On the spacious battle platform, two figures faced each other, both dressed in black robes. Their auras filled the air, creating a slightly chilling atmosphere that made many people present feel a little uneasy.
"Hey, I didn't expect these two to run into each other. Their reputations in the family have been growing day by day lately. Now that they've met at the clan meeting, we can see who's stronger."
" Xiao Yang has declared his ambition to become the new heir of the family, while Xiao Yan has a grudge against Elder Xiao Dingtian. This battle is unlikely to be simple!"
"That's not necessarily true. Xiao Yang's strength is only at the Three-Star Yuan Zong. Xiao Yan defeated Xiao Lei and Xiao Zhuobin in the martial arts arena last time, and both of them were stronger than that level. Although Xiao Yang's strange rock armor has good defensive capabilities, it may not be able to defeat Xiao Yan."
Looking at the two facing off in the arena, a murmur immediately broke out in the stands below. Almost everyone present knew these two rising stars in the clan, especially after their previous battle in the martial arts arena, which solidified Xiao Yan's position within the Xiao Clan. Now that they were facing Xiao Yang, no one could say for sure what would happen between them.
Ignoring the noisy discussions around him, Xiao Yan calmly looked directly at Xiao Yang opposite him. With a thought, his internal Origin Qi immediately began to circulate, and a faint sense of pressure spread out.
Looking at Xiao Yan standing quietly opposite him, Xiao Yang's smile widened. As long as he defeated the person in front of him, his only opponent would be Xiao Feng. With his invincible and powerful armor, he was absolutely confident that he could defeat the latter. At that time, it would be his turn to sit on the throne of the Xiao Clan's heir!
Xiao Yang let out a sinister laugh. As soon as he finished speaking, he clenched his right hand in mid-air, and a surge of gray Origin Qi instantly condensed in his hand. He then slashed across his chest, instantly forming a suit of rock armor on his body. His cold eyes also turned to look at his opponent.
"Hmph, I'll see if you're really as formidable as you appeared in that battle."
Staring coldly at Xiao Yan, seeing the latter's calm demeanor, Xiao Yang clenched his fists, and gray, hard rock gradually covered them, unconsciously spreading a sense of heaviness.
Xiao Yan's gaze remained calm. He slightly rotated his hand, and the jet-black Heavy Xuan Ruler slowly appeared. With a casual wave, a powerful gust of wind immediately formed beneath the ruler's edge, sweeping across the area and creating a whistling sound. Then, he turned his gaze to the elders' seats.
Noticing Xiao Yan's gaze, Elder Zhang, who had called out his name earlier, suddenly snapped back to reality. His cloudy old eyes scanned the surroundings, but he didn't say much.
"Start!"
As soon as the elder finished speaking, the countless gazes on the two people in the stands became much more intense. The appearance of these two in this clan gathering was probably just the beginning of the real main event!
Of course, those watching the changes in the arena were not just the ordinary disciples in the stands. Including Xiao Lei and Xiao Feng in the front row, and even Xiao Shaojun and Xiao Siyu standing outside the crowd, their eyes were also focused on Xiao Yan. Even some elders in the elders' seats who had high expectations for the two of them had their eyes shining with a burning light.
Immediately following, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yang on the stage also unleashed their fierce auras at this moment. Two powerful Origin Qi surged out from their bodies, colliding like two giant beasts. The intense pressure released by the collision of the two powerful auras caused the faces of some family disciples on the stands to change, and many of them couldn't help but hold their breath slightly.
Xiao Yan twisted his body slightly, and a series of crisp sounds rang out in his body. At the same time, powerful Origin Qi flowed rapidly through his meridians. Abundant power filled his entire body, and even the huge Black Ruler he held in his hand was releasing an overwhelming and powerful pressure, causing the surrounding void to distort continuously.
"Whoosh!"
The silence in the arena lasted only a few dozen seconds before Xiao Yan, wielding the Heavy Xuan Ruler, shot out like an arrow. His speed was so great that many outsiders could only see a black shadow flash by. Finally, he fell like a meteorite above Xiao Yang's head, carrying an incomparably powerful and terrifying impact. Amidst the shocked gazes of everyone in the arena, he collided heavily with Xiao Yang's unyielding rock armor!
"Buzz!"
With a single strike, the area where the two stood was instantly destroyed. Huge cracks spread rapidly from the point of impact, like a spider web. In the blink of an eye, the entire stone platform shattered!
Under this heavy blow, the powerful impact sent Xiao Yang's body flying backward for more than ten feet. When he finally came to a stop, his aura, including his rock armor, did not change much.
Clearly, even with Xiao Yan's formidable strength, he couldn't break through this rock armor using brute force alone.
Noticing this, Xiao Yan frowned slightly, his slightly numb hand trembled gently, dispelling the discomfort. When he looked up, he saw the mocking expression on Xiao Yang's face.
"Haha, not bad brute force, but unfortunately, brute force alone is far from enough in front of me. My rock armor is impenetrable among those of the same level. No matter how much strength you have, it will be useless!"
Xiao Yang grinned maliciously, and as he stood up, he clenched his fists, and a sharp spike materialized from the front of the heavy rock, while his arms transformed into rock blades, making him both offensive and defensive.
"Laugh!"
