Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Madness

The Instructor on the Chief Seats also smiled and nodded, saying, “No wonder Qin Xue is so fast. Even if Qin Yefeng loses this sparring match, it is excusable.”

The Elder smiled and looked at the woman on the stage, then analyzed, “Qin Xue has reached the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Houtian Realm, only a paper’s thickness away from the Xiantian Realm. Although Qin Yefeng’s performance is outstanding, the suppression of Spiritual Power in a battle of attrition is unavoidable.”

The White-haired Elder stimulated the True Essence Power within his body, wanting to see Qin Xue and Qin Yefeng more clearly amidst the blizzard.

Qin Xue’s face was contorted. The violently thrusting Spearhead, like a vicious silver snake, repeatedly stabbed toward Qin Yefeng’s joints, especially his Shoulder Blade.

She didn’t just want to win the match; she wanted to cripple Qin Yefeng. The pressure enveloping the Spearhead was not something an ordinary person could withstand, and his Cultivation could be crippled at any moment.

“Has Qin Yefeng really lost?” The White-haired Elder cried out inwardly.

On the Battle Stage.

Qin Yefeng stared intently through the freezing blizzard. The vicious woman was continuously thrusting, and the dangerously gleaming Spearhead had already reached his face.

Qin Yefeng locked his eyes on Qin Xue in front of him and suddenly let out a cold sneer.

Then, Qin Yefeng rapidly took a step back and immediately released the Burning Heaven Dragon Flame from his hand. The golden flame soared into the sky, instantly melting three feet of ice into water!

Suddenly, the temperature on the stage shifted from bone-chilling cold to scorching heat.

The Cold Iron Spearhead was also exposed from the ice, and in an instant, half of it was melted down.

Qin Yefeng then turned around and found Qin Xue’s figure within the blizzard.

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

The black Battle Saber slashed down, its blade wrapped in golden Spiritual Power as it continuously hacked away.

After blocking Qin Xue’s storm-like attacks, Qin Yefeng finally counterattacked! The Students below the stage watched with their blood boiling.

They saw Qin Yefeng charge in close, mercilessly swinging his saber in a spinning slash toward Qin Xue’s shoulder.

“Boom!”

With an explosive sound, the slashing black Tiger Head Saber generated a fierce gale. The cold-gleaming Spearhead couldn’t block it at all, and Qin Xue was sent staggering back five steps from the strike.

Afterward, Qin Yefeng dashed forward rapidly, his figure sweeping past and leaving a black shadow in his wake.

The black Battle Saber slashed across Qin Xue’s shoulder. Her pink attire was already torn open, clearly cut by Qin Yefeng’s blade.

The Long Spear in Qin Xue’s hands fell to the ground. Her eyes were wide open, her expression filled with disbelief.

When she felt the pain in her shoulder and realized her Collarbone had been severed, Qin Xue’s body could no longer hold on, and she fell to her knees in front of Qin Yefeng.

Qin Xue said weakly and with extreme reluctance, “I lost.”

Qin Yefeng glanced at Qin Xue on the ground and said coldly, “I am merely giving you a taste of your own medicine!”

“This… this… this is impossible!”

“Qin Xue is so strong, how could she be defeated so thoroughly!”

“Qin Xue’s right hand seems to be crippled; she can’t even hold her Long Spear anymore. It looks like the genius of the Qin Family has fallen, and another rising star has emerged!”

On the stage, Qin Yu and Qin Hao quickly climbed up the Battle Stage and carried the heavily injured Qin Xue away.

Off the stage, the numerous Students were shocked by the earth-shattering power Qin Yefeng had instantly erupted with. The entire audience was astounded, cheering and shouting in excitement.

Qin Xue was the number one genius of the Qin Family. At just seventeen years old, she was already an expert at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Houtian Realm. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she could sweep through the entire Qin Family.

Yet, Qin Yefeng had defeated Qin Xue relying solely on his Cultivation at the Seventh Layer of Houtian Realm. This only proved that Qin Yefeng’s talent and strength were even greater!

The White-haired Elder recovered from his brief astonishment and nodded continuously to himself, feeling heartfelt pride that Holy Sun Academy had such a disciple.

“Qin Yefeng must have awakened some kind of Martial Artist talent to be able to unleash golden flames and possess such formidable strength!”

