Immortals Step into Heaven

Tension grew in the square. Advancing in this competition depended heavily on luck. If they encountered an opponent of similar cultivation level, it would be a blessing in disguise. However, facing a cultivator who had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining would present a daunting challenge. After all, there were only a little over a hundred cultivators in the field, while the rest of the competitors were mostly at the tenth to twelfth level of Qi Refining.

The match began with Dan Daozi roaring like a mighty bell. Immediately afterwards, the ten referees quickly took their positions, each arriving at their respective stages.

Zheng Yuan and his companions waited for dozens of matches, but their names were never called. Zheng Yuan carefully observed the other matches, observing that each cultivator had their own unique fighting styles, some truly unique. Some matches were even more astounding, with a constant barrage of insidious tactics, impossible to defend against. Yet, he had to admit that these techniques were incredibly practical, and Zheng Yuan had learned a great deal from them.

Suddenly, the referee on stage 10 shouted, "Liu Pingping of Danqing Valley versus Zhang Dabao of Law Enforcement Valley." Liu Pingping's face lit up with joy as she finally got to show off her skills.

Zhang Xueyue, who was standing by, looked worried when she saw this and whispered, "Pingping, be careful in the competition and don't be careless and look down on others."

Okay, Senior Sister Zhang, Pingping has made a note of this. After saying this, Liu Pingping rushed towards the No. 10 ring like lightning. After refining Qi for a while, Zhang Dabao also arrived at the No. 10 ring. As soon as he appeared, the powerful cultivation of the thirteenth level of Qi Refining was revealed without reservation.

When Liu Pingping saw Zhang Dabao's cultivation level, she was not afraid at all. Instead, she nodded with satisfaction, her eyes flashing with excitement. In her opinion, such an opponent was worthy of her full effort.

Zhang Dabao saw Liu Pingping's expression and was full of confusion. He didn't understand why she was so excited to face an opponent like him.

At that moment, referee No. 10 shouted, "Bout!" As soon as the voice fell, Liu Pingping quickly slapped her storage bag. A flash of red light appeared, and a red whip appeared in her hand. This whip was a top-grade magical weapon. As it shook slightly, a sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard, snapping, as if protesting to her opponent.

Zhang Dabao, unfazed by the sight, reached into his storage bag and pulled out a spear. The spear shone with a cold light; it was a top-grade magical weapon. Spiritual energy seemed to flow through the spear. He held the spear, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground, his aura rising as he confronted Liu Pingping.

Liu Pingping launched the attack first. With a delicate cry, she swung the red whip in her hand towards Zhang Dabao like a nimble fire snake. Wherever the whip passed, the air was torn apart with a hissing sound, and red light streaked across the air in a brilliant arc.

Zhang Dabao's eyes focused, and he exerted force on his feet, launching himself backward like a cannonball. Simultaneously, the spear in his hand danced rapidly, transforming into a silver curtain of light that shielded his body. The red whip struck the curtain of light, crackling and sending up bursts of sparks.

The strike missed, but Liu Pingping didn't pause. With a flick of her wrist, the red whip instantly changed direction, wrapping around Zhang Dabao's legs from below. Zhang Dabao snorted coldly and thrust his spear into the ground. Powerful spiritual energy erupted from the spear, forming a circular spiritual impact that shook the approaching whip away.

Taking advantage of this moment, Zhang Dabao leaped up, spear in hand like a dragon emerging from the sea, piercing Liu Pingping with immense force. The spear tip sliced ​​through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, aiming directly for Liu Pingping's throat. Liu Pingping's lips curled upwards, and instead of retreating, he advanced, quickly withdrawing his whip and lashing at the spear, attempting to redirect it.

The whip and spear collided in mid-air, emitting a deafening roar. Ripples of spiritual energy spread outward from the point of collision. Both Liu Pingping and Zhang Dabao felt the other's immense power and were knocked back several steps.

After Liu Pingping steadied herself, she quickly twirled the red whip in her hand. A red flame gradually ignited from it, growing stronger and stronger until the entire arena was illuminated in a brilliant crimson glow. She swung the whip to the ground, and the flames surged towards Zhang Dabao like a surging wave, scorching the arena floor wherever it passed.

Zhang Dabao frowned, holding his spear in front of him, muttering something. The runes on the spear glowed brightly, and a silver spiritual shield formed before him. Flames pounced like a ferocious beast, impacting the shield with a crackling sound. The silver shield flickered and crackled.

Zhang Dabao knew he couldn't just sit there and wait for death. He shouted, and his spiritual power erupted, completely shattering the shield and dissipating the flames. He once again raised his spear and rushed towards Liu Pingping. This time, spiritual power was wrapped around the spear, and the tip of the spear split into several spear shadows, attacking Liu Pingping from different directions. Under the shadow of the spear, Liu Pingping seemed to have nowhere to escape.

Liu Pingping remained calm in the face of danger, a flicker of determination in her eyes. She suddenly threw the whip into the air, quickly forming hand seals with her hands and muttering an obscure incantation. The red whip spun rapidly in the air, instantly growing several times larger, like a giant red shield, completely enveloping her.

The spear's shadows rained down on the red whip-transformed shield, emitting a series of dense clashing sounds. Each impact sent ripples through the shield, but the whip-transformed shield was incredibly resilient, blocking this round of fierce attacks.

As the gun shadow dissipated, Liu Pingping recalled her whip, which returned to its original size. Like a ghost, she charged towards Zhang Dabao. The whip in her hand swung out red spiritual threads, which entangled Zhang Dabao like spider silk, attempting to restrict his movements.

Seeing this, Zhang Dabao hurriedly swung his spear, attempting to sever the approaching threads. However, these threads, seemingly fragile, were in fact incredibly tough, and each cut required a significant drain on his spiritual energy. While he was busy dealing with the threads, Liu Pingping approached, whipping him fiercely at the waist.

Zhang Dabao felt the sharp wind behind him and was startled. In the nick of time, he twisted his body, thrusting his spear back at an incredible angle, blocking his waist. Liu Pingping's whip lashed out against the spear shaft with a sharp snap. The powerful force numbed Zhang Dabao's arm, and he almost lost his grip on the spear.

Liu Pingping, taking advantage of the situation, raised her whip again, lashing at Zhang Dabao. Zhang Dabao gritted his teeth, channeling spiritual energy into his feet, and retreated violently, swinging his spear in a circle to protect himself. Liu Pingping's whip lashed out against the spear, sending sparks of spiritual energy flying, each one causing Zhang Dabao sharp pain in the palm of his hand.

As time went on, Zhang Dabao's strength gradually wore off, and his mana began to unravel. Liu Pingping seized the opportunity, and the red whip in her hand suddenly glowed brightly. With a fierce swing, the red whip, like a nimble red python, broke through the spear's defense and precisely wrapped around Zhang Dabao's right arm.

Liu Pingping pulled hard, and Zhang Dabao instantly lost his balance. Then, Liu Pingping spun around and whipped Zhang Dabao again. This time, Zhang Dabao was unable to resist and was thrown back, landing heavily on the edge of the ring. He struggled to stand, but it was difficult. His injuries made it impossible for him to fight again.