Chapter 428 - 153: I Didn’t Want to Hit You This Hard
’Since you’ve walked right into my hands, don’t blame me for being ruthless and finishing you off for good!’
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In the Celestial Derivation Peak disciples’ area not far away.
Zhao Chong was also making his own calculations.
He frowned slightly, thinking, ’It would be best if Yang Jing and Yuwen Mingjue were pitted against each other. If they were to fight until they were both badly injured, that would be perfect.’
In Zhao Chong’s opinion, the strength Yang Jing had displayed throughout the tournament made him a much greater threat than Qin Wenbao.
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Meanwhile, Qin Wenbao of Thunder Peak stood to the side, his expression dark enough to drip water.
Looking at the other three in the distance, he felt his chest tighten with frustration.
Among the final four, he had little confidence of winning against any of the other three.
’Perhaps among Yuwen Mingjue, Zhao Chong, and Yang Jing, Yang Jing is the weakest. My chances of winning would be slightly better against him.’
But Qin Wenbao knew that according to the rules of the Cyan Qilin Battle, his next opponent could only be either Yuwen Mingjue or Zhao Chong. He had no chance of facing Yang Jing.
At this thought, Qin Wenbao’s expression grew even more grim, his heart filled with frustration and resentment.
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Under the distant pavilion on a small hill.
Peak Master Lingxi, Bai Bing; Peak Master Yunxi, Zhou Yunyi; Celestial Derivation Peak Master, Huang Zhen; and Peak Master Qingxu, Li Zhihai. The four Peak Masters were still seated around the stone table, their gazes locked on the Cyan Qilin Platform.
Outside the pavilion, Si Jiawen stood elegantly to one side. Her delicate brows were furrowed, and she was secretly breaking out in a cold sweat for Yang Jing.
’It has to be said, Yang Jing’s performance was already stunning enough just by making it to the top four.’
’But a top-four finish isn’t enough to give Master the confidence to argue on his behalf with the Sect Leader and the Main Peak Elders.’
’If Yang Jing could advance one more step and make it into the top three of the Cyan Qilin Battle, the pressure on Master would be greatly relieved.’
’And if Yang Jing could somehow pull it off and take first place in the Cyan Qilin Battle, Master wouldn’t even need to raise a fuss. The Main Peak would have to offer an explanation on their own.’
’If even the champion of the Cyan Qilin Battle was dropped from the list of disciples marked for special cultivation, wouldn’t that list become the biggest joke in the world?’
’The Main Peak would lose all face.’
But on second thought, Si Jiawen shook her head gently, feeling she was being far too optimistic.
’Gao Yang and Xu Ziqiang may be absent from this Cyan Qilin Battle, but the two towering mountains of Yuwen Mingjue and Zhao Chong are still here.’
’The chances of Yang Jing snatching first place from those two were practically zero.’
’Besides, the top three rankings aren’t final yet. Anything could happen. It’s best to prepare for the worst.’
’What if Yang Jing gets seriously injured in his next match? He might not even make it into the top three.’
’Hang in there, Junior Brother,’ Si Jiawen sighed inwardly.
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On the other side, below the Cyan Qilin Platform, Yang Jing found a quiet corner and sat down cross-legged.
He took a smooth, round Rejuvenation Pill from within his robes and placed it in his mouth.
Once swallowed, the Elixir dissolved into a gentle, warm current that swiftly spread throughout his body. It completely dispelled any lingering trace of fatigue, and his Inner Strength became even more abundant.
He closed his eyes, calming his mind and regulating his breath. He adjusted his condition to its absolute peak, quietly waiting for the most important fight of the Cyan Qilin Battle.
Amidst the crowd’s mix of anticipation and anxiety, time ticked by.
In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed.
The Main Peak Steward in charge of the Cyan Qilin Battle strode onto the Cyan Qilin Platform once again.
He stood in the center of the platform and circulated his Inner Qi, his voice booming across the entire venue as he announced the final rankings of the top four:
"First place, Yunxi Peak, Yuwen Mingjue!"
"Second place, Celestial Derivation Peak, Zhao Chong!"
"Third place, Lingxi Peak, Yang Jing!"
"Fourth place, Thunder Peak, Qin Wenbao!"