CHAPTER 438: CHAPTER 419: STRENGTH OF NINTH PRINCESS_2

But thinking back to the tactics he had displayed during the banquet at Cloud Dream Manor last time, his opponent might still harbor resentment and could possibly deal a vicious blow against him this time!

His complexion changed rapidly, and after a short while, Zhu Shaojing shook his head and said, "I admit defeat!"

As soon as Zhu Shaojing’s words fell, Lin Feng’s Dragon Fortune instantly surged forth, beginning to devour Zhu Shaojing’s Dragon Fortune.

Zhu Shaojing’s Dragon Fortune, measuring about fourteen zhang (approximately 46 meters), was instantly devoured by Lin Feng’s Dragon Fortune by four zhang, leaving only ten zhang of dimming golden light.

Lin Feng’s Dragon Fortune, originally four and a half zhang in length, surged dramatically after devouring a part of Zhu Shaojing’s Dragon Fortune, instantly reaching over eight zhang, projecting great majesty.

However, his Dragon Fortune was still a pale, ethereal white, lacking the brilliance of the gold-shining Dragon Fortune of the talents listed on the Hundred Extremes List.

Below the platform.

Zhu Shaojing’s immediate admission of defeat shocked many.

"What’s going on? Why did Zhu Shaojing admit defeat?"

"Could it be that Lin Feng is stronger than Zhu Shaojing?"

"How disgraceful for Zhu Shaojing, a renowned talent of the Hundred Extremes List, to just yield like that!"

The crowd buzzed with discussions. Those who had attended Jia Yuanji’s banquet naturally knew of Lin Feng’s strength, but they were a scanty few; most people were unaware of Lin Feng’s capabilities.

Having just stepped down from the battle platform, Zhu Shaojing, hearing the surrounding discussions, instantly turned ashen.

But, after a short while, he recovered.

"Hmph, wait until you witness his strength, then you won’t think I’ve disgraced myself!" Zhu Shaojing thought to himself.

Ranked twenty-fifth on the Hundred Extremes List, Dai Qian, and ranked thirty-second, Shi Zhengyang, stood together, their gazes following Lin Feng who was walking down from the battle platform.

"This Lin Feng is not weak; I can sense an extremely strong force in him. He should have the potential to challenge the top fifty of the Hundred Extremes List!" Shi Zhengyang said.

"Indeed, he’s not weak!" replied Dai Qian, nodding and adding, "But he poses no threat to us."

Both felt Lin Feng was strong, but not yet a threat to them.

From the eastern spectator stands.

The Second Elder of Fengling Island, Elder Wei, and the Great Elder, among other elders and disciples, were all stunned as they watched Lin Feng win without a fight, unable to come to their senses.

Especially the Second Elder and Elder Wei, who were worried about Lin Feng facing Zhu Shaojing, afraid that Lin Feng might be defeated.

But now, the outcome was completely beyond their expectations!

"What... what happened? Why did Zhu Shaojing surrender?"

The Second Elder asked foolishly.

Elder Wei, with a face full of astonishment and puzzlement, shook his head and said, "I’m not sure!"

Western Battle Platform.

After six rounds of fighting, many who were continuously defeated now had less than one chi (approximately 33.3 cm) of Dragon Fortune left, their Hundred Extremes Tokens gradually dimming.

A dimming token meant automatic elimination.

Currently, in the area of the Western Battle Platform, about fifty contestants remained. After a few more rounds, eliminating thirty more, the contest would come to an end.

Up until now, no major confrontations had occurred on the Western Battle Platform; the distribution of opponents by the Hundred Extremes Token seemed to follow a set of rules.

However, while no major showdowns had occurred on the Western Battle Platform, one was now unfolding on the Eastern Battle Platform, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present.

On the battle platform, Crown Prince Huo Ling of Heavenly Fire and the Ninth Princess of the Tianhong Imperial Family stood about two hundred meters apart.

"Your talent is indeed astonishing, but talent does not equate to strength!"

With a stony expression, and a fiery red battle sword on his back, the inherent high temperature from the sword itself slightly distorted the surrounding air.

Huo Ling, filled with invincible confidence, considered only Ao Wushuang as his true competitor in this iteration of the Hundred Extremes Tournament. Even Wu Sheng, who was ranked higher than him, was someone he believed he could definitely defeat.

This mysterious Ninth Princess of the Tianhong Imperial Family, although possessing strong talent, had only shown the early stage Fourth Layer Earth Martial Master cultivation in previous fights, far inferior to his own peak Fourth Layer. Even if her combat power was astounding, she couldn’t possibly be his match.

"Let’s begin!"

The Ninth Princess spoke in a clear, cool voice, not indulging in further words. Her face, shrouded in a white silk veil, made one very curious to see her true face.

