Chapter 55

Ma Tian'er was still cheering, but Hu Jing's eyes already showed concern. Zhang Xiaojiang had been working hard recently, but the opponent was not unprepared. This Hua Wuxiong was specifically skilled at countering archers; it was going to be tough.

Wang Meng saw the situation most clearly. This battle was bound to be lost. Hua Wuxiong was the most composed of the three who had appeared so far. His Iron Claw technique seemed specifically designed to counter archers. The Hengshan Hall would face various types of opponents in the competition and would certainly be well-prepared. This man was likely assigned to deal with archers. This was a pure advantage in strength, and his combat experience was clearly much richer than Zhang Xiaojiang's.

However, sometimes failure is more valuable than victory, especially for Zhang Xiaojiang.

But Zhang Zhenren in the arena didn't think so. He still had one last move—the Bursting Heart Arrow.

He had practiced for half a year to master the Bursting Heart Arrow. His master had said that the Bursting Heart Arrow could penetrate the defenses of body cultivators up to the 15th layer.

As long as he mastered it, he had a chance to win.

Usually carefree, Zhang Xiaojiang didn't want to be a burden. The golden silk iron wire bow burned with abundant yuan energy.

Hua Wuxiong stopped, his expression serious. Seeing the yuan energy level, which was around the 11th or 12th layer, he could barely use the Bursting Heart Arrow. It seemed this fatty had some substance.

If Zhang Xiaojiang used a regular bow, it would be much harder to use the Bursting Heart Arrow, and the attack effect might not be optimal. But the golden silk iron wire bow was different. The yuan energy output method for the Bursting Heart Arrow had clearly been used many times by the previous owner. What is a treasure weapon? It's something that, at such moments, doesn't hinder but smoothly guides.

Zhang Xiaojiang's yuan energy and the golden silk iron wire bow were in perfect harmony. His information and yuan energy reached their peak.

—Bursting Heart Arrow!

Buzz—Boom...

A fierce arrow shot towards Hua Wuxiong. Hua Wuxiong didn't dodge. The speed of the Bursting Heart Arrow made it hard to avoid. The best defense is a good offense.

With a roar, he lunged forward, both claws descending, hitting the glowing Bursting Heart Arrow head-on.

The surging yuan energy was actually blocked by Hua Wuxiong's claws. Roar!

Hua Wuxiong's arm muscles bulged, his body leaning forward, his feet sinking into the ground, but he still held back the most powerful force of the Bursting Heart Arrow. With another roar, his claws suddenly split apart.

Boom...

Zhang Xiaojiang's full attack was torn in half. The iron claws held a piece of the broken arrow, and Hua Wuxiong casually threw it away, his arms showing several scratches.

He didn't expect this fatty to have such strength. If they were at the same yuan energy level, it would be uncertain whether this attack could be blocked.

Seeing his most得意 move being countered, Zhang Xiaojiang was stunned. Suddenly, he raised his bow and arrow.

Hua Wuxiong was startled. Could he shoot another arrow?

"I concede."

Zhang Xiaofat was straightforward, always adhering to the principle of acting within his limits.

Hua Wuxiong's arms were numb. Although he wanted to teach the opponent a lesson, the opponent was the elder's personal disciple. It wouldn't be good to attack after a concession.

"Third match, Hengshan Hall wins."

The Hengshan Hall side erupted in cheers, but the others were thoughtful and didn't join in.

"This little fatty has good talent. He can use the Bursting Heart Arrow so well with only 11th-layer yuan energy."

Ming Ren turned and said.

Li Tianyi smiled, "It's acceptable, but his courage is still as small as before."

The Lingyin Four Tigers couldn't help but chuckle. This fatty was quite something. His ultimate move was countered, and he immediately conceded. How straightforward! Anyone else would try to hold on a bit longer, at least for the sake of face.

Clearly, they didn't understand Zhang Zhenren well. Face? What was that? Safety first!

Hu Jing glanced at Zhang Xiaojiang, "You don't look too upset. I won't comfort you then."

Zhang Xiaojiang immediately put on a sad face, "Jingjing, I feel so guilty, my heart is breaking. My hard-practiced ultimate move was so easily countered. Let me cry in your warm embrace."

Ma Tian'er, who was about to comfort the little fatty, covered her mouth. This... didn't seem necessary.

"Alright, do your best. I'll take the next one."

Wang Meng said.

Hu Jing shook her head, "I'll take this one, you save the best for last!"

Wang Meng shrugged indifferently, "Fine, do as you please."

He was much more confident in Hu Jing than in Zhang Xiaojiang. This girl never made empty threats.

"Senior Brother, how about I lend Xiaotian to Jingjie? She's sure to win," Ma Tian'er said.

Wang Meng couldn't help but laugh, "You little brat, the hall battle can only use your own spirit beast, and you've already used yours."

In fact, Wang Meng had a backup plan. He thought if it really came to the last match, he would lend Lingxi to Ma Tian'er. But it turned out Ma Tian'er had her own spirit beast, and its level was just a notch below Jinxi, with better potential.

Lingxi wasn't a top-tier spirit beast, but because of its five transformations, it had this kind of power. If another spirit beast could have five transformations, it would probably be a divine beast.

"The fourth match, Leiguang Hall's contestant is Hu Jing, and Hengshan Hall's is... Wu Dongjin."

Wu Dongjin used dual scythes. The advantage of a body cultivator was that they didn't need to worry about defense, just focus on killing. The two scythes were incredibly sharp, like the blades of a mantis.

Wu Dongjin licked the sharp scythe blade, leering at Hu Jing. Hu Jing's beauty might not be as dazzling as Yang Ying's, but it had its own unique charm. No wonder the people around them immediately widened their eyes, staring at the master sister of Feifeng Hall, which not everyone dared to do.

This was Hu Jing's first time facing such a situation, but she was like a seasoned veteran, completely unaffected by the outside world, and still maintained the demeanor of a talisman cultivator.

"Please," her voice was as calm as always.

Hu Jing's talent, even in Wang Meng's eyes, was considered outstanding. Her strength didn't just lie in her cultivation talent but in her control of her emotions. This was a comprehensive advantage, and such people were more likely to achieve great things.

As soon as the battle began, Wu Dongjin charged without hesitation, his sharp dual scythes aiming at Hu Jing. Hu Jing flipped her hand, throwing two talismans at the opponent while maintaining her distance.

Wu Dongjin's lips curled into a sneer. This yuan energy level wasn't much better than the fatty's. The earlier the stage, the more obvious the advantage of body cultivators. Talisman cultivators only showed their strength in the middle stages. These mere talismans were just a last-ditch effort, not as threatening as the fatty's Bursting Arrow.

Bang... Bang...

The two fire talismans were shattered by Wu Dongjin's scythes. "Little beauty, let's get intimate!"

Wu Dongjin blocked Hu Jing's angles, his dual scythes attacking.