Chapter 1202 - 1199: The New Top Ten New Dragons!

After exchanging over a hundred moves, blood trickled from Su Xiaokang’s nose and mouth. Hearing the Sky Sword Pavilion elder announce the match result, a bitter smile crossed his face as he turned to Han Wudao and said:

"Before the New Dragon List Tournament started, my minimum goal was to make it to the top six of the ten new dragons, aiming for the top five. But now it seems I can’t even hope for the last spot."

Han Wudao glanced at the others on the tenth floor and said:

"You don’t need to be discouraged; we’re in the same boat. There are too many new rising experts this year. The contestants on the tenth floor, I’m not confident I can beat any of them. Even on the ninth floor, Xiao Yu and Yan Hu, among others, are formidable opponents. It’s certain that I won’t be able to hold onto the title of one of the ten new dragons."

Su Xiaokang remained silent, casting a distant glance at Luo Feng, recalling the first meeting at the Flowing Cloud Region’s New Talents Assembly.

Back then, he was a prestigious member of the top ten new dragons, while Luo Feng was just an inconspicuous academy student. But time changes things—within just a year, Luo Feng had grown to a realm beyond his comprehension, capable of slaying True Yuan Realm martial artists. His strength could only be described as terrifying...

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Su Xiaokang shook his head, involuntarily lamenting:

"The new generation replaces the old. The road of martial arts indeed allows not the slightest bit of slack..."

"Yes."

Han Wudao sheathed his saber, nodding in deep agreement.

With the match between Su Xiaokang and Han Wudao concluded, two more competitions followed.

Just as Han Wudao had predicted, only two matches after their duel, Xiao Yu challenged him.

Although Xiao Yu was defeated by Yang Wanyi, he was still a remarkably strong contender, previously ranking among the top five of the old ten new dragons. Han Wudao showcased his saber technique to the fullest, yet couldn’t even touch Xiao Yu’s sleeves, ultimately being struck to the point of coughing up blood and admitting defeat.

At this point, the gap in strength between the contestants on the ninth and tenth floors was fully exposed. No one on the ninth floor dared to issue challenges anymore.

The strength disparity was evident, and mounting a challenge would only invite ridicule for being overconfident.

In everyone’s eyes, except for Yan Hu from the Southern Forest Wilderness, the contestants remaining on the tenth floor of the Hundred Dragon Pillars are the new ten dragons of this year.

On the tenth floor of the Hundred Dragon Pillars, Jian Wuji, Yu Bufan, and Lu Xiao Yun, the three True Yuan Realm experts, still stood in the top three positions. Since the ranking tournament began, no one had challenged them, nor had they challenged anyone.

The three had their sights on the title of the best among the ten new dragons and were waiting for the right opportunity to make their move.

After Lu Xiao Yun, there were Lin Hongyi, Yang Wanyi, Yan Feihua, Xiao Yu, Yue Haitang, He Qin, with Luo Feng in the last position.

Luo Feng looked around at the others on the tenth floor, noticing that the stronger they ranked, the stronger their aura. Without surprise, the current ranking shouldn’t see much change. Except, of course, for himself.

At that moment, the spectators on the twelve small islands were also scrutinizing Luo Feng and the others.

"Han Wudao, Su Xiaokang, Divine Wind Saber Guest, Zhu Xiaotian, all four have been eliminated!"

"Including Han Li from the Sky Sword Pavilion, who died at the hunting tournament, five of the previous old ten new dragons have been eliminated—an entire fifty percent! It’s truly frightening."

"No surprise there, this year’s new experts include three formidable individuals. One is Luo Feng, another is Yue Haitang, and the third is He Qin, and they’ve taken up three spots."

"Indeed, especially Luo Feng, even capable of defeating Leng Feifan after he entered the True Yuan Realm, it’s simply monstrous. I’ve heard during the Twelve Golden Palaces evaluations, he was repeatedly denied, and in the end, Shui Linglong admitted him into Linglong Hall as an exception. Now, the other Hall Masters of the Golden Palaces must be filled with regret."

