Xiao Feng at age 30 -vs- Dugu Qiubai at age 30

[PJ]

It is generally accepted that Dugu Qiubai at his peak would annihilate Xiao Feng.

However, Xiao Feng was around 30 years old when he died in the story, while Dugu Qiubai reached his apex after 40 years old.

We know from ROCH that Dugu Qiubai used the Purple Sword before age 30, and he used HIS before 40.

It doesn't mean he was already using HIS at age 30; maybe he started using it at age 33.

But for the sake of this thread, let's assume Dugu Qiubai at age 30 was beginning to use the HIS (maybe not quite perfected yet).

Who do you perceive as being more powerful at the same age?

[tape]

I'd give it to Xiao Feng. Beginning HIS probably isn't enough to take him on.

[augster123]

i gave it to Dugu cuz i'm bias.
i'm also assuming that Dugu had his DG9J (including the "Chi-Breaking" stance) fully mastered by age 30.

[Ren Wo Xing]

Oooooooh.

Sneaky, PJ, sneaky.

I am going to have to ponder this, but my inclination is actually towards Xiao Feng...

[PJ]

Like I said once, tough questions must be asked!

[AnhHung]

Im not convince about DGKB. We dont know who his opponents were.

HIS is not that great. YG got the most benefit from all the bladder. The HIS is a poor mans way to Greatnes.

DG9J is not that sophisticated ala taji. Dont think it at full power would be able to defeat a Great. Good fight maybe, but not a definitiv win.

XF for the win.

[Trien Chieu]

I believe Dugu 9 sword is the best martial art in wuxia world so of course Dugu Qiubai would win.