bullyxtreme Chapter 109 Whose Fist is Harder
Chapter 109 Whose Fist is Harder
As the powerful aura from Zhang Ning's body after swallowing the pill swept across the entire arena, the disciples were in an uproar and the voices of discussion among each other gradually increased.
"He actually forced Senior Brother Zhang Ning to the point of taking drugs. This Lin Xiao is truly a hidden talent!" A disciple murmured in shock.
"Yes, Lin Xiao's progress is truly incredible. Two years ago, I saw him fight Zhang Lin from the Tianji Pavilion. At that time, he had just begun his cultivation and was only at the Jiazi First Stage. Now, he has reached such a high level."
"That's right. It was only after I saw him competing with Daoyi three months ago that I realized he was extraordinary. He was at the fifth level of Jiazi and was facing the first level of Jiayin, yet they could still fight!" The disciples were talking among themselves, their eyes fixed on the shocking confrontation that broke out on the ring.
Yu Fei's face was tense, and he whispered to himself, "Brother Zhang Ning, no matter what, you must win this battle for me! I've staked my life on you." His eyes were anxious, and he wished he could go into battle for Zhang Ning.
In contrast to him was Ming Hu, who was quite nervous just now, but after feeling the suffocating pressure from Zhang Ning's medicinal power, he relaxed and thought to himself:
"After taking the medicine, Zhang Ning's aura has actually reached the eighth level of Jiayin. No matter how strong Lin Xiao is, there is no way he can win."
On the other side of the ring, Lin Jiao also became worried because of Zhang Ning's momentum. She frowned and secretly worried about Lin Xiao.
Her right hand was held tightly by Liu Yi, who had a serious expression on his face and couldn't help but clench his fists as he felt the pressure.
At this time, Zhang Ning's eyes were bloodshot, and there was a creepy cruelty in his eyes. The aura emanating from his body was dark, and even the murderous intent visible to the naked eye was wandering around him.
He grinned and said, "Lin Xiao, if you admit defeat now and announce your withdrawal from Feng Shui Academy, I can still spare your life."
Hearing this, Lin Xiao raised the corners of his lips slightly, his eyes cold and sardonic: "Zhang Ning, who else can you scare except yourself with this look?"
A hint of arrogance flashed through his eyes, and he thought to himself, "I crawled out of Black Wind Cliff and Clear Water Pond. I've seen life and death scenes a hundred times more terrifying than this."
Zhang Ning was furious after hearing this, as if his anger was ignited, and roared: "Then die!" Along with the angry roar, he formed seals with his hands and used the "Heavenly Secret Star Change".
In an instant, darkness enveloped the arena again like a tide.
What was different from before was that this time the stars in the dark night were no longer just a few scattered ones, but a full twenty of them, flashing with cold light. The light blades shot towards Lin Xiao as densely as meteors, and Zhang Ning's figure merged into the darkness.
Lin Xiao snorted coldly and said softly, "This trick again?"
He calmly swung his sword, and the "Shadow Spirit Sword Stab" pointed directly at his head. At the same time, he used the dagger to protect himself to resist the incoming light blade.
However, this time, the light blade did not hit his head. Lin Xiao's attack missed and he was slightly startled.
At the same time, twenty stars transformed into countless sharp blades and attacked like arrows. As soon as Lin Xiao's dagger blocked a few of them, he heard
"boom--"
The light blade suddenly exploded in front of the dagger, and the violent impact force instantly blew Lin Xiao away and directly hit the barrier!
Before he could catch his breath, the stars flickered again, and several light blades whizzed towards him, followed by several lightning bolts falling from the void, hitting Lin Xiao directly with a terrifying roar.
The aftermath of the explosion and the shock of the lightning struck him repeatedly, and several low thunders were heard on the ring.
"What? Senior Brother Zhang Ning actually used the 'Heavenly Secret Star Transformation' and the 'Seven-Star Thunderfall Formation' at the same time! Isn't this Lin Xiao... in danger of death?" The disciples in the stands gasped and watched nervously as Lin Xiao's figure was blown away continuously. Some even couldn't bear to watch any longer.
On the ring, although Lin Xiao looked disheveled, his strong body meant that even if he was blown away, he did not suffer fatal injuries.
Every time he landed, he quickly got up, adjusted his breathing, and moved his body, dodging the aftermath of the explosion and lightning strikes, avoiding fatal blows like a fish swimming through danger.
His figure was constantly being knocked back and forth by the impact of light blades and lightning strikes on the ring. His clothes were already torn, and blood oozed from multiple wounds. However, his eyes remained calm and determined, showing no sign of retreat.
Zhang Ning's expression grew even more ferocious upon seeing this. He grinned and said, "Lin Xiao, it seems you still don't understand the gap between us now."
Lin Xiao raised his hand to wipe the blood from his lips. His eyes were as cold as frost as he said calmly, "Gap? I'm afraid you overestimated yourself."