"Hehe, it seems Shui Linglong had the foresight after all."

"Luo Feng and Lu Xiao Yun are both considered legendary geniuses of the Flowing Cloud Region. I wonder if they meet, who will come out on top..."

"No need to guess, the remaining matches are peak battles for the ten new dragons. They should meet very soon."

"Look, someone is ascending the Ascending Dragon Platform."

The crowd’s gaze turned to the Ascending Dragon Platform.

On the stage, Xiao Yu challenged Yan Feihua.

In the last New Dragon List Tournament, Yan Feihua was fourth among the ten new dragons, while Xiao Yu was fifth. The two have always been fierce rivals.

"Yan Feihua, this time I’ll defeat you."

Looking at Yan Feihua, Xiao Yu squinted, his eyes gleaming with resolve, unwilling to be overshadowed by Yan Feihua for two consecutive tournaments.

Yan Feihua remembered Xiao Yu’s earlier taunt, and with petals fluttering around her, she calmly said, "Victory comes from strength, not words."

"Well said, take this!"

Xiao Yu’s face sank, and with a flash of his figure, he instantly crossed dozens of meters, appearing beside Yan Feihua, striking out with a palm.

This palm had been charged for a long time, with the palm gang and illusory shadows crushing down, creating a sound like waves, it was his reputable Jade Moon Cold Wind Palm.

"Break!"

Yan Feihua, unfazed, met the attack with a palm enveloped in petals transformed from countless Yuan Qi.

Boom!

With a thunderous explosion, fierce winds raged across the platform as both sides flew back.

Xiao Yu hadn’t expected to defeat Yan Feihua with a single move. With his initial palm failing, he immediately unleashed Qinggong, disappearing from sight, and reappeared around Yan Feihua, splitting into three shadowy forms, each unleashing a palm strike.

"Green Waves Cold Moon!"

Boom boom boom...

The three palm gangs sealed the space, continuously compressing it, with deafening booms echoing. Caught amidst the assault, Yan Feihua seemed like a leaf in a storm, on the brink of being shattered and annihilated.

"Full Bloomed Lotus!"

Yan Feihua’s eyes suddenly turned sharp, her body lowered, and her slender white palms moved with the wind, forming a phantom. In an instant, countless palms were unleashed, only visible through the faintly shimmering Seven-Colored Mysterious Light surrounding her.

Boom!

Countless palm imprints suddenly exploded, Yuan Qi rippling in all directions. From afar, it appeared like a grand blooming lotus, instantly breaking Xiao Yu’s offensive, forcing him to continuously retreat.

"It’s the Affectionate Mysterious Lotus Technique from Linglong Hall! This cultivation technique is ever-changing, able to switch between defense and attack at will, and the practitioner’s Yuan Qi is abundant. Last year, Xiao Yu was exhausted of Yuan Qi and ultimately defeated."

"Looks like this will be another prolonged battle. Whoever lasts longer will claim the victory in the end."

Seeing Yan Feihua easily dismantle Xiao Yu’s lethal move, a flurry of discussions erupted among the spectators.

"Don’t think I’ll engage in a war of attrition with you again, this time I’ll defeat you with one move!"

Recalling past lessons, Xiao Yu knew he couldn’t engage in a prolonged battle with Yan Feihua. Deciding on swift action, he pushed his Yuan Qi to the limit, integrating his figure into the wind.

"Wind Moon Shadow!"

Swish swish swish swish...

The sky was filled with green streaks of light. As this move was executed, the entire platform’s atmosphere shifted.

The Ascending Dragon Platform seemed to transform into a green ocean, with no sight of Xiao Yu, only the turbulent dark waves in the green sea, one after another, growing in momentum—if they started as small ripples in a pond, in a blink they had become mighty waves in a great river!