boyutpedia Chapter 531 Duel
Chapter 531 Duel
"What, Elder Bai, do you have a problem with me becoming the sect leader?"
Elder Bai looked at Yuan Zongming with hostility and spoke in a cold voice.
"Don't dare!"
Yuan Zongming stepped forward, a smile still on his face, and continued, "However, the position of sect leader is naturally reserved for capable individuals. I, though unworthy, also wish to vie for this position..."
"What? Hahaha! With your mere mid-stage Void Refinement Realm cultivation, you dare to presume to contend for the sect leader's position? Who gave you such confidence...?"
Elder Bai spoke as if he had heard a joke.
The other elders also showed mocking expressions.
Yuan Zongming did not hold a high position within the Fengqing Sect, and he was usually assigned to handle the dirty and tiring tasks.
The same thing happened when he went to the ancestral temple of the human race to see Yue Fei. No one else was willing to go, so he was the one who went.
Now, this person, who doesn't have much status or strength within the sect, dares to presume to compete for the position of sect leader. How can they not laugh?
Yuan Zongming was completely unfazed by their mocking words; a smile remained on his face as if they weren't mocking him at all.
"Very well, since you desire the position of sect leader, I will give you a chance. If you can defeat me, the position of sect leader will be yours..."
Elder Bai looked at Yuan Zongming and spoke.
Upon hearing his words, the others all looked at Yuan Zongming with smiles on their faces, eager to see him make a fool of himself.
In their minds, Yuan Zongming would absolutely not dare to accept the challenge.
Elder Bai's strength is at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm.
Yuan Zongming was only at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, a difference of two minor realms.
Even if Yuan Zongming fought desperately, he could not defeat Elder Bai.
"Alright, I agree. As long as I defeat you, the position of sect leader is mine..."
However, the result was beyond everyone's expectations; Yuan Zongming actually accepted Elder Bai's challenge.
"Has Yuan Zongming lost his mind?! How dare he, a mere mid-stage Void Refinement Realm cultivator, agree to Elder Bai's challenge? Just watch, he'll be defeated in just a few moves, and from then on, he'll likely have no place in our Fengqing Sect..."
"Ha! Just trying to attract attention!"
"Elder Bai, teach him a lesson, show him that not just anyone can aspire to the position of sect leader..."
The elders around him all looked at Yuan Zongming with disdain upon hearing his words.
This sparked a lot of discussion.
All the comments were negative, with some even suggesting that Elder Bai should teach Yuan Zongming a lesson.
"Alright, as you wish, let's go to the sect's martial arts arena and have everyone in the sect watch the battle to determine who will become the sect leader..."
Elder Bai readily agreed.
Furthermore, he demanded that a duel be held in front of everyone in the Fengqing Sect, with the winner inheriting the position of sect leader.
He calculated very well.
Defeating Yuan Zongming in front of everyone in the Fengqing Sect would have a deterrent effect.
He silenced those inside who disagreed with him.
He had already decided that when he made his move, he would strike hard and, ideally, cripple Yuan Zongming.
This method yields the best results.
Let everyone in the Fengqing Sect know the consequences of disobeying him.
The news spread quickly, and before long the entire Fengqing Sect knew about the duel.
A steady stream of people converged on Fengqing Sect's training ground.
The elders of Fengqing Sect in the main hall also arrived at the martial arts arena.
The training ground was bustling with noise as disciples of the Fengqing Sect gathered, their discussions rising and falling.
Everyone was filled with curiosity and anticipation for this sudden duel.
After all, the struggle for the position of sect leader is not common in Fengqing Sect, let alone for an elder like Yuan Zongming, who is usually unknown, to dare to challenge Elder Bai, a peak expert in the Void Refinement Realm.
"Elder Yuan must have gone mad this time, daring to challenge Elder Bai. Isn't he just asking for humiliation?" a disciple whispered, his tone full of disdain.
