31: The Heaven-Swallowing Art shows its power

Lu Xingchen walked up to Lin Jing, took out a rejuvenation pill from his Storage Ring, and handed it to her.

"Senior Sister Lin Jing, this is a second-grade rejuvenation pill. If you take it, your injuries will heal faster."

Hearing this, Lin Jing was a little surprised. She looked up at Lu Xingchen.

The cost of training an excellent Alchemist is very high, and Medicinal Pills of any grade are in short supply.

She herself had a few Medicinal Pills, but she wouldn't use them unless it was a matter of life and death.

Yet, this Lu Xingchen actually gave a second-grade Medicinal Pill to someone he didn't even know.

Was he rich and powerful, or did he lack common sense?

Of course, Lin Jing wouldn't refuse something given for free.

She took the rejuvenation pill, carefully examined it, and after confirming it wasn't poisoned, she swallowed it in one gulp.

Instantly, a warm current surged, and her complexion visibly became rosy.

Lu Xingchen said in a low voice, "Senior Sister Lin Jing, I sympathize with your experience and admire your courage. But I think there's no need to be so reckless when doing things. If I were to lead the team, I would definitely ensure that the Five Elements Sect's Disciples never return, and guarantee that the Lingxiao Sect's Disciples remain unharmed."

Lin Jing snorted coldly, "Who knows if what you're saying is true? I only believe in myself. If you want leadership, then defeat me!"

"Alright!"

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice.

Then he stopped talking and retreated to a corner of the arena.

Lu Xingchen checked his System panel.

Host: Lu Xingchen

Realm: Six-Star Martial Master

Experience: 200 / 700

exchange points: 520

Talents: Eagle Eye (20), Strong Strike (20), Berserk (36), Blade Edge (20), Jade Shatter (30)

Mount: Nether Dragon (Tier 2)

He still had 31 talent points.

Lu Xingchen put ten points into "Blade Edge" and twenty points into "Jade Shatter."

Blade Edge (30): When using sword-type weapons, damage increases by 150 points.

Jade Shatter (50): Consumes half of one's Battle Qi to increase the damage of the next attack by five times.

His opponent was Lin Jing, and Lu Xingchen dared not be careless in the slightest.

The Saint selection competition was postponed, but not a single Disciple left the martial arts arena.

Because they all wanted to witness the birth of the new Saint and see if Lu Xingchen truly had ability or was just trying to show off.

Half a day passed quickly.

Lin Jing stood up and said to Yi Hong, "Teacher, I've recovered."

Yi Hong was a little surprised, "That fast?"

Lin Jing chuckled, "My foundation was already good, and with Lu Xingchen's rejuvenation pill, it's normal for the speed to be fast."

Yi Hong nodded gently, "Since you think there's no problem, let the competition begin!"

"Saint selection competition, third match: Lu Xingchen challenges Lin Jing. Let the match begin!"

Lu Xingchen immediately activated his Battle Qi, revealing his Six-Star Martial Master Realm.

Immediately, sounds of doubt arose from below the stage.

"Cultivating from a Four-Star Martial Master to a Six-Star Martial Master in less than a month, Lu Xingchen's Cultivation speed is even faster than Senior Brother Lin Xu!"

"What's the use? He's four minor Realms below Lin Jing; he can't possibly win."

"Lu Xingchen is already very outstanding; he just lacks time. If he were given enough time, he might not be unable to defeat Senior Sister Lin Jing."

"What's the use of saying all that? Right now, Lu Xingchen just isn't good enough!"

Among the crowd, Xiao Yue also looked at Lu Xingchen with a shocked expression.

A few months ago, he was just a useless person who couldn't Cultivate, humiliated by her breaking off their engagement, losing all face.

But now?

He was already a Six-Star Martial Master, his Realm even higher than hers, and he even dared to challenge Lin Jing.

"When I become a peerless expert, I'll return the engagement to you, making you regret it immensely!"

Xiao Yue recalled these words Lu Xingchen said on the day of the broken engagement.

It turned out that it wasn't just a joke.

Hu Junfeng stared intently at Lu Xingchen, his heart full of shock.

A month ago, he defeated a version of himself who had suppressed his Realm, which could still be explained by luck.

But now?

He actually openly challenged Lin Jing, who was a Ten-Star Martial Master.

This progress speed was too fast!

Lu Xingchen, do you have confidence, or are you just trying to show off?

Just as everyone had different thoughts, Lu Xingchen used the "Heaven Swallowing Art."

He seemed to transform into a vortex, draining all the Spiritual Qi within a hundred-meter radius, and his Realm rapidly surged.

Seven-Star Martial Master!

Eight-Star Martial Master!

Nine-Star Martial Master!

Ten-Star Martial Master!

Martial Master Peak!

The intensity of his Battle Qi was even stronger than Lin Jing's.

Lin Jing was also shocked.

A secret art that can temporarily raise one's Realm!

Lu Xingchen, so this is your confidence.

However, don't think that I will surrender just because of this.

This secret art must have a time limit. After a few minutes, you will fall into a period of weakness, even more fragile than an ordinary Six-Star Martial Master.

At that time, I can easily defeat you.

The Disciples below the stage also let out gasps of surprise, but Lu Xingchen no longer had the energy to pay attention to them.

All his attention was focused on the enemy in front of him.

Lu Xingchen took out his shadow sword and charged towards Lin Jing, and the two engaged in close combat.

Although Lu Xingchen's Battle Qi intensity was temporarily higher than Lin Jing's, Lin Jing showed no panic, as she had experienced too many life-and-death battles.

Lin Jing's defense was watertight, parrying every one of Lu Xingchen's swords without retreating a single step.

Lu Xingchen's heart sank.

His "Heaven Swallowing Art" could only last for ten minutes, and of course, there would be no period of weakness.

If he couldn't convert his advantage into a victory within ten minutes, he would probably lose this match.

Lu Xingchen didn't hesitate, throwing out the shadow sword's scabbard and activating a displacement skill.

His figure immediately became erratic, constantly flashing, attacking Lin Jing's weak points from various tricky angles.

This was the first time Lin Jing had witnessed the power of the shadow sword. Although she wasn't flustered, she couldn't find a way to counter it in a short amount of time.

After only a few dozen moves, three wounds appeared on her body.

Lin Jing's heart sank, and she activated her Battle Qi shield.

The Battle Qi shield was circular, protecting Lin Jing's entire body within it.

Lu Xingchen's displacement immediately lost its effect.

Even if he attacked with all his might, he still couldn't break through her defense.

Lu Xingchen took a deep breath, activated "Void-Shattering Slash," and at the same time, activated "Jade Shatter," causing more than half of his Battle Qi to instantly disappear.

A white Battle Qi Sword Blade shot towards Lin Jing.

Lin Jing wasn't idle either. Touching the Blade Edge of her sword, a fiery red Phoenix condensed and flew towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen's "Void-Shattering Slash" was of profound rank low grade.

But Lin Jing's fiery red Phoenix, named "Heavenly Phoenix Facing the Sun," was of profound grade high-rank.

But Lu Xingchen had a cheat!

With the enhancement of "Jade Shatter," Lu Xingchen's Void-Shattering Slash split the fiery red Phoenix in two, then crashed into Lin Jing's Battle Qi shield.

A trace of panic appeared on Lin Jing's face. She hurriedly raised her sword to defend and simultaneously strengthened her Battle Qi shield without regard for consumption.