Chapter 317 The duel concludes the battle a fierce battle rages within the Martial Arts Hall

Solve it by yourself in a one-on-one fight?

Sun Liancheng and Fu Ning’an both showed a change in expression.

Ultimately, this matter was just a conflict between the younger generation, which then dragged the elders into it.

This is what caused the trouble involving Cui Sheng and Hong Shaozhen.

They were at loggerheads and almost came to blows.

Both parties have special identities, so punishing either one’s disciple would be inappropriate.

Since that’s the case, there’s no need to take right and wrong too seriously. Let the two juniors have a showdown, let their abilities speak for themselves, and let them bear the consequences of their own choices.

At that time, the elders of both sides will naturally have nothing to say.

After all, they’re both at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. If your disciple can’t beat someone else’s disciple, then you’re a waste, and you deserve it! What else can you say?

But how exactly does this one-on-one fight work?

Let’s loosen the rules and let the two of them do whatever they want, deciding the winner with their lives?

Or are there rules? Is it a matter of stopping short of a point?

If there are no rules for a life-or-death struggle, and someone has to die, it will only widen the conflict even further.

If there are rules, the losing party might not accept them…

“The two of you.”

After Li Shengjiang finished speaking, he looked at Hong Shao and Cui Sheng and said calmly, “What do you think?”

Hong Shao’s expression was slightly solemn.

Although Cui Sheng appeared calm, a thoughtful look lingered in his eyes.

He knew his disciple’s strength.

Yang Lin possesses the destructive power of the Five Elements Puppet, and coupled with her own cultivation at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, she has few rivals at the same level.

Even when he was at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, he was at most on par with her.

But this kid named Yu Xian…

Although he did not witness the fight when the conflict broke out among them, he already knew about the process.

Yu Xian had previously crippled those three Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivators in just half a breath.

It was able to fight Yang Lin’s Five Elements Puppet to a standstill.

This is enough to prove that he is extraordinary! He is a chosen one of heaven!

After all, a disciple who can be valued by Hongshao must be extraordinary; Hongshao’s judgment is not bad.

So if it were a one-on-one fight… it would be hard to say who would win!

“how?”

Seeing that the two remained silent for a moment, Li Shengjiang smiled calmly and said, “Afraid that the younger generation will be harmed?”

Both Hong Shao and Cui Sheng looked hesitant, unsure whether to accept the offer or not.

“Disciple Yu Xian greets the Second Supreme Elder.”

Just then, Yu Xian’s voice came.

Yu Xian bowed to Li Shengjiang and said, “This disciple dares to interrupt and has something to say. I hope the Second Supreme Elder will grant me permission.”

Li Shengjiang turned to look at Yu Xian, his expression indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger.

When Yu Xian returned from the Xuan Tian Secret Realm, he intended to take him as a disciple under a nominal name.

Unfortunately, Yu Xian was ungrateful and failed to recognize the opportunity.

His failure to recognize the opportunity was his loss; his future path will be difficult, and he will surely regret it deeply when he thinks about it.

The path of cultivation often takes thousands or tens of thousands of years. For a junior like Yu Xian, who is unaware of the opportunities, he will naturally disappear without a trace after a hundred or a thousand years.

Therefore, Li Shengjiang would not be like Li Cexuan, who felt he had lost face and held a grudge simply because Yu Xian refused to become his disciple in public.

He looked at Yu Xian and said calmly, “What do you have to say?”

Everyone else looked over as well, their eyes filled with displeasure.

In a conversation of this level, it would be inappropriate for Yu Xian to interrupt.

Although his attitude was good, he was still unruly. However, Hong Shao did not scold him, and Li Shengjiang did not get angry, so they let him say what he wanted.

Yu Xian calmly replied, “This disciple does not want to put the sect leader in a difficult position, so this disciple has made the decision himself and is willing to participate in the duel!”

The expressions on their faces changed again.

Hong Shao’s complicated expression calmed down, and she smiled faintly, nodding slightly to Yu Xian.

If she were to make a decision for Yu Xian, the question of whether or not to fight would be truly difficult.

But now that Yu Xian has taken the initiative to speak, she has no choice but to fully support him!

At this moment, Li Shengjiang, Sun Liancheng, and Fu Ning’an’s gazes fell on Cui Sheng.

Since Yu Xian agreed to the duel, the pressure is now on him: should he accept it or not?

“good!”

Before Cui Sheng’s gaze could turn cold and he could speak, a voice rang out!

