Surviving in a world of demons and monsters to achieve martial arts sainthood

"The fourth match is between Shen Lian and Lin Feng. Please come to the stage."

As Qin Feng announced the fourth match, Shen Lian and Lin Feng almost simultaneously stepped onto the stage.

All eyes were on the two of them.

Who do you think will win?

"Lin Feng is ruthless and has rich combat experience. He defeated Zhao Tiezhu in just three moves. His strength should not be underestimated."

"Shen Lian's swordsmanship has reached a high level of mastery. He easily defeated Lü Lang. I have high hopes for Shen Lian."

"The two are probably evenly matched, and the outcome is hard to predict."

The newly appointed Demon Suppressors began to whisper among themselves.

Zhou Wu looked at Zhao Shan and asked in a low voice, "Who does the commander-in-chief think will win?"

Zhao Shan glanced at the two who had stepped onto the stage and said, "Shen Lian and Lin Feng are both very strong; either one could win."

Zhao Shan was well aware of the two men's strengths. Shen Lian had a solid foundation, his swordsmanship was already at a high level, and his understanding of internal force far surpassed that of his peers. Before joining the Demon Suppression Division, Lin Feng had roamed the martial world and possessed combat experience that ordinary people lacked.

Qin Feng laughed and said, "I'd like to see what kind of sparks the two of you will create."

On the arena, Shen Lian and Lin Feng stood facing each other.

Sunlight streamed through the clouds, casting the shadows of the two people on the ground.

[Combat Strength]: 26~34

This is Lin Feng's combat power data. Among all the newly promoted Demon Suppressors, Lin Feng's combat power is definitely among the top.

[Host]: Shen Lian

[Realm]: Body Tempering Realm (3/10)

[Combat Strength]: 28~36

[Martial Arts]: Tiger-Taming Stance (Mastery) (6/10), Demon-Subduing Blade Technique (Mastery) (2/10)

Skill Points: 0

During this period, Shen Lian's strength improved significantly, and he successfully broke through to the third level of cultivation. Both the "Tiger Subduing Stake" and the "Demon Subduing Blade Technique" reached the Great Perfection stage.

Lin Feng looked at Shen Lian and said coldly, "Shen Lian, your swordsmanship is indeed excellent. Unfortunately, you are destined to lose today."

Shen Lian chuckled and said, "You'd better have the ability to defeat me."

"Then let's see who's the best." Lin Feng's eyes suddenly turned sharp.

"start!"

Qin Feng announced the start, and the gong immediately rang out.

Lin Feng moved, his figure shooting out like an arrow released from a bow, the long sword in his hand transforming into a cold light, aiming straight for Shen Lian's throat.

A sharp gust of wind rushed towards him, causing the stray hairs on Shen Lian's forehead to flutter wildly.

Shen Lian's pupils contracted slightly, and his "Tiger-Taming Stance" footwork shifted rapidly. His body swayed backward like a willow in the wind, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

The blade grazed Shen Lian's shoulder, tearing a small piece of the flying fish robe fabric.

Lin Feng pressed his advantage relentlessly, flicking his wrist to change his longsword from a slash to a cut, sweeping across Shen Lian's waist and abdomen. His moves flowed smoothly, clearly the result of countless hours of practice.

Shen Lian's blood and qi surged, and he unleashed the "Mountain-Splitting Style," slashing out with his longsword to intercept Lin Feng's blade.

clang!

An extremely domineering force emanated from the blade, flowing through it into the meridians of his arm. Shen Lian's heart tightened, and he quickly circulated his qi and blood to neutralize the force.

"What domineering sword force!" Shen Lian thought to himself in surprise.

Lin Feng's strike just now contained extremely strong force, but fortunately his blood and qi were abundant, otherwise he would have had a hard time resisting it.

Li Hu gasped, "Lin Feng's swordsmanship is incredibly domineering."

Chen Yun frowned: "Lin Feng's swordsmanship has the characteristics of a martial arts style."

Wang Lin said in a deep voice, "Before joining the Demon Suppression Division, Lin Feng had roamed the martial world and has a wealth of practical experience. Brother Shen, it won't be so easy for you to defeat Lin Feng."

Everyone's attention was focused on the battle on the arena.

