The Card Cultivation System
CCS-280S

HHH.......

The smoke from the tornado began to fade to reveal two figures with torn clothes panting while staring at each other sharply.

"What's the jerk? Are you tired, huh?"

"You better go glass."

Xika and Tian Li still continued to stare at each other while trying to stabilize their respective breaths. After all, both of them had fought against forty people more or less, after which it was continued by fighting each other. Both of them had consumed a lot of qi and energy.

Then, Jing Wei's voice rang out in all directions without her figure being seen.

"Announcement to all participants, due to too few participants, the final round will be held at this time. Whoever stands last in this competition will be declared the winner!"

Both Xika and Tian Li were both speechless when they heard Jing Wei's words. Who would have thought, Zhen Fang's plan had apparently really worked? But that means the others have also finished facing other opponents. Most likely, the remaining participants were currently staying eight and that was their group.

So far everything is according to plan. But from here, everything will turn into uncertainty. I don't know what will happen, given the grudges that have existed since the group was first formed.

"Heh, asshole. Did you hear that just now? Now the second round and the final are no different! This time I'll destroy you!"

"Heh, it seems you don't have the ability to do that." Xika shot up while thrusting the Space Shifter.

Tian Li easily tilted his head and avoided Xika's stab. He clenched his right hand which had been enveloped in a small tornado and smashed it into Xika's stomach. Xika made a wind shield and flicked herself backwards right before Tian Li's fist hit her.

A BLAR!

A SHOCK!

SREK'S!

Xika used the short pause that appeared to eat the Heiliao-made pill and replenished her qinya. After that, he again prepared to wait for Tian Li who was approaching.

But suddenly, a black-coloured giant thorn appeared between Xika and Tian Li causing the new disciple from the Sky Devouring Castle to stop his steps. After which, hundreds of small black thorns surrounded Tian Li and trapped him on the spot. Lastly, a black sheath rose from below and wrapping around Tian Li left him completely trapped.

"Haha, nice timing Brother-"

Xika already knew who did this. Other than Yun Xingzhao, there was only one person who would still help him even if this was the final round. But his speech came to a halt when he saw Li Tang's condition.

"-li. Li Tang's! What's going on?"

Quickly Xika approached Li Tang. His condition is so strange. His body was completely black, perhaps it was a side effect of the Dark Shade Abyss technique. But even so, various burns can be seen here and there. Besides, Li Tang's breathing was so irregular. It seemed that he was exerting all his efforts in order to get to this place.

"Xika.....Tian Li's............Han Feng"

SWOSH!

Before Li Tang managed to finish his remark, a fireball floated towards his back. Xika of course will not stay silent to see that. He enveloped Li Tang with a thick layer of wind.

THE BLES!

A BLAR!

But Xika never expected that his wind layer that could almost withstand all enemy attacks could be penetrated easily by the fireball. It felt like the layer of wind he made was just a piece of glass in front of the incredible energy.

And as a result, the fireball hit Li Tang hard and caused an explosion that threw Li Tang and Xika in different directions. However, despite the thick fog, Xika was able to clearly see the blood coming out of Li Tang's mouth and his expression that was so agonizing. He had never seen Li Tang make such an expression.

Bruk!

Xika was thrown a few meters away from where she had been. While Li Tang was located a dozen meters away from Xika. Moreover, the fireball just now made Li Tang lose his strength so the trap he had set to lock Tian Li up disappeared.

"Heh, asshole! What the fuck is this really?!" sumpat Tian Li was annoyed at being trapped without knowing anything. When he turned his head, he saw the helpless figure of Li Tang lying not far from him. And then, you know who made the trap just now.

"Tian Li's! Fucking jerk! If you dare touch a strand of her hair-"

BRACKET!

"GHAW!"

Unfortunately, before Xika finished her remark, Tian Li had stepped on Li Tang strongly causing blood to again spurt out of his mouth.

"ASSHOOK!" Xika shouted full of emotions. All around his body, a sharp large wind whirled swiftly along with the appearance of a green aura around his body.

"Hahaha...before you think of this friend of yours," Tian Li moved his legs from his stomach to Li Tang's face, "you should think of yourself first." he said while looking in the same direction as the previous fireball came.

Xika felt so angry at this moment, but she forced herself to look in the same direction as Tian Li and found a burning man walking leisurely.

Han Feng's.

