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Inside high platform, Zi Chen and Wu Sheng were recovering their zhenqi.

Beneath the high platform, a group of disciples was discussing amongst themselves, looking forward to today's battle. On the other hand, they were also discussing something in low voices on the elders' viewing platforms.

Her gaze would occasionally look at Zi Chen, and occasionally look at him.

After a while, Wu Sheng opened his eyes. Using a Qi Returning Pill, his zhenqi had already recovered about seventy to eighty percent, which was enough for him to launch an all-out attack. At the same time, Zi Chen also stood up, and his zhenqi had also recovered by more than half.

A look of surprise flashed across Wu Sheng's eyes, he never thought that Zi Chen's recovery speed would be at the same level as his.

"Are you ready?" Wu Sheng asked indifferently.

Zi Chen nodded.

Under everyone's anticipating gaze, the auras of the two of them instantly changed, the surging zhenqi around Wu Sheng was like an extremely compressed fireball, ready to explode at any time.

In the next moment, Zi Chen clenched his fists tightly, and his figure seemed to have turned into a fierce tiger, a true essence of the Fierce Tiger Fist. But at this moment, the fierce tiger that Zi Chen had displayed, was no longer a pure and fierce King of the Mountains, but a flexible, rounded and linked king.

When it lacked a bit of ferocity, it had become a bit more flexible, causing the King to have no flaws.

The two of them faced off. Their momentum kept rising. One of them was going to explode the moment they came into contact, but the other one had no flaws.

"This is a complete Star Explosion Fist."

In the stands, a crowd of spectators looked at Wu Sheng with a touch of shock in their eyes. The Second-Rate Combat Technique, Wu Sheng had actually comprehended all of it, and his innate talent was not one bit weaker than the Chen Feng from back then.

Including Chen Feng, the current him, not only did he witness the genius Zi Chen, he even witnessed another genius who was not the least bit weaker than him, Wu Sheng.

Chen Feng's face became even gloomier.

"This Wu Sheng is so scary. Before, she was unknown, and had always been patient, but now she has shocked everyone with her actions. Looks like Zi Chen is going to lose."

"Fifth level of the zhenqi versus sixth level, adding on the complete Second-Rate Combat Technique, Zi Chen is definitely going to lose."

A sigh came from the crowd, and it was obvious that there was disappointment.

"That may not be so." Miao Kong's eyes shone brightly because he saw the aura around Zi Chen's body, and it was not any weaker than Wu Sheng's. Furthermore, the fierce tiger's aura around Zi Chen's body had already changed, and even Miao Kong was not able to discern this change.

Not to mention Miao Kong, even the elders could not see through it immediately.

"Star Explosion."

On Battlestage, the aura of the two people rose to the limits, Wu Sheng suddenly shouted out loud and took the initiative to attack. He tightly clenched his fists, and relying on the aura that had climbed to the peak, he punched out with his own fist. The zhenqi started to surge crazily, all of it rushing towards Wu Sheng's fists.

Immediately after, Wu Sheng's fists lit up like stars, sparkling and shiny. At the same time, the shining stars, also brought with it a dangerous exploding aura.

Just as the fists were about to hit him, Zi Chen moved. His feet moved nimbly like a fierce tiger, the Fierce Tiger Fist and the Floating Cloud Step melding perfectly, causing his footwork to falter slightly, and he dodged the strongest attack from the Star Explosion Fist. At the same time, Zi Chen also waved his fist, striking forward.

"Roar!"

The fused Fierce Tiger Fist appeared, and released a heaven-shaking roar. Carrying all of Zi Chen's zhenqi, with all of the strength in his body, it smashed towards Wu Sheng.

The strong wind whistled, the Battlestage was filled with the roars of tigers, the more powerful the fist shadows were, the more flexible they were, causing them to be even more powerful.

"This is, the fusion of Battle skills."

Just as Zi Chen was about to punch, a cry of surprise came from the audience, there was an elder who could not sit still and suddenly stood up.

At the same time, the expressions of the other elders also changed greatly.

Fusion of Battle skills, this was something that far surpassed the strength of true essence and its might was even several times stronger than an ordinary Battle skills.

A light flashed across the grand elder's eyes. The second elder's face was deathly pale and cold sweat had actually appeared on his forehead.

BOOM!

Amidst countless astonished and shocked expressions, the two's attacks finally touched each other. A violent collision sound rang out right after, and the entire Battlestage began to tremble, shake, and even more stone fell from the sky.

Zi Chen's figure, was like an arrow that left the bow, quickly moving along the ground, instantly retreating over 10 metres, directly falling into Battlestage, her face pale white, she suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, her expression instantly weakening.

And at the same time, a figure that was flying in mid air was actually sent flying by Zi Chen's fused Battle skills. A blood line streaked across the sky and Wu Sheng flew to the side of the Battlestage.

One attack had already determined victory or defeat, and both sides were now wounded.

As for Zi Chen, who was still on the platform, Wu Sheng had already left.

There were no cheers from all around, there was only silence. Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at what was happening on Battlestage in disbelief.

It was already very terrifying for someone to have comprehended a whole set of Second-Rate Combat Technique. Someone with a high innate talent would already be able to catch up to Senior Brother Chen Feng, but they never would have thought that they would see the appearance of a fused Battle skills under such circumstances.

