Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 398: Chapter 397: Battle of the Top Geniuses

On the Waiting Battle Platform, Xu Zitao was the only one of the top five powerhouses standing alone.

This meant he was currently waiting for a match.

The two who had already been defeated could challenge Xu Zitao to compete for third place.

’I hope you win.’ Xu Zitao’s brow furrowed slightly as he watched Ling Fei being drawn onto the stage.

He was greatly looking forward to a battle with Ling Fei.

Only then could he show this young man how formidable he, Xu Zitao, truly was.

He would make him understand the true gap between them.

At the same time, he would also avenge his defeat from the Alchemy Competition.

He would never forget the humiliation from that day.

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With a flash, Ling Fei was guided onto the battle stage.

Before him stood a monk.

Yuan Kong!

He was a monk dressed in white robes.

With delicate features and a handsome face, his clear, blinking eyes seemed ethereal, and he possessed an extraordinary aura.

On the adjacent stage, Lian Shuang was facing off against Beiming Shang.

”This round is a true clash of top-tier geniuses!”

”Ling the Pill Master is up against Monk Yuan Kong from the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple! Monk Yuan Kong is the number one genius of his generation in the Temple!”

”I heard that Monk Yuan Kong was born with a natural aptitude for enlightenment and has a superhuman understanding of the Buddhist Sect’s Mystical arts. No one has been able to match him so far. I wonder if Ling the Pill Master can win.” As the fighters took their places, the disciples from every sect were filled with anticipation for the match between Ling Fei and Monk Yuan Kong.

”I really hope Ling the Pill Master can continue his triumphant advance!” The female disciples from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers had completely smitten looks on their faces.

Ling Fei was truly dazzling.

He was only an Alchemist, yet he had managed to break into the top five of the Martial Arts Tournament. Such a genius was a rare sight in the entire Southern Wilderness!

In addition, the disciples from the various sects also turned their attention to the neighboring battle stage.

There, Lian Shuang and Beiming Shang stood opposite each other.

”Lian Shuang is called the Little Sword God, and Beiming Shang is also a prodigy of the Sword Dao. If it weren’t for Xu Zitao, he would be the number one talent of the Beiming Sword Sect’s current generation. Now that these two are facing each other, who will be stronger?” When the matchups were revealed, the spectating Cultivators felt their blood boil with excitement.

Lian Shuang had a slender figure, and her long blue hair flowed freely, giving her an elegant, otherworldly air. Combined with her cold yet stunningly beautiful face, she had become the ice goddess in the eyes of the talented disciples from all the sects in the Southern Wilderness. Even Shangguan Wan’Er was slightly less popular than Lian Shuang.

”I think Junior Sister Lian Shuang’s power is unfathomable. Her chances of winning are high.” The Lingyun Sect disciples were full of confidence in Lian Shuang.

”My Senior Brother Beiming is a man of astonishing talent. How could a mere woman compare?” the disciples of the Beiming Sword Sect replied, their faces filled with arrogance.

”Hmph, we’ll see once they’ve fought.”

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As the crowd murmured, the fighters on the stages had already begun to move.

The Long Sword on Beiming Shang’s back whistled as it shot out, transforming into a startling Sword Rainbow that tore through the air, slashing directly at Lian Shuang.

Lian Shuang, however, wore an indifferent expression. A Sword Lotus materialized around her, shielding her body. Her eyes blinked once as she glanced at the Sword Rainbow, and then she made her move.

SWISH!

A blue sword light slashed through the Void. It was ethereal and graceful. The moment it appeared, Beiming Shang’s Sword Rainbow faltered, and in the next instant, it disintegrated.

’She has some skill.’ Beiming Shang’s eyes flashed, and he attacked again.

This time, his Sword Momentum was wild and domineering as a Sword River surged forward.

As the Sword River surged, a Sword Rain descended. The sheer force of the assault made the spectating Cultivators break into a cold sweat for Lian Shuang.

But Lian Shuang remained perfectly composed. The Sword Lotus protected her completely, and she paid no mind to the endless Sword Rain. With a flick of her elegant hand, a blue Spirit Sword cut through the Void, shattering Beiming Shang’s Sword River. The sky-filling Sword Rain was then shredded by her Sword Lotus. In this way, even Beiming Shang was unable to harm her in the slightest.

”So strong!” the spectators couldn’t help but exclaim.

