With a whistle from the referee, a new round of the competition began amidst great anticipation.

Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian), dressed in a simple yet dignified battle outfit, stepped onto the arena, her eyes seemingly filled with confidence for the upcoming battle.

Her opponent, Jiang Xiaohui, was the beloved daughter of the richest man in Guiyun City. Her gorgeous clothes could not hide her forthright manner. She smiled and gave Lu Lingxi a humble bow, and her eyes revealed a bit of playfulness, making her seem very friendly.

"I've heard that you're only ten years old and already have such skill; it's truly admirable. But if you lose later, don't cry and say that your older sister bullied you, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) smiled faintly and treated him with the same courtesy.

"Thank you for your kindness, sister. However, since I am standing here, it is to exchange skills with heroes from all walks of life. Please do not be modest and let me witness your true skills."

After speaking, Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) trembled slightly, and the powerful spiritual energy in her body, which was at the second level of Martial Grandmaster, was cleverly compressed to the level of the fourth level of Martial Master, making her equal to Jiang Xiaohui's cultivation.

As the match began, Jiang Xiaohui took the initiative, drawing her longsword with lightning speed and aiming straight for Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian)'s face.

Faced with this swift attack, Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) simply smiled calmly, gently raising her longsword to counter Jiang Xiaohui's offensive with softness.

Her movements were light and precise, as if every sword strike was just right, without any excess.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaohui's eyes flashed with surprise, and she then unleashed a sharp sword aura, attempting to launch another attack.

However, this sword energy was also skillfully neutralized by Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) with her exquisite footwork and swordsmanship.

She moved like a ghost across the arena, using the Mysterious Step to instantly appear behind Jiang Xiaohui. With a gentle push, she sent Jiang Xiaohui flying several meters away.

In their first encounter, Jiang Xiaohui felt unprecedented pressure and shock.

She had never imagined that an opponent of equal caliber could so easily evade all her attacks. She couldn't help but abandon her previous contempt and begin to concentrate fully on the battle to come.

Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) appeared more composed. She smiled slightly and pointed her sword directly at Jiang Xiaohui's face.

"Sister, now it's my turn to attack."

Before she finished speaking, her sword had already shot out like lightning, so fast that it was impossible to keep up.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaohui hurriedly dodged, but it was too late.

Lu Lingxi Yao's (Leng Aotian) sword contained sword energy far exceeding her own strength, making it impossible for her to defend against. With a loud "bang," Jiang Xiaohui was struck by a powerful force, lost her balance, and ultimately fell off the stage.

At that moment, the audience seemed to freeze in time, their eyes wide with disbelief.

A brief silence fell over the entire arena, followed by bursts of exclamations and discussions.

"Isn't this young man the peerless genius who was tested as a nine-star Spirit Master on the day of registration, and who also possesses talents in the fire, wood, and lightning elements?"

A voice, trembling slightly, broke the silence in the crowd, as if revealing an astonishing secret.

These words immediately resonated with those around them, who nodded in agreement, their faces filled with surprise and excitement.

"Yes, yes, I remember now. I was there that day, and I still vaguely remember the boy's dazzling appearance. He was simply unforgettable!"

"This is more than unforgettable; it's simply unbelievable! Not only does he possess three types of spiritual power, but he has also reached the ninth level of a Spirit Master. One of these types is the rare lightning-type spiritual power, which is already astonishing. Now, he has also displayed breathtaking martial arts skills. Spiritual power and martial power, two cultivation systems that were originally considered completely different, have been perfectly integrated in him." An old man stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Yes, since ancient times, spiritual and martial arts have been separated. Countless geniuses and talents have spent their entire lives choosing only one to cultivate, unable to cross that invisible boundary. But he, as if defying fate, broke through this thousand-year-old shackle and achieved the feat of cultivating both spiritual and martial arts!"

"It's been so many years since such a genius has appeared on the mainland. Today, we are fortunate enough to witness it with our own eyes in Guiyun City. It would be worth dying for!"

Those around them echoed their sentiments, their faces beaming with immense pride and honor.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the podium was equally enthusiastic.

The mentor who had tested Lu Lingxi during the registration process was now smiling so hard that his eyes were almost slits.

He secretly rejoiced, never expecting that he would encounter such an amazing talent when he was just in Guiyun City to carry out an ordinary recruitment mission.

"Hahahaha, this time, I've finally brought back a great treasure for the academy!"

Thinking of this, he felt as if he could already see the future, the era that belonged to the young man—Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian).

Lu Lingxi Yao (Leng Aotian) had a face as cold as jade, as if nothing in the world could stir the ripples in her heart. Although the exclamations of the audience around her rose and fell like a surging tide, they turned into nothingness in her ears.

She slowly walked off the stage and came to Jiang Xiaohui, her eyes full of sincerity and apology. She bowed slightly and spoke in a clear and earnest voice.

"Sister, I was very offensive during the competition just now. It was unintentional. I hope you can forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaohui laughed heartily, patted Lu Lingxi Yao's shoulder, and looked at her with admiration and respect.

"What are you saying, little brother? Your strength is the best proof. I accept my defeat wholeheartedly! The world is a long road. If I ever set foot in Yanjing, I'm hoping you can show me the prosperity and splendor of the capital."

"Okay, it's a deal. I'll be waiting for you in Yanjing."

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