Chapter 45

"Is it really over just like that?"

Everyone in the audience was somewhat dazed, even some of the inner courtyard's strong figures felt at a loss.

This was probably the most absurd victory in the history of the outer courtyard.

The loser was bewildered, and the winner was equally stunned.

"How was the first half of the match going so well, but then it turned sour in the second half?"

"Don't ask, if you ask, it's Xu Xiaoshou. You should consider yourself lucky to see such a result..."

"Haha, I've been watching his matches all along. If the result wasn't bizarre, he wouldn't be Xu Xiaoshou!"

"But this is the semifinal..."

Some people still couldn't believe it. The semifinals of previous years were fought to the death, but today it ended so hastily?

"Suspected, passive value, +664."

"Suspected, passive value, +121."

"..."

Not to mention outsiders, even Xu Xiaoshou himself was utterly stunned.

His victory was largely thanks to Mu Zixi's bite; otherwise, the final outcome might still be uncertain...

If she hadn't taken that bite and pushed him off the stage while he was paralyzed, Xu Xiaoshou might have been in a dire situation.

But there's no "if"...

He calmed himself, walking and responding cheerfully while constantly checking the passive values in his mind due to the skepticism.

"Pretty good!"

As he entered the waiting area, the barrier immediately cut off external information, but the passive values continued to rise.

"Suspected, passive value, +2."

"Suspected, passive value, +2."

"..."

Xu Xiaoshou glanced at the two stiff staff members and smiled helplessly.

"Let the wind carry me forward, leaving a trail of question marks behind..."

This passive finalist entered the changing room, washed off the blood and dirt from his body, and returned to the resting chair to meditate.

Xu Xiaoshou took out a spirit crystal, sniffed it, and recalled the battle.

Mu Zixi was indeed very strong!

She was another one who broadened his combat perspective, with various unconventional combat methods that were truly eye-opening.

Chao Qingteng, Mu Zixi...

Well, Zhou Tian could count as half.

Xu Xiaoshou began to look forward to how his strength would transform after reaching the innate realm.

Perhaps then, he wouldn't be constrained by the few passive skills in his mind, but could unleash his full potential and strike out in all directions.

"But it's probably because the time was too short to gather more powerful passive skills..."

Xu Xiaoshou squinted his eyes. The time from when he obtained the passive system to now was too short.

Even if he earned passive values crazily during this period, he only managed to get six passive skills, which was enough to barely make it to the finals, and it was quite a feat.

If given more time, with more skills and higher levels, he might not even need to rely on innate elemental power...

"Right, that makes sense!" Xu Xiaoshou nodded firmly.

The two staff members whispered in the corner: "He's at it again..."

Xu Xiaoshou's face darkened. These two really...

Don't they know I have 'Perception' now?

Hmph!

He turned his back, took out a spirit refining pill, and inhaled deeply, quickly recovering his state.

Originally, the best plan now was to observe Mo Mo's battle, but after the fight with Mu Zixi, he was quite injured.

"Life Continues" could heal, but it takes time, so Xu Xiaoshou closed his eyes to rest, no longer disturbed by external things.

Not long after, the staff members woke him up.

"Is the match starting?"

"No."

The staff member took out a letter from his pocket: "Elder Qiao gave this to you."

Xu Xiaoshou raised an eyebrow. What could be so important that a letter was sent?

Well, that makes sense. Elder Qiao is probably watching the match and can't come to the waiting area.

This letter must have been delivered due to Elder Qiao's influence!

Xu Xiaoshou opened the envelope, and there were only three large characters:

"Sealing Technique!"

Hiss!

Spirit energy surged out, burning the paper, and Xu Xiaoshou fell into deep thought.

What does it mean, Sealing Technique?

Is it related to the final with Mo Mo?

Currently, the only thing related to this is the upcoming final, and without a doubt, his opponent will be Mo Mo...

"Speaking of which, no one has really seen the abilities of the outer courtyard's senior sister..."

"Every opponent is knocked off the stage with a few strikes. Could it be related to this 'Sealing Technique'?"

"Is this also an innate elemental power?"

"But how does it seal? Seal spirit energy?"

The letter brought more questions, so Xu Xiaoshou decided not to think about it.

If it really is a spirit energy seal, it wouldn't have much effect on him.

Currently, he almost doesn't use spirit energy in combat, except for the four sword techniques of "White Cloud Drifts."

Even if he really lacks spirit energy, he can take a spirit refining pill, and in at most half a second, he can recover without any issues.

"Call me for the final."

He told the staff members and closed his eyes again, sensing the sword intent.

The staff members quickly agreed and sat down to drink tea.

But before the teacup was lifted, it started to tremble, and a mysterious sword intent rose, spilling the tea.

The two staff members looked at each other speechlessly.

"Suspected, passive value, +2."

Xu Xiaoshou, who was meditating with his eyes closed, smiled faintly, and the teacup trembled even more.

"Suspected, passive value, +2, +2, +2, +2..."

...

Snap!

At the edge of the stage, Mo Mo slapped out with her left hand, and the bulky opponent fell off the stage. Xiao Qiuxiu's voice rang out at the right moment.

The audience was filled with exclamations of amazement, and everyone had an expression of surprise and understanding.

"Again, with just one left hand, Mo Senior Sister really... is too strong!"

"Right, even in the semifinals, no one could force Mo Senior Sister to use her right hand holding the bronze furnace. This is incredible!"

"Speaking of which, what is that small bronze furnace? I haven't seen Mo Senior Sister use it yet!"

"Who knows, maybe holding such an object keeps her right hand from moving recklessly, giving opponents a glimmer of hope..."

"Um... she's too strong. I wonder if Xu Xiaoshou can force her to use both hands..."

Mo Mo stood on the stage, her white clothes fluttering.

Strictly speaking, her appearance was not outstanding, even ordinary.

But under a series of halos, no one could ignore this woman.

Zhang Xinxiong's expression changed, and he turned his head and said, "Mo Mo is very strong. If we were both at the early Yuan Ting realm, I might not be able to beat her."

He paused and added, "In a prolonged battle."

Liu was shocked.

Even after the intense battle between Xu Xiaoshou and Mu Zixi, Zhang Xinxiong didn't comment much, but he highly praised this ordinary-looking woman...

"So, when fighting Mo Senior Sister, it must be a quick battle?"

Zhang Xinxiong nodded, "Yes! Each of her attacks has a special effect that reduces the opponent's abilities. It's very unique, and I can't figure out what ability it is."

"Is it Mo Senior Sister's innate elemental power?"

"Maybe..."

Liu fell silent. What kind of special ability is this!

Among innate experts, the most awakened are the five elements. The more unique the attribute, the more troublesome it is.

Of course, the premise is that you know how to use it. Otherwise, you might as well hope to awaken the mainstream five elements!

Mo Mo belongs to this kind of genius. Her bizarre ability to weaken opponents, combined with her agile movements, makes her invincible in prolonged battles.

Liu recalled the scene of the breakout match and Xu Xiaoshou's battle, and said, "What about the final, Brother Xiong?"

"Innate physical body..."

Zhang Xinxiong shook his head, the image of the "reverse sword control" oddity floating in his mind, and he chuckled.

He couldn't understand how such a person made it to the final.

Perhaps, there really are "lucky ones"!

He slowly shook his head, "Xu Xiaoshou... has no future!"