บท 210: Empty Disappointment
The entire venue fell silent. Ning Xian, who had initially held a massive advantage, had no means of countering after Mo Qingkuang suddenly unleashed a Heavenly-rank martial skill, and she was instantly overturned.
The cascading Water Curtain from the sky lost its support from Ning Xian's true qi and ceased to flow.
The powerful water dragon within the arena also lost its guidance and shattered into water droplets upon hitting the ground.
Quickly, the water spread across the entire area, covering half of Mo Qingkuang's ankles. But at this moment, Mo Qingkuang no longer cared. With Ning Xian under his control, the water could no longer cause any trouble.
Ning Xian, entangled by the azure dragon, struggled desperately but couldn't budge it an inch. The outcome was clear. As long as Mo Qingkuang exerted a bit of force on the dragon, it would result in a gruesome scene of shattered bones and flesh.
"You deserve to die!"
Seeing Mo Qingkuang disgrace Ning Xian in such a humiliating manner, Ji Han's eyes were bloodshot with rage.
Shouting, he rushed toward the arena, looking as if he wanted to tear Mo Qingkuang apart.
His fists glowed with golden light, and the terrifyingly sharp aura, like golden knives and iron swords, transformed into fearsome fist shadows enveloping Mo Qingkuang.
Unfortunately, before he could make a move and reach the arena, a figure in white stood between him and the fist shadows.
It was Xu Kong.
Xu Kong extended a finger and lightly tapped the fierce fist shadows. Time seemed to freeze.
"Enough!" With a low shout from Xu Kong, the golden fist shadows shattered, and Ji Han was sent flying backwards over ten feet, barely managing to steady himself.
Panting heavily, his eyes bloodshot, he said, "Don't stop me."
Xu Kong coldly looked at him and raised his hand from ten feet away, waving it gently. "I said, enough!"
With a crisp 'slap,' Ji Han's head was suddenly snapped to the side by an unseen force.
He looked at Xu Kong in disbelief, and a red palm print gradually appeared on his fair cheek.
The crowd was stunned!
Mo Qingkuang was especially shocked. He had anticipated Ji Han's attempt to attack him and was prepared to dodge.
Despite Ji Han's strength, which honestly wasn't much in Mo Qingkuang's eyes, he was the kind of person who would roar furiously when his goddess was insulted.
But Mo Qingkuang hadn't expected Xu Kong to intervene. Ji Han's attack was extremely fierce. Even before it reached him, Mo Qingkuang could feel its formidable and overbearing power.
However, Xu Kong effortlessly nullified Ji Han's furious onslaught with just a tap and then managed to slap him from ten feet away. Just how powerful was Xu Kong?
Mo Qingkuang once again realized the vast gap between himself and Xu Kong. Even if he were stronger than Ji Han, he'd be no different in front of Xu Kong. With such methods, Mo Qingkuang felt he wouldn't even have a chance to fight back.
"There are rules for the students. In the Arena, no outsiders are allowed to interfere! Additionally, those in the top hundred seats only need to accept one challenge per day."
"Mo Qingkuang has already won. He is the new eighth seat. Ji Han, you are still young, but I hope you will abide by the rules." Xu Kong's words were no longer gentle but carried no trace of emotion.
Though he was only nineteen, even younger than Ji Han, no one found his authoritative words inappropriate.
Xu Kong was a legend, not to be judged by common standards.
On ordinary days, he was an approachable senior, but he was also the enforcer of the Blue Flame Royal Academy's rules.
No one was more loyal to the Blue Flame Empire than he was. For the sake of Empire's strength, he could even relinquish the position of the Holy Son.
One must understand that being the Holy Son offered a future opportunity to rule the Holy Land, a position vastly superior to being the adopted son of the Blue Flame Emperor.
If anyone dared to act against the Blue Flame Empire, even in name, they would face Xu Kong's hostility.
And Ji Han was currently one of those people.
If Ji Han had really charged into the arena, regardless of whether he managed to harm Mo Qingkuang or not, the reputation of the Blue Flame Royal Academy, renowned as the world's top academy, would have been tarnished.
This was something Xu Kong could not allow to happen.
Xu Kong's icy words quickly snapped Ji Han out of his furious state. He still deeply resented Mo Qingkuang but dared not act rashly any longer.
In front of Xu Kong, he felt like a child with no ability to fight back. He respected Xu Kong, and even idolized him.
Against Xu Kong, he couldn't muster a single thought of defiance.
Without caring whether Ji Han had any further objections, Xu Kong looked at Mo Qingkuang. "Brother Mo, you've already won. Please, show mercy and let Ning Xian down."
Seeing Xu Kong speak, Mo Qingkuang nodded, withdrew his true qi, and the azure dragon entangling Ning Xian dissipated into the air.
Ning Xian screamed as she fell from mid-air. Being bound by the azure dragon had drained her energy, leaving her almost entirely without true qi.
Once released by the dragon, she lost her balance and fell from a height of about seven or eight feet. At this height, she would be seriously injured if not killed upon hitting the ground.
The crowd was horrified. It was one thing for Ning Xian to lose, but was Mo Qingkuang really going to let her fall?
Many rushed forward, desperate to catch her. In this critical moment, they hoped to leave an impression on Ning Xian, potentially gaining an opportunity in the future.
Even if they didn't get a chance, being able to come into close contact with Ning Xian was a pleasant experience, wasn't it?
"Fairy Ning! I'm coming to save you!"
"Fairy Ning! Don't be afraid, I'm here!"
Seeing the crowd rushing to the arena, Mo Qingkuang frowned. He understood Ning Xian's condition well. Struggling within the azure dragon's grip, using a Heavenly-rank martial skill, and battling him for so long had exhausted her.
Ning Xian, after all, was the goddess of the Blue Flame Royal Academy.
It was one thing to have defeated her, but if she were to be injured from the fall, it wouldn't be easy to explain.
With a quick glance at Xu Kong, Mo Qingkuang noticed that all the top twenty students were rushing over, except Xu Kong himself.
Mo Qingkuang was startled. Despite the distance, Xu Kong could certainly reach Ning Xian before she hit the ground, ensuring her safety.
But he didn't move! This was unlike the usual gentle senior brother image of Xu Kong!
Mo Qingkuang wanted to think more, but time was running out, and the others were too slow. Realizing this, he raised his hand, channelling a bit of energy to lift the breeze.
The wind caught the falling Ning Xian, slowing her descent and helping her land gently.
Seeing Ning Xian land safely, the crowd stopped in their tracks, breathing a sigh of relief.
They began to curse, "Mo Qingkuang! This is murder!"
Mo Qingkuang ignored the meaningless insults, simply clasping his hands towards the pale-faced Ning Xian. "Apologies, I've won."
Ning Xian looked at Mo Qingkuang with complex emotions. This young man was incredibly strong!
She didn't dwell on the humiliation. Without her true qi's protection, she had felt the breeze that Mo Qingkuang used to help her.
She finally understood that Mo Qingkuang's control over wind far surpassed her understanding of water. Her loss was not unjust.
Mo Qingkuang didn't pay special attention to her. His gaze remained on Xu Kong, who, for some reason, had not acted earlier.
Through the crowd, Mo Qingkuang keenly observed a fleeting trace of disappointment on Xu Kong's otherwise calm face.
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