Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Astonishing Skills_1

After five hundred moves, Ling Yihang gradually weakened, and eventually was defeated by Shi Fei Yu.

However, this battle also took a significant toll on Shi Fei Yu. Although he won, it could only be described as a pyrrhic victory.

Even though Ling Yihang lost, nobody dared to doubt his strength.

But the Shi Clan managed to regain some face.

”Shi Fei Yu could not defeat Ling Yixue, but he did defeat Ling Yihang. Now, among the top four, two are from the Ling Family, one from the Li Clan, and one from the Shi Clan. The Ling Family still holds an advantage.”

”I estimate that Ling Xiao’s strength is not far from Ling Yihang’s, as they both defeated Wang Zui with a single move. However, it would be more difficult to win against Shi Fei Yu, and it’s very likely that the final rankings will remain as they are now.”

”That’s not necessarily the case. Ling Chen hasn’t made a move yet and his strength isn’t clear; perhaps he only has an exceptional body movement technique. And Shi Yu Lian hasn’t challenged anyone yet either. Moreover, Ling Xiao’s ’Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique’ is no inferior to Shi Fei Yu’s ’Iron Armor Divine Skill.’ There’s definitely more excitement to come.”

No sooner had he spoken than Ling Xiao addressed the gathering.

”Shi Fei Yu, I’ll give you half a shichen to rest up. Hurry and recover, for I shall challenge you later.”

”There’s no need for that, you can come at me now!”

Shi Fei Yu exclaimed with bulging eyes.

”Beating you now would be a hollow victory.”

Ling Xiao shook his head and sat down cross-legged.

He originally planned to directly challenge Ling Chen, then Li Xinghui. But since Shi Fei Yu had defeated Ling Yihang, as a good brother, he at least owed it to Ling Yihang to avenge him.

After all, it shouldn’t take too long.

”Alright Fei Yu, just do as Ling Xiao says, rest for half a shichen. Here are some spirit pills to help you recover,” the Master of Tianfeng City handed them over and said.

He was very perceptive and wouldn’t dare to underestimate Ling Xiao and therefore stopped Shi Fei Yu’s reckless behavior.

Once he spoke, Shi Fei Yu could only nod in agreement, swallow the spirit pills, and start resting.

During this half-shichen, nobody challenged Shi Fei Yu, because no one wanted to offend the Master of Tianfeng City.

Furthermore, truth be told, there weren’t many qualified to challenge Shi Fei Yu, as the strength of the Four Young Masters was not to be underestimated.

If it weren’t for encountering Ling Yihang and Ling Xiao, Wang Zui might also have had a chance to rank.

During this period, Ling Yihang challenged the martial artist ranked sixth and secured the position of the sixth arena’s champion.

After his recovery, Wang Zui easily defeated the ruler of the eighth arena, showing his own strength.

This made everyone gradually realize that it wasn’t that Wang Zui was weak, but rather that Ling Xiao and Ling Yihang were simply too formidable.

The current ranking situation was:

Li Xinghui

Ling Chen

Ling Yixue

Shi Fei Yu

Shi Yu Lian

Ling Yihang

Ling Xiao

Wang Zui

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Half a shichen passed, and Ling Xiao stood up and then looked towards Shi Fei Yu.

”Ling Xiao, if you’re really my friend, just defeat him with one move, heh heh!”

Ling Yihang said to Ling Xiao with a chuckle.

He knew Ling Xiao’s strength and also understood Shi Fei Yu’s capabilities, which was why he could say this with confidence.

However, to outsiders, it seemed like a huge slight against Shi Fei Yu.

”One move, huh? You really know how to challenge me,”

Ling Xiao said with a wry smile, ”Well, well, since I also want to test out my new move, I’ll reluctantly help you out.”

What?

He actually agreed!

Has Ling Xiao lost his mind? You might have defeated Wang Zui with one move because his defense was weak, but who is Shi Fei Yu?

That’s the martial artist who previously boasted the strongest defense among the young generation of Tianfeng City. Aren’t you underestimating him a bit too much?

”So, Ling Xiao, you have the audacity to boast so shamelessly. I’ll show you soon who truly is number one in defense!”

