Chapter Twenty: Knowing When to Lose

  The Barbarian Elephant Gun Technique!

  The first move of the Barbarian Elephant Turning Over, the second move of the Barbarian Elephant Fetching Water, and the third move of the Barbarian Elephant Crashing into the Mountain. Each move is more powerful than the last, with intricate changes in yin and yang. Shi Hu's words made Qian Yuan's eyes gleam strangely, for he too had once wanted to skip over the Barbarian Elephant Great Strength Technique and directly cultivate this Three-Style Flowing Gun Method, but ultimately failed to master it.

  Chi Yan's heart tightened as he didn't expect Xiao Yi to have such a move, a top-notch martial art was indeed extraordinary, and it could actually display such power. This one shot already had a power that was not inferior to the Blood Round Fullness.

  On top of the hundred-meter war platform.

  The red dragon's gaze was solemn, his body's energy and blood converged, the four-zhang-long flame python's momentum rose to the sky with a long hiss. His majestic spirit and willpower spread out, he suddenly struck out with one fist, this one fist, like the flame python rising to heaven, shed its old skin, transformed into a jiao dragon, and burst forth with astonishing punching power.

  "Flaming Python Dragon Fist Ninth Form, Flaming Python Ascends to Heaven!"

  The red dragon's fist slowly pushed out, and under this punch, the air shattered inch by inch. The silk-like fist energy burst forth, condensing in mid-air to form a deep blue flame serpent over ten feet long. This flame serpent was even clearer than before, with each scale vividly alive. Its single horn was sharp, and its mighty fist force surged forward. The deep blue flame serpent let out an invisible, mournful hiss as it shot towards Xiao Yi.

  Boom!

  Two astonishing forces collided, a pale energy spreading out in all directions like waves, the wind howling, the battlefield around them, hundreds of ordinary soldiers were blown away, some company commander-level strongmen also retreated in big strides, their bodies staggering, their eyes revealing shock and horror, these two people were too strong, this kind of confrontation was not much different from a thousand-man commander-level strongman's battle.

  Dust and smoke billowed, the black iron battlefield emitted a hissing sound, as if it couldn't withstand this force, with a tendency to crack. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the battlefield, because except for the initial roar, there was no other sound on the battlefield at this moment.

  The dust and smoke dissipated, and the figures of Xiao Yi and Chi Long gradually appeared before everyone's eyes. The two were seen to be somewhat disheveled, with a deep fist print on Xiao Yi's chest, which had penetrated through his beast cloak and sunk in by an inch, making his entire chest seem to have collapsed. At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged on the ground, breathing rapidly, his blood churning, clearly exerting great effort to suppress his injuries.

  Ten feet away, the red dragon sat cross-legged, with a fist-sized blood hole on his left shoulder. The blood hole almost penetrated his entire left shoulder, although he had sealed off the blood and gas, but the wound was still shocking, with fresh blood constantly flowing out, dyeing the surrounding fire ape armor dark red.

  Both sides suffer!

  It turned out to be such a result, and the volcanic woman's eyes showed an unbelievable color. Even Chi Long took action, but he couldn't suppress the young people of the Bloodstone tribe either.

  Some of the Bloodstone clan's Wu Chang and Bai Fu were secretly letting out a sigh of relief, such a result was already very difficult to come by. They had pinned their hopes on Xiao Yi, but they also knew that they couldn't force it. In just over a year, he had reached a realm that they hadn't achieved in decades of cultivation, far surpassing them. What they valued even more was the future.

  On the stone stage.

  Shi Hu Qianfu Zhang and Gan Yuan Qianfu Zhang exchanged a glance, both of their eyes revealing a hint of delight. This outcome had far exceeded their expectations.

  Although there was some reluctance in his heart, Chi Yan Qian Fu also knew that things could not be done. The Red Dragon had not taken the top spot, but it had not lost either. At least the Bloodstone Tribe had seen the power of their Volcano Tribe, and even if they did not have a strong Bone Forging Realm cultivator, they would absolutely not underestimate them. In the possible invasion of foreign tribes to come, their Volcano Tribe would inevitably occupy a place.

  On the battlefield.

  Xiao Yi was trying his best to calm down the chaotic blood and energy, but the changes in the crowd below did not escape his eyes. He knew that although he had mastered the first style of the Barbarian Elephant Gun Technique, his cultivation level was still too low, and there was a huge gap between him and the Red Dragon. This battle seemed like both sides were injured, but in reality, he had lost. At this moment, his five internal organs were all displaced by the Red Dragon's fist power, and inside his skin, there were many small meridians that were broken. Such injuries could be considered extremely severe.

  Although the Red Dragon seems to be more seriously injured, he has only temporarily lost the use of his left arm. His internal organs were shaken by the gun's energy, but it was far from being as severe as his injuries. If he didn't mind his injuries, the Red Dragon still had the strength for one more battle. However, even if he could barely fight back, in the end, it would be him who would suffer a crushing defeat, nine times out of ten.

  But now it seems that the Red Dragon does not intend to make another move. In that case, this battle of wits can be considered over.

