Chapter 819 - 316: Three Consecutive Matches in the Inner Arena

Chapter 819: Chapter 316: Three Consecutive Matches in the Inner Arena

The dance concludes, and now it’s time for the official martial arts segment. The drums beat, a golden barrier rises, and the sisters Yun Yu and Yun Le make a grand entrance in their finery, one in a yellow long dress and the other in a pale white long dress, identical appearances but different flavors.

"Esteemed guests, martial artists present, good evening. The martial arts competition is about to begin. As per tradition, let’s welcome our judge for today, Elder Golden Cicada from the Celestial Dragon Temple."

An elderly monk with kind brow and kind eyes stood up, put his hands together and saluted all around, accompanied by applause. Li Xin stood dumbfounded; he witnessed a monk here, something neither Li Long nor Moncalleta had, ... here in such a worldly place.

He then noticed a bald-headed person in the competitor’s section; initially thought to be bald, now it seems likely to be a monk, just without the traditional scars.

"Today there will be a total of five martial arts matches, one of which is a triple match," Yun Le’s crisp voice, as clear as a goldfinch, immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Triple match?

Who is engaging in a triple match?

Triple matches within the arena are sophisticated. The first opponent is pre-arranged, while the next two opponents can be challenged by anyone. Even those in the lineup can come forth, and even experts rarely initiate a triple match. If you lose, no one will care whether you’ve been exhausted; they’ll only think you overestimated yourself.

Of course, top experts usually prove themselves with triple matches.

"The first match is Feng Yi from Sea Tide Sect against Xiang Wen from Thunderbolt Hall!" Yun Yu’s seductive and passionate voice sounded, her plum blossom cheongsam truly mesmerizing, sparking the desire for an artistic discussion with her.

Sea Tide Sect and Thunderbolt Hall are both among the thirty-two Yellow Level sects. Feng Yi and Xiang Wen are both outstanding members of their respective sects, competitors among sects and between them.

The cultivators in Cyan Dragon City must improve their battle cultivation through high-quality fights, amassing fame, whether for their position and resources within their sect or boosting their sect’s influence.

An excellent sect attracts excellent disciples while demonstrating sect prestige through Jiuxiao Building’s martial arts arena.

Entering the martial arts arena, both become focused. Every battle here directly impacts their personal reputation.

Feng Yi from Sea Tide Sect uses a saber; their sect generally favors disciples with Water Spirit Roots, complementing Sea Tide Sect’s Wave Sea Saber Technique with considerable power and persistence. Be cautious of their endurance when facing a Sea Tide Sect disciple.

Xiang Wen from Thunderbolt Hall uses a spear. Thunderbolt Hall prominently features disciples with Thunder Spirit Roots, skilled in Thunder Technique, with a sect philosophy of fierce decisiveness, steadfast will, and the practice of being unstoppable.

Amidst wild cheering and encouragement, both warriors were energized like having taken stimulants. Xiang Wen’s spear tip lifted for a direct assault, originally aggressive Thunder Technique complemented by a long spear granted an unstoppable momentum. Despite knowing the opponent excels at exhaustion counterattack, Thunderbolt Hall isn’t afraid—they even relish it.

"Thunderbolt Hall and Sea Tide Sect form a classic match-up. Should Xiang Wen fail to elicit a flaw in Feng Yi during the initial assault, this round is over. Thunder Technique emphasizes momentum, which wanes and exhausts, whereas Sea Tide Sect can retreat or advance, defending while storing energy, launching a counterattack once the opponent’s sharpness fades." Elder Golden Cicada’s gentle voice permeated everyone’s ears.

In the Divine Land, sect characteristics aren’t secret, just seeing who can crack whom.

On the battlefield, Feng Yi wasn’t purely defensive—old opponents here. Facing Thunderbolt Hall’s violent attack, comprehensive defense risks being blasted.

Feng Yi’s long saber swung airtight, occasionally performing forced counterattacks to disrupt Xiang Wen’s continuous offensive posture, preventing the spear technique’s full display.

