Chapter 196 - 196 193 Shi Qiansui
Chapter 196: Chapter 193 Shi Qiansui Chapter 196: Chapter 193 Shi Qiansui “Roar…”
A tiger’s roar spread in all directions.
Immediately after, a fierce tiger exuding a formidable aura charged towards a sika deer.
However, the sika deer, typically lower in the food chain, showed no fear.
From its antlers, it emanated colorful rays of light, forcing the ferocious tiger to retreat repeatedly.
Then, with a nimble leap, it covered a distance of several meters in an instant, ramming its antlers into the soft abdomen of the tiger, sending the fierce beast flying more than ten meters away, where it heavily fell off the arena.
On another side, an exceptionally elegant crimson-crowned crane chirped softly, its sharp claws firmly grasping the back of a two-meter long bull, and with a flap of its wings, it soared a hundred meters into the air, causing the bull to bellow in panic.
As an Earth Element Spiritual Beast, it had never flown before, let alone being forcibly airborne by a Spiritual Crane in such a state.
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Detached from the ground, it only felt waves of panic, its limbs frantically flailing trying to escape the grip of the crimson-crowned crane, completely unaware that doing so would cause it to plummet to the ground.
A thick water snake demon twisted its body, conjuring a towering Water Dragon Tornado that enveloped a plump Tusk Giant Pig, spinning it around with the splashing waves.
No matter how the Tusk Giant Pig struggled, it couldn’t break free from the watery binds.
And these were just a few scenes from the many arenas.
As the battles drew closer to the end, the fights on each arena became more intense, with many disciples striving with red eyes for the last spots, unwilling to retreat despite their injuries.
After all, with the Golden Core Elders from the Outer Peaks overseeing, it was not easy for anyone to die.
Of course, that didn’t mean that deaths were impossible.
Accidents are always possible for those walking by the river; such tournaments were held annually by the Beast Taming Sect Outer, and it was inevitable that accidents occurred.
In particularly fierce battles, life and death could hinge on a moment, and even with the strength of Golden Core Elders, timely rescues might not always be possible, leading to occasional deaths.
But no one else could be blamed; those who chose to fight desperately without certainty only had their own misfortune to blame.
This also taught other disciples a lesson never to stake their lives solely on the chance of being rescued in time.
Even though the elders from each peak had no bias and treated all participating disciples fairly, mistakes could happen.
Qin Feng, Liu Wuxiang, Wen Qing’er, and Qin Xi were sitting in a relatively intact area of an arena, casually observing the other disciples who were still engaged in their battles.
Since Qin Feng had already secured a spot, they were under no pressure, each of them appearing relaxed and content.
Not just them, but other disciples who had finished their battles on some arenas appeared similar.
Of course, among these people, there were also some who were injured.
Fortunately, everyone here was a cultivator and had prepared various Elixir Pills to restore True Yuan and treat injuries before participating in the Outer Sect competition.
While they couldn’t fully recover instantly after consuming the Elixir Pills, they wouldn’t be left with lingering issues.
The only problem was that they were likely to struggle in the ranking battles to follow, and the top three prizes were virtually out of reach for them.
In fact, many disciples who obtained spots did not hold much hope for the top three prizes.
Not that they didn’t desire them—whether it was Small Divine Power, promotion Elixir Pills, or a Foundation Establishment Spirit Beast awarded by the sect, all were precious treasures.
But most disciples were well aware of their own limits.
Though they managed to secure spots through the Outer Sect competition, when compared to the top few demonic geniuses, they still fell short.
And the sect prepared awards only for the top three, so the ranking of other disciples didn’t matter much, meaning those who knew they couldn’t compete for the treasures would concede and retreat after testing their strength against their opponents.
After all, securing an Inner Sect spot was most important, and they wouldn’t want to risk severe injuries for rewards that were out of reach.
In fact, each year’s tournament rewards were only vigorously contested by a few of the strongest genius disciples.
For these geniuses, the treasures represented not only the sect’s award but also their honor.
Time trickled by.
The sun had already set, and the darkness enveloped the world.
However, several Treasure Beads were raised by sect elders, illuminating the arenas as if it were daylight, which didn’t affect the fighting between the Outer Disciples.
Of course, for those disciples who possessed Shadow-type Spiritual Beasts, this was a disadvantage as such beasts could conceal themselves in darkness and harness the power of the night.
However, this type of Spiritual Beast was rare, and few of the competing disciples owned one, most of whom had been eliminated during the daytime.
The battles continued.
Fortunately, everyone was a cultivator, brimming with energy, and not yet tired from watching.
Even the disciples who had fought multiple rounds on the platforms had time to recover after each victory, and with Spirit Pills and Miracle Medicines to replenish their energy, they still appeared vigorous.
This year’s competition lasted through day and night until the early hours of the next morning when the last spot on the platforms was finally determined.
