I transmigrated to a chaotic world and became the sole player.

"Lin Dong!"

A low gasp of surprise rose from the audience.

Lin Dong, a rising star among the younger generation of the Lin family, is at the peak of the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. His "Breaking Army Spear Technique" is fierce and domineering, earning him a renowned reputation within the inner sect. He is low-key and dislikes fighting, but his strength is not to be underestimated. In the previous melee and two rounds of combat, he defeated his enemies with a single spear thrust, displaying unwavering composure and unstoppable force, leaving a deep impression on everyone.

Lu Zhao, on the other hand, is a rising star who has swept through the battlefield with unstoppable force. Whether it was annihilating Yin Jiuyou with a single finger in a chaotic battle or effortlessly defeating a powerful enemy in a fight, he has demonstrated unfathomable strength and ruthless decisive methods.

This matchup between the two is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated duels of this round!

"Lin Dong..." Lu Zhao's gaze narrowed slightly. The feeling this person gave him was different from Qin Wuyai's flamboyant and domineering nature; it was a restrained sharpness, like a sword yet to be drawn, still until it moved, and then it would be earth-shattering. This was a formidable opponent.

"Junior Brother Lu, be careful. Lin Dong's spear technique is powerful and relentless, making him extremely difficult to deal with," Zhao Yan warned in a low voice, his tone filled with worry. Lin Dong is not comparable to the likes of Sun Hu or Han Li.

"Hmm." Lu Zhao nodded, his gaze growing increasingly calm. The stronger the opponent, the more it ignited his fighting spirit.

On the third arena, Lu Zhao and Lin Dong stood facing each other.

Lin Dong was tall and imposing, with a resolute face and bright, sharp eyes like cold stars. He carried a twelve-foot-long spear on his back, its shaft black with a single, cold glint at the tip that gleamed icy under the lamplight. His gaze towards Lu Zhao was calm yet solemn, devoid of contempt or hostility, only pure fighting spirit.

"Junior Brother Lu, please." Lin Dong clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice steady.

"Senior Brother Lin, please." Lu Zhao returned the greeting. He gave due respect to an opponent like Lin Dong.

The two fell silent, and the atmosphere instantly turned tense.

Lin Dong slowly drew the spear from his back and gripped it in his hand. The moment the spear touched his hand, his entire aura changed abruptly, transforming from his previous composure and restraint to a sharp and aggressive display of power! A fierce and unstoppable spear intent spread out, locking onto Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao remained expressionless as the aura of annihilation flowed slowly within his body. A desolate, ancient, and domineering aura also rose up, rivaling Lin Dong's spear intent. He did not take out any magical artifacts, but simply stood with his hands behind his back, yet the invisible pressure he exuded made the crowd below the stage feel their hearts tremble.

"What a powerful aura!" someone exclaimed from the audience.

"These two haven't even made a move yet, but their aura is already so astonishing!"

"Lin Dong's spear intent truly lives up to its reputation; it's unstoppable and invincible!"

"Lu Zhao's aura... seems more ancient, more domineering, carrying a... sense of destruction?"

On the high platform, several elders were also slightly moved.

"Lin Dong's 'Breaking Army Spear Intent' has become increasingly refined; he has already grasped its essence," an elder praised.

"Lu Zhao's aura is also quite extraordinary. It resembles a dragon but is not a dragon, carrying a sense of annihilation. It's strange." Another elder's gaze was profound.

"This battle is going to be interesting." Elder Yan stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes showing anticipation.

Lei Wanjun remained expressionless, his gaze sweeping over the two men, lost in thought.

On the arena, Lin Dong flicked his wrist, and the dark spear emitted a deep hum, its tip flashing with a cold light as it pointed at Lu Zhao.

"Junior Brother Lu, be careful!" Lin Dong shouted in a low voice and took a step forward!

This step, seemingly unremarkable, sent a muffled thud through the arena floor, as if trampled by a giant elephant. Lin Dong's figure, like an arrow released from a bow, instantly traversed several meters, his spear transforming into a black lightning bolt, carrying an unstoppable, all-consuming momentum, aimed straight at Lu Zhao's heart!

"Breaking Army - Straight Thrust!"

