Chapter 1171 - 1168: Pebbles by the Road, Coincidence?

"Luo Feng, you’re asking for death!"

With a roar, a strong azure light surged on Yi Wuxue’s body, like flames that burned more fiercely, spreading to the sword in his hand.

"Azure Flame Seven Defeating Sword!"

He stomped heavily with his right foot, hands gripping the sword, eyes fixed on Luo Feng, overflowing with endless sharpness, he slashed down hard with the sword.

Boom!

The seemingly unquenchable azure flames all integrated into this sword, transforming into a huge azure sword light, cleaving through the air towards Luo Feng who was opposite.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

The azure sword light shot out, splitting mid-air into seven equally sized sword lights, covering an area of a hundred meters around Luo Feng, with twisted azure flames like ghostly fires. The chilling aura made people feel as if their blood was frozen.

"Azure Flame Seven Repair Sword."

Luo Feng recognized the swordsmanship Yi Wuxue executed at a glance. Months ago, the seven sword lights he performed were still very illusory; now they seemed almost tangible, their lethal intent even affecting one’s spirit. It was a significant improvement, no wonder he was confident enough to challenge him across a level.

The audience held their breath, eyes wide open to see how Luo Feng would resist this aggressive strike.

Swish!

A sword Qi reached first, slicing through Luo Feng’s figure in an instant. Before Yi Wuxue could revel, the severed figure dispersed in the wind—it was merely an afterimage.

Swish! Swish...

The figure flickered incessantly, Luo Feng weaving through the sword Qi like a breeze, seamlessly slipping through, seemingly about to break out of the sword Qi’s range.

"You’ve brought this upon yourself."

At this moment, a sinister smile appeared on Yi Wuxue’s face, as his Yuan Qi surged to the limit, merging into the sword. In that instant, his gaze turned sharp, and he suddenly clasped his hands together.

"Seven Swords’ Absolute Kill! This is the ultimate sword move of Azure Flame Seven Repair Sword achieved to Great Accomplishment!" someone exclaimed.

Hiss!

"Seven Swords’ Absolute Kill!"

At the moment Yi Wuxue clasped his hands, the seven sword Qi that were charging into the air suddenly paused in the void, forming a circle to create a sword array, trapping Luo Feng in the center as the azure flames surged and slashed inwards.

"Hehe, let’s see how you’ll dodge this..."

Yi Wuxue sneered, but before he could finish, his smile froze, disbelief filling his wide eyes.

In view, Luo Feng’s figure flashed, slipping past the sword Qi blockade.

Boom!

The seven sword Qi slashed down on the ground behind Luo Feng, making the entire dragon pillar hum and resonate like a dragon’s roar.

"Impossible!"

Yi Wuxue gritted his teeth, infusing all his Yuan Qi into the sword, his hands moved like the wind, unleashing countless sword Qi from all directions, attacking Luo Feng.

"My turn now."

Luo Feng didn’t wish to delay further, and the Floating Slaughter Demon Image appeared in the void behind him as he launched a punch.

Boom!

The air exploded, brilliant flame light filled the platform, accompanied by crackling sounds, all the sword Qi vanished into thin air.

Puh!

His Protective Gang Energy shattered, Yi Wuxue was struck like lightning, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his body was blasted off the platform, landing heavily on the ground.

Victory with a single punch!

Not only were the spectators on the twelve small islands shocked, but many of the contestants who reached the Hundred Dragon Pillars were equally stunned.

Yi Wuxue, who was in the late stage of the Ninth Level of Spiritual Rotation Realm, with considerably high Sword Dao cultivation among the contestants, could challenge ordinary Ninth Level Spiritual Rotation Realm peak Martial Artists without issue, yet Luo Feng defeated him with one punch. If not witnessed, many wouldn’t believe it.

"Such excellent Qinggong. In terms of Qinggong, he might rival Xiao Yu of Jade Hall. Pity his cultivation is too low, otherwise, he could have been a formidable rival," Yu Bufan commented indifferently.