Shen Lian and Lin Feng are both outstanding among the newly appointed Demon Suppressors, possessing formidable strength. Everyone is eager to see who will emerge victorious in their battle.

Lin Feng stared at Shen Lian. His sword energy was specifically designed to break through the body's protective qi and blood, and ordinary second-level martial artists would have no chance of resisting it.

Shen Lian was able to easily resolve it, clearly indicating that his foundation in qi and blood far surpassed that of ordinary people.

"Again!"

Lin Feng let out a low shout, took several steps forward, and charged towards Shen Lian with his sword. He leaped up and slashed down with his long sword.

It is the "Mountain Splitting Style" from the "Demon Subduing Blade Technique".

Shen Lian unleashed a series of "Tiger-Taming Stance" footwork steps, rushing forward like a swimming dragon, dodging Lin Feng's attack.

He then unleashed three consecutive slashes with his longsword, the "Wave-Slaying Style" delivering a continuous and powerful force.

clang!clang!clang!

With three crisp sounds in succession, Lin Feng was forced back by Shen Lian, his arm going numb from the impact.

"It seems I really underestimated you. Let me see just how strong you really are," Lin Feng said in a deep voice.

He then took a step forward, and the bluestone slab beneath his feet shattered. He charged out like a tiger descending a mountain, his sword stance suddenly changing as he slashed at Shen Lian.

This time, his sword strikes were even faster, his longsword transforming into a sky full of sword shadows, completely enveloping Shen Lian's vital points.

The blades flashed like rain, dense and impenetrable!

This strike was incredibly fast, a technique Lin Feng had honed in his battles in the martial world.

"What a sharp knife!"

"It's impossible to tell which strike is a feint and which is a real attack!"

"Shen Lian is in danger!"

Upon seeing this, the audience couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Faced with Lin Feng's attack, Shen Lian retreated like a leaf in the wind, while simultaneously sweeping his longsword horizontally, using the "Mountain-Splitting Style" to block Lin Feng's longsword.

The two long swords clashed, sparks flying everywhere.

Lin Feng snorted coldly, suddenly taking a few steps back before regaining his footing: "You do have some strength, but that was just a test."

After saying that, Lin Feng's aura suddenly changed.

The martial arts mark between his eyebrows suddenly lit up, and his blood and qi surged, forming a faint halo on his body.

This is a sign that a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm has pushed their Qi and blood circulation to the limit!

"Lin Feng is actually at the third level of the Body Tempering Realm?" someone in the audience exclaimed.

Many newly appointed Demon Suppression Envoys have only been in the Demon Suppression Division for a few months, yet Lin Feng has actually broken through to the third level of the Body Tempering Realm, which is truly astonishing.

"Shen Lian, if this is all you've got, then this is the end of it for today." Lin Feng slowly raised his sword, pointing it at Shen Lian not far away.

The next moment, Lin Feng moved swiftly, leaving a trail of afterimages on the arena.

"So fast!" Li Hu's pupils shrank suddenly.

Chen Yun clenched her fists and exclaimed, "Senior Brother Shen, be careful!"

Shen Lian felt himself being locked onto by a sharp killing intent. The martial arts mark between his eyebrows lit up, and his body spun rapidly like a top, dodging Lin Feng's full-force attack.

Bang!

Lin Feng slashed his sword onto the arena, splitting the bluestone slab and sending fragments flying. He then used the momentum to twist his waist and slashed his long sword down angrily at Shen Lian.

Shen Lian stepped into the "Tiger-Taming Stance" footwork, his figure as strong as a bamboo in the wind, and suddenly retreated, the blade grazing past his face.

Thirty moves had passed in the blink of an eye. The two figures crisscrossed and flew on the arena, their swords flashing and their energy overflowing.

Lin Feng's swordsmanship was ruthless, each move deadly, his attacks as fierce as a storm.

Shen Lian remained calm, his long sword flashing repeatedly, deflecting every single killing move from Lin Feng.

Unable to break through Lin Feng's defenses, the ferocity in Lin Feng's eyes intensified.

He believed his strength was unmatched among the newly appointed Demon Suppressors, and last night he even planned to easily secure a spot today and go to Qingzhou Prefecture to show off his skills.

