Alas!
"Pure Yang True Lord"'s eyes flickered with surprise.
He sighed softly.
"Such a handsome little brother, it's a shame if he's ruined like this. I'd be heartbroken. Help him out!"
As he spoke, "Pure Yang True Lord" slightly withdrew his palm.
Simultaneously, the "glowing giant hand" in the sky also retreated slightly, nullifying the impact of the "Black Tiger Fiend".
"Ancestor Fang Que" and other masters could tell that "Pure Yang True Lord" was holding back to protect Wang Xiaohu.
If "Pure Yang True Lord" hadn't done so, and the "golden giant hand" hadn't absorbed the force, the impact rebound from the hardness of the "Stone Hard Golden Body Divine Ability" would have been terrifyingly immense.
The "Black Tiger Fiend" would have been instantly shattered.
Even Wang Xiaohu would have been caught in it and severely injured!
The gap between a "Spirit Severing Ancestor" and a "Foundation Establishment Cultivator" was too vast, like an insurmountable chasm.
Even with the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade," Wang Xiaohu was as weak as an ant before "Pure Yang True Lord."
Well, of course, given Wang Xiaohu's youth and handsomeness, "Pure Yang True Lord" would never have harmed him.
Thus, the "golden giant hand" retreated to absorb the force, allowing the "Black Tiger Fiend" to land smoothly.
However, to the assembled "Golden Core cultivators," the situation appeared entirely different.
The "Golden Core cultivators" had limited foresight and experience. Especially the elders from "Yun Family Immortal Mansion," they couldn't discern the underlying details. They only knew that the "Spirit Severing Ancestor" had been repelled by Wang Xiaohu.
He's too strong!
A "Foundation Establishment Cultivator" could repel a "Spirit Severing Ancestor"!
The "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" is terrifyingly powerful!
From then on, the martial world gained another legend about the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade."
With this blade, a "Foundation Establishment Cultivator" could repel a "Spirit Severing Ancestor"!
Amazing!
The eyes of everyone looking at Wang Xiaohu were filled with reverence.
This child had been recognized by the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" and had become its ninth master, his future was boundless!
At this moment, Wang Xiaohu, having exhausted his true essence, completely collapsed.
Bang!
He fell headfirst to the ground and fainted.
Swish!
The "Black Tiger Fiend" retracted into the "broken blade."
The "broken blade," full of spirituality, spat out dangerous black light and stuck firmly to Wang Xiaohu's hand.
The elders of "Yun Family Immortal Mansion" immediately rushed forward, fussing over Wang Xiaohu. Some fed him medicine, others channeled true essence into him, their demeanor suggesting they wanted to enshrine him!
It couldn't be blamed for their excitement.
Although the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" was considered ominous, its combat power was high and fierce!
As long as Wang Xiaohu was given enough time to truly grow, he would absolutely become the most elite fighting force of "Yun Family Immortal Mansion."
With the current chaos in the "cultivation world," having one more "top-tier combatant" meant an extra layer of self-preservation!
On the other side, "Junior Brother Zhang" also received good treatment.
Three "Golden Core elders" stepped forward to tend to his injuries.
"Junior Brother Zhang" was also considered a "little genius," and the sect attached importance to him.
Of course, it was mainly because "Yun Family Immortal Mansion" had too many "Golden Core elders," and they were all rather bored. Rather than sitting idly, they might as well help with the healing.
"Little Zhang, you performed well this time!"
One "Golden Core elder," a gentle man, smiled and comforted "Junior Brother Zhang."
This "Junior Brother Zhang" was also a "straight man," not good with words. He had a mournful expression and asked directly.
"Elder, in what way did I perform well?"
The smile on the "Golden Core elder's" face froze, and his mouth twitched fiercely.
In what way did he perform well?
Did he get defeated incredibly fast?
Did he fall in an incredibly cool pose?
He couldn't praise him at all!
The "Golden Core elder" gave "Junior Brother Zhang" a helpless glare and said.
"My child, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak!"
"Junior Brother Zhang" felt miserable. With a mournful face, he said to the "Golden Core elder."
"Elder, you don't understand. Before the match, Senior Brother Wang comforted me and told me to perform well, saying that the competition was second, and friendship was first... but then, he unleashed his ultimate move right at the start. I didn't even realize what was happening before I was instantly defeated. My head is still buzzing..."
The "Golden Core elder" was speechless.
This matter, Wang Xiaohu was indeed a bit disingenuous.
You said "competition second, friendship first," why unleash your ultimate move right away?
However, "Junior Brother Zhang" wasn't wrongly defeated!
To be the recipient of the "virgin strike" from the ninth master of the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" was something he could brag about for at least ten years!
Wang Xiaohu, who was unconscious and unwilling to reveal his name, had something to say.
"Junior Brother Zhang" wasn't wrongly defeated, he was wrongly treated!
Heaven and earth bear witness!
He truly believed in "competition second, friendship first"!
From beginning to end, Wang Xiaohu had intended to hold back.
However, the outcome was... not as satisfactory.
Wang Xiaohu felt his "swordsmanship talent" was too strong, so he abandoned his sword for a saber, using the worst kind, a "broken blade" picked up from the ground.
But fate is truly wondrous!
When it wants you to show off, you simply can't refuse, and you'll effortlessly be impressive!
The "broken blade" turned out to be the legendary "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade."
During the match, Wang Xiaohu was actually recognized by the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade."
Isn't that a coincidence?
Upon recognizing its master, the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" erupted, and Wang Xiaohu briefly lost consciousness, entering a "mysterious state."
In this state, he had no control, and everything was done according to the will of the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade"!
Well...
Alright, even so, Wang Xiaohu did not actively attack "Junior Brother Zhang."
The residual power of the "Tiger Fiend Demonic Blade" alone instantly defeated "Junior Brother Zhang."
The difference in strength was too great!
Tragic!
The more "Junior Brother Zhang" thought about it, the more wronged and aggrieved he felt.
With teary eyes, he said.
"Also, just now, just now... when that Spirit Severing senior saved me, he touched my face, touched my pectoral muscles, and he touched my thigh..."
Enough, enough, enough!
The "Golden Core elder" really couldn't listen anymore.
It was ear-piercing!
What was all this nonsense? It was too much to bear!
The "Golden Core elder" glanced at the "Golden Core Elder Luo," who was unconscious and still in the hands of "Pure Yang True Lord."
He thought to himself: Zhang kid, you should be content. You were only touched a couple of times. Old Luo still doesn't know what he's in for. Alas, alas, alas, why did I suddenly think of chrysanthemums and sunflowers... Cough, forget it, forget it, please ignore this section!
The scene was in an uproar.
Not far from the competition stage, a few young "Foundation Establishment cultivators" had witnessed the entire scene.
They were chattering amongst themselves.