“Alright, you have half an hour to rest.
In half an hour, we’ll start the contest for the Inner Sect Disciple rankings,” announced Elder Li Hong from the Preaching Hall with a sharp shout.
At this, the disciples who had just finished competing immediately relaxed, practically collapsing onto the ground.
To be honest, their strength was definitely not low, and among the peak talents, they were considered quite exceptional.
It was just unfortunate that as the competition neared its end, the remaining spots were few, so the disciples reluctant to give up targeted them.
Having fought so many battles, if they weren’t given a chance to rest now, they would definitely lack the energy to participate in the upcoming contests.
Although an hour was far from enough for them to replenish their depleted True Yuan and energy, with their strength, they definitely couldn’t end up in the last ranks, or those high-spirited and arrogant talented disciples couldn’t accept defeat.
Qin Feng looked at the few disciples who persisted till the end and couldn’t help but admire their tenacity.
At the same time, he resolved secretly that if he encountered a similar situation in the future, he must not act like them but quickly resolve the chaos and attain victory as swiftly as he had done the day before.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had such a lengthy rest period to keep his Essence Qi at its peak.
An hour quickly passed.
Soon, an Elder stood up and addressed everyone, “In this competition, a loss is a loss, with no chances to start over, until the final three strongest disciples are determined.”
After the Elder briefly introduced the rules, one by one, the disciples from the Internal Affairs Hall cast spells that joined the platforms in the square two by two.
Seeing this, Qin Feng chuckled lightly, finding this method quite efficient as it saved him the trouble of changing spots.
However, when he saw his opponent, his smile grew even more pronounced.
Because his opponent was none other than Yuan Powang.
Yuan Powang widened his eyes and glared at Qin Feng’s annoyingly smug face for a long while, appearing eager to try again.
Although Qin Feng had previously knocked him off the platform, he hadn’t injured him, so there was a part of him that was still not convinced.
However, eventually, he gave a disheartened sigh, “Forget it, I give up.”
“Oh?”
Qin Feng curiously asked, “Brother, don’t you want to try again?
Maybe this time you could win.”
“Do you actually give me a chance to win?”
Yuan Powang snorted at his words, “Even if I could gain a slight upper hand, once you release that Fire Ape, I definitely wouldn’t stand a chance.
Unless you can promise not to summon that Fire Ape.”
At that point, Yuan Powang’s eyes lit up, staring intently at Qin Feng.
Qin Feng immediately laughed, “Do I look like a fool to you, brother?”
“Hmph, since you’ve made up your mind, then why bother keeping me here to compete?”
Yuan Powang couldn’t be bothered anymore, and he simply jumped off the platform.
He was very frustrated inside.
Although his strength was not weak and he could have ranked in the upper-middle among these hundred disciples, meeting Qin Feng was simply bad luck.
Otherwise, engaging in a fight would only mean seeking abuse.
Even if he could win, as soon as Qin Feng released that Fire Ape at the Foundation Establishment Peak, he would still face inevitable defeat.
Thus, there was no need for a match.
So, Yuan Powang decisively stepped down from the platform, since he was about to enter the Inner Sect; there was no need to get himself severely injured at this moment.
Qin Feng, without using any effort, easily secured the victory, which made him feel quite cheerful.
However, when his next opponent appeared, the smile on his face faded.
The opponent in front of him was a thin young man with a big head.
This young man naturally had a smiling face, bushy brows, narrow eyes, thin arms and legs, and a slightly hunched back.
However, despite his unappealing appearance, his reputation was considerable, which made Qin Feng take him very seriously.
“Greetings, Elder Brother Shi Qiansui.”
Qin Feng gave a respectful bow, his expression serious, not minding the opponent’s appearance at all.
“Junior Brother Qin is too polite.”
Shi Qiansui answered with a smile, “I’ve heard that Junior Brother Qin has a powerful Lifebound Foundation Establishment Peak Spirit Beast Fire Ape; I hope you’ll show some mercy later.”
“You jest, brother.
Even with the aid of the Fire Ape, I may not necessarily break through your defenses, let alone the fact you’re not without countermeasures.
Instead, it’s I who must be more cautious.”
Qin Feng spoke the truth, as his opponent in front of him was the modern-day genius of Profound Turtle Peak.
His Lifebound Stone Turtle not only had formidable defensive power but also immense strength, and it was said that Shi Qiansui often carried weights of up to a hundred thousand pounds for cultivation at Profound Turtle Peak.
Moreover, the Stone Turtle could not only petrify itself but also use the Petrification Spell against its foes.
Qin Feng certainly didn’t want parts of his body to become petrified.
He had seen records in his Sect, indicating that Petrification Spells, if applied for too long, could leave profound pain even after the spell’s effects had dissipated, which is why he maintained a strong vigilance against this genius disciple of Profound Turtle Peak.