Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Lian Shuang's sword strike was ethereal and graceful, as if untouched by the mortal world. Yet, within the blade lay an incredibly strong, irresistible will.

If he hadn't used his True Dragon Blood Qi, Ling Fei truly would not have been able to shatter it.

"Heh heh, Ling the Pill Master, your Blood Qi is astonishing and your body is like that of a True Dragon. Such a Dragon's Might is not something an ordinary person could possess!" Lian Shuang said with a smile, glancing at Ling Fei.

A light flickered in her eyes, as if she had something else in mind.

"Heh heh, I simply had a fortuitous encounter that gave me this dragon-like aura. It's nothing worth mentioning." Ling Fei smiled. Although he had a good impression of Senior Sister Lian Shuang, he had no intention of elaborating. After all, the more ambiguous his identity remained, the better. If everyone knew his secrets, it would only lead to trouble.

"You're too humble, Ling the Pill Master. This spar was thoroughly enjoyable. I hope we have the chance to spar again in the future," Lian Shuang said, cupping her hands.

Seeing that Ling Fei was unwilling to say more, she didn't seem to intend to press the matter, showing great tact.

"If Senior Sister Lian Shuang is willing to offer guidance, I would be more than happy to accept," Ling Fei replied with a smile, cupping his hands.

For Ling Fei, this spar was truly a great boon.

After all, he had only just entered the Celestial Pill Realm at the beginning. Now, he had already reached Celestial Pill Minor Achievement and had even touched upon the Celestial Pill Great Success Realm.

This was an undeniably massive leap.

This was the kind of result one could only achieve by sparring with a genius.

"Heh heh, in that case, let's spar again next time we have the chance," Lian Shuang said with a smile.

"Then it's settled," Ling Fei laughed.

"Mm." Lian Shuang nodded, as if she had truly made an agreement with Ling Fei.

"Damn, he just got beaten half to death, and he's already arranging another match? Don't tell me Junior Brother Ling has been bewitched by Junior Sister Lian Shuang?" Hearing this, Yuan Chong was left speechless.

If it were him, he wouldn't dare spar with Lian Shuang in a million years.

"Ling the Pill Master is so brave, still daring to spar with Senior Sister Lian Shuang."

"You just don't get it. The man is doing it for love," someone said with contempt.

"This defeat was worth it for Ling the Pill Master. Didn't you see Junior Sister Lian Shuang smiling every so often while talking to him? If they meet a few more times, won't he be able to win the beauty's heart?" some of the geniuses said, their faces full of envy. Lian Shuang, after all, was the object of affection for countless young men in the Lingyun Sect!

"That's right. It seems that if you want to win the fair maiden's heart, you have to be as willing to sacrifice as Ling the Pill Master!"

"Willing to sacrifice? If that's the kind of sacrifice it takes, I'd rather do without the beauty! Good grief, with attacks that powerful, who would be lucky enough to survive?"

Recalling Lian Shuang's sword strikes, they all felt a shared sense of dread.

...

Ling Fei cupped his hands toward Lian Shuang, then stepped down from the stage.

"The victor is Lian Shuang," the old man announced as he stepped onto the stage.

Lian Shuang stood on the competition stage, her gaze following Ling Fei as he flew away. A light flickered in her eyes. 'If he had gone all out, he would have been even stronger, wouldn't he?' However, the spar had come to its natural end, and there was no point in continuing. After all, she had already learned most of what she wanted to know.

"Does anyone else wish to challenge Lian Shuang?" the old man asked from the high platform.

The entire arena fell silent. No one dared to speak.

At the same time, many people lowered their heads, as if terrified that Junior Sister Lian Shuang would single them out for a spar.

This scene made even the Elders on the high platform stroke their beards and chuckle.

"It seems that among the current generation of disciples in our Lingyun Sect, there truly is no one who can contend with Lian Shuang," many of the Elders remarked with a smile.

