Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 590: A Dominant Victory

Chapter 590: Chapter 590: A Dominant Victory

Upon receiving Guan You’s invitation for a friendly match, Ling Tian Academy actually didn’t give much importance to this competition.

Isn’t this a joke?

The disciples from Heavenly Palace Academy were the ones Ling Tian Academy had passed over, like Weng Nanqing and Bei Yan, who chose Heavenly Palace Academy simply because they couldn’t bear to come last.

But in reality, even if Weng Nanqing and Bei Yan were to go to Ling Tian Academy, they could, at best, rank within the top fifty—if we’re talking about martial arts talent, maybe they could make it into the top twenty, but squeezing into the top ten was out of the question.

Therefore, Ling Tian Academy just randomly picked some students, without any real preparation, to come over for the exchange.

Xiao Hei was an exception—he had volunteered to participate, but to everyone’s surprise, he conceded without a fight.

It’s simply, simply unbelievable.

But what’s done is done, they couldn’t ask Xiao Hei to redo his match.

So, they could only place their hopes on the last person.

Dong Rui.

Well, although Dong Rui was not as good as Xiao Hei, he was still much stronger than Lin Yi, and besides, Xiao Hei had admitted defeat on his own accord—it couldn’t definitively prove that Shi Hao’s strength was that impressive.

There was still hope for this final battle.

They must win.

If Ling Tian Academy were to lose to Heavenly Palace Academy, it would truly be a disgrace.

Dong Rui stepped forth.

He was much taller and bulkier, resembling an iron tower, his muscles bulging all over, emanating a strong oppressive force.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

With each step he took, the ground trembled beneath him.

Huh, he was very tall and robust, but was he that heavy?

No, but the iron rod he carried on his shoulder was.

Forged from six-star Precious Metal, its most outstanding feature was its weight—it was made from the same material as Ninefold Mountain, and it too had Weight Reducing Runes engraved in it. Once swung, anyone hit by it would at the very least suffer broken bones or tendons, and most likely be killed.

He looked at Shi Hao with a corner of his mouth upturned, baring a warlike smile.

"Pretty boy, you better be able to take a hit," he said.

As he spoke, he picked up the iron rod with one hand and swung it, tearing the air and creating whirls of currents.

Shi Hao smiled faintly and also took out Ninefold Mountain.

In South Wood Continent, Ninefold Mountain couldn’t be considered a treasure at all, and real powerhouses wouldn’t spare it a second glance.

Thus, he could use it boldly and with ease.

"Take this!" Dong Rui roared, swinging his rod towards Shi Hao.

The Weight Reducing Runes glowed; the iron rod, which weighed a million pounds, suddenly felt only a few pounds in weight. He accelerated it to its limits, and once the runes dimmed, the terrifying weight combined with high speed—no need for any finesse—could annihilate any Self-Observation.

Shi Hao laughed softly and with one hand swung Ninefold Mountain to meet Dong Rui’s attack.

Was this kid really out of his mind?

Dong Rui had a special physique, naturally strong, and although not as extraordinary as a Sword Body or a Tyrant Body, it was still terrifying.

It could be said that if Xiao Hei went head-to-head with Dong Rui, it’s highly likely Xiao Hei would be the one to lose.

Forcing a fight was not the strength of Sword Body, alright?

Do you think that by "defeating" a Sword Body, you can look down on everything?

Then wait to lose.

Like lightning striking flint, the rod had smashed down.

Clang!

When the rod struck against the sword, a loud clang ensued and then, many couldn’t hear anything anymore.

It was too loud, causing them to experience temporary deafness.

After that, all they could see were the continuous collisions between the blade and the staff, once, twice, five times, a hundred times... However, after several hundred clashes, they saw Dong Rui reveal a look of shock. With each slash he took, his footsteps would retreat a bit more.

After a few more slashes, it was no longer just a simple retreat; the blood burst out from the base of his palms as if it was spraying wildly.

Hiss!

The entire venue filled with the sound of people drawing in a cold breath. Even those who didn’t understand Dong Rui, just by looking at his fighting style, could guess that he must favor a tough approach, excelling in close-quarters combat.

Yet, in a straightforward contest of blade against staff, Dong Rui was actually made to shatter at his grip by Shi Hao’s strikes. What did that signify?

Shi Hao’s physical strength and constitution were both superior to Dong Rui’s.

In the previous battle, Shi Hao won without fighting, letting Xiao Hei concede, which gave everyone the illusion that Shi Hao was certainly not good at tough confrontations. But in fact, this guy was abnormally strong when he got rough.

Shi Hao took a moment, lifted his blade but didn’t chop down, and smiled, "Do you want to continue?"

Dong Rui was entirely relying on sheer willpower to persist. Now, with Shi Hao stopping like this, he felt the staff in his hand become unbearably heavy, unable to grip it properly, and it suddenly thudded to the ground.

Thankfully it didn’t land on his foot.

He sat down on the ground, his gaze scattered.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I to do?

"The third battle, Shi Hao wins!" The referee immediately announced Shi Hao’s victory.

Won?

Suddenly, cheers erupted in the stands like a landslide and a tsunami.

The first battle ended too quickly, the second was won too mysteriously, but everyone saw the third with their own eyes. Shi Hao was truly fierce, slashing in a way that left Dong Rui completely powerless.

This victory had no fluke to it, leaving no room for criticism.

Awesome, powerful!

"We won!"

"Good job, Shi Hao!"

"Shi Hao! Shi Hao!"

The crowd was shouting for Shi Hao, screaming as if their hearts were tearing apart.

"That guy!" Weng Nanqing snorted, he had actually made her worry for nothing, truly not a good thing!

Song Taining and Wang Ying exchanged looks, they had never imagined that their academy would not only lose the minor bouts but also the major one!

They had underestimated the Heavenly Palace Academy; even though their Ling Tian Academy had picked off the good seeds first, there were still exceptional geniuses who were overlooked.

However, this defeat didn’t mean much, as the Ling Tian Academy had plenty of talents. Among the top ten of Self-Observation, only one had taken action, and moreover, they still had Shi Ze!

The number one person in Self-Observation!

Huh, this guy also has the surname Shi. Could there be some connection between the two?

Shi Hao smiled at the people in the stands and left the stage.

He went on his way alone, but did not go far. Soon, Xiao Hei also came out.

The two had a chat, naturally about their experiences after parting ways in the Purple Green Secret Realm.

Xiao Hei, Yue Feifei, and Han Dong were together. They were lucky that after exiting the Purple Green Secret Realm, they came directly to the South Wood Continent, and coincidentally the Ling Tian Academy was recruiting, so they were conscripted.

Originally, Han Dong did not qualify to enter, but Xiao Hei and Yue Feifei pleaded on his behalf, persuading the academy to make an exception.

Speaking of Yue Feifei, her Nine Serenities Frozen Physique was also extremely powerful, and moreover, her constitution was even purer.

Undeniably, the Sword Body was stronger than the Nine Serenities Frozen Physique. But what if the Sword Body only possessed one percent purity, while the Nine Serenities Frozen Physique had reached ninety percent?

Then, of course, the Nine Serenities Frozen Physique would be stronger.

Yue Feifei was such an example. She actually had a complete Nine Serenities Frozen Physique, which is why she received full cultivation from the academy. Now, her cultivation has skyrocketed, and she’s at a critical moment, aiming for a breakthrough to the Founding King Court.

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