Han Zhenyuan's magic duels
The power absorbed by Han Zhenyuan's Divine Ability was instantly transformed, superimposed, and released.
An overwhelming, unstoppable undercurrent of power.
Like an underwater volcano erupting, it exploded outwards from the center of the water curtain.
"Puff--!"
The burly man was struck as if by a heavy hammer; his Protective Spiritual Light shattered instantly, and he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the Goldstone at the edge of the arena.
He coughed up blood, struggled a few times, but ultimately couldn't stand up and was defeated in one move.
There was a brief silence in the audience, which was then followed by an even louder roar.
In the Southern Sea Cultivator area, many people frowned.
Han Zhenyuan remained calm and composed, waiting for the next challenger.
The second one to take the stage was a female cultivator at the Foundation Establishment.
With swift, ethereal movements, countless colorful, highly toxic condensed mists formed from water vapor appeared out of thin air as the ten fingers danced across the paper.
It silently drifted towards Han Zhenyuan, blocking all his escape routes, and was accompanied by seductive and alluring music.
It turned out to be a technique similar to a hallucinogenic Secret Art.
Faced with this strange and difficult-to-defend attack, Han Zhenyuan finally made his move.
He moved with light steps, his figure weaving through the gaps in the dense poisonous fog like a fish, his trajectory unpredictable and mysterious.
He used Water Spiritual Power to condense a thin film around his body.
At the same time, he formed a mudra with his hands and chanted a soft prayer.
In an instant, water vapor within a ten-zhang Fang Yuan centered on him frantically gathered and condensed!
"Water Condensation into Soldiers!"
Amidst the crisp sound of ice crystals colliding, a warrior, about ten feet tall and made entirely of translucent ice, materialized out of thin air and stood majestically!
The Ice Armor Guard exuded a chilling aura, freezing and shattering the highly venomous jellyfish that approached, turning them into ice crystals that fell down in a flurry.
Su Bai could tell that this was a Second Tier- tier, Upper Grade Water Attribute Divine Ability.
The languid music was dispelled by the chilling, murderous aura emanating from the Ice Armor Guard.
The female cultivator's expression changed, and she quickly altered her hand seals, attempting to summon an even stronger poisonous creature.
But Han Zhenyuan didn't give her a chance.
The Ice Armor Guard's massive ice fist, carrying the chill of frozen air, slammed down!
It didn't strike the female cultivator directly, but rather slammed heavily into the ground in front of her!
"Boom!"
The ground, as solid as Goldstone, suddenly trembled, and a terrifying chill instantly swept across the entire Magic Duel area.
The female cultivator cried out in alarm and retreated hastily, but the speed at which the chill spread far exceeded her Movement Method.
The moment her feet touched the ground, a bone-chilling cold surged up her ankles, instantly slowing her Spiritual Power circulation. A thin layer of ice quickly covered her legs and spread throughout her body!
The outcome is decided.
Two decisive victories demonstrated Han Zhenyuan's formidable Water Method, greatly boosting the morale of the Heavenly Star Alliance.
At the Southern Sea Cultivator' seats, an elderly man with a gaunt face, dressed in a dark blue Robe of Law, stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.
"This child possesses exceptionally high Talent in the Water Attribute, pure and flawless. His understanding of the way of water has reached a transcendent level, allowing him to control it at will, perfectly balancing strength and gentleness."
"Given time and fortuitous opportunity, he may even reach the Nascent Soul! The fortune of Heavenly Star City is truly extraordinary."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the main stands area. He was a Nascent Soul Elder from the South Sea, also renowned for his Water Method.
In the third match, the South Sea Sect out a rare Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator.
This person's muscles were bulging like refined iron, and his skin was a rock-like grayish-brown, clearly indicating that he had tempered his physical body to the extreme of the Foundation Establishment realm.
He roared as he charged toward Han Zhenyuan, each step he took causing a dull thud on the Metallic Stone Ground, his imposing presence terrifying.
Han Zhenyuan remained calm. He neither summoned the Ice Armor Guard again nor unfurled the deep water curtain.
