Chapter 18: The Clash of Absolute Strength (This chapter is free)
Bi Fan had been paying attention to the arena duels. Several disciples had good strength and had cultivated to the Inner Breath Realm.
However, when Bi Fan compared himself to them, he found himself significantly stronger.
Instantly, Bi Fan became full of confidence. He hadn't known his true strength before and had always thought he was just average.
"Bi Fan of Jade Maiden Peak, Arena Number Three."
Finally, it was Bi Fan's turn to go on stage.
"Bi Fan, go for it! Don't disgrace Jade Maiden Peak," Yu Xiao Feng cheered him on, waving her small fists.
Bi Fan strode onto the stage, his confidence and spirit reaching their peak.
His fighting spirit was high, and his will to fight soared.
As soon as Bi Fan stepped onto the stage, the disciple already there saw his battle-ready expression and felt a little intimidated.
That disciple had already won two matches and was only one win away from advancing to the next round. He was unwilling to admit defeat and also ignited a fierce fighting spirit.
After the two bowed to each other, the duel officially began.
Without any prior arrangement, they both unleashed the Myriad Ancestor Fist simultaneously. The wind from their fists whistled, and their power was extraordinary, clearly indicating they had cultivated it to a masterful level.
"Bang!" Bi Fan finally clashed head-on with his opponent.
Bi Fan stood like a mountain, while the opponent retreated several steps before stabilizing himself.
The outcome was clear after one direct exchange.
But the opponent refused to surrender. He launched his fists, aiming straight for the vital spot.
Myriad Ancestor Fist—Fist Hits Black Bear!
Bi Fan's move was straightforward, with no fancy techniques. He punched directly at the opponent's chest.
Bi Fan didn't even dodge, letting the opponent's attack land on him.
Both were hit simultaneously, but Bi Fan only staggered slightly and was unharmed.
The other person was not so lucky. Bi Fan's punch sent him flying more than two meters away. He fell to the ground and couldn't get up.
"Bi Fan of Jade Maiden Peak, wins!"
The loser stepped down, and a new contestant took the stage.
Bi Fan continued to use the Myriad Ancestor Fist and won just as easily, with each match almost decided by a single punch.
In the early stages of cultivation, everything else was secondary. One force overcomes ten skills; strength is the most important thing.
Moreover, beginners in cultivation wouldn't know many martial arts. Even if they learned a move or two, they couldn't unleash their full power.
Bi Fan's strength was close to four Cloud Stones, making him among the top registered disciples.
Iron Bull possessed innate Divine Strength, but even his strength was slightly inferior to Bi Fan's.
His only concern was those few registered disciples who had cultivated Inner Breath. With Inner Breath, their explosive power was considerable, and one could easily be knocked off the stage if careless.
With three consecutive victories, Bi Fan won with ease and successfully advanced.
"Bi Fan, you're amazing!" Yu Xiao Feng patted Bi Fan excitedly.
Bi Fan was momentarily dazed by Yu Xiao Feng's closeness, but he quickly regained his senses and tried not to think about it, nor did he want to.
Yu Xiao Feng was a goddess from on high, while Bi Fan was just a humble Medicine Boy. The gap in their status, position, and strength was immense.
Bi Fan was not the type to harbor unrealistic fantasies.
Soon, the first round ended, with only twenty-eight people advancing to the second round.
The rules for the subsequent matches changed. It was a draw for duels, a single-elimination format, with winners advancing.
Bi Fan drew number fifteen, and his opponent was the one who drew number sixteen.
With three arenas operating simultaneously, it wouldn't be long before Bi Fan's turn.
Iron Bull drew number three and was scheduled to fight on Arena Number Two, being among the first group to take the stage.
Iron Bull's opponent was also quite strong, possessing strength close to two Cloud Stones.
After the two formally bowed, Iron Bull let out a roar and immediately went for a bear hug, enveloping his opponent.
"Ah... ah..." The man struggled for a long time, but it was useless. In the end, he had no choice but to concede.
