The Card Cultivation System
CCS-187

Everyone present was stunned by his second fight. Not only did the disciples become spectators, but the elders who were judges including Elder Fen were stunned by Xingli and Xika.

If it was just Xingli alone, they weren't too surprised. After all, the girl had a mysterious identity that could not be resisted by an academy-level power. But at this moment the man who came from the middle of nowhere also displayed a strength equivalent to that mysterious girl.

But somehow, some people guess Xika is not a person who has extraordinary origins. Although Xingli never spoke, but through his body language, many people could see that the girl was indeed not from the Lin Dynasty.

Xika is different. When comparing their body language, they are like two different people like heaven and earth. So there were people who firmly denied the notion that Xika was from the same power as Xingli and was the girl's fiancee.

Some deny because they are not willing to have the girl of their dreams taken away by another man while others deny purely because of logic. Elder Fen belongs to the second kind. Although Xika possessed extraordinary abilities, she also assumed that Xika was not from the same power as Xingli.

One of the biggest reasons he thought so was because of Huo Bing and Heiliao. The two were so powerful that Elder Fen suspected that the two were Xika's bodyguards. If it was true that Xika was from the same power as Xingli, it should be that the child was also traveling alone without bodyguards.

Releasing their geniuses into the extraordinary world was already incredible for a top-tier power. They believe that experience can make their genius more developed and it is true. But usually they don't just take off the geniuses.

At least they would send a bodyguard to accompany the wandering genius. Of course the bodyguard would hide himself from being known to a wandering genius. Only at the moment of danger did the bodyguard show itself.

Elder Fen had already checked that Xingli was not protected by anyone. There were no guards hiding in the shadows. That kind of thing was strange even extreme for a top-tier power. While Xingli had no bodyguards, Xika had two bodyguards who showed themselves blatantly.

From there it could be seen that the two were from different powers. But of course, all of those guesses were based on the guess that Huo Bing and Heiliao were Xika's bodyguards.

TRANGS!

Xingli Sword again met Space Shifter Xika for the umpteenth time and the two still had not found a winner. Both keep their distance to take a breath.

Xika noticed Xingli who was regulating the breath, and vice versa. Although it looked equivalent, but Xika's aura was more stable. The difference was so thin that Elder Fen barely managed to figure it out.

The reason Xingli's aura was more unstable than Xika was actually simple. The girl used qi to control her needles while Xika only used her mind to control the cards. The difference was not too obvious but if the fight continued, Xingli would eventually get exhausted from running out of qi.

Of course it was if both of them maintained this kind of fighting style continuously.

If Elder Fen who was just a spectator was aware, then Xika who was fighting would also be aware that Xingli would run out of qinya over time. He smiled and then shrank, if in the eyes of people eliminate, his sword.

After turning the Space Shifter back into his bracelet, Xika pulled out a piece of card and took out a knife from her spatial ring. The twin knives given by Lian Minjie, one of which Xika foolishly removed.

Right hand knife, left hand card. That was how Xika made the audience including the elders confused. At first glance Xingli was also confused, then he understood Xika's intentions.

If you fight by pitting cards and needles like that, you can be sure Xingli will lose. Both Xika and Xingli were aware of that. So Xika did not want to continue that fight. Not because he was arrogant, but because he respected his opponent.

He wanted to win by pitting his advantage against Xingli's advantage, not his advantage with Xingli's lack. Although Xingli did not understand, he still sheathed his sword and took out a knife similar to Xika's and some of her needles.

"Eh? What was? Why don't they keep fighting swords?"

Seeing not only Xika, but also Xingli sheathing the sword, the audience grew even more confused. Xika was already used to doing strange things, although in the end it was surprising, but why did Xingli also follow along strangely?

Amongst the many spectators, only Elder Fen, Huo Bing and Heiliao were aware of the intent of the two.

This time they fought purely using their physical abilities. If it were like this, no one would have such an advantage. Although previously they had also pitted physically, but slowly Xingli used his qinya.

"Hehehe...this is exciting...." After speaking, Huo Bing stuffed the snack into his mouth greedily.

"..........."

Shuts!

Xika was the first to attack. He threw his card. Xingli salted away while throwing his three needles.

The tring! Wush!

After fending off Xingli's needle, Xika again threw her card.

Whush!

Shuts!

The tring! Trang! Tang!

A throw-in is happening now. Xika throws her card and Xingli throws her needle. Each of them attacked and defended simultaneously through an indecipherable angle to the point of inconveniencing the elders to create a barrier so that their attacks did not hit the audience.

Neither Xingli nor Xika took any cards or needles that had slipped out of their hands. It's kind of an unspoken agreement between them. So that the two are purely physical.

Every now and then, they would jump to pick up a card or needle stuck. But no one took it using qi or concentration. Both use physical.

Finally, the supply of cards and needles are both exhausted, at the same time. So the two ignored their secret weapons that were stuck on the floor and came back crashing at each other.

Wong!

Xingli snapped his knife scraping Xika's pee while the boy managed to scratch the edge of Xingli's clothes.

The set!

Xika thrust her knife into Xingli's stomach which the girl held back with a kick. Xika's knife came off. Xingli did not waste the chance. The girl slashed her knife about to tear Xika's body apart.

Taps!

Xika held Xingli's wrist preventing him from slashing the knife. For a while, a power struggle occurred. Xingli pointed his feet towards Xika's head. He's not dodging. When Xingli's kick hit his head, he also managed to twist Xingli's arm and take off his knife.

Both have no weapons. But that didn't stop them from fighting.

