nChapter 57: Battling Li Zhong

nTranslator:

/ KurazyTolanzuraytor Editor: Lucas

nThe Clan Martial Meet continued.

nAfter defeating Li Kuang, Duan Ling Tian had 74 points.

nAfter that, he met and defeated a few inner court disciples with pretty good strength.

nNo Body Tempering martial artist could withstand a single move of his!

nPresently, Duan Ling Tian was publically acknowledged as the number one figure in the Li Clan under the Core Formation Stage.

nIt wasn’t long before his accumulated points rose to 79.

nAs for Ke Er.

nShe had 77 points, only losing a single match up till now.

nShe lost to Li Kuang.

nEven though Ke Er’s cultivation and martial skills’ cultivation stages were similar to Li Kuang’s, Li Kuang was still the former top disciple of the outer court, and he has even entered deep into the Misty Forest to fight wild animals.

nIn terms of combat experience, he completely outclassed Ke Er.

n“Young Master.”

nAfter being defeated by Li Kuang, the young girl had a slight sense of loss.

n“Ke Er, you lost due to inadequate experience. You wouldn’t lose to Li Kuang in any other area. We will enter the Misty Forest and fight wild animals more often in the future, then your combat experience will naturally be abundant.”

nDuan Ling Tian comforted her.

n“Ok.”

nThe young girl obediently nodded.

nAs time went by, the Clan Martial Meet finally entered its climax.

n“Duan Ling Tian, Li Zhong!”

nThe judge’s voice sounded outwards.

n“Li Zhong?”

nDuan Ling Tian’s eyes narrowed, and he had a smile on his face as his body flashed up the combat arena.

nLi Zhong entered the combat arena before mocking him. “Duan Ling Tian, we finally bumped into each other. Today, let me see what capability you have since you have the audacity to talk nonsense that you want to seize the title of champion in the Clan Martial Meet!”

nDuan Ling Tian competing against a Core Formation inner court disciple had attracted the attention of many spectators.

nAfter hearing what Li Zhong said.

nThe crowd went into an uproar.

n“It can’t be... Duan Ling Tian’s ambition is so huge! Is he actually thinking of seizing the title of champion in the Clan Martial Meet?”

n“Does he really think a mere Body Tempering martial artist like him can defeat a Core Formation martial artist?”

n“Psh! No matter how strong the Body Tempering martial artist is, it will still be impossible to be a match for a Core Formation martial artist. Even if it’s only a first level Core Formation martial artist who’s merely initially developed Origin Energy, the strength they possess would be equal to an ancient mammoth.”

n“Yeah, the strength of two ancient mammoths can be exerted at the first level of the Core Formation Stage. Although this Duan Ling Tian is quite strong, he won’t be strong enough until he can draw upon the forces of heaven and earth to develop two ancient mammoth silhouettes.”

n“He’s too arrogant. Does he really think the five Core Formation inner court disciples are paper tigers?”

n“Now, let Li Zhong destroy his delusions, and let him sober up properly!”

n……

nEven Duan Ling Tian never thought that a single sentence from Li Zhong would put him at the cusp of public opinion, attracting the disdain of so many people.

nBut he understood.

nNow he could only rely on his own strength to prove himself; only then will he be able to make these people shut their mouths for good.

nClan Martial Meet champion.

nHe was determined to win it!

nHe will use his strength to prove everything.

nDuan Ling Tian stared fixedly at Li Zhong as he indifferently said, “Li Zhong, whether I have the capability or not, you’ll know once you try.”

n“I will naturally try! Not only will I try, I will defeat you in one move and let you properly experience the difference between the Core Formation Stage and the Body Tempering Stage!”

nLi Zhong sneered.

nOne move?

nDuan Ling Tian’s eyes narrowed.

nWhoosh!

nLi Zhong moved and the Origin Energy in his feet burst forth. He immediately using the strength of two ancient mammoths, flew out with a leap, and flashed straight towards Duan Ling Tian.

nHis speed was practically double of when Li Kuang executed his movement technique!

nThe movement technique Li Zhong executed was a high grade Profound Rank movement technique, Crossing River On A Reed.

nIt was his prize for battling his way into the top ten during last year’s Clan Martial Meet.

