Chapter 26

In the third round of the competition, Wang Chen unexpectedly had a bye, which made him quite relaxed and also drew the envy of many people!

Such a bye was simply a stroke of luck for him, allowing him to directly enter the semi-finals, taking another step closer to Donglin Mountain.

This round of the competition was almost uninteresting. Perhaps to promote the talents of the Han family, the match arrangements seemed somewhat unfair. Han Yuxuan, Han Yu, and Han Jin faced their respective opponents, with a significant disparity in strength. It was essentially just a formality, and their opponents were quickly defeated, sending them into the semi-finals, which made the atmosphere somewhat cold.

Immediately following, a crucial round of the competition began. In the final four, Wang Chen, as expected, drew Han Yu as his opponent.

"Little bastard, this time you won't escape death!" Han Feng, who heard the result, was the first to cheer, looking at Wang Chen with a resentful gaze, the one who had made him lose face.

"Brother Chen!" Standing beside Wang Chen, Tang Ming began to worry. Han Yu was a strong third-ranked fighter among the young generation of the Han family, and more importantly, the grudge between him and Wang Chen was well-known, and anyone could guess what he might do.

"Why don't you just not participate? It's enough already!" Seeing Wang Chen's determined expression, Tang Ming became even more anxious.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful!" Wang Chen patted Tang Ming's shoulder and said in a deep voice, his eyes looking toward Han Yu.

At that moment, Han Yu was looking at him with a vicious gaze. Instantly, their eyes met in the air, and an invisible battle had already begun.

In the arena, there was much discussion, and many people looked at Wang Chen with a hint of worry. The grudge between him and Han Yu was well-known, and before the match, Han Yu had already declared that Wang Chen should pray not to meet him. It was clear what he meant.

On the stage, the Han family's grand elder also showed a vicious expression, with a hint of a cold smile, while only Han Tianren slightly frowned.

The spectators from various places seemed unaware of the reason, eagerly awaiting the start of the match.

The first match was between Han Yuxuan and Han Jin, the two closest young talents of the Han family finally facing each other.

Today, Han Yuxuan was still wearing a white long dress, which accentuated her slender and graceful figure, standing tall and elegant.

At that moment, she held a long sword, standing calmly in the arena, looking like a fairy from the heavens, ethereal and untouchable, giving people a sense of inviolability!

This appearance instantly won the hearts of all the men present. In the arena, whether they were Han family disciples or young men who came to watch, their eyes sparkled with admiration when they saw her.

"Tsk tsk tsk... The young miss is truly beautiful!" Tang Ming, standing beside Wang Chen, couldn't help but drool and mutter to himself.

Wang Chen, however, remained relatively calm. Looking at the woman who seemed like a fairy, he frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with a complex expression, as if recalling something that happened two years ago.

Han Jin was also wearing a white long robe today, looking refined and elegant, with a calm expression and a faint smile on his lips, showing no signs of pressure.

For someone of his exceptional talent, whether he won or lost this match was already unimportant. At just seventeen, he had already reached the peak of the eighth stage of Body Tempering, and was about to break through to the ninth stage. Such a person was highly sought after by any sect, including Donglin Mountain. It could be said that Han Jin and Han Yuxuan had already been included in the selection list without any unexpected events.

Therefore, they had no psychological burden.

The match began, and Han Yuxuan made the first move.

"Autumn Water Sword!"

Han Yuxuan held a delicate and fine sword, moving gracefully, her steps light and her posture elegant. Her sword techniques were light and refined, and every move she made was elegant and transcendent, captivating countless people. They even ignored Han Jin's presence.

The sword shadows filled the sky, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound. The cold sword qi instantly spread throughout the arena! At the same time, Han Yuxuan's aura suddenly soared to its peak, and her true essence power burst forth, causing a faint white glow to appear on her sword!

"Heaven, ninth stage of Body Tempering!" Finally, someone on the stage exclaimed.

Han Tianren and the two elders of the Han family also had their eyes light up with intense heat!

Even the middle-aged man and the woman who had been sitting there without much reaction couldn't help but be startled.

Ninth stage of Body Tempering, yes, Han Yuxuan had actually reached the ninth stage of Body Tempering. Only by reaching the ninth stage of Body Tempering and beginning to practice qi and focus the mind could such terrifying true essence power be unleashed. The white glow covering the sword was the true essence power.

At just sixteen, breaking through to the ninth stage of Body Tempering was a rare existence in the entire Tianfeng Kingdom, with only a few fingers' worth. The Han family had produced such an outstanding person.

Perhaps because the previous battles were too easy, Han Yuxuan didn't need to use her full strength to win. Now, facing Han Jin, she used her full strength to win as quickly as possible.

The crowd below was boiling. Too many shocking things had happened today, first Wang Chen, and now Han Yuxuan. What did it mean to break through to the ninth stage of Body Tempering at such a young age? Everyone knew this, meaning that Han Yuxuan's future was limitless, and Donglin Mountain would not miss such talent, otherwise it would be their loss.

Han Jin, who was originally facing Han Yuxuan, suddenly felt the change in her, his face showing a hint of surprise, followed by a bitter smile.

He originally had the ability to fight, but now it seemed he had no chance of winning.

The ninth stage of Body Tempering and the peak of the eighth stage of Body Tempering, though only a step apart, were worlds apart! If one was a river, the other was a surging river, and they were not on the same level.

Moreover, the martial techniques Han Yuxuan mastered were the best of the Han family, such as the Autumn Water Sword, which was a low-grade Xuan-level sword manual and one of the best in the Han family.

Under such circumstances, Han Jin quickly fell into a disadvantage, struggling to cope, looking quite miserable!

It didn't take long for him to have to admit defeat helplessly!

No one mocked his defeat; instead, they deeply admired him. Being able to hold out for so long against Han Yuxuan, who was at the ninth stage of Body Tempering, was a matter of honor.

The match ended, and the arena erupted in cheers. The Han family's beautiful and talented young girl once again captured everyone's hearts! At the same time, a wave of exclamations came from the stands. With such a girl, the Han family would surely not decline, and even Han Tianren's eyes showed a hint of envy.

Before the cheers could subside, the second match began immediately.

This focal match instantly shifted the atmosphere from the previous excitement to a tense one. How would the confrontation between Wang Chen, the rising star, and Han Yu, the absolute strong fighter among the young generation of the Han family, unfold?

How would their grudge end? Everything became a point of interest. Thinking of the gap between the two, everyone looked at Wang Chen with a hint of pity!