Chapter 22: The Azure Essence's Fury

  PS: I'm about to go crazy, the internet has been cut off for three whole days and it's only fixed today.

  Two people stood ten steps apart, beginning to build up their momentum.

  After a few breaths, Luo Hanshan's face was covered with purple energy, and it was unknown what kind of skill he was cultivating. He only saw him let out a low growl, and suddenly charged towards Liu Wuxiang, his right palm also striking out at the same time.

  Before people arrive, a faint ripple arises in the air.

  Liu's face was grave, one foot trampled on the cracked brick beneath his feet, and he darted out like lightning to exchange a palm strike with Luo Hanshan.

  Boom!

  A transparent airflow spread out in all directions like a sphere, tables and chairs flew together, at the same time, two human figures separated and shot back.

  Ye Xuan's face had a shocked expression, she didn't expect the power of the late-stage Cong Zhen realm to be so vast, it could blow away the heavy purple sandalwood table and chairs even from 7-8 meters away. Ji Xueyan was only one step away from the late-stage Cong Zhen realm, but she didn't seem too surprised, of course, she had self-awareness, clearly knowing that she wasn't a match for these two people, not even able to withstand a single palm strike.

  Two people exerted their utmost efforts to control their figures, and immediately moved towards the center without prior agreement, emitting a strong fighting spirit that could be felt by everyone from afar.

  "I don't think the third move is necessary. If your strength is only this much, the second move can already decide the outcome." Liu Wuxiang's body emitted a sharp, cyan-colored airflow that twisted and sliced through the air, producing a hissing sound.

  "Qing Sha Gang Qi!" Luo Hanshan said in a low voice, his expression becoming even more solemn.

  Luohanye was even more tense than Luohanshan at this time, the Qingxiang Lianqi was one of the absolute arts that Feicui Valley did not pass on, with a rank of low-grade earth level, and had an extremely obvious effect on breaking through the internal family's true energy. It has always been passed down to the most core disciples, ordinary core disciples are not eligible. Looking at the extraordinary signs revealed by Liu Wuxiang, it is clear that he has reached the eighth stage of Qingxiang Lianqi, truly astonishing! But I don't know how Hanshan should respond?

  Liu Wuxiang calmly said: "I think it's unnecessary to continue comparing."

  "Not necessarily!" Luo Hanshan took a deep breath, and suddenly a blue vein burst out on his forehead, followed by a second one, a third one... A shocking scene unfolded, as his eyes turned from black to red, from red to purple, and finally gave rise to two streams of purple gas that floated out.

  "Violet pupils icy heart, Violet Extreme Art eighth stage, well done." Luo Xinglie was first stunned, then ecstatic.

  The other elders of the Liuyun Sect all smiled at this time, the Purple Extreme Skill is a low-level skill of the earth level, divided into nine levels, one level is more difficult to cultivate than the previous one. Originally thought that Luo Hanshan was not a match for Liu Wuxiang, now don't worry about it anymore.

  Lu Hanshan saw Lu Xinglie's ecstatic expression and felt delighted himself, thinking about the ups and downs he had experienced over the past two years. Ever since he won the title of one of the Four Great Young Masters two years ago, he had been stuck at the sixth level of the Zi Jing Technique and couldn't make any progress. Later, he lost to Zhu Mei, who is now the number one disciple, in the Core Disciple Assessment Competition, leading everyone to believe that his potential was exhausted and that it might be difficult for him to even keep his position as the second disciple in the future.

  Now no one suspects him anymore!

  "Drink!" This time it was Liu Wuxiang who made the first move, his palm wrapped in a fierce green airflow, slamming out as if to destroy the entire hall.

  Luohan Mountain remained expressionless, and his palm shot out to meet the attack. Unlike Liu Wuxiang, however, there was not a single sound of breaking wind when he released his palm force. But in the places where his palms passed through, the surrounding air suddenly showed an extremely intense fluctuation, like boiling water, constantly churning.

  Clap hands together!

