Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 144 - 135: Arena Challenge

This was a youth dressed in the attire of a Great Qian Martial Institute disciple, his gaze sharp as he swept it toward Qin Qing’s direction.

When he pointed his finger at Qin Qing, Qin Qing couldn’t help but squint his eyes slightly.

"Chi Fei!"

However, the East Campus disciple’s target was not Qin Qing, but a West Courtyard disciple standing behind Qin Qing.

It was just that from the direction where Qin Qing stood, the East Campus disciple appeared to be pointing at him.

In fact, this West Courtyard disciple named Chi Fei was standing just behind and to the side of Qin Qing.

"Chi Fei, last year we went together to the Qingling Abyss for a mission and found an Iceflame Fruit tree. We had agreed to split the Iceflame Fruits equally, but you ended up hoarding them all for yourself,"

the East Campus disciple accused Chi Fei, his voice filled with anger.

"You’ve been in hiding for a whole year. Today, I’ve finally caught sight of you!"

"Today, I, Zhong Liyue of the East Campus, hereby challenge Chi Fei of the West Courtyard! Chi Fei, do you dare accept the challenge?"

The disciple named Zhong Liyue watched Chi Fei coldly as he issued the challenge.

The onlookers also turned their attention toward Chi Fei.

It seemed that this West Courtyard disciple named Chi Fei was someone of questionable character.

How so?

When two people go out on a mission together and discover a treasure of heaven and earth, it is only right that if both contribute to the effort, the spoils should be shared as agreed.

Yet this Chi Fei had swallowed up all the spoils alone?

"Zhong Liyue!"

With a cold laugh, Chi Fei stepped forward, "You have the nerve to say that?"

"In the pursuit of the Iceflame Fruit tree, you deliberately devised a plan, using me as bait to lure the Unicorn Silver Ape. You wanted me dead so you could hog the Iceflame Fruit for yourself. Did you think I wouldn’t realize your cunning plan?"

Chi Fei’s words once again changed the expressions of the crowd.

It turned out that there were always two sides to every story.

If what Zhong Liyue did was true, intent on sacrificing Chi Fei’s life to obtain the Iceflame Fruit, then Chi Fei’s decision to take the fruit and flee was perhaps not unjustified and might even be seen as highly satisfying!

"Haha!" Zhong Liyue did not bother to argue and simply pointed at Chi Fei, "No need for more nonsense, Chi Fei. Today, we fight, and the loser must produce three Iceflame Fruits or pay an equivalent price. Do you dare accept the challenge?"

"Why wouldn’t I dare?"

Chi Fei sneered, took a step forward, and arrived at the center of the arena.

The elder in purple robe presiding over the duel came forward, announcing loudly, "The first round of the arena battle, Zhong Liyue of the East Campus challenges Chi Fei of the West Courtyard. Now, begin!"

As the elder in the purple robe’s voice fell, he vanished on the spot, turning into a wispy shadow.

At the same time, Zhong Liyue had already charged forward, with a Curved Blade in his hand slashing toward Chi Fei.

Chi Fei tapped the ground with the tips of his feet, retreating swiftly.

Just as Zhong Liyue’s Curved Blade approached, a pair of Short Swords suddenly flew out from the sleeves of his clasped hands.

"Swoosh, swoosh!"

The two Short Swords, like deadly twin serpents, struck at Zhong Liyue from both sides.

"Ruthless!"

Seeing this, Qin Qing also narrowed his eyes.

The combat between senior disciples was indeed fierce and ruthless, decidedly more formidable than that of new disciples.

Whether the speed of their moves, their cunning, or the sudden emergence of killing intent, every aspect demonstrated a wholly different level of power. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Boom!"

At that moment, Zhong Liyue slightly halted his momentum, and Spiritual Power began to surge around him.

A giant cyan wolf’s specter manifested behind him.

The Cyanfang Wolf!

This was Zhong Liyue’s Martial Soul.

After the Martial Soul’s Manifestation, Zhong Liyue’s strength soared even higher.

"Howl!"

The Cyanfang Wolf howled to the sky, its roar resonating.

Then Zhong Liyue swung his Curved Blade once more.

"Shadowless Blade, Slash!"

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."

In an instant, countless cyan blade beams flickered, forming spinning Blade Qi in the air like boomerangs, densely targeting Chi Fei.

Chi Fei dared not slacken his pace, retreating continuously while his Short Swords in hand struck repeatedly, slashing down the Blade Qi that attacked like a fierce storm. At the same time, his Martial Soul also manifested.

Chi Fei’s Martial Soul was a giant praying mantis, brandishing huge scythes like the Short Swords in his hands, waving through the air.

"Whish, whish, whish, whish, whish!"

The Short Swords in Chi Fei’s hands, together with the praying mantis Martial Soul wielding its scythes, defended against the omnipresent Blade Qi.

The battle continued.

It was clear that the strength of the two combatants was not far apart.

Their exchanges were back and forth!

Several times they each had the opportunity to decisively defeat the other, but victory can often hinge on a split second, and in the end, it was Chi Fei who lost to Zhong Liyue.

"Pfft!"

A gash was slashed across Chi Fei’s chest by Zhong Liyue’s blade.

Blood spurted out as Chi Fei was sent flying out of the arena.

He had to leave the platform; a moment’s delay, and perhaps Zhong Liyue’s second strike would have ended his life.

In a duel between two people, sometime strength was nearly matched, and what mattered was the combatants’ mental fortitude. A lack of resilience often led to defeat.

At times, one couldn’t deny the element of luck involved, even becoming the key to victory or defeat...

And clearly, this time Chi Fei’s luck had failed him. On several occasions, he might have had the upper hand, potentially crushing Zhong Liyue, but due to a twist of fate, those opportunities slipped away...