Eternal Dragon Emperor Chapter 195 196: Who Will Emerge Victorious (Part 2)

Everything happened in a flash. Although many people had a clear view, fewer than ten—aside from the academy instructors—could truly discern the intricate exchanges between the two fighters. And Qin Xiaowan was one of them.

The crowd only saw them sent flying by the force of the recoil after their attacks collided. They were completely unaware that the two fighters' Sword Qi had canceled each other out, or that Ye Tian had been forced to wrench his body aside to dodge the strike. Of course, Sima Tianquan had also been scrambling to evade the Sword Qi Ye Tian had sent his way.

However, he had precious little ti to dodge, only managing to shift enough to protect his heart, leaving the rest of his body vulnerable. At that mont, the two shot backward like kites with their strings cut.

The point where their attacks had collided was now a large hole blasted into the arena floor, making both Xiao Wenjie and Guan Tianshui stare in disbelief. It was proof that the Attack Power of both combatants had far exceeded their expectations.

The only sensation Ye Tian registered was a sharp pain at his waist, where a massive gash had been torn open. Fortunately, it hadn't damaged any internal organs. If not for the formidable Defense Power of his Divine Dragon Battle Body, that Vortex Sword Qi might have cleaved him in two.

It was only now that he truly understood just how extraordinary a powerful Martial Skill could be. Sima Tianquan's strike was every bit as potent as the attacks from Qin Wushuang or Liu Changyuan he had faced in the past.

But despite the pain from his wound, Ye Tian was thrilled. He knew his own strike had injured Sima Tianquan far more severely—it had practically cost him half his life. anwhile, his own wound was already beginning to heal at a rapid pace.

Ye Tian quickly scrambled back to his feet. He stood silently on the arena floor, his gaze fixed on Sima Tianquan in the distance. He desperately wanted to rush forward and finish him off, but he feared causing a public outcry. The only way was to goad his opponent, to make him walk to his own death.

Sima Tianquan now had at least five wounds on his body, each one deep enough to expose bone. One gash had even pierced an internal organ. Blood instantly soaked his robes crimson, and his face was a deathly, corpse-like white. He struggled on the ground for a long mont before finally managing to crawl to his feet.

Everyone was stunned. They stared at the two fighters in utter disbelief, unable to comprehend how Ye Tian could be so powerful. To think he could defeat a Middle Level student! The power of that last exchange had been imnse; a single misstep could have ant death for him.

"This kid is really sothing else," Xiao Wenjie said to Guan Tianshui. "It seems Yaoyao's worries were justified. The incense is only half-burned. What should we do?"

"I don't know either," Guan Tianshui replied with a sigh. "The duel isn't over, so we can't intervene. It won't end unless Sima Tianquan concedes and Ye Tian agrees to spare him, which is highly unlikely. Since things have co to this, we must simply face the consequences."

"Brother Tian is incredible! I knew he could beat that arrogant jerk!" Ye Feifei exclaid, all her previous anxiety vanishing in an instant.

"Big Brother is the greatest! If that punk dares to keep acting up, I'm sure Big Brother will cut him down for good!" said Chu Hongyuan.

"Big Brother?" Ye Feifei asked, surprised. "When did Ye Tian beco your Big Brother?" 'He's really sothing else,' she thought. 'His status changed in the blink of an eye.'

"Feifei, let's just keep watching," Qin Xiaowan interjected. "We should be happy that Ye Tian is so strong, but don't forget who Sima Tianquan is. He's from the Sima Clan. If Ye Tian kills him, trouble will surely follow.

"What's more, there's still that waste, Murong Rufeng. If both of their powerful families co to Linyuan Academy, even Dean Xiao won't be able to handle the pressure. We have to be prepared.

"There's also the matter of Sima Tianquan's older brother, Sima Tianhai. His strength is supposedly unfathomable. He's a student in the Advanced Class, and he will most likely co looking for trouble. Naturally, that ans he could easily co after us as well.

"Perhaps you don't fully understand what I'm saying. We need to learn how to protect ourselves so we don't beco a burden to Ye Tian. If they were to capture Feifei, or any one of you, to use as leverage against him... Ye Tian would do anything.

"So, after this duel is over, everyone needs to keep a low profile. Go into secluded training if you can. We'll regroup after this storm blows over," Qin Xiaowan concluded.

Ye Feifei and the others listened, all agreeing that Qin Xiaowan's words were very reasonable. They couldn't help but admire her calm deanor and how thoroughly she analyzed the situation.

anwhile, in the Advanced Class section, Sima Tianhai's face was a mask of pure rage. He longed to storm the arena and end Ye Tian's life with a single palm strike, but the rules of the duel had been clearly established. No matter how badly he wanted to interfere, he was powerless to do so.

But he had already made a vow in his heart. 'If Ye Tian dares to take my brother's life, then I will take his without hesitation. I won't need a dueling arena. I'll go straight to the Basic Level classrooms and kill him there.'

Just then, Ye Tian began to slowly walk toward Sima Tianquan, stopping about five ters away. He sized him up for a mont, then burst into loud laughter.

"Hahahaha! Weren't you the one who wanted to take my life? Don't you think you're so incredible? So how did you end up in this state? You shouldn't run your mouth when you don't have the strength to back it up. Aren't you humiliated right now?" Ye Tian taunted.

Sima Tianquan's face contorted with such fury it looked like it was wringing itself out. He had never been so thoroughly humiliated, especially not in front of the entire academy. It was an indignity he simply could not stomach.

"Ye Tian, you're strong! But don't celebrate too early," Sima Tianquan roared, though each word he spoke was punctuated by him spitting out a mouthful of blood. "I swore I would kill you, and I will see it through, even if I have to pay a terrible price! You really think you've won? Dream on!"

'If I keep this guy talking,' Ye Tian wondered, 'will he just end up spitting out all his blood and dying on his own? That would save the trouble of finishing him off myself.'

'Still,' Ye Tian thought, 'hearing him talk like this ans he must have so other trick up his sleeve.' It wasn't as if he himself was without one. 'If I were to use that terrifying Paper Talisman Elder Qing gave , the entire Linyuan Academy might just vanish.'

"So, boy, are you planning to use so other dirty Hidden Weapon on ? What will it be this ti? A Bursting Fire Talisman? Or the Rainstorm Blossom Needle?" Ye Tian asked with a mocking smile, though he remained on high alert, ready for Sima Tianquan to launch a sudden, deadly attack.

"You don't need to know, Ye Tian. Dead n aren't entitled to secrets," Sima Tianquan said, enduring the searing pain wracking his body. "But you can enjoy one last sensation before the end—the exquisite feeling of your body being torn limb from limb..."