e-booksonline Chapter 96 The Martial Arts Examination Concludes! Rewards are Bestowed!
Chapter 96 The Martial Arts Examination Concludes! Rewards are Bestowed!
Chapter 96 The Martial Arts Examination Concludes! Rewards are Bestowed!
On the stage, Cui Wanhe, his black hair flowing, remained calm, as if nothing bothered him.
On the other side, Sun Yan's eyes were filled with anger, like a volcano about to erupt.
"The match begins!"
As soon as the referee finished speaking, Sun Yan disappeared from his spot and appeared next to Cui Wanhe in an instant.
A powerful, iron fist slammed directly into Cui Wanhe's head.
"Clang!"
Cui Wanhe stood ready, his nine-ringed broadsword trembling violently as he forcefully blocked the ferocious attack.
But Sun Yan gave him no chance to catch his breath. With a jerk of his arms, his muscles were like cast iron, and he pushed the Nine Revolutions Iron Armor Technique to its limit. He transformed into a raging bear and began to furiously hammer at Cui Wanhe.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A fierce wind raged on the arena, causing the clothes of the two to flutter wildly.
From below the stage, Su Yu's pupils contracted slightly.
The same Shattering Gold Iron Fist, when wielded by Sun Yan, was several times more powerful than that of Sun Shi!
The extremely refined qi and blood, and the indestructible hardness, made Su Yu's eyes turn serious.
"Is this the power of three acupoints?"
Su Yu gripped the Mo Yuan sword tightly, and the pride he felt from killing Sun Shi and entering the top five vanished instantly.
If it were me standing on the stage right now, even if I went all out, I probably wouldn't be able to break through Sun Yan's defenses, and I wouldn't even be able to withstand three of his moves.
No wonder that move just now made me feel the threat of death.
In martial arts, the realm of skill is ultimately the most fundamental!
After the martial arts examination, you must start cultivating as soon as possible and strive to break through to the second or even the third aperture. Otherwise, facing someone like Sun Yan, there is only one way out: death!
On the stage, the battle between the two quickly intensified. The intense fighting kept the onlookers on their breath, watching intently.
After exchanging dozens more blows, Cui Wanhe's eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, and his aura shifted from stillness to activity, as if a dormant volcano were about to erupt.
"Sun Yan, you take pride in this iron armor, today I'll shatter your turtle shell!"
With a long howl, the heavy nine-ringed broadsword in Cui Wanhe's hand trembled violently.
"Splash—!"
The nine iron rings slammed against the back of the blade, producing a shrill and ear-piercing metallic clang!
"Take three of my strikes!"
"The first of Hongshan's three wonders is the knife!"
As Cui Wanhe slashed down, the nine iron rings on the back of the blade slid violently toward the tip of the blade due to inertia, instantly amplifying the slashing force of the blade several times over!
"clang!"
This strike was incredibly heavy, forcefully breaking through Sun Yan's fist blockade, causing his arm bones to crack and his defenses to widen.
"The second cut!"
The force of the blade was not yet exhausted, and the power was added again! With the crisp sound of the iron rings hitting each other, this blade was extremely fast, and a bright white streak of light cut through the air.
"Sizzle!"
Sun Yan's proud, impervious dark blue skin was torn apart like paper by this terrifyingly powerful strike, and a spurt of blood shot out from his chest!
"The third cut!"
Cui Wanhe leaped into the air, gripping his sword with both hands, channeling all his vital energy into the blade. The nine rings rang out in unison, their sound like a dragon's roar, carrying an overwhelming force capable of crushing everything, as they crashed down.
"boom!"
Sun Yan let out a scream as he was cleaved off the stage by the terrifying blade, leaving a deep, bone-revealing gash on his chest. Blood gushed out as he crashed heavily to the ground.
The entire arena fell silent; everyone was stunned by the three stunning sword strikes that had been unleashed.
This is truly the number one prodigy of Blackrock City!
Su Yu was quite surprised as he looked at the nine-ringed greatsword. Before he forged Mo Yuan, he had used this nine-ringed greatsword, but he used it as an ordinary greatsword.
I never expected that this nine-ringed broadsword could be used in such a way; the weight of its nine rings must be extraordinary!
This is also a custom-made treasured sword!
This Hongshan sword technique is quite remarkable; it is definitely a superior sword technique!
"Sun Yan, Sun Yan!"
At the Ironclad Martial Arts School, Xiong Wu was furious. Seeing Sun Yan lying on the ground, he quickly called for a doctor to treat him.