Jian Wuji retracted his gaze, remaining silent.

Luo Feng’s performance in the Dragon Rising Duel piqued his interest, but only slightly. In terms of status, talent, and strength, he was above all others. If others were roadside stones, Luo Feng was merely a slightly noticeable one, destined to be trampled by him; they were worlds apart.

"This Qinggong..."

On the other side, Lu Xiao Yun scrutinized Luo Feng, eyes glinting with coldness.

The Qinggong Luo Feng displayed just now seemed familiar, reminiscent of the mysterious Saber Man he once competed with over the Single Horned Red Cloud Python’s Demon Core in Red Dragon Mountain Range.

After pondering, Lu Xiao Yun conveyed to a disciple of Sky Sword Pavilion on another dragon pillar:

"Junior brother, do you think the Qinggong Luo Feng used just now is the one the Saber Man who took the Single Horned Red Cloud Python’s Demon Core executed in Red Dragon Mountain Range?"

"Senior brother suspects that the Saber Man is Luo Feng?"

The Sky Sword Pavilion disciple showed surprise, contemplating for a moment before saying, "He was too fast; I couldn’t see clearly. It shouldn’t be such a coincidence."

Lu Xiao Yun asked no more, once again examining Luo Feng. The more he recalled, the more Luo Feng seemed to exhibit the same Qinggong as that mysterious Saber Man.

If true, it would explain the rapid breakthrough in Luo Feng’s realm.

"I hope I’m wrong; otherwise..."

Lu Xiao Yun squinted, eyes deep with resolve.

As Luo Feng and Yi Wuxue dueled, the competition continued. As more contestants reached the summit, fewer dragon pillars remained. Eventually, all of the hundred dragon pillars were occupied.

"It’s beginning!"

This moment, spectators on the twelve small islands looked on expectantly.

Now was the crucial time for competing over the Hundred Dragon Pillars, which corresponded to the New Dragon List’s top 100. Each dragon pillar could only accommodate one contestant; the latecomers needed to defeat the occupant to replace them. The victor reigns supreme!

Swish!

The 101st contestant appeared, a brawny disciple of Yuangang Hall.

With a glance, this robust youth, without hesitation, leaped onto a dragon pillar.

There was already a female disciple of Purple Extreme Palace on the pillar. Seeing him, she immediately drew her sword, prepared for battle.

The robust youth folded his arms, bluntly stating:

"This dragon pillar is mine, step down."

The maiden arched her delicate brows, coldly replying, "You’ll have to see if my sword agrees."

"In that case, I won’t be polite!"

With a long howl, the robust youth charged like a fierce tiger.

Instantly, the air on the dragon pillar platform exploded repeatedly, sword Qi scattering.

Both had similar cultivation, both at the peak of the Eighth Level Spiritual Rotation Realm, and their martial arts grade and realm weren’t far off. After over a hundred exchanges, they were still evenly matched, until the female disciple deliberately exposed a flaw, luring the robust youth to take the bait, narrowly winning with a slash.

As time passed, more people reached the summit. Fearing they would exceed the competition time limit, these newly arrived contestants unhesitatingly challenged opponents they were confident against.

Ascending the Hundred Dragon Pillars granted a position on the New Dragon List. Whether first to reach or those contesting for the pillars, none wished to relinquish; everyone displayed their bottom-line skills, fighting fiercely.

Gradually, battles erupted on a third of the dragon pillars, with intense rumbling resonating.

Luo Feng, originally spectating, unexpectedly had someone ascend his dragon pillar.

"Luo Feng, disciple of the Linglong Hall!"

The newcomer was a pretty Jade Hall female disciple, and upon seeing Luo Feng, her graceful face shifted visibly.

With numerous dragon pillars engaged in duels, she had been searching for a suitable opponent for some time. With little time left in the competition, she chose the nearest pillar, unexpectedly encountering an unforeseen opponent.