Wei Yi was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding members of the younger generation. His making it into the top sixteen was proof enough. This time, however, his opponent was Duanmu Suifeng. Duanmu Suifeng was a disciple of the Immortal Spirit Palace, possessed an Innate Gold Spirit Physique, and had mastered the Sky-Breaking Sword Drawing Art. His strength was formidable, making him one of the top five among the younger generation in the Cultivation World. So there was little suspense about the outcome of his match against Wei Yi.
As soon as the match began, Duanmu Suifeng launched an attack with his Sword Momentum. Wei Yi, however, countered with an illusion technique much like the one Ling Yue had used. On top of that, he had often trained under the pressure of Sword Momentum, so the two were evenly matched at first. But Duanmu Suifeng soon unleashed a fierce barrage of attacks, and Wei Yi gradually fell behind.
Wei Yi had awakened the Buddha Image Phantom and the Buddhist Golden Body, greatly increasing his strength. But even after Duanmu Suifeng used the Great Dao of Merging with the Body, Wei Yi remained at a disadvantage. In the end, he used every trick he had, yet still couldn't turn the tide.
Though Duanmu Suifeng had won, he wasn't happy in the least. On the contrary, his expression grew much more solemn. Even Wei Yi was this difficult to deal with. Nangong Yunlong and Ling Yue are stronger still.
"Sigh, it seems Lingxiao Pavilion's disciples are all quite difficult to deal with. This year's Cultivator Assembly might once again..." Duanmu Suifeng sighed softly, his expression tinged with gloom.
"Indeed. I know Brother Ling's methods best. The disciples he trained are naturally no ordinary people," Wen Jian said. Then he reassured him, "Feng'er,