But the aura coming out of her was different from the aura that Xika had known all along. It was like seeing two different people. And Xika recalled Li Tang's words just a moment ago. Did Li Tang ask her to run? From whom? Besides, Han Feng is not a new disciple? So he cheated in this competition? Then, at what level was Han Feng's strength?

"You." Xika looked at Han Feng sharply. "You're not a new student. You shouldn't be able to enter this competition."

"Eitherway. Maybe yes, maybe not. Why why?" asked Han Feng indifferently.

Tian Li looked at Han Feng with a doubtful gaze at once confused. All this time he thought he was equal or even the strongest among the eight of them. However, he did not expect that Han Feng was hiding his strength.

Han Feng glanced at Tian Li for a moment, "Please step aside for a moment. I have business with him."

"Oh yeah? I still have business with him." Tian Li grinned widely. He will not allow himself to be humiliated. "Why should I give you a way?"

Han Feng snorted disdainfully at Tian Li. He took a step forward and instantly an unusually strong aura appeared all around Han Feng. Now Tian Li had only understood the difference between himself and Han Feng. They seem to be in two different worlds. Even if he refused, but his legs retreated reflexively in the face of absolute strength.

"Sad." Han Feng clicked his lips and stepped forward, ignoring the trembling Tian Li beside him.

"A few months ago, I heard that there were three students who entered the Academy in an unusual manner. They should have been unacceptable again because it was too late, but at the generosity of an elder they were allowed to join the Academy provided that they could defeat three disciples with the best results.

Unexpectedly the three of them managed to defeat those best disciples. That's you and your friends, right? And one of the disciples you defeated came from the Burning Abyss Sect. Am I right?"

"Eitherway. Maybe yes, maybe not. Why why?" xika said back Han Feng with a smile.

"Suckers. Apparently you're still not aware of your situation, huh? I'll give you one more chance.

Han Mang's.

Have you heard of this name? I heard the news that my nephew was beaten several times by the same person and smeared the good name of Burning Abyss Sect. Kneel before me, then slap your right and left cheeks ten times each, then kiss my shoes. I'll forget about this."

Xika spit. Then he looked at Han Feng without the slightest fear. "Heh, motherfucker. Kneeling off? Slap the left and right cheeks? Who do you think you are, huh?"

Han Feng sighed holding back his anger. "You're not aware of the situation. It seems pointless that I gave you a chance. I should have beaten you in the first place."

"Heh. It depends whether you are capable or not" Xika said in a mocking tone. Even though he had already sensed the overwhelming aura coming out from Han Feng, even though he had already seen Tian Li retreat obediently, he still did not have the slightest fear.

Han Feng flicked his finger then a fireball shot towards Xika.

And Xika instantly knew that this was the same fireball that hit Li Tang earlier. He knew that his wind shield would have no effect on this fireball, but he still made a layer of wind in front of him.

SWISH!

A BLAR!

The result is the same as before. The fireball pierced through Xika's wind shield easily and struck her body in a crushing manner. Xika was thrown dozens of meters away as a result of which she stopped when she hit a tree.

"Ukh..... Apparently it can not yes.....this power......if I am not wrong, Royal Realm - Low Jack yes?"

Plok! plok! plok!

"Exactly. Unfortunately, it's too late to change your mind now. I will destroy you until your mother doesn't recognize you anymore!" Han Feng grinned bloodthirsty savage.

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In the place of Jing Wei and the higher-ups of the other sects, many felt shocked by Han Feng's confession, then the shock turned into anger towards Han Li, the leader of the Burning Abyss Sect.

"Brother Jing, isn't this a violation?"

"That's right, Brother Jing. According to the rules, shouldn't Han Fengg be disqualified right now?"

But before Jing Wei could answer, Han Li had spoken first. He stood up and cupped his hands together.

"My biggest apology, my brothers. This time, it was purely my fault. I'm not careful enough to let my son cheat. I beg Brother Jing's kindness, finish this competition, I will give my son the punishment."

"Hey, hey. Brother Han, isn't that inappropriate? You mean you want Brother Jing to continue this fight even if you already know that your son is cheating?"

"I'm sorry. I promise I won't take any prize my son won. In fact, I'm willing to compensate for this unfortunate incident."

Han Li's speech was reaping scorn from the other sect's higher-ups. From the way he spoke, this Han Li was confident that his son would win.

