Chapter 177: Chapter 139: Divine Manifestation

The young man was none other than Chu Lingguang.

A Blood Dragon Elephant was comparable to three or four Bloodline Dragon Elephants.

Not only had Chu Lingguang’s spear thrust neutralized Pan Tongguang’s attack, but it had also sent his Long Spear flying. Pan Tongguang stared at his empty hands and his distant, trembling spear with a look of stunned disbelief.

’I considered that Chu Lingguang might have also awakened Dragon Elephant Power,’ he thought, ’but I never expected it to be so strong that it could knock my weapon right out of my hands.’

“Hmph.”

He snorted coldly and executed the Imperial Guard’s Fist Technique, pressing his attack against Chu Lingguang.

He didn’t go back to retrieve his Long Spear. For one, he knew it was too far. For another, Chu Lingguang wouldn’t let him get it so easily.

He could only resort to his old trick: using the same Fist Technique he had used against Chu Lingguang a month ago.

Back then, Chu Lingguang had not yet mastered the Day and Night Breathing Technique, was unaware of the Hundred Rivers Operation, did not know how to control the apertures of his body, and had yet to awaken his Dragon Elephant Power. But just by relying on the resonance point of the Unity of Man and Spear, he had managed to last over a dozen rounds against Pan Tongguang.

Now, Chu Lingguang’s strength had multiplied. Pan Tongguang hadn’t gained an advantage even with his Long Spear in hand, let alone now that he was empty-handed. So, Chu Lingguang pressed his advantage, unleashing a continuous series of spear combos at Pan Tongguang.

“BANG!”

Nearby, Gu Changda, third on the North City Rankings, was struck in the chest by a heavy blow from the Imperial Guard he was fighting on the fifty-first round. Another kick swept across his chin, knocking him out cold on the spot.

His strength assessment was halted, and someone immediately dragged him out of the combat circle.

The Imperial Guard who had just defeated his opponent, a man wielding a Horse-Cutting Saber, scanned his surroundings. He immediately spotted Pan Tongguang, who was flustered and steadily losing ground under Chu Lingguang’s assault, his Long Spear having been knocked away.

’This is incredible,’ he thought.

He quickly rushed forward to provide support.

“SWOOSH!”

The sound of a Saber Cry rang out behind Chu Lingguang.

Chu Lingguang was inwardly alarmed.

He executed the move Lion’s Head Turned Down. His Long Spear clashed with the Horse-Cutting Saber, and Chu Lingguang felt a significant Skillful Force, along with a surging Dragon Elephant Power.

But he managed to block it successfully.

’Impressive,’ the man thought in shock.

His last strike had been no different from a sneak attack. He had assumed that even if Chu Lingguang could defend against it, he would be sent flying by the Saber Force. He never imagined that after easily blocking it, Chu Lingguang would immediately counter with a wave of his Spear Technique.

Seeing this, Pan Tongguang quickly ran off, wanting to retrieve his fallen Long Spear.

“BOOM!”

However, after blocking the man’s long saber, Chu Lingguang only feinted twice at him before once again aiming his Spear Technique at Pan Tongguang.

Although he had awakened the Blood Dragon Elephant, dealing with Pan Tongguang alone was already a strain. If Pan Tongguang retrieved his Long Spear and teamed up with the other man in a pincer attack of saber and spear, Chu Lingguang would likely be defeated in an instant.

’Liu Wan and Li Dayao unreservedly guided me and found ways to improve my cultivation,’ Chu Lingguang thought. ’Although their main goal was to pass a performance review, I can’t let their efforts be in vain.’

’At the very least, I have to show them their teaching wasn’t wasted. If I can help them add a brilliant achievement to their records, it would be a way to repay the favors they’ve shown me.’

Thus, he quickly locked onto Pan Tongguang with his Linked Spear technique, successfully cutting off his retreat. Under the relentless assault of the Spear Technique, Pan Tongguang was not only flustered, but his clothes were also torn in several places.

Remembering that Pan Tongguang had helped him before, Chu Lingguang skillfully controlled the force of his Linked Spear, tearing only his opponent’s clothes without harming his flesh.

“SWOOSH!”

Seeing that things were going poorly, the other Imperial Guard launched another sneak attack from behind. He had originally intended to retrieve the Long Spear for Pan Tongguang, but seeing his comrade’s desperate situation, he realized Pan Tongguang would have lost all fighting ability by the time he got the spear back. So, he rushed back to rescue him first.

“WHOOSH!”

Pan Tongguang blocked with his Fist Technique. Suddenly, a wave of wind erupted from Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique. Pan Tongguang’s Fist Force roared as he threw a rapid series of punches.

“BANG!”

But within that wave’s Potential Energy, Chu Lingguang had activated his Blood Dragon Elephant, multiplying its power. Pan Tongguang’s elbow collided with the Long Spear, and he was sent flying.

“CLANG!”

Chu Lingguang executed a Retreating Spear, blocking the other man’s Saber Technique.

He then turned his full attention to the opponent before him.

Pan Tongguang looked at the tears on his sleeves and his throbbing elbows. Finding himself in a half-kneeling position, he sighed inwardly, plucked his Long Spear from the ground, and turned to leave the combat circle.

Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique had shown mercy; otherwise, his arms would have been streaming with blood. Furthermore, that final strike had left his elbows aching and powerless. He knew the tables had turned. When it was time to admit defeat, you had to admit it. Thus, he considered himself eliminated and walked out of the combat circle.

「In the stands.」

Liu Wan and Li Dayao watched with their blood pumping in excitement.

Gu Changda had been the first to be defeated by an Imperial Guard; although he was knocked unconscious, he had lasted fifty rounds. Chu Lingguang, on the other hand, had not only knocked Pan Tongguang’s Long Spear away but had also defeated him while under attack from both front and rear, forcing Pan Tongguang to admit a genuine defeat.

And he was still fighting—his performance was already dazzling.

“Little Junior Brother’s Dragon Elephant Power just now…?”

Yang Shaorong was both overjoyed and amazed. When he saw Chu Lingguang appear in the final round, he had imagined that Chu Lingguang might have awakened Dragon Elephant Power. But he never thought Chu Lingguang could knock Pan Tongguang’s Long Spear away, let alone be the first to defeat an Imperial Guard Sergeant.

However, with his own exceptional talent and immense strength, he also sensed something unusual in the Dragon’s Roar and Elephant’s Wail emanating from Chu Lingguang.

But because he couldn’t hear it clearly enough, he couldn’t be certain what it was.

“This young fellow’s cultivation is so powerful.”

Eunuch Liu was also filled with surprise, his gaze completely captivated by Chu Lingguang.

“Hah!”

Emperor Yue Xuan executed a Saber Technique, using the Circulation Operation Skill to multiply the might of his Dragon Elephant Power. His bloodline was already somewhat special, and under such an assault, the Imperial Guard he was facing could finally no longer hold on. The Emperor’s long saber knocked the man’s weapon away, and a kick sent him flying out of the combat circle.

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