Bang!
As he watched, Li Xuan suddenly saw Wang Hong's lips curl up, and his figure vanished abruptly. Then, an incomparably sharp spiritual light quickly appeared before Senior Brother Su Yueze's chest. Accompanied by a loud bang, Su Yueze's figure heavily fell onto the arena.
"Senior Brother!" Li Xuan exclaimed in panic upon seeing this.
As Su Yueze fell, Luo Kang also sighed softly, "Alas. Seeing this, Ze'er probably won't be able to hold out until Wang Hong is exhausted. However, being able to last this long, I am already content."
Li Xuan's eyes flashed with helplessness upon hearing this. If Wang Hong hadn't entered the initial stage of the Shore Realm more than five years before Senior Brother Su Yueze, the outcome of this match would surely not be like this.
Meanwhile, on the arena, Su Yueze's eyes flashed with bitterness. He slightly raised his head to look at Wang Hong, then gritted his teeth. A surge of green wood light flashed across his body, and his entire aura returned to its peak.
"Hmm?"
Li Xuan was instantly surprised and delighted. Could it be that Senior Brother Su Yueze still had some trump cards?
"Nonsense!" At this moment, Luo Kang rebuked in a low voice. Deep within his cloudy eyes, a hint of relief flashed. However, a trace of worry flickered across his face.
Li Xuan immediately asked, "Master, what is Senior Brother doing?"
Luo Kang sighed softly, "The Art of Yi Mu that your Senior Brother practices can quickly restore his vitality and speed up the healing of his injuries. However, your Senior Brother has now used a secret technique of the Yi Mu Art."
"Although he can now return to his peak, his foundation has been shaken. After this battle, he will likely need to recuperate for more than half a year to recover."
Li Xuan's face flashed with shock. However, as a disciple, Li Xuan naturally understood the meaning of Senior Brother Su Yueze's action. It was undoubtedly to win this match. Being willing to pay the price with his own foundation was enough to show Senior Brother Su Yueze's feelings for Master Luo Kang.
"Master, there's no need to worry. Since Senior Brother has made his choice, there's no turning back now. Everything depends on fate. I believe Senior Brother will not regret it," Li Xuan said to Luo Kang.
Luo Kang nodded slightly, then continued to watch the battle between Su Yueze and Wang Hong.
As Su Yueze recovered, Wang Hong also frowned slightly. However, before Su Yueze could launch an attack, he moved first, swiftly shooting towards Su Yueze.
At this moment, upon recovering, Su Yueze saw Wang Hong's attack. A green light flashed on his body, and he instantly disappeared from his original position.
Bang bang bang!
In mid-air, their figures flickered continuously, leaving behind afterimages, making it almost impossible to discern their true forms. The sounds of immense collisions filled the air.
Seeing this, Li Xuan felt slightly relieved. Senior Brother Su Yueze had just recovered to his peak, while Wang Hong had already consumed a lot of energy. In this way, the two were almost evenly matched.
In a short period of time, a decisive victory would not be easily achieved.
Bang!
Bang bang!
Just then, Li Xuan suddenly heard three loud bangs and immediately looked up. Upon seeing this, he instantly moved, shooting rapidly towards the three dark figures falling from above.
"Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother!" After steadily catching the three dark figures, Li Xuan quickly looked down at them and called out.
These three figures were Chai Jingyuan, He Xidong, and Song Wuwen.
Who would have thought that these three, who possessed the strength of the True Self Realm, would be defeated in the very first round?
"Master, we are sorry..." Chai Jingyuan and the other two caught their breath, rolled over, and knelt before Luo Kang. Each of them showed a look of self-reproach.
Luo Kang looked at the three. Although his old face carried a hint of melancholy, there was more relief. He then waved his hand, lifting Chai Jingyuan and the other two, and said, "Victory and defeat are common in warfare. This battle has served as a test of your cultivation achievements. In the future, just keep it in mind."
"Now that you three are injured, recuperate well first. Don't blame yourselves, your Fifth Junior Brother has already secured the first victory."
"Really?" Chai Jingyuan and the other two immediately looked at Li Xuan with surprised delight.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded slightly, "Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother, please recuperate well first."
Chai Jingyuan and the other two breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and then closed their eyes to recuperate.
Time gradually passed, and the battle between Su Yueze and Wang Hong once again entered a stalemate. Perhaps due to the use of the secret technique, Su Yueze's aura began to fluctuate.
Wang Hong of the Third Peak, although he had consumed a lot of energy, was in a much better state than Su Yueze. Seeing this, Li Xuan began to feel worried.
"You people from the Seventh Peak are quite tough. However, it's time for you to go down and join your junior brothers!" Wang Hong glanced at the sky above the Seventh Peak, then curled his lips into a cold sneer. With a movement of his hands, spiritual energy condensed.
A golden circular formation flashed and shot directly towards Su Yueze. Wherever the formation passed, space cracked.
Su Yueze's pupils contracted sharply. He clearly did not expect Wang Hong to still be capable of such a powerful attack. He gritted his teeth and quickly formed hand seals. Streams of green energy surged from within him, coiling around his body.
"Yi Mu True Qi!"
As Su Yueze finished speaking, the circular formation suddenly accelerated and then abruptly sprouted several sharp spikes, flashing with a blinding black mist, instantly engulfing Su Yueze's location.
Bang!
A deafening roar instantly reverberated.
The entire arena was instantly filled with golden light mixed with black mist and green light. The two repelled each other, yet also devoured each other. For more than ten breaths, neither side gained the upper hand. Seeing this, Li Xuan became increasingly worried.
"As the Senior Brother of the Seventh Peak, have you forgotten what our Third Peak excels at?"
A voice suddenly sounded from the arena, followed by a piercing, sharp sound. The green light, which had been resisting the golden light mixed with black mist, suddenly slowed down and then retreated like a tide.
As the green light retreated, Su Yueze's figure instantly appeared in Li Xuan's sight. However, at this moment, a golden fist was piercing directly into Su Yueze's chest.
Bang!
With a loud bang, a wave of despair surged into Su Yueze's eyes, and his body was sent flying backward heavily.
Seeing this, Li Xuan's heart sank.
As of now, including Senior Brother, four Senior Brothers had been defeated.