"Stand back," she commanded. "Let try."
The others quickly retreated, and the young woman readied her bow, a blue arrow of energy forming in her hand.
"Ice-Celestial Arrow!"
She fired the arrow, and it flew straight and true, striking the dragon's eye.
"Argh!"
The beast roared, its body shuddering as the ice spread throughout its body.
The girl smiled. "Gotcha."
But her victory was short-lived as the dragon shook its head, shattering the ice.
"Impossible!"
The dragon lunged, its massive jaws opening wide.
"Get back!" the young woman shouted.
The others quickly scrambled away, barely escaping the dragon's attack.
"Damn! This thing is too powerful," one of the competitors cursed.
"Yeah, we're not hurting it at all," another agreed.
But the dragon was not done.
With a mighty roar, it swept its tail, knocking the group to the ground.
"Ow!"
"Ugh!"
"Damn, I'm bleeding," a cultivator groaned, holding his arm.
The other competitors were not faring much better, their bodies bruised and battered from the impact.
Just then, a figure appeared, his presence commanding attention.
"Out of the way," a calm voice instructed.
The group quickly moved aside, revealing the newcor.
Xu Feiyu.
His silver hair fluttered in the wind, and his gaze was intense, his eyes fixed on the dragon.
"A challenge," he murmured.
Without hesitation, he rushed forward, his sword flashing.
"Shattering Sword Strike!"
His blade sliced through the air, leaving a trail of white light in its wake.
"Dazzling Sun Blade!"
Another slash, this one imbued with golden light.
"Piercing Moon Slash!"
Each attack was precise, cutting through the dragon's rocky hide.
The beast roared in fury, unleashing a barrage of attacks, but Xu Feiyu easily dodged them, his movents flowing like water.
"Is this your full power?" he taunted.
The dragon roared, its eyes blazing with rage.
It opened its mouth, a stream of fire gathering in its throat.
Xu Feiyu didn't even blink.
"Too slow," he murmured.
He then disappeared in a flash, reappearing behind the dragon.
"Phantom Sword Slash!"
His blade sliced through the creature's neck, cleanly decapitating it.
The head fell to the ground, and the rest of the body followed, dissolving into light.
Xu Feiyu flicked the blood off his sword, his expression calm.
"Hmph."
He then reached for the point-collection device strapped to his wrist and activated the rune, receiving the points.
"25 finally," he murmured, pleased.
The others stared at him in awe.
"That was incredible," one of them breathed.
Xu Feiyu nodded, not interested in their praises.
"If you have ti to admire, you have ti to hunt," he stated.
With that, he turned on his heel and walked away, disappearing into the forest.
The other competitors looked at each other.
"That guy is really sothing else," one of them said.
"Yeah, no kidding," another agreed.
They then set their sights on a new target, their determination renewed.
"We have to keep going," one of the cultivators said, gripping his sword. "Only the strongest will make it in the end."
And with that, the competition continued.
The battles grew fiercer, the challenges more dangerous.
The atmosphere was tense, and the competitors were constantly on the lookout for any opportunities.
So focused on taking down powerful beasts, while others hunted down weak ones, hoping to rack up the points quickly.
The terrain shifted constantly, and the monsters beca more and more powerful.
But the contestants did not falter.
Their determination never wavered, and their resolve was strong.
They fought tooth and nail, determined to reach the Pagoda first.
And as the day went on, their numbers began to dwindle, with the weakest being eliminated.
In the end, only the strongest, smartest, and luckiest remained.
Back in the stadium, the audience was on the edge of their seats. The battle against the dragon had been one of the most thrilling monts of the competition so far, and when Xu Feiyu effortlessly ended it, the entire crowd erupted into cheers.
"He took down a Nascent Soul beast like it was nothing!" one spectator exclaid.
"That wasn't just nothing—he was toying with it the whole ti!" another added, shaking his head in disbelief.
"I can't believe how strong he is. He's practically a monster!"
The crowd was buzzing with excitent and admiration.
And it was well-earned.
Xu Feiyu was truly a force to be reckoned with. His skills, speed, and power were second to none.
He was a true competitor.
Back in the private VIP area, Xu Qianghua and the ladies were watching the events unfold with interest.
"Xu Feiyu has improved," Bai Lingyun remarked, sipping her tea. "His movents are sharper than before."
Liu iying nodded. "But he was holding back a little. That dragon wasn't a real challenge for him."
"He has to be careful," Li Xinyue added. "If he reveals too much now, the others will find ways to counter him later."
Xu Qianghua smirked, glancing at the competitors who were still battling in the secret realm.
"It's all part of the ga," he said. "Those who reveal their true strength too early often beco the biggest targets."
"But it does make things more entertaining," An Zhihao giggled. "I bet everyone outside is already placing bets on who will reach the Pagoda first."
Xu Qianghua chuckled. "That's part of the fun, isn't it?"
"Indeed," Liu iying smiled.
"It will be interesting to see who makes it in the end," Bai Lingyun nodded, her eyes glimring.
Li Xinyue sighed.
"You're all a bunch of gamblers, aren't you?"
The other ladies laughed.
"What can we say? We like a good bet," Bai Lingyun replied, winking.
Li Xinyue rolled her eyes. "At least try not to lose too much money."
"I can't make any promises," An Zhihao said, smiling mischievously.
As the conversation continued, the representatives from the different families and sects watched the action unfold, their expressions thoughtful.
"They're quite impressive," an elder from the Shen family remarked.
"Indeed," another elder nodded. "These young elites are truly gifted."
"It seems that the next generation is shaping up nicely," an elder from the Qiao family comnted, stroking his beard.
The other elders murmured in agreent, their eyes filled with pride and ambition.
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