The perfect fusion of the Fierce Tiger Fist and the Floating Cloud Step made the power of the third-rate combat skills not one bit weaker than a full set of the Second-Rate Combat Technique.

Furthermore, with Zi Chen's powerful physique, he was able to make up for the deficiency in the zhenqi. Furthermore, he made a slight mistake earlier and dodged the most ferocious attack from the Star Explosion Fist, thus allowing Zi Chen to win by a fluke.

On the Battlestage, Zi Chen slowly stood up, his eyes became incomparably bright. Under the gazes of everyone, he had won.

The referee elder at the side had a face full of shock. He actually didn't announce who would win and who would lose.

"This battle is a draw." Just as Zi Chen was about to urge him to leave, a voice suddenly came out from the high platform.

"A draw?"

Under the gazes of the crowd, Zi Chen stood on the Battlestage while Wu Sheng fell on the ground. The Second Elder actually said that it was a draw, and in that instant of uproar, the crowd thought of many things, and also understood a lot.

"Elder, where did this draw come from?" Zi Chen turned his head, looked at the Second Elder who stood up, and asked. For his own future, he had no choice but to be a bit more bold.

With the facts laid before him, the Second Elder had no way to explain himself. His expression changed as he spoke to Zi Chen: "How dare you, you even dare to question the elder's decision. Don't you know the sect's rules?"

"Rules? What rules?" Zi Chen said loudly: "I only know that now that I am standing on the stage, I have won, while the elders said that it is a draw, could it be that these are the sect's rules?"

The elder had nothing to say in order to defend Zi Chen's argument, and could only glare fiercely at Zi Chen. Today, Zi Chen had offended another person.

Zi Chen turned his head, looked at the Great Clan Elder, bowed respectfully, and said, "Great Clan Elder, please uphold justice for Zi Chen."

The Great Clan Elder narrowed his eyes once again, staring at Zi Chen without uttering a word. What happened today, was truly unexpected, the main disciple spot was originally prepared for Wu Sheng, but they never thought that Zi Chen would actually defeat Wu Sheng.

The other Elders looked at each other, obviously unable to control the current situation.

Wu Sheng had already slowly stood up, and he lowered his head in shame. Right now, he was already regretting his recklessness.

However, if he lost, he wouldn't be able to keep his spot.

All the disciples below looked at Zi Chen, some were gloating, some were jealous, and some felt indignant for Zi Chen, but there were also those who had killing intent written all over their faces.

He opened his narrowed eyes once again. Under the pleading gaze of the second elder, the first elder said indifferently, "Let us discuss this matter further and decide tomorrow."

Zi Chen's heart went cold, and he felt that something was amiss.

Just as the Great Clan Elder gave a signal to disperse, everyone dispersed. The outer sect disciples returned once again, and the internal portal disciples dispersed as well. Chen Feng sneered and left.

Wang Xiong's eyes were filled with killing intent as he left with Wang Meng and the group of internal portal disciples.

"Take it easy. Even if it's a tie, your first place is still iron." Miao Kong walked in front of Zi Chen, slightly afraid that he would hit his Shoulder to show his consolation.

Zi Chen nodded his head, but the anger in his eyes, as well as his heaving chest, showed that he was not calm at all at the moment.

Lin Xue's eyes had long ago become red, and although he was unwilling in his heart, there was nothing he could do.

Zi Chen had also left. He was only eighteen years old, and even though he had experienced death, he had never experienced what happened today.

The Great Clan Elder's last words were like a heavy hammer's, pounding on Zi Chen's heart.

After discussing further, with just a few simple words, Zi Chen knew that even if he were to preserve his position as number one, it would not be enough to keep his spot as a core disciple.

If this spot was given to him intentionally, he wouldn't have to wait until tomorrow.

The current Zi Chen could not calm his heart for a long time. Boundless fury was swirling in his heart, and he had the urge to immediately leave the Spirit Martial Sect.

Lin Xue had just returned home and hurriedly left. A moment later, she stood outside a small wooden building with many flowers and plants planted on both sides. The scenery was very beautiful and the faint fragrance of flowers wafted in the air.

Lin Xue quickly walked into the small building. Inside the small building, Su Mengyao was already waiting, as if he had already predicted that Lin Xue would come.

"Senior Sister, please help Zi Chen, what happened today …" Lin Xue said anxiously before even sitting down.

"Xue Er, don't be anxious, sit down first." Su Mengyao smiled lightly.

How can I not be anxious? Today's matter is obviously the Second Elder's fault, he intentionally sided towards Wu Sheng, and maybe Zi Chen obtained first place, and thus will not be able to enter the core. Lin Xue begged: "Please, Senior Sister, please help Zi Chen, I do not need you to explain yourself to him. I only hope that the elders' decisions will be fair."

Su Mengyao was very hesitant. Even though she also thought very highly of Zi Chen, this was after all, the decision of the elders. For Zi Chen, finding the unhappiness of the elders seemed to be very unworthy of her. But seeing the pleading look on Lin Xue's face, Su Mengyao finally nodded and said: Alright, I'll try.

Su Mengyao left. Lin Xue stayed behind, waiting with hope.

After a long while, Su Mengyao returned. However, his face was filled with disappointment, and he said apologetically: "He doesn't care, he said that he will follow the elders' decisions."

Lin Xue's heart turned cold.

At the same time, the ten elders in the viewing gallery gathered once again to discuss the matters of today.