Shi Kan
The competition among those at the Foundation Establishment stage continues.
Han Zhenyuan stood upright in the center, his breathing slightly rapid and his chest rising and falling slightly, but his back remained as straight as a pine tree.
They showed no intention of taking a break.
A series of fierce battles, especially the final head-on clash.
It almost completely drained his Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Spiritual Power reserves, leaving him with a burning, empty feeling in his Meridians.
His gaze swept over the Southern Sea Cultivator' camp, where the atmosphere was heavy. They were clearly intimidated by his winning streak and were urgently discussing countermeasures.
After the Heavenly Star Alliance formed an alliance with the South Sea.
They will work together to build an academy that will provide preferential resources to cultivate talented Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Qi Refining stages.
The outcome of the competition at the Foundation Establishment stage will determine the location of the academy and the number of admissions available to each side.
Its significance for the development of the new generation of Cultivator in Two Realms is undeniable.
Han Zhenyuan could sense that his next opponent would definitely be the elite force that the South Sea had sent to end his reign.
As expected.
The third opponent was Shi Kan, a Foundation Cultivator at the Great Perfection Foundation Establishment from the South Sea.
This man wore a gray-brown short jacket, his muscles were bulging like rocks, and when his feet touched the ground, ripples appeared on the Metallic Stone Platform, indicating that he had cultivated Earth Attribute Divine Ability to the state of "Immovable as a Mountain".
It was clearly a targeted selection, and judging from the fluctuations in cultivation level, this person was at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.
It's the kind of pill that's just one Breakthrough Pill away from taking the Golden Core stage.
Clearly, he had suppressed his cultivation level to this extent for the sake of this Dao Discussion Convention.
Unlike his previous opponents, this one is by no means an easy opponent.
Han Zhenyuan was well aware of the principle that Earth overcomes Water.
Not daring to launch a direct attack, he moved like a fish, probing and circling, his fingertips flicking out Three Laws Mysterious Ice Cones.
Shi Kan did not dodge; instead, he stomped his right foot on the ground, and a Thick Earth Rock Wall suddenly rose up in front of him.
The Ice Cone shattered upon impact with the rock wall, leaving not even a crack. Clearly, the superior cultivation and attribute suppression had instantly given it the upper hand.
The stalemate continued for several breaths.
Han Zhenyuan suddenly changed his move, Ice Armor Guard's giant fist slammed into the ground, spreading icy air in an attempt to freeze Shi Kan's feet.
But the South Sea Shi Kan Crag remained unmoved, its palm pressed down.
The platform instantly transformed into a vortex of quicksand, and the ice layer crumbled inch by inch.
Before Han Zhenyuan could retreat, South Sea Shi Kan clenched his left fist, and a Mountain Phantom pressed down from the sky.
The Water Shield that Han Zhenyuan hastily conjured shattered instantly, and he felt a sweet taste in his throat as he was thrown off the stage, his arm bone throbbing with excruciating pain as if it had been broken.
One wrong move and they were completely at a disadvantage.
Shi Kan then abruptly switched sides and launched a fierce attack. Han Zhenyuan suddenly lost his only advantage of initiative and could only dodge in a sorry state.
Sweat mixed with blood trickled down Han Zhenyuan's forehead.
Each time he dodged, each time he formed Water Shield, he felt as if his Meridians were being scraped by a blunt knife.
The previous battles had already left Han Zhenyuan feeling somewhat exhausted.
After suppressing him for dozens of rounds, a ruthless glint flashed in Shi Kan's eyes.
He suddenly leaped backward, creating some distance between them.
At the same time, he quickly pulled out a Pill the size of Longan, fiery red, with strange Pill Marks flowing on its surface, and stuffed it into his mouth without hesitation!
After the Pill entered his stomach, a sickly flush instantly rose on Shi Kan's originally bronze face.
His aura surged dramatically, like a powder keg that had been ignited!
A violent, earth-yellow Spiritual Power burst forth from his body.
A scorching wave of air formed, making the Metallic Stone Ground beneath his feet slightly hot!
It felt as if magma was flowing beneath the Shi Kan surface, propelling it forward with a sudden burst of energy!
Two solid, earthen-yellow palm prints, exuding a profound aura.
From the left and right, they completely blocked all of Han Zhenyuan's space to dodge!
"Second Tier, Upper Grade ' Blood Burning Pill '! It temporarily unleashes potential, but will inevitably backfire afterwards! They'll stop at nothing to win!"
Someone in the Heavenly Star Alliance stands spoke up angrily, recognizing the Pill.
