Wang Zichong and Xu Mu

Xu Mu looked into the distance in disbelief. Xu Ningbing could clearly only cast three clones.

He closed his eyes and used his perception to check.

Clones were not living entities and could not be perceived by him.

Sure enough, one of them was Xu Ningbing's actual body, but her real body had also passed through the ice.

So that's how it is.

Xu Mu nodded to himself.

Xu Ningbing had used the Submerging Abyss technique that Xu Mu had given her earlier.

This Heaven-tier technique allowed one to briefly merge with the water element, making them undetectable.

Just now, Xu Ningbing used this move to take the opportunity to merge her body into the ice, and then restored herself to launch an attack on Ruan Ling.

This woman's understanding of combat was indeed not simple.

In just a moment, she had thought of a solution.

How is that possible? She is indeed using Cloud Sleeve Leaving Frost. The clones left by this move are all illusions, how could they attack! Ding Hong looked at Xu Ningbing on the field and said in a deep voice.

First Elder, did you see wrong? It wasn't a clone that injured your disciple. Can't you see her still standing there perfectly fine? Jiang Sheng said as he looked at Xu Ningbing below.

Ding Hong looked at Xu Ningbing. The three clones she had released just now had all dissipated.

Only the body that had attacked Ruan Ling was still standing there.

That proved this was indeed her real body. But if it was her real body, why was she able to pass through the ice to attack?

Could it be...

The sudden attack caused Ruan Ling's expression to change drastically. She quickly thrust her weapon toward Xu Ningbing.

But Xu Ningbing had already retreated.

Ruan Ling looked at the wound on her shoulder and immediately cast ice to temporarily freeze it, stopping the blood from continuing to flow.

The onlookers gasped in amazement when they saw this.

A person at the Divine Ability realm had actually injured someone at the Grandmaster level. This was leaping across an entire major realm.

Ruan Ling was already flying into a rage out of humiliation. She let out a low roar and continued to launch attacks at Xu Ningbing.

Xu Ningbing constantly dodged, but the difference in speed was too great, and she was caught up to in just a few seconds.

Boom!

Terrifying power instantly erupted, sending Xu Ningbing flying.

Xu Ningbing quickly adjusted her body in mid-air, then used Cloud Step, treading on the air to steady herself.

The next moment, Ruan Ling attacked again.

Xu Ningbing exchanged blows continuously and was knocked back by the powerful force again. Blood began to seep from her mouth.

After experiencing a sneak attack, Ruan Ling had clearly learned her lesson. She didn't easily let Xu Ningbing get close, but directly used her external Gang Qi.

Xu Ningbing found that she couldn't get close at all; as soon as she approached, she was blasted away.

After casting Cloud Sleeve Leaving Frost a few more times, Xu Ningbing's Qi began to bottom out.

Finally, she raised her hand and said, I concede!

At her realm, it was impossible for her to win the rewards anyway. Her purpose this time was just to showcase herself.

In her opinion, she had showcased herself very well this time.

Even facing the Grandmaster realm, she hadn't been directly hit yet, only knocked away by the opponent's Qi.

If her Qi hadn't been exhausted, Xu Ningbing obviously could have continued fighting.

As her voice fell, she was transferred out of the arena by the surrounding elders.

Ruan Ling stared fixedly in Xu Ningbing's direction, her body trembling with anger.

She had won this time, but it was a very frustrating victory.

Almost everyone could tell that if the opponent had enough Qi, she could have continued to entangle with her.

As a dignified Grandmaster, leading the opponent by a major realm, yet unable to defeat her directly, it was too embarrassing!

Ruan Ling snorted coldly and walked toward her seat.

Whether in the audience stands or above the white clouds, everyone was discussing it.

This Xu Ningbing was simply terrifyingly strong.

Facing an opponent so far ahead of her, she still remained calm and unhurried, fighting until her Qi was exhausted.

This Righteous Yet Evil Sect is indeed not simple. Their disciples' potential is unfathomable, Jiang Zhenqi sighed.

But their overall strength is lacking. There's still a significant gap between them and our Five Great Sects, Wang Chi scanned Xu Mu and the others.

At this time, the battles continued.

Meng Wanyue and Dai Xingluo both had good luck. They each eliminated a Gang Qi level and a Divine Ability level opponent, respectively.

As for Jiang Huihui, she drew Yun Yao from the Weapon Sect, who was the champion of the previous generation.

She naturally chose to refuse, and ultimately drew a Grandmaster level opponent, allowing her to advance smoothly as well.

After just one round of the main tournament, a large number of Gang Qi and Divine Ability realm cultivators were eliminated.

As for the eldest disciples of the major sects, they didn't even have to stand up to advance smoothly.

Those who still had the right of refusal immediately used it upon encountering them.

Those without the right of refusal simply surrendered on the spot.

Another match.

Two names appeared above.

Yan Jingqiu, Wang Taolue.

Seeing these two names, Jiang Huihui immediately explained, Now there's a good show to watch. Yan Jingqiu is the eldest disciple of the Shennong Cauldron, and Wang Taolue is the eldest disciple of the Spirit Hall.

Relax, you won't have a good show to watch for now, Xu Mu said, resting his cheek on his hand and looking into the distance.

Sure enough, just as his voice fell, Yan Jingqiu proactively raised his hand, I refuse to fight him.

According to the rules, after Yan Jingqiu refused, a new opponent would be chosen for him.

Seeing this, Jiang Huihui finally completely understood what Xu Mu had said earlier.

This refusal rule was indeed more beneficial to the Five Great Sects.

If it were a normal battle, when these two eldest disciples met here, a winner and loser would have to be decided.

One of them would be destined to be eliminated, not even making it into the rankings.

But now, with the right to refuse, both of them had a very high probability of entering the rankings.

To put it bluntly, the treasures distributed would still be divided among their Five Great Sects themselves.

The first round of the main tournament ended.

Xu Mu took out his phone and glanced at it, finding that it was already eleven o'clock at night.

There was a half-hour intermission at this time.

However, the audience's mood was more excited than many of the competitors.

Everyone was chattering and discussing. For most people, such a competition was indeed blood-pumping.

Xu Mu also took out bottles of mineral water from his spatial ring and handed them out.

Through his perception, he noticed that quite a few spectators were only taking their seats at this time.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.

The main tournament was about to begin its second round.

The scattered pouches were already much fewer than at the beginning.

This time, it was Jiang Sheng drawing lots again, and two names subsequently appeared.

Wang Zichong, Xu Mu.

Seeing this name, Xu Mu couldn't help but laugh. He remembered this man.

Earlier, when chatting with Ning Mei, he learned from her that Zhao Kun had caused trouble for him exactly because of Wang Zichong's instigation.

Brother Mu, you can do it! Meng Wanyue said to Xu Mu.

Rest assured. Since this guy has caused trouble for us, I'll definitely treat him well. Xu Mu stood up with a smile and walked toward the arena.

Wang Zichong also stepped onto the field with a cold sneer.

The time to test Xu Mu has arrived. As the third disciple, Wang Zichong has already reached the peak of the Grandmaster realm. Jiang Zhenqi said this, then smiled and looked at Yao Dingli. Senior Yao, who do you favor this time?