Chapter 413 - 412: The Curtain Falls

Chapter 413: Chapter 412: The Curtain Falls

BOOM!

On the battle stage, a loud bang echoed. The stage trembled, and dazzling Array Patterns burst forth.

A force of immense Power had triggered the Array Patterns on the stage.

As the Array Patterns surged, the crowd saw a Kunpeng get brutally smashed to the ground. The abyssal patterns on its body disintegrated, and its Pill Essence destabilized and pulsed outwards.

When the light subsided, Xu Zitao was revealed, lying wretchedly on the ground, spitting out a large mouthful of blood.

The light in Xu Zitao’s eyes had dimmed, and a hint of panic surfaced within them.

"How is this possible? How can this be? How is he so powerful?" Xu Zitao’s eyes were vacant as he muttered to himself incessantly.

Even now, he still couldn’t process what had just happened.

Everyone had assumed his Cultivation was at the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, but in truth, he had already reached the Quasi-Nascent Soul Realm.

’Now, by using the Kunpeng Blood to manifest the body of a Kunpeng and wielding the Beiming Kunpeng Sword... in the insignificant Southern Wilderness, how many could possibly contend with me?’

That was why he hadn’t taken Ling Fei seriously at all.

But who would have thought that Ling Fei’s True Dragon Blood Qi would be even more powerful? The True Dragon’s Might he unleashed had completely crushed him.

Not only that, but Ling Fei’s Soul Power was also exceptionally strong.

Although Ling Fei had only just reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, he could already rely on his formidable Soul Power to unleash his Divine Techniques.

Thus, with Ling Fei combining his True Dragon Blood Qi and the Mystical of Void-Shattering, the might unleashed by his True Dragon Hand was naturally beyond imagination.

In comparison, Xu Zitao no longer held any advantage whatsoever.

Xu Zitao looked up, his gaze directed forward, his emotions a tangled mess.

He never could have imagined that he would be defeated at Ling Fei’s hands.

At that moment, Light Patterns flickered around Ling Fei as his True Dragon Body receded, reverting him to his original form as he walked through the air.

Manifesting the True Dragon Body like that had placed an enormous strain on him.

Even after reverting to his original form, Ling Fei was still wreathed in Dragon Qi, his aura as imposing as ever.

He strode forward, his gaze cold and severe as he looked down upon Xu Zitao.

’Xu Zitao truly went all out just now. He was incredibly strong. If I hadn’t been powerful enough, I would have likely perished here.’

’He really wanted to kill me.’ A glint flashed in Ling Fei’s eyes. Dragon Patterns coiled around his hand as he prepared to strike.

"In this battle, the Beiming Sword Sect admits defeat!" Just as Ling Fei was about to act, a deep voice rang out.

Beiming Huahai was seen waving his hand, sending a river of abyssal patterns coiling toward Xu Zitao on the stage.

As the abyssal river swept forward, Ling Fei hastily retreated.

Besides them, Yuan Huaitian, Master Xuan Ji, and Sect Leader Wan also unleashed their powerful auras, ready to intervene at a moment’s notice.

They feared Beiming Huahai would use this opportunity to kill Ling Fei.

If that happened, the consequences would be severe.

By releasing their powerful auras, they made it clear: if Beiming Huahai made a single hostile move, the three of them would join forces to kill him.

Under these circumstances, Beiming Huahai naturally had to be cautious.

"Heh heh, my fellow Daoists, why so tense?" Beiming Huahai’s river of abyssal patterns retracted, pulling Xu Zitao to him. He laughed heartily and said, "It’s just one Martial Arts Competition. The Beiming Sword Sect can afford to lose." By the time his laughter faded, Xu Zitao was already by his side.

A few Elders immediately rushed forward to check on his injuries.

"The injuries are serious, but it’s nothing life-threatening," Xu Zitao said, taking a deep breath.

He was in a miserable state; he didn’t even know how many bones he had broken.

However, for a cultivator at his Realm, his recovery abilities were astonishing.

Besides, all the Sects had access to the Tendon and Muscle Regeneration Pill.

With Beiming Huahai refraining from any further action, the elders from the various Sects breathed a collective sigh of relief.

By now, Ling Fei’s safety was clearly no longer a concern for the Lingyun Sect alone.

It wasn’t just the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple and the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers; even the remaining Sects were deeply concerned.

After all, they were still waiting for Ling Fei’s Spirit Awakening Pills!

On the battle stage, Ling Fei also breathed a sigh of relief.

’If Beiming Huahai had insisted on attacking, the consequences would have been unimaginable.’

’Especially after facing Xu Zitao’s Beiming Kunpeng Sword, I have a better understanding of that man’s power.’

’Perhaps even Sect Leader Yuan and Sect Leader Wan together wouldn’t be a match for Beiming Huahai.’

’The only one who can truly keep Beiming Huahai in check is Master Xuan Ji.’

After breathing his sigh of relief, the Dragon Qi coiling around Ling Fei receded back into his body, and he drifted down to land on the stage.

As Ling Fei landed on the stage, all eyes immediately focused on him.

"Heh heh, in this match, Ling the Pill Master is victorious! He is the champion of this Martial Arts Competition!" From a high platform nearby, Vice Sect Leader Jiang announced, his face beaming with excitement.

As his voice rang out, the entire audience erupted.

