Chapter 212
The first match of the quarterfinals was between Ru Lu and Qi Wangshu.
As soon as the two appeared, all eyes were on them, with various expressions.
Qi Wangshu was dressed in a green robe, her cold and beautiful face frosty, her eyes flowing with icy blue light, as if capable of freezing everything.
“Qi Wangshu of the Infinite Holy Land had already reached the seventh level of the Spirit Seed Realm before the entrance trials. It is said that she has comprehended the True Meaning of Ice and Snow and has reached a great level of mastery. Among the True Disciples of this generation in the Infinite Holy Land, she can be considered the best. In the Trial Tower, she achieved an impressive sixth place!”
On the other side, Ru Lu was dressed in a red kasaya, holding a staff in one hand and a rosary in the other. Her eyes were as calm as an ancient well, as if she had seen through the world and severed all worldly ties.
“Ru Lu is said to come from the Western Lands, at the ninth level of the Spirit Seed Realm. She once used the Buddhist Great Hand Seal to instantly defeat Wang Yan, who ranked eleventh in the Trial Tower. Her strength is also formidable, and Buddhist divine abilities are ever-changing and extremely profound. It is not impossible for her to win!”
As the two stepped onto the stage, the cultivators began to discuss.
The outcome of this match was hard to predict.
Eastern Pole cultivators were not familiar with Buddhist divine abilities, so Qi Wangshu was at a disadvantage against Ru Lu.
But on the other hand, Ru Lu might not have a deep understanding of the divine abilities of Eastern Pole cultivators either.
Therefore, this match would depend on who was more agile and had better adaptability in the face of the enemy.
“Amitabha…”
Ru Lu planted her staff on the ground, clasped her hands together, and a faint golden halo appeared around her body. She looked like a golden Buddha, exuding a vast and majestic aura that shook the hearts of all, inspiring awe and reverence.
Although she had seen many of the divine abilities of Eastern Pole cultivators, she did not have a deep understanding of them. Therefore, this battle would be decided by a straightforward and powerful move!
Qi Wangshu’s face was expressionless, her eyes calmly fixed on Ru Lu.
Ru Lu took a step forward, her body radiating Buddhist light. A golden Buddha statue slowly rotated in mid-air, and with each rotation, her aura grew stronger, until she transformed into a dazzling sun.
She lightly raised her right hand, and a brilliant golden light appeared in her palm, with strands of Zen intent emanating from her body!
In the next moment.
“An illusion! The Embryo Illusion!”
Someone exclaimed in shock.
“Wrong! This is not an embryo illusion, it’s a Buddhist divine ability!”
Someone explained with a grave expression.
The figure of the great Buddha was immensely vast, towering between heaven and earth, seated on a lotus throne, hands forming a Buddhist seal, surrounded by endless, dazzling Buddha light.
“The divine powers of Buddhism are truly miraculous!” Su Changge said gravely.
“That Little Nun must have been holding back!” Wang Yan said with shame, realizing that during their earlier battle, Ru Lu had not used this move.
Gazing at the great Buddha in the sky, Qi Wangshu’s expression was solemn. Although she had already mastered the True Intent of Ice and Snow and believed she feared no one below the Embryonic Shadow Realm, this great Buddha still made her feel immense pressure.
“Amitabha!” Ru Lu chanted the Buddha’s name, raising her palm and pressing it forward into the void.
As she moved, the great Buddha in the sky also began to move.
The Buddha’s palm rose high, with countless profound Buddhist scriptures flowing across its surface.
In an instant, the sound of chanting filled the air, as if thousands of monks were reciting Buddhist mantras, creating an overwhelming pressure.
Seeing this, Qi Wangshu dared not be careless and immediately unleashed her full power.
“Snow Drifts Across the World!”
This was a divine ability from the Heaven-tier cultivation technique 《Floating Snow Heart Sutra》, which could only be used after reaching the Great Perfection stage. She had already comprehended its essence and mastered it to a profound level.
Boom!
The sky split apart.
Endless snowflakes descended like a blizzard, filling the heavens and the earth.
The Buddha’s palm struck the snowstorm, producing a deafening explosion that rolled like thunder, shaking the very air.
No one had expected that both of them would choose to decide the outcome in a single move, without even the usual probing and testing.
In an instant, the snowstorm was shattered by the Buddha’s palm.
Qi Wangshu’s body swayed slightly, and she tapped her toes on the ground, swiftly retreating to avoid being hit by the Buddha’s palm.
The moment she dodged, the arena beneath her feet exploded, and the azure-gold floor, crafted from spiritual materials, was smashed into a massive crater.
It was worth noting that the arena’s floor was vastly different from ordinary rock, made from precious spiritual materials, each ounce of which was incredibly valuable.
This azure-gold was a common material used to forge Earth-tier treasures, yet it had been shattered by Ru Lu’s single palm strike.
“Is this the power of a prodigy?”
“The divine powers of Buddhism are truly terrifying!”
“Hmph! This is nothing. The true top geniuses of the Eastern Pole haven’t even made their move yet! Take Qi Mingdao, Lin Tianyang, and Jian Chen, for example—they could easily do the same!”
On the arena.
“Not good!”
An extreme sense of danger surged through Qi Wangshu’s heart. Her pupils contracted sharply, and her heart raced. The True Intent of Ice and Snow had been shattered by the Buddha’s palm, leaving her severely injured and almost unable to continue fighting.
In that instant.
A clear, resonant voice suddenly rang out!
“A Sudden Awakening!”
Boom!!!
The sky split apart once more.
A golden staff, radiant with light, descended from the heavens, carrying boundless golden radiance as it struck fiercely toward Qi Wangshu.
Thud!
Qi Wangshu’s body trembled as she was struck by the staff and sent crashing into the ground, sinking three feet deep.
Her feet were driven deep into the earth, and her body shook violently.
At the same time.
Qi Wangshu’s presence vanished from the arena.
This scene left the onlookers gaping in astonishment.
“Qi Wangshu has been defeated?”
“Her presence is gone—Qi Wangshu has lost!”
“They only exchanged two moves—how could it end so quickly?”
“Qi Wangshu was overconfident. She didn’t understand the power of Buddhist divine abilities and rashly decided to settle the match with a single move. That was the root of her defeat!”
“I don’t think so. Qi Wangshu was simply outmatched. Even if she had fought steadily, she still wouldn’t have won.”
The crowd buzzed with discussions.
Meanwhile.
On another arena.
The battle between Jian Chen and Qi Mingdao was nearing its end.
Both were at the peak of the Spirit Seed Realm.
Jian Chen had achieved the Great Perfection in Sword Intent, while Qi Mingdao controlled the Emperor’s Divine Ability.
Initially, the two were evenly matched, but as the battle dragged on, Qi Mingdao gradually fell into a disadvantage.
This was because Jian Chen’s consumption of Sword Intent was far less than Qi Mingdao’s, while Qi Mingdao’s use of the Emperor’s Divine Ability required a massive amount of spiritual energy.
As time passed, Jian Chen exhausted all his strength and defeated Qi Mingdao with a single move.
“There are so many dark horses in this entrance trial! The geniuses from the sacred families couldn’t even make it to the semifinals!”
“Exactly! Besides Princess Xiao, who skipped the rounds directly, neither Jian Chen nor Ruoshui are from the sacred families. Are we, the rogue cultivators, about to rise?”
“Hehe… buddy, I advise you not to think too much. Others being strong is their business. What does it have to do with you being a rogue cultivator? Just focus on your own cultivation!”
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