Chapter 61

Across from him, "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu laughed maniacally: "Kid, in the past, my affinity for water elements was insufficient, and I couldn't cultivate this extraordinary technique for a long time. But with this Water Essence Pearl, the Rain Driving Technique came naturally. Tang Gu, I will mourn for your misfortune..."

As he spoke, the azure spirit pearl in mid-air began to spin even faster, and an endless curtain of rain fell, gradually increasing in intensity until it drenched Tang Gu's head and face.

At first, Tang Gu was puzzled, but upon hearing the murmurs of the crowd and seeing the floating azure pearl in front of "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, as well as the wet marks on his body, his heart sank.

"Rain Driving Technique, Water Essence Pearl?"

Since he was on the stage, he was naturally the most drenched. "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu's main target was definitely him.

"Slap!"

Another raindrop fell, landing on his lips, sweet and slightly bitter... This rain was indeed strange!

Tang Gu took a deep breath and was shocked to find that his limbs were gradually weakening, his strength slowly fading. The rain was continuously eroding his combat power.

If this continued, he would collapse in a moment, becoming a fish on someone else's chopping board, at their mercy.

"This can't go on. I must end this quickly!"

In an instant, Tang Gu thought of the best solution, his eyes flashing: "No more hiding, full power!"

"Boom!"

In the next moment, something inside Tang Gu seemed to break, and purple light surged out, enveloping his body. His aura soared, and his strength skyrocketed!

In the blink of an eye, he advanced from the peak of the third level of Qi Dao to the initial stage of the fourth level of Qi Dao!

The same aura of the fourth level of Qi Dao spread, and the entire audience erupted in shock.

"What, another fourth level of Qi Dao!"

"Am I seeing things? He actually broke through to the initial stage of the fourth level of Qi Dao during the battle?"

Someone shook his head, having seen more: "No, he had already broken through to the fourth level of Qi Dao but was hiding it. Good heavens, a newcomer has reached the fourth level of blue Qi so quickly... Truly a prodigy!"

"Our Inner Academy will now have five fourth-level disciples, truly astonishing!"

All the Inner Academy disciples were almost沸腾 (boiling) with excitement. This was even more astonishing than "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu cultivating the Rain Driving Technique.

After all, half a year ago, Tang Gu was just an ordinary outer academy servant boy, with no achievements and not even reaching the first level of Qi Dao.

In just over half a year, he had achieved a terrifying level that even the Inner Academy prodigies couldn't match!

The fourth level of Qi Dao was comparable to some outer academy mentors!

"This battle has become unpredictable. Previously, Senior Brother Tang Gu could defeat 'Thunder King' Fang Jingshuo with only the third level of Qi Dao. Now... at the fourth level of Qi Dao, even if Senior Brother Ye Guyu has the Rain Driving Technique, he can't guarantee a sure win!"

"Let's wait and see. There might be other surprises."

"Right." All the disciples stared at the stage, not blinking.

On the stage, the situation had already changed dramatically.

Ye Guyu had used the Rain Driving Technique, thinking the victory was certain, but the battle took a sudden turn. Tang Gu unexpectedly burst with the power of the fourth level of Qi Dao, adding more uncertainty to the battle.

His face darkened: "You've hidden your strength deeply, but so what? You've just reached the initial stage of the fourth level of Qi Dao, while I have been at the late stage for years. Defeating you is like slaughtering a chicken, effortless!"

As he spoke, he no longer waited, fearing more changes. His figure darted, and an endless rain curtain converged into a dragon in mid-air, roaring toward Tang Gu.

"Fine Rain Collapses the Mountain!"

Seeing this, Tang Gu, who had already decided to end the battle quickly, was more than willing. He was afraid that the opponent would try to evade and prolong the fight. With a loud shout, he bent and curved the Dark Cloud Iron Sword, striking a bolt of purple light toward the water dragon.

"Green Stone Stele Sword Technique... Full Power!"

"Bang!"

A loud noise echoed, and the giant water dragon instantly dissipated, scattering raindrops everywhere on the stage.