"Ling Fei! Ling Fei!"

"Ling the Pill Master is incredible!"

"Ling the Pill Master is truly a prodigy of our Southern Wilderness!" All sorts of cheers rang out.

"Way to go, Junior Brother Ling!" Yuan Chong yelled, looking thrilled.

Just moments before, he had been beside himself with worry for Ling Fei.

He never expected Ling Fei to turn the tables and crush Xu Zitao.

And it was such a dominating victory, too! It made his blood thunder in his veins.

Shangguan Wan’Er’s tightly clenched hands relaxed. She let out a long sigh of relief, her face filled with astonishment as she gazed at Ling Fei. ’I never thought he’d become this strong. I thought few could match my own progress in Martial Arts, but it seems Ling Fei has surpassed me by a wide margin!’

’Well, that’s a good thing. The stronger his talent, the smoother his path will be in the future.’ Her initial shock gave way to a relieved smile.

"This Ling Fei... his future potential is limitless," the Elders from various Sects murmured among themselves.

Even Master Xuan Ji was now looking at Ling Fei in a new light.

Yuan Kong’s brows furrowed slightly. ’I never expected him to be this strong.’ Only now did he truly understand the power of the opponent he had once faced.

"His Dragon’s Might is immense. Could he possess a True Dragon Bloodline?" Yuan Tan wondered aloud, a suspicious look on his face.

The aura Ling Fei had just displayed was simply too powerful. That Dragon’s Might, just like Xu Zitao’s Kunpeng might, was the might of a bloodline.

This was no mere Mystical comprehended from a Visualization Image; it was a Divine Might that could not be achieved through such simple means.

"Perhaps he obtained a True Dragon Bloodline. After all, the Marsh King of old also possessed a Supreme Dragon’s Might!" some Elders whispered.

Sect Leader Wan, in particular, nodded repeatedly. ’The Divine Technique Ling Fei used is also similar to the one used by the Marsh King,’ she thought.

Of course, this was only because Ling Fei had not yet fully comprehended the Heaven-Reaching Hand. Otherwise, if he had unleashed the full Divine Technique, most of the Elders would have recognized it.

After all, the Marsh King had once used the Heaven-Reaching Hand to dominate the entire Southern Wilderness!

Following that, Vice Sect Leader Jiang announced the names of the top twenty. Each of these individuals received a Spiritual Token granting them entry into the North Spirit Ruins.

Shangguan Wan’Er, He Tianming, and Lian Shuang were, of course, among them.

"In seven days, the entrance to the North Spirit Ruins will open here. Heh heh, all you geniuses who received a Spiritual Token, be sure to use these next seven days to prepare well."

Vice Sect Leader Jiang said with a smile.

This was a major opportunity for the members of every Sect, so they were given seven days to rest and prepare.

’Seven days from now?’ Back in the Lingyun Sect’s viewing area, Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened, his eyes shining with anticipation.

The disciples from all the Sects were filled with anticipation, chattering amongst themselves.

"Haha, congratulations, Junior Brother Ling! Once you enter the North Spirit Ruins, I’m sure you’ll find great opportunities and advance even further!" Yuan Chong congratulated him.

"Haha, here’s a Spiritual Token. If you want it, you can go to the North Spirit Ruins too. But it’s also dangerous inside, so think it over carefully," Ling Fei said with a smile, taking out a Spiritual Token.

He had two of these tokens, which represented two entry spots.

"Really? For me?" Yuan Chong’s face lit up with excitement.

"Of course," Ling Fei said. "But the North Spirit Ruins are said to be very dangerous."

"Don’t worry, Junior Brother Ling. I’ll only go to the Elixir Hall; I won’t venture anywhere else." Yuan Chong had clearly already done his research.

The Elixir Hall area was relatively safe.

Furthermore, since mostly Alchemists went there, the competition was less intense.

"That’s for the best." Seeing Yuan Chong already had a plan, Ling Fei said no more.

Nearby, He Tianming and the others also came forward to offer their congratulations.

"Heh heh, Ling the Pill Master, when we get inside the North Spirit Ruins, you’ll have to go easy on us!" Wan Qianxiang from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers approached with a charming smile.

"Miss Wan, you’re too kind," Ling Fei said with a laugh. "In the North Spirit Ruins, everything depends on one’s fortune. Who knows, you might be the one to find an even greater opportunity."

Afterward, Monk Yuan Kong and the others also came over.

Soon, a lively crowd had gathered around Ling Fei.

At this moment, all the geniuses from the various Sects, be they Alchemists or Martial Arts Powerhouses, were filled with respect for Ling Fei.

He was, after all, a peerless genius who had dominated all rivals in both the Alchemy Dao and Martial Arts!

A talent like this appears only once in a millennium; how could they not show him respect?

Among the members of the Beiming Sword Sect, Xu Zitao watched Ling Fei’s expectant expression, a sinister light glinting in his eyes. ’The North Spirit Ruins? That place will be your grave, Ling Fei.’ This single defeat had filled his heart with boundless killing intent.

Seeing the dark, sinister look in Xu Zitao’s eyes, it seemed a new storm was on the verge of brewing.

"Let’s go," Beiming Huahai said, then led his people away.

The disciples of the various Sects began to depart one after another, bringing the Martial Arts Competition to a close.