Chapter 270

"Junior, how about it?"

Yue Xu waited in place for a while, but didn't get an answer, and became slightly impatient.

"Sorry, please allow me to think about it."

Zhuo Buping had a bitter face.

"... Okay, there's still some time before the match starts, Junior can think about it slowly."

Yue Xu was displeased, his tone stiff, and then he turned and left.

A moment later, Zhuo Buping's companion walked over:

"Senior Yue Xu wanted you not to fight so hard?"

It was easy to guess Yue Xu's purpose for coming to find Zhuo Buping at this time.

"Mm."

Zhuo Buping nodded.

"Then did you agree?"

The companion asked with concern.

Zhuo Buping shook his head: "I said I wanted to think about it again."

"Oh my, you!"

The companion was speechless.

What was there to think about in this kind of thing?

The chance of winning was not high anyway, what was wrong with losing the match smoothly?

He could also take the opportunity to make friends with a top-tier powerful child like Yue Xu, which would have many benefits in the future.

"It was a good opportunity, but you insisted on hesitating; even if you agree later, this favor will be greatly discounted, sigh!"

The companion sighed.

"Shouldn't I hesitate?!"

Zhuo Buping suddenly seemed to erupt, asking back somewhat excitedly.

The companion was startled by him, looking at him blankly.

"... Sorry."

Zhuo Buping quickly calmed down, apologized to his companion, and then left with his head down.

"Sigh."

Looking at Zhuo Buping's departing back, the companion sighed and shook his head.

On the competition field, the matches were in full swing.

All eight peerless Heaven's Pride had taken the stage one after another and had won very easily, solving their opponents within a few moves.

Li Fei's opponent in the first round was a disciple of the Shangqing Sect, with a cultivation at the late stage of Qi Transformation.

He didn't entangle with his opponent too much, directly suppressing people with force:

The first slash repelled the opponent, the second slash broke the defense, and the third slash decided the winner.

Even if it was just incorporating one more type of implant, the chasm between the Dao Foundation stage and the Qi Transformation stage was difficult to cross!

"Next match, Tianqu University's Zhuo Buping versus Wu'an University's Li Fei."

The staff member shouted loudly with a microphone.

Zhuo Buping walked to the side of the field, and after the staff's inspection to ensure he wasn't wearing any protective gear or carrying any prohibited items, he went to pick a long sword.

This sword was a Level 3 exotic weapon uniformly provided by Tianqu University, characterized by being hard enough that even if a Dao Foundation stage powerhouse used it to collide with full force, it wouldn't be damaged.

On the other side, Yue Xu had also chosen his weapon—dual swords.

Just before taking the stage, he just looked at Zhuo Buping calmly without saying anything more.

No matter what the other party decided, it would be clear once they were on the field.

The two walked into the competition field amidst the applause of tens of thousands of people.

In the previous preliminary round, there were eight competition arenas on the field at the same time, the audience's attention was scattered, and the television live broadcast was also fixed on only a few arenas.

The arenas with the most powerful children...

Now, everyone's attention at the scene was focused on this match, and the television live broadcast was the same.

For the first time in his life, Zhuo Buping was competing under the gaze of so many people.

He was suddenly a bit nervous.

Taking a deep breath, Zhuo Buping tried hard to calm himself down.

On the other side, Yue Xu was also a bit nervous.

Although he was a powerful child, he was also experiencing this kind of occasion for the first time.

However, the Innate One Qi he cultivated was Yi Wood Mysterious Qi, and the state of mind he needed to comprehend was 'Natural Heart', only then could he cultivate force.

'Natural Heart' could keep one's state of mind peaceful, not easily falling into abnormal states, and one's perception of the surrounding environment would be sharper.

So Yue Xu calmed down first.

He held the dual swords and aimed at Zhuo Buping in front.

"Start!"

The referee at the side of the field said loudly.

