Chapter 176
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In that instant, the martial arena fell into a profound silence. Such a spectacle was exceedingly rare to witness.
Qin Hao’s longsword emitted a resonant hum as he glared coldly at Ye Wushuang and growled, “Ye Wushuang, your time has come.”
With a flourish, he raised his sword high. Ye Wushuang, however, merely tilted the tip of his own sword, offering no words but a clear challenge: **Come at me!**
Enraged, Qin Hao brandished his sword and charged forward with a ferocious strike. The sword’s energy, like a spring rain, was unending and relentless. It was the Four Seasons Spiritual Sword Technique he wielded.
Seeing this, Ye Wushuang stepped forward, his sword spinning to unleash a similar, unbroken torrent of sword energy, like spring rain encircling him as he countered with equal vigor.
**Clang!**
Their swords collided, and their eyes locked. Both combatants had chosen the same technique—the Four Seasons Spiritual Sword Technique. Yet, when their energies clashed, Ye Wushuang’s force, though he was one level below Qin Hao, was formidable, exerting a pressure equivalent to 118 oxen. Even Qin Hao, at the ninth level of the Physical Training Realm with a peak burst strength of a hundred oxen, felt the overwhelming pressure.
Immediately, Qin Hao was forced to retreat, his breath slightly unsettled. Ye Wushuang, however, stood his ground, unshaken.
The disparity was evident.
But Ye Wushuang gave Qin Hao no respite. With another swift motion, he launched another strike, his sword energy thunderous, each strike booming like a peal of thunder.
Qin Hao, desperate, swung his sword again, attempting to counter with the second form of the Four Seasons Spiritual Sword Technique. But once more, he was driven back.
The onlookers around the arena were utterly stunned. Ye Wushuang, who had demonstrated extraordinary talent in the assessments, now seemed to dominate Qin Hao with every move, despite being at a lower level. Qin Hao, at the ninth level of the Physical Training Realm, was being outmatched by Ye Wushuang, who had only reached the eighth level a little over a month ago.
**Clang!**
Their swords clashed again, and a piercing chill filled the air. This time, Qin Hao’s face turned pale, and a thin trail of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth as he was forced to retreat.
The Four Seasons Spiritual Sword Technique! Ye Wushuang’s mastery was far superior, enhanced by his microcosmic sword intent. Qin Hao was simply no match.
Holding his sword aloft, Ye Wushuang tilted the blade once more, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at Qin Hao.
“I’ll kill you,” Qin Hao roared in a fit of rage, discarding his sword.
In that moment, a terrifying force seemed to surge within him, coursing through his limbs and veins, even giving his cheeks a rosy glow.
Bloodline power!
The onlookers in the arena gasped in astonishment. Qin Hao had been pushed so hard by Ye Wushuang that he had resorted to using his bloodline power after just a few exchanges!
“Unleash!” Qin Hao clenched his fists, and a formidable aura burst forth from within him. A faint red glow enveloped his body, resembling burning blood, like flames radiating intense heat.
On the main platform, Tang Chuyi remarked indifferently, “The Qin clan’s bloodline—Blazing Flame Bloodline!”
When the Blazing Flame Bloodline was activated, the blood and energy within Qin Hao’s body contained a fiery force. Ordinary spiritual energy would be instantly ignited upon contact with this flame-like power. If one were careless and allowed this fiery energy to enter the body, it could cause severe injuries.
