Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 637 - 635: Grand Momentum vs. Grand Momentum

Chapter 637: Chapter 635: Grand Momentum vs. Grand Momentum

Two more exciting matches were planned for the seventh round.

One was between Liu Ling and Han Xing.

The other was between Bing Ruolan and Shi Zhong.

Liu Ling’s Flying Swallow Swordsmanship was elusive and unpredictable, whereas Han Xing’s archery was decisive and swift, like a falling star. Both were known for their speed. During their duel, the fighting platform was awash with golden trails of Sword Qi and Yuan Gang arrows, offering a dazzling and dreamy spectacle that had the spectators exclaiming in excitement.

After dozens of rounds, Liu Ling finally exploited his Cultivation advantage, broke through Han Xing’s barrage of arrows, and knocked the bow and arrows away with a single sword stroke, earning himself two points.

The duel between Bing Ruolan and Shi Zhong proved to be increasingly thrilling. Both were evenly matched in terms of their Cultivation. One was a Sword Dao genius, while the other was a Saber man. Their intense exchanges of saber and sword shadows dazzled the spectators.

Bing Ruolan employed her Star-piercing Swordsmanship in conjunction with the Phantom Phoenix Sky Cloud Dance, launching fierce and relentless assaults that completely trapped Shi Zhong within layers of Sword Shadows.

However, Shi Zhong, an equally battle-hardened warrior, recognized that his Qinggong was not as good as Bing Ruolan’s. Therefore, he stood his ground, countering with his tried-and-true Mountain Opening Heavy Saber technique, which struck the platform with the force of thunder, keeping Bing Ruolan at bay.

The two were evenly matched after exchanging blows for more than two hundred rounds. Finally, Bing Ruolan seized an opening in Shi Zhong’s defenses to apply the Spirit Rhino Finger technique and barely won the match.

Amidst the eager anticipation of the crowd, the eighth round commenced.

"On the first martial arts platform, Luo Feng versus Xie Xuantong."

As soon as the official from Sky Mountain finished speaking, an uproar swept through Sky Feather Square, which immediately began to buzz with excitement.

Xie Xuantong, a master who had grasped the Grand Momentum, ranked fourth among the top ten young masters of the Six Southern Domains. After defeating Liu Changfeng, he was effectively considered the third-ranked master.

As for Luo Feng, hailing from the Four Great Academies of the Flowing Cloud Region, he was emerging against the odds, defeating formidable young masters like Wu Tong and Liu Ling in succession. He was undeniably the biggest dark horse in this year’s Golden Palace examination. Most excitingly, he too had comprehended the Grand Momentum!

"Luo Feng and Xie Xuantong are finally crossing swords."

"Both are peerless geniuses who have comprehended the Grand Momentum. It’s a true clash of equals; I can’t really tell who has the upper hand."

"Is there even a question? Of course, Xie Xuantong is stronger. Didn’t you all see how Liu Changfeng’s Heavenly Jade Rebound Qi couldn’t withstand a single saber strike from Xie Xuantong? Although Luo Feng has some strength, there should still be a considerable gap compared to Xie Xuantong."

"How would you know when the competition hasn’t started yet? Luo Feng has yet to employ his Saber Technique thus far. His strength is unfathomable. I’m more optimistic about him," a round-faced female student rebutted on Luo Feng’s behalf.

"Ridiculous. Chongyue School is considered one of the top institutions in the Six Southern Domains. But where does Purple Sun School stand?" The person who had spoken up for Xie Xuantong earlier showed a contemptuous expression.

"Are you belittling Purple Sun School?"

The round-faced female student’s eyes harbored a mischievous glint. She slowly said, "As far as I know, ’Blood Cloud Flying Dragon’ Lu Xiao Yun, one of the Ten New Dragons, is a student of Purple Sun School..."

"I... I certainly don’t belittle Lu Xiao Yun... It’s just... Can this Luo Feng even be mentioned in the same breath as Lu Xiao Yun..."

If Luo Feng and Xie Xuantong had met in the morning, everyone would undoubtedly have supported Xie Xuantong.

However, after six consecutive victories in seven rounds, Luo Feng’s popularity had soared to unprecedented heights. The square reverberated with an ever-intensifying chorus of debates.

On the audience stand, Luo Xiao, Luotian, and Yang Qing showed signs of nervousness for the first time.

