124: Injury for injury

Although Li Mo activated his Dou Qi Shield in time, most of his power was used on his Dou Qi long blade, making the hastily created Dou Qi Shield extremely fragile.

The Dou Qi Shield shattered instantly, and Li Mo was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood in mid-air before crashing heavily into a pillar in the main hall.

He struggled to stand up but couldn't muster any strength.

Li Shuangfan shouted, "The first round of the competition, Cangxuan Sect wins!"

Whispers broke out in the main hall.

"This time, Cangxuan Sect still has the upper hand!"

"Splendid, truly splendid! If it weren't for Elder Li's Dou Qi barrier blocking the aftershock of their clash, I would have been shaken to death."

"Both of them are outstanding talents! It's also clear that Li Mo gave his all; although he lost, he is still worthy of praise."

"I'm looking forward to the next matches even more. Can Cangxuan Sect defeat Dragon Seeking Gate?"

Xiao Ye rushed forward and helped Li Mo up, saying softly, "Senior Brother Li Mo, are you alright?"

It took Li Mo a while to recover. Supported by Xiao Ye, he returned to Dragon Seeking Gate's seats, saying as he walked, "In terms of Dou Qi intensity and combat experience, I'm not weaker than Ye Chen, but I lost in Martial Skill."

"The Martial Skill I used was earth rank low grade, but Ye Chen's Martial Skill was earth rank mid grade. I was outmatched by him in that aspect."

Xiao Ye patted Li Mo's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Li Mo, there's no need to blame yourself. This was within my expectations. We will definitely win the next two matches!"

Li Mo forced a bitter smile, "I hope so. Otherwise, if we propose a wager and still lose to Cangxuan Sect, we'll truly be clowns."

Xiao Ye said in a deep voice, "Impossible. I've investigated; Cangxuan Sect only brought two Inner Sect Disciples this time. For their third match, they can only send an outer sect Martial Spirit. I could win with my eyes closed!"

Li Mo said softly, "I hope we can even make it to the third match!"

Ye Chen also walked back to Cangxuan Sect's seating area. Although he won, there was no joy on his face.

Yun Li said softly, "Junior Brother Ye Chen, why are you still so unhappy even after winning?"

Ye Chen said in a deep voice, "I feel like I won unfairly. My strength is similar to Li Mo's; I only won because of the earth rank mid grade Martial Skill the Saint gave me. There's nothing to be proud of."

Yun Li smiled, "Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques are also part of one's strength. Junior Brother Ye Chen, there's no need to belittle yourself. A win is a win."

Ye Chen nodded slightly, "The Saintess makes a good point. But the strength of Dragon Seeking Gate's Disciples still surprises me. No wonder Dragon Seeking Gate has been able to contend with our Cangxuan Sect for so many years."

Yun Li said softly, "Hua Li, the next round is your performance. Let's try to sweep Dragon Seeking Gate!"

Hua Li nodded heavily and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Saintess, I will definitely win! After all, I don't want to place my hopes on Lu Xingchen."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

This woman is a bit annoying; she looks down on him in every word.

If he gets a chance to fight later, he must show her!

Hua Li slowly walked to the center of the main hall and announced loudly, "Cangxuan Sect, Heavenly Ranking Tenth, Six-Star Martial King, Hua Li, I ask for your guidance!"

The one who stepped forward from Dragon Seeking Gate was also a female Disciple.

"Dragon Seeking Gate, Six-Star Martial King, Li Jie, I ask for your guidance!"

As Li Jie's words fell, everyone in the hall immediately grew excited.

"Oh my god, it's the same Realm again, and both are women!"

"Dragon Seeking Gate and Cangxuan Sect are truly evenly matched!"

"If Dragon Seeking Gate loses again this time, they'll be utterly humiliated."

"It's really hard to predict who will win or lose; the gap between the two sides is too small."

Hua Li drew a longsword and charged towards Li Jie.

Li Jie, on the other hand, held a long spear.

The two battled fiercely in the center of the main hall.

However, this time, the situation was a bit unfavorable.

Both were Martial King experts and had extensive combat experience, so most people were just watching the show.

Lu Xingchen, however, could perceive the difference in their strength due to his Mortal Realm Great Perfection Soul Power.

The intensity of their Dou Qi was similar, but Li Jie's spear technique was very strong, clearly more formidable than Hua Li's sword technique.

In the battle, Li Jie held an absolute advantage, completely suppressing Hua Li.

Although the victor wouldn't be decided quickly, over time, Hua Li was bound to lose.

Lu Xingchen frowned and said softly, "This isn't good; Hua Li seems to be losing."

Upon hearing this, Yun Li's eyebrows raised slightly.

"Lu Xingchen, as expected of you. With the cultivation of a Martial Spirit, you can actually see through the battle of Martial King experts. Indeed, Hua Li is at a disadvantage."

Ye Chen had originally intended to refute Lu Xingchen, but upon hearing Yun Li agree with Lu Xingchen, he was immediately startled.

"Lu Xingchen, how did you see that? I thought they were evenly matched!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Just wait a bit longer. It won't be long before a victor is decided!"

Ye Chen looked deeply at Lu Xingchen, a hint of apprehension growing in his heart.

Hua Li, on the battlefield, clearly felt the gap between herself and Li Jie, and her heart grew heavier and heavier.

No, I can't keep fighting like this!

If this continues, I'll be injured very soon.

So, Hua Li decided to emulate Ye Chen and decide the outcome with a Martial Skill.

Although she didn't have an earth rank mid grade Martial Skill, she could at least fight Li Jie to a draw.

In that case, Cangxuan Sect would be in an invincible position in this wager.

Thinking of this, Hua Li parried Li Jie's long spear with a sword, retreated a dozen steps, and immediately charged up a powerful move.

A giant white Dou Qi longsword gathered above her head, then slashed down furiously towards Li Jie.

Li Jie was also startled. She condensed a Dou Qi long spear and clashed with Hua Li.

Just as the Dou Qi longsword and Dou Qi long spear were about to collide, the Dou Qi long spear suddenly arced, narrowly missing the Dou Qi longsword and piercing towards Hua Li's body.

Hua Li was completely stunned.

Oh my god, why can her Martial Skill change direction after being released?

She's playing a game of 'injure the enemy a thousand, harm oneself eight hundred'!

Is she crazy?

Hua Li immediately mobilized all her Dou Qi to form a Dou Qi Shield.

But her Dou Qi Shield only lasted for three seconds before being shattered, and then the Dou Qi long spear fiercely pierced her chest.

Hua Li was directly sent flying backward, spitting blood continuously in mid-air before crashing heavily into a pillar.

On the other side, Li Jie was also sent flying, crashing into a pillar.

This situation caused an uproar throughout the entire venue.

"My heavens, is this how you fight? Are they both suicidal?"

"It was Li Jie's Dou Qi long spear that changed direction first; Li Jie was the one who wanted to trade injuries!"

"But what good does that do for Dragon Seeking Gate?"

"Will this match end in a draw?"