Chapter 76 Ultimate Skill Showdown
Chapter 76 Ultimate Skill Showdown
In the first match of the finals, Qi Yuxuan faced off against Leng Feng.
The two stood on the high platform, bowed to each other, and then the judge loudly announced the start of the competition.
Qi Yuxuan and Leng Feng drew their swords almost simultaneously, the tips of their blades meeting with a crisp sound.
Leng Feng's swordsmanship is unparalleled in the martial arts world. He inherited some of his father's martial arts skills and continued to innovate on this basis, forming a unique sword technique called Leng Feng's Unparalleled Sword.
Leng Feng immediately unleashed a powerful move, which is his most renowned signature move – "Leng Feng Breaks Through the Sky".
"Cold Edge Piercing the Sky" is a sword move that combines speed, power, and skill. At this moment, his sword tip emitted a powerful sword aura, which pierced towards Qi Yuxuan like lightning. This sword aura was not only so fast that it was difficult to react, but also extremely powerful, striking Qi Yuxuan's throat directly.
In the martial arts world, many masters have fallen to this move of his, and no one can surpass him.
However, Qi Yuxuan's reaction was equally swift.
He deftly sidestepped Leng Feng's attack, then swung his sword backhand, the tip pointing directly at Leng Feng's ribs.
Leng Feng quickly parried with his sword, and the two swords clashed, producing a metallic clang.
Qi Yuxuan did not press his advantage, but instead took a step back steadily, maintaining a calm demeanor.
Seeing this, Leng Feng's eyes flashed with anger. He quickened his pace and unleashed a barrage of fast sword strikes at Qi Yuxuan.
The "Cold Edge Piercing the Sky" sword move was unleashed like a shadow under the moonlight. Each strike carried a sharp whistling sound, as if it would tear the air apart, and pierced directly towards Qi Yuxuan.
However, Qi Yuxuan remained calm and composed, defusing Leng Feng's attacks one by one with near-perfect skill.
Qi Yuxuan's swordsmanship was light and graceful, like flowing clouds and water, each strike carrying a gentle breeze, making it elusive.
He used stillness to control movement and softness to overcome hardness, skillfully deflecting every heavy blow from Leng Feng.
Although Leng Feng's offensive was fierce, he seemed somewhat powerless in front of Qi Yuxuan.
In the stands, people held their breath, watching the intense match intently.
Qi Yuxuan's composure and Leng Feng's ferocity formed a stark contrast. Their swordsmanship intertwined on the high platform, creating a beautiful scene that drew thunderous applause from the audience.
Seeing that his offensive was ineffective, Leng Feng couldn't help but feel a little impatient. He suddenly changed tactics and used his ultimate move, "Cold Moon Soul Chaser".
Suddenly, the longsword in his hand burst forth with dazzling flames, its tip transforming into a cold, lonely moon and wind, aimed straight at Qi Yuxuan's chest.
Faced with this sudden and unexpected move, Qi Yuxuan remained calm.
He smiled slightly, and with a gentle flick of his longsword, the tip of the sword drew a perfect arc, meeting Leng Feng's ultimate move head-on.
The two swords clashed with a deafening roar, sparks flying everywhere, but Qi Yuxuan's swordsmanship remained as steady as Mount Tai, without wavering in the slightest.
Leng Feng was even more shocked to see his ultimate move neutralized.
He gritted his teeth and launched another attack, but Qi Yuxuan remained calm and deflected his attacks one by one.
Finally, in a fierce exchange, Qi Yuxuan seized an opening in Leng Feng's defenses and struck his wrist with his sword.
The longsword in Leng Feng's hand flew out and landed on the ground.
The judge loudly announced Qi Yuxuan's victory, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.
Qi Yuxuan smiled and extended his hand to Leng Feng as a gesture of goodwill.
Leng Feng is aloof and cold, and rarely interacts with others.
He spent most of his life pursuing the ultimate in swordsmanship, and was willing to pay any price for it.
He has traveled the world for many years, experiencing countless storms and challenges, but he has never changed his original aspirations.
At this moment, he failed. Although he was unwilling, he had to admit Qi Yuxuan's strength. He nodded, grasped Qi Yuxuan's hand, and the two greeted each other.
Qi Yuxuan's composure and calmness not only won him the competition, but also earned him the respect of everyone.
After the first round, in order to be fair, the contestants were allowed to rest for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
So the audience started discussing privately who would win the next match between Leng Feng and Qiu Ziyue.
