Just as they were speaking, Xu Taiping, inside the bronze mirror, delivered a heavy punch to the knee of Tian Qi's leg that was about to slash down. Then, he twisted his body and delivered another punch to Tian Qi's groin, causing Tian Qi to wince.
This was the first time Tian Qi had shown such an expression since he began using this evil technique.
But this was just the beginning. Following this strike, Xu Taiping's second set of the Charging Bull Formation began to take shape.
Accompanied by the roaring sounds of the charging bull, Tian Qi's Ghost Shadow Kick gradually became suppressed, forcing him to only defend.
Seeing this, the several examiners who were about to intervene put down their weapons.
Clearly, this was not the time for them to act.
Moreover, encountering disciples of the outer sect who practiced evil techniques was not uncommon for them. Every year, there would be a few, so they were not thrown into disarray by this.
"No, it's impossible! How could I lose to a brat like you!"
Realizing that he was about to lose again, Tian Qi was both shocked and angry.
He began to use the evil technique recklessly, and the red true qi around his body rose again, making his physique even more robust.
But what made him feel desperate was that the power of Xu Taiping's Charging Bull Formation was also increasing, and it was increasing faster than his evil technique.
Xu Taiping, who had gained something from this match, suddenly roared excitedly.
Following this, his fist, like a cannonball, struck the knee of Tian Qi's robust leg again.
With a loud noise, Tian Qi staggered, almost falling over.
At this moment, Xu Taiping's 101st punch was already on its way.
This punch landed heavily on Tian Qi's chest, directly knocking him to the ground.
Tian Qi, unwilling to accept defeat, opened his mouth and roared, his body's red true qi exploding outward, as if he was forcibly activating some secret technique.
Xu Taiping's response was a punch carried by the momentum of a charging bull.
The punch landed, and the stage trembled. The red true qi around Tian Qi's body was shattered.
Tian Qi's face was twisted with unwillingness.
He tried to fight back, but the red true qi had just risen when it was shattered again by Xu Taiping's consecutive punches.
Finally, the second set of the Charging Bull Formation reached the 108th punch.
This was also the best punch Xu Taiping believed he had ever thrown since practicing the Green Ox Fist.
Realizing that he was doomed, Tian Qi suddenly bit his tongue and used his evil technique to burn his blood qi recklessly.
With a roar that was not human, Tian Qi's flesh suddenly swelled, and his body transformed into a half-human, half-wolf monster, biting at Xu Taiping.
Facing this monster, Xu Taiping did not retract his fist.
At this moment, he was extremely confident in his fist, feeling that even if the tiger demon at its peak were to appear before him, he could knock it down with one punch.
Xu Taiping looked at the monster's head with determination and delivered a heavy punch.
With a loud noise, the monster's head was shattered.
The stage beneath them was completely destroyed by this punch.
For a moment, dust filled the air.
Xu Taiping's face was revealed in the bronze mirror.
Although it was from a top-down angle, his focused and alert eyes, along with his tense body, still gave off an indescribable sense of pressure.
"Is this really the Xu Taiping from three years ago?"
Zi Yan looked at Xu Taiping in the bronze mirror, her face full of surprise.
She found it hard to associate the Xu Taiping who had just killed an evil cultivator with his fists with the boy who was protected by Qing Xiao and Zhao Linglong three years ago.
Qing Xiao, however, smiled.
"Although his physique has grown much larger and his appearance has changed somewhat, this determined and resolute gaze is unmistakable."
He continued, remembering how Xu Taiping, after being identified as having a White Spirit Bone, resolutely chose to go down the mountain to practice for three years.
"But, these three years, Little Taiping must have suffered a lot."
She, who seemed carefree, was actually very sensitive. She immediately noticed the scars on Xu Taiping's arms and the blood seeping through the bandages on his fists.
"Don't worry, once we go up the mountain, Senior Sister will protect you!"
After a moment of sentiment, Zhao Linglong suddenly returned to her optimistic demeanor, placing her hand on Qing Xiao's shoulder and making a solemn promise.
"It's too early to say that."
Qing Xiao, who had just relaxed, frowned again, his eyes fixed on the bronze mirror.
"Didn't Taiping win this match?"
Zhao Linglong looked at Qing Xiao, puzzled.
Qing Xiao did not explain but pointed to the bronze mirror.
Hearing this, Zhao Linglong and Zi Yan turned their attention back to the bronze mirror.
At this moment, the image in the bronze mirror was focused on a large notice board.
As Qing Xiao continued to zoom in, Zhao Linglong and Zi Yan immediately saw two familiar names listed together—Xu Taiping and Lu Yuan.
"Little Taiping's next opponent... is really Lu Yuan?!"
Zhao Linglong was surprised.
"The lottery for the Dragon Gate Assembly is managed by Elder Black Dragon. There's no tampering this time, so we can only say that Taiping's luck is indeed not very good."
Qing Xiao smiled bitterly.
"Senior Brother, what is Lu Yuan's cultivation level?"
After a moment of shock, Zhao Linglong suddenly asked with some concern.