Chapter 1177 - 1174: Strange Sound Skill, Chivalrous Heart Song!

"Eagle Strike Shattering Cloud!"

Boom!

As Su Rui stomped on the ground, her figure soared into the air, changing from defense to offense. The green light on her dual blades transformed into massive eagle wings, fluttering in the air. Instantly, countless strands of green qi force, like a violent storm, sliced towards Yi Qing.

Yi Qing’s pupils contracted as his arm gently trembled, and the sword blade twisted like a snake, shooting out waves of sword qi.

Clang clang clang...

The sound of short knives clashing with slender swords rang continuously. Each collision sent countless sparks flying.

"So fast!"

Someone exclaimed in admiration.

Su Rui and Yi Qing, one practiced Fast Saber, the other Fast Sword, and both attacked with incredible speed. Their figures were everywhere on the platform, amidst a vibrant and intense display of shattered qi force. In the span of a dozen breaths, the two exchanged hundreds of moves.

"They keep fighting, yet neither can land a blow. It’s so frustrating. It would be much more satisfying to just engage in close combat with fists!"

Yan Hu watched with itching eagerness, unable to drink during the match, and couldn’t help but complain.

Luo Feng smiled faintly. The combat style of the Wild tribe was always straightforward and powerful, favoring strength over ornate fighting, hence their dislike for such fanciful battles.

Lin Hongyi watched the two battling on the platform and asked, "Luo Feng, who do you think will win between them?"

"If Su Rui doesn’t have another trump card, it might be hard for her to win," Luo Feng pondered before replying.

"Why?"

Lin Hongyi was somewhat perplexed. They seemed evenly matched so far, and judging from the Hundred Dragon Pillars’ rankings, Su Rui’s cultivation was superior, suggesting she should have a greater chance of winning in the end.

Luo Feng said, "Although Su Rui’s cultivation is slightly superior, it’s not enough to decide the victory. In terms of battle experience, Su Rui isn’t as adept as Yi Qing. Since the beginning, Yi Qing has been looking for Su Rui’s gaps. By now, he’s gradually adapted to Su Rui’s attack rhythm, and if nothing unexpected happens, it will soon be decided."

"Really?"

Lin Hongyi looked suspicious as she carefully observed the two fighters but couldn’t see the change Luo Feng mentioned.

Right at this moment, the situation took a sudden turn.

Yi Qing’s sword seized the weakest point in Su Rui’s offensive, forcing her to retreat continuously.

"Blue Eagle Cross Kill!"

Upon halting her stance, Su Rui immediately launched an attack, slashing out two azure blade arcs, aiming to regain her footing and not fall into a disadvantage.

However, events didn’t unfold as she had wished. With a successful strike, Yi Qing didn’t allow her any breathing room. His treasured sword continuously thrust out, with each sword strike like a meteor, unimaginably fast. Every strike targeted the weaknesses in Su Rui’s saber technique, making her flustered with no chance to counterattack.

Seeing this, a light flickered in Lin Hongyi’s eyes as she glanced at Luo Feng with a newfound respect.

The change in battle perfectly matched Luo Feng’s prediction! Achieving such precision required not only extraordinary insight but also rich combat experience that she didn’t possess.

On the platform, sword qi crisscrossed as Su Rui struggled to resist. When her momentum weakened, it was nowhere near easy to regain her stance. She was gradually forced to the edge of the platform, her body marred with several sword-inflicted wounds.

"Su Rui, you can’t win against me. Concede," Yi Qing said.

"Not necessarily."

Su Rui’s lips curled in a charming smile as she drifted to the platform’s edge. Suddenly, she withdrew her dual blades and said to Yi Qing, "I intended to use this move during the New Ten Dragons contest, but it seems I can’t wait until then."

Yi Qing’s eyes flashed. Although unsure what Su Rui was planning, his instincts told him it was nothing good.

"Falling Star Nine Heavens!"

Raising his treasured sword horizontally, Yi Qing stabbed forward. Instantly, a blazing sword qi several meters thick erupted from the sword tip, rushing towards Su Rui with unparalleled sharpness.

"It’s Yi Qing’s renowned Falling Star Swordsmanship!"

"Su Rui is defeated."