Even with Shi Fei Yu’s good temper, he probably couldn’t stand such provocation. He felt that Ling Xiao was underestimating him, looking down on him.

But in truth, Ling Xiao had in no way belittled him. Ling Xiao simply spoke his mind on the matter.

At this moment, Ling Chen’s face showed a fluctuating expression, for it was supposed to be his day to shine.

Yet Ling Yihang, Ling Yixue, and Ling Xiao had successively stolen the glory that should have been his.

Especially this Ling Xiao, so eye-catching in his performance. If he could truly defeat Shi Fei Yu, he would probably be considered the foremost of the younger generation in the Ling Family, wouldn’t he?

Damn it all!

Of course, Ling Xiao had no idea what Ling Chen was thinking. He had no intention of seeking the limelight. His sole reason for participating in the Tianfeng Grand Assembly was to test his own martial arts skills and strength.

This time, challenging Shi Fei Yu was purely to vent the frustrations of his friend, Ling Yihang.

Fleeting fame like this, he truly didn’t care for it.

What of being called one of the ’Four Young Masters’? In the grand scheme of the world, the so-called Four Young Masters of Tianfeng City were utterly inconsequential outside their own domain.

The battle had already begun.

Shi Fei Yu, while resenting Ling Xiao, also did not dare to underestimate him. Thus, from the start, he brought his defensive martial arts skills to their pinnacle.

One could see his skin turn to black, akin to the color of cast iron, shining with the luster of metal.

”My defense is impenetrable even to swords and blades. Let’s see how you break through!”

Shi Fei Yu didn’t know what Ling Xiao had up his sleeve, but if the opponent claimed to defeat him in one move, then he would make sure he couldn’t be defeated in one move.

That way, it would be Ling Xiao who’d end up embarrassed.

He could take his time dealing with Ling Xiao afterwards.

Unfortunately, aspirations are often grand, but reality is far more stark.

Shi Fei Yu had planned everything perfectly, but upon seeing Ling Xiao draw the Ice Glass Sword from its sheath behind him, he felt a sudden surge of fear.

”No! Impossible! How can someone of equal realm to me instill such a fear before even attacking?”

He was shocked to his core. However, being a person of strong will, he quickly regained his composure. Facing Ling Xiao’s sharp gaze, he dared not relax in the slightest.

”Be defeated—Heavy Shadow Sword Technique!”

Ling Xiao pointed the Ice Glass Sword at Shi Fei Yu and in a flurry of extreme speed, his entire being thrust forward.

Midway, one person became two.

Two figures, looking exactly alike.

Both wielding Ice Glass Swords, both with a calm demeanor.

”Gods, am I seeing things? How has Ling Xiao split into two?”

”The Heavy Shadow Sword Technique! It’s actually the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique! I never expected that in this day and age, someone could successfully master the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique!”

Ling Xiaotian stood up abruptly, his expression drastically changed.

When Ling Xiao was selecting martial arts in the Book Collection Pavilion, he hadn’t inquired in detail, so he was completely unaware that Ling Xiao had chosen this.

Now that he saw Ling Xiao executing the first layer of the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique successfully, he was indeed somewhat regretful.

This was the true pillar of the family, the successor whom the Ling Family should genuinely invest in.

Thinking completely differently was Ling Yin.

”This child’s talent is too fearsome. He must be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise my grandson, Ling Feifan, will never have a chance to rise.”

He was not the only one harboring such thoughts.

The Master of Tianfeng City, the Li Clan Chief, and the Wang Clan Chief all harbored a killing intent.

After all, among the Four Great Families of Tianfeng City, no single family could be allowed to dominate. They saw the terrifying potential that Ling Xiao could develop into in the future.

They were determined to nip this bud in the cradle.

One person had become two.

One true body, one avatar.

The avatar possessed seventy percent of the true body’s strength.

This seventy percent included a fifty percent addition from the fifth layer of the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique, a ten percent addition from the Bull Demon Art·Transformation, and another ten percent arose from the increase provided by Sword Intent.

He had only used one avatar, because to defeat Shi Fei Yu, this single avatar was enough.