Star Martial Era: From Mortal to Emperor

Chapter 28 Purification of Luck, Zhao Xuan Admits Defeat

"Go, Su Qingyue!"

"Su Qingyue, retaliate!"

The audience below the stage cheered for Su Qingyue.

On the high platform, President Li Changfeng frowned and said, "This is bad. Zhao Xuan is too reckless. He's burning his last bit of life force to forcibly activate the evil fortune. If this continues, even if Su Qingyue wins in the end, she will be devoured by this evil fortune."

Wang Hu also said with a solemn expression, "I think this kid has really gone mad! To win, he's willing to destroy his own martial arts foundation."

Round Two: Ice Shadows Soar Across the Battlefield, Cold Light Breaks the Stalemate

Just then, Su Qingyue seemed to have found a weakness in Zhao Xuan. Her eyes narrowed, and she stopped dodging.

She activated the superior-grade cultivation technique "Frost Ice Technique" at its peak, causing her body to surge with cold energy. This allowed the radiant white aura above her head to perfectly merge with the power of ice, transforming into countless tiny ice needles that shot towards Zhao Xuan.

"Ding ding ding!"

The ice needles struck Zhao Xuan, producing a crisp clanging sound. Although the attack failed to break through his defenses, it did momentarily halt Zhao Xuan's offensive.

"It's no use! Your ice spikes are useless against me!"

Zhao Xuan grinned maliciously and lunged at Su Qingyue again.

Seeing this, Su Qingyue advanced instead of retreating, her figure flashing as she appeared to Zhao Xuan's left. Her right hand, fingers joined like a sword, gathered a dense power of ice, and she thrust it towards Zhao Xuan's ribs.

"Ice Spikes!"

A crystal-clear ice spike instantly formed, carrying a bone-chilling cold, and pierced straight into Zhao Xuan's weak spot.

Zhao Xuan's expression changed, and he quickly dodged to the side. The ice spikes grazed his ribs, leaving a deep gash in his clothes. The cold air seeped into his body, making him shiver.

"Damn it!"

Zhao Xuan roared and turned around to punch Su Qingyue in the back.

Su Qingyue was prepared. She used the Ice Shadow Step, spinning in place like a roly-poly toy, avoiding the punch. At the same time, she waved her left hand, and a huge ice wall rose from the ground, blocking her and Zhao Xuan.

"Bang!"

Zhao Xuan slammed his fist heavily against the ice wall, instantly causing cracks to spread across it, but it ultimately did not break.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Su Qingyue quickly formed hand seals and softly chanted, "Frostbite Technique - Freeze a Thousand Miles!"

In an instant, the temperature of the entire arena plummeted, and a thick layer of ice formed on the ground. Countless ice spikes shot out from the ice, aiming at Zhao Xuan. At the same time, a powerful chill bound Zhao Xuan firmly, slowing his movements.

"ah--!"

Zhao Xuan let out an angry roar, and his black evil aura surged, transforming into a huge black ghost phantom that frantically tore at the surrounding ice spikes.

"Snap, snap!"

The ice spikes were constantly being bitten and shattered by the ghostly phantoms, but new ice spikes kept emerging, endlessly.

Zhao Xuan was trapped in the ice spike array, struggling left and right like a caged wild beast unable to break free. His movements became increasingly sluggish, and the black mist around him gradually thinned.

"Now!"

Seizing the opportunity, Su Qingyue flashed and appeared in front of Zhao Xuan. Her right hand, imbued with all her icy power and radiant white aura, struck towards Zhao Xuan's chest.

"Ice Lotus Seal!"

A crystal-clear ice lotus bloomed in her palm, radiating a pure and soft white light. Wherever the ice lotus passed, the black mist melted away as quickly as ice and snow meeting the blazing sun.

Round Three: The Pure White Lotus Heart Purifies

"No! I can't lose!"

A hint of despair flashed in Zhao Xuan's eyes. He burned his last bit of life force, and the black ghost phantom swelled several times in size, rushing towards Su Qingyue, wanting to perish together with her.

"Stubborn to the end!"

Su Qingyue's eyes turned cold, and the power of the Ice Lotus Seal in her palm increased by three points.

"Bang!"

The Ice Lotus Seal slammed heavily onto the chest of the black ghost phantom.

In an instant, the ice lotus bloomed, and countless shimmering white rays of light shot out from it, like thousands of sharp swords, piercing through the black ghostly phantom.

"Aww—!"

The black, ghostly phantom let out a mournful scream as its body began to rapidly dissolve.

Zhao Xuan trembled violently, spat out a mouthful of black blood, flew backward, and crashed heavily to the ground.

The black, malevolent aura above his head receded like a tide, revealing the original crimson aura within. However, that crimson aura had dimmed and was on the verge of dissipating.

Zhao Xuan struggled to stand up, but found himself powerless. He looked at Su Qingyue, his eyes filled with resentment and despair: "Why? Why do I always lose?"

Su Qingyue walked slowly to Zhao Xuan, looking at him calmly: "You lost not because of your strength, but because of your character. Bullying the weak and having an evil heart will only lead to being devoured by evil forces and reaping the consequences of your own actions."

After she finished speaking, a small ice lotus appeared in her palm again, and its shimmering white light slowly flowed into Zhao Xuan's body.

This time, the ice lotus did not cause any harm. Instead, it brought a warm and pure power, continuously purifying the evil energy remaining in Zhao Xuan's body.

Zhao Xuan felt a warm current flow into his body, and his previously chaotic blood and qi gradually calmed down, while the frenzied killing intent in his mind gradually dissipated. He looked at Su Qingyue, a trace of guilt and relief flashing in his eyes.

"I concede."

Zhao Xuan said in a low, hoarse voice.

After saying that, everything went black and he fainted.

"Su Qingyue wins the first match of the semifinals! She advances to the finals!"

The referee announced loudly, and the entire stadium erupted in thunderous applause.

Su Qingyue nodded slightly and withdrew her radiant white aura. Her face was somewhat pale, clearly indicating that the battle had depleted a significant amount of her vital energy and fortune.

Medical staff rushed onto the stage and carried Zhao Xuan off. President Li Changfeng examined Zhao Xuan and breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, the evil energy has been completely purified. Although his cultivation is ruined, at least his life and mind have been preserved."

Wang Hu nodded: "Su Qingyue is not only strong, but also has a rare and admirable character. If it were anyone else, they probably would have killed her already."

Shen Qingzhou watched Su Qingyue's retreating figure, his eyes filled with admiration: "Her pure and ethereal aura truly lives up to its reputation."

In the contestants' rest area, Lin Chen watched Su Qingyue walk off the stage, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. Su Qingyue's final purification attack not only saved Zhao Xuan's life but also made her own radiant white aura even purer and more refined.

Su Qingyue walked up to Lin Chen, slightly out of breath, and smiled at him: "Your turn. Good luck."

Lin Chen nodded, stood up, and walked towards the arena.

His eyes sharpened, and he exuded a powerful aura.

Next, it will be his turn to face off against Zhang Hu.

This will be a truly head-on, hard-fought battle!