Faced with this pure and ferocious physical power.
He chose the most direct confrontation—using the flexibility of water to deflect and neutralize force!
His figure was elusive, like willow catkins in the wind, or Soaring Dragon in the waves.
The powerful punches and kicks of the South Sea Body Cultivator, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, were always deflected and slid away by the seemingly weak yet incredibly resilient water flowing around him just as they were about to strike him.
Water has no fixed shape; it takes on any shape, whether it is square or round.
Han Zhenyuan combined his Movement Method with the suppleness of water to the extreme, strolling leisurely amidst the storm of attacks.
Unable to break through after a prolonged siege, the South Sea Body Cultivator roared in frustration.
He rained down punches, attempting to physically restrict Han Zhenyuan's Movement Method.
Han Zhenyuan's eyes narrowed; this was the moment he had been waiting for!
In the instant when the opponent's old strength had been exhausted and new strength had not yet been gathered, his figure suddenly changed from extreme stillness to extreme movement.
A palm struck the other's thick chest, without a loud bang, only a dull "thud" like the beating of a drum.
Layer upon layer of gentle force, like mercury spilling onto the ground, surged higher and higher, erupting within his body with a thunderous roar!
The Body Cultivator from the South Sea collapsed limply, as if his bones had been removed.
Three victories in three battles.
Han Zhenyuan defeated his enemy using three completely different Water Method, making full use of the properties of water.
He stood in the center of the arena, his breathing slightly rapid. Three consecutive battles, especially the last one against Body Cultivator, had taken a heavy toll, but his eyes remained as sharp as ever.
His gaze swept across the Heavenly Star Alliance camp, pausing briefly on Su Bai with a hint of respect.
It then withdrew, returning to its calm and still state, awaiting its next opponent.
"Excellent! What a fine Spirit Root!"
The Nascent Soul Elder from the South Sea couldn't help but praise again, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.
He suddenly spoke loudly, his voice drowning out the noise in the room:
"Young friend, you are a prodigy, with exceptional talent in the Way of Water! I Cang Mingzi, and I observe that your Water Method are refined and your Root Bone is superb. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"
"I will impart all my knowledge to you, helping you directly reach the Nascent Soul stage!"
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
For a Nascent Soul Foundation Establishment Cultivator Venerable publicly accept a disciple, especially on such a special occasion, is an immense fortuitous opportunity and honor.
Countless gazes, filled with envy or jealousy, were fixed on Han Zhenyuan.
Han Zhenyuan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting this turn of events.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging Qi and Blood and Spiritual Power within him, and solemnly bowed towards the main viewing platform where Cang Mingzi was, his attitude respectful but not servile.
"Junior Han Zhenyuan thanks Senior Cangming for his kindness! Senior's Water Method is profound and renowned South Sea, and I admire him greatly."
"However, I was born in Heavenly Star City, raised by the Heavenly Star Alliance, and taught by my teachers. All my knowledge and skills are based here."
"The kindness of the Heavenly Star Alliance and the deep affection of our teachers are things we, as juniors, would never forget, much less betray."
"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, senior. I can only express my gratitude by bowing deeply and beg your forgiveness!"
His words were sincere, reasonable, and well-founded, expressing respect for the Nascent Soul Venerable.
They also clearly expressed their concern for the Heavenly Star Alliance, making their refusal quite evident.
Upon hearing this, Cang Mingzi's eyes flashed with regret, but he was not annoyed. Instead, he stroked his beard and nodded.
"He is loyal and keeps his promises, his will is steadfast, Dao Heart is commendable! Well, everyone has their own destiny; we cannot force things."
"If you ever have any doubts about the ways of water, you may come to the South Sea and seek me out to discuss the Dao."
This Cang Mingzi certainly displayed the demeanor of a great Cultivator.
Han Zhenyuan breathed a sigh of relief and bowed again to express his gratitude.
Han Zhenyuan was actually somewhat tempted to become a disciple of such a renowned master, but his own plans and the Dao Path he had laid out were still within the Heavenly Star Alliance.
I'll just make up some excuse to politely decline.