Chapter 992: Chapter 992: Demon Cultivator?

    As Qin Hao’s words came out, the entire scene fell silent.

    Admit defeat? Damn, did he say admit defeat?

    Whether it was the judges’ seats, the VIP seats, or the audience seats, everyone wore an expression of astonishment and disbelief.

    No one expected him to say such a thing.

    Even Dong Mengqi was stunned, looking at Qin Hao with a bewildered and puzzled expression.

    “Does he not want to go to the Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy? What is he doing?” someone wondered.

    “No way, who would give up such a good opportunity? With his ability, he has a chance to enter the Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy.”

    “I think he might want to go for the challenge tournament, isn’t there still one person among the five eliminated who can freely challenge to advance?”

    For a moment, everyone was talking and speculating about Qin Hao’s reasons for doing this.

    Qin Hao thought Dong Mengqi was decent overall, and from these past few days of interactions, her character seemed fine.

    They knew each other, so Qin Hao didn’t want to make a move against her, intending to participate in the final challenge match.

    “Dong Mengqi wins.”

    The judge had to announce the result, which many people did not expect.

    Qin Hao said to the judge, “I want to participate in the final challenge match.”

    The judge nodded slightly, “Please wait a moment, we need to ask the opinions of other contestants.”

    The four contestants who were just eliminated, two were seriously injured, and the other two had expended a lot of energy.

    About five or six minutes later, that judge returned and addressed Qin Hao and everyone present, “After inquiries, all four eliminated contestants have forfeited, and now contestant number 144, Qin Hao, has the opportunity to randomly challenge someone.”

    “May I ask whom you wish to challenge?”

    Instantly, many people’s hearts were raised, curious about whom he would challenge.

    The three from Yuxing County are unlikely, Qin Hao seemed to value friendship, so that only left Wu Yutong and Chen Ding.

    Whom would he challenge between these two?

    Qin Hao said indifferently, “I want to challenge that Chen Ding.”

    From not far away, Chen Ding heard Qin Hao’s words, his expression slightly sinking. He did not expect things to develop to this point but was fearless.

    “He’s actually challenging Chen Ding? Chen Ding is probably the strongest among them, right? Peak of Late Stage Grandmaster Realm strength, and I think this person hasn’t revealed his true trump card yet.”

    “Wu Yutong’s trump card has already been exposed, it’s a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact, and given Qin Hao’s strength, it’s relatively simple to defeat her.”

    “This Chen Ding is deeply hidden, I feel this person is very dangerous.”

    “Let’s wait and see, this is definitely the most exciting battle, a fierce clash between young prodigies.”

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    Chen Ding flew up from below to the fight stage; at this moment, the effects of the pill he took hadn’t worn off yet, lasting for two hours, and only half an hour had passed.

    The judge took out a Spiritual Energy restoration pill and gave it to Chen Ding, “Considering Chen Ding just went through a match and consumed significant Spiritual Energy, here’s a pill to replenish your Spiritual Energy, and once it has restored fully, the duel can begin.”

    Chen Ding did not hold back, taking the pill and sitting cross-legged on the stage to meditate and restore.

    Qin Hao stood there waiting.

    The crowd quietly watched the two on the stage, as time slowly slipped away.

    After less than ten minutes, Chen Ding’s internal Spiritual Energy was fully restored, he stood and said to the judge, “I am ready.”

    “Both sides prepare.”

    “The match begins.”

    Qin Hao and Chen Ding almost simultaneously made their moves, the fight stage filled with Sword Qi as light and shadows flashed across.

    Chen Ding initially intended to advance and engage Qin Hao in close combat, but Qin Hao didn’t give him the chance, blocking his path with numerous strands of Sword Qi.

    “Let me see what skills you truly possess.” After saying that, a black short whip appeared in his hand.

    “Crack crack crack”

    The Black Vajra Whip lashed through the air, producing piercing sounds of air exploding, as strands of whip light met the Sword Qi.

    “Bang bang bang”

    “Boom boom boom”

    Chen Ding wielded the black short whip tirelessly, the whip light like meteors clashing brilliantly with the Sword Qi.

    Everyone felt the power of the whip light, their eyes slightly narrowing, “This is a high-grade treasure weapon??”

    This Chen Ding indeed had quite a few good things, from strength-enhancing pills to the high-grade treasure weapon black short whip!

    The peak of Late Stage Grandmaster Realm combined with high-grade treasure weapons could rival Wu Yutong and Gao Linglong, who possess lower-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

    Even if Chen Ding encountered them, the chances of winning were quite high.

    Strands of Sword Qi collided with whip light, producing dazzling flashes like colorful fireworks.

    Qin Hao had comprehended Grandmaster Sword Intent, his Sword Qi displayed invincibility at the Grandmaster Realm, but this Chen Ding wasn’t simple; he had utilized the full power of a Peak of Grandmaster Realm master.

    “These two are so strong, is this the first time Qin Hao’s Sword Qi has been obstructed?” Everyone discussed.

    “One has comprehended Grandmaster Realm Sword Intent, one has consumed a strength-enhancing pill, the two are truly evenly matched.”

    Seeing the Sword Qi wasn’t significantly effective, Qin Hao formed the Heavenly Gang Palm Seal and charged forward.

    Seeing this, Chen Ding’s heart was pleased; he didn’t enjoy the idea of exhausting battles with Qin Hao. His pill’s effects were for two hours, now less than an hour remained.

    He too wanted a quick fight, Qin Hao rushing over was exactly his intent.

    “Bang bang bang”

    Qin Hao’s palm seals collided with Chen Ding’s, and only then did Chen Ding truly feel Qin Hao’s terrifying strength.

    Qin Hao’s palm seals were immensely powerful and terrifying; each palm strike carried forces of ten thousand pounds. Even with his Peak of Late Stage Grandmaster Realm strength, he struggled to bear it, stirring shockwaves in his heart.

    How could he be so strong? What kind of palm technique is this?

    The watching crowd saw this, equally surprised beyond words, Chen Ding being overwhelmed, it was terrifying.

    “Bang bang bang”

    In a few short minutes, the two exchanged dozens of rounds, Chen Ding was forced into retreat, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth.

    Qin Hao’s offensive was fierce, unrelenting, giving Chen Ding no chance to breathe.

    Quickly, Chen Ding revealed a flaw, seized by Qin Hao, a palm seal hit his chest, causing him to cough up blood and fly backwards.

    Chen Ding flew back seven or eight meters, quickly steadying his posture, looking at him with shock.

    Qin Hao’s expression was calm, without any emotion.

    To Chen Ding, this seemed an insult and contempt.

    A black flag appeared in his hand, spewing black mist, seemingly with wailing souls and fierce ghosts, malevolent.

    As this weapon appeared, the entire fight stage instantly chilled.

    The elderly judges frowned upon seeing this, questioning what kind of weapon it was. Could this person be a demonic cultivator?

    A tumult of thoughts roused, many faces turning ugly; the dynasty’s grand competition had allowed a demonic cultivator to sneak in, if he joined the Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy’s competition, it would be scandalous.