Chapter 235 - The 234th dark horse!

235: The 234th dark horse!

235: The 234th dark horse!

“Shadowless had several sword marks on his body, one of which had torn open his chest.”

In contrast, Lin Xuan stood with his sword, unscathed.

In this match, the superior and inferior were immediately apparent.

The referee saw this scene and declared Lin Xuan’s victory directly.

That announcement echoed throughout the valley, lingering for a long time.

And Lin Xuan became the focus of thousands, suddenly emerging as the biggest dark horse of the competition.

Who would have thought that such a talent would appear in Xia Country?

Not only the youngest Second Grade Rune Master but also a Sword Master.

Lin Xuan’s name resonated among the crowd, it was the disciples of Xia Country cheering.

At this moment, all hostility towards Lin Xuan dissipated.

And Lin Xuan had become the spiritual pillar in their hearts.

“Damn it, whoever says our Xia Country lacks talent, I’ll get pissed with them!”

The disciples of Xia Country stood tall.

“We won, we really won!” On the stands, Elder Song and Elder Gu were visibly excited.

Meanwhile, the faces of the elders from the Shadow Hall were as gloomy as could be.

“Bring Shadowless back and treat him!” one of the elders ordered.

On Arena One, the severely injured Shadowless was taken away.

And Lin Xuan slowly walked down from the stage.

From afar, Zi Ye’s eyes flickered with purple light, carrying a killing aura.

The ethereal girl, Yu Fei, also turned her beautiful eyes, filled with curiosity.

By then, there was no question that Lin Xuan had become the undisputed first place of Arena One, with no one daring to challenge him.

Half a day later, the final results came out.

The top three from each of the three arenas would participate in the final battle.

The top three from Arena One were Lin Xuan, Shadowless, and Duan Fei.

Among them, Lin Xuan was the biggest dark horse, while Duan Fei was a Second Grade Rune Master from Rain Country, a stable performer and an old-time powerhouse.

For Arena Two, the top were Zi Ye, Jiang Feng, and Ouyang Changming.

Though Ouyang Changming had lost to Zi Ye, it did not mean he wasn’t formidable!

On the contrary, being able to sustain the Purple Extreme Demon Pupil for ten breaths was enough to prove his strength.

Eventually, he secured the third place in Group Two.

This was even after he had been injured, believing that after some adjustment, he would perform even better in the finals.

Jiang Feng, on the other hand, was a disciple of the Shadow Hall from Ying Country, second only to Shadowless in strength.

For Arena Three, the first place was the Spiritual Girl Yu Fei, with Yan Bing and Bi Jingshan taking second and third place, respectively, representing Rain Country and Ying Country.

With the group stages over, two people from Xia Country had made it to the finals.

Although still at a disadvantage among the three nations, it was already a significant improvement from the past.

Everyone returned to the stands to rest, preparing for tomorrow’s finals.

“You performed well, but tomorrow’s matches will be even more dangerous, do not take them lightly!” Elder Song said.

Though Ying Country had several injured disciples, their overall strength was still tremendously strong.

This was evident from the number of participants in the finals: out of nine spots, Ying Country occupied four—a full half!

Rain Country also could not be underestimated—the performance of that Spiritual Girl was very stunning, no less impressive than Lin Xuan’s.

Lin Xuan and Ouyang Changming nodded seriously, then both began to meditate and rest.

Lin Xuan was reflecting on his battle with Shadowless during the day.

That battle gave him new insights, especially in the Wind Realm, which he understood profoundly.

This had increased the power of his Wind Emperor’s Sword and even improved his movement technique.

Although he couldn’t completely merge with the wind like Shadowless, his speed was much faster than before.

The night passed without words.

The next day, the sun rose, illuminating the entire valley.

The black Array Platform emitted a faint rosy glow as the three arenas merged into one vast arena.

And the scars on the black ground from the previous day had completely vanished.

The crowd marveled, and Lin Xuan also looked around with curious eyes.

“Must be the Array has an automatic repair effect,” Lord of Wine communicated telepathically.

Lin Xuan understood and turned his attention away.

At that moment, the purple-robed elder took the stage again and declared loudly.

“Now, the final battle of the Engraving Tower begins!”

“The first match, Duan Fei against Zi Ye.”

The crowd was slightly stunned, not expecting to see Zi Ye compete in the first match.

Instantly, the disciples of Ying Country erupted in cheers.

Rain Country, on the other hand, bore looks of distress.

“I surrender,” Duan Fei said with a wry smile.

With his strength, he stood no chance against the Purple Extreme Demon Pupil, and since the finals were a points-based competition, where nine people would all face off against each other, conserving strength was the most important.

“You know what’s good for you!” Zi Ye sneered.

“Duan Fei is wise,” an elder from Rain Country sighed in relief.

The Referee Elder smiled slightly, immediately declared Zi Ye the victor, and then announced in a serious tone.

“Next, the second match, Yu Fei against Ouyang Changming.”

Another heavyweight match.

In the final, it could be said that every single match was thrilling.

Elder Ouyang and Elder Song’s eyes flickered, aware that Ouyang Changming’s chances of winning weren’t great, given that Yu Fei was a martial artist of comparable strength to Zi Ye.

“Let’s see what he decides,” Elder Ouyang felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

Without any hesitation, Ouyang Changming chose to fight.

Elder Ouyang felt reassured, but immediately tensed up again.

Although he was satisfied with Ouyang Changming’s decision, the outlook of the battle was not optimistic.

The girl in the blue dress, resembling a fairy descending to earth, carried not a hint of worldliness.

Opposite her, Ouyang Changming’s face was somewhat pale, but his eyes were exceptionally firm.

“Spring Rain Traceless!”

Yu Fei’s arm, delicate as a lotus, waved through the air, creating ripples in the atmosphere.

An unidentifiable force emerged, spreading out like ripples in water.

Hiss, hiss!

A ripple touched the ground and at once a tiny hole appeared.

It contained Soul Power, an elder murmured in awe.

Lin Xuan felt the killing intent within the ripples and his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Clearly, the Spiritual Girl’s Engraving Skill had reached a terrifying level, integrating seamlessly into her attacks.

“Soul Barrier!”

Ouyang Changming shouted, as Soul Power merged into his Spiritual Armor, forming a double layer of defense.

At the same time, his body moved swiftly as he charged towards the Spiritual Girl.

“Surging Waves Hitting the Shore!”

Ouyang Changming’s Long Sword sliced through the air, like a streak of Sword Light, cutting towards the Spiritual Girl.

Whoosh, whoosh!

The Spiritual Girl extended her palm, sending out a blue ribbon that flew forth carrying a gentle force like drifting clouds.

Like a Spiritual Snake, the blue ribbon wrapped around the Long Sword.

“Surging Waves Hitting the Shore!”

The Spiritual Girl released the move and her aura transformed drastically.

From the gentle rain of spring, it suddenly transformed into a raging Gale, as if boulders were flying through the air.

Immense energy burst forth like ocean waves, crashing against Ouyang Changming.

Bang, bang, bang!

Three waves roared in succession, surging forward with compounded force.

Pff!

Ouyang Changming’s grip on his Long Sword loosened as he was sent flying backward.

“Such a terrifying force!” he thought, shocked.

The surrounding disciples were also stunned.

The three-layered attack was like real ocean waves, towering tens of meters high in the air, causing upheaval.

This sight instilled a sense of helplessness in the group of disciples.