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Chapter 195 Third Rank Formation Master
Chapter 195 Third Rank Formation Master
Chapter 195 Third Rank Formation Master
The crowd fell into stunned silence before erupting in astonishment.
"A formation?! He's a Formation Master too?"
"When did he set that up?"
"This Feng Liang… he has set up a Grade 3 Formation! He is a Third Rank Formation Master!"
"What? The youngest Third Rank Formation Master recorded is in their thirties! Then… he's the youngest Third Rank Formation Master?"
….
Some Formation Masters immediately recognized the formation as a Grade 3 Formation, leaving them stunned.
Who could have expected that someone as young as Feng Liang would be a Third Rank Formation Master?
If their speculation was correct, then Feng Liang was indeed the youngest Third Rank Formation Master in the Azure Sky Empire.
Moreover, they also knew what kind of formation it was.
"Wait… look at the runes! That's the Qi Binding Array!"
"What? That's one of the most complex Grade 3 Formations! It uses overlapping layers of suppressive energy to weaken an opponent's Qi flow while simultaneously restricting their movements."
"Deploying a formation like that in the middle of a fight is nearly impossible! It requires not only a deep understanding of formations but also incredible precision and mental focus to align the runes while under attack."
"Not to mention, the Qi Binding Array drains a massive amount of Qi to activate and sustain. If Feng Liang is able to maintain it, his Qi reserves must be extraordinary for someone at his cultivation level!"
"This kid is a monster… a Formation Genius!"
The people who overheard the conversation couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise.
"T-This… could it be that Gao Mingrui is going to lose?"
"Damn! A Grade 3 Formation isn't something that the Grand Qi Condensation Realm can easily break."
"This might be the biggest upset in this competition if it happens."
…
The crowd, their excitement heightened, watched as the match took an unpredictable turn.
Who would have thought the match would turn out like this?
The one everyone thought would lose had revealed his greatest trump card, one that could potentially clutch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Feng Liang stepped forward, his sword gleaming with golden light.
["Heavenly Emperor's Sword!"]
While Gao Mingrui was suppressed by the formation, Feng Liang was preparing to end the match with his most powerful attack.
With precision and speed, Feng Liang unleashed a series of sword strikes, each one enhanced by the formation's suppressive effects.
SLASH! SLASH!
Gao Mingrui, unable to fully defend himself, was forced to retreat, his arrogance replaced by frustration and desperation.
"You dare trap me like this?!" He growled, his Qi flaring violently as he tried to break free. But despite what he did, the formation was affected and continued to suppress him.
He also couldn't focus on breaking just the formation as Feng Liang was attacking him mercilessly.
Feng Liang continued his onslaught. Gao Mingrui's condition appeared dire as injuries began to accumulate on his body. However, by skillfully avoiding strikes to his vital areas, he managed to evade any serious damage.
"Feng Liang, you can do it!"
"Finish him!"
"Go on! You're on the verge of winning!"
…
The crowd erupted in cheers for Feng Liang's unexpected dominance.
After all, people love witnessing surprising outcomes and rallying behind an underdog—especially a dark horse with the potential to claim victory.
"AHHHH!"
Gao Mingrui let out a furious roar.
His Qi surged, and the runes of the formation began to crack under the strain of the powerful winds he summoned.
"This…"
Feng Liang was stopped in his tracks by Gao Mingrui's unexpected increase in his power and his powerful attacks.
The powerful formation that could easily withstand Grand Qi Condensation Realm attacks was beginning to break down.
Feng Liang poured his Qi into the formation, trying to reinforce it, but under the constant assault from Gao Mingrui, it started to collapse.
BANG!
With a final burst, Gao Mingrui shattered the formation in a blinding explosion of wind, sending Feng Liang flying across the arena.
The dust settled, revealing Gao Mingrui standing amidst the remnants of the formation, his breathing ragged and his body battered.
Although he has freed himself from the Qi Binding Array, one could tell that it wasn't easy.
"You've forced me to show my true strength!" Gao Mingrui said coldly, his Peak Grand Qi Condensation Realm cultivation fully unleashed.
"Gao Mingrui is in the Peak Grand Qi Condensation Realm?!"
"He's been hiding his strength all along. No wonder he was so confident about his victory. Previous winners of the Dragon and Phoenix Competition have always been at the Peak Grand Qi Condensation Realm!"