Iron Bull had won. He grinned, revealing a mouthful of large, yellow teeth. His appearance was somewhat frightening, and the female disciples all turned away, unwilling to look at him.
In the second batch of registered disciples to take the stage, including Li Shu, there were two who had cultivated to the Inner Breath Realm. Both of them advanced easily.
The third batch was Bi Fan's turn, also on Arena Number Two.
Unfortunately, Bi Fan's opponent was named Wang Feng, who was also a master of the Inner Breath Realm.
Their eyes met, filled with fighting spirit.
Wang Feng had witnessed Bi Fan's agile movements and dared not be careless. He stood ready, waiting to see his opponent's move.
Bi Fan knew Wang Feng's intentions, but he didn't care. All strategies were paper tigers in the face of absolute strength.
Myriad Ancestor Fist.
Bi Fan touched his chin, then took a step forward, using the momentum to unleash a punch towards Wang Feng with the might of heaven.
Before the punch landed, the gust of wind blew against Wang Feng's face like a knife cut.
Wang Feng's expression changed drastically. He didn't dare to meet the punch head-on and dodged to the side.
Bi Fan actually leaned his upper body to the left, his fist still aimed at Wang Feng's front.
It was only because Bi Fan had cultivated the basic footwork of Misty Dance that he could change direction so swiftly and keep his body so flexible. An ordinary person would be unable to achieve this level of agility during a rapid charge.
Wang Feng couldn't dodge in time and threw out a punch, colliding with Bi Fan's fist.
"Bang!" Bi Fan used his full strength and took a step back, steadying himself.
Wang Feng, caught off guard, was sent staggering back five or six steps by Bi Fan's punch.
Bi Fan hadn't even used his Inner Breath. Otherwise, Wang Feng might have already fallen off the stage.
"Now!" Bi Fan roared, using his Inner Breath, still employing the Myriad Ancestor Fist.
This punch was even faster and fiercer. In Wang Feng's eyes, the fist kept growing larger, reaching his face in an instant.
"I'll go all out!" Wang Feng was already close to the edge of the stage, unable to dodge or retreat.
He used all his Inner Breath and threw out a punch.
The two fists collided again, and both grunted. Bi Fan was sent flying backward, taking more than ten steps before steadying himself.
Wang Feng fared even worse, flying directly off the stage and losing the match.
It was clear that Bi Fan had the advantage in terms of strength.
"Bi Fan wins!"
Bi Fan defeated Wang Feng of the Inner Breath Realm in just two moves, making a name for himself again. Cheers erupted from the stands.
However, in a certain corner, a fatty watched Bi Fan with a sinister gaze, wishing he could tear Bi Fan apart.
This was Zhu San. He had learned from Da Niu that Bi Fan hadn't died in the Myriad Snake Den and had even greatly increased his strength, which had kept him uneasy.
He came to watch the selection of Registered Disciples and inadvertently discovered Bi Fan. Bi Fan was truly like Da Niu had said, as if he had become a different person.
While shocked, Zhu San was filled with killing intent towards Bi Fan. However, Bi Fan's current strength had surpassed his own, making it very difficult to eliminate him. He had to plan carefully before acting.
Bi Fan, with his incredibly keen senses, felt someone staring at him. He turned his head and spotted Zhu San.
Bi Fan gave Zhu San a smile, which sent a chill down Zhu San's spine, causing him to leave in a hurry.
"He actually discovered me. This will be troublesome from now on. I must find a way to deal with him quickly. He must die," Zhu San thought as he walked away.
Bi Fan ignored Zhu San and slowly returned to Yu Xiao Feng's side.
Zhu San was just a minor character. As long as Bi Fan wished it, he could crush Zhu San right now.
Bi Fan had already become a Registered Disciple. If he performed exceptionally in the ranking matches, he might be taken in by the higher-ups of the Qingyang Sect. His status and position would greatly increase, and at that time, killing an Outer Disciple manager would not bring anyone to his doorstep.
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