Chapter 47: First Come, First Served!

Under the cover of night, the figures of Qin Jue and Cui Dongxing continuously collided and separated in a fierce battle.

Qin Jue remained calm and steady throughout the exchange, constantly searching for an opening.

His opponent was even stronger than he had imagined; every blow delivered a bone-shattering impact that made his entire body ache.

Yet, he was in no rush to upgrade his cultivation technique.

The situation had not yet reached a truly critical moment, and besides, his opponent had yet to unleash any martial skills.

Another round of clashes!

Qin Jue was once again driven back by a single punch, leaving a bruise blooming on his fist.

Cui Dongxing lifted his chin proudly, his face full of disdain. "You are simply not qualified to be my opponent!"

With that, he lunged forward once more with startling speed, raising his right arm as his fist transformed into a palm, striking directly at Qin Jue's face.

This palm strike carried immense force, aimed entirely at severely injuring Qin Jue.

Qin Jue immediately channeled the Iron Bone Technique once again. A metallic ringing echoed from within his body, and his skin grew increasingly tough and resilient.

He met the attack head-on with a punch!

"Bang!"

The two collided once more, the force of their blood and qi violently erupting. Cui Dongxing's momentum stalled for a fraction of a second, while Qin Jue stumbled backward repeatedly until he crashed into a tree.

"Overestimating your own capabilities!" Cui Dongxing sneered.

Qin Jue steadied his stance, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but a fiercer, hotter fighting spirit burned in his eyes.

Though his opponent's physical strength surpassed his own, he still held the advantage in stamina.

He lunged forward once again, showing not a shred of fear despite his opponent's overwhelming might.

As the exchanges continued, the medicinal potency within Cui Dongxing's body was gradually wearing off, and his strength had noticeably diminished.

In contrast, Qin Jue remained as steadfast as ever, showing no signs of fatigue.

"Bang!"

Another round of collision, but this time, it was Cui Dongxing who was forced to take several steps back.

Qin Jue's eyes brightened. Naturally, he would not let such a prime opportunity slip away, and he instantly pounced forward like a hunting leopard.

Throwing both fists forward, a shimmering light of blood and qi blazed around his knuckles, resembling two ferocious, clawing dragons striking from left and right with devastating momentum.

For the first time, a look of solemnity crossed Cui Dongxing's face, and he did not dare to harbor the slightest bit of carelessness.

He hastily crossed his arms, channeling all his blood and qi into his defense.

With two loud thuds, Qin Jue's fists slammed heavily against his arms.

The sheer power of the blow left Cui Dongxing's arms tingling with numbness, and shock surfaced deep within his eyes.

Staring at the fiercely oncoming Qin Jue, Cui Dongxing let out a shout and violently thrust his arms outward, temporarily forcing his opponent back.

"This ends now!"

Cui Dongxing muttered in a deep voice. Suddenly, the muscles in his arms bulged, and his blood and qi rapidly surged toward his palms, turning them instantly crimson as if a fire were burning within them.

He raised his right hand and struck out with a palm, whipping up a fierce gale as he lashed toward Qin Jue.

Realizing instantly that his opponent had unleashed a martial skill, Qin Jue immediately retreated to widen the distance.

There was no retreat left behind him, and dodging sideways was already too late.

Facing the ferocious palm strike heading straight for him, he had no choice but to brace himself and block it forcefully.

"Bang!"

The palm connected with his arm, appearing deceptively lacking in force at first glance.

However, Qin Jue clearly felt a massive shockwave ripple outward, heading straight for his internal organs.

For a moment, his viscera felt as though they had been struck by a heavy hammer; his blood and qi churned wildly, a sweet taste rose in his throat, and a mouthful of blood nearly spilled from his lips.

Clenching his teeth, Qin Jue forcefully suppressed the churning blood and, enduring the sharp pain, scrambled sideways to put some distance between them.

"Now you know what regret feels like," Cui Dongxing sneered contemptuously.

Enhanced by his martial skill, he refused to believe that mere completion of the fourth stage could allow his opponent to turn the tables.

In this battle, victory was undoubtedly his!

Opposite him, Qin Jue looked at the arrogant Cui Dongxing and hesitated no longer, instantly investing points into his cultivation technique.

Forty victory points vanished in an instant!

The moment the system completed the upgrade, a surge of hot current erupted from Qin Jue's dantian.

His slightly frail muscles were instantly revitalized, growing taut and bulging as their definition became sharper.

His bones emitted a faint clicking sound, as if undergoing reconstruction and reinforcement.

A healthy, rosy glow spread across his skin, and his blood and qi surged through his body like a roaring river, radiating a mild warmth from his surface.

