Chapter 13 : The Duel of Ten Moves

On the arena, Zhou Haoyu stood with his hands behind his back, looking down arrogantly at Zhou Tong. He said, "Zhou Tong, let me see the strength of your Sky Element Realm, see if it lives up to its name."

Zhou Haoyu had previously attempted to break through the Sky Element Realm but ultimately failed. In his view, Zhou Tong had just broken through, and his realm wasn't stable yet, posing no significant threat to him. He was confident in winning this match.

"Let's make it ten moves. Within ten moves, I'll defeat you," Zhou Tong said calmly, circulating his elemental power.

"Just based on you? I'm not afraid you'll be blown away by a gust of wind. Take this!" With these words, Zhou Haoyu stomped on the ground, leaped into the air, and a palm struck towards Zhou Tong. The wind howled, and the force behind the strike was extraordinary.

"Bang!"

Zhou Tong stomped on the ground, and like lightning, he swiftly evaded Zhou Haoyu's attack.

"Such speed." Zhou Haoyu was surprised, then he swung his arm horizontally, resembling a snake striking with venom—a fast and fierce slash towards Zhou Tong.

Remaining composed, Zhou Tong leaned to the side, avoiding Zhou Haoyu's swift attack. He then kicked off the ground, closing the distance and entering Zhou Haoyu's space.

"Boom!" Zhou Haoyu grunted as he was hit with a powerful force to the chest, stumbling back two steps.

"How did this guy become so much stronger? He just broke through to the Sky Element Realm. How could he possess such strength? It's even stronger than Zhou Xi's strength after breaking through." Zhou Haoyu frowned, squinting his eyes.

"Zhou Haoyu, you can't defeat me." Zhou Tong said coldly.

Zhou Haoyu's face turned extremely unsightly. Through gritted teeth, he said, "It's not over until it's over. Who knows who will win in the end!"

Saying this, Zhou Haoyu bent his knees, clenched his fists, and smashed towards Zhou Tong's abdomen.

"Hmph." Zhou Tong let out a cold snort, kicking out with his left leg to meet Zhou Haoyu's fists.

"Bang!" The collision produced a muffled sound, and Zhou Haoyu's figure was sent flying.

Zhou Tong flashed to appear in front of Zhou Haoyu, delivering another punch.

"Damn it!" Zhou Haoyu cursed, forming a defensive posture, but it was too late. Zhou Tong's punch had already gathered, aiming for Zhou Haoyu's chest.

"Boom!"

A dull thud echoed, and Zhou Haoyu's chest took a heavy blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood, flying out of the arena.

"You lost." Just as Zhou Haoyu looked embarrassed, Zhou Tong's voice came, sounding indifferent. Though the tone was calm, it felt like a sharp blade inserted into Zhou Haoyu's heart.

"Haoyu!" On the side, Zhou Xi's face suddenly changed dramatically, rushing towards the fallen Zhou Haoyu.

"How is it possible? He just broke through to the Sky Element Realm a few days ago. How could he be this strong?" Zhou Haoyu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face filled with unwillingness and anger.

"Haoyu, how are you?" Zhou Xi asked anxiously.

"Big brother... Zhou Tong's strength is beyond imagination. I'm no match for him at all." Zhou Haoyu gasped, realizing that Zhou Tong's punch had almost shattered his ribs. He understood that he was not Zhou Tong's opponent.

Zhou Haoyu lost, dealing him a considerable blow. He had hoped to showcase his potential during this clan competition, proving that the collateral line of the Zhou family could surpass the main line. But now, that dream was shattered.

Zhou Xi's face was also full of astonishment, muttering to himself, "This kid is indeed impressive. He stabilized his realm in such a short time after breaking through to the Sky Element Realm. It's a great fortune for our Zhou family."

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Grand Elder, witnessing Zhou Haoyu's defeat, wore an extremely unpleasant expression. He coldly said, "Zhou Yan, your son is truly the youngest Sky Element Realm in a hundred years."

"Hehe, Grand Elder is too kind." Zhou Yan smiled faintly. "My son has slightly better aptitude, that's all. Compared to your grandson Zhou Xi, there's still some distance."

"Humph! It has just begun. He only won the first round. Zhou Tong's talent is indeed formidable, but he has just entered the Sky Element Realm. The championship is not necessarily his," the Grand Elder said coldly.

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Second Round of Matches

In the second round, Zhou Tong easily secured victory. Returning to the observation area under the arena, he realized that his opponent in the third round was Zhou Yiling. This woman was none other than Zhou Tong's second uncle's daughter. It was only at this moment that Zhou Tong remembered the steward's token he had received earlier. He walked towards his second uncle's seat, handing the token back to him with both hands.

"Thank you, Second Uncle."

"We're family; no need for thanks." Zhou Hong took the token and put it into his spatial bag, continuing, "How about it? Any confidence in winning the championship in today's clan competition?"

"I'll do my best." Zhou Tong responded.

"The last match of the group stage is against Yiling. Be careful; she might surprise you." Zhou Hong smiled.

"Could it be..." Zhou Tong suddenly thought of a possibility, furrowing his brows lightly.

"The last match of the group stage, all participants, please enter the arena!" Suddenly, the referee's voice echoed throughout the martial arena.

"Second Uncle, I'll go then." After bowing, Zhou Tong turned and headed towards the arena.

At this moment, Zhou Hong whispered something that only he could hear, "This time, Yiling probably won't be able to defeat Little Tong. Exceptional talents have emerged in this clan competition. Yiling's outstanding performance can't shine as much this time."

...

On the Arena

Zhou Tong looked at his opponent Zhou Yiling. His eyebrows raised slightly. "Sure enough, her aura is different from before. Could it be that she also broke through to the Sky Element Realm?"

"The match begins now!" The referee announced.

"Boom!"

As soon as the referee's voice fell, Zhou Yiling's delicate body trembled, and a majestic and vigorous aura emanated from her. Zhou Tong's expression changed slightly. "Solar Qi! She has also reached the Sky Element Realm!"