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Chapter 194 Feng Liang Vs Gao Mingrui

Chapter 194  Feng Liang Vs Gao Mingrui

"Feng Liang of the Feng Clan vs. Gao Mingrui of the Spirit Wind Palace!"

It was a high-profile fight that people had been eagerly awaiting.

Of course, while they knew the fight had potential, there wasn't too much excitement since most believed the result was easy to predict.

"Feng Liang? Who is that?"

"Gao Mingrui should be able to easily defeat him."

"This will finally end the Feng Clan's streak. Their participant is bound to lose."

"I bet the fight will finish in under a minute!"

"Well, the opponent is also in the Grand Qi Condensation Realm. I'd give it three minutes!"

…

Against a relatively unknown participant, no one thought Gao Mingrui would lose.

In fact, most believed the fight would end quickly and uneventfully, leaving little room for excitement.

Feng Liang, however, was determined, though he couldn't deny the nervousness gripping him. His opponent was undeniably strong. Still, there was no way he would give up.

"Liang, you can do it!"

"We believe in you! Show them who you really are!"

Feng Jianhong and others from the Feng Clan cheered loudly, their voices filled with encouragement.

"Thank you all. I will do my best!"

Feng Liang replied with as much calmness as he could muster, though his heart was pounding violently with nervousness.

Feng Yun approached and placed a firm hand on Feng Liang's shoulder, his gaze steady and reassuring.

"Brother Liang, remember this," Feng Yun began. "Gao Mingrui may be strong, but he's not invincible. Every cultivator, no matter how powerful, has weaknesses. Take your time, stay focused, and don't fear failure!"

Feng Liang nodded, feeling a surge of confidence from Feng Yun's words. "Thank you, Brother Yun. I won't let you down."

Feng Yun gave an approving nod.

With newfound confidence, Feng Liang stepped into the arena to the sound of cheers from the Feng Clan.

Even if no one else supported him or believed he could win, his clan's unwavering belief was enough. He was determined to prove them right.

On the opposite side, Gao Mingrui arrogantly stepped onto the arena, exuding confidence.

There wasn't a trace of doubt on his face about the outcome.

"This will take one minute," he muttered confidently.

The crowd's murmur grew louder as Feng Liang and Gao Mingrui faced each other in the center of the arena.

"Feng Liang, was it? I hope you can entertain me for at least a few minutes," Gao Mingrui said arrogantly.

Feng Liang took a deep breath and steadied his stance, recalling Feng Yun's advice.

"I'll give you more than entertainment." Feng Liang replied calmly.

"We'll see about that!"

Gao Mingrui said with a smile.

The referee stepped forward, asking both participants if they were ready. Both nodded in confirmation.

"Begin!"

WHOOSH!

As the referee's signal echoed across the arena, Gao Mingrui moved with breathtaking speed.

A gust of wind trailed behind him, his movement so swift it seemed as though he was a phantom slicing through the air.

His Qi flared, forming sharp, invisible blades of wind that shot toward Feng Liang like a relentless storm.

Feng Liang, prepared for such an aggressive start, activated his Ghostly Shadow Mirage movement technique.

["Ghostly Shadow Mirage!"]

His form blurred, leaving afterimages in his wake as he evaded the razor-sharp wind blades.

The attacks tore into the ground, leaving deep gouges, but Feng Liang remained untouched.

Seizing the opportunity, Feng Liang countered with his Earth Shattering Palm.

Channeling his Qi into his palm, he struck the ground with force.

The earth trembled, and a powerful shockwave surged toward Gao Mingrui, forcing him to leap high into the air, carried by a gust of wind that cushioned his movement.

The crowd gasped as the arena floor cracked, dust billowing into the air.

"What's this? That's a Mid-Level Earth Grade technique!"

"I didn't think the Feng Clan had such a strong technique!"

"If it hits, even Gao Mingrui would be in serious trouble."

"Looks like this Feng Clan's participant has a trump card up his sleeve."

Gao Mingrui landed lightly, his expression calm but his eyes sharp.

"Impressive!" He said, brushing some dust off his sleeves. "But that's still not enough to defeat me!"

Feng Liang didn't reply. Instead, he began moving strategically around the arena, his steps deliberate and precise.

Gao Mingrui retaliated with another flurry of wind blades, this time weaving them into a spiraling tempest that rushed toward Feng Liang.

["Mysterious Heaven Iron Wall!"]

A translucent barrier of Qi materialized before him, absorbing the brunt of the tempest.

The barrier flickered under the relentless assault, but it held firm, protecting Feng Liang from harm.

