CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: SHARPEST WORDS, HARSHEST BEATING

"Earth Listener? Isn’t that one of the ultimate techniques of the Cloud Mountain Stinging Dragon?"

"I see!"

The two commentators immediately understood. No wonder Nan Gongyi hadn’t mentioned it before; this was evidently one of the trump cards Liu Yiming had left with Liu Dingjian.

At this moment on the stage, Ye Qingzhou was riding the Wind Force, using the Mid-Tier Body Technique Martial Technique, Soaring Step.

Previously, when Ye Qingzhou fell into the deep pit, as he jumped out, his body briefly freed itself from Liu Dingjian’s Qi lock, which is when he discovered Earth Listener’s secret.

"When the Mountain Technique is cultivated to a profound level, it not only enhances bone density but also allows one to sense the subtle vibrations from the earth, thereby pinpointing the enemy’s location—a truly exquisite concept."

Ye Qingzhou once again praised, which is why he refused Lii Jian’en.

A fraudulent match could earn two million. While it seems a lot, it’s insufficient to exchange for even one Mid-Tier Martial Technique. How could such rewards compare to personally battling a martial genius like Liu Dingjian?

In just a moment of confrontation, Ye Qingzhou had already pocketed three rare Mid-Tier Martial Techniques, especially Earth Listener, a technique invented by certain individuals. Without personal experience, it would be impossible to learn.

Facing this generous-hearted Liu Dingjian, Ye Qingzhou couldn’t help but remind him: "Standing Form, Cliff, Earth Listener—do you have any other ultimate moves you haven’t used? If not, the match is about to end."

"!!!"

Liu Dingjian wasn’t someone who got angry easily, but Ye Qingzhou’s "contempt" and "provocation" truly ignited his fury.

With a stern shout, Liu Dingjian channeled his Inner Breath again, power gathering within him as his Thunder Dragon Sword resonated with his Inner Breath, emitting a humming sound.

Ye Qingzhou stood still, waiting for Liu Dingjian to complete his power gathering.

Seeing this, Liu Dingjian became even more furious and attacked: "You asked for this!"

With one swing of the sword, the entire world seemed to tremble!

The majestic and heavy Sword Qi vibrated at high speed, seemingly capable of tearing space apart, striking violently towards Ye Qingzhou faster than Cliff by threefold.

Among the Mountain Technique’s Mid-Tier Martial Techniques, it ranked first in destructive power and is also the hardest to learn—Celestial Collapse!

In terms of sheer power, Celestial Collapse even stood on par with many High-Tier Martial Techniques.

Unlike Cliff, which relies on the earth for power transmission, Celestial Collapse can be transmitted through the air, meaning this move can target both ground and air, making it more versatile.

It couldn’t be blocked!

Couldn’t evade!

With Cicada Awakening, Ye Qingzhou instantly sensed the might of Celestial Collapse. Even with his current cultivation and foundation, no technique could allow him to withstand this move.

Unless...

"First Gear."

Ye Qingzhou released his physical restraints, and instantly a Jiao Dragon roared, an angry tiger roared, and his Dantian’s opening and closing sounded like explosive beans, with a rumbling noise in his abdomen akin to a high-power engine.

The high-frequency vibration of his Inner Breath stimulated his sacral sympathetic nerves, causing his muscles and bones to quiver in unison.

Rumble~

In Ye Qingzhou’s mind, he vaguely heard the sound of waves, like thunder!

His Inner Breath exploded, like gasoline ignited continuously in a cylinder, providing Ye Qingzhou with endless power. At this moment, the power within him was overwhelming and unmatched.

No specific technique, just a casual sword swing.

Zheng~

The Flying Frost Sword swept horizontally, effortlessly erasing the opponent’s ultimate move, Celestial Collapse, with its ferocious power.

"How... is this possible?"

Liu Dingjian gazed stupidly at Ye Qingzhou’s sword, utterly shocked. The attack into which he had poured everything had been casually nullified by his opponent?

"Is this all you have?"

Ye Qingzhou looked at Liu Dingjian, rather regretfully: "It seems that one shouldn’t be too greedy."

Even in squeezing benefits, one shouldn’t target just one sheep. Clearly, Liu Dingjian, a martial genius, had been thoroughly drained by Ye Qingzhou.

Soaring Step.

Ye Qingzhou stepped on the gale, instantly appearing behind Liu Dingjian, the hilt of his sword hammering onto the back of the latter’s neck.

With a blow to his neural points, even as his Sword Bone transferred some of the force, Liu Dingjian instantaneously fainted, losing the match in an utterly humiliating manner.

"Ye Qingzhou wins!"

It wasn’t until the judge announced the result that everyone snapped back to reality, and the audience erupted.

"What was with that sword of Ye Qingzhou’s just now?"

"Where’s Celestial Collapse? That huge Celestial Collapse?"

"Ye Qingzhou seemed to have used Soaring Step just now?"

"Be confident, drop the ’seems’."

"As expected of the top of the Twin Dragons of Sword Fighting, Ye Qingzhou’s Soaring Step seems even better than the Golden Dragon’s."

"Wait, what’s this about the Twin Dragons of Sword Fighting?"

In the audience, the Golden Dragon, hiding among the crowd with a baseball cap and sunglasses, was both pleased and displeased, his emotions swinging between joy and anger.

On the one hand, he was glad that avoiding battle with Ye Qingzhou had proven wise, as even Liu Dingjian couldn’t win; what chance did he have?

On the other hand, he was irked that Ye Qingzhou’s use of Soaring Step was better than his!

How infuriating!

It was his first, the Soaring Step was his signature move!

To be bested in his strongest area, even the shameless Golden Dragon felt a sense of being wronged, heartache squeezing his chest.

As Ye Qingzhou descended from the stage, Leon, feeling as if he’d been deceived, approached demanding an explanation: "Master Ye, didn’t you say that was your full power last time? How could you deceive us? Where’s the sincerity between people?"

"I didn’t lie to you, that was indeed my full power at the time. But a true martial arts master constantly improves, so yesterday’s full power doesn’t reflect today’s full power, understand?"

"!!!"

Leon was hit hard. He had thought his Martial Bone complete, ready to "surpass the master," but Master Ye remained his master.

Not only had the gap not closed, it had grown even wider.

Ye Qingzhou patted Leon’s shoulder: "Instead of thinking about how to beat me, concentrate on defeating your current opponent. If you lose to Zhu Jinfeng, you won’t make it to the finals against me."

"Heh, there’s no need for alarm, Master Ye. I, Leon, am a stalwart gentleman, if I can’t beat you, I surely won’t lose to a woman?"

Leon puffed out his chest and marched confidently to the other semi-final stage.

"Number 002, Zhu Jinfeng from Guangya Middle School, versus Number 005, Leon from Linjiang First High School."

Zhu Jinfeng, donned in a crimson outfit like a Phoenix bathed in flames, gracefully landed on the stage. She was stunningly beautiful, yet her eyes and brow radiated heroic vigor.

Her figure stood with hands behind her back, exuding a fiery aura.

Fire Mastery!

Thunderous Mastery!

Though female, she majored in the most explosive forces of the Six Techniques, Fire and Thunder.

"Come on, Leon."

"Alright, let your failure witness my growth."

Confidently, Leon, whose Martial Bone was complete and who had mastered both Wind Force and Thunderous, had prepared a powerful trump card specifically to defeat Ye Qingzhou.

Apart from Master Ye, he disregarded all in this sword fighting competition!

Five minutes later, Leon was carried off the stage, eyes rolling back.

"Zhu Jinfeng wins!"