Han Zhenyuan's pupils suddenly contracted.
The opponent's explosive power after taking the pill has far exceeded the limit of the Foundation Establishment.
Faced with this unavoidable and fatal blow, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes!
"Profound Nether Heavy Water!"
He squeezed out the last bit of Spiritual Power from his body, formed a hand seal, and pressed down hard!
A deep blue, almost black, heavy drop of water struggled to condense before him, emanating a heavy and vast aura as it met the two palm prints.
But no matter how powerful the waves are, how can they compare to the solidity of the mountain rocks?
"Boom--!!!"
The two beams of light collided violently, unleashing a deafening roar.
A violent surge of energy swept outwards like tangible ripples.
But the stalemate lasted only a moment before the ferocious, heavy palm force, fueled by the Blood Burning Pill, pushed them back inch by inch! The remaining palm force was like a giant mountain flying through the air.
It landed hard on Han Zhenyuan's crossed arms as he blocked!
A clear cracking sound rang out.
Han Zhenyuan groaned, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string.
His arms hung limply at his sides; his arm bones were broken.
He crashed heavily onto the Metallic Stone Ground dozens of feet away, rolling several times before stopping. He struggled to stand up, but the movement aggravated his internal injuries, causing him to spit out another mouthful of blood, and he was utterly defeated.
"South Sea, Shi Kan!" The voice rang out at the right moment, announcing the result of this fierce battle.
The Heavenly Star Alliance was in an uproar, with some criticizing him for consuming such a Pill that boosted his Combat Power, accusing him of lacking martial ethics.
Some people also felt that Han Zhenyuan was already at his limit and that his loss was not unjust.
Several Heavenly Star Alliance Cultivator rushed into the arena and carefully treated Han Zhenyuan's severely injured arms first.
Han Zhenyuan lay on the stretcher, his pale face furrowed with worry.
Although I lost, I found the room for improvement I still had in the Foundation Establishment stage.
The Dao Foundation is expected to be further reinforced.
For a genius Cultivator like him, no Spirit Pills can compare to a more solid Dao Foundation.
The trip was quite fruitful and worthwhile.
In his moment of spiritual exhaustion, Han Zhenyuan's gaze swept over the direction of his former teacher, Lu Jiu.
Su Bai looked at Han Zhenyuan being carried off the stage, her eyes calm and unwavering. She simply nodded slightly to him, conveying her approval and comfort.
The defeat was due to the opponent's Pill and the exhaustion caused by their vehicles; it was not a fault of the battle itself.
Si Kongqi, who was originally a very powerful Combat Power, died mysteriously before the Dao Discussion Convention even began.
The defeat of Han Zhenyuan, another highly anticipated figure, seemed to have broken the strongest fist of the Heavenly Star Alliance's Foundation Establishment team.
Despite their high morale, their strength was ultimately inferior.
The subsequent Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Heavenly Star Alliance fought valiantly, and with their solid foundations and tactical coordination, they occasionally achieved victories.
However, the Southern Sea Cultivator are not only quite strong, but also seem to have benefited from the abundant supply of Pill from "Pill Island".
Whenever a Southern Sea Cultivator shows signs of fatigue or serious injury,
They would quickly consume various Second Tier- or even Third Tier Pill to either rapidly restore their Spiritual Power or temporarily suppress their injuries, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
On the other hand, the Heavenly Star Alliance, although it had prepared Pill, seemed to be slightly inferior in both quantity and quality.
With this shift in power, the Heavenly Star Alliance Cultivator gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.
In the end, all sixteen Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Heavenly Star Alliance were defeated, while only two remained standing in the South Sea.
In their first battle at the Foundation Establishment stage, the Heavenly Star Alliance suffered a defeat!
The area where the Southern Sea Cultivation World was located erupted in enthusiastic cheers and applause, creating a lively atmosphere.
A Nascent Soul Cultivator in charge of leading the South Sea team, a burly man with an imposing aura and a beard like a halberd, stood up, his face showing undisguised smugness, his gaze sweeping over the direction of the Heavenly Star Alliance.
He paused deliberately on the face of the Heavenly Law Ancestor, his voice booming, carrying a hint of barely perceptible sarcasm:
"You flatter me! It seems that the younger generation of your alliance still needs more refinement."
"But that's understandable. After all, the South Sea Nine Islands are united and share resources. In particular, the Pill provided by our fellow Daoists on Pill Island are indeed very useful."
"When we form an alliance in the future, we will naturally be able to share what we need."