With a sharp crack, the sound echoed in all directions. Before anyone could react, Ning Chuan was slapped to the ground by Ye Xuan, the bones in his face audibly shattering.
Gulp!
The immense force of the blow stunned everyone. Even Changsun Wugou was astonished. "My goodness, what incredible strength! A peak Fourth Tier Venerable, taken down with just one slap."
"What!?"
This scene left many from the Lanling Empire in disbelief. Each person's gaze towards the martial arts arena was filled with incredulity.
How could this be!
The strongest among them, Marquis Dingyuan, was actually... defeated by that young man with a single palm strike.
Impossible!
This must be a mistake, yes, it must be!
Ning Chuan was the strongest individual in the Lanling Empire's exchange delegation. He was renowned throughout the entire empire, so how could he possibly lose to this young man?
And...
What was even more critical was that this young man's cultivation level was only at the peak of the Third Tier Venerable.
Swish!
Tong Wuya, Changsun Wugou, and the others clearly realized something at this moment. They saw that Ye Xuan's current cultivation was not merely Third Tier Venerable, but the peak of the Third Tier Venerable.
"Good lad!"
Long Bayu, the First Throne of the Longyang Empire, his eyes gleaming with sharp light, said, "Peak Third Tier Venerable. Could it be... this little fellow has broken through again??"
Thinking of this, Long Bayu's gaze towards Ye Xuan became even more serious!
The peak of the Third Tier Venerable was indeed somewhat surprising.
Including the hidden presence in the void.
Long Aoxuan, watching the scene unfold, curved his lips. "Truly an interesting young fellow."
"Ba Ye said this little fellow was at the Third Tier Venerable realm. It seems he's far from simple."
"Even at the peak Third Tier Venerable now, it's likely not his true cultivation. If that's the case, is this little fellow perhaps at the absolute peak of the Third Tier Venerable??"
Indeed.
Although this young man's actions were often difficult to comprehend, he knew how to conceal his strength and his trump cards.
The principle of 'the tallest tree in the forest gets destroyed by the wind' seemed to be well understood by this lad.
"Boy, I'll... "
Slap!
Ning Chuan, struggling to get up, had his enraged curse cut short as Ye Xuan delivered another thunderous slap, sending Ning Chuan flying outwards this time.
Ning Chuan's eyes widened in fury. He couldn't fathom that this guy would dare treat him this way.
"A vicious little brat! I'll discipline you on behalf of your master!"
Hiss~
As the voice fell, a terrifying attack descended upon Ye Xuan from above. The aura of a peak Eighth Tier Venerable instantly pressed down upon the entire arena. It was none other than the leader of the Lanling Empire's delegation, King Lieshan.
"Presumptuous!"
The moment King Lieshan attacked, Long Bayu had already appeared in front of Ye Xuan, raising his hand and striking back.
Boom!!!
Terrifying energy surged through the martial arts arena. Ye Xuan feigned being forced back, even forcing himself to cough up a mouthful of blood. A cunning smile flashed across his lips, vanishing before anyone noticed, except, of course...
Long Aoxuan, the former Emperor of Longyang, hidden in the void!
"What the heck, that kid?"
Long Aoxuan's mind replayed the scene. "No way, that kid's smirk, could it be that him spitting blood was an act?"
"However... if that's true, this little fellow becomes even more interesting!"
Puff~
Puff puff~~
Figures were sent flying, and the martial arts arena itself let out groans of protest as cracks spread like a spiderweb over a thousand zhang. Energy overflowed, and figures danced in disarray.
The martial arts arena was instantly a mess!
The clash of peak Eighth Tier Venerables was no trivial matter, and this was with both of them deliberately suppressing their attacks, as neither wished to escalate the situation.
Because!
Now was not the time for war between the two nations.
After one blow, they each retreated over ten zhang before stabilizing. The powerhouses on both sides simultaneously released their auras.
"Bastard, you dare steal my spatial ring!"
Ning Chuan's outcry, rather than being silenced, attracted the attention of the surrounding spectators from both nations. And upon seeing the spatial ring in Ye Xuan's hand and Ning Chuan's ancestral-grade spear, everyone was stunned.
My goodness!
That guy is truly audacious. Even with the strongest of the Lanling Empire stepping forward, he still dares to act so wantonly. Doesn't he want to live?
Well done~~
Unlike the crowd, Long Aoxuan, hidden in the void, curved his lips. This move was clearly to his liking.
"Kid, hand over Marquis Dingyuan's spatial ring and ancestral-grade spear, otherwise, I'll spill your blood here today!"
King Lieshan exuded killing intent that reached the heavens. If this audacity, under his watch, were to spread, where would King Lieshan's face be?
Therefore... Ning Chuan's ancestral-grade spear and spatial ring must be recovered!
Just like King Lieshan, Long Bayu clearly understood this point. How could he miss such an opportunity to humiliate the Lanling Empire?
As for Ye Xuan, he clearly saw the expressions of both. Coupled with the animosity between the two empires.
"Spill my blood here today!?"
"The First Throne of the Lanling Empire wields great authority. Have you already mistaken this for your Lanling Imperial City!?"
Ye Xuan glanced at King Lieshan. To outsiders, he was an unapproachable and untouchable figure, but in Ye Xuan's eyes, he was just so-so.
If this King Lieshan truly didn't know his place, Ye Xuan wouldn't mind releasing Little Cai to become his meal. A peak Eighth Tier Venerable would surely be of great benefit to her.
"Is that so?"
Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, Long Bayu's gaze fell upon King Lieshan. "King Lieshan, is that the case?"
"If so, I wouldn't mind letting you, King Lieshan and your men, remain here forever."
As his voice fell, the aura of a peak Eighth Tier Venerable surged around Long Bayu. Behind him, no fewer than a thousand Venerable auras flickered, clearly awaiting Long Bayu's command. Once given, they would immediately obliterate everyone present, including King Lieshan.
"Long Bayu, well played!"
"Very well!!"
The killing intent in King Lieshan's eyes intensified. He then looked at Ye Xuan. "Kid, the successor of Potian Lei Wang, Ye Xuan, isn't it."
"If you have the guts, stay in Longyang Imperial City for the rest of your life!"
With a cold snort, full of threat, he then, like a stray dog, spat out a single word: "Leave!!"