  On the stone pedestal.

  Shi Hu Qianfu was about to speak, but just as he took a deep breath, Shi Zhi Xuan slowly stood up from his seat. As he did so, Shi Hu Qianfu's expression froze and he refrained from speaking, his eyes revealing an unhidden look of reverence.

  "This war's commander, Red Dragon."

  Shi Zhi Xuan's voice rose, calm and gentle, yet conveyed into everyone's ears.

  What!

  Not only Shi Hu Qianfu Zhang and Gan Yuan Qianfu Zhang, but also Chi Yan Qianfu Zhang was stunned. He did not expect that such a change would occur, and the position of leader would be let go without any hesitation.

  But soon, Akainu's heart became even heavier, looking at Ishin's calm eyes, he suddenly understood something, it was a kind of openness, and also a kind of confidence.

  The many centurions of the Bloodstone tribe fell silent, but soon understood and a sharp aura slowly emerged from their bodies. Immediately, many squad leaders, warriors, and even ordinary tribesmen also showed a relieved expression. They couldn't see through the truth or falsehood of this battle, but they had no doubt about their tribal leader, Shi Zixuan.

  At the same time, a fierce passion also arose in their hearts: they were the Bloodstone Tribe, and they could afford to lose!

  After a whiff of incense, Xiao Yi lightly exhaled and slowly stood up. Ten zhang away, the Red Dragon Heart also sensed it and stood up at the same time. The two looked at each other and burst out laughing.

  When Xiao Yi walked down from the battlefield, many Bloodstone Tribe people looked at him with a gaze that revealed a color of reverence.

  "Xiao Ge." Seeing Xiao Yi walking over, Shi Lei's eyes were filled with excitement, but he didn't know what to say.

  Not far away, Shi Qian still had a cold face and didn't make a sound, but the gaze towards Xiao Yi had changed slightly, softer than before. However, when Xiao Yi's eyes turned to her, it quickly disappeared again.

  A faint smile spread across his mouth, and Xiao Yi also didn't say much, only lightly nodding towards Shi Lei and the others.

  "Xiao Gege!"

  A tender childish voice rang out, and before I knew it, several three or four-year-old children had gathered around me. Each of them had a bitter look on their face, and when they saw Xiao Yi, there was even more fear in their eyes. However, they didn't back away. Not far off, some tribespeople were watching - they were the children's parents.

  "Sorry, Xiao Gege." Several little ones chorused in unison, their voices slightly trembling.

  A gentle look appeared in his eyes, and he lightly stroked the little heads of a few people, saying: "Go."

  The little ones heard this and their small eyes widened in an instant. They were overjoyed, laughing and running far away in a swarm.

  Looking at these tender figures, those small bodies full of life, inexplicably, a warm feeling emerged in Xiao Yi's heart.

  The crowd gradually dispersed, and in less than half a time, the hundred-meter-wide battle platform was empty of people. Only the cracked earth told people what kind of power it had endured before.

  Three days later, Chi Yan Qian Fu and his entourage left. On the fourth day, Xiao Yi moved into Qing Shi Yuan.

  The bright moon is high in the sky, its light pouring down through the window into the blue stone house.

  Xiao Yi looked at the stone table, where nine pieces of low-grade crystal stones were placed, emitting a faint white glow and a subtle fragrance that wafted out. This was the taste of heaven and earth's essence. Next to the nine pieces of low-grade crystal stones was a small, palm-sized blue stone bottle containing fifteen Earth-stage Blood Dans. All of this was what Xiao Yi had obtained as rewards from this Battle of the Masters. Among them, the champion of the Wu Chang competition received four pieces of low-grade crystal stones and five Earth-stage Blood Dans, while the top five of the Bai Fu competition received five pieces of low-grade crystal stones and ten Earth-stage Blood Dans. Although all these rewards combined were still not comparable to what the champion of the Bai Fu competition had obtained, they were close.

  He put away the nine inferior spirit stones for the time being, and took the blue stone bottle in his hand. He removed the wooden stopper, and a thick, extremely pure blood energy burst out. This blood energy was so pure that it even emitted a faint spiritual fluctuation. Xiao Yi saw that inside the blue stone bottle, there were fifteen thumb-sized dan pills, each one crimson like blood and crystal clear like jade, with a layer of faint red mist burning on top.

  "This is the Earth Rank Blood Dan." Xiao Yi muttered, "This not only includes rich blood energy, but also spiritual power, and a hint of human body essence. It seems that this so-called Earth Rank Blood Dan should be refined by Zong Zhang Shi's Xuan. It contains the mystery of the unity of essence, spirit, and body, no wonder it can improve cultivation after refining, even help to break through the three barriers of the Blood Refining Realm. If not for the Great Perfection of Blood Refining, it would be impossible to achieve. In fact, it was recorded in the Barbarian Elephant's Great Power Technique that the Blood Refining Volume could condense and refine the blood dan after completion. This Earth Rank Blood Dan should be one of them, I should have thought of it earlier." Everyone, let's log in and vote for Ren Huang!