Chapter 738: Scoring Twice (Please Subscribe)_1

Feng Ruochen spat out another mouthful of blood upon hearing this sentence, "So it seems, all of this was within your calculations!"

From the very beginning, that person had already blended a clone among them, distracting my attention!!

He was waiting for the very moment I mistakenly believed I had slain him!

Xu Sheng once again grasped the Tianyu Sword and charged toward the front where Feng Ruochen stood, his cold voice stating, "Senior Brother Feng, please forgive the offense!"

As Xu Sheng rushed over, Feng Ruochen bore the pain in his chest and stood up, summoning his personal sword with a gesture, it flew back into his hands...

"Do you think you can defeat me with such underhanded tricks? The power of the Golden Core Stage is beyond your imagination...!"

Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Sheng, expressionless, fiercely brought the Tianyu Sword down...

Feng Ruochen hurriedly blocked the attack...

With a loud "bang!", their personal swords collided...

But Feng Ruochen, affected by his injuries, couldn't muster his full strength and was sent flying back several steps...

He fixed his gaze on Xu Sheng standing before him, coldly "hmphed", and then said, "Let me show you what the power of the Golden Core Stage is, Profound Grade Superior Martial Technique! Sunfu..."

Suddenly, his pupils shrank violently as he felt an intense pain in his abdomen...

An expression of disbelief spread across his face as he slowly looked down and muttered in shock, "How is this possible..."

Behind him stood another clone of Xu Sheng, who forcefully pulled out the Sunfury Sword and, mercilessly, kicked him in the chest, sending him flying...

The impact against the ground made Feng Ruochen cough, "Cough cough! What on earth... is going on??"

Is this guy in front of me a devil? He actually enjoys sneak attacks so much! Bullying me, a Senior Brother at the Golden Core Stage!

Xu Sheng's calm gaze fell upon Feng Ruochen, who lay on the ground, tauntingly stating, "Senior Brother Feng, didn't you even realize how many clones I have? It's not good to focus your attention solely on me."

This Feng Ruochen must have been dazed by the beating, even allowing for a repeated strike...

The Xuantian Sect Disciples below, seeing Feng Ruochen being sneak-attacked from behind again, covered their eyes and said, "Oh my god, is that really Senior Brother Feng?

"I can't watch this anymore, what exactly is Senior Brother Feng doing? He didn't even notice such an obvious clone approaching!"

"This is a repeat strike! He just got pierced through the chest with a sword, and now his abdomen has been struck by another! Did Senior Brother Feng not wake up properly today?"

"Xu Sheng is too despicable, bullying the Golden Core Stage like this... wait, isn't it supposed to be easy for the Golden Core Stage to deal with the Foundation Establishment Stage with a mere hand?"

"From now on, don't say I know Senior Brother Feng, it's too embarrassing! To be brought down in such a manner by an opponent a whole realm weaker..."

On the other side, Luo Qingyang, the Peak Master of Luoqing Peak, seeing his core disciple beaten up like this, his mouth twitched as he said, "Junior Sister Yun, isn't your disciple being a bit too sly?"

He knew his disciple well, who liked to fight head-on regardless of everything, but it was clear that Xu Sheng had grasped this weakness! That is why his disciple had been sneak-attacked from behind twice!

Muhuan spoke disdainfully, "Hmph! To use such insidious methods in the five peaks competition, it simply tarnishes the reputation of our Xuantian Sect. Even if he wins, it is a victory without honor! It holds no value as a reference!"

Ling Luoyan said leisurely, "Although Xu Sheng's approach is indeed somewhat... shameful, the opponent after all is a Golden Core Stage expert, a whole realm higher than himself in cultivation level. I think this is not a bad strategy!"

Muhuan immediately denied it and snorted, "Humph! Some good strategy that is! It's nothing but a disgrace to the sect!"

Upon hearing these words, Yun Churan's icy blue eyes turned towards Muhuan as she coldly said, "Mu Senior Brother, I'd like to ask you if one were in a life or death duel, would you expect your opponent to stand there foolishly and face you head-on?"

Muhuan was not the least bit intimidated and retorted, "But Junior Sister Yun, this is the Five Peaks Tournament, merely a chance for disciples to exchange pointers. Wielding such underhanded tactics against fellow sect brothers, do you think that's appropriate?"

So it went, with Yun Churan and Muhuan unyielding in their argument...

It was then that Mu Qingge, with a calm voice, interrupted them, "Enough! While such tactics may indeed be underhanded, being able to pinpoint an opponent's weakness and exploit it proves that Xu Sheng is adept at seizing opportunities!"

"Furthermore, he did not deliver a lethal blow to his fellow disciple, which could be considered showing mercy!"

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Feng Ruochen, lying on the ground, clenched his fist with an unwilling gaze towards Xu Sheng who looked down upon him, gritting his teeth, "I... I admit defeat!! Xu Sheng, I'll remember you!"

Having suffered two heavy blows, he was utterly incapable of continuing the fight. Most importantly, he feared yet another unexpected attack if he wasn't careful!

He was a man unafraid of forthright confrontation, but under such circumstances, to persist would be foolish!

Xu Sheng smiled faintly, cupped his fist, and said, "Brother Feng, I appreciate your concession. However, in the future, you'd do well to always be aware of your surroundings!"

Feng Ruochen cut him off directly, "Shut up! Someone who resorts to such ignoble tactics has no right to lecture me!"

He deeply despised such people!

Xu Sheng, still without any sign of annoyance, simply gave him a calm glance...

After Feng Ruochen was carried off the arena, the Enforcement Hall Elder then loudly announced, "Luoqing Peak: Feng Ruochen admits defeat; the victor, Tianlan Peak: Xu Sheng!"

As his words settled, a muffled chorus of voices began to rise...

"Junior Brother Xu is mighty!! Junior Brother Xu is mighty!"

"Tianlan Peak! Tianlan Peak! Tianlan Peak!"

Regaining their senses, the Xuantian Sect disciples angrily shouted, "Who was the bastard that just shouted? He fought against one of our Luoqing Peak's core disciples!"

"If it weren't for another Golden Core Stage powerhouse in our Luoqing Peak, we might have really ended up at the bottom of this Five Peaks Tournament!"

"Yeah! Those bastards who just shouted out, stand up! I'll peel off your heavenly spirit covers!"

"This match was just a fluke for this Xu Sheng! Our Brother Feng might've lost his focus for a moment; otherwise, he could have easily crushed this kid!"

Hearing of Xu Sheng's victory from below, Yun Cong finally breathed a sigh of relief, "True to Junior Brother Xu's reputation, making me worry needlessly. But considering that Feng Ruochen got severely injured from the two strikes earlier, I won't settle the score with him this time!"

Mo Qingyue soberly analyzed, "Elder Brother, Second Brother, have you noticed? Junior Brother Xu seems to excel at observing his opponent. The fight just now was completely led by the nose!"

Mu Yun also pondered, "It does seem so. If it were a straight head-to-head clash, the odds of Junior Brother Xu winning would be low, but well..."

After a pause, he continued, "Having a sharp mind is also a kind of strength! Someone like Feng Ruochen, a mere brute, was completely played in the palm of his hand!"

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