"That's not necessarily true. In another year or so, Ling Fei might just be able to surpass her," Sect Leader Yuan said with a smile.

The elders beside him stroked their beards and nodded in agreement.

On the surface, Ling Fei had lost this battle.

But their senses were incredibly sharp. Sect Leader Yuan, in particular, could clearly feel that Ling Fei's Blood Qi was currently as vigorous as a dragon's.

If Ling Fei truly wanted to fight, he could have absolutely continued to contest with Lian Shuang.

He had originally thought Ling Fei would make another move.

After seeing that Ling Fei had no such intention, he was surprised, but also grew increasingly satisfied with the young man.

A Cultivator who appropriately reveals their talent can gain recognition and secure certain benefits for themselves.

However, at the right time, holding back some strength can prevent others from fathoming one's true depth, which in itself is a form of self-protection.

Clearly, Ling Fei was holding back some of his strength.

This showed that the young man knew when to advance and when to retreat, and would not rashly go all out just for the sake of a hollow reputation.

'This spar with Senior Sister Lian Shuang has improved my grasp of the Mystical of Martial Arts and given me a better understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses. There's no need to continue fighting. After all, my comprehension of Martial Arts is truly not yet on par with hers. Even if we were to spar again, it would have to wait until I've advanced my Realm.'

In the stands, a glint of wisdom shone in Ling Fei's eyes.

He gazed calmly at the peerless beauty standing proudly on the stage before him.

"In that case, Lian Shuang is the champion of this Lingyun Sect competition!" the old man declared in a deep voice.

"Lian Shuang! Lian Shuang!" Cheers erupted immediately.

Lian Shuang seemed indifferent to the cheers. With a slight nod, she began to walk leisurely toward the stands.

At this moment, on the high platform, Sect Leader Yuan rose to his feet.

"Heh heh, this competition has been a great success. First, our Lingyun Sect has produced a peerless genius in Lian Shuang, as well as an Alchemy and Martial Genius in Ling Fei. Although Ling Fei was defeated this time, his potential is limitless. With the two of them, our Lingyun Sect is certain to reach new heights of glory and usher in a golden age." Sect Leader Yuan appeared very pleased.

He also deliberately mentioned Ling Fei's defeat.

He wanted more people to believe Ling Fei had lost.

This way, no one would know Ling Fei's true strength.

Ling Fei, for his part, was unconcerned.

He was already covered in glory; one hollow victory was of no importance.

"Junior Sister Lian Shuang is truly powerful, the undisputed number one of our Lingyun Sect's younger generation! Even someone as strong as Senior Brother He Tianming couldn't withstand a single blow from her. In my opinion, no one in the entire younger generation of the Southern Wilderness can compete with her!" some of the young disciples exclaimed, their faces flushed with excitement.

"Of course! How could the Little Sword God, Lian Shuang, be compared to any ordinary person?"

"Ling the Pill Master isn't bad either. In that final clash, even though he was defeated, he still managed to shatter Junior Sister Lian Shuang's peerless sword strike. Remember, Senior Brother He couldn't withstand that same attack! From this perspective, Ling the Pill Master can be ranked second in this competition," someone else commented.

"That's right. Ling the Pill Master has only been with the sect for a year and he's already reached this Realm. If he were to cultivate for another two years, just how powerful would he become?"

At these words, many people nodded in succession, realizing Ling Fei's potential.

Even the elders on the high platform wore smiles on their faces.

Ling Fei's combat prowess was so formidable that it had also exceeded their expectations.

After all, while the Great Tang Empire's True Dragon Technique was powerful, it clearly couldn't produce results on this level!

'In a few more years, I don't think it will be so easy to defeat him.' A gleam flashed in Lian Shuang's eyes as she glanced at Ling Fei from the corner of her eye.

The thought alone made even her feel a hint of pressure.

'I never expected this little Southern Wilderness to have such a genius,' Lian Shuang mused, then fell silent.