Huo Ling nodded. Then, the deep red True Yuan in his body undulated powerfully, his True Yuan incredibly formidable, resembling not True Yuan, but scorching red magma at first glance.

Waves of overwhelming heat surged in all directions.

Clang!

The long sword was drawn from its sheath in an instant, with a hundred-meter-long crimson sword light slashing down, as if cleaving the heavens and earth in two.

Huo Ling did not underestimate the Ninth Princess too much, because in the previous matches, she had defeated a genius ranked fiftieth on the Hundred Extremes List with a single move. This strength was already quite impressive!

"Immortal Flower Shield!"

Facing Huo Ling, ranked fourth on the Hundred Extremes List, the Ninth Princess showed no signs of panic. With a gentle wave of her hand, a huge pale red petal appeared in front of her out of thin air.

Boom!

The sword light struck the petal, letting out a muffled sound, then the sword light shattered, and the petal likewise split.

"Not bad! To easily catch my sword with 30% of my strength, your abilities truly match your talent!"

Huo Ling said gravely: "Next, I will use more than 70% of my strength, I hope you don’t disappoint me!"

"Make your move!"

The Ninth Princess’s voice remained crisp and cold.

Huo Ling nodded, his aura intensifying once more, a formidable sword energy surged towards the sky, the fierce Sword Intent permeating in all directions, utterly domineering.

"It’s Sword Intent!"

"Such a powerful Sword Intent!"

"It’s said that Huo Ling’s Sword Intent has reached the Great Perfection of the First Rank, but this Sword Intent, although strong, doesn’t seem to have reached the Great Perfection!"

"Obviously, Huo Ling has not used his full Great Perfection Sword Intent!"

With Huo Ling employing his Sword Intent, the entire arena was shocked; only true geniuses among Earth Martial Masters could comprehend the Will of Martial Arts.

In the entire Great Thousand Domain, there are only a handful of young geniuses who have grasped Sword Intent.

Huo Ling, while at the Second Layer Earth Martial Master level of cultivation, had comprehended Sword Intent. After years of hard cultivation, he had elevated his Sword Intent to the Great Perfection of the First Rank, a talent indeed against the heavens.

Lin Feng stood in the Western Battle Platform area, his gaze fixed on Huo Ling. This was the first time he had seen another genius who had comprehended the Will of Martial Arts, and Huo Ling’s Sword Intent was even slightly stronger than his Sword Intent.

With the released Sword Intent, Huo Ling himself was like a human-shaped battle sword, with peerless sharpness and unparalleled dominance.

"Take this strike from me!"

"Heavenly Fire Cloud Slash!"

Huo Ling’s figure soared into the sky, instantly flying hundreds of meters into the air. His True Yuan surged like molten magma, and the sword light in his hand increased once more, heavily slashing through the void.

The air shattered, the scorching sword light annihilating nothingness, and the dazzling sword light made even the sun in the sky lose its lustre, leaving only this strike between heaven and earth.

This strike, grand and vigorous!

This strike, unmatched in might!

This strike, overflowing with dominance!

Everyone’s gaze in the arena was captivated by this strike, fixed on the battle platform. Faced with such a powerful strike, the Tianhong Ninth Princess might likely be obliterated!

The unparalleled sword light was as fast as lightning, reaching the Ninth Princess in an instant.

Yet, the Ninth Princess’s eyes still held no trace of panic, just a slight gathering of seriousness.

"Green Lotus Guardian!"

With a delicate shout, the Ninth Princess’s hands moved rapidly, blossoming numerous pure white petals around her.

In the blink of an eye, the Ninth Princess was enveloped by countless petals, like a fairy in a painting, or a budding white lotus flower.

Bang, bang, bang!!

The sword light arrived in a flash, petal after petal burst, but after consecutively destroying a dozen petals, the sword light could no longer advance and dissipated in all directions.

The crowd was instantly shocked; this lady was so powerful!

"What kind of Martial Technique is this, possessing such strong defensive power!"

"So beautiful! This Martial Arts is not only powerful but also so beautiful!"

"This lady is truly powerful, truly worthy of a gold level First Rank Talent!"

The performance of the Ninth Princess amazed everyone, and Huo Ling’s strike could easily slay ordinary Seventh Layer Earth Martial Masters, immensely powerful.

Yet, the Ninth Princess easily blocked it!

Ao Wushuang, Wu Sheng, Hong Qingtian, Mo Yue, Han Qianze, and other top ten geniuses of the Hundred Extremes List were also taken aback, their expressions becoming slightly serious.

"These petals, to possess such defensive power!"

Huo Ling’s face darkened, his brows slightly knitted.