Super Gene Hunting Ground-Chapter 972 - 967: Battle of Life and Death, No Retreat! (Updated 3 Times)

In the duel between Qin Xiaotian and Yang Xiao, he indeed suffered defeat,

even he himself found it quite unexpected.

He never thought that wielding the Two-star Divine Weapon, Broken Rainbow Sword, he would still lose to Yang Xiao.

The only consolation was that the killing aura of Broken Rainbow Sword withstood the killing aura of Bronze Divine Sword; although defeated, he wasn't instantly crushed into pieces.

Qin Xiaotian's body was instantly covered with ice blocks, enveloped in Extreme Cold Energy, and he fell to the ground.

However, Qin Xiaotian wasn't powerless,

at the moment he fell, he quickly tossed a Big Blood Pill into his mouth.

Lying on the ground, unconscious, the Big Blood Pill slowly began to take effect, circulating warmth within his body, aiding in his gradual awakening.

Upon waking, Qin Xiaotian did not rush to turn around. He knew that in this life-and-death challenge, Yang Xiao could very likely kill him, and turning around might expose him to a fatal strike from Yang Xiao.

He lay still on the ground, hearing Yang Xiao's footsteps approaching.

Yang Xiao stood before him, talking to him, saying he promised Elder Ye from the library to spare him.

At that moment, Qin Xiaotian knew he could survive, and it was a fortunate stroke of luck.

However, he still didn't turn around because he didn't want to face Yang Xiao with the stance of a defeated person, thanking him tearfully for sparing his life.

He felt it was a humiliation.

The mighty heir of the Qin family, the richest in Flying Leopard Empire, begging this lowly Yang Xiao for mercy was utterly unacceptable for him.

Yet, the desire to survive compelled him to lie still, feigning death.

In the best outcome Qin Xiaotian envisioned, he'd be rescued while pretending to be unconscious, not having to face Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao did not seize the chance to kill him; Qin Xiaotian felt no gratitude, only disgrace.

His brother, Qin Yue, was killed by Yang Xiao, prompting Qin Xiaotian to challenge Yang Xiao, imagining killing him in front of everyone, avenging his brother, never expecting the same fate as his brother.

How could Qin Xiaotian, who was always arrogant, accept this?

Dean Xinghai, at Qin Chuan's plea, activated the Defense Light Screen to cease the battle between Yang Xiao and Qin Xiaotian, to save the talented Qin Xiaotian.

Qin Tianxia, lying on the ground, naturally heard the Dean's words to Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao prepared to leave, and Qin Tianxia could clearly sense Yang Xiao's departing footsteps.

As an evolver nearing Empire Middle Level, his senses were exceptionally keen.

Humiliation filled Qin Xiaotian's mind, and the resolve for revenge surged instantly.

Qin Xiaotian knew the moment Yang Xiao turned away was the perfect opportunity to assassinate him.

Once Yang Xiao was dead, the outcome was set, and Dean Xinghai could only sigh.

The instant Yang Xiao turned to leave, Qin Xiaotian shattered the ice covering him, leaping up with Broken Rainbow Sword in hand, slicing through the void, stabbing toward Yang Xiao.

The entire scene was in an uproar!

Though Yang Xiao's senses were extremely sharp, he was still one step late.

Yang Xiao couldn't dodge in time, and with the Bronze Divine Sword in his hand, he swept it behind himself with a reverse grip.

Qin Xiaotian made an emergency dodge, but Broken Rainbow Sword still pierced forward, merely slightly veering from its aim at Yang Xiao's heart.

"Swoosh!"

A soft sound, like a longsword entering water, slicing through tofu,

the Broken Rainbow Sword pierced Yang Xiao's left chest.

Qin Xiaotian initially thought just a swipe of Broken Rainbow Sword would easily cut Yang Xiao in half, killing him instantly, beyond healing.

However, Yang Xiao's Bronze Divine Sword simultaneously aimed at Qin Xiaotian.

