Yang Xiujian had already noticed Lu Lianxue last year. At that time, he believed that Lu Lianxue would definitely become an outstanding figure among the younger generation and even become his main opponent.
From the beginning to the end, Yang Xiujian had never taken Li Mingzhu seriously.
That was because Lu Lianxue hid her strength deeper than Li Mingzhu.
An opponent that you didn't understand would always be the most terrifying opponent. Yang Xiujian knew this very well.
Therefore, over the past year, Yang Xiujian had secretly investigated Lu Lianxue's background and even thoroughly understood everything about her.
Therefore, when he saw Lu Lianxue's valiant strength today, Yang Xiujian wasn't surprised at all. On the contrary, his eyes were overflowing with battle intent.
Just as everyone thought that there would be an earth-shattering battle between Lu Lianxue and Yang Xiujian, Lu Lianxue spoke.
A charming smile appeared on her delicate face. Then, her red lips parted slightly as she said faintly, "Yang Xiujian, there will be a battle between us in the end, but not now."
After saying that, Lu Lianxue turned and left the martial arts arena.
Her departure meant that she had admitted defeat.
This scene caused an uproar in the entire square. Countless martialists were astonished.
Lu Lianxue's strength was clearly on par with Yang Xiujian. Why did she suddenly admit defeat?
Could it be that Yang Xiujian was so strong that even Lu Lianxue didn't dare to make a move?
Clearly, Fang Chen didn't think so. Especially after hearing Lu Lianxue's words, Fang Chen was even more convinced that Lu Lianxue definitely had a trump card.
However, this was the final elimination round. She didn't want to reveal her trump card. Once she fought with Yang Xiujian, she would definitely reveal her trump card.
There would be a battle between her and Yang Xiujian eventually. However, that would be the true final, a battle to determine the number one powerhouse among the younger generation.
In the current elimination round, losing a match wouldn't affect her at all.
Lu Lianxue was considering the overall situation. She didn't blindly make a move against Yang Xiujian. Of course, there was also a reason. She felt that Yang Xiujian was unfathomable. Even if she made a move, she didn't have any confidence.
Yang Xiujian glanced at Lu Lianxue who had left the martial arts arena. A complicated expression flashed in his eyes. This woman was much more terrifying than he had imagined.
After the Lu Clan Leader announced the results, the battles of the two Lu Clan members all ended. Lu Feiwen had fought four battles and lost three, earning a total of one point.
As for Lu Lianxue, she won three matches and lost one, earning three points.
In this kind of situation, to be able to obtain three points, it was enough to see how strong Lu Lianxue was.
"In the next competition, the Li Clan's disciples will fight," the Lu Clan Leader said.
The Li Clan Leader nodded, then looked at Li Mingzhu and Li Xiaoke, asking them who would make the first move.
Seeing this, Li Mingzhu stood up and prepared to step onto the arena. At this moment, Li Xiaoke, who was beside Fang Chen, spoke up.
"Sister Mingzhu, let me do it."
Li Xiaoke knew that she was weak, so she made the first move to test the opponent for Li Mingzhu.
Until now, Yang Xiujian had not made a move, so no one knew how strong he was.
Hearing this, Li Mingzhu nodded and returned to her seat. She said to Li Xiaoke, "Be careful, don't try to be brave."
Li Xiaoke nodded and quickly stepped onto the arena.
Although Li Xiaoke was the most low-profile of the three goddesses of Kaiyang City, no one doubted her strength.
Even if she lost to Lu Lianxue, no one thought that she was weak. It was just that Lu Lianxue was too strong.
Because Li Xiaoke was kind-hearted, she would often save injured warriors, so she was very popular in Kaiyang City.
Li Xiaoke had just stood on the martial arts platform when countless martialists shouted her name loudly.
Li Xiaoke's beautiful face revealed a gentle smile. She turned to look at the Yang Clan area and said, "Let's start with the Yang Clan."
In the Yang Clan area, Yang Fang stepped onto the arena.
In the previous round, he did not even have the chance to make a move against Lu Lianxue. Yang Xiujian's words made him feel extremely ashamed.
Now, facing Li Xiaoke, he could finally make a move.
"Li Xiaoke, let me, Yang Fang, take you on." Yang Fang grinned and stepped onto the arena.
All the warriors present knew that Yang Fang was no match for Li Xiaoke. If he made a move, he would only be humiliating himself.
Boom!
As soon as Yang Fang stepped onto the arena, he unleashed a powerful attack. Nine streams of True Qi revolved around his fist. When he punched out, a deafening sound rang out.
Bang!
Li Xiaoke's strength was tyrannical. How could Yang Fang compare to her?
Li Xiaoke waved her palm gently and easily neutralized Yang Fang's attack. This made Yang Fang furious.
"I'm no match for Li Xiaoke in a head-on confrontation," Yang Fang thought to himself.
At the same time, Yang Fang used all his strength to execute his fist technique. He threw punch after punch at Li Xiaoke.
Although Li Xiaoke's body was petite and looked weak, she was very brave. Her body did not move from the beginning to the end. In the face of Yang Fang's powerful attack, Li Xiaoke only waved her hand gently.
"Yang Fang, you're no match for me," Li Xiaoke reminded him.
