Chapter 32: Chapter 32: The Final Battle

After winning, Lu Qingqing flew down from the stage, sat down at her original spot.

The Lu Family members also congratulated her one by one, their faces filled with joy.

Next up was Chen Wuluo’s battle against Lin Ye.

The two had not been on stage for long when Chen Wuluo quickly secured a victory, earning another point for the Chen Family.

The Chen Family members were very proud of themselves.

Then, the second seeds from each family began their battles.

“Next battle, Lu Li versus Wang Chi.”

Upon the command, both contenders flew onto the high platform.

After the battle began.

Lu Li unleashed the Aminokaze sword, exerting full force from the start and charging at his opponent.

It only took a few rounds for his opponent to be overwhelmed and soon unable to defend himself, conceding defeat.

Returning to his spot, faced with the Lu Family’s praises, he simply smiled faintly and began to meditate.

Soon, the final battle was upon them.

Chen Tianqi vs. Lin Hui.

The two engaged in intense combat.

In the end, Lin Hui narrowly claimed victory.

At this time, a trace of gloom appeared on the faces of the Chen Family members.

“That young man is quite peculiar.”

Now that the Chen Family and the Lu Family had the same score, if something unexpected happened next…

Thinking of this, the Chen Family members looked sharply at Lu Li.

Lu Li glanced at them, a hint of chill flashing deep in his eyes.

Time slowly passed.

Before long, the third day arrived.

At dawn, the rising sun bathed everything in golden light.

Everyone opened their eyes, their hearts stirred.

Today would ultimately determine which family would take first place.

Lu Hongchang and Chen Mo nodded, flying onto the platform.

“The first match, Chen Wuluo versus Lu Qingqing.”

Both loudly declared, their voices echoing across the entire island.

Afterward, they both returned below the platform.

Hearing that Lu Qingqing would face Chen Wuluo, the Lu Family members showed a bit of worry on their faces.

Lu Yuling’s expression was even a bit panicky, she had heard that this person possessed a very powerful spirit beast, and Sister Qing Qing might not be able to compete.

As far as she knew, Lu Qingqing’s Green Spirit Python had just reached the fourth layer of Qi Cultivation, hardly a significant asset.

“Don’t worry, even if the fourth sister is defeated, she will retreat unharmed.”

Seeing this, Lu Li spoke to comfort her.

Lu Yuling nodded at his words, yet concern still lingered deep in her eyes.

In contrast, the Chen Family members appeared relaxed and confident, seemingly well-prepared.

Chen Tianqi and Chen Mo’s lips were tinged with a hint of coldness.

While everyone had different thoughts in their minds, Lu Qingqing stood up and lightly leapt onto the platform.

Her flowing black hair fluttered in the wind, and her white robe fell like a waterfall, portraying an ethereal and graceful figure.

Chen Wuluo also jumped onto the platform, believing himself to be suave, the smile on his face sinister.

“Lu Qingqing, you are no match for me, just concede defeat now. Magic artifacts can be unforgiving, and it would be unfortunate if you were hurt…”

“Hmph, spare the chatter!”

Lu Qingqing coldly snorted, responding with a fiery red flying sword.

The sword’s body emitted bursts of rainbow light, sending forth an extremely fierce aura.

“Kill…”

She channeled her mana, her sword qi slashing towards him like lightning.

It reached him in just an instant.

Chen Wuluo scoffed dismissively.

A pitch-black flying sword appeared out of thin air, releasing a strong aura that quickly met her flying sword.

“Boom…”

With a loud clash, the fierce mana dispersed wildly.

Waves rippled across the surrounding array light screen as if tides were spreading outwards.

With that strike, the fiery red flying sword was forced back several meters.

Evidently, Lu Qingqing’s initial plight was not optimistic.

Seeing this, Lu Yuling and the others grew even more worried.

Conversely, the expressions of the Chen Family were filled with assured victory, as if they had already secured first place in their minds.

On the platform, seeing her first strike fail, Lu Qingqing fully powered up the flying sword.

Her sword tip emitted sword qi several feet long, seemingly slashing through the fabric of space.

“Kill!”

She once again controlled the flying sword to slice forward, the fierce aura causing the array to fluctuate.

Chen Wuluo remained at ease, directly retrieving a contracted spirit beast from his Spiritual Beast Bag.

A snow-white wolf-like Demon Beast instantly appeared on the platform.

The Demon Wolf stood three meters tall, its fur brilliantly white and emitting an extremely strong Demon Energy.

This Demon Beast had stepped into the tenth layer of Qi Cultivation.

The cultivators from various families below the stage all wore faces of surprise.

“I had heard long ago that the Chen Family had been preparing for this for over a decade.”

