A huge ghost face greeted Ling Yun’s eyes.
Lifeless, it gave people an extreme fear.
This fear pierced Ling Yun’s soul, causing him to involuntarily shiver.
Now, he couldn’t understand how Ling Xiao had previously blocked this spear.
“Thunderclap Sword!”
At this critical moment, Ling Yun didn’t dare to conceal anything.
He used 100% of his gang qi and displayed his sword intent, trying to resist that terrifying soul attack.
This sword emitted faint sounds of thunder, and above the sword, blue streaks of lighting seemed to be attracted to it.
Thunderclap Sword was a peak sword technique that had reached the master realm.
Other than Ling Xiao, Ling Yun believed that no one could block this sword thrust. Under this huge pressure, he displayed his most powerful attack.
However, it was useless.
In front of Ling Feifan’s spear, his sword was like a child’s toy.
Ling Yun vomited blood under this suppression.
He couldn’t understand.
Ling Feifan was this powerful, so how could he have ever lost to Ling Xiao!
In front of Ling Feifan, he was an ant!
Clang!
The spear and sword collided.
Dark purple flames collided with light blue lightning, and it sounded like a hysterical scream.
Ling Yun persisted before being sent flying.
Although he barely stopped himself at the martial stage’s edge, he swayed on his feet and vomited more blood.
“If I’m trash, what are you who can’t even take one move from me?”
Ling Feifan vented his anger towards Ling Xiao on Ling Yun.
It was fortunate that he had only recovered a little; otherwise, this spear would have seriously injured Ling Yun.
“Ling Feifan successfully challenged Ling Yun. Now, he is temporarily ranked second, and Ling Yun has lost his ranking.”
My God! Ling Feifan actually defeated Ling Yun in one move. He truly wasn’t weak, instead Ling Xiao is simply too powerful!”
In the past, some people had doubted Ling Xiao, thinking that Ling Feifan’s strength had declined and might no longer be among the top three.
With this match, they understood the truth.
Ling Shisan’s face grew uglier.
He had two sons. One, Ling Feng, had been crippled by Ling Xiao in the elimination rounds.
The other, Ling Yun, although he wasn’t defeated by Ling Xiao, his inner blow still came from him.
How had that little beggar grown to this point?
He was truly somewhat afraid.
If he didn’t quickly kill Ling Xiao, he truly feared that this no-name unqualified disciple would one day kill him.
……
After Ling Feifan challenged Ling Yun, Ling Yun soon challenged Ling Shuang and won.
Like this, the competition continued until the last round.
Basically, the rankings were: Ling Xiao first, Ling Feifan second, Ling Yun third, Ling Yihang fourth, Ling Shuang fifth, Ling Yixue sixth, Ling Zhan seventh, Ling Xiaopeng eighth, and Ling Dapeng ninth. [Note: Ling Yixue was ranked seventh in the previous chapter, but ranked sixth here. I think the author made a mistake.]
Ling Yihang had challenged Ling Yun but lost. Although his blade techniques were powerful, Ling Yun was also very skilled. Moreover, his powerful sword intent was no joke.
Although there were still some people who had chances to challenge others this round, they all passed their turns.
After four rounds, everyone could tell who was strong and who was weak. Challenging someone stronger was not only a waste of time but also inviting ridicule.
No one wanted to do useless things.
“Okay! The finals end here. Next, Patriarch Ling Xiaotian will announce the rewards!”
Ling Xiaotian smiled and slowly stood from his seat.
Although he didn’t intentionally release his aura, his explosion qi stage aura as a Peak Rank Seven Martial Vein martial artist still spread.
It was as powerful as those terrifying peak rank seven demonic beasts within the Crouching Dragon Mountain Range.
Many disciples involuntarily trembled.
Even people like Ling Feifan and Ling Yun had looks of awe and worship.
However, Ling Xiao, however, only had respect on his face, no fear.
He was respectful because this Patriarch was fair. He was not afraid, not because of his own power, since he had previously seen a terrifying peak rank eight demonic beast and the blue-robed woman who had killed it with a single finger.
Therefore, he was not afraid of a powerhouse on Ling Xiaotian’s level.
Moreover, his current combat power was comparable to an Initial Rank Six Martial Vein martial artist.
Furthermore, the thickness of his gang qi was not inferior to a Rank Seven Martial Vein martial artist.
As long as he wished it, it was only a matter of time until he caught up with Ling Xiaotian.
It would not take too long.
Ling Xiaotian looked over the disciples and said, “I’ll only announce the rewards for the top three. As for the rest, it will be announced on the notice board. You all can find them out then.”
No one objected.
Attaching importance only to the top three had always been the Ling Clan’s rules.
“Third place can choose one peak martial art, two advanced martial arts, and one gang qi pill!”
“Second place can choose one peak martial art, three advanced martial arts, and two gang qi pills as rewards!”
“The first place can choose three peak martial arts and any number of advanced martial arts via free access to the second floor of the Library Pavilion, and ten gang qi pills! In addition, you will also get one common grade treasure artifact, status equal to a Ling Clan elder, and enjoy many privileges!”
Upon hearing the first place’s rewards, Ling Xiao knew that his choice had been right.
The first place’s reward obviously exceeded the second and third places’.
In fact, the rewards were clearly better than what was rumored.
In addition to the peak martial arts that Ling Xiao valued the most, there were the ten gang qi pills and a position equal to a clan elder.
This was awesome. Even if he saw Ling Shisan and Ling Jiu in the future, he would be on equal footing with them.
No wonder Ling Feifan had been so condescending before.
Genius Hall’s first’s privileges were too much.
“Okay, other than the top three, the rest can receive their rewards from the repository. As for the second and third places, the gang qi pills will be given on the spot. The remaining rewards will be fulfilled afterward, there’s no need to worry.”
As for the first place, in addition to providing the gang qi pills on the spot, he will also be given a special elder token. The rest of the rewards will be fulfilled afterward because they involve taking time to choose.”
In this fashion, Ling Xiaotian announced the rewards.
As the winner of the competition, Ling Xiao obtained ten gang qi pills and a token, representing his elder equivalent status.
As for the rewards of peak martial arts, he could look for a time to go to Library Pavilion after this event was over.
“The first place, I’m truly envious. The rewards are too generous. Not only three peak martial arts, moreover, the rewards of common grade treasured artifact and the status equal to an elder, tsk tsk.”
“Yes, this time, Ling Xiao got a cheap advantage!”
“What cheap advantage? He relied on his ability to become first.”
Everyone in the audience naturally envied Ling Xiao.
Ling Feifan also stared at Ling Xiao while gnashing his teeth and vowed to take back everything that belonged to him.
Ling Yun looked even gloomier. In this competition, he suffered a big blow. Not only he easily lost to Ling Feifan, but he was also left far behind by Ling Xiao. Let alone avenging his big brother, Ling Feng, he also completely lost his face.
