Chapter 91: Fighting Shan Yanghui Again

The competition continued…

Afterwards, Nangong Lingxuan, Chen Feixing, and the others took the stage one after another. They were so powerful that the Disciples facing them had no way to resist and eventually chose to surrender one by one.

Fortunately, the kind of incident that had just happened between Xiao Fan and Li Dong did not occur again.

Before long, it was Zhu Gang's turn to take the stage.

This time he didn't have his previous good luck; his opponent was a Prodigy Disciple with a cultivation at the seventh layer of the Huaqi Realm.

Within moments of the two clashing, Zhu Gang was defeated.

Regarding this result, there was no frustration on Zhu Gang's face; after all, he was already very happy to have won the first round.

An hour later, all the matches of the second round concluded.

At this point, there were over a hundred people remaining…

Outer Sect Sect Master Xu Yongnian looked around and said with a smile, "There are one hundred and six people left. In that case, I'll make a decision: all of you can receive the rewards for entering the top one hundred. As for whether you want to continue the competition, it's up to you."

Hearing Sect Master Xu Yongnian's words, most of the surrounding Disciples showed looks of joy…

Xiao Fan also nodded secretly, thinking that this white-haired old man was very good at winning people over.

He Yutang stepped forward: "Next, we will draw the participants for the third round. Whether to participate is entirely voluntary."

For many people, having already secured the rewards for the top hundred, there was no need to continue.

After all, many lacked sufficient strength and believed that even if they continued, they wouldn't achieve a better ranking.

In the end, eighty-four people remained who were willing to continue with the ranking matches.

The drawing of lots continued…

Following the old rules, those whose names were called went up to the Arena one by one to duel.

Half an hour later, Xiao Fan's name was called.

One wondered if it was fate…

Xiao Fan's opponent turned out to be Shan Yanghui.

"Xiao Fan, Shan Yanghui."

He Yutang's voice was low, causing both of them to be momentarily stunned.

Especially Xiao Fan, who even felt as though there might be some insider manipulation in this drawing of lots.

He had fought Li Dong in the previous match, and now he was fighting Shan Yanghui in this one.

Both of them had a history of conflict with him…

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Fan stepped onto the Arena; since his opponent was Shan Yanghui, there was no need for him to hold back.

After all, the other party had once stood up for Li Dong to deal with him.

Regardless of the reason, both sides still had an unfinished fight.

Hearing that his opponent was Xiao Fan, Shan Yanghui's expression turned cold. Following Xiao Fan, he also leaped onto the Arena.

Previously, when Xiao Fan's strength was at the sixth layer of the Huaqi Realm, he could barely suppress Xiao Fan.

But now that the other party had achieved a Breakthrough, he wasn't confident he could defeat him.

However, Shan Yanghui was, after all, a young Genius with a cultivation at the eighth layer of the Huaqi Realm, with a combat power comparable to the ninth layer of the Huaqi Realm.

"I really didn't expect to encounter you so soon."

Shan Yanghui spoke first, his eyes full of vigilance. His aura enveloped the surroundings as he prepared to strike at any moment.

"Indeed."

Xiao Fan smiled faintly: "I also didn't expect to meet you so soon. After all, when you came to cause trouble for me last time, the winner between us had yet to be decided."

Shan Yanghui didn't offer any explanation because it was meaningless.

A strike was a strike; he had indeed stood up for Li Dong to deal with Xiao Fan.

"Then let me see what your strength is like now that you've reached the seventh layer of the Huaqi Realm!"

Shan Yanghui shouted loudly, and an even more surging aura erupted from him, instantly reaching the Peak of his strength.

Everyone around was paying attention to this duel.

They all knew that Shan Yanghui, like Li Dong, had previously fought Xiao Fan and had a history of conflict.

The difference was that Li Dong had been beaten last time, whereas Shan Yanghui and Xiao Fan had fought to a draw.

"Who do you think will win this match?"

"Hard to say… If Xiao Fan were still at the sixth layer of the Huaqi Realm, Shan Yanghui would likely have a better chance of winning, but…"

"Losing would be one thing, but I wonder if Xiao Fan will slap Shan Yanghui like he did to Li Dong…"

"…"

Discussions continued incessantly; this match drew the attention of almost everyone, including the group of Elders.

Sect Master Xu Yongnian glanced at He Yutang. While others might not know, he was very clear on the matter.

When drawing the lots, He Yutang had indeed tampered with them.

Xiao Fan drawing Li Dong and then Shan Yanghui was all done intentionally by him.

As for his intention, on one hand, he wanted to see Xiao Fan's strength, and on the other, he wanted to give Xiao Fan a chance to seek revenge openly and honorably!

"Ah!"

On the Arena, Shan Yanghui gave a loud shout. His figure was like a Flood Dragon, moving with incredible speed. However, he didn't rush straight at Xiao Fan but instead circled around the Arena.

"What is he doing?"

Someone below the stage asked in confusion…

Or rather, most people present didn't understand what Shan Yanghui was trying to achieve by running around the Arena.

Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing also watched the battle between the two.

Previously, Shan Yanghui was known as the number two figure among the selected Disciples, and the two of them had always viewed him as an imaginary rival.

With Xiao Fan's sudden emergence, they had one more imaginary rival, and in their hearts, they evaluated him as being higher and more dangerous than Shan Yanghui.

"Are you planning a sneak attack?"

Xiao Fan watched Shan Yanghui circling around and sneered, "I advise you to drop that idea."

However, Xiao Fan's words did not make Shan Yanghui stop.

A few breaths later, while running at high speed, Shan Yanghui instantly threw five flying daggers…

They came from different directions.

Because the speed was so fast, they were thrown almost simultaneously.

These flying daggers were extremely fast. The sound of them piercing the air rang out, and in the blink of an eye, they were right in front of Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan sneered and patted his Storage Pouch. The panlong spear appeared in his hand, and he unhurriedly knocked the five flying daggers to the ground.

However, at that moment, Shan Yanghui's figure vanished. He was no longer running around but suddenly accelerated and charged above Xiao Fan's head, a long blade with an intimidating aura appearing in his hand at some point.

"Die!"

Shan Yanghui shouted violently, and the long blade slashed down toward the top of Xiao Fan's head.

"It's a Profound Rank Magical Artifact!!"

Someone in the surroundings recognized it and exclaimed…

The Seven Treasures Gold-Inlaid Blade, a Medium Grade Profound Rank Magical Artifact.

It was even a small sub-grade higher than the panlong spear!

Shan Yanghui's initial intense running was partly to distract Xiao Fan and make it easier for him to strike suddenly.

He threw the five flying daggers partly as a sneak attack and partly to distract Xiao Fan, intending to deliver a killing blow when Xiao Fan showed a vulnerability!

He didn't plan on a prolonged battle with Xiao Fan; the opponent was very strong, and Shan Yanghui knew it would be difficult to win in a head-on confrontation.

A cold gleam flashed in Xiao Fan's eyes. He didn't turn around because there wasn't enough time.

He loosened his left hand and gripped tightly with his right, executing a Returning Horse Spear strike!

In that instant, he continuously poured spiritual power into the panlong spear. The long spear seemed to come to life, letting out a roar like a Dragon's cry!

This thrust was aimed directly at Shan Yanghui's heart!

"Damn it!"

Shan Yanghui cursed under his breath, abandoned the idea of slashing Xiao Fan, and withdrew his blade to dodge.

The long spear's reach was greater than the blade's; before his blade could land on Xiao Fan's head, his heart would be pierced by the opponent first!

In just an instant, Xiao Fan had broken the opponent's offensive!

And he did so in the simplest and most direct way!