Battle Against Qi Xuanxuan

Other than Daoist Sanyuan, no one in the arena knew what grudge the two of them had.

After a long silence, Han Fei pointed at Fu Jiahao with a resolute expression. "I want a life-or-death battle with you."

Everyone was somewhat bewildered, and Qi Xiaotian was even more confused.

Qi Xuanxuan asked softly, "They know each other?"

Qi Xiaotian looked through Han Fei's records before sighing. "So Jiahao was able to enter the Tianyuan Divine Sect because of Han Fei. Han Fei was the one who brought him in."

Qi Xuanxuan looked astonished. She had never expected this, and she took Han Fei's records to read them.

Qi Xiaotian rose to his feet. "Han Fei, I don't care what personal grudge exists between you two. You are not allowed to disrupt the martial competition's order."

Han Fei clenched his fists tightly and forcibly suppressed his hatred.

Fu Jiahao revealed a faint smile. "If you want to fight me, win the battle in front of you first. You should know who your opponent is, shouldn't you?"

With that, Fu Jiahao headed toward Tongtian Peak's section.

Naturally, Han Fei knew who his opponent was. Only two people in the entire arena had yet to fight: him and Qi Xuanxuan.

From Tongtian Peak's direction, Qi Xuanxuan slowly descended into the arena. She naturally knew that Han Fei was her opponent, but she had something she had to accomplish, so she would not hold back.

Besides, as his friend, she did not want Han Fei to face Fu Jiahao. After all, she knew something of Fu Jiahao's strength. Even she was not confident she could defeat him, much less allow Han Fei to take such a risk.

Han Fei sighed and could only enter the arena with a stiff upper lip.

The entire arena erupted in enthusiastic cheers. After all, the final battle was the Saintess Qi Xuanxuan's match, and all the disciples were eagerly anticipating it.

"It's actually Qi Xuanxuan against Han Fei. Han Fei's martial competition journey should be over this time. Still, he has brought honor to Taihe Peak. Taihe Peak should rank around the top twenty this year, right? They might even make the top fifteen."

"That's hard to say. Judging by Han Fei's actions, his target is Fu Jiahao, so he probably won't voluntarily admit defeat. We should be able to see Han Fei's true strength in this match, right?"

"True strength? What strength can someone at the Sixth Level of the Innate Realm possibly show against someone at the first level of the Spirit Gathering Realm? And this first-level Spirit Gathering Realm Martial Artist isn't ordinary either. She's the Sect Master's Daughter. Whether it's her own strength or any of her other resources, which one of them isn't top-tier?"

The disciples discussing it around them silently nodded, feeling that the man made sense.

The two stood in the arena. The Elder Judge had already announced the start of the battle, yet neither of them moved.

Qi Xuanxuan said, "Admit defeat. You are no match for Fu Jiahao. Leave him to me. I will defeat him."

Han Fei shook his head. "I have things I must do. He... he killed someone very important to me. I have to take revenge."

Qi Xuanxuan frowned. Only then did she realize that the conflict between the two ran far deeper than she had imagined.

With a clang, the Gale Sword left its sheath. Han Fei said quietly, "Fu Jiahao is my target. Don't stand in my way."

Qi Xuanxuan sighed and drew her Azure Spirit Sword as well.

"Since I can't persuade you, then we'll let our abilities decide. Dragon Slaying Sword Art..."

Han Fei nodded and shouted furiously as well, "Dragon Slaying Sword Art!"

Everyone froze, especially the disciples of Tongtian Peak, who were shocked beyond measure.

Qi Xuanxuan slashed out with her sword, her Sword Qi graceful and dazzling. Han Fei's Sword Qi was equally graceful and dazzling. The two had actually used the same move to begin their battle.

Yet what confused everyone was that the Dragon Slaying Sword Art was Qi Xiaotian's signature ultimate technique, and Qi Xiaotian was certain that he had never taught it to Han Fei.

Could it be... Xuanxuan secretly taught the Dragon Slaying Sword Art to Han Fei? Then their relationship... this...

The thought gave Qi Xiaotian a splitting headache.

Fu Jiahao's expression darkened as well. Han Fei also knew the Dragon Slaying Sword Art, so either Qi Xiaotian or Qi Xuanxuan had taught him. Even Fu Jiahao himself had not been qualified to learn it, yet Han Fei knew it. In that instant, Fu Jiahao actually began to resent Qi Xiaotian and his daughter.

Qi Xuanxuan's Sword Qi rose slightly before descending midway, leaving a perfect arc through the air. Its final destination was Han Fei.

Han Fei's Sword Qi, meanwhile, rose from bottom to top, skimming along the ground, and its target was likewise Qi Xuanxuan.

Qi Xuanxuan was stunned as well. It was not until the Sword Qi neared her that she remembered to dodge. Her body twisted as she hurriedly moved two meters to the side.

Whoosh! The Sword Qi swept past Qi Xuanxuan's neck, nearly cutting her down.

Han Fei, however, used his speed to evade it calmly. After all, it was only the opening move of the Dragon Slaying Sword Art. Its power was not great, and it was not particularly fast, so it was easy enough to dodge.

