Chapter 22

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Sheng took the lead and walked towards the battle stage.

Zi Chen was recovering his Zhen Qi. Beside him, Lin Xue was biting her lips, preparing to enter the platform as well.

"Just give up. You're not his opponent." Zi Chen said with concern.

Lin Xue shook her head and smiled, "It's okay. I want to see how strong he is and what trump cards he has."

Then, Lin Xue walked onto the platform.

"Not bad. Not only is she pretty, she cares about others, and she's also very smart. What kind of luck do you have?" Miao Kong enviously said.

Lin Xue's intention was too obvious. She wanted to find out Wu Sheng's strength so that Zi Chen would have a better chance of winning.

"Thank you." Zi Chen said softly. He was very touched.

On the platform, Wu Sheng waited for Lin Xue to arrive. After a few words of courtesy, he launched his attack.

"Thousand Mirage Palm."

"Star Burst Fist."

This was the clash of second-rate Battle Skills. A series of explosions rang out, and the entire fighting ring began to tremble again.

On the platform, the battle was very intense, but it was one-sided. Lin Xue was able to reach this stage because of her strength, not her appearance. She was very strong with a second-rate battle skill and her comprehension of True Meaning.

But against Wu Sheng, who was at the sixth level of Zhen Qi and had also comprehended a second-rate battle skill, she was at a disadvantage.

"Wu Sheng's talent is not bad. He's only 61 years old and he's already so strong." On the platform, several elders were watching the battle and chatting.

"Of course, Wu Sheng's Star Burst Fist has already reached a very deep level."

"Wu Sheng's potential and strength are the best among the disciples this time." An elder said.

"What best? I think Wu Sheng's potential is the best."

The elders were chatting. The Great Elder was watching the battle with narrowed eyes. The Second Elder was listening to the conversation, and his expression was much more relaxed.

They seemed to be chatting casually, but they deliberately ignored Zi Chen. They were discussing who would enter the core and become the only core disciple.

"Peng."

The battle lasted for about a quarter of an hour. Xue Lin was finally defeated when Wu Sheng showed his true power. She was knocked out of the battle ring and was caught by Zi Chen.

This time, as if on purpose, Wu Sheng displayed another second-rate battle skill, Overlord's Step.

It was another type of footwork that had comprehended the True Intent. It was extremely mysterious.

While the two of them were recovering their True Qi, the crowd began to discuss spiritedly. If there were no accidents, the core disciple spot would be decided between Zi Chen and Wu Sheng.

Judging from the current situation, the two of them seemed to be equally talented.

Zi Chen's only weakness was that his strength was low, but his understanding of battle skills was very deep. The reason why he didn't have a second-rate battle skill was because Zi Chen didn't have the means to obtain it.

Even Wang Meng, who had the backing of an inner disciple, did not have a second-rate movement technique, but the mysterious Wu Sheng did. At this moment, some people seemed to have guessed that Wu Sheng had an inner disciple, and it was not an ordinary person.

"Next battle, Zi Chen versus Lin Xue."

After Lin Xue's True Qi had recovered, the elder's voice came from the high platform again.

This time, Lin Xue was very decisive. "I admit defeat."

A somewhat unexpected but reasonable decision only caused a small ripple in the crowd.

After that, everyone looked at Zi Chen and Wu Sheng. If there were no accidents, the final result of this battle would indicate who would be able to enter the inner sect.

Whoever won would enter the inner sect.

Wu Sheng walked up to the fighting ring, and Zi Chen also walked up slowly.

On the fighting ring, the two of them looked at each other calmly.

Below the fighting ring, everyone's eyes were fixed on the two of them.

"Not bad," Su Mengyao said softly from afar. She didn't know how many times she had praised Zi Chen today.

Beside her, Chen Feng's eyes had turned cold.

In his heart, Su Mengyao could only praise him. Today, her praise of Zi Chen was not only a trace of jealousy, but also an inexplicable sense of danger.

All the elders also looked at the two of them on the fighting ring. The lucky one today would be one of them.

"Bang."

With a muffled sound, the battle began. This time, the battle was much more intense than all the previous battles.

"Roar!"

The roar of a fierce tiger sounded continuously. Zi Chen used all his strength as soon as he used the three moves of the Ferocious Tiger Fist.

"Star Burst Fist."

Wu Sheng used the Overlord's Step and used the Star Burst Fist. The True Qi around his body surged rapidly, as if it could explode at any time.

"Boom!"

Sounds of collision sounded one after another, and the whole fighting ring began to shake.

"Zi Chen's body is so strong that he can use Level Five True Qi to resist Level Six True Qi." On the high platform, an elder couldn't help but sigh.

"Wu Sheng is not bad either. He is very strong and has a deep understanding of combat skills."

"Boom!"

On the high platform, there was another fierce collision, and the two of them flew back again.

"Again." Zi Chen gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and punched again.

The continuous attacks had consumed a lot of his True Qi, but Wu Sheng's consumption was not small either. After half an hour, Zi Chen's True Qi was completely depleted. His breathing became rapid, and his white clothes were soaked with sweat.