"Not bad. But just how long can you hide behind your turtle shell?" Gao Mingrui taunted, eliciting laughter from the crowd.

Yet Feng Liang remained composed, his expression calm despite the mounting pressure.

"I don't plan to hide for long." Feng Liang replied, his voice steady but resolute. "You'll see soon enough."

Gao Mingrui narrowed his eyes, sensing an unusual confidence in Feng Liang.

"We'll see indeed," he muttered, unleashing another technique.

He thrust his palms forward, and a powerful gale erupted, forming into a massive wind serpent that roared toward Feng Liang with terrifying force.

The crowd gasped at the sight of the wind serpent, its serpentine form coiling through the air with destructive intent.

Feng Liang's eyes sharpened.

Without hesitation, he activated Ghostly Shadow Mirage, his figure flickering in and out of sight.

The wind serpent struck where he once stood, obliterating a section of the arena and sending debris flying in all directions.

Had Feng Liang chosen to defend, he would have been seriously injured.

Even with the Mysterious Heaven Iron Wall technique, Gao Mingrui's attack was too powerful.

It was clear now that Gao Mingrui was at least in the Top Grand Qi Condensation Realm or higher, while Feng Liang was still in the Early Grand Qi Condensation Realm.

Still, Feng Liang didn't seem to have given up.

Feng Liang reappeared behind the remnants of the serpent's destruction, unharmed but visibly nervous.

"I see you're quick on your feet too."

Gao Mingrui remarked with a smirk. "Is hiding and running all you can do?"

["Tempest Dominion"]

He raised his arms, summoning a vortex of Qi that coalesced above him. The winds howled violently, creating a storm that seemed to center around Gao Mingrui.

The pressure in the arena intensified, and even the spectators felt the weight of his growing power.

"What incredible power! That's the Spirit Wind Palace's Heavenly Technique—Tempest Dominion!"

"Unbelievable! They say only a handful of disciples can even comprehend it, let alone use it in battle."

"And look at him! Gao Mingrui has clearly achieved minor accomplishments in the technique. That's no small feat especially for someone at the Grand Qi Condensation Realm."

"This attack… There's no way Feng Liang can withstand it. He's finished!"

…

The murmurs of the crowd were tinged with awe and dread, their excitement now tempered by the sheer destructive force on display.

Even the Feng Clan members, who had been cheering fervently moments ago, now watched in silence, their faces pale with concern.

High above, the vortex expanded, the winds within twisting faster and faster, growing sharper and more menacing with every passing second.

The arena trembled under the strain of Gao Mingrui's technique, and the sheer magnitude of the storm made it difficult to breathe for those closest to the stage.

Even the referee, a Three Elements Divine Realm cultivator, looked uneasy.

His gaze darted between Gao Mingrui and Feng Liang, his body tense, ready to intervene at the first sign of danger.

His hand hovered near his signal flag, prepared to declare the match over if Feng Liang's life was at risk or if he surrendered.

However, Feng Liang wasn't yet ready to give up.

He began circling the arena once more, his steps precise and seemingly cautious.

The crowd interpreted it as a desperate attempt to evade Gao Mingrui's onslaught, but Feng Liang's movements held a hidden purpose.

Unbeknownst to Gao Mingrui and the audience, Feng Liang was laying the foundation for a formation.

Each step he took subtly activated an invisible node, his Qi weaving through the arena unnoticed. It was a delicate and time-consuming process, but Feng Liang's focus never wavered.

Gao Mingrui, oblivious to the strategy unfolding around him, decided to end the fight decisively.

"Enough of this game!"

He roared, releasing the storm above him. The vortex exploded outward, sending a cascade of wind blades in every direction.

The arena floor cracked under the force, and Feng Liang was forced to retreat.

The crowd erupted in cheers for Gao Mingrui's overwhelming display of power.

"This is it! Feng Liang's done for!"

"It is already good enough that he survived for so long!"

But Feng Liang's lips curved into a faint smile. The formation was complete!

Gao Mingrui, noticing the shift in Feng Liang's demeanor, frowned.

"What are you smirking at?"

Feng Liang straightened, his aura calm but commanding.

"You'll see!"

With a single hand seal, Feng Liang activated the formation.

The arena floor glowed as intricate runes emerged, their light intertwining into an elaborate pattern that encircled Gao Mingrui.

The air within the formation grew heavy, suppressing Gao Mingrui's Qi and pinning him in place.

"What is this?!"

Gao Mingrui's voice was laced with shock and anger as he struggled against the formation's suppressive power.

His movements slowed, and the storm of wind blades around him dissipated.

Feng Liang stood tall, his voice calm but confident. "This is where the tides turn!"