Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

On the stage, however, Yuan Tan’s face was filled with bitterness.

In their previous exchange, he had used every trick up his sleeve, yet he still couldn’t withstand Ling Fei’s assault.

When the Great Sun Vajra Seal shattered and the tyrannical Dragon Qi Sword River raged toward him, he felt his breath catch in his throat.

A glint flashed in his eyes as he hastily struck back.

BANG, BANG!

He guided his hands, sharp as blades, to meet the attack.

In a single instant, Yuan Tan struck eight times.

But as the Dragon Qi Sword River crashed down, every wisp of Sword Qi was incomparably tyrannical, far beyond what he could handle.

In the end, after neutralizing most of the assault, he was finally submerged by the Dragon Qi Sword River, his body flung into the Void.

PTUI!

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood as his body landed on the stage in a sorry state.

When Yuan Tan landed, the Cultivators below the stage couldn’t help but gasp.

"Brother Yuan Tan from the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple has been defeated!"

"Brother Yuan Tan had never lost before. To think he would fall to Ling the Pill Master."

"This Ling the Pill Master is so strong! His True Dragon’s Might is simply unstoppable." Amid their shock, the crowd looked at Ling Fei with faces full of respect.

At that moment, Ling Fei landed in front of Yuan Tan. Dragon Qi still swirled around him, and the might he exuded made the hearts of the Celestial Pill Realm Cultivators below pound with fear.

"Ling the Pill Master’s True Dragon’s Might is truly formidable. This humble monk is utterly convinced of my defeat," Monk Yuan Tan said, rising to his feet and pressing his palms together toward Ling Fei.

In that battle, he had truly experienced the extent of Ling Fei’s power.

"Brother Yuan Tan’s Golden Body is also powerful. Given time, you will surely improve even further," Ling Fei said with a cupped fist salute.

That Great Sun Golden Body was truly strong.

After all, when he had attacked so forcefully before, both Wen Qianye and Zheng Zelong had suffered grievous injuries.

This time, Ling Fei had used even more True Dragon Qi than before and had even unleashed his Perfection-level True Dragon Mystical Technique, yet it had only resulted in minor injuries for Yuan Tan.

One could only imagine how powerful Yuan Tan’s physique was.

"I look forward to your performance in the coming matches," Monk Yuan Tan said.

Ling Fei nodded. He too was full of anticipation for the clashes to come.

Because his future opponents were bound to be even stronger.

"In this battle, Ling Fei is the victor!" As Yuan Tan conceded, Vice Sect Leader Jiang announced from the high platform nearby.

Waves of shock were also crashing through his heart.

This victory meant Ling Fei had broken into the top five.

Next would be the battle for the top three.

That would be even more intense.

With his victory secured, Ling Fei returned to the Waiting Battle Platform.

Ling Fei’s gaze swept around, his eyes locking onto a match taking place nearby.

Two women were clashing.

’Wan’Er and Senior Sister Lian Shuang are fighting!’ Ling Fei’s eyes narrowed, and his heart stirred.

He knew very well just how strong Lian Shuang was.

And yet, Shangguan Wan’Er was currently fighting her.

Moreover, their exchange was filled with sharp attacks, and it was obvious both were going all out. One could only imagine how formidable Shangguan Wan’Er had become.

After all, there were very few people who could contend with Lian Shuang.

Furthermore, Shangguan Wan’Er had only been in the Beiming Sword Sect for a little over a year. If she were given another year to cultivate, how powerful would she become?

’No wonder she didn’t want to leave the Beiming Sword Sect.’ At this moment, Ling Fei finally understood why Shangguan Wan’Er had been hesitant.

Her progress this past year had been truly immense.

While it had a lot to do with her own talent, the platform provided by the Beiming Sword Sect could not be ignored.

SWISH!

On the battle stage, five Sword Lotuses circled around Lian Shuang. She held a blue Long Sword, and her every strike was incomparably ethereal, as if untouched by the mortal world.

But Ling Fei knew that within this seemingly otherworldly strike lay a powerful will. The Sword Qi it contained was fearsome.

However, Shangguan Wan’Er was fighting with all her might. Her Long Sword danced, unleashing crisscrossing Sword Qi that sometimes flowed like a great river and sometimes cascaded down like a great waterfall.

