Chapter 39

Previously, Zhong Zhenhai had only used the strength of a Flesh Body Realm martial artist to fight against Wei Jingshan, and indeed, he was no match for Wei Jingshan. However, even though there was a gap between them, it was not significant. Now that Zhong Zhenhai has revealed the strength of a True Qi Realm martial artist, the situation has changed dramatically.

Zhong Zhenhai, who had been at a disadvantage, let out a long howl, with True Qi surging within his body, making his sword techniques far more powerful than before, on a completely different level. In just three rounds, Wei Jingshan was forced to the edge.

"Good for you, Zhong Zhenhai, to have quietly advanced to the True Qi Realm. I don't feel wronged by losing to you. You will definitely be the first in this year's Outer Sect Disciple Competition!"

Wei Jingshan laughed bitterly, originally thinking that his breakthrough in sword techniques would make him the top Outer Sect Disciple. But now it was clear that he had overestimated himself. Just Zhong Zhenhai alone was enough to make him feel suffocated.

Martial artists of the Flesh Body Realm and the True Qi Realm are on completely different levels. Even a newly advanced True Qi Realm martial artist has the strength of over ten thousand pounds in one hand. Zhong Zhenhai has the strength of twelve thousand pounds in one hand. Even Li Shengxiong's strength cannot compare to Zhong Zhenhai's.

"You're right, losing to me is normal. I have been patient for so long, just to become the top Outer Sect Disciple!"

Zhong Zhenhai doesn't really care about the Qi Condensation Pill, but a low-grade sword technique is still very attractive. Even as an Inner Sect Disciple, a low-grade sword technique is not easily obtained. Moreover, Zhong Zhenhai has been suppressed for a long time and is already on the verge of going crazy.

If it had been discovered earlier that he was a True Qi Realm martial artist, he could have been prevented from participating in the Outer Sect Disciple Competition. Unfortunately, it's too late now. Since he has already participated, he cannot be made to withdraw. After all, he has not registered as an Inner Sect Disciple and is still considered an Outer Sect Disciple.

Furthermore, Zhong Zhenhai's next opponent is Ling Dao, and the elders are naturally delighted by this. Now, there are only Ling Dao, Xia Xinruo, and Zhong Zhenhai left. They naturally hope that Zhong Zhenhai will defeat Ling Dao first, and the lower Ling Dao's ranking, the better.

Zhong Zhenhai quickly defeated Wei Jingshan and became the winner of this decisive battle. Wei Jingshan walked down with a bitter smile, originally hoping to compete for the first place, but now he didn't even make the top three. While he was making progress, others were making even greater progress.

"Very good, all three of you are excellent! The sect will definitely cultivate you vigorously. Take a rest for a moment, and the next match will be between Zhong Zhenhai and Ling Dao!"

Deputy Sect Leader Zhuang Xin's gaze swept over Ling Dao, Xia Xinruo, and Zhong Zhenhai in turn. Zhuang Xin was most concerned about Xia Xinruo, followed by Ling Dao, and lastly Zhong Zhenhai. Since Zhong Zhenhai is already a True Qi Realm martial artist, achieving such results is normal.

So far, Zhuang Xin still finds it hard to see through Ling Dao, which is why he has a high regard for him. Xia Xinruo, on the other hand, is highly valued because of her superior talent. For a tenth-grade force like the Sky-Splitting Sword Sect, a genius with superior talent is extremely rare.

"Damn, I didn't expect him to reach this point!"

"It's no use. Once he becomes an Inner Sect Disciple, it will be his end!"

Su Lun and Zhou Xing were also standing in the arena. They didn't even make it into the top hundred, and seeing Ling Dao's outstanding performance, they naturally felt a deep hatred. Zhou Xing originally had a chance to become one of the top hundred, but unfortunately, he encountered Li Shengxiong and was defeated in one strike.

"My brother is already preparing to take charge for me, but since he is an Inner Sect Disciple, it's not appropriate for him to act against Outer Sect Disciples. Once that kid breaks through to the True Qi Realm, it will be the beginning of his tragic life!"

Zhou Xing's brother, Zhou Xinghe, is a big figure among the Inner Sect Disciples, and dealing with one Ling Dao would be easy for him. As for Zhou Xing himself, he is no longer on the same level as Ling Dao.

"Ling Dao, Zhong Zhenhai, please come to the arena!"

After a while, the elder's voice finally rang out, and all the Outer Sect Disciples were invigorated. The match between Ling Dao and Zhong Zhenhai is the second-to-last match in this year's Outer Sect Disciple Competition. Whoever wins will compete with Xia Xinruo for the championship.

Ling Dao, who was previously not well-known, can be considered a nobody. However, this year's Outer Sect Disciple Competition has made him famous throughout the Outer Sect. He has overcome numerous challenges and finally reached this point. Even if he loses to Zhong Zhenhai now, he will still be the third senior disciple among the Outer Sect Disciples.

"Too bad, if Zhong Zhenhai wasn't a True Qi Realm martial artist, he might still have a chance to win. A Flesh Body Realm martial artist simply can't match a True Qi Realm martial artist, especially since Zhong Zhenhai was already very strong in the Flesh Body Realm!"

Teng Shaofeng once fought a True Qi Realm martial artist and did not lose, but that was only because the True Qi Realm martial artist was very weak. Zhong Zhenhai, although just newly advanced to the True Qi Realm, is definitely not a weakling.

"Silent but shocking, your sword technique is indeed good. If I were only in the Flesh Body Realm, I wouldn't have absolute confidence in defeating you. But now, you are bound to lose!"

No one thought Zhong Zhenhai was being arrogant when he said this. As a True Qi Realm martial artist, he indeed has the capital to look down on Flesh Body Realm martial artists. Just think about the difference in treatment between Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples in the Sky-Splitting Sword Sect, and you can understand the gap between the Flesh Body Realm and the True Qi Realm.

"Don't persist blindly. To have reached this point, even if my brother were in heaven, he would be smiling. You are not a match for a True Qi Realm martial artist now, but I believe that given time, you will also break through to the True Qi Realm!"

Jiang Ren's voice was very low, perhaps only he could hear it. Looking at Ling Dao standing in the arena, he felt a bit emotional. In such a short time, Ling Dao had grown to this level. When Ling Dao first arrived, he was only at the Bone Tempering Realm.

Perhaps moved by his thoughts, Ling Dao also glanced at Jiang Ren. He could see the worry in Jiang Ren's eyes and smiled, nodding to him, his face full of confidence, as if to say he would definitely win!

"Draw your sword! So what if you're a True Qi Realm martial artist? I believe I can defeat you!"

Back then, Ling Dao wasn't even a Body Tempering Realm martial artist, but he used the Free and Easy Sword to kill a True Qi Realm martial artist. Although it was due to the True Qi Realm martial artist's carelessness, he is not the same person he was back then. At the Blood Condensation Realm, he is fully qualified to fight a True Qi Realm martial artist!

"Ha ha... Did I hear that right? You can defeat me? Fine, I want to see how you will defeat me!"

Being so despised by Ling Dao, Zhong Zhenhai laughed in anger. He circulated the True Qi within his body, suddenly drew out his fine steel sword, and charged at Ling Dao!