One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Ma Long was still basking in the satisfaction of persuading Zhang Lingyu when the other party suddenly attacked.

Zhang Lingyu, you really like to use sneak attacks, don't you!

"Damn it! Zhang Lingyu!!"

Ma Long blocked again with his arm bent, but got hit in the face in the same spot.

I felt extremely cold and damp all over, and it was very uncomfortable!

Ma Long suddenly realized that Yin versus Yang was the problem. Since the Water Dirty Thunder was so difficult to deal with, could he use Yang energy to resolve it?

He finally realized that, in addition to fire, he was also skilled in lightning!

"The character '震' (zhen) draws lightning into the body!"

Malone made a bold attempt, using his own masculine lightning to attack the cold, damp, dirty lightning within his body.

It really worked wonders!

A tingling sensation spread from head to toe, finally eliminating the bone-chilling cold of the mine.

Ma Long manipulated the stone dragon beneath his feet to create distance between himself and Zhang Lingyu, preventing another sneak attack.

"Master Ma Long!"

I know you can't understand me, but this is the real me!

Insidious, backstabbing—that's the true purpose of using a dirty water mine!

Zhang Lingyu spoke warmly, making it hard to believe that the cold, damp, black, sticky liquid was coming from him.

"Master Lingyu! There's no need for that!"

You don't think you're the only one who can use lightning, do you?

"The character '乾' signifies the ever-moving nature of heaven; a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement and break through obstacles!"

The Qian Palace represents masculinity. Ma Long used this technique to see his opponent's movements clearly and prevent Zhang Lingyu from continuing to launch sneak attacks.

"The character 'Zhen' signifies the interaction of Yin and Yang, and the thunder that shakes across ten thousand miles!"

Since Li Huo was countered by Shui Zang Lei, Ma Long decided to unleash his powerful and masculine Lei Zhen!

A bolt from the blue struck, and a deafening thunderclap startled everyone present.

Malone's methods are truly remarkable; is this what a warlock is all about?

The bright sunshine was enough to summon such intense lightning!

Zhang Lingyu manipulated the pitch-black, dirty lightning liquid, surging towards Ma Long, but it was all blocked by the bright lightning.

"hehe!

It's unbelievable that Master Ma Long can use lightning techniques so skillfully!

I admire you!

Seeing that his attack was blocked, Zhang Lingyu temporarily stopped his offensive.

"As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement; as earth's nature is receptive, a gentleman should cultivate virtue and bear all things with magnanimity."

Master Ma Long, you're hinting at something in your words!

Do you expect me to be upright and honest, and to emulate the ways of a gentleman?

"Ha! You're only just realizing it?"

Malone sneered. He had only recently discovered that adding words when casting spells made it difficult for the opponent to time the spell, thus confusing them.

In fact, the Feng Hou Qi Ju spellcasting is different from other Dun Jia spells; it does not require reciting the complete spell name.

As long as the four discs are rotated correctly, the spell can be released with the help of Qi and a thought!

There's no need to chant any spells at all. Marlon likes to chant them, but it's purely for fun!

"Master Ma Long, it was a pleasure to have a match with you. I have benefited greatly from it!"

I…

"In the northern, deep pools, the water is murky, and shadows of thunder lurk within!"

When Ma Long was caught off guard, Zhang Lingyu launched his strongest attack, which was also his trump card!

Dirty Water, Shadow Thunder!

Zhang Lingyu unleashed a torrent of Qi, recklessly expending it, causing the pitch-black lightning liquid that filled the area to rise into the air and attack Ma Long.

Malone had no way to dodge; there were water-based mines everywhere!

Holy crap! You attacked me again!

Not only is the water dirty, but so is the heart!

"Zhang Lingyu!!"

The character "震" (zhen) signifies that all the thunder and lightning in this world are at my disposal!

Let this most awe-inspiring thunder shatter the darkness!

Ma Long's roar was deafening to everyone present!

Thunder rumbled between heaven and earth, and a giant thunder dragon coiled in mid-air.

"Ah! He...he's absolutely terrifying!"

"I won't face him, I can't look him in the eyes!"

……

As Zhang Lingyu launched his sneak attack, Ma Long also released a large amount of his Qi, unleashing his strongest attack.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the clear sky. Bolts of lightning gathered here and, at Ma Long's command, struck straight down at Zhang Lingyu below!

"Uh... Oh! Pfft..."

Zhang Lingyu's Water-Dirty Thunder attack vanished instantly, his strongest strike was thwarted.

While he was still in shock, the remaining lightning came to his side and scorched him to a crisp!

His Taoist robe was tattered, revealing his fair and delicate skin underneath, and he collapsed weakly to the ground.

"The Feng Hou Qi Men Formation, disperse!"

Ma Long, also panting heavily, wiped the sweat from his forehead, ignored Zhang Lingyu, and left the scene.

"In the semifinals, Ma Long will defeat Zhang Lingyu!"

Wow! Brother Long, this is amazing!

That move you just made was so cool!

"Ma Long's strength is unfathomable! He has few rivals among the younger generation!"

"Yes, this kid's innate life cultivation is so strong, it's at least equivalent to twenty years of hard work for others!"

"Why?! Heaven is unjust! Heaven is unjust!"

……

The spectators were treated to a good show, as they were in a relatively forward viewing area.

Chen Jinkui, the sect leader of the Shuzi Sect, gathered together with his deputy sect leader, elders, protectors, disciples, and grand-disciples, totaling several hundred people.

This stirred up a hornet's nest, and almost all the elites of the Shuzi Sect came out. Lu Jin personally inquired about the matter and was only relieved after confirming that they were all there to learn.

They were also instructed to leave the mountain immediately after the conference and not to let personal grudges linger on Longhu Mountain.

"Xiaochun, did you record Master Ma Long's match just now?"

Videos, picture books, quotes, every move, every smile—nothing can be overlooked!

Get it sorted out as soon as possible!

"Yes, Sect Master!"

But Master Ma's moves are so strange!

Each move is instantaneous, but the names are all so long.

"There are even some profanities, should we add those too?"

"Idiot! It must remain exactly as it was!"

Anyone who dares to arbitrarily modify Master Ma's quotes, I'll break their legs!

What do you know!

Without complex incantations and movements, how could such powerful force be generated!

He's simply a genius; he was born for the art!

He came to save the world!

It's such a pity! I couldn't meet the master on Longhu Mountain.

But that’s fine!

To approach a master so hastily is blasphemy!

I hereby issue this order: no one is permitted to contact Master Malone for any reason or in any form, and no one is allowed to interfere with the Master's life!

Let me prepare further, and then I'll personally visit the master!

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Last time, the disciples made a mistake and accidentally took pictures of Master Ma Long taking a bath. You asked us to take immediate action to salvage the situation.

We plan to create a 'Master Malone emerging from the bath' painting, and we have your permission.

We've completed most of it, but there are still some unclear parts that we're hesitant to write about.

"Please, Sect Leader, add the finishing touches!"

"Um!

You kids are so clumsy, it's good that you didn't dare to scribble anything!

The key parts must be personally written by me to show respect for the master.

We must both respect objective facts and, as far as possible, highlight and praise the master's heroic spirit!

You still have a lot to learn!

"Yes, yes, yes!" The disciples and their followers dared not object and could only agree.

After Chen Jinkui had walked away, he said, "Hey! I'm telling you, Brother Chun!"

What's wrong with our sect leader, Master Kui'er?

I can tell he's sick!