Pang Li's spiritual energy enveloped his longsword, which glowed with a crimson hue.

 

It seemed that even with a Heavenly Spirit Root, Pang Li's talent was not exceptionally high.

 

Li Guanqi sneered coldly, his sword thrusting out in rapid succession!

 

Clang, clang, clang!!

 

Each thrust was as swift as lightning, and in the span of a single breath, he managed to land two strikes at the weak points of his opponent's sword.

 

The original slashing sword moves were abruptly interrupted.

 

Dozens of fierce sword techniques failed to come anywhere close to Li Guanqi.

 

Pang Li, frantic and flustered, was riddled with openings in Li Guanqi's eyes.

 

Clang!!

 

As the fierce attacks were exhausted, the crowd below watched in a daze.

 

After forcing Li Guanqi back with a strike, Pang Li's gaze shifted from disdain to solemnity.

 

After a brief exchange, he realized that his opponent's strength was undoubtedly superior!

 

Li Guanqi, with a single hand, flourished his sword and mocked, "Is this the extent of your strength?"

 

"I'm hardly entertained."

 

Thud!!

 

The flagstone beneath Li Guanqi's feet suddenly shattered, and like a leopard, he burst forth with explosive speed!

 

His movement technique, Lightning Flash, quietly activated.

 

With terrifying speed, he was almost instantly in front of Pang Li!

 

By the time Pang Li reacted, Li Guanqi was already three feet in front of him!

 

A cold gleam flashed across his eyes, and Pang Li could only rely on instinct to parry with his sword!

 

But how could Li Guanqi's sword be so easily blocked?

 

The longsword, like a cunning serpent, changed its strike from a thrust to a wraparound!

 

Pfft!!

 

Sword light flickered, and three consecutive thrusts pierced through Pang Li's body!!

 

Pang Li's hands repeated the previous sword moves, his Primordial Energy surging with a magnificent momentum.

 

However, this time Li Guanqi simply stood in place, casually stepping forward.

 

Before Pang Li could strike, Li Guanqi cut with his sword each time!!

 

And each strike carried the weight of a thousand pounds!

 

The terrifying force and the rapidity of the attacks forced Pang Li to interrupt his own sword technique.

 

Bang, bang!

 

Bang!!

 

Pang Li's figure began to retreat continuously, each step crushing a large flagstone.

 

The audience below swallowed hard, as it was clear that the two combatants were not on the same level of strength.

 

Pang Li, having executed the Fiery Sword Technique twice in a row, had already expended a great deal of Primordial Energy.

 

In contrast, Li Guanqi's breathing rhythm had not changed from beginning to end.

 

Moreover, Li Guanqi's stance was extremely stable, and his control over his body was unparalleled.

 

Disciples of the Purple Sun Hall even began to suspect that Pang Li was deliberately holding back.

 

In their eyes, Pang Li's sword strikes were tentative, and he had to defend before his longsword could fully strike.

 

On the vast stage, all could see was Li Guanqi, alone with his sword, advancing relentlessly.

 

Opposite him was Pang Li, who kept retreating.

 

Bang!!

 

Li Guanqi kicked Pang Li several feet away, his eyes cold as he spoke in a low voice.

 

"Is this really all the strength you have?"

 

"Or is this reckless arrogance just a display of your Purple Sun Hall discipleship?"

 

Pang Li's chest caved in, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

 

His vitality was waning, and his eyes were filled with rage.

 

Li Guanqi stood just three feet away, yet Pang Li couldn't touch him at all!

 

Li Guanqi continued to mock coldly: "Slow! Too slow!"

 

Then, Li Guanqi moved.

 

Swoosh!!

 

A cold gleam flashed, and almost no one saw Li Guanqi's movement.

 

Pang Li's sword-holding hand dropped heavily to the ground!

 

Pang Li slowly turned his head, excruciating pain piercing his nerves.

 

Looking at his empty wrist, Pang Li's screams filled the air.

