Xiao Tian's voice came again, and both of them almost split apart. If this got out, it would be a disaster. Tomorrow, there might be a series of gossip stories, like 'male on male.'
Even the few women chatting nearby couldn't help but reveal "auntie smiles."
After some playful banter, everyone understood it was just a joke, and finally, the people on the high platform became more lively in their conversation.
Under Elder Su Qian's draw arrangement, it was gradually Han Yue's turn to appear. Han Yue's opponent was also not weak, very skilled in earth-element Dou Technique. It was a pity that he met Han Yue, whose cultivation was far superior to his. In the end, Han Yue's sword, imbued with a strong chill, directly pierced through his defense, knocking him off the stage.
After winning, Han Yue was even more grateful to Xiao Tian. The opponent she had just defeated had previously beaten her in the strong ranking. Now, she could quickly defeat him. As Han Yue thought, she returned to Xun'er's side with a smile.
Next, it was Wu Hao's turn. After about ten rounds of fighting with his opponent, he was directly blasted off the arena. Wu Hao, who was blasted away, showed no signs of dejection on his face. Instead, he looked as if he had gained a lot, suggesting he had learned much from this battle.
Then, Xiao Yan and Yao Sheng appeared.
As Liu Fei's loyal bootlicker, Yao Sheng naturally followed Liu Fei's arrangements. Although he thought of the opponent's brother as that terrifying figure, for the sake of his 'white moonlight' in his heart, he still braced himself and went up. In this match, Xiao Yan was caught off guard by Yao Sheng's strange black water Dou Technique and his cultivation advantage. After Xiao Yan used the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Flame, the situation immediately reversed. Yao Sheng displayed his signature move, the Black Water Realm, but it was completely suppressed by Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flame. In the end, Yao Sheng was knocked out of the arena by Xiao Yan's ruler. He could only glance at Xiao Yan with unwillingness, then silently turned and left the arena, as if he had made some decision, leaving without looking back.
After several matches, it was finally Xiao Tian's turn to appear.
Xiao Tian's opponent was ranked thirteenth, a Nine-Star Dou Ling. The two stood facing each other. The man ranked thirteenth was named Mao Yi. He cupped his hands to Xiao Tian and said, "Please give me your guidance."
Seeing Xiao Tian nod, the opponent let out a sigh of relief. He then assumed a fighting stance, a green Dou Qi armor instantly appearing on his body, and a long sword in his hand.
"Wind Piercing Stab!"
Mao Yi directly held the long sword in front of him, transforming into a green lightning bolt, stabbing directly at Xiao Tian.
"This is Mao Yi's famous ultimate skill. I didn't expect him to use his strongest move right from the start."
Those in the arena familiar with Mao Yi exclaimed in surprise.
Xiao Tian's expression remained calm, as if the long sword, piercing through the air with a tearing sound, did not exist before him. Just as it was about to reach Xiao Tian's chest, Xiao Tian extended a finger, covered in Dou Qi, and directly touched the tip of the long sword. The sword's forward trajectory was instantly halted, unable to advance another inch.
Mao Yi gripped the hilt with both hands, continuously channeling Dou Qi into it, his entire face flushed red.
"How is this possible?"
Mao Yi couldn't believe the scene before him. Was the strength gap that huge? He was a Nine-Star Dou Ling; even an ordinary Dou Wang couldn't receive his Dou Technique so easily, could they?
Xiao Tian ignored his expression, flicking his finger lightly. The entire sword was directly flicked to the side, taking Mao Yi's body with it in a turn. A force spread from the sword body toward his body, and Mao Yi's hands, gripping the sword, also began to tremble. He quickly retreated a few steps, using the force of his retreat and his own Dou Qi to dispel the power.
Mao Yi's hands were still trembling slightly. Xiao Tian glanced at him. "Continue."
He took a deep breath and picked up his long sword again. "Xiao Tian, this is a new move I've recently practiced. Please give your assessment."
He wiped his hand across the long sword, his palm instantly cut, and blood dripped down the blade. "Blood Severing Sky!"
A bloody slash, accompanied by a whistling wind, swept toward Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian directly covered his single hand with Dou Qi and reached out to grab the slash.
"No, is Xiao Tian being so overconfident? I can feel the powerful lethality of this strike."
The audience, seeing Xiao Tian's actions, began to discuss in surprise.
The imagined explosion between the slash and Xiao Tian's outstretched hand did not occur. The slash was gradually ground away under Xiao Tian's lightning-covered palm.
"The force is good. An ordinary Eight-Star Dou Ling wouldn't be able to take it without injury. You can try to compress the power further. The range of your slash is too wide, and the power tends to disperse."
Xiao Tian felt the shortcomings and commented.
"Thank you for your guidance, Xiao Tian."
Mao Yi bowed to Xiao Tian, expressing his sincere gratitude, then turned to Elder Su Qian and said, "Elder Su Qian, I concede."
Elder Su Qian didn't hesitate at all; the gap between the two was already huge. "Xiao Tian, wins!"
Xiao Tian directly returned to the high platform. Xun'er and Han Yue both came over to congratulate Xiao Tian. The others looked at Xiao Tian, surrounded by two beautiful women, and were so envious that they were practically oozing jealousy.
Later, it was Han Yue's turn to appear. Han Yue's opponent was not as strong as her, but she did not underestimate him. After ten rounds of fighting, she directly used her Frost Moon Slash move, sending her opponent flying off the arena.
After Han Yue's match ended, today's competition was also declared over, with thirteen contestants having advanced. Those who advanced had joyful expressions, but only Zi Yan looked sullen, because she had been a spectator the entire day, with no chance to participate. She was so angry that she even wanted to pull Elder Su Qian's beard. Watching Zi Yan "fiercely" stare at him, Elder Su Qian could only pretend not to see her.
After leaving the arena, Xiao Tian sensed the nervousness in Han Yue's heart. With Xun'er's understanding, Xiao Tian was now accompanying Han Yue on a less-traveled path in the academy. Among the thirteen contestants now, besides Xiao Yan, only Han Yue was not a Nine-Star Dou Ling.
Xiao Tian thought, he now had two ways to help Han Yue secure a spot in the top ten.
"Han Yue, what is your strongest move?"
Xiao Tian directly asked Han Yue.
"My strongest moves currently are Profound High-Rank Absolute Cold Finger, a Profound Mid-Rank Frost Moon Slash, and Frost Sky Palm."
Han Yue did not hide anything from Xiao Tian, directly telling him all her Dou Techniques.
Xiao Tian listened to her Dou Techniques, pondered for a moment, then directly extended two fingers and touched her glabella. At that instant, Han Yue's body stiffened, but she didn't retreat a step, because she believed Xiao Tian wasn't attacking her. Her body stiffened because no man had ever touched her head before.
In Han Yue's sea of consciousness, a Dou Technique suddenly appeared: Cold Star Fall. This Dou Technique was a supporting Dou Technique that came with Ya Fei's cultivation method. It had no rank; its power depended entirely on the strength of one's Dou Qi.
Han Yue looked at the description of this Dou Technique and was completely stunned.