Chapter 72

"Xuan Ji Yan Lang Bo!"

Just as Bai Caiyi's slender figure staggered backward, An Long's figure moved like a ghost, instantly appearing behind Du Shaofu. Xuan Qi surged violently, and waves of energy fluctuations enveloped Du Shaofu, the terrifying energy fluctuations even stronger than those of Bai Caiyi.

"Almost at the peak of the innate realm, nearing the perfect stage, right?"

The experts from the various major families at the head table were moved. An Long's true cultivation level was actually a few steps higher than Bai Caiyi, at the peak of the innate realm, almost reaching the perfect stage. Such a cultivation level was absolutely considered the top among the same generation in the Five Major Families of Stone City.

Feeling the energy fluctuations behind him, Du Shaofu quickly turned around, a slight smile on his lips. Just as the energy fluctuations approached him, he finally made his move. A faint golden light enveloped his fist, like a dazzling light ball, and with one punch, he directly smashed into the energy fluctuations.

"Boom!"

The space trembled, and the energy fluctuations were directly shattered by Du Shaofu's punch, turning into fragments that dissipated in the surroundings.

An Long appeared in front of Du Shaofu, his face showing a sinister smile. He had already formed the final hand seal, his body radiating Xuan Qi, with faint traces of rune fluctuations. Then, the Xuan Qi condensed into an energy spear in front of him.

"Gun of Breaking the Gorge!"

An Long lightly shouted, the energy spear in his hand piercing directly toward Du Shaofu's chest. At such close range, he didn't believe Du Shaofu could still resist. This time, he was determined to enter the Thunder Pool. Over the years, his goal had been to become the strongest among all his peers, and he indeed had the strength to do so.

"Chi chi!"

But everything was beyond An Long's expectations. Just as his thoughts had not yet faded, the energy spear he had condensed suddenly stopped, firmly held in Du Shaofu's hand, unable to advance any further.

"Break!"

A low, deep shout came from Du Shaofu's mouth. He tightly gripped the energy spear, golden light and runes spreading, the energy spear's fluctuations persisting. Finally, it was directly shattered in Du Shaofu's hand, turning into fragments.

"Chi!"

Du Shaofu's figure charged forward like a fierce beast, with an unstoppable force, grabbing An Long and throwing him out of the circle. In the midst of the shocked gazes of the surrounding crowd, An Long was heavily thrown out of the circle.

"Boom!"

Instantly, a loud sound echoed on the square, stones flying and cracks spreading from the dust.

Then, An Long appeared in the crowd's view, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face ashen.

Perhaps he never imagined that everything he had planned would turn into a fantasy. No matter how he calculated, he had not anticipated that Du Shaofu's strength was so formidable that he could not match it, and everything he had planned was ruthlessly destroyed by Du Shaofu.

"Big Brother Shaofu, well done."

In the Du family's formation, Du Yu, Du Xue, and the younger generation were沸腾, the scene in the arena stirring their hearts.

Du Zhenwu, Du Zhixiong, and other Du family experts, after being stunned, were all pleasantly surprised.

Only the An family members had an indescribable look of embarrassment, also being stunned and dazed.

"Du Shaofu, well done!"

Around the square, the domineering purple-robed youth made the onlookers burst into thunderous cheers.

"I won't be your opponent."

Bai Caiyi wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes glancing at Du Shaofu, then turned and left.

Du Shaofu smiled and turned back, looking at the stunned Bai Mei, saying, "Don't worry, I will protect you."

"Um."

Bai Mei nodded woodenly, then slowly approached. The tall figure gave her an indescribable sense of security.

"Bang bang bang!"

The confrontation between the Ye family and the Qin family continued, with contestants from both families continuously being eliminated. The remaining contestants were few.

Qin Xiaolu and Ye Zijin were locked in a fierce battle. Qin Xiaolu's long sword moved like a snake emerging from a cave, her sword techniques powerful. Although she had been defeated by Du Shaofu in one move last time, it didn't mean she was weak. On the contrary, she was very strong, at least among her peers.

Ye Zijin was also very strong. She seemed to have made another breakthrough recently, reaching the profound stage of the innate realm. The strange long whip in her hand, like a flying dragon, was no less powerful than Qin Xiaolu's, and as time passed, she gradually gained the upper hand.

"You go deal with the others. She's mine. You can't defeat her."

Cao Qitai finally moved, taking advantage of the moment when Qin Xiaolu and Ye Zijin were pushed back by each other's moves, he appeared beside Qin Xiaolu, his face showing a faint smile as he looked at Ye Zijin.

Qin Xiaolu looked at Ye Zijin, then at Cao Qitai, lightly biting her lip, and turned to retreat, heading toward the Ye family members who were entangled with the Qin family contestants.

It had to be said that the overall strength of the younger generation of the Ye family was indeed stronger than that of the same generation in the other major families, always maintaining an absolute advantage.

However, with Qin Xiaolu's involvement, the younger generation of the Ye family was immediately suppressed.

"Miss Ye, why don't you withdraw? You're not my opponent."

Cao Qitai's pleasant voice echoed, his smile and handsome appearance, combined with his outstanding strength, made him stand out in the arena.

"Just try, I want to see for myself." Ye Zijin gritted her teeth, her expression tense.

"Why go through this? I really don't want to hurt you." Cao Qitai smiled, his expression slightly regretful.

"I said, I want to try."

As she spoke, the strange long whip in Ye Zijin's hand suddenly shot out, piercing toward Cao Qitai. The whip, enhanced by Xuan Qi, tore through the air, reaching Cao Qitai in an instant.

Facing Ye Zijin's sudden attack, Cao Qitai did not move. However, just as the whip was about to hit him, his long robe fluttered, and his body suddenly swayed, disappearing in an instant.

Seeing the figure in front of her suddenly disappear, Ye Zijin's pupils constricted. Without hesitation, the strange whip spun around and lashed out behind her.

At that moment, a palm print precisely struck the strange whip, deflecting it and pushing it away. A cold force seemed to wrap around it, almost making Ye Zijin lose her grip. She tightly held the whip with Xuan Qi, but the immense force from the whip's penetration split her palm, blood streaming from her hand.

"Thud thud!"

Ye Zijin's slender figure was pushed back several steps, her face pale, a serious look in her eyes. "I can't defeat you, you win."

As she spoke, Ye Zijin turned and walked directly to Du Shaofu, who was quietly watching from the side.

Du Shaofu's eyes slightly raised, about to speak, when several low,闷闷的闷响 came from the side. With Qin Xiaolu's involvement, the remaining young generation of the Ye family were all defeated. Qin Xiaolu defeated many, and the remaining were overwhelmed by the Qin family contestants. However, the remaining few from the Qin family were also unable to continue fighting.

"I was just bullied. I think you should help me get back at them, right? It's up to you, you must win." Her red lips slightly parted, and as she spoke, Ye Zijin gave Du Shaofu a rather provocative smile, her graceful figure walking out of the circle.

In the entire arena, only Du Shaofu, Qin Xiaolu, Cao Qitai, and the unexpected Bai Mei remained.