The Vice Dean of Holy Sun Academy, seated in the center of the Chief Seats, stared at this scene, a flash of admiration passing through his eyes.

Then, the Vice Dean continued speaking to the dumbfounded Instructor, “Under the full force of that Battle Saber slash just now, Qin Yefeng was still able to hold back his blade and avoid severing Qin Xue’s arm. That requires at least the realm of Martial Arts Technique Mastery. For this child to have such a Cultivation Realm at such a young age, his future upon entering our Holy Sun Academy will be limitless!”

At this moment, the White-haired Elder nodded and called out to Qin Yefeng on the Battle Stage, “Qin Yefeng, you have achieved victory! Will you rest for a while to recover your Spiritual Power before coming back to Defend the Arena, or will you continue fighting without rest to seize the spot of a Seeded Contestant?”

Qin Yefeng looked below the Battle Stage and replied with a smile, “No need for the trouble. Just invite the Student who wishes to Challenge the Arena to come up.”

At this time, Liu Ying was the first to rush into the Preparation Area. Before even taking his position, he started shouting loudly, “This time, let me Challenge the Arena for the Holy Sun Academy’s sparring match. Qin Yefeng, you brat, are destined to be defeated by me!”

“Stop messing around! In this Freshman Martial Arts Arena, it’s strictly Houtian Cultivation against Houtian Cultivation. You currently have Xiantian Cultivation, how can you Challenge the Arena? You absolutely cannot break the rules of Holy Sun!” the White-haired Elder scolded.

Liu Ying hurriedly smiled and explained, “Don’t worry, I’ve already made an agreement with Qin Yefeng. I will suppress my Cultivation to the Houtian Level, which will comply with the rules of Holy Sun Academy.”

“This… this!” The White-haired Elder looked toward the Chief Seats, and the Vice Dean nodded in agreement.

The White-haired Elder figured that the Vice Dean must want to see exactly how talented this child was. If he truly was a genius, he would definitely be able to defeat Liu Ying.

The White-haired Elder flew up to the Chief Seats to communicate for a bit. After a while.

An Instructor of Holy Sun Academy used Sound Transmission, and the entire academy heard the Challenge Announcement.

“The Vice Dean has made an exception to allow Liu Ying, a Student of Holy Sun Academy with Xiantian Cultivation, to Challenge the Arena. However, he will suppress his Cultivation to the Houtian Realm. Considering the immense destructive power of Xiantian Cultivation, it is stipulated that no weapons are allowed in this sparring match.”

“The Vice Dean allows you to Challenge the Arena, but remember to Stop at the appropriate point. You must not intentionally injure anyone,” the White-haired Elder instructed Liu Ying after flying down from the Chief Seats.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Liu Ying’s figure moved, and he directly swept onto the Battle Stage.

Liu Ying looked coldly at Qin Yefeng on the Battle Stage. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, carrying a sense of joy amidst his suppressed emotions.

He desperately wanted to see the wonderful expressions on the faces of those calling Qin Yefeng a genius after he defeated him!

Qin Yefeng also noticed Liu Ying’s sinister smile and subsequently made a gesture of invitation.

“Qin Yefeng, beat the Senior Student Liu Ying! You can do it!”

“You can do it!”

The newly enrolled Freshmen shouted with flushed faces.

Although they understood that Liu Ying, as a Senior Student, was extremely formidable, Qin Yefeng was also a very strong existence to them. Naturally, the new Students hoped he would win.

“Brat, I’ve finally waited for this moment…”

After stepping onto the stage, Liu Ying twisted his neck on his own accord. He stared intently at Qin Yefeng, a faint smile appearing on his thin cheeks.

However, beneath that smile lay incomparable sinister intent. He had been waiting for this moment for a very long time.

“Aren’t you afraid of snapping your own neck?” Qin Yefeng laughed.

“I will definitely cripple you at the very first opportunity.” Liu Ying extended a single hand, his fingers mimicking sharp claws.

“Is that so! I’ll be waiting to see it!” Qin Yefeng nodded and said seriously.

Liu Ying looked at Qin Yefeng with a smile, and the latter met his gaze head-on without any fear. The atmosphere seemed unusually harmonious, but deep within their eyes, it was bone-chillingly cold.