The strong killing aura made Qin Xiaotian's heart palpitate. Recently injured, he wasn't fully recovered, relying solely on his inner roar to barely support his sneak attack on Yang Xiao.

If Qin Xiaotian had insisted on a horizontal swipe with Broken Rainbow Sword, he himself would have been immediately pierced through by Yang Xiao's Bronze Divine Sword.

Exchanging life for life was too costly!

Unable to continue harming Yang Xiao, Qin Xiaotian instantly withdrew Broken Rainbow Sword, bursting backward.

As Yang Xiao turned, blood sprayed from the two wounds in his penetrated left chest.

He felt a sharp pain, dizziness, slowly falling, barely supporting himself on the ground with his left hand, preventing a complete fall.

Yang Xiao knew if he fully collapsed, Qin Xiaotian's second sword would strike immediately.

Yang Xiao used his last bit of strength, quickly retrieving a small porcelain bottle from the Space Ring, smashing it on the ground, picking up two Big Blood Pills, and putting them into his mouth.

A warm current flowed into his body, quickly healing the injured organs; the front and back wounds on his left chest slowly began to heal, the blood flow reducing, slowly stopping.

Yang Xiao finally caught his breath and, lifting his head, saw Qin Xiaotian in the distance.

At this moment, Qin Xiaotian had urgently consumed two Big Blood Pills, holding the Broken Rainbow Sword and watching Yang Xiao.

He considered rushing up to deliver another sword strike but facing Yang Xiao head-on, he dared not take the risk; instead, choosing the safest approach for quick healing.

Anyway, Yang Xiao was just severely injured; he wouldn't pose a threat to Qin Xiaotian for the time being, and based on his estimation, he would recover faster than Yang Xiao.

At this moment,

Xiao Ling, Yelu Caiyun, and Xinghai had already flown to the center of the field.

Xiao Ling and Yelu Caiyun rushed to Yang Xiao's side, supporting him.

"Yang Xiao, how are you?"

"Yang Xiao, hold on!"

Both simultaneously took out Big Blood Pills, regardless of whether Yang Xiao was willing, and together stuffed them into Yang Xiao's mouth.

Two more warm currents entered his body, accelerating the healing process within.

Xinghai stood between Yang Xiao and Qin Xiaotian, sternly shouting:

"Qin Xiaotian, why did you attack Yang Xiao from behind? What you did is utterly immoral!"

Qin Xiaotian was taken aback, then suddenly said coldly:

"Dean, Yang Xiao and I are in a life-and-death challenge. Unless someone dies, no one can leave. Does the academy prohibit sneak attacks?"

"You?"

Dean Xinghai was at a loss for words, staring at Qin Xiaotian, unable to utter a single sentence.

Qin Xiaotian wasn't wrong; a life-and-death challenge isn't just a test of ability but also a test of wit and strategy. As long as you can defeat your opponent, any means can be used.

Here, you cannot rely on the good and evil of human nature; only combat power is evaluated.

Xiao Ling, feeling relieved that Yang Xiao wasn't in life danger, scolded Qin Xiaotian:

"Qin Xiaotian, Yang Xiao spared your life, yet you attack from behind; you are utterly shameless!"

"Haha, shameless? Master Xiao, you are so ignorant. In a life-and-death challenge, there is no shamelessness or morality, only life and death."

Qin Xiaotian had already committed himself and didn't care how Xinghai and Xiao Ling judged him.

At this moment, he wouldn't care even if the entire academy looked down on him, as long as he could kill Yang Xiao, he would be satisfied.

Yang Xiao gently pushed Xiao Ling and Yelu Caiyun aside, looking at Qin Xiaotian in the distance, saying:

"Qin Xiaotian, you're right. Between us is a life-and-death challenge. Unless one of us dies, the other will not leave the arena."

Having said that, Yang Xiao cupped his fists to Dean Xinghai and said:

"Dean, our life-and-death challenge is not yet over. Please, all of you, leave."

"Yang Xiao?"

Xiao Ling and Yelu Caiyun looked at Yang Xiao simultaneously.

