"Brother Chen's insights are profound. While Luli may dazzle observers, his martial cultivation period is relatively brief. Zhang Ziyu has been in the fifth realm for almost half a year and today, he enters the fray with a deep-seated resentment. Luli's fate seems precarious."
"Luli's brilliance is overly exposed; today, he is destined to meet his end on the arena stage."
"I, however, appreciate his recent display of courage, facing the entire Zhang family with a drawn sword! Yet, it also carries a tinge of imprudence."
"Observe the Lujia; surprisingly, not a single soul comes forward to support Luli."
"Haha, Luli has taken the life of the Lady of the Lu family's own nephew! Many in the Lu family might secretly wish for Luli's demise!"
The murmurs from the audience naturally reach Luli's ears. However, for Luli, the idle chatter of others cannot sway him.
Luli's Gale Blade Technique is unleashed, the blade swiftly descending along the silver trajectory. The spear maneuvers slightly, and Luli's blade strikes towards Zhang Ziyu's hand holding the spear.
Such a swift blade! Even though Zhang Ziyu has reached the fifth realm of meridian connectivity, he can't help but be astonished.
Earlier, when Luli killed a warrior of the third realm, it seemed like a swift execution. However, engaging in combat with Luli now makes Zhang Ziyu truly understand the speed of Luli's blade.
Zhang Ziyu quickly retracts the spear to defend, the Meteor Spear technique, where the spear moves like a shooting star—a form of rapid spear technique. Seeing Zhang Ziyu on the defensive, Luli decisively brings down his blade.
The clash of resounding metal echoes, both individuals stepping back half a pace.
After forcibly exchanging blows, it's now confirmed that although Zhang Ziyu has reached the fifth realm of meridian connectivity, his spiritual power is not as pure and profound as Luli's fourth realm.
Indeed, primary cultivation methods are extraordinary. Luli knew beforehand that these primary cultivation methods were not simple; even though he felt his spiritual power was purer than that of peers at the same level, it was only a perception.
Engaging in combat with a fifth realm opponent now, Luli can confirm it without a doubt.
Both individuals step back, causing unease among the spectators.
"Could it be that Luli has already reached the fifth realm of meridian connectivity?"
"How is that possible? He became a warrior just half a month ago!"
"Then why did Zhang Ziyu step back?"
"I'm sure it's intentional on Zhang Ziyu's part, luring the enemy deeper!"
At this moment, the audience quickly leans towards this viewpoint. If someone were to claim that Luli advanced from a waste to the fifth realm of meridian connectivity in just half a month, no one here would believe it.
Zhang Ziyu naturally hears the discussions of the people around him. He can only curse in his mind, thinking, "I intentionally... darn it, come up here and try for yourselves."
Meanwhile, Lord Long casts a deep gaze toward Luli.
"This Luli is indeed exceptional. Merely at the fourth realm, yet his spiritual power is comparable to the fifth realm. There must be some extraordinary encounter."
Lord Long, possessing extraordinary knowledge, naturally understands that there are some cultivation methods exceptionally mystical. Practitioners of these methods have spiritual power far surpassing peers at the same level.
At this moment, Luli is completely unaffected by the discussions of those around him. The Gale Blade Technique is unleashed with full force, and Zhang Ziyu is forced to defend vigorously.
Although Zhang Ziyu's realm is one level higher, the reality of the combat is that he's having a hard time. Luli's blade is too swift, and his spiritual power is not weaker at all. Even with staunch defense, Zhang Ziyu finds it somewhat overwhelming.
Meanwhile, Luli unexpectedly senses that his Gale Blade Technique is on the verge of a breakthrough. The technique had already reached a partial completion, and in recent days, Luli has been practicing diligently. While most of the time was spent on the first move of the Seven Waves of the Breaking Waves, he never abandoned the Gale Blade Technique.
Now, the Gale Blade Technique surprisingly shows signs of a breakthrough.
There, Zhang Ziyu is forced to retreat step by step. Suddenly, Luli's blade comes to a halt, making Zhang Ziyu think that Luli is exhausted and is about to counterattack.
Suddenly, a flurry of blade flashes, like a storm of swift winds, envelops Zhang Ziyu.
Gale Blade Technique, perfected!
Zhang Ziyu can no longer withstand it. Luli's blade breaks through Zhang Ziyu's defense, slashing directly across Zhang Ziyu's lower abdomen. Zhang Ziyu winces in pain, his movements pausing. Immediately, Luli's blade inflicts further injuries to Zhang Ziyu's shoulder and chest.
Gale Blade Technique, swift as the wind—once a strike wounds the opponent, the subsequent blade techniques follow like a storm of swift winds.
"I accep..."
Before the word "defeat" can be uttered, Zhang Ziyu suddenly feels a chill around his neck. The word "defeat" becomes impossible to pronounce.
Everyone in the audience watches in astonishment as Zhang Ziyu, a warrior at the fifth realm of meridian connectivity, is defeated.
Those who previously suggested that Zhang Ziyu was intentionally holding back, luring the enemy in, can't believe their eyes.
Not only did Zhang Ziyu lose, but he was on the defensive throughout.
"Congratulations, host, on killing the young master of the Zhang family. Ferocity value +6!"
"Congratulations, host, on successfully surpassing levels to kill an expert at the fifth realm of meridian connectivity. Ferocity value +2!"
"Host's first time surpassing levels to defeat an opponent, rewards one lottery chance!"
"Whoa, there are so many benefits to surpassing levels!"
Hearing the continuous system prompts echoing in his mind, Luli can't help but rejoice.
Killing a fifth realm expert has rewarded him with eight points of ferocity value and an additional lottery chance. Surpassing levels to kill, it turns out, comes with extra rewards. It seems that in the future, Luli should aim to surpass levels more frequently.
At this moment, Luli checks his ferocity value, which has now reached twenty-six points.
Yesterday, he killed Zhang Zifeng, earning five points. Last night, he killed three warriors from the Zhang family, earning ten points. Today, killing a third realm opponent earned him four points, and just now, killing Zhang Ziyu earned him eight points. Originally, it was twenty-seven points, but considering the prior ferocity value of -1, it is now twenty-six points.
"My son, Ziyu!"
As Luli is checking his ferocity value, a mournful and angry roar suddenly resounds, and a figure rushes toward the martial stage.
"Luli, you killed my two sons. Today, I, Zhang Yao, will take your life!"
Zhang Yao directly delivers a palm strike towards Luli. With Zhang Ziyu's death today, both of Zhang Yao's
sons have now died at Luli's hands. Zhang Yao, consumed by rage, only wishes to kill Luli; he doesn't care about anything else.
"Zhang Yao, audacious!"
A booming shout comes from the Lin family. The Lin family is the maternal family of the second lady of the Lufu. While the first lady and the second lady have been in open and hidden conflicts, maintaining a seemingly harmonious surface, secretly, they have wished for each other's early demise.
Luli killing the two sons of the Zhang family not only dealt a heavy blow to Zhang Yao but also indirectly struck at the first lady because the Zhang family is her support.
The second lady had already hinted to the Lin family head, asking him to speak up for Luli. Now, the second lady feels that her support for Luli was indeed wise. Killing Zhang Ziyu and Zhang Zifeng not only infuriated Zhang Yao to the point of madness but also left the first lady looking extremely grim and miserable. For the second lady, it's a delight.
At this moment, the head of the Lin family speaks, and Zhang Yao glares at him.
"Lin, don't interfere. Today, I will kill Luli!"
"Zhang Yao, you are openly violating the rules of the grand competition!"
"Rules? Both my sons are dead; what do I care about rules? Talk about rules after I kill Luli!"