First place

  "With a concentrated mind, one can exhibit spiritual techniques, although it's already considered rare. However, some extremely talented individuals can exhibit simple spiritual techniques even during the Qi Refining stage, but such people are even rarer." The man further explained.

  "Being able to cast spiritual techniques during the Condensation Period is already a rare talent, but Yan Ge can do it even in the Qi Refining Period, isn't that even more talented?" Liu An couldn't help but feel envious.

  "That's natural, I've also heard it for the first time and seen it with my own eyes. Just look at that layer of glaze on the ground, you can see how powerful this spiritual technique is! Xiao Yan truly deserves to be our Liu family's number one prodigy, he's really admirable!" The man was slightly older than Liu Yan, but there was no jealousy in his tone.

  Not only was the crowd outside the venue in an uproar, but even the elderly sitting in the front row were emotionally stirred and unable to calm down.

  "Tian Xiong, you really have a good grandson! I didn't expect Xiao Yan to understand the use of spiritual techniques during the Qi training stage. The future is indeed limitless! It seems that we need to increase our efforts in cultivating Xiao Yan from now on." Liu Tianwei said excitedly.

  "This little scoundrel has made great progress, I didn't expect him to grasp the spiritual technique so suddenly, it's really a big surprise for me. It seems that our Liu family is indeed flourishing with hope. Today's surprises are one after another." Liu Tianxiong said with a smile, stroking his chin.

  Listening to the murmurs of the people around him, Liu Bo finally understood the true strength of Liu Hui and Liu Yan.

  "I didn't expect there to be so many incredible techniques in the Qi training stage. I was too narrow-minded before, and just seeing the family's martial arts performance has broadened my horizons. It's unimaginable what kind of stunning talents will gather at the Tianxiao trial. Not to mention the various methods for unlocking potential, but even just looking at Big Brother's Stellar Descent power, Hui Jie's Array Fusion technique, and Yan Ge's Spiritual Technique attacks - each one is no less impressive than my current trump cards. The difference lies in who has mastered them more deeply. It seems that from now on, I need to not only continue studying my current martial skills but also gain some understanding of other techniques, especially the use of spiritual techniques. I wonder if I can comprehend it now." After witnessing Liu Yan's majestic and powerful spiritual technique, Liu Bo is filled with anticipation for this mysterious and magical technique he has never encountered before.

  Taking advantage of this brief respite, Liu Bo carefully thought about how to deal with Liu Yan's "Inferno" spirit technique. He thought: "'Inferno' is too powerful, and even if I use all my skills, I might not be able to withstand it. However, 'Inferno' also has its weaknesses. With Liu Yan's current strength, the attack speed of 'Inferno' is still relatively slow. Although ordinary people can't dodge it, if I use Breaking Heaven Second Strike with Electric Body Technique, I should be able to dodge it. Moreover, from Liu Yan's previous test, he needs a period of time to accumulate energy before releasing 'Inferno', and he can't release it at will. Since 'Inferno' is so powerful, the consumption of true energy must also be huge, and Liu Yan shouldn't be able to use it many times. This way, I can consider two ways to deal with the next match: First, as soon as we start fighting, take the most violent offensive approach and win in the shortest time possible, not giving Liu Yan a chance to use his spirit technique; Second, when Liu Yan uses his spirit technique, don't fight back hard, use body techniques to avoid it, but if Liu Yan has other skills, I'll have some risk of losing. The last match is very important, so I'd better be more cautious and minimize the unexpected risks."

  The reward for first place was too important, so Liu Bo decided to go all out in this last game, leaving no room for error, to avoid the risk of failure.

  Before long, Liu Bo and Liu Yan arrived at the scene.

  "I didn't expect that my last opponent would be you. Regardless of the outcome of this match, I will have to hand over the title of Liu Family's First Genius to you from now on. You were able to persist until the final round with a cultivation level of Qi Refining Seventh Layer, and among them was even a Ninth Layer expert who had not made a move in several years. At your age, I was absolutely unable to do that. I'm delighted to have witnessed the emergence of our Liu Family's new First Genius, and I look forward to competing with you in this final match."

  Liu Bo secretly admired Liu Yan's great talent and said, "Brother Yan can already display his spiritual skills in the Qi Refining stage, which is not only comparable to the number one genius of the Liu family, but also a rare talent in the entire Great Jin country. Before you displayed your spiritual skills, I didn't even dare to imagine it. Now I still want to learn from you how to master spiritual skills before entering the Qi Refining period. I hope Brother Yan will not be stingy with his teachings in the future."

  "Alright, this battle is a draw. From now on, we two brothers must often cross swords." Liu said with a smile.

  After the host family's servant announced the start, the two began fighting each other.

  Liu Bo had already made up his mind to fight for first place, so he no longer held back and went all out.

  After several days of hard work, Liu Bo's Breaking Sky Second Strike has been perfectly merged with the two styles of "Water-style Eighteen Forms", and his strength has made great progress.

  He launched the second strike of Breaking Heaven, combining it with "Rapid Electric Body Method" and "Water Control Eighteen Forms" in a dual-elemental fusion. With full force, his body method speed reached the Second Rank realm, while "Water Control Eighteen Forms" even attained the Third Rank standard.

  The onlookers only saw Liu Bo's figure flash by like lightning, his long sword seeming to transform into a streak of light shooting towards Liu Yan.

  In the instant when everyone had not reacted yet, Liu Bo had transformed into a phantom and retreated to a distance, saying: "Yan Ge, I admit defeat."

  "Ah! Liu Bo has won! Didn't even see it clearly!"

  "It's all over with just one move, Liu Bo is too formidable!"

  "Instant kill! It's actually an instant kill!"

  "How can Liu Bo's attack power be so great? It's probably already beyond the category of first-class martial skills. Liu Yan clearly blocked it, but couldn't stop it!"

  The onlookers were utterly shocked and could hardly believe their eyes that what they saw was actually true.

  Even the elderly who were sitting in their chairs watching were shocked into standing up.

  "Xiaobo's body speed has already reached the second-grade realm, 'Water-style Eighteen Forms' is actually in the third-grade realm, what's going on?" Liu Tianwei asked in shock.

  "It should be the Sky Splitting Strike, and it's the second strike of the Sky Splitting! His 'Rapid Electric Body Method' enhanced the Sky Splitting Strike, so his body method speed reached the Second-Rank Realm, while his swordsmanship was two styles of the 'Water-Repelling Eighteen Forms', which originally already reached the First-Rank Martial Technique Realm. With the amplification of the second strike of the Sky Splitting, it finally reached the Third-Rank Realm." Liu Tianxiong couldn't hide the excitement in his heart and said with a trembling voice.