klisemfg Chapter 47 Semifinals
Chapter 47 Semifinals
In the semi-finals, Xu Xiaoxiao stood on the field and looked up to see that her opponent was Yu Feiyan from Blazing Flame Peak.
This man was renowned for his power. Dressed in fiery red, he was a formidable spiritual attacker among the younger generation of the sect. He had already reached the thirteenth level of Qi Refining and was just one step away from Foundation Establishment. His spiritual energy was so powerful that it seemed to be a tangible crimson flame, surging wildly.
At the very start, Yu Feiyan gave Xu Xiaoxiao no chance to catch her breath. He formed hand seals, shouted loudly, and a wall of fire several meters high suddenly appeared in front of him. The intense heat distorted the surrounding air, and the flames greedily licked and swept towards Xu Xiaoxiao.
Xu Xiaoxiao felt her face burning hot, her skin feeling like it was about to crack. She hurriedly dodged to the side, but a few strands of her hair were singed off, and the smell of burning filled the air.
Having dodged the wall of fire, before he could even regain his footing, Yu Feiyan moved like lightning, engulfed in flames, and charged straight at him. His fist, imbued with blazing spiritual fire, resembled a meteor hammer, its attack extremely fierce.
Xu Xiaoxiao raised her sword to block, but with a "clang," the sword trembled violently, her hand went numb, and she almost lost her grip. She was forced to retreat repeatedly, leaving deep footprints on the Lingyan ground beneath her feet.
Yu Feiyan continued his offensive relentlessly. With each opening and closing of his palms, several balls of spiritual fire shot out, merging and expanding in the air to transform into a giant fire beast that bared its fangs and claws as it pounced on Xu Xiaoxiao.
Wherever the giant beast passed, the ground was scorched and the rocks melted. As Xu Xiaoxiao dodged, the corner of her clothes was accidentally licked by the flames and instantly caught fire.
She was extremely anxious and rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames.
Xu Xiaoxiao knew that she couldn't win by force, so she tried to use her skills to maneuver and launch a close-range surprise attack.
Yu Feiyan seemed to see through her thoughts. His spiritual power exploded, forming a scorching spiritual power shield. As soon as Xu Xiaoxiao got close, she was blasted away by the impact and crashed heavily to the edge of the arena, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
The audience gasped, some sighing that she was probably powerless to reverse the situation.
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes were resolute. In the midst of her desperate situation, she suddenly remembered the ultimate skill "Phantom Strike" taught by her senior brother. She forcibly suppressed the surging spiritual power within her body, held her breath and focused her mind. Once she had stabilized her figure, she instantly transformed into several phantoms, moving like ghosts.
Yu Feiyan was momentarily overwhelmed and lost his composure in his attack.
Xu Xiaoxiao seized the opening, poured all her spiritual power into the tip of her sword, and thrust it with all her might towards Yu Feiyan's chest.
The arena fell silent instantly as everyone watched the battle intently. When the result was clear, thunderous applause erupted – Xu Xiaoxiao had miraculously won and advanced to the finals.
Xu Xiaoxiao collapsed to the ground after winning the semi-final, panting heavily, overwhelmed with the joy of surviving a close call.
As the dust settled on the field, Senior Brother Jiang Jingzhi was the first to leap into the arena, helping her up with a face full of relief: "Junior Sister, you were seriously injured. You managed to find a way out of such a desperate situation. I underestimated you."
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled weakly, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth but unable to hide the light in her eyes: "Thanks to the special skill taught by my senior brother, he saved me at the critical moment."
Jiang Jingzhi patted her shoulder lightly: "You've learned and applied it effectively, capturing the essence of this move. Your comprehension is excellent. This battle has taken a toll on you, so go back and recuperate first."
Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head: "Senior brother, after this battle, I seem to have found a breakthrough in my cultivation bottleneck, and I want to strike while the iron is hot."
Upon returning to her residence, Xu Xiaoxiao immediately went into seclusion, sitting cross-legged on a futon, reflecting on the details of the battle.
Yu Feiyan's powerful spiritual energy and fierce attacks were still vivid in her mind. She realized that her own spiritual energy was far inferior in terms of strength and smoothness of operation. If she wanted to make further progress, she had to solidify her foundation.
Three days later, Xu Xiaoxiao's spiritual power surged, and a vortex of spiritual energy formed in the room, causing the furniture to tremble.
At the critical moment, the second senior brother, Mu Zhusheng, arrived and said loudly from outside the door, "Xiaoxiao, don't be impatient for quick success. Calm your mind. I have found some spiritual plants to help you absorb spiritual energy."
As he spoke, he slipped a few spiritual plants, emitting a faint glow and brimming with spiritual energy, through the crack in the door.
Xu Xiaoxiao followed the instructions and absorbed the spiritual power of the spiritual plants. The blockage in her body gradually disappeared, and her spiritual energy became more and more abundant.
When she broke through the barrier, her spiritual power surged, and her aura had reached the eleventh level of Qi Refining.
Yuan Mengyao ran over excitedly and spun her around: "Xiaoxiao, wow, you've made a breakthrough in just a few days! This greatly increases our chances of winning the finals."
Xu Xiaoxiao scratched her head sheepishly: "Senior Sister Yuan, it was the previous battle that enlightened me. I'll have to rely on your help in the future. The opponent in the finals is not to be underestimated, and I'll need to learn a few tricks from you on how to use spiritual plants."
