CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 46: THE WALKING JINX

"Ah!!!"

As if his appendix had been stabbed, even with Gao Dong’s strong physique, he was rolling on the ground in pain, clutching his stomach, unable to speak.

The Mountain Technique only strengthened his bones but didn’t enhance the defense of his internal organs, which is why he was easily taken down by Ye Qingzhou with a single Heart Sword strike.

The audience was in an uproar, especially those gamblers who placed heavy bets on Ye Qingzhou losing his first match today. Their eyes turned red with fury: "Protest! This is a fixed match! It’s so damn fake!"

"Isn’t Gao Dong the second seat of the Swordsmanship Club at Shimen First High School? His Mountain Technique reached a skilled level, and his most famous technique, Pan Guard, is known for defense and counters, yet he didn’t even put on a show!"

"What, did he, like the Golden Dragon, eat beef noodles before the match, and that’s why his stomach hurts?"

"Damn it, made me lose money!"

The referee, seeing that Gao Dong wasn’t faking, quickly called a doctor for treatment, and the conclusion was that Gao Dong had an acute appendicitis attack with severe internal bleeding.

Although Gao Dong’s physique wasn’t weak, he definitely wouldn’t die, but the match couldn’t continue. He had to be carried away for medical treatment.

"Ye Qingzhou wins!"

Ye Qingzhou was unfazed by this result.

Now, he could use his will to stir the Primordial Qi inside his opponents, converting it into Sword Qi to directly attack the vulnerable internal organs.

Even if Gao Dong’s physique was robust like a bull, with muscles and bones like armor possessing significant resistance, he still fell instantly, unable to rise.

"It’s a fix!"

"Too shady!"

"I’m gonna file a complaint!"

Many gamblers couldn’t accept the result; after all, everything seemed too coincidental. Who falls sick after getting on the stage?

Unfortunately, the protest was invalid, and the competition continued.

By evening, the matches concluded.

This time, only three people remained undefeated in the Kan District.

The Golden Dragon.

Liang Jia.

Ye Qingzhou.

Unlike Ye Qingzhou’s "dog-licking luck," both the Golden Dragon and Liang Jia displayed the strong prowess expected of martial arts geniuses, crushing all opponents without doubt.

Especially Liang Jia!

Unlike the Golden Dragon, who enjoyed teasing opponents to gain attention, Liang Jia’s every move was clean and decisive, often settling battles in two moves, ending matches with instant knockouts.

With high looks and such a beautiful performance, Liang Jia naturally attracted widespread attention, amassing fans rapidly, becoming a martial arts rookie even more dazzling than the Golden Dragon.

Sure enough, by the evening, people were already debating in the comment area who between Liang Jia and the Golden Dragon would advance as the first from the Kan District.

Of course, Ye Qingzhou was also mentioned.

But he was regarded as a walking disaster; after all, every opponent who faced him either failed or got sick, as if cursed with bad luck.

A typical jinx!

......

On the third day of the competition, most district seeds had been determined.

The players who remained undefeated dominated the competition points, leaving their rivals far behind.

The upcoming contention was merely for seeding ranks.

The top player of each district would face the second rank of another district in the top sixteen battles.

If they were unlucky and directly met Zhu Jinfeng or Liu Dingjian, the two champions’ hot favorites, they might miss the top eight, so no one dared to throw a match at this critical juncture.

And in the Kan District here, Ye Qingzhou was set to face the Golden Dragon for the first time.

This was the Double Dragon Battle!

The audience seats were packed because Ye Qingzhou and the Golden Dragon were such hot topics.

The Golden Dragon’s "undefeated legend" was full of points for criticism.

Ye Qingzhou’s "disastrous physique" equally sparked heated debates, with people guessing his identity, and some even suspecting he was Zhang Xinwu’s illegitimate son.

At this moment, countless people were curious about whether the Golden Dragon could maintain his "undefeated legend" and end Ye Qingzhou’s perfect winning streak.

