Chapter 61 - The Winner Lin Xuan!

Two moves had not secured victory, and Shangguan Liuyun’s expression was extremely solemn.

“One more move, Lin Xuan.

If you can withstand this move, you will be the champion of this competition!” a slight chill pervaded Shangguan Liuyun’s voice.

“What else is there?

Bring it all out!” Lin Xuan, departing from his usual gentleness, spoke with a domineering tone.

“The third move, Bright Sun!” The Purple Light long spear was raised high by Shangguan Liuyun.

Above its tip, a purple whirlpool rotated rapidly.

Massive amounts of Purple Spirit Power surged towards the spear tip, forming a fist-sized Energy Ball under the whirlpool’s influence, and it continued to grow in size.

Lin Xuan’s pupils contracted.

The Energy Ball above the purple spear tip sent a wave of panic through him; this third move was likely more powerful than the previous two combined.

Aside from Outer Heaven Flying Star, Lin Xuan had used all his other moves and did not wish to use Outer Heaven Flying Star to counter, as it was the move he reserved for protecting his life.

“I can only try the Third Level of Thunder Move Sword Technique.” Lin Xuan was not very confident.

He had no time to think it over; Shangguan Liuyun had already concentrated the purple Energy Ball and, launching the Purple Light, charged over.

Lin Xuan had no way to dodge it with his Instant Shadow Step.

Desperately operating the Longevity Technique, Lin Xuan boosted his Spiritual Power to its limit.

His Red Flame Greatsword in hand emitted a golden thunderous glow and swept across.

Boom!

The Dark Red Great Sword, which could originally contend with Shangguan Liuyun’s second move, was now being pushed back by the purple Energy Ball.

Lin Xuan’s face turned purple from the strain, looking somewhat powerless.

“Break!” Shangguan Liuyun exerted force again.

The purple Energy Ball pressed against the Dark Red Great Sword and slowly moved toward Lin Xuan.

This was almost half of the Spiritual Power in Shangguan Liuyun’s body, all compressed into that fist-sized Energy Ball.

This was probably why he declared that the victor would be decided in three moves.

Facing this unbelievably powerful Energy Ball, Lin Xuan’s body tensed up tightly, as if a massive, invisible mountain was pressing down on him, making it impossible for him to breathe.

“It’s over; Lin Xuan is going to lose!” Everyone saw the situation on the platform, Lin Xuan’s struggling figure reflected in their eyes.

“Indeed, Shangguan Liuyun is still superior!” Someone sighed.

“Am I going to lose?

No!

How can I lose here?

If I can’t defeat these people, how could I face my family, or those even more formidable family members?” Lin Xuan’s eyes were filled with reluctance.

He desired strength, much greater strength!

“Ah!” His eyes filled with a craze, and the muscles all over his body squeezed every bit of potential under the guidance of the Sword Technique of Thunder Move.

Bang!

Under such pressure, the Spiritual Power within him rotated wildly and finally broke through the Sixth Spiritual Vein; a powerful aura emanated from his body.

“Hm?” On the golden stand, Elder Fang’s expression tightened, his eyes flickering intensely as he stared at Lin Xuan.

He had thought Lin Xuan was going to lose.

Truthfully, Lin Xuan had already exceeded his expectations with his current performance, but now the situation had changed unexpectedly.

Not only Elder Fang but even the ordinary disciples noticed Lin Xuan’s transformation.

Their already calm hearts were once again suspended in uncertainty.

Actually, the most surprised was Shangguan Liuyun himself.

He had clearly felt Lin Xuan’s weakness.

Just a little more persistence and the victory would be his, but unexpectedly, at this critical moment, Lin Xuan had made a breakthrough.

Yes, Lin Xuan had broken through.

He had been at the Peak of Fifth Stage of Pulse Condensation, just a step away from advancing.

Now, the current environment had directly enabled his successful breakthrough to the Sixth Rank of Pulse Condensing.

Three months ago, he had broken through from the Third Level of Pulse Condensation to the Sixth Rank, a speed unprecedented in the Xuantian Sect.

Lin Xuan’s strength had more than doubled from before.

Coupled with the Longevity Technique, he was now fully capable of contending with Shangguan Liuyun.

A powerful aura emitted from his body, and the purple Energy Ball, which was about to hit him, was now under Lin Xuan’s control, even resisting.

However, just when everyone thought the two were settling in for a drawn-out battle, the fist-sized Energy Ball continuously deformed, as if it was ready to explode at any moment.

Indeed, moments later, a thunderous explosion sounded, covering the entire Arena in purple light.

“This!” On the golden stands, Elder Li and others stood up, closely watching the situation on the Arena.

Many ordinary disciples were also nervously shifting in their seats.

Whoosh!

A silhouette flew out from the center of the Arena and quickly landed on the ground; it was the square-faced elder holding two people, Shangguan Liuyun and Lin Xuan.

The purple Energy Ball had clearly slipped from Shangguan Liuyun’s control, causing the situation to become chaotic.

At the crucial moment, the referee had intervened, rescuing both competitors.

The sect would not allow such genius disciples to fall.

Shangguan Liuyun was covered in blood, his face pale from not insignificant injuries, while Lin Xuan’s face had only turned pale.

If one looked closely, they would find a layer of black patterns covering his skin, which from a distance looked like black lotuses.

The square-faced referee, thinking Lin Xuan had a secret treasure, asked no questions, but his eyes still revealed a trace of shock.

Siss!

The black lotus patterns gradually faded and eventually disappeared completely.

This lotus had been peculiar since Lin Xuan began his cultivation; whenever his life was in danger, it would appear to protect him, unlike the Mysterious Small Sword, which remained inert.

“Little Xuanzi, are you alright?” Inside the Xuantian Sect, Lord of Wine couldn’t dare to act carelessly, as doing so would expose his identity and neither he nor Lin Xuan would escape.

“I’ve suffered some injuries, nothing serious,” Lin Xuan said weakly.

Receiving Lin Xuan’s reply, Lord of Wine nodded and said no more.

The scene was momentarily chaotic, with many disciples discussing the recent event—some excited, others worried, but many were curious about the outcome.

A draw?

“You won,” Shangguan Liuyun said in a low voice, propping himself up.

Both he and Lin Xuan had been affected; he was injured, but Lin Xuan hadn’t bled a drop.

This disparity pained him.

Hearing Shangguan Liuyun’s words, the square-faced referee also nodded, gave each of them an Elixir Pill, and then announced solemnly, “The winner, Lin Xuan!”

The winner, Lin Xuan!

This announcement echoed in the Martial Arts Arena, lingering for a long time.

Probably no one had expected Lin Xuan, this delicate-looking young man, to break the longstanding pattern of the Outer Door and successfully claim the title of the foremost disciple of the Outer Door.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze towards Lin Xuan changed, filled with fear, envy, and respect.