The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 107: Jiayin 7th Realm vs. Dingmao 6th Realm, Hard Work vs. Talent

A cold light flashed in Li Qing's eyes, and without hesitation, he urged all his strength and used the "Dragon King Break" move directly to attack Lin Jiao.

The spear in his hand instantly emitted a dazzling cold light, and rushed towards Lin Jiao like a silver dragon breaking through the clouds and mist.

The spear contained a murderous aura, and he obviously didn't want to give Lin Jiao any chance to breathe.

Lin Jiao saw the cold light that seemed to penetrate space, but her expression did not waver at all.

She closed her eyes slightly, and the flaming wings behind her suddenly expanded, turning into a "wing shield" surrounding her. The blazing fire feathers surrounded her tightly, and indestructibly resisted the attacking gun.

The spear collided with the flame shield with a crackling sound, and the powerful energy made the air around the ring begin to tremble.

Li Qing frowned slightly, and continued to increase the force of the spear in his hand. The tip of the spear flashed with cold light. His face gradually became ferocious, and the true energy in his body poured into the spear like a tide, intending to break through Lin Jiao's defense line.

The disciples below the ring held their breath and watched as Li Qing's attack came like a mountain, as if it was going to smash the "Shield of Wings" in one fell swoop.

At this moment, Lin Jiao's "Wing Shield" suddenly shook, then suddenly opened, erupting with a powerful counterattack force.

Li Qing had no time to react and was knocked back repeatedly by the sudden force, and his spear almost slipped out of his hand.

He gritted his teeth to steady his body, but continued to slide backwards, his feet leaving deep scratches on the ring.

The wings of fire moved slightly, and Lin Jiao appeared like an otherworldly fairy, with a cold gaze.

She raised her hand slightly, and the flint condensed in her palm. Her figure rushed towards Li Qing, who had not yet stabilized his body, like an arrow. The flames brought by the flint cut through the sky and pointed directly at Li Qing's chest!

Li Qing was shocked and his eyes became increasingly serious. He did not expect that Lin Jiao's "Wing Shield" actually contained such a powerful counterattack force.

But he quickly regained his composure and calmly gripped his spear to meet the attack.

"boom!"

The flint and the spear collided instantly, the cold light and the fire light kept interweaving and flashing on the ring, sparks flew everywhere, and the energy was rampant.

The two men fought back and forth, displaying their unique skills without reservation. The disciples below the ring stared at their every move intently, their blood boiling with excitement.

Feeling that he was gradually being pushed to the edge of the ring, Li Qing's face darkened, knowing that he had to turn the situation around as soon as possible.

He suddenly shouted loudly, and his spear was like a dragon, and he used all his strength to perform the "Dragon and Phoenix Return to True Spear".

Along with the sounds of dragon roars and phoenix howls, the shadows of a real dragon and a fire phoenix rose into the air from the spear, and with the sharp spear light, they hit Lin Jiao's chest with unstoppable force!

Lin Jiao felt this overwhelming aura, and the flame on the flint suddenly flashed, followed by a "Fire Dance Slash" move. The flames condensed into a brilliant slash mark, colliding violently with the power of Li Qing's spear.

There was a loud "bang" and the shock wave generated by the collision of fire and gun light spread in all directions. Li Qing could not help but retreat rapidly until his left foot firmly pressed against the barrier.

Lin Jiao glided several feet in the air, the flaming wings behind her flickering slightly, and she landed steadily in the center of the ring, her expression cold and calm.

Li Qing's face was gloomy as he stared at Lin Jiao. He couldn't help thinking, "Lin Jiao's strength is so strong that she is even more difficult to deal with than her senior brother Ye Xuan." However, he was a little hesitant, but Lin Jiao didn't intend to give him any chance to breathe.

Lin Jiao raised the corner of her mouth and sneered. The true energy in her body surged like a spring, and she raised her hand to perform the "Red Lotus Burning Sky Formation".

Suddenly, a bright red lotus slowly emerged under Li Qing's feet, and around him, eight burning fire tornadoes roared up and rolled towards him.

"Scatter!" Li Qing shouted loudly, and slammed his spear heavily on the ring. A strong air wave suddenly spread out from the bottom of the spear, instantly blowing away the surrounding fire tornadoes.

However, just when he breathed a sigh of relief, the red lotus under his feet became more and more blazing, emitting a dazzling red light, and suddenly burst out with a fiery red energy beam, erupting like a volcano, enveloping Li Qing.

The disciples below the stage cried out in surprise, "Senior Brother Li Qing was defeated by Lin Jiao?" However, at this moment, someone pointed sharply into the air and said, "Look, it's Li Qing!"

Li Qing appeared in mid-air without him noticing. He looked down at Lin Jiao on the stage and said with a cold smile, "I've heard of your killer move before."

Then he gathered all his energy into the spear and used his unique skill "Dragon Soaring to the Nine Heavens Strike". His whole body merged with the spear and turned into a soaring silver dragon, suddenly stabbing towards Lin Jiao with the force of breaking the sky!

