Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 288: Top Twenty! Chen Lingyu vs Ren Xiaoguang!
Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Top Twenty! Chen Lingyu vs Ren Xiaoguang!
Luo Cheng returned to his seat.
"Luo Cheng, you’re just too strong! Did you not see everyone’s expressions just now? Even those masters from the older generation were shocked by your strength! Many people are saying you have a chance at making it into the top fifteen, maybe even the top ten!"
Tuoba Lie’s face was full of excitement and pride, as if he were the one dominating the arena.
Luo Cheng smiled faintly.
Top fifteen?
Top ten?
Such goals were beneath him!
Beside him, Chen Lingyu smiled charmingly, "Junior Brother, the second round of matches is about to begin. When we face each other, you’d better go easy on me."
Luo Cheng nodded, "I will."
At these words, Chen Lingyu was momentarily stunned, her eyes filled with shock.
Luo Cheng’s strength did indeed exceed her expectations, but it wasn’t to the point of causing her fear.
Her earlier comment had been made casually.
She hadn’t expected Luo Cheng to reply with such certainty.
It was as though he truly possessed the overwhelming power to crush her effortlessly, with victory already firmly in his grasp!
While Chen Lingyu felt a mix of irritation and amusement, she couldn’t help but feel a tinge of curiosity. What exactly gave Luo Cheng such confidence?
At this moment, Chen Lingyu sensed a piercing gaze. Turning her head, she noticed Ren Xiaoguang, and her brows immediately furrowed. She turned to Luo Cheng and reminded him:
"Junior Brother, you must be careful of Ren Xiaoguang. He’s been watching you closely since earlier. The Purple Cloud Burning Sun Palm he practices is a five-star top-grade martial arts technique, capable of eroding an opponent’s essence energy. He is very powerful and not easy to deal with."
"Hmm."
Luo Cheng nodded but sneered inwardly.
With his formidable perception, he’d long been aware of this.
But unlike Chen Lingyu’s concern, he only hoped to face Ren Xiaoguang sooner!
Soon, twelve rounds of matches concluded, and an elder began announcing the results.
As expected, Luo Cheng advanced again with a flawless record of twelve victories!
After a brief rest, amidst the anticipation of the crowd, the Great Elder Qin Yun stepped forward and announced the start of the second round of matches!
Instantly, the entire square erupted into thunderous cheers.
The top twenty contenders on the Top Hundred List were all exceptional talents, each possessing peak Tongxuan Third Layer martial artist combat strength!
Every year, the battle for the top twenty at the Outer Sect Tournament was the most intense and thrilling.
Not to mention, this year, there was Luo Cheng—the strongest dark horse!
Adding to this, Luo Cheng’s life-and-death challenge with the Crown Prince Hall made everyone even more eager for the upcoming matches!
Wasting no time, the judge elders stepped onto the stage and began drawing lots for opponents.
"First Arena: Chen Lingyu versus Wu Cheng!"
"Second Arena: Ren Xiaoguang versus Song Qingyi!"
"Third Arena: Zhang Zongming versus Luo Cheng!"
"Fourth Arena, ..."
By coincidence, the first three arenas drew Chen Lingyu, Ren Xiaoguang, and Luo Cheng respectively.
"I forfeit!"
Luo Cheng’s opponent, Zhang Zongming, ranked nineteenth on the Top Hundred List, glanced at Luo Cheng, hesitated for a moment, and directly admitted defeat.
Luo Cheng secured his first victory effortlessly and turned his attention to the matches unfolding in the arena.
At the First Arena.
"Shattering Jade Binding Mountain!"
Boom!
The moment Chen Lingyu stepped onto the arena, she unleashed her Martial Soul. A massive jade ring imbued with seven stars emerged, and her body leaped high into the air as she launched a punch radiating intense jade light toward her opponent.
Bang!
The brilliance shattered like jade, sending Wu Cheng, who had advanced alongside Luo Cheng, stumbling backward several steps, unable to steady himself.
Seizing the upper hand with one move, Chen Lingyu pressed her advantage, following up with two consecutive punches. The air exploded in collapsing layers, directly blasting her opponent off the platform, securing a smooth and victorious start!
At the same moment Chen Lingyu triumphed, Ren Xiaoguang ascended the Second Arena.
