"The match begins!"
With Wu Xinghai's shout, the contestants on the battle stage instantly unleashed their attacks.
However, the gazes of Wu Xinghai and the other two remained fixed on Li Xuan.
There was no other reason; with their strength, they could naturally see the extraordinary nature of Li Xuan, the 'Heaven's Chosen.'
But the next moment, the three of them collectively stiffened.
They saw Li Xuan unleash a punch, and the opponent he was fighting was directly blasted off the stage, unconscious.
It was important to note that Li Xuan's opponent was at the peak of the Hejie realm, yet couldn't even withstand a single punch from Li Xuan.
"I'm going to see Qing'er." Wu Xingyao's expression grew somber. With his words, he vanished instantly.
"Brother Li is too ferocious." At this moment, Li Liqing watched Li Xuan's match and let out a wry smile. Then, with a thought, he bowed deeply to the person who appeared in the void. "Greetings, Master."
"Follow me." Wu Xingyao nodded slightly, then waved his hand, and a spiritual light swept them away, disappearing from their original positions.
"Three years ago, he was only at the mid-level of the Zaojie realm?" Upon hearing Li Liqing's words, Wu Xingyao was also taken aback. To break through a major stage in three years was something even he himself would find difficult.
Moreover, after witnessing Li Xuan's strike, Wu Xingyao likely sensed that Li Xuan had not unleashed his full power.
"Master, is there something wrong with Brother Li?" Li Liqing nodded at this, then asked.
Wu Xingyao shook his head. "It's not that there's something wrong with him, but rather, I want to know what kind of relationship you have with him."
Li Liqing pondered for a moment and said, "Between Brother Li and myself, it's a friendship. To be honest, during my time here, I've been sparring and discussing with Brother Li. I've benefited greatly from him."
"With your strength, do you have the confidence to defeat him?" Wu Xingyao looked at Li Liqing and asked.
Li Liqing hesitated and then shook his head. "If you're talking about defeating Brother Li, then I would be overestimating myself. However, I do have the confidence and courage to fight him."
"Qing'er, I'm not trying to discourage you. You are likely not his opponent. Do you know what kind of feeling he gives me?" Wu Xingyao sighed slightly and said.
Li Liqing looked at Wu Xingyao with some surprise, clearly not understanding the meaning behind his master's words.
Wu Xingyao took a deep breath and slowly said, "Even if I go all out, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to defeat him easily."
Li Liqing's eyes widened, showing utter disbelief.
It was well-known that Wu Xingyao was a peak expert of the Mieshen realm, and as his disciple, Li Liqing knew his master's power even better.
Yet, from his master's own mouth, he had just heard such words.
"Don't you believe me? I wouldn't believe it myself either, but at my current level, the perceptions I have are absolutely accurate. I can only say that the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead; each generation is stronger than the last. Qing'er, I can rest assured knowing you've befriended such a person."
Seeing Li Liqing remain silent, Wu Xingyao smiled and looked towards the sky.
*Yin!*
At that moment, a sword cry suddenly rang out, instantly causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Wu Xingyao's expression changed drastically. With a cry of alarm, he moved and vanished from his spot.
Li Liqing didn't understand what was happening, but he quickly rushed towards the direction of the martial competition.
When Li Liqing arrived, the scene before him instantly shocked him.
On the battle stage, Li Xuan stood holding a spiritual sword, his expression stern as he looked at Wu Xinghai, Wu Xinghui, and his master, Wu Xingyao.
Not far away, a man stood with a pale face.
"Li Xuan wins this match."
"Wu Xinghai of the Martial Hall."
"Wu Xinghui of the Martial Hall."
"Wu Xingyao of the Martial Hall."
"Greetings, fellow Daoist. May I ask the purpose of your visit to our Martial Hall's martial arts tournament?" The moment Wu Xinghai announced the result, three voices suddenly entered Li Xuan's mind.
Li Xuan understood instantly. Wu Xinghai had suddenly asked him to participate in an extra match and had even assigned a powerful expert at the mid-level of the Mieshen realm. It turned out that all of this was deliberately arranged to test his strength.
"Hall Master, this move is perhaps a bit excessive." Li Xuan felt a strange sense of speechlessness in his heart and responded without a good tone.
"Fellow Daoist, this is not a place for conversation. Shall we find another spot?" Wu Xinghai transmitted his thoughts.
"Agreed." Li Xuan nodded slightly, then moved and disappeared with the three of them.