Although many people believed Wang Ruoxie would win, they did not expect him to win so effortlessly.

In fact, Song He was completely defenseless against Wang Ruoxie.

Moreover, many people noticed that Wang Ruoxie's earlier palm strike seemed just an ordinary move, without any apparent power.

Yet, such an ordinary palm easily defeated Song He, who had a cultivation of the Seventh Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

At this moment, no one underestimated Wang Ruoxie anymore, nor did they think his bloodline was ordinary or his strength insufficient.

Yang Honglie's expression became particularly grim. Although he couldn't discern Wang Ruoxie's true strength from that palm, he knew it would not be easy to kill him.

"No need to worry. His strength is at most equivalent to the Eighth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm. If you can't kill him, I'll help you."

At this moment, Tang Liren spoke quietly.

Although he had no grievances with Wang Ruoxie, he couldn't allow a man closely connected to Xiao Ningyue to live.

Upon hearing Tang Liren's words, a chilling smile flashed in Yang Honglie's eyes. Wang Ruoxie, today you are doomed.

"Congratulations, a successful start."

After Wang Ruoxie returned to the crowd, Xiao Ningyue smiled at him.

"How much of your strength did you use earlier?"

Tang Miaoyin looked at Wang Ruoxie with surprise and asked.

"Thirty percent."

Wang Ruoxie smiled slightly and replied.

In fact, he had used at most ten percent of his strength with that palm strike.

Even though he had recently broken through to the Seventh Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, his strength was comparable to the top of the Ninth Layer, and he could even take on a Half-Step Innate with confidence.

Moreover, his current physical strength alone could unleash the power of ten dragons, easily defeating those of the same level.

"Hiss..."

People around couldn't help but gasp upon hearing Wang Ruoxie's words.

He defeated someone of the same level with just thirty percent of his strength. If he unleashed his full power, wouldn't he be able to contend even with the Eighth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm?

Tang Miaoyin and Xiao Ningyue weren't too surprised, for they were already accustomed to Wang Ruoxie's "abnormality."

"Next match, Lin Xiao versus Wu Hui."

As Nie Cang's voice sounded again, two more people stepped onto the battle platform.

Both were at the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm and seemed to have been trained in Sword Dao.

The two exchanged brief salutes and then engaged in battle.

Their strengths seemed evenly matched, and for a while, neither could gain the upper hand.

Ultimately, it was Wu Hui's True Qi that ran out first, allowing Lin Xiao to win by a narrow margin.

This showed that, at times, the difference in True Qi could determine the outcome of a battle.

In the following match, both combatants were equally matched, and they ran out of True Qi simultaneously.

However, one had a significantly stronger physique and won the battle by unleashing physical force to punch the opponent off the platform.

This battle proved that physical strength could also determine the outcome or even life and death in some cases.

"Next match, Zong Yuzhe versus Li Yong."

As Nie Cang's words fell, Zong Yuzhe gracefully landed on the battle platform.

Although he was only at the Sixth Layer of Element Transformation Realm, his Eleven-Star Martial Arts Talent and Earth Level Seventh Grade bloodline made him a favorite in many eyes.

His opponent, Li Yong, was also at the Sixth Layer, but his qualifications in the first round didn't compare to Zong Yuzhe's.

"Zong Yuzhe, although I can't match your talent, talent doesn't necessarily equate to strength, so I can still beat you."

Li Yong, holding an ancient long blade, said to Zong Yuzhe, "Draw your sword."

"You're not worthy of making me draw my sword."

Zong Yuzhe looked at Li Yong with disdain and spoke.

"Arrogant."

Li Yong snorted coldly and then charged forward, instantly closing the distance between them.

Without any hesitation, he swung his long blade at Zong Yuzhe.

Faced with the incoming blade, Zong Yuzhe sneered, swiftly extended his palm at an incredible speed, bypassed the blade, and struck directly at Li Yong's heart vein.

"Pfft!"

A large mouthful of blood spurted from Li Yong's mouth, and his body was sent flying.

Once he hit the ground, his body convulsed a few times before he stopped moving, completely lifeless.

"Dead!"

This scene caused all onlookers' pupils to contract.

This was the first death since the second round began.

Of course, for martial cultivators accustomed to life and death, a death wasn't surprising, and they didn't find Zong Yuzhe particularly ruthless.

In the Martial Arts World, if you don't kill others, others will kill you.

Still, they were astonished by Zong Yuzhe's formidable strength. Although he was only at the Sixth Layer of Element Transformation Realm, that palm indicated his true power might rival the Seventh Layer or even the Eighth Layer.

Qin Heng, Qiu Yao, Ruan Junhao, and others had serious looks on their faces, realizing Zong Yuzhe was a formidable and terrifying opponent.

Thankfully, Zong Yuzhe was only at the Sixth Layer; otherwise, they would have no confidence in confronting him.

Tang Miaoyin and Xiao Ningyue frowned slightly. Although the rule allowed for life-and-death outcomes, killing wasn't a necessity.

Wang Ruoxie had also won with a single move, but he spared his opponent by merely knocking him off the platform without injuring him, whereas Zong Yuzhe killed his opponent outright.

Putting aside their strength, Zong Yuzhe's ruthless nature didn't compare favorably to Wang Ruoxie's, leading to their lack of fondness for him.

As time passed, battles unfolded one after another, some advancing while others were eliminated.

Initially, the combatants' cultivations were fairly equal, but later disparities emerged.

For instance, Wang Ruoxie's next opponent was a youth at the Eighth Layer of One Transformation Origin Realm.

Moreover, this youth, named Zhang Chong, was a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect.

Being one of the Upper Three Sects of the Nine Great Sects, Beast Taming Sect, though ranked below Celestial Sword Sect, was not much inferior in foundation.

The key being those from Beast Taming Sect wield not only their strength but also demon beasts that may rival or surpass them in power.

This meant that Wang Ruoxie now faced not only the Eighth Layer cultivation of Zhang Chong but a demon beast equally strong or stronger than him.

"Wang Ruoxie is bound to lose this match."

"His luck is truly bad. Against a regular Eighth Layer opponent, he might still hold hope, but facing a Beast Taming Sect disciple, he is sure to lose."

All around, people shook their heads silently, convinced that Wang Ruoxie had no chance of winning this battle.

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