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Chapter 40: A Flaw?
Chapter 40: A Flaw?
During their conversation, the four instructors had already discussed and reached a conclusion.
After ten rounds of duels, the differences in strength among the disciples had become quite evident.
According to the four instructors, Su Chen would temporarily not be matched with an opponent.
In the next round, when more disciples participated, he would be matched with the remaining two disciples under Ji Sheng.
Ji Sheng's disciples mostly conceded, even if it meant winning by default.
Even if Su Chen wanted to challenge them, others didn't see it as a pressure.
For the new disciples' martial arts tournament, the instructors arranged the opponents.
The final result was undoubtedly influenced by human factors.
However, over the years, no one had found it inappropriate.
Because in this tournament, rankings weren't the key.
Demonstrating one's abilities and potential was the crucial aspect.
Even if one encountered a genius opponent in the earlier rounds and lost, as long as their performance was outstanding, the sect would still value them and might even accept them as direct disciples.
In the martial arts arena, the duels continued.
Su Chen and another fellow disciple seemed to have become a reward for the other winners.
Soon, the eleventh round of duels began.
This time, the instructors arranged for Jin Yue and Hou Chenfei to face each other.
These two were actually strong contenders for the top spot.
Unexpectedly, the instructors had arranged for them to face each other ahead of time.
The surrounding spectators seemed to be paying close attention.
Even the other disciples from Tiangang City showed a hint of solemnity.
Such a clash between top geniuses wasn't something one could witness easily.
Despite their youth and newcomer status, their achievements would undoubtedly surpass most disciples in Tiangang City.
In the center of the martial arts arena, Jin Yue and Hou Chenfei stood face to face, their expressions filled with seriousness.
In an instant, Jin Yue's sword flashed.
On the other side, Hou Chenfei was equally swift, his spear like a soaring phoenix, sweeping forward.
The spear movements were grand and powerful, exuding a mighty force.
The wind from the spear seemed capable of tripping anyone.
Jin Yue, however, displayed a completely different body technique, like a dragon ascending to the heavens.
Only a strong opponent could bring out the true skills of another strong opponent.
The spectators watched intently, and the two individuals in the arena didn't appear to be new disciples at all.
Although their strength was at the middle stage of the eighth rank, the might of their techniques was already comparable to those at the initial stage of the seventh rank.
Each move, the clash of sword and spear.
Even the disciples who had been in Tiangang City for several years felt a bit ashamed.
On the side, Ouyang Chuan and another instructor were tense, fearing their disciples might get injured.
After more than a quarter of an hour of fighting, the two were still entangled.
But Jin Yue was clearly at a disadvantage.
Ouyang Chuan seized the opportunity and jumped forward, pulling Jin Yue out of the arena.
"The outcome is already decided; there's no need to continue fighting."
Ouyang Chuan spoke, and Jin Yue's expression turned a bit ugly, but she still agreed with Ouyang Chuan's view.
She stepped forward, cupped her hands in greeting, indicating that she had lost.
Hou Chenfei across from her sheathed his weapon, and he also acknowledged Jin Yue's skills.
"Jin Shimei's sword techniques are exceptional. If we continue, I'll find it hard to win in a short time."
"Hou Shixiong is being too modest."
The two exchanged some polite words and stepped down from the arena.
The surrounding spectators seemed to be thoroughly satisfied.
Ji Sheng walked up to Su Chen and couldn't help but ask again, "After seeing all this, are you still unwilling to concede?"
Hearing Ji Sheng's words, Su Chen still nodded.
This response left Ji Sheng feeling helpless.
He didn't say anything more. In his eyes, Su Chen was just a stubborn one.
Only through a lesson can Su Chen awaken.
After the match between Jin Yue and Hou Shenfei, Hou Shenfei emerged victorious.
And the opportunity to face Su Chen fell into Hou Shenfei's hands.
Not far away, Jin Yue glanced at Su Chen, probably feeling a bit of regret.
There was nothing she could do; she had lost herself.
But it didn't matter; as long as Su Chen dared to accept the challenge, Hou Shenfei would teach him a lesson.
Inside the arena, the matches between the other four had also concluded.
This martial arts tournament was now reaching its climax.
Next up was Hou Shenfei versus Su Chen, and another disciple under Ji Sheng, Miao Zhan.
The winner of these matches would determine the top rank.
In the eyes of the spectators, the final match was essentially between Hou Shenfei and Miao Zhan.
Moreover, Hou Shenfei's strength was clearly superior to Miao Zhan's, so the outcome was already certain.
At this moment, the time was approaching the seventh hour.
After sufficient rest, Hou Shenfei stepped into the arena.
Facing Su Chen, he didn't take it lightly.
"Hou Shixie, be careful! Don't underestimate your opponent!
The person before you is a powerhouse stronger than Liu Xingwan!"
On the sidelines, some of his classmates started shouting.
Hearing this, Hou Shenfei couldn't help but smile, "Rest assured, I'll give it my all."
Many understood the sarcasm in his words and followed with a burst of laughter.
Su Chen entered the arena, a long blade in his hand, still not conceding.
He paid no heed to the taunts and jeers.
To some extent, these taunts were as powerless as his own explanations.
At this moment, Su Chen stood in the arena.
Seeing that Su Chen didn't choose to concede, many were surprised.
All of Ji Sheng's disciples had conceded before.
Su Chen was the first to accept the challenge, which was indeed unexpected.
With the elder's announcement, the match began.
Su Chen held his long blade to the side, seemingly ready to attack.
Beside him, Ouyang Chuan's disciples gathered around Jin Yue, watching the match.
"Senior Sister Jin, seeing Su Chen like this, he seems to genuinely want to face Senior Brother Hou.
Isn't he afraid of getting injured?"
"Being immersed in his own world for too long, he truly believes he has some skills.
But in reality, it's just hysterical delusions."
Jin Yue's words seemed to affirm that she had hit the nail on the head.
On the sidelines, Senior Brother Wu Yi and the others wanted to advise Su Chen.
If it had been earlier, they might have thought he had a chance.
But the opponent before them was Hou Shenfei.
In an instant, Su Chen took the initiative and struck first.
His long blade flashed, and the Lin Family Blade Technique, swift as lightning, launched a surprise attack.
As Su Chen's opponent, Hou Shenfei didn't even seem to have the intention of drawing his weapon.
Barehanded, he began to engage.
Two consecutive moves, and Su Chen couldn't break through his defense.
On the sidelines, Ouyang Chuan witnessed this and couldn't help but smile.
"Those who seek credit and glory, how many truly have the skills?
What good is forced argumentation? It's just a matter of time before their true colors are revealed."
As he commented, Ouyang Chuan couldn't resist analyzing the situation, "Another flaw is exposed. Facing a barehanded opponent, he's still forced to reveal a weakness."
As he spoke, Hou Shenfei in the arena seemed to have also seized upon this flaw.
He twisted his body, preparing to strike Su Chen with a palm strike.
But at this moment, the sharp blade fell upon his neck.
Silence.
The arena fell silent.
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