Every one of her strikes was clean yet sharp and powerful, making them seem unstoppable.

It seemed her sword also contained a powerful will.

A will that was like her heart, like her Dao!

With each exchange, even Lian Shuang couldn’t help but look at the young woman before her in a new light.

’This Shangguan Wan’Er actually possesses such talent for the Sword Dao,’ she thought in surprise.

Lian Shuang was supremely confident in her own Sword Dao. She believed that few in the entire Southern Wilderness could compare to her.

Not even the other geniuses of the Beiming Sword Sect.

Yet the young woman before her could actually contend with her.

On the other side, Shangguan Wan’Er was even more astonished. No matter how she attacked, she couldn’t get close to Lian Shuang, let alone injure her.

Attack after attack was either blocked by the Sword Lotuses or neutralized by Lian Shuang’s elegant and nimble strikes.

Unable to get close, with her attacks crushed by the five Sword Lotuses, it was exceedingly difficult for Shangguan Wan’Er to win.

If she couldn’t secure a victory and the fight dragged on, she would inevitably reveal a flaw. Then, defeat would not be far off.

’I thought my Swordsmanship was already extremely strong, but her Swordsmanship is a cut above mine. There’s truly always someone better out there!’ Shangguan Wan’Er sighed to herself.

Although she sighed internally, Shangguan Wan’Er was still unwilling to admit defeat.

Pill Essence surged out from around her. The Long Sword in her jade-like hand danced, and Sword Qi formed into individual Sword Rivers that lunged toward Lian Shuang’s five Sword Lotuses.

At the same time, her body blurred, transforming into a Sword Rainbow as she thrust toward Lian Shuang.

This strike shot out like a Sword Rainbow streaking across the Void. The sword tip pierced through the Void with unstoppable momentum, carrying Shangguan Wan’er’s Sword Dao Will. Her very heart seemed to fuse completely into the attack, creating a subtle feeling that ordinary Celestial Pill Realm Cultivators could not possibly comprehend.

At the same time, the five Sword Rivers lunged forward with powerful momentum.

’Trying to tie up my Sword Lotuses and then use an all-out attack to strike me directly?’ Lian Shuang’s brow twitched slightly.

She naturally understood Shangguan Wan’Er’s intention.

Because only by tying up her Sword Lotuses could one hope to break through her defense and engage her in a true confrontation.

Only then could a victor be decided.

Despite understanding Shangguan Wan’er’s intentions, Lian Shuang remained perfectly calm.

She simply stared ahead indifferently, but the blue Spirit Sword in her jade-like hand had already begun to gleam with a faint light.

A Sword Momentum seemed to be gathering.

Clearly, Lian Shuang was also gathering her power, preparing to deliver a thunderous blow to Shangguan Wan’Er.

BANG, BANG!

At that very moment, the Sword Rivers had already struck the Sword Lotuses.

The Sword Lotuses around Lian Shuang spun as they clashed with the Sword Rivers.

The next moment, the Sword Rainbow flashed and thrust forward, reaching the area of the Sword Lotuses.

At this moment, many of the geniuses from the Beiming Sword Sect couldn’t help but tense up, waiting to see the result of Shangguan Wan’Er’s strike.

"Can Junior Sister Wan’Er break through Lian Shuang’s defense and injure her?" Many were filled with anticipation.

Shangguan Wan’Er had come from behind in the Beiming Sword Sect to become a genius watched by all.

Now, she was completely on par with Beiming Shang.

Furthermore, after round after round of matches, Shangguan Wan’Er’s Sword Dao had become more and more complete. Her strength was on a different level than it was just a few days ago.

She now fully possessed the strength to compete for the top five.

One could say this single strike would determine Shangguan Wan’Er’s future ranking, as well as her honor.

"Wan’Er!" Even Ling Fei’s nerves were stretched taut as he watched the fluctuations ahead with rapt attention.

BANG!

A loud noise erupted. The Sword Rainbow pierced through the Sword Lotus defense, which had lost much of its momentum, and then continued onward with unstoppable force through the Sword Lotuses’ Qi Vortex.

The sword, like a Sword Rainbow, shot straight for Lian Shuang.

At this moment, she would finally engage in a true clash with Lian Shuang.

Between them...

Who was stronger?