Both movements were exceptionally fine, sabers and spears clashed repeatedly, Spiritual Ability exploding continuously, Li Xin watched with relish; the level here far surpassed the Knightly Path outside.

Though appearing to be straightforward move confrontation, the internal use of Spiritual Ability and the combat techniques were extraordinary.

Clap clap clap...

Xiang Wen’s Thunder Shock Eight-Linked Spear grew heavier with each thrust, surrounded by the Light of Thunder, whereas Feng Yi resorted to Sea Tide Sect’s ultimate Threefold Sea Waves, combining attack with defense, depleting Xiang Wen’s sharpness layer by layer. Initially chaotic, but grew steadier in defense and strength over time, the tides turned, Xiang Wen’s advantages faded, Feng Yi gradually mastered the rhythm, eventually pressing the long saber against Xiang Wen’s chest.

Xiang Wen’s chest heaved violently, face ashen especially against the deafening cheers, his pale face turning more dismal, withdrawing his spear, bowing with hands clasped, "I lost."

"Thank you for letting me win."

With a slight smile, Feng Yi spread his arms toward the audience, greeted by countless cheers, especially from the Jiuxiao Building female cultivators’ flirtatious glances, an incredibly exquisite feeling.

Making a name in Jiuxiao Building almost guarantees attention from female cultivators there, becoming a cultivation companion altering life altogether.

"Elder Golden Cicada, how do you evaluate this battle?" Yun Yu stood beside Elder Golden Cicada, asked.

Elder Golden Cicada paid little attention to Yun Yu; as a guest elder of Jiuxiao Building, he has his dual cultivation partner.

With a slight smile, "These two were restrained by their cultivation techniques; Sea Tide Sect’s traits naturally kept Thunderbolt Hall in check, yet Feng Yi’s combat technique was superb, not fully defensive, consistently undermining Xiang Wen’s offensive rhythm, rendering the spear technique incomplete, hence securing victory."

"Thank you, Elder Golden Cicada. Let’s once again applaud Brother Feng Yi!"

Standing on stage, Feng Yi waited for a few seconds; if any Jiuxiao Building female cultivator offered flowers now, it would indicate an opportunity. However, today there was none, which did not disappoint Feng Yi greatly—earning Jiuxiao Building female cultivator’s notice isn’t easy.

The second match is Zhao Wu from Sun Hall against Bu Qianchen from Mixed Element Sect.

"This match is intriguing; both Sun Hall and Mixed Element Sect are renowned for their fierceness; a great duel indeed," Yun Yu commented.

"I remember Bu Qianchen, an excellent find from Mixed Element Sect," Elder Golden Cicada nodded, smiling.

Bu Qianchen from Mixed Element Sect and Zhao Wu from Sun Hall took to the stage, with Bu Qianchen showing a spirited, handsome demeanor, while Zhao Wu appeared solid and heavy, exuding killing intent.

Bu Qianchen wielded the Horse-Slaying Saber, Zhao Wu held the Sunburst Long Saber.

Mixed Element Sect doesn’t impose particular spirit root requirements on disciples, whereas Sun Hall demands Fire Spirit Root disciples. With Fire Spirit Root, one can cultivate Sun Hall’s Great Sun Reincarnation Technique.

Both carry long sabers—Zhao Wu opted for Windward Slash, while Bu Qianchen used the left elbow to brace the saber, Spiritual Ability aura rising, striving to seize rhythm, breathing colliding, the next second both launched simultaneous attacks.

Clang clang clang clang...

The Horse-Slaying Saber and Long Saber clashed fervently, Spiritual Ability bursting, both extremely fierce, footsteps refined, though Zhao Wu was slightly more agile, while Bu Qianchen’s attacks were stronger, with a longer Horse-Slaying Saber, following different styles.

As blades crossed, Bu Qianchen took a false step, flipped and returned to sweep with overpowering force, persistently suppressing. Suddenly, Zhao Wu’s Protective Spiritual Ability erupted with fiery explosion, extended dazzling flames spurting forth, but Bu Qianchen was prepared, closing his eyes and turning aside—Sun Hall’s blinding technique.