Lost

As Ning Xian had anticipated, the waterfall descended like a celestial river under her guidance, transforming into a sky dragon that chased after Mo Qingkuang.

Although Mo Qingkuang could use the wind to temporarily stay aloft, his speed without any solid footing was ultimately too slow. The rushing water dragon was incredibly fast, and Mo Qingkuang couldn't imagine the consequences of taking a direct hit.

His form blurred as he landed, moving swiftly to find an opportunity to attack Ning Xian!

But Ning Xian wasn't foolish enough to leave herself vulnerable, knowing Mo Qingkuang's speed. The Water Curtain Celestial Blossom descended and, under her guidance, coiled around her like a protective dragon, shielding her delicate body and leaving Mo Qingkuang no openings to attack.

The platform used for the duel was enclosed by some sort of barrier, preventing the torrential flood from breaking through. The water was completely contained within the platform area and didn't spill over into other regions.

Mo Qingkuang cursed under his breath!

The water dragon roared and chased after him relentlessly, leaving behind waterlogged ground wherever it passed!

Everyone knew that a person's speed in water is far slower than on land.

To the spectators, it seemed like Mo Qingkuang was making a desperate struggle. Even though he was much faster than the water dragon, as time passed and the water covered the entire arena, he would have nowhere to escape.

Once his speed slowed down, his defeat was inevitable!

The crowd began to cheer, led by the number one fan, Ji Han.

"Fairy Ning is mighty!"

"Fairy Ning is amazing!"

...

"He's going to lose," Qiu Yuan sighed. Mo Qingkuang had surprised him many times, but Ning Xian was too strong. Judging by her current power, she could easily be ranked among the top five seats!

"No, it's the restricted arena that's the problem," Xu Kong lamented.

Yes, Mo Qingkuang was once again hindered by the limited space. Each battle confined him to a restricted area.

If they were in an open field without constraints, could Ning Xian's energy sustain the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom to cover the entire world?

Mo Qingkuang's speed far exceeded that of the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom. Ning Xian's technique would never be able to hit him!

If he could escape and wait for Ning Xian's energy to deplete, it would be easy for him to defeat her.

Unfortunately, reality wasn't so forgiving.

"Heh, that's how it should be. Still, it's better for my academy to win," Qiu Yuan said calmly.

He understood Xu Kong's point, but since this could escalate into a contest between two academies or even two countries, it was more comforting to see his side win.

Xu Kong shook his head, looking serious. "I have a feeling Mo Qingkuang hasn't used his full strength yet. The genius of Tianxuan wouldn't be someone without a Heavenly-rank skill."

...

As Xu Kong expected, how could Mo Qingkuang not know a Heavenly-rank martial skill?

Seeing the space for evasion shrinking, Mo Qingkuang steeled himself. "I intended to hold back, but I didn't expect you to be so formidable!"

He moved swiftly, his hands forming seals rapidly.

Just as everyone thought the battle was over and Mo Qingkuang was about to be swept away by the water.

Suddenly, everything changed!

A fierce wind roared to life, and the sky grew even darker!

Amidst the black clouds, accompanied by terrifying flashes of lightning and thunder, a golden-blue dragon claw tore through, and a high-pitched dragon roar shook the entire space.

"What is that?" The crowd looked in awe at the golden-blue dragon that ripped through the clouds and descended.

"Dragon Capturing Hand!" The once worried members of the Imperial Academy suddenly relaxed.

They recognized this dragon well. It was the same technique that had forced a draw against the third-rank Grandmaster Chen Kong, who had also used a Heavenly-rank skill!

Previously worried because Mo Qingkuang was holding back and fell into a passive position, now seeing him use the Dragon Capturing Hand, they were reassured and went off to challenge their respective opponents.

"Heavenly-rank martial skill!" The faces of the Blue Flame Royal Academy students changed, especially the top twenty who were watching closely.

"What intense celestial phenomena! Its power might even surpass the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom!" Qiu Yuan exclaimed in shock.

"Just as I thought…" Xu Kong muttered to himself, though he felt a surge of doubt.

He had studied Tianxuan's records, and never before had such a powerful Heavenly-rank martial skill emerged from their empire. Clearly, the Heavenly-rank martial skill Mo Qingkuang was using was of a higher level than the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom.

Moreover, Mo Qingkuang's performance astonished him.

Ning Xian required a specific environment to smoothly execute her Heavenly-rank martial skill.

In contrast, Mo Qingkuang could execute his more powerful Heavenly-rank martial skill while in motion, and his speed in doing so was much faster than Ning Xian's!

It was evident that Mo Qingkuang's personal strength far surpassed Ning Xian's, possibly by more than one level.

"You truly are a surprising person," Xu Kong murmured to himself.

At this moment, the battlefield was undergoing a drastic change. The golden-blue dragon in the sky was several dozen feet long, with green scales and five claws, appearing lifelike!

The dragon descended with a roar, coiling around Mo Qingkuang. The water dragon controlled by Ning Xian was met with a powerful force, preventing it from attacking Mo Qingkuang.

A cold smile played on Mo Qingkuang's lips. "A water dragon? Watch my Dragon Capturing Hand!"

He formed his hand into a claw and reached out toward Ning Xian. The green dragon roared fiercely and charged at Ning Xian.

Ning Xian knew well that this green dragon wasn't simple. Even with the protection of the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom, safety wasn't guaranteed. Naturally, she wouldn't sit idly by.

She controlled the water dragon and water waves to intercept midway.

However, the green dragon surged forward effortlessly, bypassing all obstacles with ease, moving like a true dragon through the air!

It wasn't that the dragon had its own intelligence, but Mo Qingkuang's control over it was masterful.

The green dragon moved extremely fast, breaking through layers of barriers in the blink of an eye, reaching Ning Xian and wrapping around her, despite being shielded by the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom.

Ning Xian was helpless. She hadn't anticipated that her barriers would be ineffective against the green dragon. Now restrained, she had no choice but to abandon the pursuit of Mo Qingkuang and focus entirely on controlling the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom to counter the green dragon.

Under Ning Xian's control, the Water Curtain Celestial Blossom transformed into a towering column of water, enveloping her graceful figure and creating a barrier between her and the green dragon. She exerted all her strength to push outward, trying to break free from the dragon's grasp.

Seeing this, Mo Qingkuang sneered coldly and clenched his outstretched hand. The green dragon tightened around the water column with force.

Water splashed everywhere, and the column shattered!

The green and gold dragon tightened its body, securely trapping Ning Xian within.

In an instant, the situation reversed dramatically. The fleeing Mo Qingkuang had turned the tables and subdued the dominant Ning Xian.

Through the semi-transparent body of the dragon, Ning Xian's wet and graceful figure was faintly visible.

But the students of Blue Flame Royal Academy, who adored Ning Xian, had no heart to admire such a scene. They couldn't believe what had happened.

Ning Xian had lost!