In the arena, Song Changming disappeared from where he stood in an instant, with a Thunder Serpent darting beneath his feet.
Wu Fengâs eyes burned brightly as his right hand wielded a long spear imbued with unmatched Gang Qi, which he smashed forward fiercely.
Roar!
In an instant, the purely condensed Innate Qi Aura transformed into a massive White Smoke Dragon more than ten yards long, descending directly.
At the dragonâs head, a wave of purple-gold fire surged skyward.
Beneath the fiery wave, Song Changmingâs sword slashed at the White Smoke Dragon, generating a shockwave.
Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the scattered energy shock instantly activated the transparent Rune Array Walls on all sides of the ring.
The protective membrane absorbed the purple-gold fire and the massive dragon smoke Gang Qi, sending them back into the ring and ensuring the battle between the two would not further damage the School Martial Arts Arena.
Boom!
The White Smoke Dragon was ultimately shattered by Song Changmingâs slash, causing Wu Fengâs pupils to contract sharply.
"This power!"
Wu Feng had never underestimated Song Changming, which is why he spared no strength in his initial spear thrust and skipped probing attacks.
Yet, even with that, Song Changming countered his spear head-on!
This indicated that his Innate Realm cultivation did not provide the overwhelming advantage against Song Changming that he had expected, greatly surprising him!
The next moment, Song Changming, carrying the purple-gold fire wave, instantly pressed closer to Wu Feng.
The sword and spear clashed immediately, with the sharp sounds of metal striking metal ringing out continuously.
The powerful Gang Qi filled the entire ring, packing the inside of the Rune Walls completely.
As a result, the vast majority of soldiers found it hard to capture the battleâs details in the ring, while only the generals on the stands, relying on their keen perception, could see through the intense collision of the Gang Qi and witness the entire exchange between the two.
Song Changming possessed immense strength, whereas Wu Feng used his Innate Qi Aura cultivation to counter Song Changmingâs monstrous power.
They battled for several minutes, exchanging hundreds of blows, yet remained evenly matched.
"As expected of an Innate Martial Artist who has unlocked five Earth Martial Veins; the advantage in Innate Qi Aura is too clear..."
Song Changming tossed several Purple Gold Fire Lotuses, detonating them near Wu Feng while contemplating this.
In fact, Wu Fengâs innate talent and aptitude were stronger than most Innate Martial Artists, which made his raw strength surpass that of most Innate Martial Artists of the same realm!
Thatâs why even when Song Changming employed the Small Witch Power Seal on his palm, he couldnât easily overpower Wu Feng.
As the leading Deputy General of the 41st Flag Army, Wu Fengâs formidable power was beyond doubt.
In contrast, it seemed more unbelievable to outsiders that Song Changming, having unlocked only two Earth Martial Veins, could hold out against such an opponent for so long.
Another White Smoke Dragon burst through the explosion of the Purple Gold Fire Lotus, shooting toward Song Changming.
This White Smoke Dragonâs Spear Qi exceeded thirty yards in size, evidently more formidable than before, and its piercing power made Song Changmingâs eyelids twitch.
For a moment, Song Changming felt the arena was indeed too small, leaving him without room to evade.
He could only muster his strength and deliver a slash, compressing the Purple Gold Fire to its utmost, which adhered to his sword and amplified its power.
The next moment, a vast expanse of white light engulfed the entire arena.
The dragonâs roar resonated throughout the sky above the School Martial Arts Arena.
"No, as expected of General Wu Feng, the top candidate for Commander, too strong..."
Many soldiers were grateful that the Rune Energy Walls of the arena were sturdy enough to protect them from collateral damage while simultaneously marveling at Wu Fengâs strength.
Most believed that Wu Fengâs serious effort meant victory was near, while Song Changming would soon be exhausted and defeated.
A moment later, as the dragon-shaped Spear Qi dissipated, Song Changmingâs clothing and armor showed some wear and tear, revealing his robust and resilient skin underneath, yet he seemed unharmed.
Seeing that even this spear failed to defeat Song Changming, Wu Feng furrowed his brows slightly, pressing his lips in thought, finding the situation increasingly troublesome.
Song Changmingâs incredible strength was matched by his fleshâs resilience, reaching an unbelievable level.
This supposedly decisive spear failed to break through his defense, an outcome that seemed ridiculous!
To call him having a body of steel would underestimate Song Changmingâs corporeal toughness.
To pierce ordinary steel with this spear would be a breeze.
Song Changming tore off the strips of cloth hanging from his arm, acknowledging that the opponent before him was indeed a formidable adversary.
Even utilizing the Small Witch Power Seal wasnât enough to secure an easy victory.
To immediately change the tide, he would have to use the Blood Burst Secret Technique for one gamble.
But in this martial competition, his desire to win or lose wasnât that strong, and he was unwilling to deplete himself just to best someone.
After all, this wasnât a fight to the death, just a sparring match, hardly warranting desperation.
Without using the Secret Technique, it would likely turn into a prolonged battle, where neither could easily overtake the other, and it would be hard for Wu Feng to inflict real damage on someone with the Immortal Dragon Bodyâs physical traits.
As they both exhausted their energies, the outcome was ultimately fifty-fifty.
Apart from winning or losing, this real battle significantly improved his ability to wield the newly forged Witch Seal, quickly adapting to it.
Bang!
Wu Feng charged in again; for him, the outcome of this martial contest mattered more and carried greater significance.
He couldnât hold back, and he had a strong desire to defeat Song Changming.
Only by doing so could he maintain his position as the top candidate for Commander and continue to climb to the militaryâs upper echelons.
This position was something he wouldnât concede to other Deputy Generals under any circumstances.
In this martial contest, Song Changmingâs meteoric rise made Wu Feng feel a deep sense of threat.