Under Zhang Ning's overwhelming momentum and fierce attack, Lin Xiao did not retreat, but fought back with all his might.
He instantly gathered his energy into the sword and unleashed the "Sky-Splitting Spiritual Sword Slash". Eight sharp sword energies spread out from his body and slashed in eight directions.
However, Zhang Ning's figure quickly flashed in the darkness, and Lin Xiao's sword energy all hit the air.
Just as he fell to the ground, four light chains flashing with dark light suddenly shot out from all sides of the ring, instantly binding his limbs tightly and locking him on the ring.
Twenty stars above his head shone brightly once more, and twenty blades of light and lightning bolts were aimed at his bound body, ready to shatter him completely in one fell swoop.
Lin Jiao, who was in the stands, was shocked when she saw this scene and whispered, "Not good!"
At the critical moment, Lin Xiao moved his fingers slightly, and the sword and dagger cut through the air like meteors, suddenly slashing at the light chain that bound him.
The four light chains broke with a sound, and Lin Xiao suddenly broke free, avoiding the fatal attack by a hair's breadth.
He concentrated his mind and quickly seized the opportunity, taking advantage of the brief gap to drink a mouthful of the elixir wine. The medicinal power instantly surged in his body, and strength gushed out from his dantian.
He swung his sword and unleashed the "Blue Sky Sword Rain". Countless sword shadows instantly formed in the air. The dense sword rain covered every corner of the arena, blocking all space for escape.
Suddenly, a trace of blood flashed in the sword shadow.
Lin Xiao's eyes lit up, and he instantly locked onto the figure in the darkness. He unleashed his skills and rushed towards that direction like a dragon.
He used the "Soul-Locking Grabbing Hand" and his right hand shot out as fast as lightning, suddenly grabbing the black shadow.
In an instant, Zhang Ning's limbs were broken by him and tied behind his back, as if he was a completely controlled prisoner.
The darkness gradually dissipated and light returned to the arena.
Everyone was shocked when they saw this scene. Lin Xiao stepped on Zhang Ning's head and gently touched his cheek with his sword.
Zhang Ning's limbs were tied behind his back, like a lamb to be slaughtered. His face was covered in blood and he looked extremely terrified. He dared not move, and only a slight gasp came from his throat.
The stands were silent. The disciples of Tianji Pavilion were stunned, while the disciples of Baicao Garden could not help but laugh softly, as if a sense of revengeful satisfaction surged from the bottom of their hearts.
Lin Xiao looked down at Zhang Ning and said coldly, "Didn't you say that the strong only speak with their fists?"
His voice was cold and emotionless. He slowly exerted force on the sword in his hand, and the blade slightly pierced Zhang Ning's skin.
Lin Xiao's eyes were like torches as he continued to ask, "Tell me, was it you who did Daoyi and the hidden weapon stone?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar. The audience immediately broke into heated discussions and speculated about the whole matter.
Minghu had a gloomy face and didn't care about Lin Xiao's accusation at all. Instead, because of Lin Xiao's victory, he would lose 500 fairy jades. He gritted his teeth and cursed Zhang Ning's incompetence.
At the elders' seat, Elder Tianji of Tianji Pavilion had a gloomy expression on his face, and then he winked at Elder Chanxin.
Elder Chanxin understood, stood up and walked forward, saying in a deep voice: "The winner has been decided. Lin Xiao, you should withdraw immediately. You have already won this battle."
However, Lin Xiao showed no appreciation for this. He sneered and said with a hint of disdain, "Who do you think you are? You're neither my master nor Zhang Ning's master. Why are you pretending to be so high and mighty?"
He exerted a little force on the long sword in his hand, and the tip of the sword pierced Zhang Ning's cheek, leaving a bloody mark.
Zhang Ning immediately didn't dare to say a word, his face was covered in cold sweat, and he didn't dare to breathe.
"How dare you!" Elder Chanxin's face suddenly changed, he was burning with anger, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he raised his hand to punish Lin Xiao.
At this moment, a majestic voice came from the audience: "Zenxin, don't be impulsive."
The headmaster walked steadily to the front of the stage, looked at Lin Xiao with a calm and serious gaze, and slowly said, "Lin Xiao, you have won today's battle. Let Senior Brother Zhang Ning go. As for the question you just raised, I will give you a satisfactory answer tomorrow. How about it?"
When Lin Xiao heard the Sect Leader speak, his anger subsided a little and he withdrew his sword.
He moved his foot away from Zhang Ning's head, bowed slightly to the headmaster as a sign of respect, then jumped back to Lin Jiao and Liu Yi. Although he looked tired, his eyes were still sharp.
At this moment, on the stage, Zhang Ning collapsed on the ground in a miserable state. The whole audience was silent. The disciples all admired Lin Xiao's momentum and started talking about it.
However, Elder Chanxin and Elder Tianji had gloomy expressions, each with their own concerns.
