The Battle Through Heaven
The Beginning of the Great Competition
The moment Xiao Yan reported his number, Bai Cheng's expression immediately stiffened. On top of it was stiff, there were even additional shoots.
Bai Cheng had held a grudge for Xiao Yan ever since he was defeated by his hand, and he had blamed his defeat on the matter of Xiao Yan swallowing the ‘Dragon Strength Pill’;perhaps this was because he was unwilling to admit the real reason for losing. However, at this moment, an extremely faint fear surfaced in his heart. It seemed that/that although he was unwilling to admit it with his mouth, but in the region that was in his heart he did indeed feel fear towards Xiao Yan.
Bai Cheng tightened his grip on the bamboo stick in his hand and stared at the playful smile hanging at the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth. His face trembled slightly as he lowered his eyes. The gaze was like he had grabbed the starving wolf with his hand. Damn, even if I have to go out this time, I won't give you a chance to occupy the top ten in ‘Strong Ranking’.
Xiao Yan calmly observed Bai Cheng who had lowered his head. He played with the bamboo stick in his hand, but was not too worried in his heart. Back then, when he was only a one star Dou Ling, he had been able to defeat Bai Cheng. Now that his strength had slightly increased, he no longer needed to do something like exhaust himself from the too much effort he put in last time.
After Xiao Yan, there were some people who continued picking bamboo sticks. Among them, Wu Hao's opponent was a one-star Dou Ling who was ranked 43rd in ‘Strong Ranking’. This kind of strength could only be considered to be behind ‘Strong Ranking’. Although Wu Hao's strength was only at the peak of the Da Dou Shi class, his chances of victory were considerable if he went all out. From her smiling appearance, it was clear that/it was her rejoicing over her luck.
After the last competitor had chosen a lot under everyone's gaze, the order of the matches in the arena had largely been settled. The number of desperate people helplessly appearing on their faces was no less. This was because their opponents were experts who were ranked top of ‘Strong Ranking’. Among them, a fellow who had reached the strength of four stars, Dou Ling had accidentally taken the same number as Liu Qing. Once the number had been read out, this person's expression immediately turned pale. Although his strength could be considered to be at the middle level on ‘Strong Ranking’, his chances of winning undoubtedly fell to insignificant value in the face of a top expert like Liu Qing.
What was interesting was the opponent from Zi Yan. This guy is a dark horse who just stole the spotlight and entered ‘Strong Ranking’. Moreover, from her appearance, she seemed to be a person who only knew how to do retreats and train. This resulted in him not having much knowledge about Zi Yan. Therefore, when he saw that his/her opponent was actually a little girl, he began to open his mouth and laugh with disdain under the gazes from around him that were meant to look at an idiot. Seeing this scene, Xiao Yan and the others controlled their laughter. Maybe this guy will cry till dusk as soon as the competition starts.
Su Qian's gaze slowly swept across the entire place. When he saw that/it was all the competitors had found their opponents, he nodded slightly. A faint old voice echoed throughout the stadium, ” As many draws ended, you all have to return to your seats first. The order of matches will be drawn in a row. ’’
After his words rang out, Su Qian's hand pulled a bamboo stick from the cylinder in front of him. He glanced at her and said weakly, ‘’Number seven.’
The bodies of the two people among the competitors in the arena suddenly jumped straight after hearing the number Su Qian called.
’People who have blue and red bamboo stems with the number seven should stay. The others have to go. ’Su Qian ordered as he waved his hand.
Everyone immediately rushed over after hearing Su Qian's orders. Only two people remain.
The two people in the arena also knew the rules. In the next moment, they quickly focused their attention. Their faces were toned as Dou Qi overflowed from their bodies. Each of them took out their weapons as their gazes sharply sized up their opponents.
The viewing gallery which had become a much quieter-eyed one gradually possessed the fire fighting intent in the arena, and a private conversation once again broke out. Some gazes also became hot at this moment. The ‘Strong Ranking’ Grand Competition which they had anticipated for a long time finally had its curtains drawn.
Xiao Yan and Wu Hao returned to the high platform. The former's gaze met with Lin Xuya not far away, exchanging smiles and nods of their heads.
’’ These two people are ranked 35th and 38th. Their powers are not too far apart from each other. There will be anxiety when they fight. ” Wu Hao looked at the two people in the arena and laughed.
Xiao Yan nodded randomly. His body was leaning against the guardrail because his gaze was lazy to stay in the arena.
” It was unexpected that/that Xiao Yan ge-ge's opponent was actually Bai Cheng again. ’’ Xun Er closed her mouth and laughed softly.
’’ He's just someone who was defeated by me. ’Xiao Yan smiled and replied. His gaze had an unknown feeling. Although there were some people who would say that/it was his victory over Bai Cheng was because he was dependent on the aid of medicinal pills, even after he put up the stage and accepted the challenge back then, it does not remove the root of the problem . Now that they were about to meet again, he could coincidentally clearly show his strength for everyone to see in public. If he could defeat Bai Cheng once, then he would be able to defeat him a second time and even a third time!