 

"Ah!!! My hand!! My hand!!!"

 

"Ah!!!"

 

His wails echoed to the heavens as Pang Li collapsed to the ground, clutching his severed wrist with his left hand.

 

As he retreated, he took out several pills and swallowed them.

 

Pang Li's face twisted with ferocity as he took a crimson pill and swallowed it fiercely!

 

Boom!!

 

Li Guanqi suddenly stopped in his tracks, his expression indifferent as he watched Pang Li, whose eyes were bloodshot, from dozens of feet away.

 

Beside the platform, Li Nanting squinted at Elder Miao and said in a deep voice, "Elder Miao, this Explosive Spirit Pill… isn't that a bit much?"

 

The old man, with his hands in his sleeves, looked down and spoke softly, "I've said before, in a life-and-death battle, any method is fair."

 

Li Guanqi stood still and murmured softly, "Explosive Spirit Pill, huh?"

 

"This aura, it's almost reaching the middle stage of Foundation Establishment."

 

Pang Li, with the pill's power erupting within him, had bloodshot eyes and roared madly as his Primordial Energy surged.

 

"I will have you dead!!!"

 

"Spirit Spell! Number two hundred ninety-three, Flame Burst!"

 

Boom!!!

 

In an instant, more than a dozen fireballs, each the size of a human head, smashed towards Li Guanqi on the platform.

 

The crowd below couldn't help but exclaim, "Spirit Spell! Pang Li has actually cultivated Flame Burst to such a level!!"

 

Li Guanqi shook his head slightly, thinking Pang Li might have some other trick up his sleeve.

 

If that was the case…

 

Li Guanqi felt a sensation, and the circulation of Primordial Energy through his acupoints was completed almost instantly.

 

Hum!

 

"Thunder Whip!"

 

A purple lightning whip, three meters length, suddenly appeared in his left hand!

 

Bang, bang, bang!!

 

Boom, boom!!

 

The whip danced, and the numerous fireballs were shattered before they could even get close.

 

Then the Thunder Whip dissipated, and Li Guanqi sheathed his sword and charged forward!!

 

On the high platform, Li Guanqi demonstrated to everyone what could be called the brutal aesthetics of forceful punches!

 

His rapid fists contained terrifying power, and although the bodies of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators were tempered and had strong resilience,

 

Li Guanqi's fists were not just a thousand pounds in force!

 

Pang Li, with his Spirit Spell broken, had no ability to fight back.

 

Blood splattered, quickly staining the stone slabs on the ground red.

 

Li Guanqi's ferocious punches fell like raindrops on Pang Li.

 

Moments later.

 

Li Guanqi swept his leg across like a giant axe, striking Pang Li's legs!

 

Crack, crack!

 

Two crisp sounds rang out, and Pang Li collapsed to his knees with a thud!

 

Pang Li, twisted in agony and bathed in blood, had a collapsed chest.

 

His legs were bent at an odd angle, kneeling rigidly before Li Guanqi.

 

Li Guanqi, breathing rapidly, raised his fist and turned to look at Li Nanting.

 

But at that moment, Pang Li, with swollen eyes and a mouth full of blood,

 

shakily raised his head to look at Li Guanqi with a ferocious smile.

 

Pang Li's twisted fingers reached out to grab Li Guanqi's wrist, threatening in a barely audible voice.

 

"Even if… you win… what of it…"

 

"Cough, cough!!"

 

"I am a disciple… of the Azure Sky Hall's master!"

 

"As long as I live, I will find a chance… to kill that… little girl!!"

 

Li Guanqi slowly withdrew his gaze, looking down at Pang Li.

 

Seeing Li Guanqi turn to look at him, Pang Li's smile grew even more ferocious.

 

Soon, he paid a terribly harsh price for his arrogance!!

 

The white-haired elder on the high platform softly said, "He's an excellent prospect."

 

With that, the elder stood up and left.