But Shen Lian in front of him steadily withstood all of his attacks.

"Shen Lian, you do have some skill, but unfortunately, there can only be one winner today, and that is me!"

Lin Feng let out a low shout, then took a step forward. The bluestone slab under his feet cracked inch by inch, and three afterimages appeared on the arena, attacking Shen Lian from different directions!

"Triple afterimage!"

"This is the renowned 'Phantom Step' in the martial arts world, capable of creating two clones to confuse the opponent. Lin Feng has actually mastered the 'Phantom Step'?"

The audience gasped in surprise at the sight.

Shen Lian frowned slightly, sensing the changes in the arena.

"left!"

Shen Lian spun around quickly, his longsword transforming into a silver streak as he unleashed a horizontal slash, the "Mountain-Splitting Style," aimed directly at his opponent.

clang!

The two long swords clashed, and the sound of metal striking metal echoed throughout the arena.

The other two afterimages vanished instantly, revealing Lin Feng's true form. He stared at Shen Lian in astonishment: "How did you figure that out?"

"Your qi and blood fluctuations are too obvious," Shen Lian said calmly, his eyes turning sharp. "Now it's my turn."

Having said that, he shot out like an arrow, gripping his long sword tightly in his hand, and unleashed several moves of the "Demon Subduing Sword Technique" in succession.

Lin Feng hastily defended himself, retreating several steps. The force transmitted from the blade grew stronger with each strike, causing his tiger's mouth to split open and blood to drip down the hilt.

"How could this be..." Lin Feng gritted his teeth and steadied himself.

Shen Lian moved like a dragon, closing in on Lin Feng and unleashing a series of "Wave-Slaying" strikes, completely blocking Lin Feng's escape routes.

Lin Feng's expression changed drastically. The three moves of the "Demon Subduing Blade Technique" were perfectly connected in Shen Lian's hands.

"break!"

Lin Feng roared, his blood and qi surging, and the martial arts mark between his eyebrows blazed brightly. He gripped his sword with both hands and unleashed a powerful "Mountain Splitting Strike" to strike down on Lin Feng.

This strike embodied all his power!

The wind howled, and the energy was as powerful as a fierce sword!

clang!

A metallic clang rang out on the arena.

A spiraling force emanated from the blade, causing Lin Feng's entire arm to go numb. The longsword flew from his hand and fell to the edge of the arena.

Lin Feng was forced to retreat repeatedly. After he steadied himself, he looked down at his right hand, where his tiger's mouth was cracked and blood was gushing out and dripping onto the ground.

"Shen Lian wins the fourth match!" Qin Feng announced loudly.

Zhao Shan stepped onto the stage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below: "Shen Lian, Li Hu, Chen Yun, and Wang Lin have secured their spots in the 'Rising Star Competition.' The fifth spot will be decided among Liu Hong, Zhang Kai, Sun Tao, and Lin Feng."

The loser's bracket match began quickly, with Liu Hong, Zhang Kai, Sun Tao, and Lin Feng battling it out to determine the last spot.

Shen Lian looked at Lin Feng and the other three. Among them, Lin Feng was the strongest, and it was highly likely that the fifth spot would be taken by Lin Feng.

After several matches, Raymond Lam emerged victorious from the loser's bracket and won a spot in the "Rookie Challenge".

"Lin Feng is really something else, he actually fought his way back from the loser's bracket," Li Hu clicked his tongue in amazement.

Chen Yun said, "Lin Feng's strength is not weak, but he just ran into Senior Brother Shen. Otherwise, he could have obtained a spot directly as well."

With the selection process concluded, the five representatives from Qinghe County to participate in the "New Talent Competition" in Qingzhou Prefecture have been officially confirmed: Shen Lian, Lin Feng, Li Hu, Chen Yun, and Wang Lin.

Zhao Shan looked at the five people in front of him and said in a deep voice, "Seven days from now, the five of you will set off with me for Qingzhou Prefecture. In these seven days, prepare well and adjust your condition. Qingzhou Prefecture is not like Qinghe County. It is a gathering place for the young talents of the seven counties and three prefectures of Qingzhou, including many geniuses at the fourth and fifth levels of the Body Tempering Realm."

"Yes!" the five answered in unison.