pierced through his battle aura armor.

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"what?"

"Brother Qing actually..."

The members of the Green Dragon Gang were somewhat anxious. If their leader were to be defeated like this, it would be too humiliating.

"Don't worry, we've already prevented it, haven't we?"

One of them pointed to the area inside the arena and said.

Inside the fighting arena, Duanmu Qing clutched his right shoulder, a smile playing on his lips.

"Wow, Lin Yin, that's impressive! When did you learn this move?"

Lin Yin remained calm, her gaze fixed on Duanmu Qing.

"Just use whatever moves you have, stop beating around the bush."

A blue light flashed in Duanmu Qing's eyes. He said no more and formed a hand seal.

"This move was originally reserved for that person, but now you are barely qualified for me to use it."

"Hmph, all talk and no action!"

Lin Yin tossed the jade flute into the air, and vines sprouted from her feet, lifting her into the air.

"A vast expanse of blue sky!"

Emerald green battle aura shone across half the arena, and plants stretched out vigorously from the cracks in the ground.

Amidst this rich natural atmosphere, streams of blue water quietly rose up, forming several water clusters in mid-air.

These water droplets emitted wisps of mist, instantly blurring the entire fighting arena.

"Mysterious Water Domain - Mirage Dragon!"

Chapter 75 The Outbreak of Strange Flames

The air was thick with mist, and powerful shockwaves emanated from it.

Both are genius-level nine-star Dou Ling, with extraordinary combat power. If they act recklessly, the aftershocks could even destroy the arena.

Fortunately, the two did not escalate to a life-or-death situation.

When the commotion subsided and the fog dissipated, everyone saw Lin Yin, slightly out of breath, holding a jade flute and pressing it against Duanmu Qing's throat.

Just when everyone thought Lin Yin had won the duel, the girl lowered her arm and said softly, "I lost."

Suddenly, Duanmu Qing's figure transformed into a stream of water and burst open, and a misty figure quietly appeared behind Lin Yin.

"Concession."

The outcome is already clear.

Lin Yin nodded without saying anything more, turned around, jumped onto the stands, and returned to her seat.

She was one move behind, but that one move was an insurmountable chasm. Lin Yin had already seen the gap between herself and Duanmu Qing, so there was nothing to regret.

If you're not strong enough, you're not strong enough.

Today's defeat does not mean that future defeats will follow. The path of a cultivator is long and exciting, and there are many who will rise to the top.

It's a pity that I had bad luck in this ranking competition and didn't make it to the end.

Otherwise, with Lin Yin's strength, she would definitely be able to stay in the top ten.

After today's main event, the rest of the competitions seemed rather unremarkable.

Ye Qingyun seemed to have been inspired by something, and she was thinking about something on the way back.

Seeing how diligent the young cook was, Han Feng simply took the group out for a meal, saving her the trouble of cooking.