"how?"
"Lord Xiong, thankfully the knife didn't sever your heart meridian, so your life is not in danger, but you'll probably need to recuperate for about half a year."
Xiong Wu breathed a sigh of relief, but when he glanced at Cui Wanhe on the stage, he was still shocked.
Sun Yan, such a genius, was actually severely injured by Cui Wanhe's three strikes. Damn it, what kind of monster is this?
As for taking revenge on Cui Wanhe, he had no intention of doing so. After all, Hongshan Martial Arts School was on par with Tieyi Martial Arts School, and even slightly more prestigious, far superior to Baiyuan Martial Arts School.
"Oh dear, what a pity!" Jiang Liuchuan couldn't help but sigh with regret after hearing the doctor's words from afar at the White Ape Martial Arts School.
"If Sun Yan dies, Junior Brother Su will be under much less pressure."
Although the rest of the White Ape Martial Arts School members did not show it, they were all sighing inwardly.
It's a pity. If Cui Wanhe hadn't held back and had killed Sun Yan with one strike, then things would have been quite a show.
However, Su Yu himself seemed indifferent. He didn't care whether Sun Yan lived or died; in fact, he hoped Sun Yan would live.
Now that I've made it into the top five in the martial arts competition, I'm sure I'll reap a lot of rewards and resources.
With sufficient resources, my cultivation level will definitely improve in six months. If I can improve to the third level of acupoints, what do I have to fear as long as Sun Yan doesn't break through?
With the final gong sound, the martial arts arena, which had been bustling for days, finally came to a close.
The setting sun cast its golden glow on the dilapidated arena, gilding this grand event filled with bloodshed and glory.
On the high platform, Pang Xuan stood up, holding a gold-embossed register in his hand, his eyes piercing as he surveyed the entire audience.
The previously noisy crowd fell silent instantly, everyone waiting for the final result.
Pang Xuan's voice, booming like a bell, echoed in all directions: "The top ten in this martial arts competition have been determined!"
"First place, Hongshan Martial Arts School, Cui Wanhe!"
"Second place, Ironclad Martial Arts School, Sun Yan!"
"Third place, Chasing Wind Martial Arts School, Dai Xing!"
"Tie for fourth place: Su Yu from White Ape Martial Arts School and Liu Li from the Liu Family!"
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As each name was read out, some in the audience cheered with joy, while others were saddened.
Next came the most exciting part: the awarding of prizes.
"The top twenty will be enlisted in the Blackrock City Enforcement Team, awarded black iron waist badges, and enjoy official privileges!"
"The top ten will be appointed as squad leaders of law enforcement! They will be granted a proper house in the outer city, and will be allowed to establish their own clan, recruit followers, and so on!"
"Top five —"
Pang Xuan paused, then raised his voice slightly: "I bestow upon you a profound-level ultimate skill, the first three levels of the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique!"
"The top three will receive a reward of three thousand taels of silver or more! If they can break through to the Tendon Forging Realm within five years, their entire clan will be allowed to relocate to the inner city and enjoy the protection of a prestigious family!"
This series of generous rewards left the martial artists below the stage breathless and envious.
However, this was not the climax yet.
Pang Xuan's gaze fell on Cui Wanhe, at which moment a servant brought over a tray covered with red silk.
"Top Scholar in the Martial Arts Examination, hereby bestowed with special honors!"
"One Profound-grade elixir, the Marrow Cleansing and Bone Strengthening Pill!"
"boom!"
The entire venue erupted in cheers.
Unexpectedly, this year they bestowed upon me the Marrow Cleansing and Bone Strengthening Pill!
Below the stage, Su Yu asked with some confusion, "Senior Brother Jiang, what kind of pill is this Marrow Cleansing and Bone Strengthening Pill?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liuchuan sighed and patted Su Yu on the shoulder, "Junior brother, this Marrow Cleansing and Bone Strengthening Pill can improve one's physical constitution!"
"What! Improves physical constitution!"
Su Yu's eyes widened suddenly. He had wondered if there were any rare and precious herbs in this world that could improve one's physical constitution. He never expected that there really were!
And you can obtain it from Blackrock City!
He relied on his extraordinary talent and the accumulation of massive resources to get to where he is today, while suffering greatly from his poor physical constitution.
If he can improve his physical constitution, both the speed at which he can improve his proficiency and the speed at which he can absorb resources and break through limits will probably be much faster—then his path in martial arts will be completely smooth!