739: Springtime heart flutter

At this moment, Huang Ruoyu, who was below the Arena, could not help but break into a cold sweat for her younger brother, because even if she were to Face Li Tao on the Arena, she would have no chance of winning.

"Senior Sister Huang, do not worry. Brother Ruochen is certain to win this match," Yang Lingchen comforted her in a low voice.

"Really?" Upon hearing Yang Lingchen say this, Huang Ruoyu's expression eased significantly.

"Of course. Brother Ruochen is as sharp as a monkey. He hasn't suffered any injuries so far, and on the contrary, his opponent has been provoked by him to the point of completely losing his rationality. If nothing unexpected happens, Brother Ruochen will undoubtedly win within a hundred moves," Yang Lingchen said.

"Then I can rest easy."

Huang Ruoyu completely let out a sigh of relief. She had been flustered out of concern, causing her to lose her judgment of the battle situation. After all, it was her own younger brother on the Arena; it would be a lie to say she was not worried.

Sure enough, the battle on the Arena continued for another seventy-plus moves. At this moment, Huang Ruochen suddenly caught an opportunity and delivered a heavy punch, instantly slamming it onto Li Tao's chest, directly knocking him out of the Arena.

"Pfft...!"

After landing, Li Tao spat out a mouthful of blood. His eyes were fixed tightly on Huang Ruochen. At this moment, he was filled with extreme regret; if he hadn't lost his rationality and had fought steadily against his opponent, this victory would definitely have belonged to him.

"What are you looking at? Unconvinced?" Huang Ruochen stuck out his tongue at Li Tao with disdain.

"You...!" Li Tao was so angry that his eyes widened in fury, and he nearly fainted.

Meanwhile, challenges were also taking place on other Arenas.

At this moment, the one ranked first was Qiao Yanxi.

The one ranked second was Ji Tiantian.

The one ranked third was Yun Mengyao.

The one ranked fourth was Zhang Wuhen.

The one ranked fifth was Yuwen Chengfeng.

The one ranked sixth was a young man named Gu Mingjian, whose cultivation level was at the Peak of the Sixth Layer of Profound Immortal Realm.

Although he was temporarily ranked sixth, Gu Mingjian was not satisfied with this, because his goal was the top three.

Do not let his cultivation level of only the Sixth Layer of Profound Immortal Realm fool you; ordinary Cultivators at the Seventh Layer of Profound Immortal Realm were simply no match for him.

At this moment, Gu Mingjian was studying his next challenge.

Just then, Yang Lingchen walked onto the Arena. When he announced the name he wanted to challenge, the scene erupted in an uproar.

Even the usually composed Gu Mingjian laughed. He truly did not expect that this kid at the First Layer of Profound Immortal Realm would actually dare to challenge him.

"This Little Fellow must be crazy! To actually dare to challenge Gu Mingjian."

At this moment, everyone thought Yang Lingchen was crazy, because Gu Mingjian's Combat Power was not something that an ordinary Cultivator at the Sixth Layer of Profound Immortal Realm could compare to.

"Sister, is Brother Yang crazy? Can he handle Gu Mingjian?" Huang Ruochen looked at Yang Lingchen on the Arena with a confused expression.

"He probably can! This guy's Combat Power has always been a mystery! When he was at the Seventh Layer of True Immortal Realm, he had already defeated Jiang Yu of the Fifth Layer of Profound Immortal Realm. Now that his cultivation level has reached the Profound Immortal Realm, I estimate it is not impossible for him to defeat Gu Mingjian," Huang Ruoyu said with her willow eyebrows slightly knitted, a hint of worry appearing on her Face.

"Yanxi, isn't this the handsome young man we met in the Changlin Mountain Range? I didn't expect his cultivation level to improve so quickly," Ji Tiantian discovered Yang Lingchen at this moment.

"Eh, it really is him," Qiao Yanxi said.

"This handsome young man is too bold! He actually dares to challenge Gu Mingjian, who is at the Sixth Layer of Profound Immortal Realm," Ji Tiantian said, a look of surprise appearing in her eyes. "Do you think he can win?"

Qiao Yanxi hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't think the possibility is high. Gu Mingjian's Combat Power far exceeds that of an ordinary Cultivator at the Seventh Layer of Profound Immortal Realm. No matter how Heaven-Defying this guy's strength is, it is impossible for him to defeat Gu Mingjian."

"I am the exact opposite of you. I actually feel that he has a chance to defeat Gu Mingjian," Ji Tiantian said in a soft, gentle voice.

"Sister Tiantian, why do you have so much confidence in him?" Qiao Yanxi asked curiously.

