273: Chapter 140: Piercing the Lifeline with a Single Sword_3 273: Chapter 140: Piercing the Lifeline with a Single Sword_3 …
“The First Grade semifinals begin!”
In the stands, Wu Qingshan’s voice echoed throughout the arena: “Competitors, number 1, take the stage!”
Zhao Hongyu and Ye Qingqing stepped down from the stage.
Xu Zhou remained on the stage.
Seeing this, everyone’s expressions intensified.
“Xu Zhou versus Wan Changkong?”
“These two are finally facing off, this will be a good show!”
“I wonder who is stronger, Xu Zhou or Wan Changkong?”
At this moment, everyone sharpened their focus.
Even the third and fourth-grade strong people present were invigorated.
Xu Zhou and Wan Changkong are the most outstanding prodigies of the First Grade Realm and also represent the pinnacle of their respective departments!
Who among them will be the ultimate winner?
The answer will soon be revealed!
The silver-haired Kui Mu suddenly smiled and looked at Zhong Qian next to him: “Do you still think that Wan Changkong will definitely win?”
Zhong Qian pondered for a moment; actually, the recent match between Xu Zhou and Lin Dong had also given him many surprises.
He contemplated for a moment, then slowly said: “If Changkong unleashes his combat talent as soon as he takes the stage, Xu Zhou will certainly not be a match.”
The implication was that if Wan Changkong fought in a conventional manner, this battle might not be so easy to win.
Kui Mu nodded slightly; if Wan Changkong unleashed his strongest strike immediately upon taking the stage, Xu Zhou might not be able to react in time.
While Xu Zhou’s displayed combat power is strong, it is still within a controllable range.
Wan Changkong is not to be underestimated, and once he activates his combat talent, his power will soar to above mid-second grade.
S-grade mid-second grade!
If Xu Zhou is careless, there is a high possibility he could be toppled by Wan Changkong with one strike.
“Let’s see how they fight.” Kui Mu looked down with a hint of curiosity.
He certainly wouldn’t remind Xu Zhou of anything.
This is a competition; no matter who wins, or by what means, it all comes down to their own ability.
He was just very curious.
If Wan Changkong did unleash his combat talent immediately, how would Xu Zhou respond?
Below the stage, Lin Xue glanced at Wan Changkong, a tinge of mockery in her eyes.
She was keen to see how Wan Changkong would defeat Xu Zhou.
Wan Changkong seemed to feel her gaze and turned back calmly: “Just watch closely to see how the formidable enemy you couldn’t defeat falls at my feet.”
He said no more and began to step onto the stage one step at a time.
Wan Changkong, wearing golden armor, with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, looked rather like a novel’s protagonist in appearance.
He stood on the stage, directly opposing Xu Zhou.
“The one blessed by Emperor, it’s you, isn’t it?”
Xu Zhou didn’t hide anything; after all, his strength would soon be witnessed by everyone.
“So it really is him!”
“First Grade limit, the Emperor’s blessing, is he the first to break through 161 acupoints?”
Below the stage, the people were astonished.
The event of the Emperor’s blessing had indeed caused quite a stir.
In just three days, all of East State had heard the news.
The Emperor’s blessing was a mythical legend, now appearing in reality.
The matter itself was even more shocking than someone breaking the First Grade limit!
Many people envied Xu Zhou, wondering why they didn’t have such opportunities.
This included Wan Changkong.
On the stage, Wan Changkong looked coldly at Xu Zhou and said indifferently: “The Emperor’s blessing means little to me.”
“161 acupoints, I’m just a bit short.”
Xu Zhou looked at him with a slightly puzzled expression; what does his indifference to the Emperor’s blessing have to do with him?
Moreover, does this guy think breaking 161 acupoints alone could grant the Emperor’s blessing?
Wan Changkong continued indifferently: “Nonetheless, I admire that you broke through 161 acupoints and obtained the Emperor’s blessing, because I know how hard it is to reach this step!”
“You’re the only one in the True Martial Department qualified to fight me, and the opponent I look most forward to!”
“You’re well-suited to be my stepping stone.”
Xu Zhou had a strange expression in his eyes but then lightly laughed: “Then let’s skip the chatter and begin.
I’m also eager to see how many moves the strongest of the First Grade in the Divine Martial Department can withstand!”
Wan Changkong’s eyes sharpened suddenly: “As you wish!”
The next moment, it was as if an internal seal had been undone.
A clear sound rang out, as if shackles had been broken, and an extremely terrifying aura surged from within him!
Qi-Blood rose like a wolf smoke, straight into the sky!
“Hmm?” Xu Zhou’s eyes suddenly changed.
This was not the aura of the First Grade, but of the Second Grade!
Of course, this did not mean Wan Changkong had broken through to Second Grade.
Rather, it was because he had activated his combat talent.
Clearly, Wan Changkong’s talent was somewhat similar to Zeng Chuan’s, capable of briefly crossing a major realm upon activation!
Wan Changkong’s talent was even superior to Zeng Chuan’s, elevating his aura from the peak of First Grade to mid-Second Grade!
His current strength was likely enough to contend with an average late-Second Grade opponent!
In the stands, Zhong Qian’s eyes lit up: “This guy really activated his combat talent right away!”
Since activating his combat talent, Wan Changkong’s chances of victory in this battle increased by at least 50%!
160 glowing acupoints emerged from within Wan Changkong!
He shouted loudly, and his spear shot forth!
A dragon swept across!
Incredibly fierce Qi-Blood power surged straight towards Xu Zhou’s face.
Xu Zhou’s expression remained unchanged as he instantly moved his body.
With the fourth peak level of the Nine Steps to the Heavens combined with his teleportation talent, Xu Zhou was inherently invincible against any First Grade opponent.
“Do you think you’re the only one with movement technique?”
A cold snort echoed, and the next moment, Wan Changkong’s form abruptly shifted!
His figure, like a phantom, instantly chased down Xu Zhou, and the spear, like a dragon, pierced out!
What Wan Changkong had obviously cultivated was also a top-tier movement technique, which he had trained to Second Grade!
Now, with the added support of his combat talent, his speed did not fall short of Xu Zhou’s!
Wan Changkong shouted loudly, and in the next moment, his spear light fiercely struck towards Xu Zhou!
Just then, Xu Zhou’s broadsword at his back suddenly drew from its sheath.
The broadsword cut forward, Qi-Blood erupting violently, and a faint white line appeared.