Swish—

The next second, Yue Xu rushed towards Zhuo Buping quickly.

The cyan force turned into two giant pythons, biting towards Zhuo Buping from left and right!

This was Green Python Force, both fierce and changeable.

Zhuo Buping also came back to his senses, his long sword slashed horizontally, and two flame forces turned into iron chains, firmly locking the incoming cyan giant pythons.

This was Fire Aversion Force, both fierce and possessing the characteristic of suppressing other forces.

One of the two had wood-attribute force, and the other had fire-attribute force; there was no restraint relationship in the five elements, so the key to victory lay in personal strength and performance. (Fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood)

After Zhuo Buping locked Yue Xu's Green Python Force, he quickly entered the fighting state.

The Innate One Qi he cultivated was Bing Fire Gang Qi, and he needed to comprehend 'Fighting Heart' to cultivate subsequent force.

Fighting Heart could allow one to always maintain high fighting spirit in battle and enhance fighting instincts.

So when entering the battle, Zhuo Buping quickly forgot the attention of the outside world, and his state of mind also changed accordingly.

Facing the rushing Yue Xu, he swung his sword to meet him.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Single sword against dual swords, sword light flickered, sparks flew, and the two quickly fought a few moves.

One of the extraordinary abilities triggered by Zhuo Buping's fire-attribute implant was the very common 'Power Explosion', so in frontal combat, he occupied an obvious advantage in strength and quickly forced Yue Xu back.

"Is this the Junior's answer?"

Yue Xu suddenly asked in a sinister voice.

Zhuo Buping was silent.

No matter how you look at it, choosing to agree to Yue Xu's request was the wisest and most effortless.

He could easily obtain a sum of compensation, and also Yue Xu's friendship.

If he chose to fight Yue Xu to the end, let alone whether he could win, even if he really won, the reward for the top 32 was good, but offending a top-tier powerful child like Yue Xu would probably be more than the loss.

Not to mention that if he lost in the end, he wouldn't have gotten more rewards and would have offended someone for nothing.

But...

Swish—

Zhuo Buping slashed at Yue Xu:

"That's right, this is my answer!"

Yue Xu dodged this slash, snorted coldly, and his gaze became cold:

"Extremely stupid!"

"Hahahahaha—"

Hearing this, Zhuo Buping suddenly laughed loudly.

There is much injustice in the world, so be it if it's stupid!

As a martial artist, whether winning or losing, he just wanted to bloom himself to his heart's content.

Just seeking a clear conscience!

Life is not easy, and many times bowing one's head is a last resort.

But he worked hard to practice martial arts and fought with his life to make himself stronger, wasn't it just to be able to walk with his back straight?

Once the distracting thoughts in his heart were gone, Zhuo Buping's state of mind was more in line with 'Fighting Heart', and his force was unleashed more freely.

Yue Xu became more and more angry as he fought; although his strength was not as good as Zhuo Buping's, he didn't think he wouldn't be able to win in the state where the other party was injured.

He just wanted to maintain a better state to fight for a good ranking.

As a result, Zhuo Buping didn't know what was good for him.

"Ignorant and lowly thing, delaying my future!"

Yue Xu was annoyed and anxious; the more eager he was to defeat his opponent, the more his state of mind deviated from 'Natural Heart'.

The operation of force became less natural.

So Zhuo Buping began to gain the upper hand.

Pfft—

Suddenly, Zhuo Buping spat out a mouthful of blood.

His injuries had recurred.

"Good opportunity!"

Yue Xu's eyes lit up, and he immediately attacked.

He could walk to this day and be selected to participate in the tournament, naturally he also had his own merits.

He quickly seized the opportunity to reverse the situation, and his state of mind gradually calmed down, restoring 'Natural Heart', using a peaceful state of mind to delicately control every detail.

Yue Xu gradually expanded his advantage.

But Zhuo Buping looked precarious, as if he would lose in the next second, but he could always tenaciously survive one dangerous situation after another, just not falling down.