"Who knows? Maybe he has some trump card, otherwise how could he dare to be so bold?" Another disciple was puzzled, clearly confused by Yuan Zongming's actions.
In the center of the training ground, Elder Bai stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze coldly fixed on Yuan Zongming opposite him.
His aura was as imposing as a mountain, and he unleashed his peak Void Refining Realm cultivation without reservation, making the surrounding air seem to become heavier.
"Yuan Zongming, it's not too late for you to regret it now. But if we start fighting later, I won't hold back," Elder Bai said coldly, his tone tinged with contempt.
Yuan Zongming still wore a smile, as if he had not felt Elder Bai's oppressive aura.
He shook his head slightly and said, "Elder Bai, since I have already accepted this duel, I will naturally not back down. The position of sect leader belongs to the capable. Although my cultivation is not as good as yours, I, Yuan Zongming, would like to give it a try."
"Hmph, overestimating yourself!" Elder Bai snorted coldly and said no more.
With the ringing of a bell, the duel officially began.
Elder Bai struck first, his figure flashing as he instantly appeared before Yuan Zongming. He unleashed a palm strike, the wind from which thunder roared, carrying a fierce force aimed directly at Yuan Zongming's chest. If this palm strike landed, Yuan Zongming would likely be severely injured on the spot.
However, Yuan Zongming remained calm.
His figure swayed slightly, and he actually avoided Elder Bai's attack at an unusual angle.
Immediately afterwards, he struck back with a palm strike, the wind from which was like a knife, slicing straight at Elder Bai's side ribs.
Elder Bai frowned, clearly not expecting Yuan Zongming to react so quickly.
He quickly retreated, avoiding the attack, but a slight doubt arose in his heart regarding Yuan Zongming's strength.
"When did this guy become so strong?" Elder Bai thought to himself, but remained outwardly calm.
In the ensuing battle, Elder Bai gradually intensified his offensive, unleashing the full power of his peak Void Refinement Realm cultivation.
Each of his moves was imbued with powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, as if he intended to completely crush Yuan Zongming.
However, Yuan Zongming remained completely at ease. His movements were unpredictable and he always managed to evade Elder Bai's attacks at the last second.
Moreover, his counterattacks became increasingly fierce, and he even showed signs of suppressing Elder Bai.
"This...how is this possible?" The surrounding disciples stared in disbelief, completely unable to believe what they were seeing.
"How can Elder Yuan be so strong? Isn't he only at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement Realm?" someone exclaimed.
"Could it be that he has been hiding his strength all along?" another person guessed.
Elder Bai's expression grew increasingly grim.
He originally thought he would win the battle easily, but he never expected Yuan Zongming's strength to be so unfathomable.
If this continues, he might really suffer a major setback.
"We can't delay any longer!" Elder Bai made up his mind. Suddenly, his aura surged again, and his spiritual power surged wildly. He was obviously about to use some kind of powerful secret technique.
"Yuan Zongming, you forced me to do this!" Elder Bai roared, forming hand seals, and a huge pillar of spiritual energy shot into the sky from his body, pointing directly at Yuan Zongming.
"This is... Elder Bai's ultimate technique, 'Heavenly Gang Annihilation Palm'!" an elder exclaimed, clearly recognizing the origin of this move.
“Yuan Zongming is finished. He absolutely cannot withstand this move!” Another elder shook his head and sighed, seemingly having already foreseen Yuan Zongming’s defeat.
However, Yuan Zongming remained unfazed by this terrifying attack.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and then he clasped his hands together and whispered, "Azure Netherworld Protection!"
In an instant, a cyan light screen appeared around Yuan Zongming, enveloping his entire body.
Elder Bai's "Heavenly Gang Annihilation Palm" crashed down, striking the azure light barrier fiercely.
"boom!"
A deafening roar shook the entire training ground. Dust billowed, and everyone held their breath, awaiting the outcome.