Seasons changed as time flowed, and soon a month had passed.
Titan's Gate Sect was currently in an uproar about the upcoming Outer Sect Battles.
These Ranking Battles were comprised of the 50 strongest disciples of the outer sect.
Only by showing promise, excellent battle power, or replacing someone on the Outer Sect Ranking, would they be able to take part in this battle.
As preparation was getting underway, Kosi and BiHua were just finishing their practice in the Martial Area of Willows Peak.
"It's outrageous that you can comprehend Intents so quickly!" Li BiHua was exasperated by what transpired in the past month.
"It's through regular guidance with Senior brother Jian and Big Bro Lu." He replied nonplussed as he placed Taahkarr on his shoulders.
"How come you don't use 'Ivory', the staff you recently acquired?" BiHua knew he had a stronger staff but he had never used it in a battle. Up to this point, he has only continued to use Taahkarr, even so, he was still able to easily overpower her.
"It's not needed as of yet. Let's get ready the Ranking Battles will start shortly." As he looked towards the outer sect.
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Arriving at the venue he was shocked to see the number of people seated, surrounding the arena.
They were disciples from the Outer and even some the Inner Sect. Some elders also came to show their support and acknowledgment.
As things got on their way an elder walked onto the arena as he swept his gaze across all that was there.
"The Ranking Battles of the Outer Sect will now commence" He looked towards the 50 disciples seated closest to the arena, " To those who want to challenge these individuals kindly stand on the arena and name the challenged. A disciple outside of the Ranking cannot challenge any higher than 5 spots per challenge."
As Madlenkosi heard this he knew that though he had battled Shenkong Mufeng before who was ranked 43rd, it wasn't a counted ranked battle. So the most he would be able to challenge, starting from outside of the 50 would be the 45th Rank, Mao Su Fei.
Mao Su Fei was a young lady of the Yin Gate that was adept at using spears. Her unpredictable and swift movements made it hard to react to and kept opponents at a distance with her reach.
"Mao Su Fei is widely known for her Corroding Flower Spear Art. It's isn't quite an unorthodox skill but it can be quite dangerous due to its Miasma Qi..." BiHua had whispered as she figured he'd jump and challenge the 45th spot.
Madlenkosi looked on as he noticed a young lady leaping onto the arena.
She landed like a small swallow as light dust floated up around her feet.
She was of short, slender stature, with white flowing hair and deep-sea-like irises filled with vibrancy.
A white pole with a teal spearhead was held in her hand as she took her stance.
"That's Bai LeiYu, she's known for her Thunder Tundra Spear Art. She's quite similar to you as she also does body cultivation, but unlike you who use Yang arts for that, she uses Yin.
Though she may not be as physically strong as you, she is far more agile." BiHua said this as she nodded her head repeatedly like an elder showing her approval.
Kosi glanced at her as he raised his eyebrow toward the attitude of this girl. Throughout the past month, he had realized that not only does this girl have a strange arrogance to her, she was also diligent in what she does. Whether that may be cultivation, learning techniques, or collecting important information.
"Oh, since 'Elder BiHua' knows so much, I wonder what you think about her odds. " Kosi played along as he had gotten quite used to her quirky behavior.
Upon hearing him call her elder, she was even more emboldened! " *Ahem* Ahem* Well in terms of skill and proficiency she has no problem fighting up till the 30th..no 25th Ranking. "
Kosi was shocked, "Oh? How so?"
She smiled as she glanced at him with her nose in the air slightly, " That's because like Young Lord Jīn, she has also comprehended an Intent. Those it's a singular Thunder Intent, it makes her spear not only more quick and violent but also allows her to convert her attacking Qi into LeiQi for a while."
As he palmed his forehead, it was as if he was enlightened. "I forgot most people above Rank 30 have formed an Intent of at least Initial Mastery."
Li BiHua smiled as she continued to watch the challenge.
Bai LeiYu had challenged Mao Su Fei as expected, both facing each other from either side of the arena.
"Though you have learned an Intent, I will not concede defeat. Please guide me." Mao Su Fei was quite respectful as she did a slight bow, even though her Qi cultivation was slightly higher at the 4th Layer of Qi Condensation.
"Let's get this farce over with!" Bai LeiYu snorted.
Bai LeiYu was someone who would only respect those she deemed stronger than herself. Why should she show respect to those weaker? She knew that if she was the weaker one, she'd be shown no respect.
"Be careful!" Mao Su Fei exclaimed. While executing 'Blood Stops in Seven Steps', she advanced towards Bai LeiYu with a sinister look on her face.
Her Blood Qi was released as it wrapped around her, "I'll curb your arrogance today and show you even those without Intents are not to be underestimated!" She said as she stabbed out a red spear shadow towards Bai LeiYu's head.
Bai LeiYu eyes glared at the incoming attack as she raised her white and teal Spear.
But before the spear shadow could land, she unleashed a spear strike with her strength concentrated on the blade, as it instantly tore the shadow apart.
As she looked at the unbothered Bai LeiYu, Mao Su Fei's eyebrows knitted as she knew this would be a difficult fight. Never had she expected this junior sister to so effortlessly deal with her blow.
Not only did she deal with the attack...she didn't even take a step back!
'Eroding Bone and Poisons Heart!' Blood qi and Miasma Qi billowed out as they illuminated the arena multiple shades of red and green. Concurrently her aura began skyrocketing as she stabbed out hundreds of times all at tricky angles and blind spots.
Suddenly all the red and green Spear shadows slowly morphed into small red bud-like flowers as they bloomed they showed their green inner pistils.
As she made her move, countless flowers bloomed and withered as the petals descended towards Bai LeiYu like rain.
Every single petal was like lightning tearing through the air as it made its way over. The arena ablaze with Blood Qi as Miasma Qi lingered!
"Great!" Bai LeiYu pivoted as she thrust her spear forwards. As she called upon her Thunder Tundra Spear Art, she utilized her 5th Spear movement.
'Lightning Strikes Beyond The Peak'
As she tore every petal apart, sparks flickered across the tiled arena floor as thrust after thrust of spear shadows bloomed.
Within the Miasma Qi which lingered, Bai LeiYu's Qi went through a transformation as it began to spark across her body and spear.
"Sorry, but I have no time to waste on you." Bai LeiYu stated as she stared at the shocked Mao Su Fei.
...' Tribulation Returns To The Sky'...