Determine the Winner

This Bone Piercing Needle was meticulously crafted by Tang San during the holidays, all for this day. In case he still couldn't break Ao Tian's defense, he would use this Bone Piercing Needle.

The Bone Piercing Needle could pierce through external martial arts training, as well as internal martial energy. It was one of the most commonly used hidden weapons for breaking defenses, requiring only the skillful techniques of the Tang Sect's hidden weapons, rather than complex mechanisms.

There was another type of hidden weapon launched by hand, even more terrifying, called the Dragon Whisker Needle. However, the materials required for it were far too rare, and Tang San couldn't produce it at the moment.

When Tang San had just taken out the four steel needles, the Grandmaster snapped out of his astonishment brought about by Ao Tian. His face changed, but he hadn't had time to voice his protest. Tang San's wrist flicked, and the four steel needles were already in flight.

Although this battle was about his face and whether he could accept Ao Tian as his disciple, it was still a fight between two seven-year-old children. If Tang San used such weapons, what if there were casualties?

At this moment, all he could do was pray that Tang San's weapons wouldn't hit Ao Tian.

These four steel needles were also sent out using the Swallows Parting Flight technique. However, the target had changed; no longer aiming for Ao Tian's acupoints, but targeting his limbs.

Tang San's idea was simple: as long as Ao Tian's hands and feet were injured, his combat power would inevitably be reduced. Even if they engaged in close combat later, Tang San had full confidence in defeating Ao Tian.

At the beginning of the battle, Tang San was quite confident. It wasn't until he saw Ao Tian easily shatter his Blue Silver Grass that he realized something was amiss.

This scene was similar to their previous battle. Plus, even the goose eggs couldn't momentarily incapacitate Ao Tian. Regrettably, he had to resort to using his trump card, the Bone Piercing Needle.

Now, he had put forth his utmost effort, mobilizing all the power in his body and soul to launch the Bone Piercing Needle. It should be able to break through Ao Tian's defense. In a better scenario, it would pierce through Ao Tian's limbs and emerge from behind.

In this way, Ao Tian's combat power would undoubtedly be halved.

Although being pierced by the Bone Piercing Needle was painful, this type of injury was relatively easy for a healing spirit master to treat. That's why Tang San could use the Bone Piercing Needle with such confidence.

At this moment, Tang San was just as shocked as the Grandmaster. Ao Tian clearly hadn't practiced, but why was his defense still so strong?

Just as Tang San was hoping, the four Bone Piercing Needles finally pierced into Ao Tian.

Ao Tian still didn't evade. Two of the Bone Piercing Needles aimed for his thighs, and the other two for his arms.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

Four metallic clashes resounded, and the front ends of the Bone Piercing Needles all bent.

"How is this possible?" Tang San shouted in his heart. He couldn't believe it. The Bone Piercing Needle couldn't even break through Ao Tian's defense.

Just how strong was Ao Tian's defense? Tang San was a bit dazed.

This was already his most powerful move. After all, his specialty lay in hidden weapons, not in close combat.

Generally, someone with strong physical defense also had terrifying strength. Tang San didn't dare to imagine how powerful Ao Tian's strength had become.

If Ao Tian got close to him, the result would surely be the same as last time. Tang San thought with a touch of sorrow.

But he quickly snapped back to reality, because he saw Ao Tian charging toward him at an incredibly fast speed.

"Tang San, if you have no other means, then today's battle should come to an end," Ao Tian said.

Tang San's face changed slightly. Blue Silver Grass surged once again, entwining around Ao Tian's legs, impeding his advance.

Meanwhile, Tang San stepped into Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, rapidly increasing the distance between them.

"These little grasses are useless against me," Ao Tian laughed heartily. He easily tore apart the Blue Silver Grass entangled around his feet. The subsequent waves of Blue Silver Grass failed to ensnare his body.

"How can this be possible, how can it be?" The Grandmaster murmured absentmindedly, utterly shocked by Ao Tian's various displays.

