Half an hour hurried by, and soon Ning Ke and Qi Hanjang stood apart on Heaven's Punishment Platform once more.
This battle lasted longer than any of the previous ones. Beyond the contest of fundamental martial prowess and adaptability in battle, it was even more a struggle of endurance and courage.
The Immovable Heart King Sword reigned through sword qi, while the Great Patience Divine Skill won through force. The two clashed head-on, spear against spear, needlepoint against wheat awn, neither yielding an inch.
The result was also within everyone's expectations. Though Qi Hanjang's sword qi was fierce and his strength formidable, he was ultimately no match for Ning Ke's overwhelming power. Moreover, his style had grown conservative; once his momentum was gone, victory became difficult. After one hundred and thirty exchanges, he admitted defeat without suffering serious injuries.
After this battle, beads of sweat dotted Ning Ke's smooth skin, and her breathing came rapidly. Clearly, she had expended a great deal of strength. Her fragrant right shoulder had also been wounded by a streak of sword qi. Though she had won, seventy percent of her power had been drained away. Her prospects were far from encouraging.
What was more, her next opponent would be either Xiang Yang or Li Xian. Each of them surpassed her in martial arts. Unless she temporarily broke her fate and caused her strength to surge, she had no chance of winning.
Yet she was unwilling to do something as foolish as killing the chicken for its eggs. She could only let nature take its course.
After this battle, Xiang Yang and Li Xian took the stage. This battle should be the one most capable of deciding who would claim the position of Divine Constable.
Xiang Yang came from a lowly border province, yet he