Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 272: Stage Match! Drawing Fire!

According to tradition, the Great Elder Qin Yun loudly announced the rules of the Outer Sect Grand Tournament once again.

The rules stated that after stepping onto the arena, participating disciples were forbidden from using defensive star-level treasures, any elixir pills, or poisoned hidden weapons!

Attack star-level treasures must not exceed the user’s own realm.

For example, Luo Cheng in the Tongxuan Realm could only use treasures of Three-star grade or below!

Violators would face penalties ranging from losing the match to disqualification and ejection from the tournament.

Furthermore, the Outer Sect Grand Tournament would be divided into three stages.

These were the Phase Matches, Challenge Matches, and the final Top Hundred Ranking Matches!

The Phase Matches were simple: participants of the same realm could challenge the disciples ranked in the top hundred of the combat power list. Victors would ascend to the corresponding rank and receive rewards.

The Challenge Matches allowed disciples outside the top hundred to challenge those within it at will. Victors would take their place and enter the top hundred!

As for the final Top Hundred Ranking Matches, they were the highlight of the annual Outer Sect Grand Tournament, determining the top hundred disciples and their rankings. The process was relatively complex.

After explaining the tournament rules in one go, the Outer Sect Great Elder Qin Yun cleared his throat and said:

"Cultivating Martial Arts is a path filled with thorns. Without advancing, one will fall behind. Only through competition and learning from each other’s strengths can we avoid being left behind. I hope all of you will actively participate!"

"During the matches, aim for restraint and avoid dealing fatal blows! Alright, the Phase Matches begin now! Anyone wishing to ascend the combat power list, feel free to come up and issue a challenge!"

As soon as the start was announced, thirteen Outer Elders immediately entered the grounds and stepped onto thirteen different arenas.

They would act as referees for their respective arenas.

Swoosh!

A flat-browed youth leaped onto the First Arena and shouted:

"I challenge Yuan Chong, ranked one hundred on the Transcendence Realm combat power list!"

As his words fell, a figure swiftly appeared on the arena—none other than Yuan Chong, the disciple ranked one hundred on the Transcendence Realm combat power list.

"Yuan Chong! During the registration test, I didn’t display my full strength. Otherwise, it would have been me in the top hundred of the Transcendence Realm combat power list!"

"Heh, neither did I. Let’s see what you’ve really got!"

The two were clearly acquainted, and no sooner had they exchanged words than they began fighting.

Boom!

Their figures clashed, essence energy roared, and after their first exchange, both retreated a few steps.

"Again!"

Neither was willing to yield, and they charged at each other once more.

After exchanging over a dozen moves, Yuan Chong finally used a feint-and-strike technique, the Shock Wind Palm, to send the flat-browed youth flying off the arena.

"Does anyone else want to challenge me?"

Claiming the first victory, Yuan Chong stood his ground and looked down proudly at the crowd below.

"I will!"

The words had barely left his mouth when another challenger stepped onto the First Arena.

At the same time, on the other twelve arenas, participants also stepped up to issue their challenges.

In an instant, the thirteen arenas brimmed with dazzling light and thunderous clashes!

Some emerged victorious, laughing heartily in exhilaration!

Some were defeated, looking utterly dejected!

As they say, joy for some, sorrow for others!

Seated in the stands, Luo Cheng leisurely observed the duels on the various arenas to gain more practical experience.

As for being challenged, it hadn’t crossed his mind.

With his record of having swept through Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artists from the Crown Prince Hall, coupled with his ranking among the top hundred disciples,

it was unlikely that any Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artist would harbor the foolish notion of challenging him.

"Heh, I’m going to join in the fun and claim first place!"

Tuoba Lie, who had been riled up with excitement for a while, saw an empty arena and immediately sprang onto it.

His target was Cheng Feng, the top-ranked fighter in the Tongxuan Realm First Layer combat power list!

Both stepped onto the arena.

Cheng Feng, a somewhat slender and pale-faced youth, was at the Peak Realm of the Tongxuan Realm First Layer.