nHe spent a year’s time to cultivate it to the Initial Stage.

nHe always took pride in this achievement.

n“Your speed is quite fast.”

nDuan Ling Tian’s gaze brightened as his body jerked, abruptly flashing backwards.

nSuddenly.

nBang!

nDuan Ling Tian stomped his feet on the ground. His entire body seemed to have transformed into a cannonball, flying straight out.

nAn ancient mammoth silhouette slowly formed, appearing in the space above him.

nSpirit Serpent Movement Technique!

nDuan Ling Tian transformed into a bolt of lightning, moving to greet the violently approaching Li Zhong.

nNo matter whether it was Patriarch Li Ao, the elders in the high platform, or the spectators, they all couldn’t help but hold their breath.

nLooking at this stance, it was clear that Duan Ling Tian was planning to fight Li Zhong head on.

nAs he flashed forward, Duan Ling Tian’s upper body tilted backward into the shape of a bow, as if transforming into a strong, heavy bow.

nWhereas opposite of him, Li Zhong underwent largely similar movements.

nCollapsing Fist!

nDuan Ling Tian swung his right fist out in a straight line, bringing along with it thunder-like force.

nHowling Tiger Fist!

nLI Zhong attacked as well; his fist swung out like a collapsing mountain.

nBang!

nTheir fists collided.

nLi Zhong sneered as the force in his fist drained out!

nAs far as he was concerned, in terms of martial skill cultivation stage, Duan Ling Tian’s Howling Tiger Fist was only at the Mastery Stage.

nBut his Howling Tiger Fist had already stepped into the Perfection Stage.

nIn terms of strength, his fleshly body and Origin Energy at full exertion were comparable to the strength of two ancient mammoths.

nAlthough Duan Ling Tian’s strength wasn’t bad, it didn’t reach the strength of two ancient mammoths, and thus was far inferior to his.

nAt this moment.

nIt was as if he could hear Duan Ling Tian’s arm bones shattering.

nIt was as if he could see the scene of Duan Ling Tian being blasted flying.

n“Humph!”

nNoticing the sneer on the corners of Li Zhong’s mouth, how could Duan Ling Tian not know what he was thinking?

nInstantly, the force in his fist drained out as well, colliding with the force of Li Zhong’s fist.

nLi Zhong’s fist force instantly suppressed and destroyed Duan Ling Tian’s fist strength, blasting towards Duan Ling Tian’s right arm.

nIn this instant, if it was not remedied quickly, Duan Ling Tian’s right arm would at least break a few bones or even become crippled!

nGreater Teleportation!

nDuan Ling Tian was prepared; he instantly circulated his defensive martial skill.

nAfter all, Li Zhong’s fist force had collided with his, so while suppressing and destroying his fist force, it had weakened considerably.

nThe Initial Stage Greater Teleportation’s defensive qi barrier was more than enough to fully withstand this fist force.

nNot only that, but even using the power of teleportation to return most of the force…

nDo unto another what they did unto you!

nPresently, the scene on the combat arena was something extremely bizarre to the spectators.

nSeeing Li Zhong’s fist strike breaking past Duan Ling Tian’s strike, soon to blast Duan Ling Tian flying…

nJust at this instant.

nDuan Ling Tian’s body slightly jerked and then did not budge an inch more.

nOn the other hand, Li Zhong’s expression turned grim as he was blasted flying like an arrow leaving the bowstring, dropping on the corner of the combat arena, nearly falling off.

nThe surroundings of the combat arena was extremely silent.

nMost of the people couldn’t understand why Li Zhong, who seemingly had the upper hand, would be abruptly blasted flying.

nCould it be that he was throwing the match?

nOn the high platform.

n“The high grade Profound Rank defensive martial skill Duan Ling Tian cultivated is completely different from the martial skill cultivated by the little girl beside him. It seems to be even stranger….”

nPatriarch Li Ao’s eyes flickered.

nWith his cultivation base, it was easy to notice some clues.

n“Aren’t they Branch Clan disciples from Fresh Breeze Town? How could it be possible to have so many high grade Profound Rank martial skills? Moreover, these martial skills seem to be much more remarkable than our Main Clan’s martial skills.”