An unprecedented, majestic surge of power rushed forth from his limbs and bones, filling Qin Jue with an overwhelming sense of invigoration.

Bone-Refining Stage, Perfection!

Seeing this, Cui Dongxing frowned slightly.

He had not expected his opponent to achieve another breakthrough in such a short span of time.

Yet, recovering quickly, he refused to let the other party adapt to the new strength and immediately lunged forward, unleashing a flurry of palm strikes.

"Even if you've broken through, it won't do you any good!"

With a distorted face and a chilling voice, murderous intent flickered in Cui Dongxing's eyes.

Countless palm shadows materialized, dazzling and endlessly intricate.

Qin Jue could only meet the onslaught head-on, throwing punch after punch to clash with him.

His opponent's martial skill derived its strength from bypassing the skin to inflict direct shock upon the more vulnerable internal organs.

However, with Qin Jue's elevated realm and the reinforcement of the Iron Bone Technique, though he could not completely nullify the attacks, he managed to stabilize the situation.

The two collided fiercely once more.

Compared to Cui Dongxing's flashy techniques, Qin Jue's attacks were far more direct and brutal—flesh against flesh.

Relying on his formidable physical constitution, he held his ground without losing the upper hand.

Before long, both of them were covered in bruises, looking thoroughly battered.

Watching Qin Jue, who remained undefeated even after his martial skill was brought into play, Cui Dongxing's expression grew increasingly frantic.

"Why won't you just lose?!" he shrieked hysterically, entirely stripped of his initial arrogance, resembling nothing less than a mad beast.

Consequently, his attacks grew even more violent.

In the blink of an eye, several more wounds appeared on Qin Jue's body.

Panting heavily with a pale face, Qin Jue kept his gaze steady and calm, waiting for his opponent to reveal a flaw.

As time dragged on, the blood and qi within Cui Dongxing could no longer sustain the operation of his martial skill, and his movements gradually slowed down.

Seizing the opportunity, Qin Jue delivered a heavy punch straight to Cui Dongxing's chest.

Cui Dongxing felt a sharp, agonizing pain in his chest.

His ribs felt as though they had been struck by a heavy hammer, several cracking instantly as his body was sent flying backward, slamming heavily into a tree before coughing up a mouthful of blood.

[Congratulations to the host for successfully defeating an opponent. Obtained 3 victory points!]

With unsteady footsteps and a swaying body, Qin Jue walked toward Cui Dongxing.

Despite the system prompt, he did not dare to relax in the slightest, keeping his muscles tense and remaining on high alert against a sudden counterattack.

Cui Dongxing, on the other hand, looked as though every ounce of energy had been drained from him, collapsing powerlessly against the ground like a puddle of mud.

His complexion was as pale as paper as he gasped heavily for air.

His eyes, sharp as cold stars, stared viciously at Qin Jue, burning with unwillingness!

Finally reaching his side, Qin Jue confirmed that Cui Dongxing truly lacked the strength to fight back, bent down to remove the scoring badge from his waist, and turned to leave.

At that exact moment!

A flash of madness and desperate resolve suddenly crossed the depths of Cui Dongxing's eyes, as though he were staking everything on a final gamble.

His face twisted into a terrifying, ferocious expression as he let out a hysterical roar: "First place is mine! It can only be mine!"

The scream pierced the night sky, filled with endless madness and obsession.

Mid-shriek, moving with lightning speed, he suddenly pulled a dagger from behind his back, its blade flashing with a chilling light.

Like a rabid beast, he lunged forward recklessly, driving the dagger straight toward Qin Jue's undefended back and neck.

Caught completely off guard!

Qin Jue never imagined that Cui Dongxing would be mad enough to resort to sudden murder.

At that moment, a freezing chill washed over his back and surged up his spine, sending a violent shock through his heart. Instinctively throwing himself forward, he rolled clumsily across the ground, narrowly dodging the fatal blow.

Cui Dongxing's all-out sneak attack failed, leaving him kneeling on one knee as he panted for breath.

Qin Jue quickly rose to his feet, only for his legs to turn soft again, forcing him to steady himself with one hand on the ground. Pale-faced, he panted as he glared at his opponent with absolute vigilance.

"Heh." Cui Dongxing looked up at him with a cruel smile, suddenly pulling out a medicinal pill and shoving it into his mouth. The previously withered aura around him instantly surged into majesty once more.

Qin Jue glanced at his empty system panel; his victory points were insufficient for another upgrade!

His heart sank heavily.

"Die!" Cui Dongxing roared savagely, gripping his dagger as he charged forward once again...