Gently setting Yang Song down after he had calmed down, Yang Lin stood up, looked directly at Yu Xian, and shouted, “I’m also willing to fight! But if we’re going to fight, let’s fight to the death! I want to sign a life-or-death contract! It’s a fight to the death! You, do you dare!”

Cui Sheng’s gaze immediately sharpened.

Hong Shao’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Sun Liancheng and Fu Ning’an both showed slight changes in their expressions.

Sign a life-or-death contract? Is life or death the deciding factor?

If the two of them go to the Martial Arts Hall, only one of them can come out alive!

Unlike Yang Lin’s anger, Yu Xian remained calm and unchanged, only looking at Yang Lin indifferently and saying, “Well said, I had the same idea.”

Their eyes met, and their powerful spirits clashed once more, with faint flashes of lightning appearing!

Others might not notice, but Li Shengjiang, Cui Sheng, Sun Liancheng, and Fu Ning’an immediately narrowed their eyes slightly.

Yang Lin’s powerful spirit is due to her innate strong mental strength, coupled with the benefits of cultivating the Puppet Spirit Sect’s secret manual to nourish her spirit.

But how could Yu Xian possess such a powerful spirit? Was it innate, or cultivated?

Cui Sheng, in particular, focused his gaze and looked at Yu Xian with obvious surprise!

His innate spirit was so powerful, refined, and pure!

If he had practiced the secret techniques of the Puppet Spirit Sect and nurtured his spirit for more than ten years…

He might be a genius who can control the Five Elements Puppet, or even the Golden Core Puppet!

A Foundation Establishment cultivator can control a Golden Core puppet. In the hundreds of thousands of years since the Puppet Spirit Sect was founded, only two such puppets have appeared!

However, what they didn’t know was that although Yu Xian’s innate mental strength wasn’t that strong, it was extremely tenacious!

Furthermore, the Wood Spirit Heart-Tongue Technique passed down from the Great Wutong Tree is a subtle and gradual method for forging spiritual essence.

The elm tree on the foundation of Yu Xian’s Qi Sea has been cultivating for twelve years without him even realizing it!

And most importantly, he had consumed a great many Yin Pills, as well as the nourishment of four Lesser Heavenly Demons and one Heavenly Demon fragment!

Therefore, his spiritual power is naturally unparalleled among Foundation Establishment cultivators, comparable to that of the Holy Maiden Yang Lin, and not inferior at all!

“good.”

Li Shengjiang calmly said, “Since you want to sign a life-or-death contract and agree to a life-or-death duel, then I have no reason to stop you.”

“Wait a minute.”

Cui Sheng suddenly spoke up, looking at Hong Shao and saying, “This young man is acting impulsively. It was just a trivial matter, but he’s willing to risk his life over a mere disagreement. Are you sure you want to support him?”

Upon hearing this, Hong Shao’s beautiful eyes flickered, and she looked at Cui Sheng, asking, “What do you mean?”

In a life-or-death battle, Hong Shao naturally had no confidence that Yu Xian would win.

To not win is to lose!

Defeat means death!

Therefore, even though she was angry at Choi Seung’s behavior, she knew the gravity of the situation and wouldn’t act impulsively or contradict Choi Seung at this moment.

“I think a duel is fine, but it doesn’t have to be a fight to the death.”

Cui Sheng said slowly, “As fellow cultivators of the Haotian Orthodox Sect, our common enemy in the future is the evil cultivators of the Blood River Sect! Yu Xian and Lin’er are both geniuses of our Haotian Orthodox Sect. If we were to have a life-or-death battle over a trivial matter, it would be a loss no matter who is injured, and it would also create an irreconcilable rift between you and the Haotian Orthodox Sect. These two children may not understand this relationship, but how could you and I not understand it?”

Hong Shao raised an eyebrow slightly, wondering why Cui Sheng’s tone had suddenly changed.

Perhaps he was thinking of Yang Lin’s safety?

She was also concerned for Yu Xian’s safety, so she nodded and said, “You’re right. Losing anyone would be a great loss.”

After saying that, she looked at Yu Xian and said, “Yu Xian, our sect thinks that we shouldn’t sign a life-or-death contract for this competition. What do you think?”

Yu Xian looked at Hong Shao and respectfully said, “This disciple will obey the Sect Master.”

“Ha, what a coward…”

Yang Lin let out a cold laugh, then looked at Cui Sheng and said, “This disciple will obey Master’s orders; the duel will proceed as normal.”

In a normal fight, you can’t kill Yu Xian.