They knew that Luo Feng had reached the peak of the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm and had felt confident about his previous matches.

However, the situation was different now.

Luo Feng’s opponent was the ’Black-faced Killer’ Xie Xuantong, one of the top ten young masters. The scene of Xie Xuantong defeating Liu Changfeng a short while ago was still fresh in their minds. The trio was uncertain about the outcome of this duel.

"Senior Brother, you must teach this brat a good lesson!"

Wu Tong looked at Luo Feng, his eyes red and his teeth grinding audibly.

Due to his injuries, he had so far lost six out of six matches. Barring a miracle, he would certainly be eliminated.

Xie Xuantong remained silent, only nodding coldly. His figure flashed as he stepped onto the fighting platform.

Under everyone’s gaze, Luo Feng climbed onto the fighting platform.

"Luo Feng, I never thought you’d last this long. But your winning streak ends here."

Xie Xuantong gazed at Luo Feng, his eyes sparkling with a cold light.

The last time they met, he hadn’t given Luo Feng much thought. Unexpectedly, Luo Feng’s strength proved far more formidable than he had imagined, surviving all the way to this point, even proving to be more than a match for Wu Tong.

Luo Feng’s expression remained indifferent as he said, "I’m not surprised at all."

Xie Xuantong’s eyes turned even colder. He sneered, "Really? Do you think you can beat me?"

"Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be standing here."

Luo Feng’s words left everyone present stunned.

Xie Xuantong’s eyes grew fierce, and he sneered coldly, "How audacious! Well, let’s see who will truly be recognized as this year’s top Saber man!"

With that, Xie Xuantong drew his Glistening Treasure Saber.

In an instant, hints of black energy began to shimmer across the entire platform, filling the air with a heavy aura.

"Good."

Luo Feng calmly nodded. A faint light flashed from his storage ring, and the Rage Flame Knife appeared in his hand.

He didn’t care for the title of the top Saber man, but Xie Xuantong had also comprehended the Grand Momentum. This was the first time he had confronted an opponent who had also realized it.

The two stood thirty paces apart, one radiating an icy aura and the other an imposing momentum. A tense atmosphere, heavy as an approaching storm, engulfed the entire square. Everyone held their breath, their unwavering gazes fixed on the first martial arts platform.

In the spectator stands, the elder of the Jade Hall nodded approvingly and smiled, "A duel between two great Saber men, and both have comprehended the Grand Momentum. Interesting."

The other elders nodded in agreement, all except Xue Wu Qing, the Elder of the Floating Snow Hall. His icy glare was fixated on Luo Feng.

With the Rage Flame Knife in hand, Luo Feng’s entire aura underwent a sudden change. An overwhelming momentum radiated from his body, soaring into the sky to directly confront Xie Xuantong’s.

Looking at Luo Feng, a cold smile touched Xie Xuantong’s lips. Finally, the moment I’ve been waiting for, he sneered inwardly. Once I defeat Luo Feng, I’ll be this year’s top Saber man! The thought of Luo Feng’s impending crestfallen expression sent a thrill of excitement through him.

"Face my blade!"

With a long cry, a black aura radiated from Xie Xuantong, twisting and flickering like phantom fire. With a single step, he closed the distance to five paces before Luo Feng.

WHOOSH! 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

The Glistening Treasure Saber slashed through the air. A colossal black Saber Qi, deceptively fast despite its apparent slowness, cleaved downwards, emitting a mournful cry, heavy as a mountain.

Luo Feng had no intention of evading. He held his saber with both hands, similarly slashing out a thick, cold streak of Saber Qi.

BOOM!

The two streaks of Saber Qi clashed mid-air, erupting in a deafening explosion. An almost tangible shockwave spread outwards in ripples, and the ground cracked and crumbled wherever it passed.

"To block my saber, you do have some strength."

Seeing Luo Feng block his strike, Xie Xuantong was unperturbed. After all, the man defeated Wu Tong, he thought. It would be strange if he couldn’t even block a single blow.

"You’re not too bad yourself," Luo Feng replied, flicking his saber, his demeanor indifferent.

"How about this strike?!"

With one foot, Xie Xuantong cracked the ground and leaped into mid-air, the Yuan Qi fluctuations around him surging violently as he slashed his saber down.