The headmaster's eyes were calm and majestic. He waved his right hand lightly, and suddenly a gentle but irresistible force emanated and slowly enveloped Zhang Ning.
The power enveloped Zhang Ning like flowing water, gently but irresistibly sending him towards the Tianji Pavilion.
Zhang Ning's figure gradually went away, and the disciples around him held their breath and concentrated, fearing that they would miss any movement of the master.
The headmaster then gently patted Elder Chanxin on the shoulder, signaling him not to worry and that he would take care of the rest of the matters.
Elder Chanxin was slightly startled. Although he had some doubts, he bowed his head respectfully and retreated.
The master looked around, and wherever his eyes went, the disciples lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the face.
The headmaster cleared his throat, and his voice exploded in everyone's ears like thunder: "Leave today's matter to me.
When you return, you must reflect carefully on today's arena experience and must not become complacent or arrogant! " His voice was soft but carried a sense of authority. The disciples were shocked and all bowed their heads, silently taking note of the master's teachings.
He waved his sleeves lightly, signaling everyone to disperse, then turned and left, with the elders following him.
The atmosphere in the stands changed immediately after they left - those originally reserved disciples seemed to relax a lot suddenly, discussions came one after another, and from time to time someone cast admiring and shocked glances at Lin Xiao.
"It's incredible that Senior Brother Lin Xiao can fight so fiercely with Senior Brother Zhang Ning!" someone sighed in a low voice.
"Senior Brother Zhang Ning even took drugs, but he still couldn't suppress Senior Brother Lin Xiao. He's really amazing!" Another disciple said with admiration.
Lin Xiao sat quietly on the side of the stands, letting everyone's gazes and discussions flow around him.
There was a hint of fatigue in his lowered eyes. His snow-white Taoist robe had long been torn and covered with tiny cracks. Blood was faintly seeping out, staining the robe mottled.
Despite this, his expression remained calm, as if the fierce fight just now was just an ordinary sparring match.
Lin Jiao quickly walked over to his side, gently took out a small packet of medicinal powder, and gently and carefully applied it to his wound. She whispered, "You can only use ordinary medicinal powder this time. The only pill left is the one from last time... I've already given it to you."
Lin Xiao smiled slightly when he heard this, and waved his hand casually, as if he didn't care about the pain at all: "It doesn't matter, ordinary medicine is more to my liking."
His tone was calm, and his expression was indifferent, without any trace of the embarrassment from the fierce battle just now.
Wang Hao walked over excitedly, staring at Lin Xiao with admiration. He couldn't help but sigh, "Lin Xiao, you really made us proud this time! Zhang Ning broke through the realm and took drugs, but he still couldn't do anything to you. How did you do it?"
Lin Xiao smiled, his eyes calm: "Because as long as your heart is strong enough, you can do anything."
Wang Hao was stunned, a trace of helplessness appeared on his face, and he muttered in a low voice: "Really, if you don't want to say it, just say it directly. Why are you talking about this nonsense about 'being strong in your heart'?" As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around him couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
Lin Xiao glanced at Wang Hao and suddenly asked calmly, "How's the matter I asked you to do going? How much can you earn this time?"
Wang Hao's eyes lit up, and he raised his eyebrows proudly: "A full five hundred pieces of fairy jade! Every piece is genuine and of good value."
Lin Xiao nodded, his expression calm, but a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he said softly, "Not bad."
Liu Yi, who was standing nearby, widened his eyes in shock upon hearing this and couldn't help but confirm with Wang Hao: "Five hundred yuan? Is that really that much?"
Wang Hao nodded and said confidently, "Yes, a full five hundred immortal jades!"
Liu opened his mouth wide, his eyes full of disbelief, and couldn't help but confirm it again.
Lin Xiao turned around, bowed slightly to Lin Qing, and said sincerely, "Brother Lin Qing, I'm not in a position to intervene in this matter. Please accompany Wang Hao and Liu Yi to Xingchen Pavilion to find Ming Hu and exchange these 500 immortal jades for you."
Lin Qing nodded calmly and said lightly: "As long as it is reasonable and legal, I will go."
Lin Xiao added, "Brother, I'm sorry for the trouble. After you get the immortal jade, you can take fifty pieces as a reward."
Lin Qing waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's just a small favor, why thank me." Seeing Lin Xiao's insistence, he no longer refused, nodded slightly, and led Wang Hao and Liu Yi to the Xingchen Pavilion.
The disciples in the stands gradually left, while Lin Xiao and Lin Jiao quietly walked towards the back mountain.
The two came to an open space. Lin Jiao stood aside with some doubt in her eyes. She looked at the scars on Lin Xiao's body.
She couldn't help but ask, "Lin Xiao, you fought Zhang Ning so fiercely this time, but I see that your injuries are only superficial. If you were to fight a strong man like Zhang Ning, how could you only be left with injuries of this degree?"