Or whether Ye Qingzhou’s "disastrous physique" would activate, causing the Golden Dragon to lose without defeat, casting his sword into the sand.

The comment section on the official website was buzzing with activity.

"I originally thought Zhu Jinfeng and Liu Dingjian’s topics would be the hottest, but it turns out there’s another master in the Kan District."

"Haha, in past years, the bid for champions was between the Qian District and the Kunn District, yet this year the most attention is on the Kan District."

"What merits does the Kan District have to simultaneously produce a Golden Dragon and a Ye Qingzhou, this duo of lying dragons and phoenix chicks."

"Double Dragon Sword Fighting is the best in the world, dispute it if you don’t agree!"

"The Double Dragon Battle feels more exciting than the championship fight itself. I can’t wait to know the result of this match."

On the stage, the referee announced loudly.

"Contestant 003, Golden Dragon from Mingde Middle School, versus contestant 404, Ye Qingzhou from Linjiang First High School."

The Double Dragon Battle officially commenced.

The Golden Dragon leapt into the air, as if walking on the wind, gracefully landing on the stage, with smooth and stylish moves, showcasing his solid achievement in Wind Force.

At this moment, his face carried a confident smile, exuding an extreme sense of pride.

As Ye Qingzhou was about to move, Liang Jia came over, advising, "If you have real skill, you should show it in this battle. Luck won’t favor you forever."

"Luck?"

Ye Qingzhou only smiled noncommittally, too lazy to explain.

Then he walked onto the stage with steady, plain steps.

"Ye Qingzhou, your luck ends here with me."

The Golden Dragon’s eyes glowed with an unusual purple spiritual light, and only then did Ye Qingzhou notice that his opponent’s eyes were heavy pupils, with an Inner Breath different from others, giving him an uneasy feeling.

"I was born with heavy pupils, walking the invincible path of a king, blessed with great fortune. Your disaster cannot restrain me. Bring out your full power, and let’s give this battle a perfect finale."

"Full power?"

Ye Qingzhou gently tapped the sword sheath with his slender fingers, then said with a smile, "Well then, consider it returning the favor."

As the saying goes, a drop of kindness should be returned with a spring.

Ye Qingzhou was not an ungrateful person; he owed a favor for learning the Soaring Step from the Golden Dragon.

Though the Golden Dragon was unaware, Ye Qingzhou couldn’t ignore it.

Since he desired to see his full power, he would give him this opportunity.

Thud~

Thud thud~

Ye Qingzhou’s heart began to beat powerfully, akin to the sound of war drums thundering across a desolate battlefield.

The Sea of Qi, which originally presented a dragon-tiger entangled phenomenon, now released its bonds, and the tightly locked Qi and blood became fully active, with Inner Breath flowing through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians like a mighty river, surging with momentum.

If on ordinary days Ye Qingzhou habitually activated a power-saving mode to reduce Primordial Qi consumption.

At this moment, he entered a full-power state, transforming his Wind’s Inner Breath into a soaring Flood Dragon, bathing in flames, using mountains as claws, forests as linn, inhaling to generate Yin, and exhaling to produce thunder!

Six Forms Unification, the Flood Dragon appears!

At the moment of releasing his shackles, Ye Qingzhou merely grasped the sword hilt lightly, yet standing opposite him, the Golden Dragon was already drenched in cold sweat, his heart a storm of shock.

Even the referee couldn’t discern the massive changes within Ye Qingzhou, but the Golden Dragon saw it vividly.

The Golden Dragon had never told anyone that his heavy pupils weren’t innate, but obtained through an accident.

Along with it, he acquired a special ability he named the "Qi Observation Skill."

He could directly observe the shape and strength of the opponent’s inner Qi!

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou, in the Golden Dragon’s sight, was no longer human but a roaring Flood Dragon soaring to the heavens!