Wu Sheng's consumption was not small either, but he still had True Qi.

"It's over. Zi Chen is going to lose. Without True Qi, he is like a toothless tiger." Someone in the audience couldn't help but sigh.

"Is he finally going to lose?"

Wang Xiong's eyes flashed coldly. If Zi Chen lost, he would not be able to enter the core. If he stayed in the inner sect, he had more than a dozen ways to kill Zi Chen.

"Zi Chen, you have used up all your True Qi. You have lost."

Wu Sheng, who had been silent on the fighting ring, said coldly.

"I haven't fallen yet." Zi Chen responded coldly.

"Well, I will fulfill your wish."

Wu Sheng sneered. He used the Overlord's Step and rushed towards Zi Chen. At the same time, he used his full strength to attack.

A strong wind whistled, and Zi Chen blocked it with his fist.

"Peng."

Under the dull sound, the whole fighting ring shook again. Zi Chen retreated a few steps, but he did not fall.

"What?"

Whether it was the elders in the stands or the spectators below the battle stage, they all looked at Zi Chen in shock. Without any Zhen Qi, he was actually able to block Wu Sheng's attack. How strong was his body?

On the other side of Zi Chen, Wu Sheng's expression changed abruptly as he swung his fist again.

"Boom, boom."

After a few more attacks, Zi Chen still did not fall, but Wu Sheng's True Qi was almost exhausted. If both sides had no True Qi, Wu Sheng would naturally lose.

So he retreated and did not attack again. Zi Chen was gasping for breath and did not attack.

"Okay, stop."

At this moment, the voice of an elder came from the stands. This person was sitting next to the great elder. It was the second elder. He stood up and said to the two people on the fighting ring, "Both of you have consumed a lot of True Qi, and the winner has not been decided yet. How about we call it a draw? As for the ranking, we will tie for the first place."

The second elder's sudden words were obviously out of everyone's expectation. Even the other elders were surprised, but then they all nodded. Obviously, they agreed.

"Okay."

Zi Chen's breathing gradually calmed down. He had no objection to the second elder's suggestion. If the two of them tied for the first place, then the second place would obviously be Lin Xue, and the third place would be Miao Kong.

Zi Chen believed that the reward for tying for the first place would be double, and not shared by the two of them.

Zi Chen nodded. This matter was almost settled, because everyone could see that if they continued to fight, Wu Sheng's True Qi would be exhausted, and he would definitely lose. So, if Zi Chen agreed, Wu Sheng had no reason to disagree.

However, accidents always happened. Of course, accidents also happened. Zi Chen agreed, but Wu Sheng suddenly said, "I don't agree."

As soon as these words fell, the crowd went into an uproar. Even the second elder was surprised, but then anger appeared in his eyes.

Wu Sheng did not pay attention to the second elder's gaze, but looked at Zi Chen and said indifferently, "Zi Chen, I have a strongest move that I have not used yet. Do you dare to wait for me to recover and let me use this move? If you can block this move, then I, Wu Sheng, will naturally admit defeat. I, Wu Sheng, do not like to share things with others."

Zi Chen calmly said, "That's a good suggestion. I also have a move that I have not used yet, and I also do not want to share first place with others."

The second elder had suddenly stood up and asked Zi Chen to choose a proposal that was somewhat unfavorable to him. Zi Chen had already guessed a bit, and now that he heard Wu Sheng's words, Zi Chen was certain that the one who had taken care of Wu Sheng was the second elder. Moreover, the sudden appearance of a new core disciple spot this year seemed to have something to do with Wu Sheng.

If Zi Chen's guess was correct, then this spot was Wu Sheng's. But his sudden appearance had clearly disrupted the second elder's plan, so when Wu Sheng was about to be defeated, the second elder had stepped forward to stop him.

Since both sides had obtained first place, naturally one of them had to be chosen to enter the inner sect, and that person was Wu Sheng. If Wu Sheng lost, then choosing Wu Sheng to enter the core would be somewhat unreasonable.

Entering the core and becoming a core disciple was the dream of all inner sect disciples. Zi Chen had not dared to think about it before, but now that the opportunity was in front of him, he also wanted to seize it. So he nodded, because he wanted to win. Once he won, he would be able to enter the core and become a core disciple.

"Hmph." The second elder coldly snorted and angrily sat down on the stage.

On the stage, Zi Chen and Wu Sheng both sat cross-legged and began to recover their Zhen Qi.

What was different from Zi Chen was that Wu Sheng actually swallowed an elixir pill while sitting cross-legged.

"Qi Recovery Pill." Some knowledgeable people recognized the pill.

Qi Recovery Pill was something that only inner sect disciples could use. If you wanted to obtain it, you had to use contribution points to exchange for it. One contribution point for one pill could be considered a luxury.

Wu Sheng had just entered the inner sect yesterday, and did not have any contribution points. But he actually had a Qi Recovery Pill, which was obviously given to him by the second elder.