The gun was drawn, without wind or sound, only a cold glint rapidly magnified in Lu Zhao's eyes! Before the spear tip even arrived, the fierce and resolute intent of the spear had already stung Lu Zhao's skin!

Fast! Accurate! Ruthless! Simple and direct, yet containing extreme lethality!

A gasp of surprise rippled through the audience. Lin Dong's spear strike had reached a pinnacle of skill, perfectly blending speed, power, and momentum. An ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage 9 cultivator would likely be pierced through the heart before even having a chance to react!

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Zhao's eyes! Lin Dong's shot had ignited his intense fighting spirit!

He neither dodged nor retreated. At the very moment the spear tip touched his body, he pointed his fingers like a sword, a point of gray-gold light condensing at his fingertips, carrying a chilling sword intent capable of annihilating all things. Without flinching or avoiding, he pointed directly at the spear tip!

"The Sword of Annihilation!"

He wanted to use his finger against the gun! To break through the surface with a single point!

"He's courting death!" someone in the audience couldn't help but exclaim. To use flesh and blood to directly confront a spear of the high-grade magic weapon level, especially one that Lin Dong was about to unleash, wasn't that just courting death?

However, the next moment, a scene that left everyone dumbfounded appeared.

"bite--!"

A clear and melodious sound, like the clinking of gold and jade, resounded throughout the arena!

Lu Zhao's fingertip landed precisely on the tip of Lin Dong's spear!

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

The anticipated scene of Lu Zhao's fingers being pierced and his arm exploding did not occur. The seemingly indestructible spear tip stopped abruptly before Lu Zhao's fingertips! A point of grayish-gold light flashed at the point of contact between his fingertips and the spear tip, completely neutralizing the terrifying penetrating force!

Centered on Lu Zhao, an invisible wave of energy suddenly spread out, causing his green robe to flutter loudly. The arena floor beneath his feet cracked open in a spiderweb pattern, centered on him!

Lin Dong's pupils constricted sharply, and for the first time, shock appeared on his face. He felt as if his spear had pierced an ancient, unchanging mountain, unable to budge an inch! The recoil from the spear made his arm numb and his hand throb with pain!

"Such a powerful physique! Such pure sword intent!" Lin Dong was shocked. He had concentrated all his energy and spirit in this spear strike, combined with the "Breaking Army Spear Intent," and was confident that even a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of their cultivation wouldn't dare to take it head-on. But Lu Zhao not only took it, but he took it with a single finger, without a scratch!

Lu Zhao was also slightly shaken. The power of Lin Dong's spear strike far exceeded his expectations. The force emanating from the spear tip was like a raging torrent. If it weren't for the fact that the first level of his "Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique" was already solidified, his physical strength had increased dramatically, and the indestructible nature of the Annihilation Sword Intent, he might not have been able to withstand this attack. However, that was all.

"Senior Brother Lin, excellent marksmanship!" Lu Zhao praised, his fingertips gleaming with a gray-gold light as the sword intent of annihilation suddenly erupted!

"laugh--!"

A terrifying sword intent of destruction and annihilation surged upwards from the tip of the spear, rushing towards Lin Dong's arm!

Lin Dong's expression changed. He felt a deathly, icy aura emanating from the gun, making the blood in his arm holding the gun feel as if it were freezing, and even his spiritual energy circulation was stagnant! The "Breaking Army Spear Intent" contained in the gun showed signs of dissipating under the impact of this annihilating sword intent!

"Drink!" Lin Dong roared, his spiritual power surging wildly within him. A fierce and resolute will erupted, forcibly stabilizing his spear intent. At the same time, he flicked his wrist, and the spear swept horizontally like a dragon's tail, carrying immense force as it struck Lu Zhao's waist and abdomen! It was none other than "Sweeping Through a Thousand Armies" from the "Breaking Army Spear Technique"!

Instead of retreating, Lu Zhao advanced, moving like a ghost close to the sweeping spear, closing in on Lin Dong. At the same time, he made a fist with his left hand and punched Lin Dong's chest! The wind from the punch howled, and the air exploded!

Lin Dong remained calm in the face of danger, discarding his gun! He clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and a bright, earthen-yellow spiritual light shone forth, instantly condensing into a thick earthen wall that blocked his path! At the same time, he retreated rapidly, trying to create distance.

