Their gazes collided, sparks flying.
Chen Xuan looked calm and relaxed, as if he had no cares in the world.
It gave people the impression that he did not take Nalan Yanran seriously as an opponent at all, but rather looked down on her.
Killing intent filled Nalan Yanran's eyes as she silently swore to teach this bastard a lesson once the fight began.
Now that they were dueling, she could openly make a move against Chen Xuan.
Though she could not strike too heavily, she could still make him suffer a little.
"Senior Sister Yanran, please go easy on me later." Chen Xuan winked at Nalan Yanran, wearing an irritating expression. "I know I'm no match for you. I only agreed to this duel to save face."
Chen Xuan did not believe he would lose.
As a man with cheat-like abilities, he could not lose to an opponent of the same level.
"Don't worry. I'll take good care of you and won't hit you too hard," Nalan Yanran said through gritted teeth.
The words were practically squeezed out through the gaps in her teeth.
She placed especially heavy emphasis on the words "too hard."
Chen Xuan did not believe Nalan Yanran would hold back.
He knew that losing would definitely not feel good.
He could see traces of hostility in Nalan Yanran's eyes.
"In a duel between fellow disciples, stop when appropriate. Do not strike heavily, and do not endanger anyone's life. Once one side admits defeat, the other may not continue attacking or injuring them. Violators will be dealt with according to the Sect Rules."
The elder overseeing the duel stepped forward and addressed Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran.
The two nodded seriously to show that they understood.
"Since you both understand the rules of the duel, begin." The supervising elder signaled for them to start.
Having received permission, Nalan Yanran did not stand on ceremony.
Her Dou Qi surged at once, and the aura of a one-star Dou Zhe burst forth.
Pale green Dou Qi swirled around her body, her sharp presence bearing down on everyone.
Without wasting a word, she launched her attack.
The sharp sword in her hand was wrapped in Dou Qi, its pale green sword radiance gleaming coldly like a life-reaping blade.
Her graceful body exuded a powerful aura. Moving with the force around her, she shot forward.
Facing the attack, Chen Xuan showed no fear. His face remained calm, even carrying a faint trace of unruliness.
It seemed as if he did not regard her as an opponent at all.
Dou Qi circulated, and Chen Xuan unleashed his one-star Dou Zhe strength without holding anything back.
Watching Nalan Yanran charge at him fiercely, Chen Xuan did not dodge. Instead, he stood rooted in place and waited for the attack to arrive.
Seeing that Chen Xuan had no intention of dodging, Nalan Yanran's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she attacked with her sword.
The blade flashed with sword radiance as it swept toward him like sword qi swallowing the clouds.
The corners of Chen Xuan's lips curved upward slightly.
The Dou Qi within him gathered toward both fists.
Both his arms were wrapped in Dou Qi.
Everyone watching revealed expectant expressions at the sight.
Under their expectant gazes, Chen Xuan swung his Dou Qi-infused right fist at the incoming sword.
Bang
Their first exchange was a clash of power.
When fist met sword, there was no bloody scene as everyone had imagined. Instead, a sound like metal striking metal rang out.
The powerful recoil forced Chen Xuan back two steps.
Yet his expression did not change at all, and he appeared utterly relaxed.
Nalan Yanran was also unharmed, having only taken one step back.
Surprise showed in her bright eyes. She had not expected Chen Xuan to block that strike with his bare fist.
Since Chen Xuan had emerged completely unscathed, his physique was clearly formidable.
"Hm?" Yun Leng showed a look of surprise.
Chen Xuan's performance had exceeded his expectations.
"This boy's body is much tougher than an ordinary person's." Elder Ge's gaze fell upon Chen Xuan, and he was secretly alarmed.
The spectators around them were all surprised.
To clash bare fists against a weapon took real nerve.
Among opponents of the same realm present, no one dared fight as Chen Xuan did.
"I underestimated him." Nalan Yanran had not expected Chen Xuan to receive her strike so easily.
She had no choice but to reassess her opponent.
The Dou Qi within her circulated, and her aura changed.
Her Dou Qi began moving in a special manner.
The Dou Qi around her seemed to be drawn by some strange force.
Looking at Nalan Yanran now, she gave off an added sense of lightness.
Chen Xuan knew that Nalan Yanran was about to use a Combat Skill.
"Hah!"
With a sharp cry, Nalan Yanran launched another attack.
Her aura surged, and her figure flickered rapidly as she lunged at Chen Xuan.
Compared to before, her speed had more than doubled.
"Competing in speed?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.
When it came to speed, he feared no opponent of the same realm.
He still fought with his bare hands.
The two clashed in an instant, their Dou Qi colliding and producing powerful force.
Within the dueling ground, the two exchanged blows as their positions shifted constantly.
Fists and sword collided repeatedly in a fierce display.
After trading blows for a while, neither gained an advantage. They were evenly matched.
Nalan Yanran was extremely unwilling to accept this.
She possessed a Combat Skill that increased her speed, yet she still could not defeat Chen Xuan.
She could not understand why Chen Xuan was so fast without using any Combat Skill to enhance his speed.
Moreover, Chen Xuan's Dou Qi was not wind-attributed.
"Senior Sister, if this is all the strength you have, then obediently admit defeat," Chen Xuan said with a smile.
"Dream on!" Nalan Yanran snapped.
After another clash, she immediately pulled away.
She knew that if this continued, it would be difficult for her to win.
She could only use one of her trump cards.
"Azure Edge Blade!"
As the words fell, Dou Qi surged over Nalan Yanran's body, and the sword in her hand became wrapped in pale green sword radiance.
She swung her sword in rapid succession, sending three azure sword radiances flying toward Chen Xuan.
"Profound-tier Low-grade Combat Skill: Azure Wind Sword Art." Yun Leng narrowed his eyes and nodded to himself.
Judging from Nalan Yanran's use of this move, the "Azure Shadow Sword Art" had already reached the minor success stage.
Everyone stared at Chen Xuan, waiting to see him in a sorry state.
They all knew how powerful Nalan Yanran's attack was.
The power is indeed strong, but it is still not enough. Chen Xuan sneered inwardly.
Dou Qi surged wildly through his body, and his aura turned sharp, carrying a tyrannical presence.
Facing the three incoming sword radiances, Chen Xuan made his move.
Dou Qi swirled around both his fists as savage tiger heads condensed around them.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
He swung both fists, smashing them toward the three sword radiances.
The two forces collided with a thunderous boom.
Every punch Chen Xuan threw was accompanied by a tiger's roar, as though a fierce tiger were howling.
The three sword radiances were shattered.
Chen Xuan stood where he was, completely unharmed.
Nalan Yanran's expression froze in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Yun Leng and Elder Ge stared wide-eyed at Chen Xuan as if he were some kind of monster.
"Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist, second level. There can be no mistake!" Elder Ge cried out.
The moment Elder Ge's words fell, an uproar broke out among many people nearby.
Why were they so shocked?
Because Chen Xuan had obtained Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist less than three days ago, yet he had already cultivated it to the second level.
Among the Misty Cloud Sect's disciples, who could accomplish that?
No wonder everyone was so astonished.
"It is only the second level. It is still not enough to defeat me," Nalan Yanran said coldly.
Although she was shocked by Chen Xuan's cultivation talent, that did not mean he could defeat her with Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist alone.
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