Chapter 1897 - 1898: Qin Wan
Chapter 1897 - 1898: Qin Wan
This issue isn't difficult; after pondering for a while, Lin Chen figured it out. After all, they are top disciples. It's unreasonable for them to face each other in the first round, as either's loss would be unfair. The seeded players should be reserved for the final showdown.Whether it is Sword Bone or the sect masters of other sects, these individuals are wise and shrewd. Such small tricks are insignificant to them. They merely need to make slight adjustments to the jade tokens. Although Lin Chen noticed, he didn't reveal it. To him, this is not an outrageous act and is entirely understandable.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Sword Bone spoke:
"The battle rules stipulate that the combat ends when one side loses combat ability or admits defeat. Malicious wounding and intentional killing are not allowed! Are there any questions? If not, the battle can begin!"
"Alright! Now, let the battle begin!"
With Sword Bone's command, many disciples on the arena lunged at their opponents, some outright, while others assessed their evenly matched adversaries cautiously.
Lin Chen glanced at Li Ping's position and noticed that the Kaikaiyuan Sect's disciple acted decisively and his strength clearly surpassed Li Ping's by a margin, oppressing Li Ping throughout. Although Li Ping defended adequately and counterattacked occasionally, Lin Chen could see that his defeat was only a matter of time.
Despite the anxiety in his heart, Lin Chen was helpless and could only shift his gaze to other arenas, observing other battles. During this process, he discovered some intriguing aspects.
At this moment, Qian Jin looked scornfully at his opponent, a seventh-level God Warrior from the Chiyan Sect. The Chiyan Sect disciple, without a word, erupted with fiery Divine Essence, roared, and slashed toward Qian Jin.
Qian Jin sneered disdainfully:
"Hmph, overestimating yourself!"
Then, without drawing his longsword, he transformed into a phantom instantaneously. While the Chiyan Sect disciple lost sight of his target, becoming flustered and at a loss, a palm suddenly landed on his chest.
His pupils suddenly dilated, followed by a burst of force on his chest.
"Down you go!"
That disciple immediately spewed blood and fell powerlessly to the ground.
Surrounding the arenas were a group of stewards who, upon seeing this, immediately checked the disciple's injuries and then declared Qian Jin victorious!
Seeing the invincible Qian Jin and his empty sleeve, a peculiar smile surfaced on Qian Jin's face.
Lin Chen naturally remembered Qian Jin, also an excellent swordsman. Lin Chen had admired him before when he battled the Earth Demon Bear guarding the Millennium Stone Heart Milk. However, seeing his mindset altered after losing an arm, one could become distorted. Lin Chen also understood the impact of losing an arm on someone practicing Sword Dao.
However, while understanding him, Lin Chen didn't feel he owed them anything.
Even if Lin Chen hadn't shown up that time, the Earth Demon Bear, empowered by the awakening of the Dragon Bear's bloodline, wasn't something they could handle.
"Qian Jin, huh? He must hate me now, right?"
Lin Chen guessed correctly that if Qian Jin discovered his identity and captured him, he would undoubtedly subject him to cruel torture, provided Qian Jin could capture and defeat Lin Chen.
Lin Chen's gaze did not linger on Qian Jin. Surveying the surroundings, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure and furrowed his brows.
"It's her?"
On one of the arenas stood a graceful figure in purple. Her flowing robe failed to conceal her perfect physique, instead enhancing her allure.
Her face was veiled, but even under the veil, one could deduce her extraordinary beauty.
This person was the mysterious woman who once aided Lin Chen at the Treasure Pavilion, also a disciple of the Luoshui Sect: Qin Wan!
"That girl, she always strikes me as mysterious! Hmm? Her opponent is an eighth-level God Warrior. I should closely observe her techniques!"
At this moment, Qin Wan looked at her opponent with a smile, seemingly unfazed by the impending clash.
Her opponent, a disciple from the Chiyan Sect, exuded a violent aura.
"Hey, hey, little girl, I advise you to surrender! If I accidentally hurt you, that would be unfortunate!"
The Chiyan Sect disciple, evidently straightforward, was not swayed by Qin Wan's grace and spoke candidly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Wan chuckled, her captivating smile momentarily stupefying even the Chiyan Sect disciple, causing him to blush.
Qin Wan gazed at him and softly said:
"Attack me with all your might, or else you'll have no chance!"
Initially flustered, the Chiyan Sect disciple became unhappy upon hearing this:
"Hmph, you're underestimating me! Here I come!"
With that, his aura surged drastically, charging toward Qin Wan at breakneck speed, his hands as red as branding irons.
"Burning Flame!"
Just as his palm strike neared Qin Wan, she unexpectedly smiled mischievously. The Chiyan Sect disciple inexplicably locked eyes with Qin Wan, then a strange ripple radiated from her body and vanished instantly. Subsequently, the disciple's momentum abated, almost faltering momentarily.
At this moment, Qin Wan's delicate hand, white as onion stalks, extended gently, tapping his chest. The person gracefully collapsed downward.
"Qin Wan, wins!"
Lin Chen's eyes widened, for he sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar essence: Soul Power!
Though fleeting, Lin Chen was sure it was definitely the power of Soul Power, indicating Qin Wan also practiced soul techniques, using it to defeat her opponent!
Meanwhile, in a certain section by the arena, the sect elites were gathered, watching the battles below while conversing amongst themselves.
At this juncture, Zhang Tianyuan, the Kaiyuan Sect Master, glanced at Qin Wan and then remarked with a beaming smile:
"Luoshui Divine Emperor, this disciple of yours is quite remarkable!"
The Luoshui Divine Emperor, known as Xiao Rou, smiled and replied:
"Oh? I wonder what the Kaiyuan Divine Emperor is referring to?"
"Haha, don't play coy with me. This Qin Wan, she's got to be a prodigy in Soul Power, right? Wielding soul techniques, tsk tsk, a soul technique prodigy—such talents are rare indeed! Sect Leader Xiao Rou, you're blessed!"
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