After perceiving Long Xiao's intentions, Su Xing's complexion could not help but slightly change. He shouted: "Imperial Sword Art – Broken Cliff!"
At this time, under the black lotus's burning, although the Sharp Gold Sword could still support itself, the sword's body had already become scalding hot. The intent Su Xing attached to the Sharp Gold Sword became somewhat fuzzy. Even though Su Xing already used all of his strength to control the Sharp Gold Sword to attack the lotus platform, wanting to break free, it was nevertheless already somewhat too late!
At this time, people with discerning eyes could see that Su Xing was already in an absolutely disadvantaged position under Long Xiao's powerful counterattack. As long as the Sharp Gold Sword received heavy damage, Su Xing's abilities would be equivalent to being reduced by more than half. At that time, he would be at Long Xiao's mercy!
Just when everyone thought Long Xiao was about to melt the Sharp Gold Sword and defeat Su Xing, that lotus platform nevertheless suddenly shook, as if it had received some extremely fierce attack. The next moment, it unexpectedly collapsed!
And the complexion of the Long Xiao sitting upright on the lotus platform immediately paled. She opened her mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood!
The lotus platform collapsed, and the completely red Sharp Gold Sword fell to the ground. It let out a sizzling sound and emitted a white mist. It seemed as if it was already not far from being scrapped!
And the Su Xing who was connected with the Sharp Gold Sword at this time saw the miserable state of the Sharp Gold Sword. Unexpectedly, his complexion also paled, and he spat out a mouthful of blood!
Seeing the two people, Long Xiao and Su Xing, vomiting blood one after another on the stage, the spectators were all stupefied. Who could have thought that the situation would suddenly undergo such a drastic change. Long Xiao and Su Xing, the two people, seemed to have unexpectedly brought about a result where both sides suffered!
Seeing this scene on the platform, the experienced and knowledgeable commentator sighed and said: "The lotus platform collapsed, not because of the Sharp Gold Sword's counterattack, but because Long Xiao was unable to completely control the lotus platform. She was only barely using the lotus platform's power to refine the Sharp Gold Sword. The result was that she suffered a backlash from the lotus platform, falling short of success!"
"Yes, if it was not because Long Xiao's control of the lotus platform had a problem, perhaps this battle would have been Long Xiao's victory. It's a pity that the current situation is actually a lose-lose situation. Regardless of whether it is Long Xiao or Su Xing, they already do not have the strength to continue fighting."
After hearing the commentator's explanation, the audience finally recovered from their shock. Who would have thought that the reason the lotus platform collapsed was because Long Xiao's strength wasn't enough to fully control the lotus platform and he had suffered a backlash from the lotus platform!
It could be said that Su Xing was extremely lucky. If it was not for the Lotus Platform's backlash, the results of his many years of painstakingly refining the Sharp Metal Sword would have been completely lost. Although he had suffered heavy injuries at this time, fortunately, it was not considered too bad. So long as he carefully nursed it for a period of time, there would be no problem.
"In this battle, Long Xiao and Su Xing simultaneously lost their battle strength. The result of this confrontation is judged to be a draw!"
Hearing the referee's words, the audience couldn't help but sigh. In this year's Six Great Academies ranking competition, there were too many draws.
"A draw is already the best result."
Qinchuan looked at Long Xiao, who was slowly climbing up from the arena, with a complicated expression. He said helplessly, "She is too stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat."
Originally, when Su Xing used his trump card, the Sharp Metal Sword Intent, Long Xiao already had no chance of victory. Who would have thought that Long Xiao would risk a heavy injury to use a move that she still couldn't completely control, forcefully fighting Su Xing until both sides suffered.
"Long Xiao has spent too much energy on the path of talisman arrays. The < Divine Flame Technique > is all-encompassing, complex and profound. For Long Xiao to completely master both of them is really too difficult. For her to be able to reach this step is truly not easy."
Chen Changxing could understand Long Xiao very well. He also cultivated the Black Sky Sect's secret technique < Mysterious Heaven Chant >, but he only used it as a cultivation method to cultivate. Some of the talisman arrays and secret techniques that came with it, he only dabbled in them and didn't delve too deeply into them. On the contrary, he used all of his energy to study the path of talisman arrays. Although the number of talisman arrays he knew could not be considered many, his study was thorough enough. Using them was easy and handy, and he could display power that far surpassed the talisman arrays themselves.
On the other hand, Long Xiao not only had to spend a lot of energy to study the path of talisman arrays, she also had to spend a lot of energy to study the secret techniques of the < Divine Flame Technique >. However, a person's energy was limited. The consequence of Long Xiao doing this was that no matter if it was talisman arrays or the < Divine Flame Technique >, she had reached the pinnacle of what she could do. Although she was very strong, she was only very strong. She wasn't like Su Xing who was strong to the extreme in a certain aspect!
In the end, it was still Long Xiao who was too greedy.
Looking at Long Xiao who slowly walked back, Qinchuan and the others tactfully didn't step forward to support her. They just smiled and said to Long Xiao: "Thank you for your hard work."
Hearing this, Long Xiao raised her head to look at Qinchuan and said: "Qin Haoxuan cultivated the < Extreme Wind Technique > and used it to perfection, but I couldn't completely master the < Divine Flame Technique >. I am not as good as him, am I right?"
Hearing Long Xiao's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment. In terms of family background, Long Xiao was not worse than Qin Haoxuan. In some aspects, she was even better than Qin Haoxuan. In terms of talent, Qin Haoxuan was the Qilin of the Qin Clan, a genius rarely seen in a thousand years. And in terms of cultivation techniques, the < Extreme Wind Technique > and the < Divine Flame Technique > were both top-notch cultivation techniques. The difficulty should be about the same. However, Qin Haoxuan could perfectly master the secret technique of the < Extreme Wind Technique >, and Long Xiao could only barely master the secret technique of the < Divine Flame Technique >. In comparison, Long Xiao was naturally better than Qin Haoxuan.
However, things couldn't be looked at like this. After all, Long Xiao knew a lot of powerful talisman arrays, but Qin Haoxuan knew nothing about talisman arrays.
"Actually, you should give up some things."
Qinchuan seriously pondered for a moment. In the end, he still decided to give Long Xiao some advice, "You can't have your cake and eat it too. Ask yourself honestly, do I think the most suitable thing for you is the < Divine Flame Technique > or the talisman array?
Sometimes, learning to give up is not necessarily a bad thing. "
Hearing Qinchuan's words, Long Xiao couldn't help but sink into contemplation. Seeing Long Xiao lowering her head and seriously pondering, everyone didn't disturb her. Instead, they began to discuss in low voices who would be the next to fight.
"Bai You, go," Qinchuan glanced at Lü Zi and said, "If Bai You loses, let me go."
Lü Zi was stunned for a moment. She asked, "Why don't you let me go?"
"Everyone has their own specialization. You are good at illusory arrays. Facing the sword cultivators of the God Sword Academy who are good at attacking, you will be restrained too much. There is no meaning in letting you go."
Qinchuan said to Lü Zi very seriously, "You also know that no matter who you meet, you will be completely restrained. There is almost no chance of victory."
Illusory array masters were good at sneak attacks and waiting for prey. It was very difficult to do anything in the open arena. Rather than letting Lü Zi go on stage and get injured again, Qinchuan would rather let Lü Zi cheer for them from below the stage.