Everyone was talking at once, but they were all a bit confused because they had never seen Qiu Ziyue make a move.
The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is almost up, and the second match is between Qiu Ziyue and Leng Feng.
When Qiu Ziyue appeared, she was holding the Flowing Cloud Shuttle Sword given to her by her adoptive father, and her heart was filled with excitement and nervousness.
But she quickly adjusted her mindset, thinking, "I, this young lady, wield the Flowing Cloud Shuttle Sword and trained in the Valley of Passion with ferocious beasts like snow wolves in a cage. I was able to defeat them. What's so special about this? Is Leng Feng any more ruthless than the beasts?"
During her training in the Valley of Passion, she had secretly cursed Master Tie Xin countless times: "That cold-blooded, heartless old man, so cruel."
But now she is filled with gratitude for Master Tie Xin, and she is ready to meet the challenge.
Leng Feng's greatest wish was to become the number one swordsman, so he attacked first with a quick and decisive attack, unleashing a barrage of fast sword strikes at Qiu Ziyue.
Qiu Ziyue's swordsmanship is light and graceful, like flowing clouds and water, each strike carrying a gentle breeze, making it elusive.
She wielded her sword with agility, and the "Flowing Clouds Shuttle" sword in her hand seemed to come alive, skillfully deflecting every heavy blow from Leng Feng.
Although Leng Feng's offensive was fierce, he seemed somewhat powerless in front of Qiu Ziyue.
In the stands, Li Keyong couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Qiu Ziyue, thinking to himself, "Girl, you can do it."
Qi Yuxuan watched Qiu Ziyue from below the stage, feeling very nervous.
He knew that Leng Feng's strength was fierce and fast, while Qiu Ziyue might not have the advantage in strength. Moreover, she was still recovering from a sword wound. His hands clenched into fists.
If Qi Yuxuan's sword style is characterized by steadiness and Leng Feng's by coldness, then Qiu Ziyue's sword style is characterized by agility.
On the stage, Qiu Ziyue moved nimbly like a swallow, flitting around the lion-like Leng Feng. Their swordplay intertwined on the high platform, creating a beautiful scene. They dodged and weaved, their sword energy flashing like light and shadow, creating an extremely intense spectacle that drew thunderous applause from the audience.
"Ziyue, you must be careful," Lu Yuanchangming silently prayed for Qiu Ziyue from below the stage.
The three senior brothers were terrified and kept shouting from below, "Junior sister, be careful!"
"Junior sister, keep it up!"
Seeing that his attacks were ineffective, and Qiu Ziyue was like a spinning top that couldn't rotate around him, dodging his attacks, Leng Feng couldn't help but feel a little impatient.
He suddenly changed tactics and used his signature move – “Cold Wind Sweeps Away Fallen Leaves”.
Suddenly, a strong chill burst forth from the longsword in his hand, and the tip of the sword transformed into a biting gust of wind, aiming straight for Qiu Ziyue's entire body.
Faced with this sudden and unexpected move, Qiu Ziyue remained calm.
She smiled slightly, and with a gentle flick of her "Flowing Clouds Shuttle" sword, the tip of the sword drew a perfect arc, just in time to meet Leng Feng's "Cold Wind Sweeps Away Fallen Leaves".
The two swords clashed with a deafening roar, sending chills flying everywhere.
The Flowing Cloud Shuttle Sword unleashed its power, remaining as steady as Mount Tai without wavering, containing Leng Feng's sharpness and leaving him no room to maneuver.
Leng Feng was even more shocked to see his ultimate move neutralized.
He gritted his teeth and launched another attack, but Qiu Ziyue remained calm and composed, deflecting his attacks one by one.
The three handsome men in the audience, Yin Lihen, Mu Guangcheng, and Chu Yujue, were stunned.
Yin Lihen said, "I never thought this Qiu girl was so outstanding. She's truly remarkable. How could such a wonderful woman have fallen for that blockhead Yu Xuan? It would be so much better if she had fallen for me. If she had fallen for me, I would have married her right away. What a pity, what a pity."
"How did they train in the Valley of Passion? Qiu Ziyue's dancing and musical skills are so outstanding, I didn't expect her swordsmanship to be so amazing," Chu Yuqiu said.
“This girl has become so powerful in just five years, it’s unbelievable,” Mu Guangcheng said.
Will Qiu Ziyue be able to win?
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.
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