In the next instant, Xiao Yang's body shot forward violently, appearing in front of Xiao Yan in the blink of an eye. The latter was not afraid at all, and with a twist of his giant ruler, he followed suit and rushed forward.
On the battle platform, two blurry figures passed each other, and a massive ruler slammed into the rock armor. Amidst the bursts of sparks, a heavy thud resounded, and tiny ripples of energy spread out from the point of contact.
The moment their figures crossed, Xiao Yan's expression remained calm, but the giant ruler he gripped in his hand reflexively swung behind him, the thick blade generating a powerful gust of wind that tore through the air, violently impacting the sweeping rock blade.
"Ding ding ding ding..."
The heavy ruler swung back and forth, producing a crisp clanging sound. The two figures, who had just crossed paths, twisted again in an instant. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan had already swung the Heavy Xuan Ruler more than a dozen times in succession. Xiao Yang's rock armor was not to be outdone. Not only did it block the oncoming bombardments, but with a sharp whooshing sound, a series of fierce and unparalleled energy blasts were also chasing after Xiao Yan's throat. If the latter had not had a profound foundation, he would have had difficulty dodging this dense, rain-like attack.
On the stands, countless people stared in amazement at the two blurry figures flashing across the field. Few could discern the situation at that moment, but those few brief pauses and collisions only fueled the excitement of the Xiao Clan members. Shouts rang out one after another, and the atmosphere on the field rapidly escalated.
Meanwhile, on the battle stage, Xiao Yan's mind was racing. Xiao Yang's rock armor was clearly more defensive than he had expected. After more than a hundred rounds, he had not gained the slightest advantage. In that case, it would be unwise to rely solely on brute force.
However, precisely because of this, people often overlook their greatest weakness when faced with such extreme defense.
"Haha, Xiao Yan, I advise you to admit defeat as soon as possible. If you drag this out any longer, you'll only lose face in the end. Rather than humiliating yourself, it's more elegant to admit defeat decisively!"
Seeing Xiao Yan frown, Xiao Yang immediately revealed a ferocious sneer. His body trembled violently, and Origin Qi immediately poured out from within, continuously filling the rock armor on his body. A fierce aura also spread out from it. In the blink of an eye, the wounds left on the armor by the heavy ruler quickly disappeared. The imposing power also caused the faces of the younger generation on the stands who had been humiliated to change.
Faced with Xiao Yang's armor, which was as sturdy as a tortoise shell, no matter how fiercely they bombarded him, once he injected his Origin Qi into it, he would quickly recover to his original state. After a battle, they couldn't even break through his defenses, so how could they possibly win?
"Sigh, it seems even Xiao Yan can't do anything about this guy's turtle shell!"
"I wonder if the Crown Prince can defeat him."
Seeing the situation on the field, many people who had originally held high hopes for Xiao Yan immediately showed expressions of disappointment. Although the outcome of the battle was still unclear, given that the situation was exactly the same as yesterday, everyone already knew the result, and many people even planned to leave.
Compared to these people, Xiao Feng, sitting in the front row of the stands, remained calm and composed. From his perspective, the situation on the field had completely shifted in Xiao Yang's favor the moment Xiao Yan revealed his arrogance. Xiao Yang's defeat was only a matter of time, especially since Xiao Yan had not yet unleashed his true strength.
"So, they're finally getting serious?"
Xiao Feng squinted, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, who was still fighting Xiao Yang in the arena, and murmured.
He could clearly sense that the latter's Origin Qi was being rapidly depleted, which meant that this seemingly boring and monotonous battle was about to take an amazing turn.
"Admit defeat, Xiao Yan. As long as my stone armor remains intact, you will never be able to hurt me!"
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was helplessly hiding under the rock armor, Xiao Yang's grin widened. He charged forward like a rhinoceros towards Xiao Yan.
"Clang!"
Xiao Yan gripped the giant ruler tightly in one hand, and as he swung it down, he was actually forced back by the powerful force contained in Xiao Yang's armor, until it flew out of Xiao Yan's hand.
Seeing the giant ruler slip from their hands, many of the Xiao Clan members present sighed and withdrew their gazes. Even their weapons had been knocked away, and the outcome was naturally predictable.
However, just as they shook their heads and sighed, Xiao Yan, whose Heavy Xuan Ruler had left his hand, suddenly raised his eyes, a sharp, cold light appearing in his dark eyes, and at that moment, he slammed his other hand forward!
"Since that's the case, then so be it!"
Given the distance between them, Xiao Yan's palm landed on Xiao Yang's chest armor almost instantly. As his palm gently touched it, a cold, detached shout rang out from Xiao Yan's mouth.
" Heart-Shattering Palm, break!"
As soon as the shout fell, a fierce force rushed into the latter's body. Xiao Yang's heart tightened suddenly, and a tearing sensation spread. His body trembled violently, and his expression changed drastically. At the same time, the Origin Qi in his body frantically gathered towards his heart, which barely suppressed the strange energy.
Almost simultaneously, the remaining power unleashed from Xiao Yan's palm strike impacted the rock armor without reservation. Then, Xiao Yan slowly extended a finger and gently flicked it...
"Snap!"
In an instant, his entire suit of armor shattered!
It's late, it's late! They treated me to a movie and dinner, and I, being a freeloader, have to go and enjoy it, so I'm back late.
The first half was a bit choppy; the dialogue was revised several times, and while I'm not entirely satisfied, it's still pretty close.