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Time passed in a blur, and two days had gone by in the blink of an eye. As the Martial Arts Selection Tournament progressed, the remaining participants were increasingly elite, resulting in a much slower pace compared to earlier rounds.
Even so, in these two days, the original two hundred participants had dwindled down to just eight.
Today, among these eight, the top four of this year's Martial Arts Selection Tournament would be determined. Unlike the previous chaotic battles that concluded within a single incense stick's time, today's matches promised to be intense showdowns between strong contenders, and their excitement was undeniable.
With eight participants competing over four rounds, such matchups were sure to provide a feast for the eyes of every spectator. Therefore, Elder Ge decided to hold the matches one group at a time on the central Gui Lei platform.
At this moment, cheers filled the square as everyone waved flags and shouted for their favored contestants. The name that resonated the loudest was Ye Tian.
In the Xu Family's viewing area, Xu Ao's face twisted with resentment. The teacup in his hand shattered with a sharp sound, splattering tea everywhere.
"Damn it, you were lucky not to face me this round, but I wonder how long you can keep up this charade!" Xu Ao cursed inwardly. The enthusiasm of the ignorant spectators for that "bastard" was even greater than for himself, who was considered a favorite to win. His feelings towards Ye Tian had shifted from simple hatred to outright jealousy.
Ding ding ding ding...
"The first match for the top four: Ye Tian versus Guo Yun. The duel begins!"
As the gong sounded, Elder Ge's deep voice echoed through the arena. On the Gui Lei platform, the two figures exchanged names and performed a respectful fist salute before officially starting today's first match.
"Give it your all and show me your true strength!" Guo Yun was a spirited young man whose demeanor revealed his pride and arrogance.
Ye Tian remained silent in response, merely smiling in acknowledgment. However, his expression grew serious; after all, Guo Yun had made it this far and was no longer comparable to his previous opponents.
"I have been watching you. You have never given it your all, but today against me, you will have to bring out your best!" With that, Guo Yun raised an eyebrow, his figure moving swiftly as the power of a second-tier martial artist erupted, taking the initiative to attack.
"Come on!" Faced with this person's arrogance, Ye Tian felt his fighting spirit ignited. He met Guo Yun head-on, his eyes shining with determination.
In the blink of an eye, the two engaged in fierce combat, each punch shattering gold and each palm cracking stone, their energy clashing with loud booms.
Boom!
After a hard collision, the two figures temporarily separated. However, judging by their expressions, neither seemed to have sustained any significant injuries; it appeared that in this first round, they were evenly matched.
"Where's your Nine Seal Eight Trigrams Palm? Use it!" Guo Yun shouted at Ye Tian, seemingly annoyed that Ye Tian had not used the Bagua Seal Palm.
"One strike is enough to defeat you," Ye Tian replied with a faint smile, thinking to himself: "This person must think I look down on him because I haven't used the Bagua Seal Palm. There's no need to show any mercy to such a narrow-minded and impulsive individual."
"Heh heh, you're quite arrogant. Do you really think you're someone important?" Guo Yun sneered, clearly harboring great doubts about Ye Tian's strength.
Ye Tian remained unfazed: "I wouldn't dare claim to be important, but against you, I still have enough confidence to act a bit arrogant!"
With that, he pushed off with one foot and swiftly darted forward, his fingers changing in rapid succession as he activated the Bagua Seal Palm.
"I gave you some face earlier, and now you're getting too cocky!" Guo Yun cursed inwardly as he faced Ye Tian's attack.
"Phantom Sword Technique!" Guo Yun shouted clearly as he drew circles with his arm. In an instant, energy gathered within the circle and coalesced into a sword of energy.
"Indeed, there are some skills." Ye Tian's lips curled slightly as he regarded Guo Yun, who was able to condense a substantial energy sword, with a bit more respect.
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...
Guo Yun gripped the energy sword in his hand, and as he swung it, the sword energy shot out, slicing through the air with a sizzling sound.
"Good! That move is impressive!" A spectator couldn't help but cheer upon seeing Guo Yun's energy sword.
"Phantom Sword Technique, Yellow Rank Five Martial Arts. If that's all there is to it, it shouldn't pose much of a threat to Ye Tian," Cold Boyuan said softly while sipping tea.
"Daddy, this person can't possibly be a match for Brother Ye Tian, right?" Cold Frost asked with a playful smile. She was full of confidence in Ye Tian.
Cold Boyuan nodded gently. "This person isn't to be feared. However, I was only worried about Xu Ao in this Martial Arts Selection Tournament, but suddenly two days ago, another contender named Li Han appeared."
Seeing the serious expression in her father's eyes, Cold Frost felt a bit anxious and quietly asked, "Will Brother Ye Tian be able to win?"
Shaking his head lightly, Cold Boyuan sighed and said, "If he doesn't reach the Fourth-Stage Warrior level by the time he faces Xu Ao, then it's almost certain defeat."
"Ah... isn't Xu Ao an enemy of Brother Ye Tian? If they meet, wouldn't that mean..." Cold Frost gasped in surprise.
