The next second, a giant phantom of a finger had already appeared in the sky above Xiao Yi's head.
Bai Cheng saw this scene and, feeling the powerful pressure emanating from the phantom, instantly sensed something was wrong.
He instinctively wanted to release a Dou Technique to resist.
However, as Xiao Yi's raised finger slowly descended, the phantom behind him simultaneously pressed down towards Bai Cheng.
The Eternal Treasure Convergence Finger truly lived up to its reputation as a simple yet overbearing Di-rank Dou Technique, requiring no lengthy charging time.
Although the finger phantom Xiao Yi condensed at this moment only possessed seventy percent of its full power, its condensation time was incredibly short!
So fast that Bai Cheng couldn't even react!
Atop the high platform, Su Qian, as expected of a Dou Zong, nodded upon seeing the Dou Technique Xiao Yi unleashed and softly murmured:
"Di-rank Dou Technique…"
"This kid is full of surprises…"
"Bai Cheng has lost…"
As Su Qian finished speaking, the finger phantom on the arena had already steadily pressed down on Bai Cheng.
At this moment, Bai Cheng felt an extremely terrifying and powerful force pressing down on him, and no matter how much he struggled, it was futile!
He could only let the finger phantom slowly descend!
"Boom!"
A violent roar echoed as the finger phantom condensed by Xiao Yi slammed onto the arena.
It even pressed a deep gully into the giant stone arena!
Bai Cheng, meanwhile, spat out fresh blood and lay unconscious in the gully.
"Xiao Yi wins!"
The Elder overseeing the battle shouted, immediately announcing the result of the match… "That fast? Bai Cheng is the White Gang's boss, a strong ranking list expert, and he lost just like that?"
"Isn't this Xiao Yi a freshman? This is a bit too terrifying!"
"Losing is one thing, but to be instantly killed like this, it seems the White Gang will have to humble themselves from now on…"
At this moment, discussions erupted among the surrounding crowd, everyone shocked by how terrifying Xiao Yi's strength was.
Only Xun'er, amidst the crowd, slightly pursed her lips and smiled: "It seems Brother Xiao Yi has gained quite an Opportunity since coming here…"
In contrast, Xiao Yi calmly and effortlessly walked off the arena.
In Xiao Yi's view, for a good-for-nothing like Bai Cheng, it was only right to be instantly killed in one move; there was no need for too much entanglement.
Xiao Yi arrived at the waiting area, where Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing slowly walked towards him.
Lin Xiuya's lips curved slightly upwards, and he spoke with a smile:
"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, I, Lin Xiuya, have long heard that you made quite a name for yourself upon entering the Inner Academy!"
"Seeing is believing, and seeing you today, your strength is truly exceptional…"
Xiao Yi was also polite, responding with a smile:
"Senior Brother, you flatter me. I can only teach a lesson to those who, like Bai Cheng, borrow power to bully others…"
"There's still quite a gap compared to your strength as the second on the strong ranking list…"
Lin Xiuya smiled and nodded upon hearing this:
"Then I rather hope to have a chance to spar with Junior Brother Xiao Yi…"
Xiao Yi: "I also look forward to it, and hope Senior Brother can give me some pointers…"
Lin Xiuya's demeanor was that of a refined Young Master, truly possessing an extraordinary bearing, just as described in the original work.
Liu Qing, standing beside him, looked at Xiao Yi with a serious expression.
He and Lin Xiuya were ranked second and third respectively.
Their strength was quite close, and both also had a tendency to be battle fanatics.
Having just witnessed the power of Xiao Yi's Dou Technique, both naturally wanted to spar with Xiao Yi and experience his true strength… The first round of matches proceeded quickly, with most victories going to the established strong ranking list experts.
Those who successfully passed the first round were generally able to make it onto the strong ranking list.
Therefore, the second round was next, and the winners would have the Opportunity to break into the top thirty of the strong ranking list.
The second round was still like the first, a draw for opponents!
The winners would advance to the third round!
And those who could enter the third round would have the Opportunity to contend for a spot in the top ten of the strong ranking list.
So, for Xiao Yi, the second round was a must-win!
However, it was hard to say whether Xiao Yi's luck was good or bad!
His opponent in the second round actually turned out to be Lin Xiuya, the second-ranked expert on the strong ranking list!
"Second Round, First Match!"
"Xiao Yi VS Lin Xiuya!"
The Elder shouted, and Xiao Yi and Lin Xiuya slowly ascended the arena once more.
Watching the two on stage, the onlookers began discussing again.
"This Xiao Yi should probably stop here, right? After all, Lin Xiuya is a genuine second-ranked strong ranking list expert…"
"He's probably done, but for a freshman like him to get this far is already quite impressive…"
"Yes, and there's nothing to be ashamed of losing to Lin Xiuya, after all, there's only one person in this Inner Academy who can defeat Lin Xiuya…"
Even though Xiao Yi had just defeated Bai Cheng with overwhelming force, facing Lin Xiuya, no one still favored Xiao Yi.
After all, Lin Xiuya still held considerable influence within the Inner Academy.
Only Xun'er, her eyes filled with fervent anticipation, looked at Xiao Yi on the stage.
Because Xun'er believed Xiao Yi would definitely win.
"Brother Xiao Yi, if you win…"
"Then in this Inner Academy, no one will dare to look down on you again…"
...On the arena.
Xiao Yi and Lin Xiuya exchanged glances, then both politely nodded.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, it seems fate has brought us together here. Please don't hold back; let's have a true match!"
Xiao Yi smiled and nodded: "Then I ask Senior Brother for some pointers…"
As Xiao Yi finished speaking, a cold light flashed in his palm, and the dragon abyss formation breaking spear instantly appeared.
Then, streaks of red Dou Qi emanated from Xiao Yi's body, and with a flash, he took the lead, charging towards Lin Xiuya with his spear.
However, Lin Xiuya remained unhurried, standing his ground.
Facing Xiao Yi's fierce spear attacks, Lin Xiuya always managed to calmly deflect them, confining Xiao Yi's attacks to an extremely small range, preventing Xiao Yi from fully utilizing his spear Dao for a time.
Xiao Yi knew this was 'Entwining' from Lin Xiuya's signature 'Entwining and Steel' technique—the Entwining Snake Hand!
"Senior Brother is indeed worthy of being the second-ranked expert on the strong ranking list…"
"Truly formidable!"
Xiao Yi exclaimed softly, then without hesitation, his body's Dou Qi instantly erupted, forcefully creating distance from Lin Xiuya.
Because Xiao Yi knew he couldn't continue to be caught in Lin Xiuya's Entwining Snake Hand rhythm.
To leverage the advantages of the dragon abyss formation breaking spear, he had to create distance.
"Junior Brother's spear Dao is also quite good…"
Lin Xiuya smiled slightly, understanding Xiao Yi's thoughts.
However, after Xiao Yi created distance, he showed no panic, quickly adjusting his rhythm.
Waving the long spear in his hand, streaks of red light blades sliced through the air, attacking Lin Xiuya.
Lin Xiuya smiled slightly, a green light flashed in his palm, and a long sword also appeared in response.
Lin Xiuya swung the long sword in his hand, unleashing several streaks of green Sword Qi, blocking all of Xiao Yi's attacks.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, you weren't like this when you fought Bai Cheng just now…"
Lin Xiuya said softly.
And Xiao Yi, hearing this, smiled slightly:
"Senior Brother, don't rush, I'll satisfy you now…"