Jing Wei sighed in anger. Since when can his academy be rigged so easily like this? And again, did Han Li really think that he was stupid? Even so, he had to be careful in acting. A slight misstep and he would be the target of all the sects that were here.

He looked back at the screen that showed Xika and Han Feng. Did he really have no choice but to comply with Han Li's request?

Suddenly his eyes caught something from Xika's gaze. Something was different from the eyes of the boy. Even Tian Li who came from the Sky Devouring Castle-was only able to retreat trembling when faced with the aura of Low-Jack. But Xika, she did not have the slightest fear in her eyes. It felt as if he still had another card to play.

"Oh? Brother Han, it sounds like you're very confident that your son will win this competition?" jing Wei asked. His brain turned violently choosing two options. In the end, he chose to bet on Xika.

"Fttt......Sorry, Brother Jing? Did I not hear wrong?"

Although Han Li sounded arrogant and arrogant, but it could be understood by other higher-ups because his son who was at the Low-Jack level was there with a group of Qi Forming boys. However what the other sect higher-ups could not understand was, why did Jing Wei feel as if it still had another card to play?

"You didn't hear wrong, Brother Han. Tell you what, since you're so sure that your son will win, how about we bet?"

"Bt.....Brother Jing, what bet do you want to make?" han Li asked as he tried hard to hold back his laughter.

"I heard recently Burning Abyss Sect discovered a Low-Heart Artifact. It seems like a good artifact?"

At once Han Li's countenance changed. His face was solemn, although he still looked at Jing Wei like a fool.

"Brother Jing, I don't mind betting. But what can your Mu Zhan Academy offer in exchange for my Low-Heart Artifacts?"

Jing Wei waved his hand and a stone with an extremely dark color floated before the sect elders. With just a glance, the sect's higher-ups knew that the stone was no ordinary stone, even though they did not know what it was.

"Brother Jing, that stone you took out is indeed unusual. But to be exchanged for my artifact, it feels a bit......."

"Said, a Dark Tomb was discovered recently in the Tang Dynasty. But they are still looking for the key to enter the tomb. He said they only needed a small piece that was shaped like a rock."

Han Li looked at Jing Wei with a wide mouth. In that case, it wasn't the stone that Jing Wei had......

"Again, then, Brother Jing."

Jing Wei simply responded with a smile on her face, hoping inwardly that she did not make the wrong decision.

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Back to Xika.

"It's a shame, but I don't even know my own mother. Besides, I never intended to change my mind. Just at Low Jack's level and you think you're the strongest?"

Immediately Han Feng sensed the danger emanating from Xika's gaze. Could it be that Xika was also hiding her strength? But he immediately dismissed that thought. Not likely. Even if Xika hid her strength at most only in the Qi Forming 8 or 9.

He had even almost forgotten that Xika was only in the Qi Forming 7. Perhaps in terms of strength level, Xikalah was the weakest. But he could not deny that Xika's ability was not inferior to those in the Qi 9 Forming. Too bad, if he is not there, Xika may win this competition. But the situation is different now.

With the talent that Xika showed, it would not take long before he developed and became a figure that many people feared. But Xika has chosen the wrong path. He had offended the Burning Abyss Sect. In different situations maybe they can be friends, but unfortunately this time is impossible. Now he must finish off Xika before he develops into a figure that can endanger his clan.

"I can't believe hearing that from the boy in the Qi Forming 7. There might still be someone stronger than me. But in this place, in this round, I am the strongest." Han Feng spread out his hands and raised his head high with pride.

"Heh. Forming Qi 7 is enough to defeat you." Xika stood up and wiped the blood dripping from Han Feng's fireball just now.

But before Han Feng and Xika fought further, Jing Wei's voice came back.

"I'm sorry, I forgot something. Since this is already the final round, then I will give you the prize you should have received in the second round."

When Jing Wei's voice disappeared, Xika realized something was different. It felt as if his body was surrounded by extremely dense qi. Could it......

Xika checked her pouch and found the pearls she had gathered were slowly decomposing into pure and viscous qi energy. Apparently this pearl was a solidified qi. Suddenly, Xika sensed that something was different from her body. It felt as if he had taken another step forward.

He checked his dantian and found that he was now at the level of Forming Qi 8.

"Ralat, Forming Qi 8 is enough to finish you off" Xika said as she gave a grin on her face to Han Feng.