"That's right." Cold Boyuan gently stroked his daughter's hair and continued, "But Frosty, have you forgotten? He is Ye Tian, a genius who continuously creates shocks! So you don't need to worry too much; let's just wait and see."
With that said, both of them turned their gazes toward the stage below, each lost in their thoughts as they looked at the somewhat slender figure.
In the arena, Guo Yun's attacks were fierce, but Ye Tian managed to evade all the sword energy strikes with the unpredictable movements of Jujutsu. Each time he executed the Seal Technique, it forced Guo Yun to retreat several steps.
As the battle progressed, Guo Yun grew increasingly alarmed. His initial doubts about Ye Tian had vanished, for despite the ongoing fight, he had yet to force out Ye Tian's defensive martial art, the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield.
"You bastard, are you insulting me? A wild seed daring to act so arrogantly!" Guo Yun shouted in frustration as he charged forward again.
Ye Tian merely smiled disdainfully and did not respond. However, he thought to himself, "The more you don't want me to, the more I will make you feel it. You consider me a wild seed? Then today, I will let you truly experience what it feels like to be looked down upon!"
Swish, swish, swish...
The sword energy surged and became denser, resembling an invisible net closing in on Ye Tian.
Upon witnessing this scene, the spectators erupted in gasps of astonishment. Yet before they could even close their mouths in shock, an even more astonishing sight unfolded before them.
Ye Tian remained calm and unperturbed; not a single ripple appeared in his gaze. Facing the oncoming sword energy, he simply smiled lightly and placed his hands behind his back, standing confidently against the wind.
"This wild seed dares to look down on me; I will ensure you die without a complete corpse!" Guo Yun's hatred surged as thoughts of eliminating Ye Tian filled his mind.
"Phantom Sword Technique, Second Level, Phantom Sword Slash!" With a fierce shout, Guo Yun drew forth the sword technique with his left hand while launching a massive three-zhang-long energy sword named Ling Kong with his right hand, following several strands of sword energy as it pierced toward Ye Tian.
At that moment, the earlier sword energy struck Ye Tian's body, prompting gasps from everyone present. Even Elder Ge and Thunderstorm showed signs of astonishment at Ye Tian's unwavering stance.
Bang, bang, bang, bang...
A muffled sound suddenly echoed, and several Bagua Patterns appeared around Ye Tian, blocking the attack of the sword energy. The sword energy shattered upon impact, scattering into nothingness.
"Indeed a genius; this must be his true strength!"
"This kind of defense is simply unbeatable among these contestants!" The spectators gasped in astonishment, as they had long awaited Ye Tian to reveal his brilliance.
Amidst the exclamations, the sword energy was completely shattered. However, following that was the final main sword, a massive sword energy nearly ten feet long, emitting a hissing and buzzing sound as it charged towards Ye Tian's heart.
Facing the still-smiling Ye Tian, Guo Yun cursed coldly in his heart, "This wild seed is seeking death. I'll first use the sword energy to hold you back; it's all part of my plan. This Phantom Sword Slash is Yellow-Level Eight-Rank Martial Arts; let's see how you withstand it this time!"
With that thought, Guo Yun cast a vicious glance at Ye Tian, but he was immediately drenched in cold sweat.
Because in his line of sight, a somewhat slender figure was rapidly enlarging, closing in on him within less than half an inch.
"Do you think I would be trapped by those sword energies and unable to evade your final strike?" As he spoke, the Seal Technique shot out towards Guo Yun's heart.
Although shocked by how Ye Tian managed to evade the Phantom Sword Slash, Guo Yun was also an experienced fighter. He knew he could not panic at this moment, so he pushed off with his left foot, attempting to quickly escape Ye Tian's attack range.
"Come back here!"
As Guo Yun tried to flee, Ye Tian shouted loudly. His other hand suddenly reached out, and swirling energy surged forth, transforming into a vortex of power with immense suction that forcibly pulled Guo Yun back from over half a foot away.
With a finger aimed at the Heart Gate, victory was already determined.
At this moment, Guo Yun looked just as astonished as the audience below.
Being defeated in such an inexplicable manner filled him with a sense of despair that made him feel like he wanted to end it all.
"How did you dodge the Phantom Sword Slash?" After a brief moment of relief, Guo Yun asked his lingering question in a dejected tone.
"Heh, your previous sword energies posed no restrictions for me at all, so dodging the Phantom Sword Slash was a piece of cake," Ye Tian replied, stretching lazily as he walked slowly toward the audience.
"Stop!" Still unable to accept this reality, Guo Yun shouted hoarsely, "On what basis do you think you've won?! Do you really think you can defeat me with just one Seal Technique?!"
"Do you want to give it a try?" Ye Tian turned around and asked with a light laugh.
Guo Yun was about to retort but then remembered that he had nearly exhausted all his energy while trying to kill Ye Tian. Now, without any means of defense, the Heart Gate Seal would be enough to obliterate him.
Realizing this, Guo Yun let out a heavy sigh and said despondently, "In terms of cunning or strength, I am no match for you! Ye Tian, you win!"
"Thank you for the match," Ye Tian said with a slight bow before turning to leave the Arena.
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