First Xika swung her leg, then held back with Xingli's elbow. After salting back, Xika was greeted with Xingli's kick that aimed at his face. The young man shifted Xingli's kick and thrust his fist right into the girl's beautiful face.

Armed with the thrust force from Xika's edge against her kick, Xingli twisted her body to avoid Xika's fist. When his eyes were faced with Xika, the fists of the two met.

CRUST!

There was a cracking sound. Not from Xika's hands, not from Xingli's. But from the floor that was holding the two fighting.

The crack spread even more powerless to resist the attacks of the two. Though Xika and Xingli only fought physical exertion, not using qi. Elder Fen glared fiercely watching the scene.

Whush!

Both are thrown by their respective energies. No one won from the exchange just now. Both physical strength is equally strong. Their fighting techniques were similarly powerful. Both are equally strong. But Elder Fen was unwilling to accept such a result. Must be one stronger. Just who is it?

After that equally powerful exchange of fists, the two of them did not continue the fight. They just stood in silence and looked at each other.

Xingli looked at him dislikefully. His gaze read clearly.

'Why did you give up on me?'

Xingli felt Xika relented to him for not continuing the needle and card fight. He thought that Xika was deliberately holding back.

Occasionally, Xika wanted to reply to Xingli with a gaze as well. So he gave a meaningful look,

'I'm not giving up on you. Aren't you the one who gave up on me?'

Xingli was slightly surprised when she read Xika's eyes.

'You gave up on me. You don't fight with cards like last time.'

'Last time was a life and death fight. You were my enemy at the time. This time it's different.'

This time Xingli gave a puzzled look.

'It's just a friendly match. No need to remove all abilities. Aren't you like that too?'

After a momentary shocked look, Xingli gave an indecipherable look. Both are now immersed in their own minds. After reading Xika's gaze, Xingli realized that Xika had also not brought out her full ability. The man did not use any of his elements or poison. But how could the man know that he was not using his full abilities either?

As Xingli wondered why Xika knew the girl did not bring out her entire ability, Xika was wondering how Xingli's true abilities were. In his mind was clearly the answer of the question that was spinning in Xingli's head.

Why would Xika know? Quite simple. Both of them were at the Qi Forming stage. Xika herself was already able to communicate with the four elements before she reached the Qi Forming, Xingli was also at least currently able to communicate with nature.

It's just that the girl hasn't shown her element yet. Realizing Xingli was not using her element, Xika was not using her element either. Unfortunately, even though the two agreed to bring out their entire abilities at the beginning, in the end they were unwilling to reveal their full abilities.

While the two of them were communicating with each other with gazes, the entire audience was made confused.

After fighting it all out before, now they were looking at each other? What the hell does that mean?

It is not just the audience that is confused. Even Heiliao and Huo Bingpun were confused by the confrontation of the two. Elder Fen also thought hard trying to understand what was going on right now.

The question he had in mind was the same as the one on the minds of all those present here. Why did they stop fighting?

"Are they in an eye-to-eye race?"

After hearing the question out of nowhere, Xika and Xingli realized that everyone was staring at them in confusion. So the two turned their heads simultaneously staring at Elder Fen.

"It's....."

Elder Fen racked his brain increasingly hard trying to understand the meaning behind the gazes of the two. But the meaning of each gaze, only Xika and Xingli knew. Just the two of them.

Finally Elder Fen realized something. Xingli and Xika still had not revealed their strength entirely. How could he realize that now? It must be because the fight of the two is so enticing.

Throughout the fight, the two did not use their qi or elements. Except for their white-black holes and Xingli's needles, the two did not use qi.

Xingli only used his qi to control his needle, instead of using it to attack directly like forming a blade of qi or something. Xika does not use qi.

Both of them were purely fighting just relying on their physique and fighting techniques. Normally, cultivators who were at the Qi Forming stage could already communicate with nature and determine their elements.

With his second talent, Elder Fen refused to believe that they could not yet communicate with nature. It's just that they didn't show it. It seemed like both of them refused to show their full capabilities.

Perhaps that was also the reason why Xika stopped the sword fight earlier which was accompanied by cards and needles. He replaced it with a pure card and needle with physical strength. Xika wanted to prevent Xingli from revealing his full strength.

Since the two had already agreed not to show their full strength, how could he refuse? After all while the identity of the two is unknown, it is better to play it safe.

"Hahaha. All righty! The Ranking Exam is over. The top five of the students, you'll see me again here tomorrow. Twenty strongest Outer Disciples, come back here tomorrow morning to get your pins. That'sthat's all. See you soon."

Finished speaking, Elder Fen instantly disappeared just like how he had come. But his words left almost everyone confused. The elders glanced at each other before dispersing the disciples uncertainly.

Both the elders and disciples re-thought a similar question. From the fight earlier, between Xingli and Xika, who won? Who is stronger?

Meanwhile, the two old men watching from a distance were chatting.

"Don't you think their fight was too much? Each of the attacks was aimed at killing his opponent and targeting a fatal point."

The other old man nodded.

"Outside it looks like that. But they have no intention of killing each other. Both put trust in every attack they gave."

"Trust?"

"The belief that their opponent would not lose and take the attack easily. They are confident and believe that their opponents can avoid the attacks they give. That's why both of them gave a fierce attack. Throughout the fight, the two continued to place trust in each attack."

Back to the Main Page.

Before the disciples completely dispersed, someone came in a hurry and smiled to find the man he was looking for. Unknowingly, his arrival attracted the attention of many people.

Taps! Taps! Taps!

"Huh...hah...e., finally met....so the rumor is true.." said the girl with a smile on her face.