But capturing him, thoroughly humiliating him, and then defeating him would also vent my anger!

Yu Xian didn’t take it seriously and wasn’t swayed by Yang Lin’s words.

Whether he was timid or not, he knew in his heart. He just didn’t want to put Hongshao in a difficult position, so he naturally agreed to go along with Hongshao’s wishes.

“That’s interesting.”

Li Shengjiang laughed and waved his hand, saying, “Let’s go. I have nothing to do today, so I can be the referee. You can go all out and treat it as a life-or-death battle. As for the moment when it really comes down to life and death, don’t worry, I will take action.”

After saying that, he put his hands behind his back, took a step, and flew directly into the air towards the Martial Arts Peak.

Fu Ning’an and Sun Liancheng exchanged a glance and then followed.

Cui Sheng glanced at Yu Xian again, then turned to Yang Lin and said, “Let’s go.”

The two immediately headed straight for Yanwu Peak.

Hong Shao naturally wouldn’t be left behind. She looked at Yu Xian and said, “Let’s go. Although it was an accident, we still need to settle things.”

Yu Xian said helplessly, “I am also helpless to suffer this inexplicable calamity, but…”

His gaze turned cold again, and he said slowly, “Since she has come to provoke me, she will have to pay the price.”

“Well said! Give her a good beating later!”

Chen Manman immediately laughed and said, “Yu Xian, you’d better not be able to beat a woman!”

Why are you saying this?

Hong Shao glanced at Chen Manman and said, “In the cultivation world, what difference is there between men and women? You’re just adding pressure to Yu Xian.”

After saying that, Hong Shao took a step forward: “Let’s go.”

Chen Manman laughed heartily, not taking it to heart. Instead, she raised an eyebrow at Yu Xian, seemingly as if to encourage her.

Yu Xian gave a wry smile and did not reply. He simply followed Hong Shao and flew quickly to Yanwu Peak.

Chen Manman, You Xiaohua, and Su Xiaoduo also naturally took to the air.

As for the more than a thousand cultivators who had been watching, they suddenly became noisy and quickly dispersed.

They will soon spread the news that Yu Xian is going to fight the Fourth Holy Son, no, the Fourth Holy Daughter Yang Lin, throughout the entire Haotian Sect!

Li Shengjiang arrived at Yanwu Peak in a few steps.

Sun Liancheng and Fu Ning’an calmly stepped down.

Cui Sheng arrived with Yang Lin.

Then Hong Shao, Yu Xian, Chen Manman, You Xiaohua, Su Xiaoduo and the others followed closely behind.

When four Nascent Soul Grand Elders arrived at Martial Arts Peak, Li Cexuan immediately sensed the terrifying fluctuations emanating from them!

He hurriedly flew out of the martial arts hall and rushed to the four people. He bowed and said, “Disciple Li Cexuan! Welcome to the four Supreme Elders. May I ask if the four Supreme Elders have something to discuss?”

“Of course something is wrong.”

Li Shengjiang stepped forward and said calmly, “Activate the formation; no unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter the main hall.”

“yes.”

Li Cexuan was puzzled but dared not disobey, so he quickly raised his hand, and the formation of the martial arts hall was activated.

Li Shengjiang led the way and entered the main hall, and the others naturally followed.

As the Hall Master of the Martial Arts Hall and an Elder of the Martial Arts Peak, Li Cexuan was naturally allowed to enter, and they all entered the hall together.

He also wanted to see what the Second Elder Li Shengjiang was up to and why he had suddenly come to Yanwu Peak.

As everyone entered the hall, Li Shengjiang naturally stepped out and sat down in the seat of honor. With a wave of his hand, a sword intent enveloped the entire hall. At that moment, it seemed that the life and death of everyone in the hall were in his control!

He said calmly, “All grudges and grievances end today with this contest. Regardless of who wins or loses, everyone must accept the outcome and refrain from any further provocations. Otherwise, the sect rules will not tolerate it, and no one can save you!”

Yu Xian and Yang Lin bowed slightly and said, “Disciples obey.”

“Um.”

Li Shengjiang nodded, sat down sideways, and said calmly, “You may all leave.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Liancheng, Fu Ning’an, Cui Sheng, Hong Shao, Chen Manman, Li Cexuan, and even You Xiaohua and Su Xiaoduo all moved and dispersed, leaving enough space for Yu Xian and Yang Lin.

Just as they dispersed, Li Shengjiang raised his hand and waved, saying, “Go ahead and fight.”