nAnother elderly person on the side was slightly startled.

n“Don’t forget, they are disciples with another surname. This Duan Ling Tian is even of the Duan surname! The Duan surname is well-renowned in our Crimson Sky Kingdom,” the white-eyebrowed old man slowly said.

n“What you mean to say is… the Imperial City’s Duan Clan?”

n“If Duan Ling Tian is really a member of the Imperial City’s Duan Clan, having so many remarkable martial skills isn’t something strange. But I’m curious; if he’s really a disciple of the Duan Clan, for what reason could he have possibly come from the Fresh Breeze Town Branch Family and even be recommended by them to our Li Family Main Clan?”

n“Maybe there were certain reasons behind it. After the Clan Martial Meet, I will send some people over to the Fresh Breeze Town Branch Family to do some digging.”

n……

nAt a corner of the combat arena.

n“Useless thing! Really throwing the face of us Core Formation martial artists.”

nThe grey-clothed youth swept a cold and indifferent gaze at Li Zhong.

n“Li An, you seem to be extremely resentful towards that Duan Ling Tian.”

nA hearty laughter approached as a green-clothed youth walked in large strides towards him.

n“Li Hu!”

nLi An’s pupils constricted when he noticed who it was.

nLI Hu was like him, also a Core Formation inner court disciples that was participating in the Clan Martial Meet.

n“What’s wrong? Not enough confidence?”

nLi Hu laughed.

n“How could that be possible? All he can do is play with trash like Li Zhong.”

nLi An disdainfully laughed.

nOn the other side.

n“This Duan Ling Tian’s strength is quite good,” said a slim and graceful young girl wearing light violet clothes. Her charming red lips slightly moved with a tone that had a trace of shock.

nThe young girl had shining eyes and white teeth, having peerless elegance.

n“Humph! Just a Body Tempering martial artist.

nBeside the young girl stood a proud and aloof white-clothed youth.

nHis manner of speaking seemed to portray that he looked down upon everyone.

n“Li Qing, he isn’t any simple Body Tempering martial artist. When you were at the Body Tempering Stage, could you have achieved a feat like this? I’m slightly interested in him. Such an interesting person.”

nThe young girl faintly smiled, her clear eyes flickered with an enchanting brilliance.

nThe young girl, however, didn’t notice that at this moment, after hearing what she said, the white-clothed youth beside her had a completely gloomy expression.

nHis eyes even gazed upon the violet-clothed youth on the combat arena, flickering with a slight malicious gleam.

nNearby.

n“Little Sister Ke Er, have you always known that Duan Ling Tian was so abnormal?”

nLi Shi Shi noticed that the young girl beside her was not one bit shocked with Duan Ling Tian’s performance.

n“Big Sister Shi Shi, how can you say something like that about Young Master?”

nThe young girl was slightly displeased.

n“OK, OK, I won’t say anything.”

nLi Shi Shi hurriedly smiled apologetically, her gaze once again descending upon the violet-clothed youth in the combat arena.

n“Duan Ling Tian, I really wonder how many lifetimes of fortune you accumulated to get a girl like Ke Er to be by your side.”

nLi Shi Shi sighed faintly.

nShe understood that based solely on this fact, no one could possibly replace Ke Er’s position in Duan Ling Tian’s heart.

n“Brother…”

nLi Xiao’s expression was extremely ugly. His brother was actually forced into a disadvantageous position by Duan Ling Tian in a head-on battle.

nOn the combat arena.

nLi Zhong drew in a deep breath, slowly calming down his agitated mood.

n“Duan Ling Tian, I have to admit, your defensive martial skill is really peculiar… But everything is over.”

nAs his voice dropped, Li Zhong moved once more.

nCrossing River On A Reed!

nHis entire body jumped agilely, like a swift gust of wind…

n“Unless your speed is faster than mine, I’ll be in an invincible position. Once I find your weak point, you will undoubtedly lose!”

nLi Zhong’s voice spread out, as if coming from the surroundings.

nHis body flashed about on the combat arena, disrupting Duan Ling Tian’s line of sight.

n“Are you really so confident?”

nDuan Ling Tian started laughing.

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