The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 728 - 726: Qi Yao and Yao Feng

Chapter 728: Chapter 726: Qi Yao and Yao Feng

At dawn, Lin Bai and Bai Xiaoxiao quietly arrived at the Wooden Doll Alley Square.

Last night was markedly perilous. Had it not been for the intervention of a mysterious master, Lin Bai would’ve lost his life at the hands of Liujing Xing.

Liujing Xing’s deadly move was so infuriating for Lin Bai that he pledged vengeance on the Liu Family.

Yet presently, both Lin Bai and Bai Xiaoxiao understood their current strength was lacking, rendering them incapable to challenge the Liu Family. The immediate solution was to seek refuge in the Miracle Ridge.

The only way out of this predicament was for Lin Bai to get into the top ten of the Potential List, thereby temporarily evading the Liu Family’s pursuit.

At least under the protection of the Miracle Ridge, Liujing Xing would refrain from brashly attempting to murder Lin Bai like he did last night.

They arrived at the Wooden Doll Alley Square.

Lin Bai frowned and said, "I didn’t expect warriors to have already started challenging as soon as dawn broke in all nine wooden doll alleys."

Bai Xiaoxiao said, "Lin Bai, these combatants in the alley are quite tough, do be careful."

Lin Bai solemnly nodded and said,"We’ll wait a while till someone comes out, then I’ll go in."

Lin Bai and Bai Xiaoxiao stood by one of the most crowded wooden alleys, observing a swift and agile warrior evading the attacks of the mechanical dolls amidst the chaos.

"Pay close attention, see if you can detect any weaknesses of the wooden dolls. It will be easier to beat them when you go in," Bai Xiaoxiao advised Lin Bai in a low voice.

Both of them watched the mechanical dolls in the alley with serious dedication.

These mechanical dolls were robust and responsive, hardly distinguishable from normal people. They were even faster than most semi-divine elixir realm warriors.

Suddenly, a warrior from the same wooden doll alley was sent retreating backward, spewing blood.

His complexion changed, and not willing to admit defeat, he eventually left the alley.

"I didn’t expect Qi Yao to fail at the eleventh stage."

"Yeah, for Qi Yao to defeat a hundred dolls at the tenth stage was already his limit. Advancing a step further is practically impossible."

"That’s correct. His Qi was severely drained after defeating a hundred dolls and further challenging the eleventh stage."

Many warriors started discussing as they watched the unwilling man retreat from the alley.

This man was Qi Yao from the Potential List, also recognized this year as one of the warriors with the most hope of entering the Miracle Ridge. As a genius, his cultivation was naturally not low.

Lin Bai commented, "His fist technique is indeed impressive, but his agility is lacking. I think he has already reached his limit at the tenth stage. It isn’t possible for him to move a step further ahead."

Bai Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement.

Yet, even though Lin Bai spoke discretely, Qi Yao heard him.

Qi Yao turned to Lin Bai, his eyes bloodshot, and said coldly, "What did you just say? I lack agility? Hmph, if it weren’t for the excessive use of Qi on my fist technique in the tenth stage, would I have failed in the eleventh? Ignorant warrior, don’t randomly assume things if you don’t understand."

Lin Bai causally responded, "Your fist and agility techniques should’ve complemented each other in attack and defense. If you were so certain about challenging the eleventh stage, why didn’t you consider that? Fist-cultivating warriors generally neglect agility training, that’s a common issue. But that’s not entirely your fault."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yao glared at Lin Bai, retorting, "You’re a rookie, daring to instruct me on cultivation! You can look down on me but don’t belittle all fist cultivators!"

"Who do you think you are? If you’re so formidable, why haven’t I seen your name on the Potential List?"

"I’ve seen everyone in the top ten on the Potential List, but never have I seen you!"

"Since you’re not on the Potential List, what right do you have to lecture me, ranked sixth?"

Qi Yao said coldly.

"If you are capable, outdo me first."

Qui Yao scoffed.

Lin Bai chuckled, "What if I do outdo you?"

Qi Yao snarled, "Hahaha, that’s entirely impossible. But if you do outperform me, I’ll call you ’master’ each time I see you!

Lin Bai smirked, "It’s a deal."

Qi Yao gave Lin Bai a contemptuous look before sauntering off, not taking him seriously at all.

Thousands of warriors had come to Tianding City, yet even the third-ranked warrior on the Potential List didn’t cross the eleventh stage. That’s because the eleventh stage is too difficult! It required facing 110 mechanical dolls, besides having just survived the massive fight on the tenth stage. It was practically impossible for any common warrior to surpass it.

Iron Armored Dolls appeared at the fifth stage, and Copper Armored ones at the tenth stage. Iron Armored Dolls were twice as strong as the wooden dolls, while Copper Armored Dolls were three times more powerful.

Qi Yao had been defeated because of the considerable amount of True Qi consumed in defeating the Copper Armored Dolls. This led him to face more than a hundred wooden dolls at the eleventh stage, resulting in a deficiency of abundant Qi to sustain both fist and agility techniques, thereby causing his defeat.

Bai Xiaoxiao glanced at Lin Bai disapprovingly, sighed, and said, "Enough chit-chat. It’s time you went. If you can’t make it, don’t push yourself too hard. It’s okay to retreat."

"We can think of other ways to avoid this crisis, rather than stubbornly insisting on making it through the wooden dolls."

Lin Bai nodded and replied, "Okay, here I go."

"Alright."

"Be careful."

Bai Xiaoxiao nodded.

Upon seeing nobody entering the wooden alley, Lin Bai walked toward it.

However, just as Lin Bai was walking toward the wooden doll alley, another warrior in the crowd sneered, "Hmph, Qi Yao is a disappointment. Three months ago, he reached the tenth stage. I never thought he wouldn’t improve at all over the past three months."

"Let me show you. Today, I’ll certainly surpass He Qian!"

The man advanced towards the wooden doll alley.

At this moment, Lin Bai was also walking towards the wooden doll alley.

The two met each other at the entrance of the alley.

Lin Bai glanced at the other warrior curiously and offered, "Brother, how about you go first..."

Lin Bai originally intended to yield, allowing the man to go first, but before he could finish, the man gave him a contemptuous look and arrogantly demanded, "Beat it!"

"Huh?" Lin Bai frowned at the abrupt demand.

In his opinion, he had arrived first. But now, as the man was so rudely disrespectful, Lin Bai didn’t feel like yielding anymore.

Lin Bai responded coldly, "I came here first, if anyone should leave, it should be you!"

If the man had spoken politely, Lin Bai too would have responded in a similar manner. But now that he was acting so unwarrantedly rude, Lin Bai was definitely not going to be a pushover!