Chapter 92: The Top Three, Duel Against Chen Feixing

Although the exchange lasted only an instant, the hearts of those nearby were pounding with fear.

"Hiss…" "Hiss…"

The sound of people gasping in cold air could be heard everywhere.

"This Shan Yanghui has excellent timing and a ruthless strike. Although he is only at the eighth level of the Huaqi Realm, most ordinary ninth-level Huaqi Realm cultivators would likely be no match for him."

Elder Cao Mu of the Artifact Refining Lineage, who had a lean and withered frame, spoke indifferently. He held Shan Yanghui in high regard.

"Oh? Then the Xiao Fan opposite him must be quite formidable. He's only at the seventh level of the Huaqi Realm, yet Shan Yanghui doesn't dare to face him head-on." The glamorous woman from the Formation Branch, Elder Shi Ji, giggled while covering her mouth.

Cao Mu did not speak up to refute her, because what she said was the truth.

"Haha… Both of these young men are good. It's a pity, though; Xiao Fan is clearly a step above in terms of talent."

Sect Master Xu Yongnian chuckled, giving Xiao Fan a very high evaluation.

Shan Yanghui could challenge those above his level, but Xiao Fan could easily fight him despite being at a lower Realm!

This was the proof.

Jiang Yushan, who presided over the Medicinal Pill Lineage, remained silent throughout. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression cold and proud.

He Yutang was the same; his usual personality was stern and humorless.

After Xiao Fan forced Shan Yanghui back, he didn't stop. Gripping the panlong spear tightly, it was his turn to take the initiative.

Shan Yanghui was not weak; he possessed the combat power of the ninth level of the Huaqi Realm and had studied high-rank Cultivation Techniques since childhood. He rarely met his match among those in the same Realm.

However, facing Xiao Fan—whose cultivation was a full Realm lower than his—he had no power to resist at all and could only barely manage to defend himself.

In Xiao Fan's hands, the panlong spear was like a True Dragon. The power it displayed was incredibly formidable, far exceeding the power it had shown when it was in the hands of the Su Family Patriarch.

Although the panlong spear was one grade lower than his opponent's long saber, the Aura it manifested was even more ferocious.

"Damn it…"

Shan Yanghui's hand gripping the long saber was trembling. His face was ashen. Although he had judged Xiao Fan to be strong before the fight, the combat power the other was currently displaying shocked him!

It was ridiculously strong!

How was this the seventh level of the Huaqi Realm?

If someone said Xiao Fan was at the Great Perfection of the Huaqi Realm, he would believe it.

It was terrifying.

In just a few dozen exchanges, Shan Yanghui found it increasingly difficult. More than a dozen bloody gashes appeared on his body, while Xiao Fan opposite him was completely unscathed.

"It seems you aren't that strong after all."

Xiao Fan's expression was calm as he spoke and attacked simultaneously. The panlong spear emitted a dragon's roar as he thrust it once more, piercing Shan Yanghui's right arm.

Shan Yanghui's expression was incredibly ugly. He had already exerted his full strength, yet he was still no match for Xiao Fan.

"I surrender."

Finally, Shan Yanghui admitted defeat with a face full of resentment. He knew that even if they continued to fight, the one who would lose in the end would definitely be him.

Xiao Fan put away the panlong spear. He did not treat Shan Yanghui the way he had tormented Li Dong.

Firstly, it was because the opponent was very strong, and he couldn't easily toy with him to death. Even if Li Dong and Shan Yanghui were in the same Realm, Li Dong would never be Shan Yanghui's match.

Secondly, it was because there was no deep-seated enmity between the two of them; there was no need.

Shan Yanghui left the Arena covered in wounds, leaving the crowd sighing in amazement.

He was originally a favorite in this selection, known as the number one person below Nangong Lingxuan.

Yet he ended up in such a state.

Xiao Fan also stepped down from the Arena. To him, this battle was nothing much. With his current strength, if someone's cultivation wasn't at the ninth level of the Huaqi Realm, they posed no threat at all.