"Black Tiger Strikes Peak!"

The dark Saber Qi twisted into a gigantic, single-horned tiger, pouncing toward Luo Feng.

Watching the giant Yuan Qi tiger, Liu Changfeng’s expression turned grim. The power of this strike... it’s even stronger than before! Does this mean Xie Xuantong wasn’t using his full strength when he fought me?!

Gazing at the roaring Yuan Qi tiger, Luo Feng suddenly sheathed his Rage Flame Knife. His left hand clenched into a fist, his entire body’s Yuan Qi boiling as he threw a punch.

"Tyrant Flame Return Wind!"

The scorching red fist energy formed a fiery vortex that roared tempestuously, causing the temperature of the entire square to rise significantly.

BOOM!

The Yuan Qi tiger shattered. The scattering sparks of flame were astonishingly powerful. Landing on the ground with a SIZZLE, they instantly turned the rock into molten lava, a glaring, blood-red sight.

"Huh, he actually parried Xie Xuantong’s Black Tiger Coiling Mountain Blade with his fist technique!"

"Luo Feng is truly formidable. Even though he’s a Saber man, his fist technique is also astonishing. Judging from the Yuan Qi fluctuations, his Cultivation shouldn’t be weaker than Xie Xuantong’s."

"Not weaker than Xie Xuantong? If he’s on par with Xie Xuantong, wouldn’t that mean he’s at the late stage of the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm?"

"That’s just my guess. Luo Feng seems to have some method to conceal his aura, and with the current chaotic Yuan Qi, it’s hard to discern his true strength. But it definitely won’t be low!"

Seeing Luo Feng and Xie Xuantong fighting on even terms, a ripple of discussion spread through the square.

A student from Chongyue School looked at the two confronting each other on the stage, his brows furrowed slightly, "Is Senior Brother Xie Xuantong going to be alright?"

A grave expression also appeared on Wu Tong’s face.

Yi Wuxue said confidently with a grin, "Rest assured. Since comprehending the Grand Momentum, Xie Xuantong’s strength has grown by leaps and bounds. His Black Tiger Coiling Mountain Blade has reached Great Accomplishment. One strike from him can unleash a hundred tigers; ten Luo Fengs wouldn’t stand a chance!"

THUD!

Xie Xuantong’s foot landed heavily on the ground. He glared at Luo Feng, his eyes seething, "You dare to underestimate me!"

Xie Xuantong seethed. Luo Feng is a Saber man; his Saber Techniques should be his strongest asset! Yet, he hasn’t used any Saber Martial Arts so far! He clearly doesn’t take me seriously!

"Let’s see how long you can remain arrogant!"

A cold intent emanated from Xie Xuantong’s dark face.

HUM!

A dark glow erupted from Xie Xuantong’s body, and his eyes turned a terrifying pitch black.

"Black Tiger Ten Shadow Kill!"

With a leap, Xie Xuantong’s Glistening Treasure Saber drew a semi-circle in the air before he suddenly swung it down.

The next moment, earth-shattering tiger roars resounded above the fighting platform. Black Saber Qi transformed into giant tigers, one after another, pouncing madly towards Luo Feng.

The deafening tiger roars made many young talents with insufficient Cultivation turn pale. They hastily sealed their ears with Yuan Qi to shield themselves from the sound.

Luo Feng remained calm. He took a small step back, his eyes narrowing slightly as he launched another punch.

"Great Wilderness Flame Explosion!"

HUM!

A strange pulse spread forward. Any Yuan Qi tiger it touched instantly exploded. In the blink of an eye, all ten tigers vanished without a trace.

"He’s still not using his Saber Technique!"

Seeing Luo Feng continue to use fist techniques to fight, many people were astonished.

"Damn it!" Xie Xuantong’s eyes blazed. The Glistening Treasure Saber hummed softly, and a savage aura emanated from him as he fully absorbed the Grand Momentum into his body.

In an instant, the black Qi surged and spread, obscuring the sky and sun, making Sky Feather Square seem as if dusk had fallen.

Xie Xuantong hovered in mid-air, like a peerless, ferocious beast intent on slaughtering everything.

The spectators in the stands were visibly shaken. Xie Xuantong is unleashing his Grand Momentum! He’s clearly putting everything into this! The match will likely be decided by this single move! they thought.