  The ground suddenly cracked open with several fissures, and the fierce energy spread in a spiral shape, shredding the surrounding tables and chairs into powder, as if they had been cut by thousands of knives.

  Facing the sharp and vigorous air coming straight at her, Ji Xueyan circulated her internal energy and pushed out with her palm, holding it in front of her body.

  Crackling and popping!

  The surging energy was blocked, emitting a dense explosive sound, shaking Ji Xueyan's face slightly pale, fortunately it was just the aftermath, and the force had already dissipated seven or eight tenths.

  Ye Xiang sat beside Ji Xueyan and exclaimed: "If it weren't for you, Sister Xueyan, using all your strength to block it, just the residual waves would have severely injured me."

  Ji Xueyan said: "The Qing Sha's aura is specially used to destroy the true energy of the inner family, and then mix it with the pure Zixiao Gong's true energy. The destructive power is not ordinary."

  Apart from Ji Xueyan and Ye Xuan, the others did not see this surge of energy, as if there was an invisible wall in front of them, which completely dissipated its force.

  Outside the hall, Ye Chen's heart surged with emotions.

  Is this the final showdown of the Cong Zhen realm? It's incredibly intense, rivaling the top masters in 21st-century wuxia TV dramas. I wonder when I'll reach this level!

  Tap tap tap......

  With the explosion of energy, Liu Wuxiang's body swayed and he retreated thirteen steps in a row, each step leaving a deep footprint on the ground. Luo Hanshan retreated fifteen steps, with his last step crushing the bricks beneath his feet, sinking three inches deep.

  The result was Liu Yu won by a narrow margin.

  Liu Wuxiang gazed deeply at Luo Hanshan and said: "After all, I'm good at palm techniques. This time it's a draw, how about we call it quits?"

  Luo Hanshan said: "Start the third palm!"

  "No need, I've already understood your abilities. Although you haven't reached the level of my senior brother yet, you've at least regained the elegance of Han Shan Gong Zi." Liu Wu Xiang shook his head.

  Luó Háng Liè saw that he couldn't win the fight, so he burst out laughing and said: "The disciples of Fei Cui Gu are truly famous for a reason, heroes emerge in their youth!"

  Mu Feng said: "Let Luo Zong make a fool of himself."

  "Haha, where?" Luo Xinglie was in a great mood, his son Luo Hanshan had returned to the top genius list, and as a father, he was also proud. He smiled and said: "Hanshan, find yourself a seat."

  Luo Hanshan nodded and said to Liu Wuxiang: "Tell Pei Wushuang that Luo Hanshan is back."

  "I will."

  The two of them found their seats and sat down, no longer speaking.

  Outside the hall, Ye Chen came back to his senses and bowed to Luo Xinglie: "Master, elders, disciple Ye Chen greets you."

  "Come in!" said the old man lightly.

  As he stepped into the hall, Ye Chen saw Ye Xuan. Beside her was Ji Xueyan, whom he also knew. He had met her a few years ago, and now she had shed her youthful appearance and was no longer the little girl she once was. The changing times had altered everything, and he could basically guess why they had come, after all, their relationship hadn't improved to the point where they would visit each other.

  Luò Xíng Liè stabilized his emotions and sternly said: "Yè Chén, do you know these two people?"

  "I understand." Ye Chen took a deep breath.

  "Since it's a private matter, you can settle it among yourselves! How?" Luo Xinglie didn't have the mood to care about the younger generation's private affairs, and the other party wasn't even a core disciple.

  "Yes."

  "Please allow me to have a few words with him alone," said Ji Xueyan, standing up and addressing Luo Xinglie and Mu Ou.

  Luo Xinglie and Mu Ou Yuan nodded in unison.

  Walking up to Ye Chen's face, Ji Xueyan said calmly: "Let's go out and talk."

  Ye Chen didn't say anything and directly followed him. As for Ye Xuan, he hesitated for a moment, then bid farewell to the crowd before catching up with them.