Seeing the enormous sword arc pierce through the void, many believed the outcome was decided.

Luo Feng watched Su Rui, his gaze flickering.

In his impression, Su Rui wasn’t someone to easily concede. The battle might not end so easily.

As the sword light approached, Su Rui showed no intention to dodge. She suddenly clasped her dual blades, placing them near her lips. A wisp of green qi rose from her body, extending onto the blades.

Witnessing this, everyone was baffled.

Buzz!

At this moment, an astonishing scene unfolded. Su Rui, as if playing a flute, blew upon the blade’s edge. In an instant, the green glow surged, and rings of azure ripples spread outward, clashing with the sword arc.

Boom!

Enveloped in the azure ripples, the sword arc kept oscillating until it spectacularly shattered, with fierce winds sweeping all around.

"This is the Sonic Kill Technique from Out Cloud Country!"

Luo Feng raised his brows. It seemed the rumors of Su Rui being a princess of Out Cloud Country weren’t unfounded.

"Defeat!"

Knowing he couldn’t delay any longer, Yi Qing charged at Su Rui. His treasured sword vibrated, shooting out sword qi like ribbons in a random trajectory, tearing the air apart.

"Please listen to my song, Blood Spills Across Rivers and Stains the Thousand Mountains."

Without changing her expression, Su Rui suddenly sat cross-legged. She looked up at Yi Qing, her slender fingers resting on the blade’s edge.

Twng...

The blade trembled lightly, accompanied by a resonating sound. Circles of azure ripples expanded outward from Su Rui, transforming into an army of thousands, charging forth with overwhelming momentum, stirring the blood alongside the fierce melody.

Bang bang bang bang bang bang...

The army conjured by the music continuously rushed out, smashing Yi Qing’s sword qi to pieces layer by layer. The scene was imposing and grand, drowning out all other sounds.

Clang!

In one swift encounter, Yi Qing’s treasured sword was knocked from his grip, and he staggered back, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"I lost."

Stabilizing himself, Yi Qing said with a wry smile. The Sonic Kill Technique was more terrifying than he had imagined. Just one clash was enough to set his blood boiling. If the fight continued, he risked severe injury, affecting the subsequent matches.

The torrent of music abruptly halted as Su Rui exhaled a deep breath. Although the Sonic Kill Technique was immensely powerful, it also came with significant strain, consuming a fifth of her Yuan Qi in just those few moments of performance.

"What a twist, I didn’t expect Su Rui to still have such a hidden technique."

"The sound skill is mysterious and unpredictable. Since Su Rui can perform the Sonic Kill Technique, opponents below the True Yuan Realm will find it hard to face her. Yi Qing’s loss isn’t undeserved."

Luo Feng observed Su Rui, his mind racing. He sensed that Su Rui’s Sonic Kill Technique also contained illusionary attacks, making it incredibly hard to defend against. Engaging her would require constant vigilance.

Lin Hongyi also assessed Su Rui and remarked:

"One of the Ten Great Venerables, Qin Hou, hails from Out Cloud Country. It’s said Qin Hou is the leader of the Ten Great Venerables, and her Chivalrous Heart Song couldn’t be breached even when the other nine united. Cultivating sound skills demands not only exceptional talent but also mastery of music, a rare combination. Witnessing this mysterious sound skill martial artist today is truly remarkable."

Qin Hou...

Luo Feng’s eyes flickered. This was the second time he had heard someone mention Qin Hou.

He remembered the tale of Qin Hou using a single Chivalrous Heart Song to obliterate a hundred thousand disciples of the Demon Sect, leaving a deep impression. Witnessing Su Rui’s sound skill today sparked even greater curiosity towards this legendary prodigy. He longed to experience Qin Hou’s Chivalrous Heart Song, which even the other nine Venerables couldn’t breach.

With Su Rui and Yi Qing’s match concluded, it also marked the end of the seventh level challenge.

Immediately, participants of the eighth level started their challenges.

As Lin Hongyi mentioned, the eighth level matches were the most intense. From the start, three contestants simultaneously issued challenges.

The targets of their challenges were He Qin at the ninth level, Luo Feng, and Xia Yunjing at the eighth level.