Lin Jiao's heart trembled, and she immediately flapped her flaming wings behind her, quickly dodging. However, the powerful airflow brought by "Dragon Soaring Nine Heavens Strike" violently knocked her away, and she fell heavily to the ground.

The people in the stands were discussing enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was tense and exciting.

"It seems the winner has been decided," a disciple whispered, surprise and anxiety flashing in his eyes.

"I said Senior Brother Li Qing is the strongest!"

The disciples of Chan Yi Tang were discussing excitedly, with smiles of triumph on their faces. They excitedly showed off to their companions around them, as if they had already prepared a celebratory banquet for Li Qing in their hearts.

Li Qing stood in the center of the ring, holding a spear in his hand, standing tall and straight like a pine tree, with a stern look in his eyes, like a winner.

He whispered, "You lose. You are no match for your senior brother."

This sentence immediately caused an uproar in the audience. Everyone expressed their anger at Li Qing's arrogance, and dissatisfaction appeared on their faces, as if questioning his arrogance.

Lin Xiao in the stands was burning with anger, his eyes revealed flames of rage, his fists were clenched, his knuckles turned white, and it seemed that he would launch a fierce attack at any time.

His eyes were like knives, staring at Li Qing intently, and he secretly vowed in his heart that he would never let him get away with it.

Ye Xuan's lips curled up slightly, as if she was looking forward to what was to come. She said calmly, "The fun is about to begin. Someone's defense is about to break."

There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, as if he saw through Li Qing's arrogance and conceit.

On the ring, Lin Jiao gently stroked the blood at the corner of her mouth, her eyes cold and deep, with no expression on her face.

She slowly stood up and said in a firm voice, "I haven't lost yet."

As her voice fell, a fire man suddenly appeared beside her. The fire man looked exactly like Li Qing, holding a flaming spear in his hand and staring at Li Qing with cold eyes.

Li Qing was shocked. He never thought that Lin Jiao also mastered the "Twin Mirror Image·Martial Arts Reflection". His face instantly became tense and his hands trembled slightly.

"You actually know this move too!" Li Qing was secretly shocked. He originally thought that only Ye Xuan had learned this move, but he didn't expect Lin Jiao's talent to be so amazing.

A sense of panic welled up in his heart, and he gradually realized that he might have underestimated his opponent.

Li Qing tried to remain calm, brandishing his spear at Lin Jiao and shouting, "Even if you use 'Twin Mirrors: Martial Arts Reflection', you can't defeat me. Your senior brother Ye Xuan was defeated by me using the same move, and you will be defeated today."

"Really?" Lin Jiao's tone was cold, with a hint of determination in her eyes. Suddenly, a water man appeared beside her. The water man was exactly the same as the fire man, holding a water spear in his hand. His eyes were cold and firm.

"now what?"

"What?" The disciples in the stands were shocked, their voices filled with surprise and discussion. "Senior Sister Lin Jiao actually used two elements to perform 'Twin Mirrors: Martial Art Reflection' and greeted both Li Qing brothers at the same time!"

Li Qing's expression suddenly changed, and fear spread in his heart.

Realizing that he was at an absolute disadvantage, he decided to fight to the death. He rapidly circulated all his strength, emitting the terrifying aura of the seventh level of Jiayin. He powerfully performed the "Dragon Soaring to the Nine Heavens Strike", and a silver dragon instantly flew out from the tip of his spear and hit Lin Jiao directly.

Lin Jiao showed no sign of weakness. The fire man and water man beside her also waved their spears and unleashed the "Dragon Soaring to the Nine Heavens Strike". Three powerful forces collided violently in the center of the ring.

Then there was a deafening explosion, and the shock wave shook the entire arena. The huge air wave broke through the defense of the barrier and instantly knocked over the disciples in the stands, and screams rang out one after another.

When everyone slowly stood up and hurriedly looked towards the ring, wanting to find out the result, the scene before them stunned everyone: Li Qing collapsed on the edge of the barrier, his face pale, blood spurting out, his hands tightly covering his chest, his expression in great pain.

Lin Jiao, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression on her face as she stood on the ring, staring quietly at Li Qing, as if she was examining a defeated opponent.

"Lin Jiao wins. The next match will be between Jin Qiaoer from Tianji Pavilion and Zuo Yuanhang from Xingchen Pavilion." The head of the sect announced solemnly, his voice echoing in the venue, inspiring awe.

Seeing that the winner was decided, Lin Jiao turned around and prepared to leave.

At that moment, Li Qing struggled to reach out a hand and called out to her, "Why?" His voice was filled with helplessness and anger. "Why can't I defeat you even after practicing and improving my realm with all my might? And yet, you can easily wipe out all my efforts by simply learning a few killer moves with your natural talents."

Lin Jiao stopped and listened to Li Qing's question, but did not give an answer.

After a moment, she jumped lightly and returned to Lin Xiao's side.