"You've just been injured by him; it's not advisable to continue the duel now!"

Dean Xinghai glanced at Yang Xiao and said:

"Yang Xiao, I can make an exception for you. As long as you say you withdraw from today's match, I will announce its end and ensure your life safety. You won't have to apologize to Qin Xiaotian."

"No need. Qin Xiaotian's strike just woke me up. Since this is a life-and-death final, it won't end until one of us dies."

Qin Xiaotian also hoped to fight Yang Xiao sooner, thinking he might have an advantage while his recovery was relatively better. So, he said to Xinghai:

"Dean, the academy rules state that once we enter the challenge arena, the academy cannot interfere with our duel. Please leave immediately."

Dean Xinghai, who usually was kind and approachable, rarely got angry, always smiling and sometimes nonsensical. Now, however, he was furious.

Dean Xinghai's mouth twitched, bellowing,

"Continue the match, activate the Defense Light Screen, and all the spectators fly to a hundred meters high in the air."

He said, after glancing at Yang Xiao again, then flashed and flew out of the center of the playground.

Xiao Ling and Yelu Caiyun had no choice but to leave.

With a "buzz!" sound,

the Defense Light Screen restarted, enveloping Yang Xiao and Qin Xiaotian within it.

Qin Xiaotian sneered,

"Yang Xiao, prepare to die!"

The Broken Rainbow Sword in his hand shook, and hundreds of sword shadows tore through the sky.

Yang Xiao took a deep breath and immediately activated the Soul Skill "Burst,"

enhancing all attributes by 10%, boosting combat power by 50%, with only one attack opportunity within five minutes. After initiating the attack, the burst skill fails, and the next Soul Skill Burst must wait 30 minutes.

The Bronze Divine Sword in his hand quivered, unleashing the full-level Golden Bee Sword Skill, nine massive sword shadows soared into the sky, confronting Qin Xiaotian's hundreds of sword shadows head-on.

Currently, after being injured, both had only about 70% of their combat power. As such, the killing aura from the Two-star Divine Weapon didn't reach its peak, and the Defense Light Screen could barely hold up.

To be safe, Dean Xinghai still had everyone fly into the air, ready to dodge and flee at any moment.

Qin Chuan initially considered persuading his son to end the fight, but seeing a heavy blow on Yang Xiao, he also thought it might not be a bad opportunity.

Wanyan Li even exclaimed joyfully:

"Xiaotian, kill him, kill him, avenge your brother!"

...

Over ten thousand people watched Yang Xiao and Qin Xiaotian's fight from the air, the atmosphere tense.

Yang Xiao's Golden Bee Sword Skill was merely the most basic swordsmanship, and many present had cultivated it. However, very few had cultivated it to full level.

Nine huge sword shadows tore the void,

carrying Yang Xiao, they rushed into Qin Xiaotian's rain of swords.

Most people were worried for Yang Xiao.

"Dean, why did Yang Xiao charge straight in? This isn't right. He was just injured, and logically, his combat power shouldn't recover as quickly as Qin Xiaotian's. Charging directly into Qin Xiaotian's rain of swords is likely a bad omen! Moreover, Qin Xiaotian is using the Two-star Divine Weapon Broken Rainbow Sword."

Dean Xinghai frowned deeply,

"This kid, why is he using the Golden Bee Sword Skill? Although the Golden Bee Sword Skill is full level, it only increases basic damage ninefold, which isn't enough to shatter Qin Xiaotian's Broken Rainbow Sword aura. Qin Xiaotian's Broken Rainbow Sword Skill isn't to be underestimated either."

Just as everyone was puzzled, Yang Xiao turned into a beam of light and charged into Qin Xiaotian's rain of swords.

Nine massive sword shadows formed a circle, piercing through the void, crushing all the killing aura in front, like a giant digging machine, drilling out a long tunnel underground.

Within the circle of nine sword shadows, Yang Xiao, wielding the Bronze Divine Sword, charged at Qin Xiaotian.

Qin Xiaotian suddenly felt a chill of death envelop his entire body.