Wang Xiaoqiang was now at the Ninth Stage of the True Immortal Realm, which could be described as half a step away from an Immortal Venerable. His tricks were so demonically clever; even against an opponent with a Fourfold Body of the Immortal Venerable, Wang Xiaoqiang held seven layers of certainty that he could defeat the adversary.

However, before coming to the Plaza, he had released 1,000,000 Spiritual Spring beads from his body, disguising himself as a cultivator at the Sixth Stage of the True Immortal Realm.

But others did not believe he was a strong fighter at the Ninth Stage of the True Immortal Realm, so when he made his claim, everyone was momentarily taken aback and then their gazes became even more playful.

"What, me beg you? You must be joking, but don't come begging to me later!" Hu Hanjiang said with an easy and complacent smile, showing no respect for Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Fine, let's meet on the stage!" Wang Xiaoqiang declared and took the lead towards the arena.

As the competition progressed, it increasingly captured people's attention.

To expand the influence of the Armor Snatching Tournament, the officials intentionally increased the excitement by setting up four super-large stages for the top four playoff matches.

Each stage had a diameter of fifty meters.

These four massive stages were placed at the eastern, southern, western, and northern parts of Dragon City Plaza.

The stages to the east, south, west, and north were marked as 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.

The stage where Wang Xiaoqiang and Hu Hanjiang were to compete was Stage 2.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang resolutely head towards Stage 2, the crowd was taken aback, unsure where his confidence stemmed from.

Noticing Wang Xiaoqiang walking towards the stage, Hu Hanjiang was also surprised for a moment. A sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he too made his way to Stage 2.

When Wang Xiaoqiang and Hu Hanjiang both stepped onto the stage, tens of thousands of eyes in the crowd – including those of the four individuals in the Emperor's Immortal Carriage hovering above – were all fixated on them.

Although the other three stages featured the allure of beautiful women competing, which was more eye-catching, the attraction of Wang Xiaoqiang, the dark horse, was equally substantial.

At this moment, the gaze of most people in the Plaza was focused on Stage 2.

Hu Hanjiang, being older and having a higher Cultivation Base than Wang Xiaoqiang, felt somewhat ashamed under the scrutiny of the crowd, as if he were bullying the young and the weak. He then grandly announced, "Kid, make your move. Since you're younger and less advanced in your cultivation, this old man will let you have three moves."

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "Old man, listen well. Today's match isn't just a stage fight, it's a life-or-death battle. So don't bother letting me take advantage; let's just fight fairly, lest you lose and start making excuses..."

"Hmph, in that case, prepare to die!" Hu Hanjiang had offered to let Wang Xiaoqiang have three moves to appear magnanimous under the watchful eyes of the masses, but since Wang Xiaoqiang was unfazed by his offer, Hu Hanjiang gritted his teeth in anger, his brows furrowed in rage, and then he shouted, "Split!"

Instantly, an avatar separated from Hu Hanjiang's body and, without hesitation, lunged towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang stood unmoved, and as the avatar approached, he struck with a palm. With a crack, a one-meter-long Electric Arc shot from his palm, and before the avatar could react, the Electric Arc hit its body.

Bang!

The Electric Arc knocked the avatar back three steps, causing it to stagger and fall to the ground, its chest scorched black by the electricity.

"Wow!"

A gasp rose from below the stage.

The eyes of tens of thousands of spectators widened in disbelief as they looked up at Wang Xiaoqiang on the stage.

While it was no longer a secret that Wang Xiaoqiang could discharge lightning from his palm, the fact that he could now release a one-meter-long arc astonished the onlookers.

In the Emperor's Immortal Carriage, Princess Hua Shao expressed her amazement, "My, this Wang Xiaoqiang... last time I remember he could only produce an Electric Arc a foot long. Now he's capable of unleashing one a meter long. His Cultivation Base has advanced so much in just two days?"

"Regardless of the length of the Electric Arc he can discharge, the mere fact that he can emit electricity from his palm shows how formidable his Physical Body must be. This Wang Xiaoqiang is definitely a Blood Condensation Realm Body Refining Master; otherwise, he couldn't cultivate such a powerful Spell Technique..." Lotus Princess analyzed.

"Does this mean that this Wang Xiaoqiang is going to advance to the top four?" Duke Hua Shao suggested.

"Hmm, no problem at all," Huang Ce said.

...

On the ring.

Hu Hanjiang, himself, saw one of his avatars knocked down with a single palm strike from Wang Xiaoqiang, and moreover, severely injured, taking a good while to get up. He was immediately filled with surprise and suspicion. His narrow eyes fixed intently on Wang Xiaoqiang, he barked again, "Split! Split again!"

Instantly, two more avatars separated from his body.

Each of these two avatars wielded a Great Sword Magic Treasure and pounced towards Wang Xiaoqiang together.

Before the two Great Sword Magic Treasures could slash down, Wang Xiaoqiang struck with both palms, his left and right hands aiming at the swords wielded by the two avatars.

Crack! Crack!

Electric arcs shot out from Wang Xiaoqiang's palms, striking the incoming Great Sword Magic Treasures and sending them flying out of the avatars' grips.

The two avatars were also stunned by this scene. During their moment of shock, Wang Xiaoqiang launched another two palm strikes, aiming directly at the chests of the two avatars. With two thuds, he sent them tumbling away.

Eventually, they fell at Hu Hanjiang's feet and did not get up for quite some time.

Seeing this, the venue fell silent, then erupted into intense cheers and applause. Wang Xiaoqiang, despite being weaker and outnumbered, had overwhelmed three avatars and won the crowd's acclaim.

As the applause thundered below, Hu Hanjiang's face turned ashen. Wang Xiaoqiang had easily toppled his three avatars, putting him under pressure and shame. Gritting his teeth, he once again shouted, "Split for me!"

Immediately, the final avatar, the fourth one, separated from him.

After the fourth avatar separated, it didn't attack Wang Xiaoqiang directly but stood vigilant by the side.

Hu Hanjiang glared at Wang Xiaoqiang fiercely, then waved his hand, ordering the four avatars, "All together now!"

The two avatars lying on the ground finally got up, and along with Hu Hanjiang and the four avatars, they all lunged at Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang, seeing Hu Hanjiang himself, along with four avatars, rushing to kill him, immediately absorbed 1,000,000 into his body. Instantly, his Spiritual Power surged explosively within him.

In that moment, he transformed from a cultivator at the Six Stages of the True Immortal Realm to a powerhouse at the Ninth Stage of the True Immortal Realm.

This transformation elevated Wang Xiaoqiang's momentum, his intangible force spreading out.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation base skyrocket, Hu Hanjiang hesitated in shock, his movements abruptly slowing.

During his hesitation, Wang Xiaoqiang had already acted, striking out with both palms aimed at the left and right sides of Hu Hanjiang's chest.

Capture the leader first to defeat the enemy.

Wang Xiaoqiang understood this principle.

The avatars were dependent on the original body for life, so if he could kill the original body in one fell swoop, the four avatars would collapse without a fight.

Wang Xiaoqiang risked danger to attack the original body first.

This move proved to be very effective.

With two crackling blasts, two streaks of lightning sprang from Wang Xiaoqiang's palms, striking Hu Hanjiang's chest and sending him flying backward.

Wang Xiaoqiang's move was a bold and risky one.

Just as he sent Hu Hanjiang flying, Hu Hanjiang's four avatars struck out in unison, knocking Wang Xiaoqiang back as well. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)

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