"This handsome young man looks calm and composed; he doesn't seem like a brainless person. If he didn't have that Combat Power, he wouldn't go to challenge Gu Mingjian, because that is no different from seeking death," Ji Tiantian said with a sweet smile.

"Hearing you say that, it seems to make sense," Qiao Yanxi smiled and said, "However, I still think his win rate is not high."

"Let us wait and see!" Ji Tiantian's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of confidence.

Meanwhile, on the Arena, Gu Mingjian stood proudly, looking at Yang Lingchen with confusion, and asked, "Are you sure you want to challenge me?"

Until this moment, he could not believe that the other party dared to challenge him, so he asked again to confirm if the other party had mistaken him for someone else.

"No need to doubt. The one I want to challenge is indeed you," Yang Lingchen said calmly.

"Very good, Yang Lingchen, right? I hope you won't disappoint me. Make your move!" Gu Mingjian stood with his hands behind his back, assuming a defensive posture with one hand.

Clearly, he did not want to make the first move. After all, the other party's cultivation level was only at the First Layer of Profound Immortal Realm; if he were to attack first, it would be somewhat of a loss of Face.

"Then be careful!"

After Yang Lingchen finished speaking, his Movement Technique activated instantly. His figure turned into an afterimage, and he suddenly struck a palm toward Gu Mingjian.

This Palm Force was blasted out, bringing with it a dazzling cold light, instantly stirring up the air. The powerful energy fluctuations caused everyone watching to reveal looks of shock.

"This kid is really not simple." Gu Mingjian thought to himself. His originally calm and unruffled expression instantly became grave. Intuition told him that if he did not put his heart into this battle, he might very well be defeated by his opponent.

At this moment, Gu Mingjian pushed off with both legs, his body flipped in mid-air, and then he delivered a fierce horizontal sweep with his right leg. A terrifying energy instantly swept toward Yang Lingchen.

"Boom...!" The two forces collided, and a massive energy shockwave exploded outward, sending Yang Lingchen and Gu Mingjian flying backward simultaneously.

However, the two quickly lunged at each other again. The two of them had a tacit understanding; neither used weapons, but instead adopted a fighting style combining martial arts and techniques, continuously attacking each other.

With the back-and-forth attacks from both sides, several hundred moves quickly passed.

"Damn, this guy is too fierce! With a cultivation level of the First Layer of Profound Immortal Realm, he can actually fight Gu Mingjian to a standstill."

The extremely fast attack speed of the two caused all the contestants watching the scene to reveal looks of shock.

At this moment, even the Outer Sect Elders of Tianxin Academy revealed looks of joy in their eyes. These Elders had already made up their minds that if there was an opportunity later, they would definitely take Yang Lingchen under their tutelage.

The battle between Yang Lingchen and Gu Mingjian continued, with the two almost trading blows flesh-to-flesh, and every move and style revealing powerful momentum.

"Yang Lingchen, you truly did not disappoint me. Next, I am going to use my weapon, so be careful." Gu Mingjian gave a warning, retreated violently, and instantly drew the battle saber in his hand. He knew that without using a weapon, the possibility of him defeating Yang Lingchen was almost zero.

"Brother Gu, feel free to use it; I can definitely handle it." Yang Lingchen also took out his dragon que sword.

"Good, Brother Yang. Regardless of who wins or loses in today's battle, I will make friends with you!" Gu Mingjian laughed heartily. He truly appreciated a Genius of Yang Lingchen's level.

"Nine Transformations of the Immortal Spirit." Gu Mingjian's figure instantly turned into nine shadows. These nine Clones instantly condensed into a profound formation, and then rushed toward Yang Lingchen like lightning.

"Purple Flame Clone." Yang Lingchen's figure instantly turned into nine Purple Flame Clones, and then each held a battle sword and met the opponent.

As the two used their weapons and Clones, streaks of sharp Sword Qi, carrying rays of dazzling light, continuously wreaked havoc in the Void Realm.

"Sister Tiantian, this guy is too fierce!" Qiao Yanxi revealed a look of shock in her eyes.

"Now do you believe in my ability to judge people?" Ji Tiantian said coquettishly, a triumphant smile appearing on her Face.

"Sister Tiantian, then how did you see that his strength was so strong?" Qiao Yanxi asked curiously.

"Because he is very handsome, and his nose is high and prominent. This kind of man is always steady in doing things and will not do things without certainty," Ji Tiantian said with a sweet smile.

"I think you are likely having your heart flutter," Qiao Yanxi said annoyedly.

"Stinky girl, how am I having my heart flutter? Men like to look at beautiful women, and women like to look at handsome men; isn't this a very normal thing? It's not like I like him!" Ji Tiantian said disapprovingly.