In the blink of an eye, half an incense stick had already burned away.
Yet there were still a hundred and fifty contestants in the square, while only fifty were allowed to qualify. Before the incense burned out, another hundred had to be eliminated. Otherwise, everyone present would be deemed to have failed and lose their right to advance.
"Damn it, time's almost up!"
"Give it everything you've got!"
The contestants went mad!
Everyone unleashed every trick they had, bringing out their hidden trump cards and launching frenzied attacks at the contestants around them!
A nimble figure weaved through the crowd. Fang Xuan was like a crazed lion—he charged into every cluster he saw and slashed at anyone in his path, regardless of gender...
If you did not provoke him, he would provoke you. Even if you surrendered and admitted defeat, he would not spare you!
Like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, Fang Xuan was the absolute overlord among these contestants, whose average level was around twenty-five. With unstoppable force, he swept through the surrounding students.
Did he think they were pigs for him to chop up for fun? They were people! Yet even against those delicate-looking girls, Fang Xuan, the killing star, showed no mercy and took them all down!
Many people had been frightened by this killing star and avoided him like the plague!
The name of Fang Xuan, the killing star, truly spread throughout this competition.
Of course, besides Fang Xuan, there were quite a few others on the field who provoked everyone's anger and displeasure—such as that young couple holding hands and fighting side by side!
Everyone else was fighting for their lives, while they strolled romantically through the square, whispering sweet nothings to each other.
Even in the midst of battle, they did not forget to flaunt their affection.
Many watched with flames in their eyes, gritting their teeth in fury, but there was nothing they could do because the pair was extremely strong!
The young man was named Zhang Song, and the young woman was Lin Yali. Both were among the strongest Heavenly Supreme Level students, with Soul Power as high as Level 29.
Moreover, their Martial Souls had great affinity and could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Even ordinary Soul Elders were no match for them.
Unless something unexpected happened, the couple Zhang Song and Lin Yali could safely pass the Preliminary Round. They themselves believed obtaining the qualification to advance was a certainty, so they treated this match as mere entertainment!
"Ya Li, your hair is a mess..." With a faint smile on his lips, Zhang Song took a jade comb from his robes and gently began combing the girl's hair.
"Brother Song~ You're so sweet!" Lin Yali's pretty face reddened like a peach as she threw herself into Zhang Song's arms, and the two embraced lovingly.
Just as the people around them were watching with their teeth itching in rage, a dazzling blade light tore through the air and slashed viciously toward Zhang Song and Lin Yali.
"Who is it?!"
Zhang Song immediately shouted. A pitch-black eagle emerged from his body, while Lin Yali was slightly startled, a cold gleam flashing through her beautiful eyes as a multicolored lark soared above her head!
It had to be said that the couple's reaction speed was quite fast. Just as the blade light came within a meter of them, they instantly unleashed their Martial Souls and, as if of one mind, punched at the same time, forcibly shattering the blade light!
"Wow! That was satisfying!"
"So damn satisfying! Someone finally couldn't stand it anymore and attacked that stupid couple!"
"Haha, who is it? Who actually dared to provoke Zhang Song and Lin Yali?!"
Seeing someone attack the lovey-dovey couple, many people cheered in satisfaction and looked over with eager, excited expressions. A cold, black figure slowly emerged from the crowd.
Black hair, black clothes, icy eyes, and a white longsword in hand. His aura was exceptionally cold, like an unmatched killing star who had just walked out of hell.
"The killing star... Fang Xuan?!!"
Everyone gradually froze.
Who could have imagined that Fang Xuan would be the one to attack Zhang Song and Lin Yali?
The killing star versus the couple!
A good show was about to begin...
Fang Xuan's dark pupils held no emotion as he coldly stared at Zhang Song and Lin Yali, his brows furrowing slightly.
He had used all his strength in that strike, and it had even been a sneak attack. He believed that even an ordinary Soul Elder would definitely have been sent flying by that blow.
Yet the two had actually joined forces to block Fang Xuan's Blade Slash. It seemed the power of Martial Soul fusion truly was formidable!
Excitement flickered in his cold eyes. He looked as though he had found prey he had long desired, his entire body radiating Fierce Fighting Spirit.
"Damn it, you nearly hurt my beloved Ya Li..."
Zhang Song tenderly touched Lin Yali's little face, then glared furiously at Fang Xuan and snapped, "Fang Xuan! Are you fucking tired of living? How dare you provoke the two of us!"
"You bastard, if you hurt even a single hair on Brother Song's head, I'll grind your bones to dust!" Lin Yali locked onto Fang Xuan coldly.
Fang Xuan snorted and said nothing. He merely activated his Ice Phoenix Martial Soul in silence. Waves of icy power flowed forth, coating his blade in a layer of frost.
"Since you came looking to die, don't blame us for it, Ya Li. Martial Soul Fusion!"
Zhang Song and Lin Yali exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly together. Spiritual light burst from their bodies. The eagle Martial Soul spread its wings and soared, while the lark Martial Soul flew into the Nine Heavens!
The two avian Martial Souls swiftly merged into one, transforming into a Golden Winged Great Peng whose ferocious might towered over all. Violent Soul Power swept through the surroundings, making many nearby people tremble uncontrollably.
"Heavens! Martial Soul Fusion!"
"What a terrifying presence! This aura has already far surpassed that of an ordinary Soul Elder!"
"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill is simply too terrifying!"
Everyone was deeply shocked and filled with fear toward the pair's Martial Soul fusion!
"Even many Heaven Dou Class students were no match for the two of us when they faced us, Fang Xuan! You're just a puny Heavenly Micro Level student—arrogant, ignorant, and utterly foolish. Today, we'll let you experience the power of our Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
Zhang Song and Lin Yali held hands as they controlled the Golden Winged Great Peng, soaring freely through the sky. When they reached directly above Fang Xuan, they suddenly dove downward!
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Heavenly Peng Thunder Break!"
He held his breath and focused, adjusting his breathing!
Facing the terrifying Martial Soul Fusion Skill descending from above, Fang Xuan's eyes held not the slightest fear. He was exceptionally calm. He pushed his ice power to its limit, and the Shadowless Blade was already covered in frost. Sharp icicles extended from its blade as endless cold air spread out!
"Break!"
He unleashed a trace of the Saber Intent he had comprehended over the years. Swinging the frost-covered blade, the space along its trajectory suddenly trembled, stirring a trace of the world's "momentum"!
This was a higher realm beyond the Saber Heart, having crossed the threshold into "Saber Intent"!
"Rumble—!"
The frost-covered blade, carrying a trace of Saber Intent, tore through the void and slammed viciously into the terrifying Golden Winged Great Peng. An indescribably terrifying Soul Power Storm surged outward!
"Ah—how is that possible?!"
The next moment, two screams rang out in succession.
The couple, Zhang Song and Lin Yali, were sent flying in opposite directions, one east and one west. Both crashed into the walls on either side, smashing them down by force. The two spat out blood and fainted on the spot.
Only Fang Xuan remained standing there, proud and unyielding like a towering pine!
What a satisfying sight!
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