The Dark Cloud Iron Sword continued its momentum and struck "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu's chest with a loud thud. Fortunately, at the last moment, he quickly formed a pale yellow copper shield with his left hand, blocking the giant sword.

"Second-grade defensive martial technique, Armor!"

Thinking he was safe, the next moment, a grating "crack" sounded, and the pale yellow copper shield shattered, turning into pale yellow light points that slowly disappeared in the air.

"Boom!"

A dull sound echoed, and "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu was sent flying, spitting out a mouthful of blood mid-air.

The mysterious Green Stone Stele Sword Technique, combined with Tang Gu's full power, was so powerful that even "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, at the late stage of the fourth level of Qi Dao, couldn't withstand it in one move!

Tang Gu's figure flashed, and he reappeared on the left side of "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, slashing another flat sword strike, not missing any opportunity.

He could feel his internal energy rapidly depleting, and although he could still barely hold on, no one knew if he would collapse at any moment. If that happened, no matter how well he performed, the outcome would be clear.

As "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu flew backward, his eyes showed a desperate and venomous look. He barely shifted his body, and then formed three pale yellow shields in front of him to block Tang Gu's sword tip.

But the next moment, the purple light on Tang Gu's sword tip suddenly intensified, and there were three quick strikes.

"Thud, thud, thud..."

Three dull sounds echoed, and the three copper shields shattered simultaneously. The purple light then disappeared. Seeing this, Tang Gu's eyes flashed with determination, and he sheathed his sword, delivering a powerful punch.

"First-grade high-level martial technique, Void Sinking Fist!"

"Crack!"

This punch, "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu could no longer resist, striking his chest directly. The next moment, a crisp and bone-chilling sound of bones breaking echoed in everyone's hearts, like a prelude to death.

The ferocity in "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu's eyes quickly faded, and he fell straight to the other side of the stage, his chest torn like a spider web, spreading rapidly.

The next moment, his clothes made a light "pop" sound and instantly turned to dust, revealing a deep and terrifying red palm print on his bare chest.

At the same time, Tang Gu's head suddenly spun, and his strength drained like a tide.

He gritted his teeth, using the pain from his tongue to stay awake, and staggered toward "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, ready to deliver another punch. Otherwise, if the opponent didn't admit defeat, he might still lose!

However, at that moment, a green figure flashed, and the Inner Academy elder finally recovered from the terrifying battle, blocking Tang Gu and "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu.

He looked at Tang Gu with a smile, clearly shocked by his sudden burst of the fourth level of Qi Dao, nodding repeatedly: "Good, good, good... Truly a promising seed. No need to continue. The winner is clear. I now declare that you are the champion of this year's competition."

Pausing, he added: "I see you are very exhausted. Rest for a day and come back here tomorrow to receive your reward.

But after this, although you have achieved excellent results, you must remain humble and continue to work hard. The trial to the Upper Pavilion next year is the main event. If you can pass it, all the disciples of our martial academy will be proud of you."

"Yes."

Tang Gu felt his head spinning more and more, knowing he couldn't hold on much longer. With the result already clear, he didn't even have time to say goodbye to Yan Shan and Li Youxue below. He immediately leaped, using the last bit of his internal energy to run toward his small wooden house.

Seeing Tang Gu leave, "Snake Hand" Ye Guyu, though unwilling, was relieved to avoid another beating. Lying on the stage with his chest bones shattered, he fainted in pain, losing all consciousness.

The Inner Academy elder glanced at him, then instructed several disciples to carry him to the town hospital for treatment, declaring the end of all battles.

Everyone then began to discuss the many interesting events of this year's Inner Academy competition, slowly dispersing.

The most talked-about, without a doubt, was Tang Gu, the biggest dark horse in the history of the competition, who had instantly become the top of the Inner Academy from a newcomer...

Although the true first of the Inner Academy, "Jade Sword" Ning Qingjun, never appeared, Tang Gu was still the first!

The name "Unparalleled" Tang Gu truly became famous in the Inner Academy!

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