"What will Feng Liang do now?"
…
The crowd watched intently, shocked by the revelation of Gao Mingrui's True Cultivation Realm. It was the highest cultivation realm anyone had displayed in this competition.
( Dammit! To think that I would need to reveal my True Cultivation Realm in just the Third round! )
Gao Mingrui was irritated beyond words. Never in a million years did he think he would need to utilize his full power against a nameless participant.
However, his intuition told him that if he didn't, he would be defeated by Feng Liang.
"What was your name again?" Gao Mingrui asked solemnly.
"Feng Liang!" Feng Liang replied, his mind racing for a way to win.
Without his formation and against Gao Mingrui's Peak Grand Qi Condensation Realm power, it seemed almost impossible. But Feng Liang was far from giving up.
"You can be proud of yourself. You are at least worthy of being remembered by me!" Gao Mingrui said with acknowledgment.
"But this is where it ends. You should surrender while I give you this chance!"
Gao Mingrui said.
Feng Liang didn't respond but his unwavering determination said everything that needed to be said.
"Very Well then! Don't complain if you end up dead!"
["Heaven's Gale Annihilation!"]
Summoning his ultimate technique, Gao Mingrui formed a massive, spiraling tempest of wind blades that roared toward Feng Liang with unstoppable force.
The sheer power radiating from the arena was palpable. Despite the protective shield surrounding the spectators, the intense winds caused clothes to billow wildly, with several hats blown off entirely.
The officials overseeing the barrier quickly strengthened the protective formation to ensure the crowd would not be affected by the escalating battle within the arena.
On the other hand, the referee watched with vigor. Such a powerful attack could potentially even injure him, not to mention Feng Liang who was just in Early Grand Qi Condensation Realm.
However, Feng Liang has yet to surrender and he couldn't interfere yet. He could only hope that Feng Liang doesn't end up dead.
Feng Liang knew the attack was bad news. He wanted to dodge, but the attack was too massive to avoid.
He had to defend.
["Mysterious Heaven Iron Wall!"]
Feng Liang shouted as he poured every last bit of Qi into strengthening his defense.
CRACK!
Despite his best efforts, Feng Liang's defenses crumbled under the overwhelming assault.
He was sent sprawling across the arena, his body battered and bloodied. He also lost consciousness though he seemed to be alive.
The referee rushed forward, declaring the match over.
"The winner is Gao Mingrui!"
The crowd cheered, but many now looked at Feng Liang with newfound respect.
Gao Mingrui, his victory bittersweet, staggered out of the arena. His injuries were severe—a testament to the grueling fight.
He looked at Feng Liang before heading towards Spirit Wind Palace's VIP room.
SWISH!
Feng Chen rushed immediately to Feng Liang's side, immediately stuffing a Grade 5 Healing Pill into his mouth. The pill began to heal Feng Liang's injuries.
Although it couldn't fully heal Feng Liang, it was enough to stabilize his condition and restore his consciousness.
"Liang, are your injuries okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Feng Chen asked worriedly.
Feng Liang shook his head. He wasn't too injured, just overexerted.
"I'm sorry, Clan Leader… I couldn't win. I brought shame to our clan!" Feng Liang said, his head lowered in shame.
Feng Chen placed a firm hand on Feng Liang's shoulder, his expression warm and encouraging.
"Liang, lift your head," Feng Chen said firmly. "You have nothing to be ashamed of. You fought valiantly and showed the strength of our Feng Clan to everyone here. That is more than enough!"
Feng Liang hesitated, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "But… I still lost."
"Victory isn't the only measure of success," Feng Chen replied. "You proved yourself today. You pushed Gao Mingrui to his limits, someone three minor realms higher than you. That is a victory in itself!"
Back in the Feng Clan's VIP room, the other Feng Clan members greeted Feng Liang with smiles and encouragement.
"Sorry guys… I lost!"
Feng Liang said.
"You've done more than enough," Feng Yun said. "This is just the beginning for you!"
"You've made us all proud, Liang!" Feng Jianhong added. "Also, I didn't know you'd reached Third Rank Formation Master. Now the whole Azure Sky Empire knows how amazing you are."
"How could you hide something so incredible from us?" Feng Xioayu teased.
Despite his loss, Feng Liang had earned the respect of his clan and everyone who had witnessed the epic match.