Chapter 1178 - 1175: The First Battle of the Ranking Tournament!

"Finally, it’s time for the eighth-level challenge!"

"Hmm, I didn’t expect that three people would challenge at the same time. Luo Feng and He Qin are ranked second and fourth among the Eight New Stars, respectively. Xia Yunjing is also a veteran on the New Dragon List. Judging from how she helped Luo Feng before, her strength is formidable. I wonder if anyone can defeat them."

"That’s hard to say. Their opponents aren’t ordinary either. Luo Feng’s opponent is Gao Xian, a disciple of Yuangang Hall, who was ranked seventeenth in the previous New Dragon List Tournament. He practices the Golden Tiger Fury technique of Yuangang Hall, with extremely impressive offense and defense. Each punch and kick has the power of Shocking Mountain. It won’t be easy for Luo Feng to defeat him."

As soon as the eighth-level challenge began, a surge of discussion erupted across the entire Group Dragon Island.

The participants of the eighth and ninth levels were all incredibly popular, and their strength could not be compared with the competitors of the earlier rounds. It’s fair to say that this is the real showdown of geniuses.

Many people were filled with anticipation for the upcoming matches.

Swipe!

The sound of the wind tearing was heard, as a figure first leaped onto the dragon pillar where Luo Feng was.

Gao Xian had an ordinary appearance but an immensely tall stature. Standing there, like a dragon coiling and a tiger crouching, he emitted an invisible sense of oppression.

Luo Feng was curious about He Qin’s Ice and Snow Sword Intent, as well as Xia Yunjing’s Chaos Hole Ten Thousand Waters Technique. He wanted to observe their battles, so he intended to make a quick end. As soon as Gao Xian got on the dragon pillar, Luo Feng immediately got up and walked over.

"Luo Feng, now that you’ve encountered me, this New Dragon List Tournament might end for you here. My Tempering Body realm has reached the Spirit and Flesh Unity stage. Paired with the Golden Tiger Fury technique, no Martial Artist at the peak of the Nine Rotations of the Spiritual Rotation Realm can withstand even a single punch from me."

Gao Xian looked at Luo Feng, crossed his arms, and said word by word.

"Spirit and Flesh Unity."

Luo Feng smiled faintly.

On the other side, Lin Hongyi, who was watching Luo Feng, also showed a subtle smile.

Luo Feng’s Tempering Body realm had long surpassed Spirit and Flesh Unity. She was practicing the Golden Jade God Form Skill, an earth-grade cultivation technique that was above the Golden Tiger Fury technique. She couldn’t defeat Luo Feng when they fought back then, even though her Tempering Body realm had already reached Small Success.

"Whether it can or cannot be blocked, a trial will tell. Make your move."

Luo Feng glanced at Gao Xian and said indifferently.

Hearing this, Gao Xian’s brows furrowed slightly. He initially intended to use verbal provocation to divert Luo Feng’s thoughts and then launch a surprise attack to secure victory with one strike. However, it had no effect at all.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he shouted, "Then let’s fight!"

Roar!

Gao Xian stepped forward, and his aura immediately peaked. A golden glow surged upward, and in the void behind him, a massive golden tiger several meters high materialized. Each roar caused violent air tremors.

On a distant island, two Sword Tomb disciples, Jiang Fengfeng and Su Zhuyun, stood together.

Seeing the massive golden tiger behind Gao Xian, Jiang Fengfeng’s lips curled into a smile and she said, "That Gao Feng’s strength is not bad. This time, Luo Feng is going to lose. Let’s see if he dares to be arrogant in the future."

Jiang Fengfeng had been bitterly resentful of Luo Feng ignoring her. She had traveled all the way to the Canglang Dynasty to watch the New Dragon List Tournament, partly to find the Sword Heart Heaven Jade and partly to teach Luo Feng a lesson. Now seeing his impending defeat, she felt elated.

Su Zhuyun slightly frowned and said, "Fengfeng, don’t forget the main task."

