Chapter 15: The Final Battle: Enemies Meet, Eyes Are Full of Enmity

Soon, the promotion list was released, and Zhou Chen and Ye Chen were both in the top five.

In the second round of the competition, Ye Chen had a bye.

"The first match of the second round: Zhou Chen versus Lin Feng."

The Inner Sect Elder announced.

As soon as he finished announcing, Zhou Chen jumped onto the arena.

Opposite him was a young man in black, carrying a long spear on his back.

"It's Senior Brother Lin Feng! Zhou Chen is in trouble. Senior Brother Lin Feng was the second-place winner in last year's Inner Sect Grand Competition, and his Cultivation has reached Qi Refining Ninth Layer!"

"I don't think Zhou Chen has a chance. Senior Brother Lin Feng might have already Broken Through to Qi Refining Tenth Layer this year."

"Exactly, and Senior Brother Lin Feng's spear technique has reached Major Achievement. Besides Senior Brother Li Yifan, no one can last more than 10 rounds against his spear."

Many Outer Sect Disciple and Inner Sect Disciple below discussed animatedly, clearly not thinking highly of Zhou Chen.

"You go first. My spear only comes out for the strong. Let me see if you are worthy of me drawing my spear."

Lin Feng said coldly, his tone devoid of emotion, to Zhou Chen.

"Then thank you, Senior Brother Lin."

Zhou Chen laughed loudly.

"Senior Brother Lin, don't regret it later."

Seeing Lin Feng with his arms crossed, showing no signs of moving.

Zhou Chen wasn't polite at all. He formed a sword with two fingers on his left hand and directly slashed at Lin Feng from a distance.

A wisp of clear wind blew, and the next moment, a golden Sword Qi suddenly appeared before Lin Feng's face.

It was none other than the Yellow Rank High Grade Qingfeng Swordplay.

Lin Feng's pupils contracted. He quickly wielded his long spear to counter, but fine beads of blood still seeped from his cheek.

Several strands of hair scattered on the arena with the wind.

If Lin Feng hadn't dodged at the last moment, he would have been a dead soul by now.

"It's the Major Achievement Qingfeng Swordplay!"

A Disciple recognized this Cultivation Technique.

Before Lin Feng could react, Zhou Chen's second sword came, followed by the third and fourth swords.

Although Qingfeng Swordplay was only Yellow Rank High Grade, it had characteristics such as low consumption, high concealment, and strong power.

The Major Achievement Qingfeng Swordplay's power could already rival a Yellow Rank Peak Grade Cultivation Technique.

Lin Feng, who had just been indifferent, now faced a formidable enemy, constantly parrying with his long spear.

He also wanted to counterattack Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen's sword was very fast. Each strike came at the exact moment he was about to use his spear technique to gather Qi, making it impossible for him to execute it smoothly. Lin Feng was very uncomfortable.

This was also the reason for Lin Feng's overconfidence. If Lin Feng had chosen to attack simultaneously or preemptively from the start, he wouldn't have been in such a sorry state.

Too weak, Zhou Chen immediately felt bored and lost the desire to continue fighting.

"Breaking the Void."

In an instant, Zhou Chen's figure, along with the sky full of clear wind, suddenly vanished from the arena.

The next moment.

A ten-zhang high Sword Qi suddenly appeared in the air, as if to cleave the air in half, rushing straight towards Lin Feng.

Boom!

Lin Feng had no chance to react. His protective Spiritual Qi and inner armor were directly shattered.

His entire body was directly sent flying, and a hideous sword mark appeared on his chest.

Zhou Chen used only ten percent of his power for this sword. If it weren't for the Sect's rules and the fact that Lin Feng, despite his arrogance, didn't deserve to die.

If there had been a little more force, Lin Feng would already be a corpse.

"How could… Pfft!"

Spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, Lin Feng on the ground fainted.

The entire place was in an uproar!

Lin Feng was the second strongest among the Inner Sect Disciple, second only to Li Yifan!

His renowned spear technique, the Yellow Rank Peak Grade Cultivation Technique "Hundred Beast Spear," took him ten years to Cultivate to Major Achievement, and even ordinary Qi Refining Tenth Layer cultivators couldn't match him.

The Disciple never expected Lin Feng to be defeated so thoroughly.

The entire battle process was less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn!

"Haha, Ruer, you really have good taste. This kid is truly good. The sword technique he just displayed is already a Profound Rank combat skill. To Cultivate a Profound Rank combat skill at such a young age is excellent!"

Wenxian Sect Sect Master Li Qingtian laughed heartily.

"Just so-so."

Liu Qianru looked at Zhou Chen's performance, nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her face, and replied softly.

The dozens of Inner Sect Elder present, as well as the various Peak Masters, all looked at Zhou Chen with burning eyes, as if they had discovered some rare treasure.

"The first match of the second round, Zhou Chen versus Lin Feng, Zhou Chen wins!"

The presiding Inner Sect Elder announced loudly.

"Amazing! Senior Brother Zhou Chen must be above Qi Refining Tenth Layer! Perhaps even Foundation Establishment Stage!"