Seeing that he did not get a response from Lin Jiao, Li Qing angrily swung his fist, slammed it hard on the ground, and roared: "Why, why, why?" His voice was full of despair and unwillingness, and the air around him seemed to tremble with his anger.

Seeing this, the head of the sect frowned slightly, pointed his finger, and instantly a force like a bear's roar came out from his fingertips and hit Li Qing's neck accurately.

Li Qing reacted instantly, as if pushed by an invisible force. He knelt in front of the leader with his forehead touching the ground, but his heart was still difficult to calm down.

"Seeing that your obsession is so deep, I have a place here that can help people get rid of their obsession." The leader spoke calmly, opened his left hand, and suddenly a seven-story pagoda appeared.

The pagoda was shining brightly and exuding a mysterious aura, which attracted everyone's attention.

The headmaster continued, "This pagoda is specially built for those with obsessions. Once the obsession is resolved, it will automatically release you. There are also opportunities for you to explore inside. Are you willing to go?"

Li Qing's heart was filled with desire for opportunities. He endured the pain in his body, knelt firmly on the ground and replied, "Disciple is willing to go." There was a hint of determination in his voice, as if he was full of anticipation for future exploration.

The headmaster glanced at Elder Chanxin. Elder Chanxin looked solemn, but nodded slightly.

The headmaster waved his hand and sucked Li Qing into the pagoda. He then turned around and returned to his chair. The pagoda in his hand disappeared into thin air in an instant, as if it had never existed.

The disciples in the stands discussed the matter, their faces filled with doubt, as they speculated about the origin and purpose of the pagoda. However, with so many different opinions, no one could yet determine its true meaning.

The air was filled with complex emotions, including curiosity and surprise.

Lin Jiao returned to the stands, and Lin Xiao hurried forward and helped her sit back in the chair.

Lin Jiao's face was pale, as if all her strength had been drained away. She was only relying on her willpower to hold on. Seeing Ye Xuan sitting on the chair, she said weakly, "Thankfully, I didn't disappoint my senior brother."

Ye Xuan nodded and said gently: "Have a good rest."

Lin Xiao hurriedly took out the wine gourd he had found in the ancient forest and handed it to Lin Jiao, saying with a hint of anxiety, "Take a sip quickly, it will work wonders."

Lin Jiao opened the gourd lid and took a smell, and immediately exclaimed: "It's wine." The aroma of the wine was so strong that it seemed to carry a mysterious power.

"Yes, it's the elixir wine. It has the miraculous effect of quickly restoring your strength. Take a sip quickly." Lin Xiao urged, his eyes flashing with concern.

Seeing this, Lin Jiao hesitated for a moment, then finally took a tentative sip. She immediately felt a surge of warm energy gushing into her dantian like a fountain. Her complexion gradually recovered, revealing a rosy smile. "It's truly miraculous! It works better than any pill."

Seeing this, Wang Hao hurried over to see what the fun thing was, with curiosity gleaming in his eyes.

Lin Xiao handed the wine gourd to Wang Hao and let him play with it, while reminding him: "Children should not drink alcohol."

At this time, Lin Jiao, whose composure had fully recovered, asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Brother, do you know what the pagoda that the sect leader just showed you is?" There was a hint of curiosity in her voice, and her eyes were eager for an answer.

Hearing Lin Jiao's question, everyone on the side turned their attention to Ye Xuan, their eyes full of expectation and confusion.

Ye Xuan paused, pondering for a moment before speaking casually, "I vaguely remember the Sect Master mentioning that pagoda when we were training together. It's called the 'Shenluo Heavenly Pagoda.' This is a treasure the first Sect Master accidentally acquired, and it's been passed down to this day, specifically to help disciples resolve their obsessions. It's like a small world within, filled with great opportunities. However, Li Qing is the first person to enter this pagoda since its creation."

Everyone listened carefully, their eyes still full of doubts, and they kept looking at Ye Xuan, as if hoping he could provide more information.

"That's all I know." Ye Xuan sneered helplessly and prepared to get up and leave. "Since your match with Li Qing is over, I will go back and continue my retreat and practice." After saying that, he got up and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao's eyes flashed with resentment, and he asked, "Aren't you looking forward to the showdown between me and Zhang Ning of Tianji Pavilion?"

"There's nothing interesting about fighting against my defeated opponent." Ye Xuan's back gradually walked away, leaving these words echoing in the air.

Everyone turned their attention back to the ring, discussing the fight on the ring, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

In the afternoon, as the conference was drawing to a close, Wang Hao curiously asked, "Lin Xiao, your duel with Zhang Ning is almost here. Are you nervous?"

"There's nothing to be nervous about when fighting against Ye Xuan's defeated opponent." Lin Xiao said confidently, using Ye Xuan's words, with a hint of mischief in his tone.

Following the defeat in the ring, the headmaster came to the stands and said, "The next match will be between Lin Xiao and Zhang Ning from Tianji Pavilion." His voice rang out like thunder, instantly igniting the anticipation and tension of the entire audience.