On the arena, Shi Tai saw that Xiao Han's attacks had slowed down and assumed that he was running out of spiritual energy. He laughed smugly, "What's wrong, Xiao Han? Out of strength? My turtle shell isn't so easy to smash!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Han stopped what he was doing, looked at Shi Tai with a leisurely expression, and said with a strange smile, "Indeed, it's a bit strenuous to hit him with your fist."
His eyes narrowed slightly, and he decided to hold nothing back.
Since brute force isn't working, let's try something else.
The Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul within him trembled slightly at that moment. An aura completely different from that of the Eternal Night Monarch quietly spread out. It was an ultimate purity, full of vitality, yet containing a sharpness that could purify all things and Annihilation illusions!
Strands of extremely pure azure spiritual energy, like gentle streams, flowed from Xiao Han's dantian, converging along his meridians towards his fingertips.
He slowly raised his right hand, his fingers forming a sword shape. At his fingertips, a faint bluish light quietly bloomed, like a star silently lighting up in the night, or like the first green shoot emerging from the frozen earth in early spring.
A profound and unfathomable sword intent silently spread out from Xiao Han's center. This sword intent was neither domineering nor sharp; instead, it possessed a gentle and jade-like quality, yet it commanded respect without the slightest disregard.
What is that?
"Such strange energy fluctuations! It's not the shadow power he used before!"
What is he planning? Does he have some other trump card up his sleeve?
All eyes were focused on Xiao Han's fingertips, which were glowing with a bluish light.
Xiao Han took a deep breath, and the "Creation-Heaven-Penetrating Art" within his body was activated to its limit, unleashing the power of the Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul without reservation. In his mind, the profound meaning of the first move of the "Green Lotus Sword Song" flowed through his mind.
"Lotus in Motion!"
He murmured softly and gently pointed his finger forward.
Call out!
A slender cyan sword aura shot out from his fingertip.
This sword energy was completely different from his previous domineering "Annihilation Divine Fist". It was not large, even somewhat weak, and its speed was not fast. It was fleeting, as if a gentle breeze could disperse it. There was no earth-shattering power on the sword energy, only a layer of faint blue light flowing around it, like a clear blue pool, deep and tranquil.
However, this seemingly harmless cyan sword energy caused Shi Tai on the arena, as well as all the highly skilled Martial Artists below the arena, to change color!
From that cyan sword energy, they sensed an indescribable and terrifying characteristic—purification! dispelling illusion!
It was as if all the filth and falsehood in this world would have nowhere to hide before this cyan sword energy, and would be completely purified and returned to its origin!
Alarm bells rang in Shi Tai's mind, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged into his heart. He roared and his spiritual power surged wildly into the [Black Tortoise Barrier]. The already thick energy shield solidified even more, and the earthy yellow light almost became tangible.
The cyan sword energy arrived leisurely, gently touching the indestructible [Black Tortoise Barrier].
There was no earth-shattering explosion, no deafening roar.
The moment the sword energy made contact with the shield, a bizarre scene unfolded!
The cyan sword energy, as if it possessed a life of its own, silently seeped into the earthen-yellow energy shield like spring rain. Then, centered on the point of contact between the sword energy and the shield, fine cyan lines spread rapidly across the shield like vines.
"Click... click click..."
A teeth-grinding cracking sound rang out.
Under the gaze of countless horrified eyes, the incredibly sturdy [Black Tortoise Barrier], which even Xiao Han's continuous attacks with the "Annihilation Divine Fist" could not shake, rapidly melted and disintegrated like snowflakes blown by a spring breeze or an ice sculpture exposed to the scorching sun!
Wherever the cyan patterns passed, the earthy yellow energy dissipated, transforming into the most primordial spiritual particles that vanished into the air.
"No! This is impossible!" Shi Tai roared in disbelief, his eyes wide with rage. His proud, absolute defense had been breached in such a bizarre way!
That cyan sword energy seemed to completely ignore his energy structure, purifying and erasing him directly from the source!
In just two or three breaths, the once invincible [Black Tortoise Barrier] shattered under the erosion of the azure sword energy, turning into countless specks of light!
The azure sword energy, still light and elusive, continued its forward momentum.
Shi Tai was terrified and tried to dodge, but the sword energy, though seemingly slow, actually locked down all his escape routes. He could only watch helplessly as the cyan sword energy lightly swept across the [Mountain-Suppressing Black Tortoise] armor on his body.
"Pfft!"
A soft sound, like a sharp blade cutting into rotten wood.
Even the tough tortoise shell was no match for this cyan sword energy, and was easily pierced through!
Finally, the cyan sword energy struck Shi Tai's chest.
"Ugh--" Shi Tai let out a shrill scream, his whole body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily off the stage. A hole the size of a finger appeared in his chest armor, and blood gushed out. He was seriously injured and had lost consciousness.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
You could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was stunned by the unbelievable scene before them.
With a flick of his finger, the Green Lotus Sword Qi effortlessly shattered all laws!
That seemingly weak sword energy possesses such a strange and terrifying ability to penetrate defenses!
After a brief silence, Lei Ming applause and gasps erupted like a volcanic eruption!
"My God! What kind of martial arts technique is that?!"
"Too strong! Too bizarre! Shi Tai's defense is practically paper-thin in front of him!"
"One sword strike pierces through the defense! This is the real trump card!"
"Xiao Han! Xiao Han! Xiao Han!"
Countless gazes converged on the calm figure standing in the center of the arena, filled with awe, shock, and a hint of indescribable fervor.
Xiao Han slowly withdrew his fingers, feeling the comfort brought by the Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul within his body. The first move of the Green Lotus Sword Song, "Lotus in Motion," truly did not disappoint him. Its purifying and debunking properties made it a natural nemesis to all kinds of energy defenses.
He glanced calmly at the unconscious Shi Tai below the stage, then surveyed the boisterous audience, a faint smile playing on his lips.
In this battle, he showcased the "Green Lotus Sword Song" for the first time in a major competition, and his stunning performance undoubtedly solidified his status as a dark horse champion.
Those who had previously questioned his lack of offensive power now hung their heads in shame.
The Imperial Capital Academy Grand Competition has become even more exciting and unpredictable because of Xiao Han's presence.
The Imperial Capital Academy Grand Competition, after several rounds of fierce competition, has finally entered the battle for the top eight. Those who have made it this far are all true top geniuses within the universities, and every match attracts countless eyes.