Chen Boyu steeled himself. He decided to fight one more round, all for the sect.
At that thought, Chen Boyu took out a pill, placed it in his mouth, and swallowed it.
It was an ordinary Primordial Qi Pill, which could quickly restore the spiritual power in his body!
Chen Boyu checked the spiritual power within him, then shook his head again with a bitter smile. Only about half of what he had at his peak remained, which meant his strength was greatly diminished.
He could no longer unleash a terrifying move like the one he had just used.
On the Longevity Sect's side, everyone fell silent the moment their cheers ended.
They could see the state Chen Boyu was in. He could not possibly fight another round!
At that moment, everyone's gaze fell on Ji Wuchang, making him the focus of the entire crowd.
Ninety-nine percent of those watching had no faith in Ji Wuchang.
To have someone at the Qi Refining seventh layer face someone at the Qi Refining eighth layer, plus the strongest opponent at the Qi Refining ninth layer-they all thought it was impossible.
"Senior Sister, now we won't have to lift a finger. Someone will help us teach this fellow who doesn't know how high the heavens are or how deep the earth is a lesson!"
Tai Yujie excitedly leaned close to An Kexin and muttered in a low voice!
A smile touched An Kexin's lips before she spoke with a hint of reproach. "Junior Sister, there are too many people and loose tongues here. Be careful someone doesn't hear you."
"This is a contest between two sects, after all. It wouldn't be good if someone overheard!"
Hearing this, Tai Yujie stuck out her tongue, her face full of gloating!
She was filled with anticipation for the coming match!
She dearly hoped to see Ji Wuchang beaten until he had to search the ground for his teeth!
A cold glint flashed in An Kexin's eyes. Ever since this junior brother arrived, she had felt that she, the eldest senior sister, carried less and less weight in their master's heart.
But within the sect, she could not attack him at will. If she was discovered, the punishment would be severe.
Now there was finally a good show to watch, and her eyes lit up.
As for the consequences of losing the inter-sect contest, An Kexin had never considered them!
"Eldest Senior Sister, do you think we can still turn things around?"
Huang Wanqiu looked at Zhen Miaoqing beside her, a trace of worry in her eyes!
Zhen Miaoqing smiled slightly, then said, "Junior Sister Wanqiu, nothing is absolute. The contest isn't over yet, is it? Perhaps there will be a surprise!"
Hearing Zhen Miaoqing's words, Huang Wanqiu swept her gaze over Chen Boyu and Ji Wuchang before settling on Ji Wuchang, but doubt showed in her eyes!
Although Ji Wuchang had given her quite a shock in Wind Thunder Valley, that did not mean his combat strength was particularly formidable!
Just then, Ji Wuchang moved, leaping onto the contest platform in a single bound!
"Senior Brother Chen, go down and tend to your injuries. Leave this to me!"
Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, Chen Boyu frowned slightly before saying, "Junior Brother Ji, I'll fight one more round!"
Ji Wuchang shook his head slightly at Chen Boyu's words, then said, "Senior Brother Chen, your meridians are injured. If you keep fighting, the consequences will be severe!"
Ji Wuchang understood better than anyone how terrifying meridian injuries were. In his previous life, they had plagued him his entire life, until he was killed.
At Ji Wuchang's words, Chen Boyu's face paled slightly!
He had wanted to hold on a little longer, but when he saw Ji Wuchang's calm gaze, he nodded.
His current injuries would be no serious concern after a few days of recuperation, but if he kept fighting, the consequences would be severe!
"Junior Brother Ji, be careful! If we lose this time, the responsibility lies with the rest of us, not you!"
Chen Boyu spoke to Ji Wuchang with a smile, then left the contest platform.
Watching Chen Boyu's retreating figure, Ji Wuchang narrowed his eyes slightly. He understood what Chen Boyu meant: he had taken responsibility upon himself and the others in advance.
A warmth rose in Ji Wuchang's heart.
In a forest big enough, there were birds of every kind!
Although the Longevity Sect had some bastards, it also had a group of people with pure Dao hearts. These people were the sect's true pillars!
At that moment, among those in the elders' seats, Meng Caihong was the most nervous!
Although she had gained some understanding of Ji Wuchang's combat strength, when the time actually came for him to take the stage, she was still very worried.
"Sect Leader Zhen, you're going to lose this round!"
Zhao Sandao spoke with a smile.
Although Zhen Yaotian thought the same in his heart, he naturally would not concede defeat aloud. He smiled and said, "Not necessarily!"
Zhao Sandao did not expose Zhen Yaotian's lack of confidence. He merely nodded to Jin Enting and Liu Yongzhan below.
"Senior Brother Jin, there's no need for you to take the stage. I'll go deal with him!"
Liu Yongzhan spoke to Jin Enting, a trace of contempt entering his eyes.
A mere Qi Refining Realm seventh layer cultivator dared to stand on the contest platform. It seemed the Longevity Sect had no one left.
"Don't underestimate your opponent!"
Jin Enting glanced at Ji Wuchang as he spoke to Liu Yongzhan.
Liu Yongzhan nodded, then leaped straight onto the contest platform!
"Liu Yongzhan of the Great Saber Pavilion! Please instruct me!"
Ji Wuchang looked calmly at Liu Yongzhan, sensing the surging power of blood and Qi within him. He was somewhat stronger than Li Jiwen, whom Ji Wuchang had defeated yesterday!
But so what? With his current physical strength, even someone at the peak of the Qi Refining ninth layer might not be able to withstand him!
"Ji Wuchang! Make your move!"
Liu Yongzhan spoke calmly, then drew his long saber!
Ji Wuchang did not draw his longsword, remaining bare-handed instead.
His greatest combat strength lay in his physical body to begin with. Thunder Explosion Fist and Wind and Thunder Fist were both fist techniques; drawing his longsword would only restrict his ability to unleash his strength!
Seeing Ji Wuchang standing bare-handed, Liu Yongzhan frowned slightly.
But Liu Yongzhan paid it no further heed. With a loud shout, he raised his long saber, spiritual power surging wildly within him, and slashed down at Ji Wuchang.
The chilling saber light transformed into several saber shadows. They interwove, extending into a streak of saber light several meters long that shot straight toward Ji Wuchang!
The moment this slash was unleashed, the spectators held their breath.
The expressions of Duan Junsheng, Fan Huajun, and Huang Guangwen all changed slightly, because this strike was almost as strong as one of their own.
Meng Caihong clenched her fists, her body rigid and straight. If Ji Wuchang encountered danger, she would fly out without hesitation to save him.
Joy appeared on An Kexin's and Tai Yujie's faces at the same time.
If Ji Wuchang could not even withstand this move, that would be laughable.
At that moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Ji Wuchang, even Zhen Yaotian's.
Just as the saber light came within a foot of the top of Ji Wuchang's head, he moved. His body vanished in an instant.
The eyes of all the Longevity Sect's elders lit up. Ji Wuchang had moved very quickly just now.
What Ji Wuchang had used was naturally the Eight Trigrams Wandering Dragon Steps, best suited for relatively confined places like the contest platform.
By then, Ji Wuchang had already appeared behind Liu Yongzhan. Clenching his right hand into a fist, he punched straight out.
Liu Yongzhan naturally had abundant combat experience as well. The instant Ji Wuchang vanished, he sensed that something was wrong.
Without the slightest hesitation, he stepped forward while sweeping the long saber in his hand around to slash behind him.