Chapter 5

Zhang Tao used the classic sword technique 'Lightning Thirteen Strikes,' while Huang Yongzhi used the recently very popular 'Whispering Blade Technique.'

One sought speed with his sword, the other sought slowness with his blade.

One attacked fiercely, the other defended steadily, they were two extremes.

After several dozen exchanges, Huang Yongzhi suddenly changed his move and slashed Zhang Tao's sword out of his hand with a single strike.

Zhang Tao was stunned for a moment, then he acknowledged his defeat with a bitter expression.

"Huang Yongzhi, wins!"

The host announced the result and then asked the five mentors to comment in turn.

The last to comment was the King Yan Hailong, who spoke in a gentle tone, pointing out the shortcomings of both fighters in detail, leaving both contestants pleasantly surprised.

After the comments, the host suddenly said:

"Five mentors, if there is anyone among the eliminated contestants whom you find very regrettable and should not be eliminated so soon, you can use a special privilege called 'Hero, Please Stay.' If more than two mentors use 'Hero, Please Stay,' the eliminated contestant can enter the pending area and continue to have a chance of advancing."

"I said it, it's impossible to eliminate half the people in the first round, there's still this move!"

Mo Shan shouted first, then pointed at Zhang Tao on the stage: "I will use 'Hero, Please Stay!' I think he didn't perform well this time."

Zhang Tao's face showed gratitude, then he looked nervously at the other four mentors.

He Qiming, who played the 'Black Face' role in the show, shook his head without hesitation: "Zhang Tao, your performance today disappointed me, so I will not use the privilege for you."

Of the remaining three mentors, only Jiang Meiqi chose to use the privilege.

"Zhang Tao, unfortunately, you are eliminated."

The host finally announced.

Having failed to make it to the end for two consecutive seasons, and being eliminated in the first round this time, Zhang Tao, a man from the north, could not help but shed tears.

"Maybe I really don't have the talent. After I go back this time, I will consider finding another job."

Before leaving, Zhang Tao said with a dejected expression.

These words resonated with many of the contestants present.

If they couldn't debut successfully this time, most of them would have to give up their dreams and find a job like Zhang Tao.

Not everyone can become a martial star.

...

The competition continued.

Since the first to be eliminated was an old contestant, all the old contestants in the following matches were cautious, but new contestants still kept appearing, defeating the old contestants.

"The next match, Wang Xin vs. Li Xing!"

The host announced loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, two people appeared on the mountain platform, Wang Xin and Li Xing.

"Haha, I'm looking forward to this match."

Seeing the two, Mo Shan suddenly laughed.

Clearly, he had an impression of Li Xing.

"I also want to know where Li Xing gets the confidence to defeat Wang Xin?"

He Qiming also spoke, as he had been embarrassed by Li Xing before, so he had a deeper impression of him.

At the same time, Ning Xiaolin, who was watching from the sidelines, began to feel nervous. Although Li Xing had spoken confidently, she still couldn't believe that Li Xing could defeat Wang Xin.

"Originally, according to my plan, you should have been able to make it to the third round and enter the top thirty. This way, you would not only gain some popularity but also use this performance as a stepping stone to participate in other talent shows, gradually accumulating popularity and strength, and have a chance to debut before graduating in your senior year... Unfortunately, you, this fool, messed everything up!"

Ning Xiaolin thought resentfully.

"Match begins!"

On the stage, the host announced loudly.

Wang Xin pulled out a black gold staff from the weapon rack, as thick as a bowl, two meters long, and weighing sixty-seven pounds.

"What weapon will you use?"

With the staff in hand, Wang Xin's entire demeanor changed, and he looked down on Li Xing.

"I will fight bare-handed."

Li Xing looked at his opponent, both nervous and excited.

"Huh!"

Wang Xin sneered. Before reaching a high level in martial arts, having a weapon was always more advantageous than fighting bare-handed. Li Xing's arrogance made him want to teach him a lesson!

"Come on!"

Wang Xin shouted.

Li Xing did not rush to attack. Relevant information appeared in his mind again:

Wang Xin, 22 years old, most skilled in 'Thirty-Six Sea-Covering Sticks.'

