170: Chapter 17 Lu Qingfeng Takes the Stage!

What's more, at the moment of impact, Lu Youyou clearly sensed the opponent's immense vital energy force—565 Cal!

The opponent had actually completed the tempering of all her skull bones, her vital energy intensity firmly surpassing her own!

BOOM!!!

Hammer and sword clashed, the sound of tides intertwined with the howling of hammer wind.

The stalemate lasted only an instant before Lu Youyou grunted, her delicate figure staggering uncontrollably backward several steps.

The vital energy within her churned even more violently, her complexion instantly turning as pale as paper.

The exhaustion from two consecutive intense battles, the toll of forcibly unleashing a killing move, and now being suppressed by the domain and the backlash from the head-on clash...

Under the combined effects of these multiple negative states, she felt dizzy and lightheaded, her stamina already nearing complete depletion.

Lin Qingyue's azure blue eyes remained calm and unrippled, instantly seeing through Lu Youyou's state of being at the end of her rope.

She showed no mercy, her longsword dancing once more like continuous, unending ocean waves, one after another.

Accompanied by the increasingly distinct sound of tides, it surged toward Lu Youyou!

Swoosh— Swoosh—

The dampness in the air grew heavier and heavier.

Lu Youyou felt as if she were swinging her giant hammer in the deep sea, every movement incredibly difficult, met with immense resistance.

She could only rely on her tenacious will, laboriously swinging the giant hammer to block the ever-present, pervasive tidal sword light.

Her face grew paler and paler, her breathing more and more rapid.

Lin Qingyue moved like an elegant dancer, strolling leisurely within her Tidal Domain.

She seized upon a tiny gap as Lu Youyou caught her breath, a flash of blue light in her eyes, her sword technique suddenly turning fierce!

A sword light, more condensed and swifter than before, of a deep azure blue.

It instantly broke through Lu Youyou's sluggish defense, precisely slashing onto her left arm!

Thwack—!

Blood sprayed forth!

At Lu Youyou's left arm, her martial robe instantly tore, revealing a wound deep enough to see bone.

Blood immediately dyed her sleeve red, and one could even faintly glimpse the stark white arm bone!

Intense pain made her unable to hold onto the giant hammer any longer.

With a clang!

the giant hammer in her hand fell powerlessly to the ground.

Lu Youyou let out a pained groan, her body swayed, darkness clouding her vision.

No longer able to hold on, she collapsed softly onto the arena platform, falling unconscious.

Lin Qingyue slowly sheathed her sword, the deep blue longsword pointing diagonally at the ground, its blade pristine as ever, not stained by a single drop of blood.

She stood still in place, her deep blue hair flowing without wind.

A faint, illusory tidal shadow and the sound of rushing water still seemed to linger around her, her aura ethereal and transcendent, like a sea goddess commanding the tides.

The referee quickly stepped forward to check and, after confirming Lu Youyou had lost her fighting ability, loudly announced: 'Jingdu University of Martial Arts, Lin Qingyue, wins!'

Instantly, the spectator area supporting Jingdu University of Martial Arts below erupted into a mountain-toppling, sea-roaring wave of shouts and cheers!

The sound wave almost seemed to lift the roof off the arena!

'Goddess Qingyue! Invincible!'

'Tidal Sword Immortal! So cool!'

'Jingdu University of Martial Arts! Must win!'

'Too strong! This is the ace of our Jingdu University of Martial Arts!'

'Modu University of Martial Arts is nothing special! Crumbles with a single blow before Qingyue!'

Cheers, praises, and disparaging remarks about Modu University of Martial Arts intertwined.

Forming a massive sound wave, showcasing Jingdu University of Martial Arts's unparalleled popularity and momentum.

...

Modu University of Martial Arts preparation area.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was almost suffocating.

Anya had already come to Lu Youyou's side as she was carried down.

A phantom image of a green branch appeared in her palm, a gentle rain of life energy sprinkling onto the gruesome wound on her left arm.

Quickly stopping the bleeding and promoting healing.

Fang Yan, meanwhile, looked at the figure on the arena platform, resembling a water deity, his expression extremely grave.

He turned his head, looking at Qin Yan and Lu Qingfeng beside him.

'Qingfeng, Qin Yan, you both saw it.'

Fang Yan's voice was low and rapid, 'Lin Qingyue's innate extraordinary ability, combined with her Tidal Sword Art, can form a unique 'Tidal Domain' around her.

'Within this domain, an opponent's speed and agility are greatly restricted. More importantly, their vital energy is directly suppressed!'

He emphasized pointedly: 'Remember, once you face her, you absolutely must not get drawn into a protracted battle!

'The longer it drags on, the heavier and stickier the tidal force she builds becomes, like sinking into the deep sea. Your chances of winning will plummet!

'You must decide the battle swiftly, with your most explosive power, in one decisive strike!'

'Even if you ultimately fail, it doesn't matter. Your goal is to drain her fiercely for me!

'Force out more of her trump cards, create opportunities for any possible teammates who may follow!'

His gaze fell on Lu Qingfeng: 'Qingfeng, for this match, you go up!

'Qin Yan, you continue to meditate and regulate your breathing, make sure to recover to your peak condition!'

Lu Qingfeng nodded, his face carrying gravity and resolve.

He lifted his broad-bladed heavy sword, took a deep breath, and strode onto the arena platform.

...

The moment Lu Qingfeng stepped onto the arena, he immediately felt the omnipresent damp, oppressive force, his own vital energy slightly stagnating.

He deeply understood the correctness of his mentor's advice—he must seize the initiative and attack!

After the referee announced the start of the match,

Lu Qingfeng wasted no words, his internal vital energy erupting, his heavy sword bursting with dazzling silver light!

The heavy sword raised high, carrying terrifying force capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks, he fiercely slashed toward Lin Qingyue!

The sword wind howled, as if trying to cleave apart the intangible Tidal Domain with a single stroke!

Lin Qingyue's gaze remained calm. Facing this powerful, heavy strike, she merely lightly raised her longsword.

The sword blade trembled slightly, the surrounding sound of tides rising once more!

Lu Qingfeng suddenly felt his heavy sword grow immensely heavy!

As if a thousand-pound weight had been added to the blade!

The vital energy within his body also felt as if pressed down by an invisible giant hand, the explosive power he unleashed instantly diminishing by several degrees!

With this shift in advantage, his seemingly unstoppable slash was deflected by Lin Qingyue's seemingly effortless sword movement.

The azure blue sword light, like a slippery fish, slid along the heavy blade, easily dissolving the ferocious assault.

Lu Qingfeng's heart tightened, but his offensive did not stop.

He swung his heavy sword like a madman, regardless of consequence, the silver sword light like a storm of wind and rain, continuously slashing toward Lin Qingyue!

'Sever the Current!' 'Split the Earth!' 'Break the Army!'...

The killing moves of the Heavy Mountain Sword Art were unleashed in succession, their momentum astonishing.

However, under the seemingly soft yet incredibly dense tidal sword net and domain suppression of Lin Qingyue,

All of his attacks were dissolved, guided, and deflected one by one.

He felt as if all his strength was striking a bottomless ocean, being dissipated layer by layer into nothingness.

Simultaneously, he felt the pressure on his body growing heavier and heavier, his movements becoming more and more sluggish.

'Can't drag this out any longer!' Lu Qingfeng frowned tightly, knowing he had to go all-in.

Vital energy erupted throughout his body, the silver light on his heavy sword blazing!!

'The Unsharpened Heavy Sword—Great Skill Appears Clumsy! Sever the Sea!'

(Two more chapters tonight~ Gifts appreciated~)