His eyes were firm, as if there was fire burning.

Fighting Heart, is also an unyielding heart!

The audience at the scene was also gradually attracted by such a thrilling match, watching it with fascination, and letting out exclamations from time to time.

If it continued like this, the winner in the end would still be Yue Xu.

But for every second Zhuo Buping dragged on, Yue Xu would feel that he had been consumed for one more second, and he was one step further away from obtaining a good ranking.

This made him start to become anxious again.

Yue Xu had been smooth sailing all his life, growing up in a smooth environment, so he could easily maintain a peaceful state of mind and not be anxious about anything.

But once entering an adverse situation and encountering things that were not going his way, the flaws in his character were exposed.

True Natural Heart should be the neutrality and peace after experiencing wind and frost.

It's a pity that as the son of the Deputy Chief Inspector, Yue Xu hadn't experienced any wind and frost in his life.

Such problems didn't just exist in him alone; the vast majority of students trained by the twelve universities had such problems.

This was also the reason why Chief Secretary Ye Zean wanted to make changes.

As time passed, Yue Xu's state of mind was messed up again.

At a certain moment, Zhuo Buping seized the opportunity of Yue Xu's 'breath exchange' not being timely, traded injury for injury, let the other party slash him with dual swords, and at the same time, regardless of the worsening of his injuries, he exploded with a Fire Aversion Force at all costs, firmly locking Yue Xu's dual swords.

Then he used his last bit of strength to stab Yue Xu's throat with his sword!

If Yue Xu's state of mind wasn't messed up, his control over force was still smooth, and his perception was still delicate, he could have broken free from the restraint in time and dodged Zhuo Buping's life-risking strike.

It's a pity there were no ifs; Yue Xu's reaction was a little bit slower than expected.

Swish—

A force deflected Zhuo Buping's sword.

"Stop!"

The referee's voice rang out, quickly rushing to the side of the two and separating them.

Yue Xu stood blankly in place, still not reacting.

"Tianqu University's Zhuo Buping, wins!"

The referee announced the result loudly.

Pfft—

Zhuo Buping spat out another mouthful of blood, but a brilliant smile appeared on his face.

Amidst the thunderous applause of the whole venue, Zhuo Buping insisted on walking off the competition field, and then collapsed...

Soon, the venue was simply cleaned up, and the competition continued.

The first round had 32 matches, 16 in the morning and 16 in the afternoon.

By 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the list of the top 32 was decided.

Everyone could rest for a night, and the matches for the top 32 to 16 would be held tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Li Fei came to the competition field, waiting for his match.

He would only meet Yuwen Donghao, who was in the same division, in the round of 16 to 8.

So for Li Fei, the truly difficult match was tomorrow.

He sat in his seat, having already taken a large amount of elixirs in advance, and was stimulating 【Flame Core】 to grow rapidly.

For every point 【Flame Core】 was enhanced, his physique was enhanced by a point, and the extraordinary abilities of 【Steel Armor】 and 【Ghost Foot】 would also be enhanced.

Among so many participants at the scene, he was probably the only one whose combat power was stronger day by day!

At a certain moment, Li Fei's name came out of the speakers:

"Next match, Tianqu University's Zhuo Buping versus Wu'an University's Li Fei!"

Li Fei opened his eyes, stood up slowly, and walked down the steps.

Warm applause erupted at the scene.

In terms of popularity, Li Fei was definitely the highest in the whole venue!

For many ordinary people in the provincial capital of Cang Province today, if you ask them the name of the principal of Tianqu University, they don't know, but they know who Li Fei is.

He is the First in History!

Li Fei walked to the side of the field calmly to accept the inspection, chose a sword calmly, and finally walked into the center of the competition field calmly.

On the other side, Zhuo Buping had also entered the field with a sword, and the two stood opposite each other.