His opponent, Song Qingyi, was a stout, square-faced young man, ranked twentieth on the Top Hundred List!
"Daring to step onto the stage to challenge me... you’ve got guts!"
Ren Xiaoguang stared at Song Qingyi, his expression dark and cold.
Already in a foul mood, Ren Xiaoguang was further irked by the fact that Zhang Zongming, ranked nineteenth, had directly conceded to Luo Cheng, while the twentieth-ranked Song Qingyi still dared to face him!
This infuriated him to no end!
Song Qingyi cupped his hands slightly, his face respectful as he said:
"Senior Brother Ren, I know I’m not your match, but I simply wish to learn from you. Please guide me."
Ren Xiaoguang took one step after another toward him, his gaze growing increasingly intense, and the corner of his mouth curling upward:
"Guidance is possible! But, it comes at a price!"
Feeling the mounting danger, Song Qingyi’s face stiffened, and he quickly said:
"Senior Brother, I—"
He was just about to admit defeat when Ren Xiaoguang gave him no chance.
"Take this palm!"
With a furious shout, Ren Xiaoguang’s figure suddenly accelerated.
Mid-movement, fiery red radiance erupted around him, all converging into his right palm, which instantly glowed red as molten iron.
Boom!
A single palm struck down, its fierce palm force seemingly melting the very air!
Pu!
Caught entirely off guard, Song Qingyi was sent flying by this palm strike, coughing up fresh blood as he fell.
"Purple Fire Burning Sun!"
Ren Xiaoguang didn’t stop there. A ring of purple-tinged flames condensed on his right palm as he struck again with another palm blow.
Bang!
Song Qingyi’s protective essence energy was instantly shattered by this palm, and the cracking sound of bones echoed from within his body as he spat blood and was hurled off the arena, landing heavily on the ground.
"You—!"
Pointing at Ren Xiaoguang on the platform, Song Qingyi glared with wide, angry eyes, but before he could say more, another mouthful of blood gushed out, and he passed out on the spot.
"Ren Xiaoguang wins!"
The Second Arena’s judge elder merely glanced at Song Qingyi before announcing the result.
"So strong! It was practically a one-sided crush!"
"Yeah, he defeated the twentieth-ranked Song Qingyi with just two palms! And it doesn’t even seem like he used his full strength!"
"He’s indeed powerful. But he’s also shameless—receiving someone’s courtesy with hostility and showing no restraint in his attacks."
The crowd marveled at Ren Xiaoguang’s strength.
Song Qingyi wasn’t just any disciple who had advanced to the second round; he was a bona fide Top Hundred List ranker at twentieth place! To be defeated with just two palm strikes was truly shocking!
This also gave everyone a clearer sense of how formidable the top fifteen disciples were!
Some, however, looked down on Ren Xiaoguang’s opportunistic actions.
Hearing the result, Ren Xiaoguang smiled smugly, glancing intentionally or unintentionally toward Luo Cheng, a cold smile full of killing intent appearing on his face.
"Kid! Tremble with fear! Soon, I’ll personally bury you!"
With a cold snort in his heart, Ren Xiaoguang leaped off the platform, happening to encounter Chen Lingyu, who had just descended from the First Arena.
Ren Xiaoguang smirked, "Chen Lingyu, it’s not too late to admit defeat and apologize now! Otherwise, once we’re on the arena, I won’t hold back, and don’t blame me for being ruthless to a beauty!"
Chen Lingyu frowned slightly, her tone icy, "Bragging this early? Don’t bite your own tongue!"
Ren Xiaoguang narrowed his eyes and sneered darkly:
"Heh, I know you’ve improved significantly recently, but I’m not the only one. Since you refuse the toast and insist on drinking the forfeit, don’t blame me later! I’ll first defeat you, then kill that boy Luo Cheng! The two of you will become stepping stones on my path to the top ten disciples!"
Chen Lingyu’s eyes flashed with annoyance. "Fine! I’d like to see just who becomes whose stepping stone!"
With a cold snort, Chen Lingyu turned and walked away.
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the first round of matches quickly concluded.
And with that came the second round.
"First Arena: Chen Lingyu versus Ren Xiaoguang!"
By some twist of fate, the First Arena matchup this time was none other than Chen Lingyu versus Ren Xiaoguang!