"Hey, miss, could you not lose focus during a fight? I don't need you to go easy on me."

Han Fei said this timidly, and Qi Xuanxuan snapped, "Who went easy on you? But who did you learn this Dragon Slaying Sword Art from?"

Han Fei's lips curled slightly. "I learned it from you."

With that, Han Fei charged forward with his sword.

Qi Xuanxuan froze for a moment. She had indeed used the third move of the Dragon Slaying Sword Art, Dragon Slayer, in front of Han Fei before.

But could he learn the Dragon Slaying Sword Art just by seeing it once? Moreover, she had never used this opening move before. How could he comprehend the first move merely from seeing the third?

By now, Qi Xuanxuan was certain Han Fei was lying to her. Embarrassed and enraged, she said, "Fine, don't tell me. So what if you know the Dragon Slaying Sword Art? With your cultivation, you can use at most the first two moves. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

The audience below was already going wild. Though this was only the stage to determine third and fourth place, it felt like an arena battle that had arrived ahead of schedule, carrying the air of a great showdown of the century.

Of course, the spectators who loved watching excitement naturally reveled in this early spectacle.

Qi Xuanxuan had already arrived before Han Fei. She flipped her wrist, took the Azure Spirit Sword in a reverse grip, and delivered a diagonal slash toward Han Fei.

Han Fei formed a claw with his left hand. Red fire energy gathered in his palm, and a palm-sized fireball blocked the Azure Spirit Sword's diagonal slash.

At the same time, the Gale Sword in his hand transformed into a streak of blazing flame.

Dragon Slaying Sword Art, First Move: Raging Flame Gale!

Boom! Scarlet Sword Qi swept toward Qi Xuanxuan. Startled, Qi Xuanxuan hurriedly leaned backward, while both feet kicked Han Fei squarely in the chest.

Bang! Qi Xuanxuan flipped backward several times in midair before landing steadily on the ground.

Han Fei, meanwhile, was kicked more than ten meters away by Qi Xuanxuan.

In the Primordial Group, several Ancient Gods shook their heads.

Chiyou said, "There are five levels between your cultivations, including an entire major realm. You'll definitely suffer if you try to fight her at close range."

Yellow Emperor said, "And it's obvious she hasn't used her full strength, while you seem to have nothing left to hide."

Han Fei said, "Then what am I supposed to do? I can't match her in spiritual energy, and I can't match her in sword techniques either. What am I supposed to compete with? My physical body?"

Yan Di said, "I'm not trying to discourage you, but even if you compete in physical strength, you might not be her match. Don't forget, once one reaches the Spirit Gathering Realm, spiritual energy gathers, the sea of qi transforms into an origin core, and the meridians throughout the body evolve once again."

Han Fei said, "..."

Outside, Qi Xuanxuan said, "Give up. If you can't even defeat me, what will you use to fight him? I'm doing this for your own good."

Han Fei took a deep breath. "That's why I need to break through my limits and prove that I have the strength to defeat him."

With that, Han Fei took the initiative to close in, the tip of the Gale Sword sweeping out while scraping the ground.

A crescent-shaped Sword Qi skimmed along the ground toward Qi Xuanxuan.

Qi Xuanxuan sighed. "Why can't you understand?"

Boom! The aura of the Spirit Gathering Realm surged forth. Spiritual energy swirled around Qi Xuanxuan's body, and with spiritual energy pouring into it, the Azure Spirit Sword in her hand emitted an exceptionally dazzling radiance.

A streak of Sword Qi shot vertically outward, its lower edge skimming the ground and carving a deep trench through it.

Whoosh! Qi Xuanxuan's Sword Qi effortlessly cleaved Han Fei's horizontal Sword Qi in two. It dissipated before it even reached Qi Xuanxuan.

Qi Xuanxuan's Sword Qi, however, flew past Han Fei's left arm. Had it been one inch more accurate, Han Fei's body would likely have been split in half.

Of course, Qi Xuanxuan had not missed. She simply had never intended to kill Han Fei.

Han Fei stood frozen in place. Since awakening the Primordial Group, this was the first time he had felt true pressure.

In that instant just now, he had been unable to move at all, much less use Void Walking to evade.

Because the Sword Qi was so powerful, the density of the surrounding space became greater than that of his body, making it impossible for him to merge with the currents of space and use Void Walking.

Qi Xuanxuan looked at the dumbfounded Han Fei and knew this had dealt him a severe blow. But she had to do this, for Han Fei's sake and so that she could face Fu Jiahao.

Han Fei took two steps back, his eyes hollow and lifeless. He had originally believed that even with a five-level gap, he could make up for it with his advantages.

In truth, even if Han Fei encountered the weakest Martial Artist in the Spirit Gathering Realm, he could not possibly be their match.

At that moment, Yan Di said, "Take the remaining Spirit Gathering Pill."

Only then did Han Fei remember that he still had a Spirit Gathering Pill on him. With that thought, he immediately took it out and swallowed it without the slightest hesitation.