He glanced at Tuoba Lie and said coolly:

"So, you’re Tuoba Lie, the newly-joined, Nine-star Martial Soul prodigy? Your talent is impressive, but defeating me might still be a bit premature."

"Also, a piece of advice: stay away from that trash Luo Cheng. He’s already a dead man for offending our Crown Prince Hall. Don’t bring trouble upon yourself."

"Blah, blah, blah... You talk too much! Take this punch!"

Tuoba Lie, impatient with the chatter, leaped forward. Mid-air, his body crackled as a series of popping sounds erupted from within, causing his form to visibly expand.

"Tiger Slash!"

Still in mid-air, Tuoba Lie’s aura surged like a ferocious tiger leaping off a cliff, his punch barreling down with unrelenting force.

Cheng Feng smirked coldly, his palm glowing with a blue radiance as he struck out to meet Tuoba Lie’s punch.

Boom!

Pale gold and blue lights intertwined, unleashing an astonishing force.

Cheng Feng’s expression changed drastically. With a muffled groan, he staggered backward uncontrollably, his left arm trembling visibly.

"Tiger Pounce!"

Not giving Cheng Feng any respite, Tuoba Lie unleashed his Martial Soul—a ferocious three-eyed tiger adorned with nine shining stars manifested behind him. His fists, like tiger claws, radiated an overwhelming and savage ferocity as they descended upon Cheng Feng!

"Damn it! Gale and Storm!"

Cheng Feng gritted his teeth, mustering all his essence energy to execute his killing move.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In an instant, Cheng Feng unleashed over a dozen handprints, storming toward Tuoba Lie like a violent tempest.

However, being on the defensive with unstable breathing, his move was hastily executed. Before the barrage of palms could form any momentum, they were shattered to pieces by Tuoba Lie’s punch.

Bam!

Cheng Feng’s protective essence energy shattered as he spewed blood and was flung backward, landing hard on the arena floor.

Tuoba Lie approached, looking down at Cheng Feng with disdain as he sneered:

"Next time you call someone trash, take a good look at your own measly skills first! Don’t make a fool of yourself!"

"You!"

Cheng Feng struggled to get up, nearly coughing up blood again at Tuoba Lie’s retort.

The referee elder shook his head silently.

Cheng Feng, having long reached the Peak of Tongxuan Realm First Layer, was capable of much more. Unfortunately, underestimating his opponent led to a critical error.

Of course, Tuoba Lie’s performance was exceptional as well. Recently ascending to the Peak of Tongxuan Realm First Layer, he was able to decisively defeat Cheng Feng.

"Tuoba Lie wins!"

The referee elder announced the result.

Stepping off the arena, Tuoba Lie returned to his seat.

"Congratulations."

Luo Cheng nodded in acknowledgment.

Tuoba Lie’s name now proudly stood as the top of the Tongxuan Realm First Layer combat power list.

Tuoba Lie smacked his lips, looking disappointed: "I was hoping for a worthy fight, but he turned out to be nothing but a pretty face—a complete pushover!"

Luo Cheng smiled faintly.

Having sparred with Tuoba Lie before, Luo Cheng knew that even in the Late Stage of the Tongxuan Realm First Layer, Tuoba Lie’s combat strength already surpassed that of most Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artists.

Now that Tuoba Lie’s cultivation had advanced, Cheng Feng wasn’t much of a challenge.

The Phase Matches continued.

During this time, Gu Lingfeng was also challenged and fought a match.

Gu Lingfeng, now at the Half-step Tongxuan Realm, was ranked ninety-fifth on the Transcendence Realm combat power list.

In his first match, Gu Lingfeng secured victory through sharp swordsmanship.

Soon after, another challenger stepped forward to face Gu Lingfeng—Mo Xiao, ranked ninety-sixth on the Transcendence Realm combat power list!

Just as Gu Lingfeng prepared to step onto the arena, Chen Lingyu cautioned: "Be careful, Mo Xiao is from the Crown Prince Hall!"

Hearing this, Luo Cheng frowned slightly and said:

"If you find yourself at a disadvantage, concede early."

"Understood, I will."

Gu Lingfeng nodded and leapt onto the Seventh Arena.