"Impossible, right? Those above Foundation Establishment Stage don't need to come to the Inner Sect. They can directly apply for the Core Disciple assessment!"

"Senior Brother Zhou Chen is too formidable! Worship!"

The Disciple below the arena cheered and rejoiced, especially the Outer Sect Disciple, who were even more excited.

"Senior Brother Zhou Chen is still our Outer Sect Disciple today!"

"If he takes first place in the Inner Sect, that would be awesome! Both Inner and Outer Sect champions on the same day!"

Ye Chen's face was ashen as he watched Zhou Chen win.

Seeing the former waste, whom he had trampled underfoot, suddenly become a Genius admired by all, he felt as if he had eaten excrement.

"In just a few months, his Cultivation is already on par with mine. He must have achieved it by consuming Medicinal Pill!"

Ye Chen sneered inwardly.

"But even if you are Qi Refining Ninth Layer or Qi Refining Tenth Layer, so what? I will still trample you underfoot."

Ye Chen snorted coldly in his heart. He knew that his Qi Refining Stage Cultivation was achieved step by step.

Moreover, he had Heaven-Grade Cultivation talent, and his Master in the ring guided him step by step, while Zhou Chen had nothing.

Furthermore, after absorbing the Earth Core Flame, his Flame Mantra had already advanced to Profound Rank High Grade.

Whether it was the quality or the total amount of Spiritual Qi, there was no reason for him to lose to Zhou Chen. Ye Chen had this confidence.

Time slowly passed. An hour later.

The competition entered the top three.

Currently, Zhou Chen, Ye Chen, and a female Disciple named Zhang Qingqing remained.

Before the presiding Elder could announce the rules for the third round, Zhang Qingqing stepped forward and cupped her hands towards the Elder.

"Elder, Qingqing knows that I am no match for the two Senior Brother, so I won't waste everyone's time. I concede."

After receiving the Elder's permission, Zhang Qingqing then left the arena.

"This girl is good. She knows when to advance and retreat, and she has self-awareness. Our Lotus Peak wants her. Senior Brother, please don't snatch Disciple from a weak woman like me, your Junior Sister."

On the viewing platform, a beautiful woman in palace attire looked at Zhang Qingqing's departing figure and nodded.

"Haha, no problem. It's rare for you to take a liking to a Disciple. We certainly won't compete with you, Junior Sister Zhang Yun, for a Disciple."

"Then thank you for your generosity, Senior Brother."

The beautiful woman in palace attire replied.

"Zhang Qingqing has voluntarily conceded, this round of the competition automatically enters the next round of the finals."

The presiding Elder shouted loudly.

"Next match, Zhou Chen versus Ye Chen!"

With the presiding Elder's announcement, the highly anticipated Inner Sect championship battle finally arrived.

This year's Inner Sect final was exceptionally popular, with even many Peak Master and Core Disciple who were in secluded Cultivation coming to watch.

Nothing else, just to watch the excitement.

The battle between Zhou Chen and Ye Chen was too explosive, too newsworthy!

In less than half a day, the feud between Zhou Chen and Ye Chen was spread throughout the Sect.

First, Zhou Chen, the Outer Sect's top Genius, was forcefully suppressed by Ye Chen.

Then Zhou Chen was poisoned and lost all his Cultivation, only to rise strongly again in less than three months and confront Ye Chen once more.

This kind of explosive scene even Utility Disciple watched from afar, completely engrossed.

As the saying goes, enemies meet with blazing eyes. The two stood on the arena, neither speaking.

A strong smell of gunpowder filled the air.

"How exciting! After three months, the strongest comeback of an Outer Sect Disciple versus an Inner Sect Genius Disciple!"

"Yes, yes! Emotionally, I hope Senior Brother Zhou Chen wins. No other reason, he's just more handsome!"

"Go away, fangirl! It must be Senior Brother Ye Chen who becomes the champion! Go, Senior Brother Ye Chen!"

"Senior Brother Ye Chen is very strong, so I support Senior Brother Zhou Chen! Go, Senior Brother Zhou Chen!"

The Disciple below the arena discussed heatedly.

"You're very good, but I will make you understand the true gap between you and a Genius."

Ye Chen sneered.

Zhou Chen's mouth twitched uncontrollably as he looked at Ye Chen's arrogant, chuunibyou-like face.

However, with so many people watching, Zhou Chen didn't want to lose momentum.

"I will also make you understand that a Genius is just my threshold."

So he slowly drew his long sword and said in a deep voice.

Ye Chen's pupils contracted, and then he furiously attacked.

A scorching fist rushed towards Zhou Chen.

"Boundless Collapse!"

"Qingfeng Swordplay!"

Ye Chen punched rapidly like a madman, and Zhou Chen's sword speed became faster and faster. Fist shadows and sword shadows intertwined across the entire arena, making it difficult for the Disciple below to see clearly.

Only continuous roars could be heard.

Boom!

With a loud bang, an explosive Qi wave swept forth.

The presiding Elder had no choice but to strengthen the isolation Formation. At this moment, Zhou Chen and Ye Chen separated again, facing each other from a distance.

"To be able to withstand my attack, you're very good, but you won't be so lucky next time."

Ye Chen said in a deep voice.