"Thick Earth Shield!" Someone in the audience recognized it as a secret defensive spell passed down by the Lin family, with extremely strong defensive capabilities.

However, Lu Zhao's fist had already arrived.

"boom--!"

The fist slammed solidly into the earthen wall. The thick earthen shield, which was strong enough to withstand a blow from a Foundation Establishment cultivator, shattered like paper before Lu Zhao's fist! Amidst the flying earth and stones, the force of the fist did not diminish, and it struck Lin Dong's crossed arms in a fierce block!

"Bang!"

A muffled thud. Lin Dong felt an indescribable force surge through him, his arms throbbing with pain as if they were broken, his protective aura shattering instantly. He was thrown backward as if struck by a savage beast, tumbling several times in the air before barely managing to regain his balance. He landed on the edge of the arena, staggering back several steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale.

He looked down at his trembling, throbbing arms, his eyes filled with disbelief. His thick earth shield couldn't even withstand a single punch from his opponent! Just how terrifying was Lu Zhao's physical strength?!

The audience was deathly silent.

Everyone was stunned by the lightning-fast exchange. From Lin Dong's fierce spear thrust to Lu Zhao's direct confrontation with a finger, and then to the close-quarters combat where Lu Zhao shattered Lin Dong's shield with a single punch, sending him flying... the entire process took only a few breaths! But the danger, the excitement, and the clash of power and skill within it all opened everyone's eyes and stirred their hearts!

"So...so strong!"

"Even Lin Dong's 'Breaking Army Spear' and 'Thick Earth Shield' couldn't stop it!"

"Is Lu Zhao's physical body made of a magical artifact?"

"That finger strike, that punch...it was too domineering!"

"Senior Brother Lin Dong... lost?"

On the high platform, several elders also showed astonishment. They knew Lin Dong's strength; he was definitely among the top in his level. Yet, in front of Lu Zhao, he had fallen into a complete disadvantage so quickly! The physical strength, the sword intent of annihilation, and the ghostly movement techniques that Lu Zhao displayed all amazed them.

"This boy is truly remarkable." Elder Yan clapped his hands in praise. "Lin Dong's spear technique has grasped the true meaning of 'Breaking Army,' and is unstoppable. However, he is restrained at every turn in the face of Lu Zhao's Annihilation Sword Intent and terrifying physical body. The saying 'One force can overcome ten techniques' is indeed true."

"His physical body is probably comparable to some Foundation Establishment cultivators who specialize in body refinement. That 'Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique' is indeed extraordinary." The gray-robed old man's eyes gleamed.

"The Sword Intent of Annihilation... This kind of sword intent is too bloodthirsty and needs to be guided, otherwise it is easy to go astray." The old-fashioned elder still frowned, but he could no longer deny Lu Zhao's strength.

On the arena, Lin Dong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. The fighting spirit in his eyes had not diminished; on the contrary, it had become even more intense. He reached out and summoned the spear that had fallen to the ground. With a hum, the spear flew back into his hand.

"Junior Brother Lu, impressive! I underestimated you." Lin Dong said in a deep voice, his voice somewhat weak but still powerful. "Next, I will use my strongest attack. If you can withstand it, I, Lin Dong, will willingly admit defeat!"

Looking into Lin Dong's eyes, Lu Zhao felt a surge of respect. This was a true martial artist, a pure cultivator. He nodded, "Senior Brother Lin, please."

Lin Dong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging blood and qi and the excruciating pain in his arm. He held the spear upright in front of him, gripped it with both hands, and poured all his spiritual power into the spear. The dark spear began to emit a hazy yellow light, and a heavy, desolate, and destructive aura slowly rose.

His entire being seemed to merge with the spear in his hand, transforming into a divine spear that seemed poised to pierce the heavens!

"The Lin family's 'Earth-Shattering Spear Technique'! This is the Lin family's ultimate skill, a low-grade Earth-rank spell!" A knowledgeable disciple in the audience exclaimed in surprise.

"Senior Brother Lin Dong has actually mastered the 'Earth-Shaking Spear'! It's said that this spear strike has the power to shake the earth!"

"Can Lu Zhao stop him?"

Everyone held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen.

