NFBE Chapter 45 Outer Sect Strong
Chapter 45 Outer Sect Strong
Elder Chen Feng of the Enforcement Hall certainly saw everything that happened in the fog, but it was precisely because he saw it that he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about the calm-looking child on the stage.
Such superb swordsmanship, such exquisite control, and such a terrifying layout!
Chen Feng now understood why Shen Xu hadn't kicked Shen Guangjian out earlier; he wanted to kill him out of his spirit.
If Shen Guangjian were to leave with the idea that he could defeat Shen Xu if he could break through to the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, Shen Guangjian would definitely be dissatisfied and might even work harder to defeat Shen Xu.
However, if Shen Guangjian breaks through to the eighth level of Qi Cultivation and rekindles his hope and confidence, then he can be completely defeated with overwhelming strength.
Therefore, it is highly likely that Shen Guangjian will live in Shen Xu's shadow for the rest of his life, and it would not be surprising if he were to become depressed because of it.
Now, the battleground belongs to the victor.
"So this is all you've achieved, even at the eighth level of Qi cultivation!" Shen Xu lost all interest in Shen Guangjian, who showed no fighting spirit.
"What's the name of that move?" Shen Guangjian asked, looking up.
Looking at Shen Guangjian, whose face was covered in blood, Shen Xu replied calmly, "A mirage."
"Flowers in the mirror, the moon in the water, what a fine name! Losing in this move, I didn't lose unjustly!" Shen Guangjian seemed somewhat relieved.
"I will grant Wang Zhong his freedom! But I hope you will not target the Shen family."
“My only target has always been Uncle Wang. If you don’t provoke me, I naturally won’t go after you. After all, that’s where I grew up,” Shen Xu replied.
"Thank you! Elder, I have lost. You can announce the result now." Shen Guangjian picked up his sword, stood up, and staggered off the dueling platform. Then, with the help of Shen Xian and the others, he slowly left the Wind Howling Platform.
"Fifteen against eighteen, fifteen wins!" As the black-robed elder announced the result, Shen Xu stepped down from the battle platform.
However, everyone seemed to be still recovering from what had just happened. They didn't understand what had happened in the white mist. After the white mist disappeared, Shen Guangjian seemed to be a completely different person.
But the more they didn't know, the more they wanted to know. Shen Xu certainly wouldn't tell them, and Shen Guangjian was even less likely to, so they could only guess.
"Mirror Flower, Water Moon! What a beautiful name! It must be an exceptionally gorgeous move, and Shen Xu will look incredibly cool using it!"
"Stop being a fangirl, Shen Xu won't be interested in you."
"How will I know if I don't try? Maybe Shen Xu likes my type!" The girl puffed out her chest.
"I think it must be related to illusion. You can imagine that whether it's a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, they are untouchable illusions."
"Could it be that Shen Xu created an illusion through the white mist, thereby altering Shen Guangjian's personality?"
"How is that possible! What happened to Shen Guangjian's injuries?"
"We need to take a two-pronged approach! A transformation of the soul requires physical feedback."
"Is it so magical?"
Hearing the crowd's discussion, Chen Feng couldn't help but smile. In a sense, what that disciple said was not wrong; he was a talent who could enter the Enforcement Hall. After silently memorizing the disciple's face, Chen Feng gave his seat to the black-clad referee.
"Well done, Shen Xu!" Wu Qi patted Shen Xu's chest.
Shen Xu returned Wu Qi's somewhat forced smile. The consumption of the Mirror Flower Water Moon technique was simply too great. Each additional water mirror and water sword posed a significant challenge to his vital energy.
However, Wu Qi was still immersed in excitement and completely failed to notice Shen Xu's weakness. After all, in the eyes of those below the stage, he appeared calm and composed on stage, as if defeating Shen Guangjian had been effortless.
However, the competition was not over yet, and he needed to recover his energy quickly. So, he left the crowd amidst their awe-inspiring gazes and found a quiet place to take Qi-nourishing pills to recover his energy.
At this point, although there are still duels on the first duel stage that haven't been fought yet, everyone already knows who will win the first duel stage.
The referee in black took out the remaining two cards, number 13 and 27.
Wu Qi gave a wry smile. He already knew this outcome, but he had already decided that if he could win this battle, he would simply concede defeat in the next match against Shen Xu. If he couldn't win, then he could only cheer for Shen Xu.
He certainly knew who it would be on the 27th.
Stepping onto the fighting stage, Mo Shan looked at the man in black opposite him, Wu Qi, and said, "Mo Shan, Shen Xu is my friend, and Shen Guangjian is your friend. Shen Xu defeated Shen Guangjian, so naturally I will defeat you as well."
"Haha, Shen Guangjian is not my friend. I parted ways with him a long time ago. And seeing Shen Xu beat him to a pulp made me happier than anyone else, so your deduction must be wrong. I may not be able to beat Shen Xu, but dealing with you is a piece of cake."
Mo Shan took his heavy sword off his back and placed it on the ground, which immediately made a dull thud.
