28: The Son's Struggle

Three days later, the Lingxiao Sect Saint selection officially began.

Wang Dongxuan also successfully emerged from her seclusion, her Realm having advanced to the Six-Star Martial Master Realm.

Thousands of Lingxiao Sect Disciples gathered at the martial arts arena to witness the emergence of the new generation's Saint.

All Seven Peak Masters were present, with only the Sect Master still in seclusion and not in attendance.

The Spirit Sword Peak Master, being the strongest in Cultivation, presided over this Saint selection.

Seeing that most people had arrived, Yi Hong loudly proclaimed, "I announce that this Lingxiao Sect Saint selection has officially begun!"

"The rules are very simple: the six Chief Disciples can decide whether or not to challenge the incumbent Saint. If the challenge is successful, they will become the new Saint; if the challenge fails, Hu Junfeng will remain the Saint."

"The Disciple who becomes the Saint this time will lead the Seven Chief Disciples to the Chuyuan Secret Realm deep within the Sunset Forest, to compete with people from the other four great Sects for secret treasures. So, everyone, give it your all!"

As Yi Hong's words fell, Hu Junfeng, holding his spirit transformation sword, stepped onto the arena, looking coldly at the other six Chief Disciples below, a confident smile on his face.

He didn't believe anyone would dare to challenge him, as his strength had always been paramount among the younger generation of the Lingxiao Sect.

Below the stage, discussions immediately erupted.

"Senior Brother Hu is as handsome as ever!"

"It seems this time the Saint position will still be Senior Brother Hu's; he is truly the one everyone desires!"

"Since Senior Brother Hu became the Saint, he has never been defeated. The only time he stumbled was when Lu Xingchen ambushed him."

"That was when Senior Brother Hu suppressed his Realm. If he had gone all out, Lu Xingchen wouldn't have had a single chance!"

"Senior Brother Hu, I love you! I want to bear your children!"

In a corner below the stage, Xiao Yue also looked at Hu Junfeng with an expression of adoration.

Look at this heroic bearing, this Aura – this is the man Xiao Yue should marry!

Not that good-for-nothing Lu Xingchen!

Unfortunately, despite her constant fawning, Senior Brother Hu showed no interest, instead confessing his feelings to Lin Wanqing.

How dare that hussy refuse!

By what right did she?

She truly was as despicable as Lu Xingchen!

"Is there anyone who wishes to challenge?" Yi Hong's booming voice echoed throughout the entire martial arts arena.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating a great battle, hoping to see Hu Junfeng display his Divine Might.

"I'll give it a try!"

A handsome man stepped onto the arena.

Ning Feng, the Chief Disciple of Tongtian Peak!

Ning Feng coldly stated, "Hu Junfeng, others may fear you, but I, Ning Feng, do not! I lost to you by one move last year, but this time, I will definitely redeem myself!"

Hu Junfeng smiled indifferently, "Since that's the case, then I shall offer some guidance to Junior Brother Ning Feng."

Ning Feng took out a long saber from his Storage Ring; it was a xuan rank intermediate Spiritual Artifact. The fighting Qi on his body also surged dramatically.

The Disciples below immediately gasped in surprise.

"Nine-Star Martial Master!"

"It seems Senior Brother Ning Feng hasn't wasted his time this past year either!"

"If I remember correctly, Senior Brother Hu Junfeng is also a Nine-Star Martial Master. In battles of the same Realm, it comes down to experience and foundation."

"This battle is getting more and more interesting!"

Lu Xingchen stood beside Wang Dongxuan and chuckled, "Senior Sister Dongxuan, who do you think has a better chance of winning?"

Wang Dongxuan said in a deep voice, "I still think Hu Junfeng is stronger. He has, after all, been in the Nine-Star Realm for quite some time, and his foundation is deeper than Ning Feng's. More importantly, he has the spirit transformation sword and the Spirit Transformation Sword Art, which are a profound grade high-rank Spiritual Artifact and Martial Skill."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "Let me see just how strong Hu Junfeng is when he goes all out!"

On the arena, Hu Junfeng was also a little surprised.

"Nine-Star Martial Master? Your progress is indeed significant!"

Ning Feng snorted coldly, "As fellow Nine-Star Martial Masters, I may not be unable to fight you!"

Hu Junfeng chuckled, "I haven't finished speaking yet. No matter how great your progress, you can only be my stepping stone. Be brave and take second place, young man!"

With that, Hu Junfeng also activated his fighting Qi and injected it into his spirit transformation sword.

"Ten-Star Martial Master!"

The Disciples below immediately gasped in surprise.

Lu Xingchen was also somewhat surprised.

Hu Junfeng had actually advanced his Realm so quickly, his speed almost catching up to his own cheat-like abilities.

As expected of the Lingxiao Sect's Saint!

Feeling the powerful fighting Qi emanating from Hu Junfeng, Ning Feng's entire face darkened.

He had desperately Cultivated for a year, only to overcome this great mountain in his heart.

But he hadn't expected to still be a step behind.

However, since he had already stepped onto the arena, there was no reason to slink away in shame; he had to fight no matter what.

Ning Feng said in a deep voice, "Realm does not represent everything. This past year, I have gone out on missions many times, gaining rich combat experience, and my mastery of Martial Skills has improved greatly. My Gale Saber Art may not be weaker than your Spirit Transformation Sword Art."

Hu Junfeng still maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

"Since you wish to be beaten, then I shall grant your wish."

"The match begins!"

As soon as Yi Hong's words fell, Ning Feng unleashed his strongest attack.

Ning Feng was very smart; the gap in Realm would inevitably mean his fighting Qi intensity and reserves were inferior to Hu Junfeng's.

A war of attrition was a dead end; only by putting all his effort into one strike did he have a sliver of a chance to win.

"Gale Slash!"

Ning Feng held his saber with both hands, injecting all his fighting Qi into the blade, then slashed it towards Hu Junfeng.

In an instant, a dark green fighting Qi blade flew towards Hu Junfeng.

Hu Junfeng was not idle either, employing "Light Splitting Shadow Evade."

Hundreds of fighting Qi Flying Swords condensed around him, then flew towards Ning Feng.

Ning Feng's fighting Qi blade shattered one fighting Qi Flying Sword, but its own light also dimmed slightly.

One Flying Sword after another continuously struck the fighting Qi blade. The fighting Qi blade gradually thinned, and when it flew to the center between the two, it finally completely shattered.

However, Hu Junfeng still had more than a dozen fighting Qi Flying Swords remaining, and their residual power shot towards Ning Feng without diminishing.

Ning Feng hurriedly raised his great saber to block, and three bloody gashes appeared on his body.

Hu Junfeng proudly declared, "To withstand my 'Light Splitting Shadow Evade' without falling, Ning Feng, you do have some skill. Since that's the case, I won't hold back anymore."

With that, hundreds of Flying Swords once again condensed around Hu Junfeng, but this time they did not shoot out directly. Instead, a hundred swords became one, forming a massive Flying Sword.

Ning Feng was very unwilling to give up and continued to use "Gale Slash."

This time, his fighting Qi blade was directly pierced through by Hu Junfeng.

The massive Flying Sword, its power somewhat weakened, fiercely stabbed towards Ning Feng.

Just then, Spirit Sword Peak Master Yi Hong leaped up, stood in front of Ning Feng, and pushed his single hand forward, blocking the fatal blow.

"Ning Feng, you lost!"

Ning Feng's face turned bitter. He nodded slightly and stepped down from the arena.

He could feel the power of that sword strike; if Yi Hong hadn't intervened, he would have already died.

As Ning Feng stepped down, enthusiastic cheers immediately erupted below the stage.