Chapter 1303: Battle of the Geniuses
"In that case, how about this, you withdraw from the competition and let me have a one-on-one duel with him!"
"Alright! I'll withdraw."
Murong Su didn't think it over too much.
This year's Kunwu Competition, he was merely pushed into it by the higher-ups of the side branch.
He didn't have the confidence to win.
And now, seeing such super talents as Xia Liu and Murong Wudi, how could he have the confidence to participate?
Murong Wudi just gave him a way out.
Not only did he avoid offending the people of the main branch, but on the contrary, his future in the Murong Family might be better.
At least in terms of cultivation resources, more than those of the side branch.
"Family Head, please make the announcement."
After receiving the response, Murong Wudi looked towards his father, a majestic figure.
"Since you've agreed, no need to say more, get on the platform."
Murong Ao was also eager to see Xia Liu's skills and techniques.
He possesses such a realm, yet is content to do housework by his young daughter's side.
Just this alone, his intentions were not simple.
He wanted to see what Xia Liu's background was.
"I am Murong Wudi!"
"Third Miss's servant, Liu Xia!"
On the War Platform, the two clasped their fists with mutual respect.
"Liu Xia, a name with much charm, today I will make you stay!"
"Ha! I hope you succeed."
Xia Liu smiled, his body unmoving like a pine, revealing a grandmaster's demeanor.
"Where is your weapon?"
Seeing Xia Liu unarmed, Murong Wudi asked.
"I don't need a weapon for the moment."
"Don't regret it."
"Ha! Bring it on!"
Xia Liu laughed heartily, Murong Wudi gave him a good impression, he wondered to what extent he could perform.
"Ha!"
With a shout, the steel spear behind Murong Wudi flashed out instantly.
The cold spear tip sliced open the battlefield.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
The spear whirled, the sound of breaking through the air resounded, as if it was about to tear the space apart.
Buzz!
The spear tip touched the ground, the buzzing sound clear and unreserved.
It signified that this spear was extraordinary!
"What a cold spear!"
From the spear tip, Xia Liu felt a bone-chilling coldness.
If his guess was correct, Murong Wudi's Origin Power should be similar to Murong Yan's.
Even if it wasn't the Ice Attribute, it was close to this special Origin.
"If you don't have a weapon, you can borrow one from the Murong Family."
"I have one, just haven't reached the point of using it."
Xia Liu said with a smile.
"In that case, please make your move!"
The spear tip turned, Murong Wudi initiated the battle.
His steps like a charm, weaving through invisible space.
"What speed in movement technique!"
Seeing this scene, Xia Liu's heart trembled.
This Murong Wudi's spear technique is probably Quick Spear.
Quick Spear has the advantage in speed, but it may have some regrets in power.
Clang!
In the blink of an eye, the sound of clashing echoed loudly around.
But on the War Platform, Xia Liu, using a sword finger, firmly received this spear strike exceeding the speed limit.
Bang!
An unexpected event occurred, Xia Liu thought he could receive it, but after relaxing, he was bounced back by a massive force.
Thud thud thud!!!
With each step back, Xia Liu crushed the stone slabs beneath his feet.
The onlookers all shuddered in surprise.
"It has speed and strength, this young one's spear technique is evident!"
On the high platform, Elder Tianjian slightly squinted his eyes, taking it all in.
"Hehe, Wudi's spear technique has already distilled the essence of quick, precise, and ruthless, but that's all. Compared to geniuses in the Kunwu Realm, he's still lacking."
Murong Ao smiled bitterly, but a trace of pride in his words could still be heard.
As a person from the Kunwu Realm, Elder Tianjian knew this fellow's pride, just hadn't pointed it out.
"However, this young man named Liu Xia, as a Sword Cultivator, is also extraordinary. If I'm correct, he should have reached the Sword Realm."
"Oh? It's rumored that in the Sword Realm, one can freely cast Sword Qi, everything becomes a sword, with an edge that is unmatched."
Murong Ao was surprised.
He naturally knew about the Sword Realm, but looking at Xia Liu's manner.
Such a young age, to reach the Sword Realm, clearly it's unlikely...
"Not sure, let's watch closely next."
Though Spirit Sword Sect is a major Sword Cultivator sect, Xia Liu's moves were quite ambiguous, as an Elder of the Spirit Sword Sect, Tianjian dared not be certain.
Xia Liu looked at his numbed fingers.
He guessed wrong this time.
Unexpectedly, Murong Wudi could train both speed and strength to such an extent.
"Ha! Underestimating can cost you dearly!"
Murong Wudi smiled, the spear tip turning once more, intending to defeat Xia Liu.
How could Xia Liu easily be defeated?
Although Murong Wudi's spear technique was commendable, his own swordsmanship was not to be underestimated.
Then, Xia Liu condensed his sword finger again, the heat spreading across the War Platform.
Murong Wudi's Origin might likely be similar to Water Origin.
But Xia Liu's Karmic Fire could penetrate space, invisibly dealing heavy blows.
He planned to test the might of Karmic Fire.
"Fire Spirit Sword!"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
With a point of the sword finger, a huge red phantom appeared between heaven and earth.
Though a phantom, it was extremely realistic.
It was like a giant fire sword, slicing the sky and slaying the heavens.
"Good strike!"
Murong Wudi composed himself, loosening his grip on the spear, which spun greatly.
"Roaming Dragon Emerging from the Sea!"
Under intense spinning, an overwhelming ice-cold force emanated from the spear tip.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
As the spear pointed at Xia Liu, the cold vigor from the spear was all unleashed.
In an instant, the air ahead was frozen.
And the giant Fire Spirit Sword phantom was also suspended in space.
Boom boom!
The heavy sound of shattering echoed as the frozen fire sword phantom shattered, falling to the ground as ice crystals.
And the icy coldness didn't stop, it all rushed towards Xia Liu.
Xia Liu's eyes sharpened, an invisible barrier rose around him, immediately, the icy coldness was completely repelled.
What a fierce battle!
Faced with the exciting duel between the two, the crowd below the War Platform gasped in awe.
They continually calculated in their minds that if they were on the platform, regardless of who they faced, the outcome was clear, defeat or death.
"Such profound cultivation power!"
Seeing Xia Liu actually using Energy to withstand Murong Wudi's strong move, Elder Tianjian was slightly shocked.
"If given a Spirit Sword, perhaps that move just now would have increased in power."
"Indeed, but this is good too, let us see more. So far, I can't tell which sect could nurture such a monstrous disciple."
Elder Tianjian didn't disagree with Murong Ao's statement.
What Xia Liu lacked was a sword, if given a sword, perhaps he could quickly defeat Murong Wudi.
"You are indeed very strong, with great insight in spear technique, but to defeat me, it's still not enough!"
"Hmm? I admire your confidence, but if you want to win against me, with only Qi Cultivation at the twelfth stage, it's not enough either!"
As he said this, Murong Wudi condensed a Secret Technique, and in an instant, a vast aura burst forth from his body…