Humans were very strange creatures, filled with infinite possibilities and potential. There was reason they could become the protagonists of heaven and earth—just like Qi Renhong, who had defeated Ling Kongyu.
Though his strength was formidable, it had not originally been this fierce. He had broken through in the midst of battle.
The two had exchanged only one move from start to finish, followed by a long period of gathering strength and trading attacks. There had been no earth-shaking melee, nor had they fought a hundred rounds without a victor. The gap between them had been plain as day, and Ling Kongyu had accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.
After defeating Ling Kongyu, Qi Renhong gently exhaled a breath of turbid air. His eyes brimmed with an even sharper aura than before. It seemed that through that single move, he had gained new insights. Before long, he would likely cultivate his Primordial Spirit, and his martial arts would surpass their former heights.
On the other side, though Ling Kongyu had lost, he did not seem especially dejected or disappointed. He merely gave Qi Renhong a polite smile, then returned to the group of experts behind Liu Yin and apologized to Liu Yin.
Whether Liu Yin had truly intended to yield to Ding Hui's side or not, Ling Kongyu had lost to them. That was his fault, his failing, so the proper attitude still had to be shown.
"No matter. Qi Renhong of the Bashan Sword Sect is also an Innate master of the older generation. His strength was already greater than yours; losing to him is only natural.
"You have cultivated Yin Extreme Energy fairly well too. There is no need to lose heart over this.
"Yan Qiu, you will take the next round."
As expected, Liu Yin did not blame Ling