”Such talent. She is truly worthy of the title Little Sword God.” Sect Leader Wan nodded repeatedly before congratulating Sect Leader Yuan. ”Hehe, congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yuan. Your esteemed sect has produced yet another peerless genius!” As a powerhouse at the Divine Mansion Realm, she could naturally perceive the extent of Lian Shuang’s strength.

’Beiming Shang is most likely not her match.’

”If Lian Shuang is allowed to mature, few will be able to compare to her!” Master Xuan Ji chimed in with his congratulations.

”Hehe, Lian Shuang is indeed a rare prodigy of the Sword Dao.” Yuan Huaitian smiled, but his brow furrowed slightly as he watched her.

’For some reason, I always feel that there is something unfathomable about this young woman.’

’It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words.’

While Lian Shuang and Beiming Shang fought, Ling Fei and Yuan Kong also began their match.

Although Yuan Kong was a monk, he wore a long, spotless white robe that gave him an ethereal, otherworldly air. A golden light flickered over his large hand.

Clearly, he had also cultivated the Great Sun Golden Body.

Yet, his Great Sun Golden Body gave Ling Fei a sense that it was on a transcendent level.

It seemed to have reached a supreme state of mastery.

This surprised Ling Fei.

”This humble monk is Yuan Kong. Having witnessed Ling the Pill Master’s peerless Dragon’s Might, I wish to ask for a lesson. I hope Ling the Pill Master will grant me your instruction,” Yuan Kong said, pressing his palms together.

His voice was ethereal and his eyes were clear, yet beneath his soft-spoken words, a towering battle intent began to emanate.

It was the craving for Martial Arts that only a true expert possessed.

He longed for a worthy opponent.

Ling Fei’s victory over his junior brother, Yuan Tan, had ignited his fighting spirit.

”The Buddhist Martial Arts of the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple are astonishing. To have the chance to spar with Senior Brother Yuan Kong, I will naturally do my best,” Ling Fei replied, cupping his fists.

In truth, he wouldn’t dare be careless against such a powerful expert.

Otherwise, if he fell into a disadvantageous position, reversing the situation would not be easy.

That was why he had defeated Monk Yuan Tan with such lightning speed in their earlier match.

”Good!” Yuan Kong’s eyes flashed, and his entire demeanor changed in an instant. The ethereal quality vanished, replaced by a noble and imposing presence.

Like a high-ranking prelate, a Buddhist radiance bloomed from his body, making him seem unapproachable.

Seeing this, Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened. The Blood Qi within him condensed, and Dragon Scales materialized on his skin. He didn’t dare to be the least bit careless.

This Monk Yuan Kong’s Realm seemed to have surpassed Celestial Pill Perfection; he had likely reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm. His combat strength was far beyond that of an ordinary person.

Though Ling Fei was powerful, he was, after all, only at the Celestial Pill Perfect Realm.

”Great Sun Vajra Hand!” At that moment, Yuan Kong thrust out his hand. It burst with endless golden light as it seemed to pass through the Void, striking down at Ling Fei.

As his hand descended, the golden light condensed, transforming into a great sun that bore down with suppressive force.

The light of this scorching sun bloomed, carrying the Power of Blazing Flame. It was truly like a real sun, threatening to incinerate the heavens and the earth.

Such a technique was nearly a Divine Technique, far beyond what a Celestial Pill Realm Cultivator should be able to wield.

”Has Yuan Kong already reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm?” On the Observation Platform, the Celestial Pill Realm Cultivators from the various sects couldn’t help but reveal their astonishment.

Yuan Kong’s attack was a simple Great Sun Vajra Hand, yet it seemed to have evolved into a Divine Technique, containing infinite Mystical principles that left others in the dust.

”Senior Brother Yuan Kong has indeed reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm.” Among the disciples from the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple, Monk Yuan Fei’s eyes flashed, his expression turning solemn as he watched the stage.

He held deep respect for this senior brother of his.

”A top-tier genius who has reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm! Can Ling the Pill Master possibly contend with him?” At these words, the disciples from every sect couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.

At the same time, they couldn’t help but break into a sweat for Ling Fei. A figure like Yuan Kong was already comparable to a Half-step Nascent Soul cultivator back when he was at Celestial Pill Perfection.

Now that he had actually reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, how powerful must he be?

”This is what a true clash between top-tier geniuses looks like!” many people sighed with emotion.

A battle of this caliber was simply not something ordinary people could even hope to interfere with.