Lu Zhao's expression also turned solemn. He could sense that Lin Dong's spear strike had concentrated all his essence, energy, and spirit, making it far more powerful than before. However, he felt no fear; instead, a strong sense of anticipation rose within him. Perfect timing! He could test the power of the second level of the "Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique," "Transforming Qi into Dragons"!

He held nothing back, unleashing the Nine Dragons Qi Control Technique within his body at full speed. Within his dantian, the dragon-shaped spiritual energy, interwoven with dark gold and grayish-white, let out a silent roar, surging forth along his meridians and rushing towards his right fist. Simultaneously, the Annihilation Sword Intent in his sea of ​​consciousness was also activated, a wisp of gray light merging into his spiritual power.

Lu Zhao slowly raised his right fist. The dark gold and grayish-white light on his fist grew stronger and stronger, faintly condensing into a blurry dragon-shaped phantom that coiled around his arm. Although the phantom was blurry, it exuded a terrifying aura of vastness, antiquity, dominance, and annihilation, as if an ancient dragon was about to awaken!

"What...is that?!" Everyone below the stage was horrified when they sensed that aura! Even the elders on the high platform were moved!

"A dragon-shaped phantom? He really mastered the second level of the Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique?!" Elder Yan's eyes blazed with dazzling light.

"Such pure dragon energy! Such domineering fist intent! This boy is truly remarkable!" The gray-robed elder couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"This punch... is no small matter!" Even Lei Wanjun's eyes flashed with surprise.

On the stage, both of their auras had reached their peak!

"Earthshattering—" Lin Dong enunciated each word clearly, his voice booming like thunder on the arena. His spear shone brightly with a golden light, its tip trembling and emitting a whistling sound as if even space itself was being torn apart!

"Break!" As he uttered the last word, Lin Dong's arm muscles bulged and veins stood out. With all his might, he thrust the spear in his hand out fiercely!

"Buzz—!"

The spear flew from his hand, transforming into a streak of earthy yellow light, carrying a terrifying power that could shake the earth and destroy everything. It tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistle, and shot towards Lu Zhao like lightning! Wherever it passed, the arena floor was plowed into a deep trench!

At the same time, Lu Zhao also made a move.

He took a step forward, and the arena floor cracked beneath his feet! His right fist, wreathed in a blurry dragon shadow, slammed out!

"Dragon Form—Annihilation!"

There were no fancy moves, no complicated variations, only pure power and ultimate destruction! As the fist was thrown, a faint dragon's roar echoed, and space trembled! A fist aura interwoven with dark gold and grayish-white energy shot out of the hand, swelled in the wind, and transformed into a blurry dragon shadow several meters long. It bared its fangs and claws, carrying a terrifying will to annihilate all things, roaring as it charged towards that earthen-yellow startled figure!

One shot, one punch.

Firstly, it is heavy and vast, destroying the earth.

One is domineering and desolate, tearing apart the heavens.

Amidst the shocked, expectant, and incredulous gazes of everyone, two terrifying attacks collided violently in the center of the arena!

"Boom!!!!!"

The earth-shattering roar made the entire training ground tremble! The protective light barrier around the arena shook violently, rippling with dense waves, as if it were about to shatter at any moment!

A blinding light instantly engulfed everything! A terrifying energy storm raged wildly from the point of impact, carving deep craters into the arena floor and sending debris flying everywhere!

The disciples who were close to the stage were blown about by the violent shockwave, staggering and retreating, their faces filled with horror!

On the high platform, several elders worked together to reinforce the protective barriers of the arena, thus preventing energy leakage.

The light lasted for several breaths before gradually fading away.

The smoke and dust slowly settled.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the center of the arena.

In the center of the arena, a large pit, several meters in diameter and a foot deep, appeared. The pit was charred black and wisps of smoke were rising from it.

At the edge of the pit, Lin Dong knelt on one knee, supporting himself with his spear. His face was deathly pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his chest heaving violently, and his breath weak and feeble. A tiny crack appeared at the tip of the spear in his hand! He looked up at the other side, his eyes filled with shock, bitterness, and a hint of… relief.