"Don’t worry, sister. I’ve been keeping an eye on that He Qin, a disciple of the Sky Sword Pavilion. Her match hasn’t started yet. As soon as she uses our Sword Tomb swordsmanship, I’ll definitely recognize it at a glance."

Su Zhuyun nodded and gazed in the direction of Luo Feng.

She disagreed with Jiang Fengfeng’s opinion. Judging by the aura, Luo Feng indeed seemed far inferior to Gao Xian. But she clearly remembered the chilling aura she sensed from Luo Feng in the Red Flame Desert that made her heart palpitate.

This person was not as simple as he appeared. She believed she wouldn’t misjudge someone.

"Take my punch first!"

Gao Xian didn’t underestimate Luo Feng. When he struck, he pushed the Golden Tiger Fury technique to its fullest, leaned forward, and charged with the golden tiger’s shadow. The platform filled with radiant golden afterimages as he moved with unimaginable speed.

"Golden Tiger Top Strike!"

When he was three meters from Luo Feng, Gao Xian bent his knees, leaping high with his fists clenched, striking down fiercely.

Roar!

As the fists descended, the golden giant tiger opened its blood-red mouth, letting out an earth-shattering roar. Its claws incorporated into the momentum of Gao Xian’s punches, like a tiger leaping off a cliff, with unspeakable ferocity.

Before the fists even approached, the air around Luo Feng split sharply to both sides, producing a piercing sonic boom, indicating the terrifying pressure of the punch.

His clothes fluttering fiercely, Luo Feng faced the ferocious incoming blow without any intention of evasion. He stepped forward with his right foot, a burst of fiery light appeared, and the Floating Slaughter Demon Image emerged in the void behind him. Its domineering aura directly opposed the golden tiger’s shadow.

"Dominant for a Thousand Autumns!"

Luo Feng punched directly.

Boom!

The two fierce forces collided, squeezing the air in between into sharp gas blades that shot out, causing the entire dragon pillar to hum and tremble.

The next moment!

With a booming explosion, a figure was blasted into the air.

"It’s Gao Xian!"

An exclamation sounded, full of surprise. In their head-on clash, Gao Xian, a refining body Martial Artist, was at a disadvantage!

Bang!

Since he had decided to end the battle quickly, Luo Feng naturally didn’t hold back. He stepped down fiercely, shattering the air, and his figure rushed towards Gao Xian.

En route, the flames on the sixteen arms of the Floating Slaughter Demon Image behind him burned brighter and brighter, escalating to an unprecedented level of intensity, distorting the air as if it could boil at any moment.

Feeling the terrifying explosive power accumulated by Luo Feng, Gao Xian was both shocked and terrified.

At this moment, Luo Feng seemed to have truly transformed into a slaughter, his aura as if determined to slay any opposition, be it gods or demons, even slowing his internal Yuan Qi.

Is this his true power? However, I, Gao Xian, refuse to concede!

Just as this thought crossed his mind, Gao Xian’s eyes sharpened. He took a heavy step on the ground, bent into an arch, and instantly, a stable aura spread out, weighing heavily on the surrounding space.

"Invincible Golden Tiger!"

Joining his hands in front of his chest, Gao Xian shouted and exhibited the strongest defensive move from the Golden Tiger Fury technique.

Roar!

A tiger’s roar pierced through the firmament. With Yuan Qi pushed to its limit, the golden glow on Gao Xian’s body fiercely expanded, and the golden tiger in the void nearly solidified, surrounding him in its protection. It roared at Luo Feng, creating a mighty golden gale that swept out as though it intended to annihilate this space.

Seeing this, the Golden Palace disciples watching from around the peak couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Gao Xian truly deserved to be an old hand within the top twenty of the New Dragon List. His strength was nothing short of unfathomable. This Invincible Golden Tiger, with just its aura, made them tremble with fear. If they had to face it, they wouldn’t even have the courage to resist, only option left would be to concede.