Even if Yang Fang used all his strength, he was no match for her. Li Xiaoke did not want to accidentally injure Yang Fang, so she reminded him.
However, when Yang Fang heard this, he felt that it was a blatant insult.
Yang Fang's heart was burning with anger. His eyes were scarlet and his body was filled with a terrifying aura.
"Li Xiaoke, you'll regret this!" Yang Fang roared furiously.
Just as Yang Fang's roar ended, a layer of golden light appeared on Yang Fang's body.
In the next moment, Yang Fang clenched his fist tightly. His fist was instantly covered by the golden light. At this moment, his aura suddenly increased.
A powerful aura filled the entire arena.
This sudden change startled Li Xiaoke. She felt danger and her body moved for the first time.
"Not good."
Fang Chen, who was in the crowd, sensed this aura and cried out in his heart. However, it was already too late.
Yang Fang's scarlet eyes turned golden in an instant.
At this moment, Yang Fang's face was ferocious. His fist contained an extremely majestic aura.
Boom!
Yang Fang punched out. Instantly, it was as if the sky and earth were falling apart.
"Yang Fang used a Forbidden Fist Technique," the Yang Family Patriarch said in a low voice.
Everyone in the Yang Family knew that Yang Fang had a Forbidden Fist Technique. Because Yang Fang had accidentally obtained it, the higher-ups of the Yang Family did not ask for it.
However, the Yang Family Patriarch had always reminded Yang Fang not to practice this Forbidden Fist Technique before he reached the Spiritual Vortex Realm.
What was a Forbidden Fist Technique?
To be able to be called a Forbidden Fist Technique, its power was countless times stronger than ordinary Fist Techniques.
However, the stronger the power, the greater the backlash.
If one was not strong enough and forcefully used a Forbidden Fist Technique, they would be killed by the backlash.
Yang Fang was also forced into a corner by Li Xiaoke. He did not care about the consequences and used the Forbidden Fist Technique. When this Forbidden Fist Technique was used, the entire arena was covered in a layer of golden light.
Bang!
Yang Fang's face was filled with madness. His golden fist directly hit Li Xiaoke's delicate body.
With a bang, Li Xiaoke's delicate body was instantly sent flying. She fell to the ground like a kite with a broken string.
Fang Chen immediately rushed over and hugged Li Xiaoke.
"Xiaoke, are you okay?" Fang Chen asked anxiously.
At this moment, Li Xiaoke's aura was weak. There was a terrifying wound on her stomach, and blood was constantly flowing out.
Li Mingzhu and the others also appeared beside Li Xiaoke. "Mr. Li."
Hearing Li Mingzhu's voice, Mr. Li directly came to Li Xiaoke's side and placed his finger on her pulse.
After a while, Mr. Li removed his finger and said, "Xiaoke's life is not in danger, but …"
"But what?" Li Mingzhu asked coldly.
"But because the opponent's Fist Technique was too strong, she was heavily injured and is in danger of being paralyzed," Mr. Li said.
Boom!
Everyone in the Li Family's area was burning with anger.
The Li Family Patriarch immediately stood up and looked at Yang Fang furiously. He said coldly, "Isn't the Yang Family too much?"
"Patriarch Li, there is no rule against using Forbidden Fist Techniques in the competition. Yang Fang did not seem to have broken the rules." The Yang Family Patriarch naturally wanted to protect Yang Fang.
"Damn it." Yang Fang did not break the rules. The Li Family Patriarch wanted to help Li Xiaoke, but there was nothing he could do.
The Lu Family Patriarch did not speak. He was quietly observing the situation.
"Hmph, Li Xiaoke is only so-so," Yang Fang said arrogantly as he endured the backlash of the Forbidden Fist Technique.
This was a slap in the face, a naked slap in the face.
Not only did Yang Fang heavily injure Li Xiaoke, but he also dared to challenge the Li Family. At this moment, Li Mingzhu clenched her fists and emitted an extremely cold aura.
She wanted to go on the stage and take revenge for Li Xiaoke.
"Patriarch Lu, should the competition continue?" The Yang Family Patriarch sneered and turned to the Lu Family Patriarch.
The Lu Family Patriarch nodded and said, "The competition will continue. The Li Family will send out another disciple."
In the Li Family's area, Li Mingzhu was preparing to go on the stage. She looked at the heavily injured Li Xiaoke and felt very sad.
"Xiaoke!"
Fang Chen looked at Li Xiaoke and called out softly.
Li Xiaoke's body was covered in blood. Her small white hand held Li Mingzhu's hand and she said weakly, "Sister Mingzhu, be careful."
The little girl who was alive and kicking just a moment ago was now heavily injured and on the verge of death.
At this moment, Fang Chen's heart was filled with anger.
Li Xiaoke was his savior. It could be said that if it were not for Li Xiaoke, he might have been eaten by the demon beasts of the Luoying Mountain Peaks.
If others were heavily injured, Fang Chen would not care. But for Li Xiaoke to be injured like this, Fang Chen's heart ached.
"Xiaoke, rest well. I will take revenge for you." Fang Chen hid his anger in his heart and said to Li Xiaoke with a smile.
Before Li Xiaoke could say anything, Fang Chen turned and walked towards the stage.