Opposite him stood Lu Zhaozhuo, his blue robe slightly dusty, but his posture was upright and his breathing steady. Only the dragon shadow entwined on his right fist had dissipated, leaving a faint bloodstain on the surface of his fist, which healed instantly. Clearly, although he had gained the upper hand in that exchange of blows, he was not entirely unharmed, though his injuries were extremely minor.

Sit down!

Silence! Deathly silence!

Everyone was deeply shocked by this earth-shattering duel!

Lin Dong's earth-shattering spear strike was powerful enough to threaten a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak! Yet Lu Zhao's dragon-shaped fist actually shattered it! Moreover, it seemed to have left some power unused!

Just what kind of monster is Lu Zhao?! Just how powerful is he?!

After a long while, Lin Dong stood up with difficulty, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and bowed deeply to Lu Zhao.

"Junior Brother Lu's strength is extraordinary. Lin Dong... is completely convinced. I concede defeat."

His voice was a little hoarse, but it rang out clearly in the silent arena, filled with heartfelt admiration.

Lu Zhao returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Senior Brother Lin's spear skills are superb. I was lucky to win by one move. You are too kind to me."

He knew that Lin Dong hadn't used any forbidden techniques or trump cards, and that he himself had also held back. But that one strike was enough to decide the outcome. Lin Dong was a worthy opponent.

"Lu Zhao wins the third arena!" The referee's voice trembled slightly as he announced loudly. Clearly, even he was still shaken by the earth-shattering collision just now.

A thunderous roar of exclamations and discussions erupted from the audience!

"We won! Lu Zhao won again!"

"Even Senior Brother Lin Dong was defeated! His Earth-Shaking Spear couldn't withstand a single punch from him!"

"That punch... was it a dragon? I think I saw a dragon's shadow!"

"That's incredible! Lu Zhao's strength is definitely enough to compete for a top-five spot, or even a top-three position!"

Qin Wuyai's expression grew even more grim...

"This is going to be interesting! Lu Zhao and Qin Wuyai are bound to clash!"

Lu Zhao calmly stepped off the stage, greeted by the excited gazes of Zhao Yan and Li Yue, as well as Ye Qingyi's beautiful eyes that sparkled with admiration.

"Junior Brother Lu, you're amazing! Even Lin Dong was defeated by you!" Zhao Yan exclaimed excitedly, gesturing wildly.

"That punch was earth-shattering," Li Yue exclaimed sincerely.

Ye Qingyi gave Lu Zhao a deep look and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Lu, congratulations. However, the more strength you reveal, the more prepared Qin Wuyai will be."

Lu Zhao nodded: "I know. But some methods must be used." He looked at Qin Wuyai, whose face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water, not far away, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

So what if he exposes his strength? What he wants is to crush all his opponents with absolute power! Qin Wuyai is just a stumbling block among them.

After this battle, Lu Zhao's prestige reached a new height. Even a powerhouse like Lin Dong was defeated by him; who would dare to underestimate him now? He used his fists to etch the impression of invincibility into everyone's hearts!

The battles to come will be even more intense, because those remaining are truly formidable. The distance to the top twenty is drawing ever closer.

Lu Zhao sat down cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing. The battle with Lin Dong had taken a toll on him, especially the final punch, "Dragon-Shaped Annihilation," which had almost drained 30% of his spiritual power. He needed to recover as soon as possible.

Not far away, Qin Wuyai stared intently at Lu Zhao, the killing intent in his eyes almost tangible. Lu Zhao's displayed strength far exceeded his expectations. But this only strengthened his resolve to eliminate Lu Zhao. If this boy wasn't removed, the consequences would be endless!

"Lu Zhao...you must die!" In Qin Wuyai's heart, a frenzied killing intent, like a venomous snake, was gnawing at his reason.

The third round of battles continued. But everyone's attention seemed to be drawn to that earth-shattering punch just now. The following battles, although exciting, felt like something was missing.

When the third round was over, out of 250 people, half were eliminated again, leaving 125 people.

"Rest for two hours. After two hours, the fourth round of battles will begin to determine the top sixty-three." Lei Wanjun's voice pulled everyone back to reality from their shock.

The selection process has entered its most intense phase. Every match will be a tough battle.

And the inevitable battle between Lu Zhao and Qin Wuyai seems to be drawing ever closer.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating what kind of earth-shattering battle would erupt when these two fierce tigers met.