His strength lies in his power and ferocity, while his weakness is...

"You, come over here!"

He stood in place, extending his right hand and beckoning Wang Xin with a gesture that only he understood. On one hand, it was to ease his own tension, and on the other, it was his strategy for this match.

Wang Xin's face flashed with anger, and he charged forward with his black gold staff.

Bang!

A small pit appeared on the stone ground, where Wang Xin's staff had struck.

After dodging the attack, Li Xing did not counterattack but moved his feet and circled around Wang Xin's back.

Wang Xin swung his staff horizontally, the wind howling, and the Dragon Tail technique was used perfectly.

The staff, with its afterimage, swept toward Li Xing's chest. Just when everyone thought Li Xing would be hit, he dodged in a strange posture.

Wang Xin did not stop, continuing to change his moves. The Thirty-Six Sea-Covering Sticks, once unleashed, were like the waves of the sea, layer upon layer, surging and powerful!

Clearly, he had mastered the essence of this staff technique.

However, unexpectedly, Li Xing managed to dodge over a dozen attacks from Wang Xin, each one looking dangerous, but he was like a small boat on the sea, always reappearing after nearly being swallowed by the waves.

"Hmm?"

Mo Shan, the mentor most skilled in lightness and agility, frowned.

"What's wrong?"

He Qiming asked.

Mo Shan: "This Li Xing seems to be using an extremely advanced agility technique!"

"Oh?"

The other mentors turned to look at Mo Shan.

Mo Shan, nicknamed 'Ghost Shadow Pursuit,' had entered the ranks of top martial stars based on his agility, so his insight in this area was undoubtedly excellent. A technique he called 'extremely advanced' was very rare.

"Which agility technique is it?"

Jiang Meiqi asked curiously, as the advanced techniques she knew did not match what Li Xing was using.

"I don't know..." Mo Shan said with a complex expression.

"Huh?"

Jiang Meiqi was first stunned, then widened her eyes, "You mean, this is a new martial art?"

Mo Shan nodded and said solemnly, "Very likely!"

Hearing this, the other mentors immediately became interested.

It was common for new martial arts to appear in talent shows, but a new and advanced martial art was rare.

On the stage, after a long attack, Wang Xin suddenly roared, his arm muscles bulging, his bones cracking, and his body swelling like a giant spirit descending, swinging his black gold staff to create afterimages!

"Sea-Covering Transformation, I didn't expect Wang Xin to have reached this level of the Sea-Covering Staff Technique."

Yan Hailong, sitting in the middle, said with admiration.

After reaching the sixth level of the Thirty-Six Sea-Covering Sticks, one can use the 'Sea-Covering Transformation' technique, which stimulates the acupoints with internal energy, causing the blood to surge and greatly increasing strength in a short time!

"If he had this level of skill last season, he would definitely have made it to the top ten."

He Qiming added, "It looks like Li Xing is in trouble."

"Not necessarily."

Yan Hailong shook his head and said.

"Do you think Li Xing has a chance to win?"

He Qiming turned to Yan Hailong and asked politely.

Yan Hailong smiled and said, "Old contestants have an advantage in momentum over new contestants, but they also have a disadvantage in information. The information about new contestants is unknown, while the strengths of old contestants can be found. If they prepare in advance, they might be able to win with less strength."

"So, Li Xing deliberately chose Wang Xin, and he really came prepared?"

He Qiming thoughtfully turned his gaze back to the stage.

Wang Xin, after using the 'Sea-Covering Transformation,' became overwhelmingly powerful. The heavy iron staff in his hands was like a straw, whirling like a windmill, creating small pits on the ground and scattering stones...

However, facing such an attack, Li Xing was as slippery as an eel, always dodging the attacks at the right moment. His movements were not only fast but also strange and unpredictable.

"Li Xing! Do you only know how to dodge?!"

After nearly a hundred attacks without even touching Li Xing's clothes, Wang Xin was furious and shouted at Li Xing.

Li Xing took the opportunity to create some distance, said nothing more, and again extended his right hand, beckoning Wang Xin with his fingers:

"You, come over here!"