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Chapter 966 Duel Day

Chapter 966: Chapter 966 Duel Day

Phoenix God College, Qingxu College, Peacock Clan, Roc Clan, Pixiu Island...

This duel between Ling Xiao and Blood Skeleton had evolved beyond a mere contest between two individuals; it had become a covert competition among various powers.

Such a significant battle warranted a grand Martial Arts Platform, or else it would have appeared too shabby.

The following morning at dawn, the sun hung high in the sky.

The plaza had already gathered a massive crowd early on.

Perhaps because the early publicity for this duel was well-executed, the excitement was palpable.

In every street and alley, banners of the duel hung, and there were even enormous portraits of Ling Xiao and Blood Skeleton.

It had truly become a grand event in the Imperial City.

Originally, Ling Xiao and Blood Skeleton had agreed to duel after a month, but the exact time had never been set.

It could be in the morning, the afternoon, or even at night.

These people, even if it meant wasting time waiting here, did not want to miss such a meaningful contest.

When the sun shed its crimson glow for a golden armor of light, Blood Skeleton arrived.

Clad in a blood-red robe, coupled with his terrifying aura of death, many martial artists could not help but feel secretly alarmed.

"A month apart, and Blood Skeleton’s Cultivation Level has broken through two stages in succession, reaching the Five Elements Sky Late Stage!"

Hearing the discussion, Blood Skeleton gave a cold smile.

A strong confidence made him walk with his head held high and his chest out, looking very spirited.

To prepare for this day’s duel, he had been cultivating as if his life depended on it, enduring a training as torturous as hell.

It was nothing short of living a life worse than death.

All of this was caused by Ling Xiao!

He intended to vent all the suffering he had endured over the month on Ling Xiao and completely crush him underfoot!

Blood Skeleton nodded to Fengming Wan Zhong, the Vice President of Phoenix God College, and Si Kong Zun, among others, before stepping directly onto the Martial Arts Platform. He sat down, crossed-legged, closed his eyes to conserve energy, and ignored everything else around him.

Supreme arrogance!

Perhaps only this phrase could describe Blood Skeleton now.

In spite of numerous experts sizing him up, he showed not a hint of nervousness, maintaining complete composure and tranquility.

This was the mark of a true expert!

A month ago, Blood Skeleton was ranked twentieth at Phoenix God College.

Back then, his prowess was just breaking through from the Four Symbols Heavenly Peak to Five Elements Sky, and he had not had time for a ranking battle.

Now, his Cultivation Level was at the Five Elements Sky Late Stage, and his power was firmly consolidated in this stage.

Many believed that his current ranking was no longer twentieth and had likely advanced several places.

The Blood Skeleton of the past was already dangerous.

The Blood Skeleton of today was even more terrifying.

After Blood Skeleton sat down, several groups of people gradually arrived, and these individuals directly took their seats in the VIP section.

One group was led by a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, dressed quite differently from the martial artists of the Phoenix Empire.

If Ling Xiao had been here, he would have recognized this middle-aged man as Chu Mu, the Young Master of Pixiu Island.

He had originally come to the Royal City of Phoenix Empire to kill Ling Xiao, but unexpectedly, the first news he heard upon arriving was about the murder of his younger sister, Chu Ling.

Although Chu Ling was not killed by Ling Xiao, her death was greatly related to him.

He did not care who provoked whom or who struck first; his sister Chu Ling was dead, and he was determined to seek revenge on Ling Xiao.

On the other side, Peacock Phoenix Kong He, along with a group of elite from the Peacock Clan, sat there, their gazes also very cold.

Ling Xiao had killed Ke Long and Ke Yu successively, and although both were just from a branch of the Peacock Clan, it was a serious issue of face.

Sitting beside Kong He was an elder, presumably an expert of the Peacock Clan, though his exact role was unknown.

Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix from the Roc Clan, had also arrived.

He came here naturally because of Ling Xiao.

At the Shenhuang Auction House, Ling Xiao had dared to disrespect the Roc Clan, which had greatly annoyed him.

Sitting next to him was Yan Peng.

Yan Peng was the Roc Clan’s son-in-law, also the brother-in-law of Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix.

Yan Peng, feeling humiliated, had specifically asked for Peng Yue’s support, fearing he could not regain his own reputation.

Next to the Roc Clan sat the Young Master of the Shenhuang Auction House, Phoenix Wushan.

Phoenix Wushan was also the manager of the Shenhuang Auction House and the younger brother of Crown Prince Phoenix Mingqishan.

It was said that Phoenix Mingqishan was obsessed with martial arts, spending all his time, apart from leading troops in war, in cultivation, with many of his tasks being handled by Phoenix Wushan.

With the arrival of the Shenhuang Auction House, the delegation from the Heavenly Dragon Auction House could not possibly be absent.

Yun Ya, knowing Ling Xiao’s special identity, naturally came to support Ling Xiao and also to see if Ling Xiao was indeed as promising as they had hoped.

Time had passed for quite a while, yet there was no sign of anyone from Qingxu College.

Ling Xiao had not shown up either.

"Damn it, Qingxu College, these bastards, putting on such airs, making us wait here for nothing!"

Fengming Wan Zhong, having run out of patience, cursed aloud.

"Why worry so much, Brother Wan Zhong? There was no set time for today’s duel. Even if Ling Xiao is held up by some matters, you can always leave. Nobody is forcing you to stay here to watch the battle."

The speaker was none other than the belatedly arriving Vice President of Qingxu College, Feng Qingyan.

"Feng Qingyan, old phoenix, how come you’re here alone? Such a big event, and your Qingxu College seems to not take it seriously at all?"

Fengming Wan Zhong shouted.

"This event so significant? In the end, it’s merely a private duel between disciples. Even I am here only because I couldn’t refuse Yan Ran and am here in a personal capacity, not representing Qingxu College," Feng Qingyan casually said.

His words were quite shrewd.

Our Qingxu College couldn’t care less about this battle; whereas, you at Phoenix God College treat it like a treasure.

If we lose, it’s no big deal since we aren’t focused on it.

If we win, then Phoenix God College will truly have lost face.

"You’re good with words, eh? At the end of the day, your Qingxu College doesn’t have much faith in Ling Xiao, that’s why you’re afraid to come and lose face, right?"

Si Kong Zun interjected.

"On the contrary! Our lack of concern is because we trust Ling Xiao. No matter what Phoenix God College tries, Blood Skeleton is bound to lose in today’s battle!" Feng Qingyan said with a smile. "Of course, that’s assuming Phoenix God College won’t stoop as low as the Lightning Demon King, employing despicable tactics."

Si Kong Zun’s mouth twitched violently, and he fell silent.

Continuing this verbal spar would only make him more passive; Feng Qingyan was as eloquent as Ling Xiao, both extremely persuasive speakers.

"Humph, just afraid that the kid got too scared to show up today!"

Fengming Wan Zhong snorted coldly, no longer speaking, and closed his eyes to continue waiting.

Since he couldn’t win the verbal spar, he could only hope for Blood Skeleton to defeat Ling Xiao as a response.

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