Zhuo Buping looked at Li Fei not far away, and a strong fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

Fighting Heart, never timid because the opponent is powerful!

"Start!"

The referee at the side of the field announced loudly.

As the words fell, Zhuo Buping immediately rushed towards Li Fei.

Fierce flame force circled around his sword, condensed but not released.

Li Fei stood calmly in place waiting for Zhuo Buping to approach.

When the two were less than three meters apart, Zhuo Buping held the sword with both hands and slashed towards Li Fei from top to bottom, and chains formed by flames bloomed from the sword, wanting to bind Li Fei.

But before these flame chains bloomed, Li Fei stepped out to the right as if he knew beforehand, just dodging the area blocked by the flame chains.

At the same time, he held the sword with his right hand and slashed from right to left, the long sword hitting the back half of Zhuo Buping's sword.

Bang!

With a loud explosion, the long sword in Zhuo Buping's hand trembled uncontrollably, the tiger's mouth of his hand cracked, and he almost couldn't hold the sword.

Pfft—

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his injuries recurred, and he completely lost control of his force.

The long sword in Li Fei's hand slashed forward after the slash, the blade cut through Zhuo Buping's protective force and stopped at his throat.

"Wu'an University's Li Fei, wins!"

The referee at the side of the field announced the result loudly.

From the start to the end of the match, the whole process didn't exceed five seconds.

In the eyes of the bystanders, it was Zhuo Buping rushing up and slashing at Li Fei, and the next second Li Fei suddenly appeared on the right side of his body and slashed out a sword as well.

Then the battle was over.

It was simply boring.

Many people yawned.

In the seating area of the Shangqing Sect, Gan Jingcheng, who had a bushy beard, narrowed his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up:

"A bit interesting."

Directly opposite this seating area was the seating area of the Daluo Sect.

Ning Chuan, whose eyebrows were full of sharpness, turned to look at his handsome Junior Brother Ning Xing:

"Did you see it clearly?"

Ning Xing said somewhat unconfidently: "He seems to have been suppressing his power to the Qi Transformation stage from beginning to end, similar to his opponent?"

Ning Chuan shook his head:

"It's not similar, it's just right. The power of that slash was neither too much nor too little, just enough to vibrate the opponent's weapon and force, thereby just enough to trigger the opponent's internal injuries. Finally, it cut in from the weakest part of the opponent's protective force and defeated the opponent. From beginning to end, the power he displayed did not exceed the mid-stage of Qi Transformation."

"So powerful!"

Ning Xing praised sincerely.

"Can you do it?"

Ning Chuan asked his Junior Brother.

Ning Xing thought seriously and said: "If I observe the opponent for a period of time, I can do it."

Ning Chuan turned to look at the figure on the field:

"He left as soon as he finished the match early yesterday morning."

The implication was that Li Fei hadn't stayed to observe his opponent at all; all of this was completed on the spot.

"So powerful!"

Ning Xing praised again.

"Junior Brother, you have to be more attentive if you want to defeat him."

Ning Chuan said so.

"It's a pity, born a few years earlier than you."

He looked at Li Fei's back and thought so.

On the field, Li Fei nodded to Zhuo Buping, then turned and walked off the field.

He indeed hadn't watched Zhuo Buping's matches and didn't know what kind of unyielding spirit Zhuo Buping had shown yesterday, what kind of fighting spirit he had shown, and what kind of story of injustice he had behind him.

Unyielding, or injustice.

Timid, or brave.

For Li Fei, this was just one of the many opponents he had defeated, an ordinary one.

PS: The title is called 《The Jianghe Flows Forever》, and there is a sentence before it "Your names and bodies will perish together", but in fact, the word "Your" is not very appropriate for this plot, the main point is to express greatness and insignificance, ordinariness and extraordinariness, hoping that everyone can feel a trace of the artistic conception of "The Jianghe Flows Forever"~

There is another chapter in the early morning.

(End of chapter)