"Enough talk, take this!" Wu Qi leaped forward and attacked Mo Shan.
Shen Xu, who was on the outside, was stunned when he saw that the person on the stage was Wu Qi. However, he then realized that Wu Qi had indeed been there the whole time when he was dueling with Shen Guangjian.
However, it would seem more reasonable if he fought Mo Shan first, Shen Guangjian fought Wu Qi, and then he and Shen Guangjian faced off last. The referee probably made a mistake and pulled him and Shen Guangjian out of the match directly.
Unless he takes a risky tactic, Wu Qi will have a hard time defeating Mo Shan, according to Shen Xu.
Wu Qi's swordplay was light and agile, while Mo Shan's was heavy and powerful. One focused on offense, while the other on defense. With equal strength, the defender was more likely to gain the upper hand. Moreover, Wu Qi had only recently reached the seventh level of Qi Cultivation, and his strength was not equal to Mo Shan's. It was only a matter of time before he was defeated.
As Shen Xu had expected, when Wu Qi's initial barrage of attacks failed to produce any results, his attack speed also slowed down, and he consumed more stamina and energy than Mo Shan.
Mo Shan naturally wouldn't let such an opportunity pass. After forcing Wu Qi back with a swing of his sword, he followed up with a powerful slash aimed at Wu Qi's head. Just as Wu Qi dodged the attack, he was momentarily stunned for some reason. Mo Shan caught this moment and unhesitatingly used the Mountain-Suppressing Sword Technique. A giant, earthen-yellow sword phantom instantly fell heavily towards Wu Qi.
Shen Xu had personally experienced Mo Shan's move. The suppressing intent in the Mountain Suppressing Sword Technique could even suppress a person's thoughts. Combined with the speed and range of the falling giant sword, it was basically impossible to dodge.
But just as the greatsword was about to touch Wu Qi's body, he suddenly turned into a black shadow and disappeared from the battle stage. When he reappeared, he was already behind Mo Shan, and the longsword slashed towards Mo Shan's waist.
Mo Shan reacted quickly, immediately turning his sword around, but since he was using a heavy sword, his speed was definitely not as fast as Wu Qi's.
But he made a reckless decision: he abandoned dodging and continued swinging his heavy sword at Wu Qi behind him. If Wu Qi had chosen to continue attacking, he likely wouldn't have been able to dodge Mo Shan's heavy blow either.
At the critical moment, Wu Qi hesitated, and in that instant of hesitation, the offense and defense instantly changed. Mo Shan, seizing the advantage, swung his heavy sword wildly at Wu Qi. Moreover, his Mountain-Suppressing Sword Technique emphasized momentum, and with the combination of the two, Wu Qi was quickly forced to retreat step by step.
Only when Wu Qi was forced to the edge of the battle stage did he unleash his full power, launching a thrust with unstoppable momentum, tinged with black energy, towards Mo Shan.
But it was too late. Mo Shan had already gathered enough momentum and unleashed a magnificent slash at Wu Qi's black sword light.
However, Wu Qi's purpose was not direct. Just as the two attacks were about to collide, Wu Qi instantly abandoned his sword and left, letting Mo Shan cleave his sword away. He then circled around behind Mo Shan and kicked Mo Shan, who had also followed him to the edge of the fighting platform, off the platform.
This result left everyone somewhat stunned, and then a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, while Mo Shan's face below turned ashen.
However, he quickly regained his composure, bowed to Wu Qi on the stage, and after seeing Wu Qi return the bow, he left Fengming Mountain with his heavy sword on his back.
Mo Shan's actions also stopped everyone's laughter. "I didn't expect Mo Shan to be able to take a loss. We went too far just now."
"Thirteen against twenty-seven, thirteen wins!" As the referee announced Wu Qi's victory, everyone put the previous events behind them, because they knew that the next match was between Shen Xu and Wu Qi, and they just didn't know if Shen Xu would go easy on them.
Shen Xu, who had been on the periphery, returned to the battle arena to prepare for his final match of the day with Wu Qi.
"Referee, I concede the next battle!" Wu Qi said with a smile on the fighting platform.
Everyone immediately turned their attention to Wu Qi.
"Why are you looking at me? Do you really think I can beat Shen Xu?" Wu Qi jumped off the battle platform.
"Wu Qi, you don't need to do this," Shen Xu said.
"Sigh! Knowing I can't beat you, I'm not going to take your beating!" Wu Qi patted Shen Xu on the shoulder.
"Number 13, are you sure you want to give up your fight against Number 15? You need to know that if you beat Number 15, you can get the last spot in the top ten!" the referee reminded him.
“I’m sure!” Wu Qi replied firmly.
"Alright, I hereby announce that due to number 13's withdrawal from the competition, the last spot in the top ten for the outer sect of this competition belongs to number 15—Shen Xu!"
As the referee finished speaking, five loud chimes resounded throughout the Wind Sound Platform, not only announcing the end of today's competition but also marking the birth of the top ten outer sect members.