Yuan Mengyao patted her chest and said, "Don't worry, we'll figure it out together and make sure our opponents can't defend against it!"
Master Li Changchun, upon hearing the news, also came to visit: "Xiaoxiao, I am very pleased with your rapid progress this time. But you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity. The finals are related to the honor of the sect, so just do your best."
Xu Xiaoxiao bowed respectfully: "Disciple will certainly live up to Master's expectations and give it my all!" At this moment, she was full of fighting spirit and determined to shine in the finals.
On the day of the finals, the area around the stadium was packed with people, and the atmosphere was so enthusiastic it was almost boiling over.
Xu Xiaoxiao, dressed in a white outfit, stood tall and straight, her eyes firm, as she looked up at her final opponent—Leng Shuining of Xuan Shui Pavilion.
Leng Shui Ning, dressed in flowing blue robes, had a cool and aloof expression. She held an ice-blue whip, and her spiritual energy flowed like a gentle stream, yet it exuded a chilling aura. She was a renowned master of spiritual energy control. Leng Shui Ning and Leng Ning Shuang of Xuan Shui Peak were sisters, and their movements in the water were swift, ruthless, and precise.
At the start, Leng Shui Ning took the initiative, waving her long whip and instantly condensing the water vapor in the air into countless sharp ice shards, which shot towards Xu Xiaoxiao like a rain of arrows.
Xu Xiaoxiao moved swiftly, her sword flashing as she parried the attack. The ice shards struck the blade, producing a crisp sound.
After a few moves, Xu Xiaoxiao found an opening and launched a close-range attack, but she felt as if she had stepped into a quagmire, trapped by ice that appeared out of nowhere.
Taking advantage of the situation, Leng Shui Ning attacked, wrapping her long whip around Xu Xiaoxiao's sword and pulling hard, almost causing Xu Xiaoxiao to lose her balance.
"Hmph, beating me won't be that easy," Leng Shuangning said coldly.
Xu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth: "I will go all out in this battle; the outcome is still uncertain!"
After saying that, he unleashed his spiritual power, shattering the ice layer, and used the "Phantom Strike" movement technique to quickly dart around, blurring Leng Shui Ning's vision.
The battle was raging, but at a crucial moment, Xu Xiaoxiao's spiritual power waned, and her offensive slowed down.
Second Senior Brother Mu Zhusheng shouted urgently from below the stage: "Stay calm, find the weakness in her spiritual energy connection!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao kept a close eye on Leng Shuining's movements, seizing every opportunity during the gaps in the flow of spiritual energy when Leng Shuining made her move to narrowly dodge and counterattack.
After a fierce battle, Xu Xiaoxiao exhausted all her spiritual power and unleashed a full-force attack. The sword and whip collided, a burst of light erupted, and the arena trembled.
As the light faded, Xu Xiaoxiao stood tall with her sword in hand, while Leng Shui Ning's long whip fell to the ground; the outcome was decided.
Xu Xiaoxiao shone brightly in this sect competition and the contest for those below the Foundation Establishment stage, overcoming all obstacles and ultimately winning the championship.
The moment she won the final, the arena erupted in cheers. Xu Xiaoxiao stood with her sword in hand. Although her clothes were torn, her hair was disheveled, and blood was trickling from the corner of her mouth, she could not hide the fierce sword intent and the demeanor of a victor.
Master Li Changchun was the first to teleport to the arena, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He patted her on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoxiao, I knew you had unlimited potential. You really did not disappoint me by winning the championship in this fierce battle! You must not slack off in your future training."
Xu Xiaoxiao knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I will remember them and diligently cultivate."
Senior Brother Jiang Jingzhi arrived shortly after, handing over healing pills and jokingly saying, "Junior Sister's 'Phantom Strike' is so skillful that even I was almost blinded. She was able to turn the tide in the finals, and she's probably going to surpass me in the future."
Xu Xiaoxiao blushed as she accepted the pill: "Senior Brother, please don't tease me. If it weren't for the senior brothers teaching me their secret techniques, how could I have made it to the finals, let alone won the championship?"
Second Senior Brother Mu Zhusheng interjected with a smile: "Junior Sister's breakthrough these past few days has been nothing short of miraculous, and her seclusion has yielded remarkable results. Winning the championship is well-deserved. If you need any spiritual plants or magic treasures in the future, just let your senior brother know."
Yuan Mengyao, linking arms with Xu Xiaoxiao, exclaimed, "Xiaoxiao, you've become a rising star in the sect! From now on, when people hear you're the champion of this competition, they'll be so envious. We have to celebrate properly, it's on me!"
Xu Xiaoxiao scratched her head and smiled shyly: "Thanks to Senior Sister Yuan for practicing with me every day. In the future, I will have to learn more from Senior Sister about the use of spiritual plants and strive to reach a higher level. Winning this competition is a new starting point, and I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."
The crowd surrounded her as they walked towards the sect, their laughter and chatter filling the air.
Watching this scene from the corner, Qingwan gritted her teeth. "Why does this brat have such good luck?" Thinking about how hard she usually worked, why was she defeated in the first round... her eyes turned red with anger.
The man beside her said reassuringly, "Junior Sister Qingwan, it's alright. It's just a sect competition, held every three years. We'll work hard and we'll definitely do better next time..."