On the competition grounds, the match officially began.
Zhou Ling and Gao Qi each cupped their hands in salute.
"Your strength is indeed not bad. At your age, you certainly have the right to be proud. But since you've met me, you should just admit defeat."
Gao Qi was somewhat lean, dressed in a neat blue robe. His deep, bright eyes were calm as he spoke to Zhou Ling.
He was a Three Realms, Four Steps Sword Cultivator, with foundations far surpassing cultivators of the same rank. Even though Zhou Ling had defeated He Jing, he still did not take Zhou Ling seriously.
After all, Zhou Ling truly was a Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
But Zhou Ling remained calm.
Through [Intermediate Analysis], he could use the Five Elements Spirit Flame to sever the other party's connection with the power of the stars.
Moreover, he had absolute confidence in Dean Gong.
If he proved no match for Gao Qi, then with the Five Elements Spirit Flame and the Five Elements Sword Formation, he would still be able to hold the line!
Unless Zhao An could defeat Dean Gong, their odds of victory were greater than their opponents'.
"Instructor Gao, let's settle this with our hands."
Zhou Ling spoke.
Through [Intermediate Observation], he could tell that after yesterday's battle, Gao Qi was not currently at his peak.
His condition in every aspect might not even have recovered to eighty percent.
This was also a tremendous advantage for Zhou Ling.
"Fine! Then I'll let you see the gap between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core. Victory cannot be won through petty tricks!"
Seeing Zhou Ling's unruffled demeanor, Gao Qi stopped wasting words.
He had also watched the scene of Zhou Ling fighting He Jing. In his view, Zhou Ling had won purely by relying