“This Demon Beast must have consumed tens of thousands of Spirit Stones to rapidly reach this realm, what a grand gesture!”

An elder leading the Wang Family’s team couldn’t help but speak.

Lu Li looked at the Demon Wolf on the stage, his expression cold and severe.

Demon Beasts generally have very long lifespans, but their improvement is rather difficult.

Only by feeding them Spiritual Objects regardless of the cost can one swiftly enhance their cultivation.

Considering Iron Pillar, the resources consumed were only more and not less compared to the opponent, and that was how it quickly caught up.

In the moment the Demon Wolf appeared,

the situation on the stage suddenly changed.

Lu Qingqing’s heart tightened.

Her spirit beast’s cultivation was not enough, releasing it would only be a burden.

She gritted her teeth, her entire body’s Mana recklessly stimulated, as the fiery red Flying Sword transformed into a phoenix shadow and charged toward Chen Wuluo.

For her, the only chance was a full-powered strike, capturing the king first to capture the thief.

Seeing this, Chen Wuluo smirked disdainfully.

He obviously knew the opponent’s plan and directly exerted his full power, bringing out his Flying Sword to meet the fiery phoenix illusion.

The Demon Wolf too leapt into the air, striking toward the sky.

“Sizzle…”

A piercing shriek resounded, chaotic Mana wildly dispersed, and the surrounding Array Light Screen started shaking violently.

The two Flying Swords entangled fiercely in the void, and at that moment the Demon Wolf struck out with a paw, its strong Demon Energy impacting upon the blade of the sword.

Lu Qingqing’s face turned pale, a trace of cold sweat appearing on her face.

The fiery phoenix illusion only managed to hold on for a few breaths before it was shattered.

“I…”

Just as she was about to concede defeat,

Chen Wuluo suddenly controlled his Flying Sword and attacked.

In just an instant, it was nearly above Lu Qingqing’s head.

If this strike were to fall, she would likely be decapitated in an instant.

“Chen Wuluo, you’re courting death!”

Seeing this, Lu Hongchang became instantly furious, quickly performing the hand signals, preparing to open the Array.

But this would also take a few moments, if…

The remaining members of the Lu Family were also extremely angry, watching Chen Wuluo on the stage.

Lu Yuling’s heart was filled with extreme anger, her face flushed red.

Her voice trembling slightly, she asked, “Sister Qing Qing won’t be hurt, right?”

Lu Li watched Chen Wuluo on the stage, his gaze cold to the extreme, while also feeling somewhat puzzled inside.

“Could it be that our ancestor didn’t give Fourth Sister some life-saving items?”

While the Lu Family was consumed by rage, the Chen Family’s people each revealed a slight smile.

It would be great if they could “accidentally” eliminate the opponent’s Foundation Establishment Seed.

The cultivators from the other two families all wore expressions of watching a good show.

Just as Lu Hongchang activated the Array, a sudden change occurred on the stage.

With the Flying Sword close at hand, Lu Qingqing’s heart was filled with rage, yet her expression remained unchanged.

She directly took out a Vajra Spirit Guarding Talisman from her Storage Bag.

Under the instant stimulation of Mana, a golden light shield formed, encompassing her within.

“Bang…”

The Flying Sword struck against the light shield, causing ripples to burst forth, but it was unable to break through.

“I concede…”

Lu Qingqing reluctantly spat out a few words.

Seeing his strike was unsuccessful, Chen Wuluo did not attack again.

The previous strike had adhered to the rules, and if he were to forcefully attack again, it might lead to a major battle between the two families on the spot, an unworthy loss.

However, it was excellent to have forced the opponent to use a precious Spirit Talisman.

“Mr. Lu, thanks for the graciousness!”

He smiled slightly, leaping down from the stage.

Amidst the Chen Family’s compliments and cheers, he sat down cross-legged, his lips curling with a hint of ridicule.

At this moment, Lu Hongchang also came onto the stage.

“Qing Qing, are you alright?”

“Sigh… A quite precious Spirit Talisman was used.”

Lu Qingqing looked somewhat despondent.

This Spirit Talisman, valued at over two thousand Spirit Stones once activated, could withstand attacks from Qi Refinement Realm cultivators for several hours, specifically bestowed to her by the ancestor for self-protection.

“As long as you are unharmed, it’s fine, Spirit Stones can be earned again.”

Lu Hongchang was very open-minded.

Saying this, he then accompanied Lu Qingqing back to their original place.

At this moment, the Lu Family members each began to console her.

Lu Li and Lu Yuling also exhaled in relief, thankful the ancestor had been prepared.

Soon, it was time for the final battle.

“Lu Li versus Chen Tianqi.”

As the clan elders of both sides called out, the magic combat was about to begin.