Chapter 655 (2/2)
The lifelike crane soared to the sky, its cry reverberating far and wide as it charged toward Xia Qiuhua. The attack caused Xia Qiuhua to raise his brow. His hand flickered as he swung his sword, sending a swirling sword energy slas.h.i.+ng toward the crane.
The attack contained a sensation of reducing complexity to simplicity, a concept that wasn't sword intent but was instead a concept surpa.s.sing sword intent. It was a concept of returning to one's true self.
One could say that Xia Qiuhua's attack not only displayed his understanding of the sword but also enhanced his battle technique. In theory, it was similar to the simplification of battle techniques Xiang Shaoyun had learned from the gravekeeper elder.
If Xia Qiuhua had learned that by himself without the guidance of a teacher, it would mean that he was someone with terrifying martial comprehension. The sword energy ripped through the air, separating the crane from its head.
Just when Xia Qiuhua was about to press on, Zhuge Zhantian retreated and shouted, ”I surrender!”
Xia Qiuhua pointed at his opponent helplessly and said, ”Y-you're too shameless!”
”What was I supposed to do? I am here to be defeated anyway. I'm only here to tell everyone that the Overlord Legion is not afraid of setbacks. We have the courage to face any opponent!” said Zhuge Zhantian, feeling no shame toward his defeat. Instead, he wore his loss like a badge of honor as he made a righteous declaration to the crowd around the ring.
It seemed to work, and some of the crowd raised their thumbs and praised, ”Well said!”
Who never tasted failure before? Even the geniuses gathered around the ring had all suffered defeat before. To maintain courage in the face of defeat was a valuable mentality a martial cultivator should have. The words of Zhuge Zhantian seemed to have reintroduced the Overlord Legion to the people, even causing some of them to consider joining the legion.
From all that had transpired, one ought to admit that Zhuge Zhantian had a truly brilliant brain. Zhuge Zhantian then left the ring in a carefree manner. On the other hand, Xia Qiuhua was completely disgusted by the shamelessness and was prepared to leave as well.
”Hold on, your next opponent is me, Tang Longfei!” a loud voice rang out.
A golden figure flashed through the crowd before landing on the ring. The newcomer was high-spirited, and his battle intent was flaring. He was none other than Tang Longfei, who had just come out of the Vicious Steel Mist. He had reached third-stage Dragon Ascension Realm, and one could say that with his current cultivation level, he was qualified to enter the Dragon Phoenix List as well.
When Xia Qiuhua sensed Tang Longfei's strength, excitement flickered in his eyes as he said, ”Finally, a decent opponent has appeared. I accept your challenge.”
”Haha, let's battle then!” Tang Longfei howled with laughter as he slammed a golden palm toward Xia Qiuhua.
The palm swept forth like a dragon, s.h.i.+ning with a brilliant golden radiance. As for Xia Qiuhua, his sword slashes sliced through the air like a majestic rainbow. Thus, the two geniuses engaged in a spectacular battle, one that caused the blood of all spectators to boil with excitement.
”Since when has that Tang Longfei become so powerful? He seems to have reached third-stage Dragon Ascension Realm!”
”He has obviously stumbled upon a fortuitous encounter. How would he have grown so fast otherwise? What a lucky fellow.”
”Looks like the Overlord Legion is not completely useless after all. With someone strong enough to enter the Dragon Phoenix List like Tang Longfei, the legion's strength can be elevated to a brand new level. But I wonder if their overlord, Xiang Shaoyun, can actually control his subordinates.”
”Well, we will know when he finally reveals himself. For now, let's enjoy this match.”
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