HBWnovel Chapter 203 Melee
Chapter 203 Melee
Chapter 203 Melee
Among the top ten on the popularity list, the difference between the bottom five is not large. They are all masters who have opened up the seven orifices, and the outcome is only a hair's breadth away.
While the top five individuals have already broken through the barriers between heaven and earth, their opponents are still highly skilled masters with profound understanding. Taking on two opponents at once is understandable, but attempting to take on three at once seems rather presumptuous.
"As expected of the top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, you are indeed powerful. You actually have to fight three people right from the start!"
"Those who can rise to the top in one step are truly extraordinary!"
"The problem is that Liu Buhui is too arrogant. After all, his opponent is also a top ten expert, a very shrewd person. If he is defeated, it will be difficult for him to rise to the top again."
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The crowd outside started discussing among themselves. They seemed quite relaxed, since they didn't have to lift a finger anyway; they were just there to watch the show.
Lin Fei secretly admired Liu Buhui greatly; to rise to the top in one step was incredibly difficult. To succeed, one must not leave oneself a way out, and Liu Buhui's actions were precisely cutting off his own escape route.
Success would mean instant ascension to the top, above all others. Failure, and the name Liu Buhui would likely fade into oblivion.
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Unlike those who came to observe the ceremony from the outside and felt no pressure, the nine people inside looked rather unpleasant upon hearing Liu Buhui's words.
Facing three opponents alone, Liu Buhui didn't treat them as opponents of the same level at all. Even ordinary experts have their pride, let alone these top ten figures on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.
"Hmph, Liu Buhui has quite the nerve to boast about taking on three opponents by himself!" Qin Zhongshan sneered.
"Interesting, very interesting!" Xue Bahuang tossed a fried bean steadily into his mouth and said with a smile, "I'm actually thinking of making friends with him."
Xiang Boyue simply sighed, opened his mouth, but ultimately did not utter a single word.
The three whose names were called by Liu Buhui looked even uglier than the others. Although they were at the bottom of the top ten, they were still experts with seven orifices.
Moreover, if the three of them were to join forces and still be defeated by Liu Buhui today, it would likely leave an indelible psychological scar on their hearts. This might not be a good thing for their future cultivation.
Therefore, after Liu Buhui finished speaking, none of the three made a move.
"Young Master Qinglian" Li Liuyu turned to Du Zizhan and said, "Old Du, what should we do? Are we really going to attack together?"
Li Liuyu and Du Zizhan were both from the Du family of Jiangxia. In fact, Li Liuyu was a descendant of the Southern Tang royal family.
In the past, a free spirit emerged from the Southern Tang royal family, calling himself the "Azure Lotus Sword Immortal." Due to discord with the Li Tang royal family, he broke away from the imperial clan. Sharing the same ideals as the ancient sage, he simply joined the Du family. This made the Du family one of the three great families of the Southern Tang, a lineage that has lasted for thousands of years.
Within the Du family of Jiangxia, there are two major surnames, Du and Li, neither of which is considered superior to the other.
Li Liuyu and Du Zizhan were also very close, almost inseparable.
Du Zizhan sighed softly and said, "Since it is Brother Liu's request, wouldn't it be against our original intention to come here if we refused?"
As he spoke, Du Zizhan leaped onto the martial arts stage.
"Thank you very much, Brother Du!" Liu Buhui said, clasping his hands in thanks to Du Zizhan.
Even the top ten masters on the Wind and Cloud Ranking were not taken seriously by Liu Buhui, but at this moment, his attitude was very sincere.
Not because of martial arts skills, but because of his character.
Du Zizhan was the first to go on stage, and he was under immense pressure. Winning would certainly be dishonorable, but losing would inevitably leave him with inner demons.
If it hinders Liu Buhui's meteoric rise to power, it might even incur the wrath of the Liu family of Northern Han.
Therefore, none of the three people named by Liu Buhui made a move, except for Du Zizhan who went up to the martial arts stage.
This magnanimity and character alone are enough to warrant Liu Buhui's thanks. He truly deserves to be a descendant of the ancient sages and benevolent men, and is indeed a gentleman.
"A gentleman helps others achieve their goals, Brother Liu, there's no need for thanks." Du Zizhan waved his hand. "I will do my utmost to help Brother Liu break through his cultivation level. Please be careful, Brother Liu."
"That old Du always likes to do things that harm himself but benefit others!" Li Liuyu sighed. Since Du Zizhan had already taken the stage, he had no choice but to follow suit.
Li Liuyu flipped his hand and took out a long sword, then leaped onto the martial arts stage.
Seeing that the other two of the three had gone up to the martial arts stage, Tian Guishan, with a sullen face, also jumped up.
Liu Buhui clasped his hands in a fist salute to the three men and said, "Please enlighten me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his true energy surged forth, and even those in the outer field felt as if a gust of wind was about to blow them away.
"What powerful true energy!" Lin Fei, standing outside, felt the overwhelming true energy rushing towards him, as if it were steel knives scraping his cheeks painfully. He couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
The three people on the martial arts stage, sensing Liu Buhui's true energy, also became solemn—Liu Buhui's ability to fight three against one was undeniable. Just the sheer power of his true energy was enough to justify his reputation as the number one in the Acupoint Realm.
"What a magnificent Dragon-Tiger Divine Appearance!" Li Liuyu suddenly laughed. "Today, I'll experience firsthand the power of the number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking!"
"A waterfall plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way were falling from the ninth heaven!" Li Liuyu's sword light was as elusive as a gazelle hanging its horns, yet it also seemed as powerful as the Milky Way pouring down from the ninth heaven.
Like the Ancient Benevolent Sage, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal achieved sainthood through incorporating poetry into his swordsmanship. Because of this, the two shared the same ideals and ultimately came together.
The Du family has passed down the "Mountains and Rivers Sword Manual," and the Li family also has passed down the "Azure Lotus Sword Song." Its power is in no way inferior to the Du family's "Mountains and Rivers Sword Manual."
"The boundless leaves fall rustling down, the endless river rolls on!" At the same time as Li Liuyu launched his attack, Du Zizhan also launched his own attack.
The Azure Lotus Sword Song and the Mountain and River Sword Manual complemented each other perfectly. In an instant, the entire martial arts arena was filled with crisscrossing sword energy.
"These two guys are actually quite capable!" Tian Guishan narrowed his eyes, somewhat shocked.
He hailed from the Divine Sword Manor, one of the four great sword sects, and was equally formidable in the art of swordsmanship. He immediately recognized the strength of Li Liuyu and Du Zizhan as soon as they made their move.
Now that they were already on the martial arts stage, Tian Guishan naturally didn't want to see Li Liuyu and Du Zizhan steal the spotlight. He snorted and quickly drew his longsword, attacking Liu Buhui.
And what he used was the world-renowned "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin Technique" of the Divine Sword Manor!