The Song of the Phoenix consisted of twelve forms, of which the power and difficulty increases with the form number. Liu Xiaochen had only executed the first two forms when it became apparent that Lu Haodong, despite being the head disciple of Qingsha Sect, was not Liu Xiaochen's match.
Lu Haodong's short sword couldn't even get near Liu Xiaochen, much less wound him. Meanwhile, Liu Xiaochen's sword was soaring through the air like a dragon, easily crushing Lu Haodong's little sparrow of a sword.
Liu Xiaochen turned in a graceful circle, spinning his sword above his head before slicing it down and across in front of him as he faced Lu Haodong again. A giant ripple of power was emitted from the sword, instantly blasting Lu Haodong back. Everyone watched as Lu Haodong flew clear across half the stage and fell off onto the ground. His sword clattered to the ground beside him as he pitifully coughed up blood.
