Chapter 45: Junior Sister Takes the Field

The first round ending so quickly was indeed beyond everyone's expectations; Xu Feng was defeated in just a few moves, and it seemed he had sustained a not-insignificant injury.

"Tch! How despicable! Who couldn't win a victory bought by throwing Spirit Stones around!"

Such voices immediately came from Xiao Jingxuan's team; they were very disdainful of this method used by Wang Zhanshan. If they had enough Spiritual Qi, they would also deploy many Talismans.

"Shut up! A loss is a loss! What is there to talk about? When fighting others outside, is the opponent not allowed to use Talismans to attack?"

Xiao Jingxuan's delicate brows rose slightly, and a faint killing intent flickered in the corners of her eyes. Although she also found Wang Zhanshan's methods hard to watch, this did not violate the rules of the competition. If one were fighting others outside, no matter what techniques the opponent used, it would not be against the rules. Should one wait until they are killed and then complain about what the opponent did?

Scolded by their master, the disciples under her command dared not speak. At this moment, Xu Feng returned to Xiao Jingxuan's team clutching his wound, keeping his head low and not daring to look at his master, whispering:

"I am sorry, Master. This disciple is incompetent and has brought shame to the sect's reputation!"

"What is this? It is merely a competition. Remember today's lesson and put in more effort to cultivate diligently in the future!"

Although Xiao Jingxuan was somewhat strict, she understood the situation at hand. Even if she scolded this disciple to death, it would be of no use; it was better to use today's events to motivate him.

"This disciple understands! After returning, this disciple will certainly cultivate diligently!"

Having said this, Xu Feng stood back into the ranks.

Some were happy while others were sad. After Wang Zhanshan returned to his team, he was praised as if he were the moon surrounded by stars, and Shi Liang also nodded incessantly.

"Second round, Elder Lin's disciple, Linger, versus Elder Shi's disciple, Han Mo!"

Once these words were spoken, the gazes of Gao Dakuan and the others all fell upon Linger. They saw this young girl smile slightly, and with light steps, she walked toward the light screen.

"Be careful, Junior Sister!"

Qu Yuan said with a hint of worry.

"Wait for my good news!"

Linger didn't even turn her head, saying with full confidence.

"Swish! Swish!"

The figures of the two flashed into the light screen simultaneously. Linger's beautiful eyes blinked as she looked at Han Mo opposite her; she saw that this Han Mo was of medium build and looked quite handsome and dashing.

"Senior Sister Linger, are you ready?"

As soon as Han Mo's words left his mouth, his expression immediately turned ugly, because when his Divine Sense swept over Linger, he discovered that the other party had actually entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, while he was only at Qi Refining Stage Nine!

"Junior Brother Han! Is there still any need for us to compete?"

At this time, Linger also discovered the other party's cultivation level. Although there was only a thin line between Qi Refining Stage Nine and the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, the gap between them was vast; even ten people at Qi Refining Stage Nine would likely not be a match for one at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

"How did this woman cultivate so fast! She has already reached Foundation Establishment!"

Han Mo cursed inwardly. His cultivation talent was already considered quite good; it was just that he had joined the sect a bit later than Linger. But it was precisely because of this gap in time that Linger had succeeded in Foundation Establishment before him!

"The competition still cannot be missed. I hope Senior Sister will show mercy!"

Seeing the other party's cultivation level clearly, it was destined that Han Mo would lose without a doubt. However, one could not simply admit defeat the moment they discovered the other party had reached Foundation Establishment! Therefore, his tone of voice became a bit more polite.

"Very well! You attack first!"

Linger smiled slightly, extended two slender fingers, and beckoned twice at Han Mo, the provocative intent being quite clear!

"You stinking girl, just you wait until I reach Foundation Establishment; see how I deal with you!"

A round of silent cursing! Han Mo had lost a great deal of face this time; being humiliated like this by a young girl, he dared not lash out.

"Whoosh!"

A white light flew out from Han Mo's sleeve without any warning, its target being none other than Linger!

Doing this clearly carried the suspicion of a sneak attack, but Linger did not mind. Her slender figure drifted, dodging the white light in a single motion, and at the same time, her body arrived right in front of Han Mo.

"You have lost!"

The voice, like a silver bell, was very pleasant to hear, but to Han Mo, it was like a thunderbolt from the blue. The other party's movement technique was too fast; in just a blink, she was right before him! Was this the difference between a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Qi Refining cultivator?

"Bang!"

Along with the sound, Linger's powdered fist hit Han Mo squarely in the stomach. A wave of intense pain made Han Mo hurriedly cover his stomach with both hands and bend over. However, he understood in his heart that Linger had shown mercy; otherwise, the injury he sustained would have been much heavier than it was now.

"Wow!"

The entire venue erupted in thunderous applause. Linger had won very easily; she had defeated her opponent without even using a Magic Treasure. Although there was a suspicion of the strong overcoming the weak, this was the gap in strength. It could not be questioned.

"Second round! Linger wins!"

The man holding the Jade Slip shouted loudly.

As soon as Linger stepped out of the light screen, Gao Dakuan and the others immediately surrounded her, each of them smiling very happily.

"Calm down! You only defeated a disciple at the ninth level; there will be hardships for you in future battles!"

Seeing the four of them a bit too happy, Lin Fan finally spoke up to remind them.

"Understood, Master!"

The four of them restrained themselves a bit and stood back by Lin Fan's side. Next, the man holding the Jade Slip read out the names of two more people, and these two immediately flew into the light screen.

It did not take long for the winner to be decided, and immediately following were the fourth round, the fifth round...

From early morning until noon, apart from Linger taking the stage once, no one else from Lin Fan's side had gone up. Qu Yuan was getting a bit anxious; he kept rubbing his palms, feeling very impatient!

And just at this moment, the man holding the Jade Slip shouted loudly:

"Thirty-eighth round! Elder Lin's disciple, Qu Yuan! Versus Elder Xiao's disciple, Wang Peng!"

Upon hearing his own name, Qu Yuan's brows lifted slightly, and his body flew out like a lightning flash, leaping directly into the light screen.