Seeing Xiao Fan leave the Arena, Zhu Gang rushed up immediately and said with a fawning smile, "Big Brother, you're too ruthless! By defeating Shan Yanghui, you've firmly secured a spot in the top three."

Zhu Gang was incredibly excited. He knew Xiao Fan's combat power was formidable, but he hadn't imagined he would be this strong—even Shan Yanghui was no match for him.

Entering the top three meant having one's own private Immortal Cave for cultivation!

Xiao Fan smiled, having gained a new assessment of his current strength.

In the eyes of many Disciples, Xiao Fan was a powerful and incredibly vengeful terror.

A person who must absolutely not be provoked.

But in the eyes of the Outer Sect's Sect Master and several Elders, they were staring at Xiao Fan as if looking at a treasure.

Among these Elders, except for He Yutang, the others were seeing Xiao Fan fight for the first time.

Everyone was stunned by the performance of this Junior…

Challenging those at higher levels is a privilege reserved for geniuses. However, judging by the combat power Xiao Fan just displayed, he already possessed the strength of at least the ninth level of the Huaqi Realm!

It was terrifying; from this, it was clear that Xiao Fan's talent was by no means ordinary.

"This boy is not bad."

At this moment, the Elder who spoke up was actually Jiang Yushan. His hair was pitch black, and his expression was very serious.

Several Elders nearby looked over in surprise. They had known each other for many years and knew very well how high Jiang Yushan's standards were.

The people he found acceptable could be counted on one hand.

And those who could earn a word of praise from him were as rare as phoenix feathers or unicorn horns.

…

The competition continued. After round after round of eliminations, fewer than fifty people remained.

By now, the strongest were publicly acknowledged: Nangong Lingxuan, Xiao Fan, and Chen Feixing.

In fact, everyone had already silently decided in their hearts that if they encountered any of these three, they would simply choose to surrender.

In the blink of an eye, another three hours passed, and it was already evening.

After layers of elimination, the top twenty, then the top ten, and finally the top three were decided.

Unsurprisingly, they were: Nangong Lingxuan, Xiao Fan, and Chen Feixing.

He Yutang's voice was loud and clear as he spoke to the three of them, "For the final round of the competition, the three of you will each duel one another. The one who wins both matches will be the first place."

"First match: Xiao Fan versus Chen Feixing."

Xiao Fan glanced at Chen Feixing and, without hesitation, leaped directly onto the Arena.

The rules for the final battle for first place were clear: the one who defeated the other two would be first.

As for second place, it didn't really matter; aside from the first place, the rewards for second and third were the same.

Seeing that Xiao Fan had already entered the Arena, Chen Feixing didn't hesitate either and jumped onto the Arena right after him.

The two stood at opposite ends of the Arena, looking at each other. Neither made the first move; they were both sizing each other up.

"You are very strong. Although my Realm is higher than yours, my chances of winning are not very high."

After a moment, Chen Feixing spoke first. This was also the first time he had spoken to Xiao Fan.

"I can feel it; you are very strong too."

Xiao Fan also spoke. This man, Chen Feixing, gave him a very mysterious and low-key impression.

This person's cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Huaqi Realm without anyone noticing. Although his external spiritual energy fluctuations seemed ordinary, Xiao Fan could feel that he was more dangerous than Shan Yanghui.

Chen Feixing shook his head noncommittally and smiled bitterly, "The Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique is very tempting, so I will fight with everything I have."

"Me too."

Suddenly, Chen Feixing's Aura changed. Previously, he always gave off the impression of being very gentle and having a low presence, but now the Aura on his body was exceptionally violent, as if he had become a different person.

Xiao Fan's brows furrowed as he watched. Facing such an opponent, he didn't dare to be careless, and the panlong spear appeared in his hand.

"You are very strong, so I will use my full strength from the very beginning!" Chen Feixing's face turned ferocious, like a maddened beast!