Chapter 1154 - 1151: Schemes of All Sides

With Yan Feihua and Xia Yunjing giving up, the number of contestants continuing to compete dwindled to seven.

Apart from the top three from the last tournament, Jian Wuji, Yu Bufan, and Lu Xiao Yun, there were also the Blood Flower Tower’s genius assassin, Leng Feifan, and the young Wild tribe expert, Yan Hu, with Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi trailing behind.

"I didn’t expect even Yan Feihua to give up. She was ranked fourth in the top ten new dragons in the last New Dragon List tournament..."

"Don’t underestimate the power of this vortex. They have already gone more than ten miles deep, where the force of the raging waves and gale winds is at least the power of a Martial Artist at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, not to mention the pressure from a large Yuan Spirit Vein descending on them, causing distractions and mental interference. It’s remarkable if they can utilize seventy to eighty percent of their strength."

"So terrifying! The Blood Flower Tower disciple and that young Wild tribe member are still persisting; it seems they are not simple characters."

"Yes, but compared to them, I’m more surprised by Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi. How can these two still hold on until now?"

"Indeed, leaving Yang Wanyi aside as a top expert from the last New Dragon List, how could Luo Feng, who only started cultivating at the Golden Palace this year, even surpass Yan Feihua, achieve this?"

"Haha, what you see in this competition is just the tip of the iceberg; real strength is only revealed through combat."

Rivers and lakes’ heroes from various islands talked amongst themselves, with many focusing their attention on Luo Feng, finding it hard to believe he could hold on until now, while others were indifferent.

"Hmph, merely superficial! When the actual contest begins, you’ll regret it."

In the vortex, Yi Wuxue looked at Luo Feng’s back, his gaze grim.

Having previously clashed with Luo Feng near the Gale Extreme Domain, had it not been for Han Wudao’s interference, Yi Wuxue believed Luo Feng would have already lost to his Azure Flame Seven Repair Sword. Now seeing Luo Feng in the spotlight, he was indifferent, seeing it as an opportunity.

When someone is overly complacent and suddenly faces a setback, they are sure to fall into despair. Yi Wuxue planned to humiliate Luo Feng during the official competition, aiming for Luo Feng to lose his Martial Arts heart and fall into a permanent slump.

Thinking of this, Yi Wuxue crossed his arms over his sword, a faint cold smile on his lips.

On the platform where Linglong Hall was located.

Gu Xifeng was observing Luo Feng and suddenly turned to Shui Linglong, "Shui Linglong, what level has Luo Feng’s cultivation reached?"

Shui Linglong smiled slightly, saying slowly, "Elder Gu, since when have you been so interested in Luo Feng?"

Gu Xifeng snorted lightly, saying no more, turning back to the vortex, her Daimei slightly furrowed.

Always holding herself in high esteem, she loathed all men under the heaven. Seeing Xia Yunjing lose to Luo Feng was not to her liking.

However, regarding the bout between Xia Yunjing and Luo Feng, Gu Xifeng wasn’t worried.

The Chaos Hole Ten Thousand Water Jue is a water-based cultivation technique, granting an unparalleled advantage on this water-surrounded Group Dragon Island. Even if Luo Feng’s combat power was astonishing, facing Xia Yunjing could only result in defeat, eventually leading to his departure from the Golden Palace.

Shui Linglong didn’t know the thoughts in Gu Xifeng’s mind, but her eyes also showed a faint surprise at this moment.

Whether it was Yang Wanyi or Luo Feng, their current performances were beyond her expectations. Both, at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, could compete with Lu Xiao Yun and others, their talent unparalleled in the Canglang Dynasty. Given some more time, they would surely be top experts in the dynasty.

While everyone was astonished, the vortex had already become turbulent.

As they continued deeper, the surging waves grew stronger, the gale wind sweeping the waves towards the remaining seven, as if trying to tear them apart with a terrifying momentum.

Suddenly.

Roar!

The Falling Star Sky-Splitting Tiger beneath Yan Hu’s seat let out a roar, shattering the encroaching waves and stopping abruptly.

"Xiaoyun, hurry! Get first place, come back for a drink." Seeing Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi catching up, Yan Hu loudly urged.

Wuu-wuu...

Upon hearing Yan Hu’s words, the Falling Star Sky-Splitting Tiger’s eyes brightened momentarily. Yet, seeing the high rolling waves ahead, a flicker of fear crossed its tiger eyes, and it shook its head, hesitating to move forward.

Whoosh!

With a breaking wind sound, Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi broke through the water waves, appearing beside them.

Yan Hu, his face flushed red, casually said to Luo Feng, "Luo Feng, our Wild tribe is not proficient in water battles, this time doesn’t count. Let’s compete again next time."

"Alright."

Luo Feng smiled faintly, passing by with Yang Wanyi.

Yan Hu eyed Luo Feng’s receding figure, then stared at the Falling Star Sky-Splitting Tiger, "If you lose again next time, no drinking for half a year."

Roar!

The Falling Star Sky-Splitting Tiger roared to the sky, the sound wave penetrating like a volcanic eruption, filled with a dominant and kingly aura, battle intent formidable.

On the other side, the Blood Flower Tower assassin, Leng Feifan, glanced at Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, his brow furrowing, his speed gradually slowing down.

He knew if he advanced further, he would have to reveal his true strength to everyone, surely catching others’ attention and caution. Hence, vying for the top spot in the New Dragon List afterward would undoubtedly be more challenging, not advantageous. Besides, the New Dragon List tournament officially starts tomorrow, so there’s no need to become the target of all.

"Let them be arrogant for a while longer. Except for Jian Wuji and Yu Bufan, the others are merely helpless chickens and dogs before me."

Shooting a glance at Luo Feng, a cold flash appeared in Leng Feifan’s eyes, and he stopped.

With Leng Feifan’s retreat, only five remained in the competition: Jian Wuji, Yu Bufan, Lu Xiao Yun, and Yang Wanyi with Luo Feng.

This scene left many people stunned.

"What is going on with Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi? A regular Martial Artist at the peak of the Spiritual Rotation Realm should have reached their limit long ago."

"It’s indeed baffling, perhaps related to their cultivation techniques. In terms of true strength, they surely don’t match up to Lu Xiao Yun and the other three."

The crowd murmured, with Jian Wuji, Yu Bufan, and Lu Xiao Yun having been the top three in the last New Dragon List and all in the True Yuan Realm, their power profound. For Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi to compete on par with them was indeed surprising.

Although this competition couldn’t represent true combat power, it did suggest these two were extraordinary. After all, the Wild tribe expert Yan Hu, who could rival Jian Wuji and Yu Bufan in momentum earlier, had already been compelled to withdraw.

Rumble, rumble, rumble, rumble...

At this time, the main island of Group Dragon Island had already risen two-thirds out of the water. Accompanied by thunderous sounds, the Yuan Qi fluctuation in the vortex grew more intense, the waves slapping against each other, producing a sound akin to thunder, heart-shaking.

Penetrating more than twelve miles deep, Luo Feng felt a tremendous pressure.