His defense, strength, and speed were all so formidable. The Grandmaster quickly calculated in his mind. To so easily shatter and tear apart Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, Ao Tian would need to possess at least the strength of a High-Level Spirit Grandmaster. Yet, Ao Tian was only seven years old!

How could he be a Spirit Grandmaster approaching Level Thirty? Moreover, Ao Tian has never practiced before. This leaves the Grandmaster utterly baffled, the more he thinks about it, the more perplexed he becomes.

Tang San steps into the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and the Purple Demon Eyes are also activated. Under the observation of the Purple Demon Eyes, Ao Tian's speed is slightly slowed, and every movement is clearly captured by Tang San.

Tang San does his best to evade, avoiding Ao Tian getting close. He is truly afraid of Ao Tian's terrifying close combat ability.

Recalling the scene of their last battle, when Ao Tian got close, he could only endure the beating.

He still can't bring himself to believe that Ao Tian's cultivation has surpassed his own. He wants to rely on his Level Sixteen soul power to wear down Ao Tian.

As long as Ao Tian's stamina begins to drop, it would be a good opportunity for Tang San to counterattack.

However, he has underestimated Ao Tian's speed. Although his cultivation has reached Level Sixteen, with the boost of soul power, his speed is faster than before, but it still can't compare to Ao Tian.

Ao Tian has only used a trace of strength, yet the impact is fierce and the speed is incredible. In Tang San's eyes, no matter how refined his steps are, they seem rudimentary. In just a few breaths, Ao Tian has already closed in on Tang San.

Close combat finally begins. Tang San employs some of the combat techniques he has learned, including his specialty, Controlling Crane Catching Dragon. But when faced with Ao Tian, his Controlling Crane Catching Dragon completely loses its effect.

This technique is only a method of remotely manipulating objects, how could it truly control a real dragon?

Muffled groans constantly sound out, these are the sounds Tang San makes when he is beaten. His face stings and he feels extreme humiliation in his heart.

Being beaten like this in front of his teacher, so many classmates, and that girl, makes it hard for him to accept.

He's actually been beaten like this multiple times by a seven-year-old kid. Even though Tang San's soul is that of an adult, he's on the brink of madness.

Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track is the most suitable technique for close combat, but at this moment, it's completely ineffective. Regardless of how exquisite Tang San's steps are, he still can't evade Ao Tian's fists that seem to have eyes.

After a few minutes, Ao Tian comes to a stop.

"Tang San, battling me comes at a cost. If you want to challenge me in the future, be more cautious," Ao Tian says.

Tang San sits on the ground, panting heavily, his face covered in bruises, and his soul power depleted.

His face is flushed, and he looks extremely stifled.

Being repeatedly defeated by a little kid, can anyone not feel stifled? Anyone in his shoes would find it hard to endure.

"Ah, Xiaogang, we've both misjudged," the Dean says.

The Grandmaster reacts and quickly rushes to Tang San's side, helping him up with concern, asking, "Xiao San, are you alright?"

Tang San shakes his head, saying, "They're just superficial injuries. Ao Tian held back."

Although he says so, he feels very uncomfortable inside. There's a saying that goes, 'Don't hit people in the face'. Yet, Ao Tian almost exclusively aimed for his face.

The Grandmaster is afraid that Tang San might become despondent after this battle, and he quickly comforts him, "Failing once isn't a big deal. You still have a lot of room for improvement, and... other hidden cards. As long as you continue to work hard, it's not impossible to surpass Ao Tian in the future."

Tang San nods, suppressing the negative emotions in his heart. He won't be easily defeated by this setback.

He still has the even more formidable Tang Sect hidden weapons: Torrential Pear Blossom Needles, Yama's Invitation, Peacock Plume, Fierce Roar Tang Lotus...

He believes that as long as he can produce these hidden weapons, defeating Ao Tian won't be difficult.

And he still has another martial soul, a martial soul that even the teacher says is very powerful.

Ao Tian smiles at the Grandmaster, saying, "Grandmaster, the outcome is clear. Let's call it a day."