The atmosphere in the arena crackled with anticipation as Duan Wu Kun and Liang Tao faced each other.
Duan Wu Kun, a muscular fighter with a powerful build, releasing a confident aura as he prepared for battle.
Whereas Liang Tao, armed with his gleaming sword, omitted an air of calm and precision.
"Begin!" The Arena Master exclaimed.
* Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh *
A strong gust of wind immediately came towards Liang Tao, and Duan Wu Kun figure immediately appeared in front of him.
* Fwoosh *
A punch immediately flew towards Liang Tao's face, propelled by an explosive burst of power. However, Liang Tao's keen instinct and reflexes allowed him to react swiftly, dodging the incoming strike.
Duan Wu Kun was surprised by Liang Tao's swift evasion, and a flick of admiration crossed his face as he realized the extent of Liang Tao's skills.
Then, Duan Wu Kun muscles tensed as he unleashed a barrage of strikes, his fists propelled by sheer force. Each punch was like a comet tearing through space, aiming to collide against Liang Tao.
However, Liang Tao is still dodging the flurry strikes from Duan Wu Kun, and parrying the attacks with the sheath of his sword.
"Hmph, you may be slightly better than Jue Xing, who was defeated by me. But your skills still fall short!" Liang Tao said, trying to provoke Duan Wu Kun.
"Are you trying to provoke me? It won't work! Phantom Punch!" Immediately, Duan Wu Kun let out a flurry of punches, the punches were so fast that afterimages had formed.
"Sword Gust!" Liang Tao was surprised to see that Duan Wu Kun had such martial skills up his sleeves, and immediately brandished his sword to parry against Duan Wu Kun.
The clash between Liang Tao and Duan Wu Kun reverberated throughout the arena. The whole arena is filled with the sound of the clash and the energy in the arena becomes palpable.
The spectators could feel the raw power omitting from Duan Wu Kun and the swordsmanship from Liang Tao.
"I must admit, you are stronger than Jue Xing! However, in your current state, you won't be able to lay a single scratch on me."
As Liang Tao skillfully parried all of Duan Wu Kun's strikes, he couldn't help but be surprised that the Buddha Benevolent Sect possessed such a skilled disciple, who seemed to surpass others in his rank within the inner disciples.
"Roaring Wind Slash!" Liang Tao swung his sword in a wide arc, and countless wind blades slashed forward, aiming to take down Duan Wu Kun.
"Ahhh!" Duan Wu Kun cried out as he was struck by the sharp wind blades unleashed by Liang Tao. The impact sent his body flying backward, leaving him sprawled on the ground in pain.
Duan Wu Kun stood up , his body bleeding from head to toe as there were numerous cuts on him.
"Hah… Hah…" It was clear from Duan Wu Kun's appearance that he was exhausted and had reached the limit of his endurance.
"You look tired. What happened to standing up for your sect? HAHAHAHA!" Liang Tao laughed boisterously.
Duan Wu Kun's condition was dire. The once-fiery and vibrant crimson aura surrounding his body seemed to be on the verge of dissipating.
The intense battle had taken its toll on him, draining his energy and leaving him in a weakened state. It was evident that he could no longer sustain the powerful aura that had once enveloped him.
"You don't... need to worry about me!" Duan Wu Kun retorted, his voice filled with a cold determination.