’’But the guy seems to hold a grudge against you. Your meeting this time might really end with an all-out match. Even though you are not afraid of him, you must also be careful. If he injures you after going all-out, you will be harmed in the match that followed. ” Wu Hao frowned and reminded.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. His character was very careful at first. Of course, he would take precautions against such things. Whether he can get into the top ten of ‘Strong Ranking’ affects the important issue of whether ‘Fallen Heart Flame’ will end up in his hands. Therefore, he adopted a very cautious attitude towards this competition, fearing that/it would be a simple mistake that would result in a deviation from his plans.
One of the two people in the arena was of fire affinity Dou Qi while the other was of wood affinity. Although the strength of the latter was a little stronger, he seemed a little heavy in his defense against the other party's attack as his Dou Qi was suppressed by the other party. The competitors affinity Dou Qi flames were also quite clever. He understood the essence of coming out in one go. The moment his attack was unleashed, fiery, hot winds appeared continuously. The pale-red Dou Qi was like a collection of flames like a rising substance, drawing numerous bows in the air and violently hacking towards his opponent. However, under this ferocious and vicious attack from him, that wood affinity Dou Qi student did not show the slightest panic or change in expression. The latter's face was calm as he received all the attacks from the opponent. Although it appeared that he had suffered a loss, he did not receive any serious injuries.
A fight in the arena could barely be considered a high-level fight even within the Inner Academy. Therefore, the audience in the surrounding viewing gallery was focused on it. Their eyes did not blink as they stared at the two human figures in the arena. Fused cries and shouts were emitted and echoed nonstop in the arena.
Although the fight in the arena was very interesting to the students in the viewing gallery, it could only cause Xiao Yan and the others to nod slightly. After all, with their different strengths, it was natural that they would see things differently. No matter what they see, they will see things from a different point of view.
” Fire affinity student Dou Qi will lose. ” Xiao Yan lazily glanced at the fight in the arena before suddenly opening his mouth to speak.
” Huh? ” Wu Hao and Wu Jia on the side were slightly dumbfounded when they heard this. Currently, that/that fire affinity Dou Qi fellow basically held a complete advantage in the fight.
” Although the fire affinity Dou Qi had a strong and ferocious attack, it could not last long. It was clear that his/her opponent's fighting experience was even richer than his and knew how to dodge and drag him out. Wood affinity Dou Qi might have a weaker attack power than fire affinity Dou Qi, but it was superior in durability. In addition, it can also automatically heal wounds. If you carefully sense something, you will be able to find that/it attacks the fire affinity Dou Qi students have already become slower. His opponent, on the other hand, reversed the situation. From the looks of it, the odds of a winner would be determined in ten minutes. ’’ Xun Er at the side smiled and explained the situation in a soft voice. His insights were not a little weaker than Xiao Yan. From a certain point of view, he could even see more accurately than Xiao Yan.
Wu Hao and Hu Jia also became more attentive when they heard Xun Er's analysis. A moment later, they nodded their heads in surprise. ”Indeed.”
Xiao Yan glanced at the smiling face of Xun Er beside him. This little girl saw things more accurately than she did. At the very least he was unable to determine that/that the winner of these two people would be determined in ten minutes.
Everything was exactly as Xun Er had predicted. At the eighth minute, a sudden change occurred in an anxiety-filled battle. The wood affinity Dou Qi student, who had been passively defending, suddenly let out an extremely sharp attack. The pale-green Dou Qi in his hand was like a beam of light when shot. Finally, it passed through the opponent's defense in a lightning fast and heavy manner smashing into his chest. Immediately, that/that fire affinity Dou Qi student's face turned pale white. Fresh blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. His body violently fell out of the arena. By the time he climbed up, he could only hear applause roaring throughout the stadium. His face was stifled and dissatisfied.
’’The first game was won by He Bu!’ ’
Su Qian indifferently announced the outcome of the match from the high platform. This match cannot be considered very intense. It was like a child's game to him. There was not much for him to praise.
As applause rang out throughout the stadium, Su Qian leaned gently behind her chair. He once again picked up the bamboo stick from the bamboo cylinder. After a little surprise, he immediately let out a smile involuntarily as he spoke to the few Elders by his side, ’’ It looks like we will see a more interesting match than the last one. ’’
’’ Second match, number twenty-eight. ’’
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As Su Qian's voice fell, a human figure suddenly appeared on the stage. That person was a man whose face was haughty and arrogant. As the dark horse whose limelight had recently even exceeded that of Xiao Yan, he charged to the 33rd position in ‘Strong Ranking’ from beyond that. Moreover, this fellow seemed to have taken out some arrogant words saying that/that if he was given five days, he would definitely also win over Xiao Yan. This caused quite a number of people to admire his pride. However, Xiao Yan did not give a reply for this. The latter was busy with his retreat, and did not have time to be bothered by the few people who had just become successful.
Not long after the man took the stage, a small body appeared under everyone's gaze. The little girl dressed in white clothes slowly went up to the stage under the laughing laughter in the eyes of Xiao Yan and the others.
’’ Ha ha, little girl, relax. I will definitely hold back! ’’The man could not help but laugh as he stared at the little girl in white clothes. He seemed to have already been able to see the beautiful sight stepping forward.
Xiao Yan, Lin Xiu Ya, Liu Qing, and the others on the high stage wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads before the arrogant laughter of the man.
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