Even Yu Xian and Yang Lin were stunned for a moment.

The fight has started already? There wasn’t even a prelude or anything?

boom!

But Yu Xian reacted extremely quickly. He unleashed his full power instantly, without wasting time to form hand seals. He took a step forward, and with a muffled thud, he shot straight at Yang Lin, who was only a few feet away, like a thunderbolt!

This seems like an advantage that Li Shengjiang deliberately created for him!

When the two sides suddenly start fighting, his physical cultivation can unleash a burst of power much faster than casting spells with hand seals!

If Yu Xian hadn’t been certain that he had no relationship with Li Shengjiang, he would have suspected that Li Shengjiang was deliberately favoring him!

Cui Sheng’s gaze also sharpened instantly. Li Shengjiang’s casual mention of starting a fight, without even giving either side time to take their positions, would surely put his disciple at a great disadvantage!

“court death!”

However, Yang Lin was not subdued by Yu Xian with a single punch despite the sudden outbreak of the battle.

With a single step, she retreated like a wild goose, and at the same time, she shouted, and five beams of light flew out from her storage bag, instantly transforming into five large puppets!

He immediately stood in front of Yu Xian!

Both reacted extremely quickly!

Yang Lin even reacted a little faster than Yu Xian, and just in time she summoned the puppet to block Yu Xian!

Time seems to have turned back.

Five puppets surrounded Yu Xian, just like when he fought Yang Lin before!

The two fought fiercely before, but Chen Manman and Chu Zexing stopped them. Now, however, it is time to truly determine a winner!

Upon seeing this, Yu Xian abruptly stopped and retreated rapidly, intending to create distance between himself and the enemy!

Since we failed to seize the initiative, what follows is a truly fierce battle!

Unless he destroys or exhausts the spiritual power of these five puppets, he will never be able to enter Yang Lin’s body!

“Which way!?”

Yang Lin gave a shout, and the five puppets roared simultaneously, each emitting a powerful light!

Five spiritual lights, representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, burst forth and rushed straight towards Yu Xian!

At the same time, Yang Lin was not going to be polite to Yu Xian, and her true form also began to cast spells!

This is a cultivator who controls puppets! Extremely troublesome!

Fighting against a cultivator like this is like one person fighting several others!

Now, Yu Xian is essentially fighting six people at once!

Yu Xian kept retreating, expressionless, raising his hand to pinch!

The wooden divine armor surrounded him, and the Azure Spirit Sword was already in his hand!

A surge of blood energy rose up from around his body!

The Blood Suppression Technique and the Blood Burning Technique are already in operation!

The Mountain-shaped technique, profound and unparalleled, was also unleashed!

In the short span of time that created distance, Yu Xian had already activated several spells, and finally pointed at two of the five puppets that were rushing towards him.

“wind!!”

Whoosh!

A gust of wind appeared out of nowhere in the main hall, and the next moment it transformed into a gray tornado, roaring like a mad dragon. It rushed out from behind Yu Xian and charged forward to attack the two puppets.

“Hmm? This spell…”

“What a wonderful spell…”

“This wind magic… I’ve grasped it quite deeply!”

“Good lad, hehehe…”

Although Yu Xian’s Wind Word Technique was activated by a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator, its power was not considered significant in the eyes of these Nascent Soul and Golden Core experts.

However, the magical insights contained within it touched even those at the Nascent Soul stage!

This is a powerful spell!

Yu Xian couldn’t unleash enough killing power because his cultivation level was insufficient!

If Yu Xian were at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, even a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would find it difficult to withstand this single gust of wind!

What if Yu Xian is a Nascent Soul cultivator? Then the four Nascent Soul cultivators present would have to be treated with caution!

Li Shengjiang, Sun Liancheng, Cui Sheng, and Fu Ning’an all muttered to themselves at the same time.

In the arena, a whirlwind raged, causing two puppets to sway and become difficult to control, while the other three puppets continued to pounce on Yu Xian!

When Yang Lin saw that the wind magic was blocking the two puppets, her eyes narrowed and she decisively decided not to forcibly control the two puppets.

He used all his mental energy to control the other three attackers who were trying to kill Yu Xian.

At the same time, she shouted and raised her hand to strike Yu Xian: “Great Treasure Light Without Limit! Kill!”

boom!

Streaks of precious light emerged from her palms—golden, green, fiery, cyan, and black light—converging into a ball of light that roared as it hurtled toward Yu Xian!

This Great Treasure Light Limitless Technique is also quite powerful in terms of killing force!