Peak of the Seven-Stage Venerable realm!
That's right.
Although this realm wasn't particularly strong, it utterly stunned the disciples of the Guiyuan Sect.
"We are convinced!"
The Ten Prodigies of Guiyuan looked at Ye Xuan, their shock deepening. They knew from that single blow that Ye Xuan hadn't used his full strength. In fact, they suspected that if he had, the ten of them would have been either dead or severely injured.
*Whoosh~*
Their words sent a wave of shock through the entire hall.
"What a joke!"
The Ten Prodigies of Guiyuan were subdued by a young man. This scene truly astonished everyone. Even Zhuge Ming, a Sixth-Stage Void Ancestor sitting on the dais, nodded repeatedly, clearly satisfied with Ye Xuan's performance.
"Sect Leader Dongfang, may I ask who this young friend is?"
His voice was calm, but it clearly showed his considerable interest in Ye Xuan.
Dongfang Shuobei's lips curved. He did not hide anything and replied with a slight smile, "To be perfectly honest, he is the master of my second son, Qingkong."
"He is also one of the most honored guests of our Guiyuan Sect."
"Oh!?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Shuobei's words, Zhuge Ming's eyes flickered. He understood Dongfang Shuobei's intention. Clearly, Dongfang Shuobei was using this opportunity to forge a connection with Ye Xuan.
This young man's combat prowess was extraordinary. He would definitely investigate this Ye Xuan thoroughly upon his return.
"Heh heh, so he's the master of the Guiyuan Sect's second young master. Tsk, tsk, his realm is truly formidable~~"
The sarcastic tone in his words ignited the anger of the Guiyuan Sect members. Even Dongfang Shuobei's eyes showed a hint of killing intent. The one who spoke was none other than Dugu Qiu, the sect leader of the Luotian Alliance.
"Since the master of your esteemed sect's second young master is so powerful, Elder Ding, go and spar with the genius master of the Guiyuan Sect's second young master. Remember to show some restraint."
The plain words were spoken, and Dugu Qiu deliberately emphasized the phrase "show some restraint," clearly hinting at something more.
Elder Ding, as the twentieth elder of the Luotian Alliance, was a First-Stage Void Ancestor himself, possessing considerable strength. With such power, he was about to engage someone at the peak of the Seven-Stage Venerable realm. This was clearly an act of coercion.
However...
Since Ye Xuan was the master of Dongfang Qingkong, the Guiyuan Sect's second young master, his status made such an action not entirely inappropriate. The expressions of various factions became quite interesting.
"Understood, Sect Leader!"
At this, Elder Ding of the Luotian Alliance curved his lips and looked at the person in the arena with amusement, clearly not taking the young man with extraordinary combat power seriously.
After all, the Void Ancestor realm was a vast distance from the Venerable realm. How could heaven-defying combat power bridge such a gap?
Therefore, that young man would surely not be able to withstand even one of his moves. Elder Ding thought so, at least, he believed so at that moment!
However...
Soon, he would pay the price for this naive thought.
*Swish~*
With a flash, Elder Ding appeared in the arena. Faced with the Luotian Alliance's provocations, the disciples of the Guiyuan Sect were infuriated. Even the elders were incensed, and one elder was about to intervene but was stopped by Dongfang Shuobei with a raised hand.
"Sect Leader, what are you...?"
The elder who was about to attack was startled and looked at his sect leader with suspicion.
Dongfang Shuobei saw the elder's confusion and his gaze fell on Ye Xuan, who remained as calm as ever. "No need to act yet. Perhaps... this is an instance of the Luotian Alliance bringing shame upon themselves."
The elders, "........"
Bringing shame upon themselves??
Hearing their sect leader's words, the elders all turned their gaze to Ye Xuan in the arena. Was it true?
Could it be...
"Sect Leader, you don't actually believe that Ye Xuan, at the peak of the Seven-Stage Venerable realm, can contend against a Void Ancestor?"
The Second Elder of the Guiyuan Sect also frowned. This possibility seemed utterly impossible to him!
"Contend against a Void Ancestor??"
Hearing the Second Elder's words, Dongfang Shuobei's gaze fell back on Ye Xuan, who stood composedly in the arena. "Perhaps not necessarily."
*Hiss~*
As the crowd discussed, Elder Ding of the Luotian Alliance launched a superior palm strike. It moved with such speed that it seemed to tear through space, reaching its target in an instant.
Facing Elder Ding's palm strike, which was almost a sneak attack, Ye Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He immediately thrust out his spear.
*Zzzt zzt zzt~~*
Accompanied by a sky full of thunder, Ye Xuan's spear, like a dragon, collided head-on with Elder Ding's palm.
*BOOM~!!*
A deafening roar erupted. Elder Ding, a First-Stage Void Ancestor, was forcefully sent flying by a single spear thrust. Ye Xuan's realm was no longer at the peak of the Seven-Stage Venerable but had advanced to the Eighth-Stage Venerable realm.
Of course, at this moment, Ye Xuan had not only revealed his slightly higher realm but had also utilized the power of time and space.
"How is this possible!?"
Elder Ding, who was sent flying by the spear, was utterly stunned. His face was filled with disbelief. The scene before him had impacted him greatly. Even if the young man had been hiding his strength and was at the Eighth-Stage Venerable, it was still unfathomable that he, a First-Stage Void Ancestor, would be sent flying by a single spear.
After all, in his understanding, there was a vast chasm between the Venerable realm and the Void Ancestor realm. Even a First-Stage Void Ancestor could instantly kill over ten peak Ninth-Stage Venerable experts.
Not only Elder Ding but also the elders of the Guiyuan Sect, who had been skeptical, were now dumbfounded.
"This... cough cough~~"
"My heavens, am I dreaming!?"
Such a scene truly astonished many. An Eighth-Stage Venerable repelling a First-Stage Void Ancestor with his combat power, can you believe it?
Dongfang Shuobei watched the scene unfold, his eyes gleaming with brilliance. "My good fellow... this Ye Xuan is even more monstrous than I imagined!"
"Tsk, tsk~~"
The scene from moments ago replayed in Dongfang Shuobei's mind. With the combat power of an Eighth-Stage Venerable, he had sent a First-Stage Void Ancestor flying with a single spear. This meant that Ye Xuan's combat prowess was already comparable to that of a First-Stage Void Ancestor.
"Gulp~~~"
Watching this, Dongfang Qingkong was completely dumbfounded, his face filled with shock. "Master, isn't this a bit too monstrous?"
An Eighth-Stage Venerable, the same realm as my elder brother, yet his combat power rivals that of a First-Stage Void Ancestor. He is incredibly powerful!
This was Dongfang Qingkong's assessment of his master!
"Brat, die!"
Elder Ding's face turned ashen, flushed to the extreme. He was utterly humiliated.
Therefore... if he wanted to regain his dignity, he had to end this young man's life!
At this moment, Elder Ding clearly had no intention of holding back. His eyes narrowed, and his killing intent surged like never before.
*Boom~~~*
Centered around Elder Ding, his aura completely erupted. In an instant, Elder Ding's aura surged towards the peak of the First-Stage Void Ancestor realm. Although he hadn't reached it yet, he was not far off.
Dongfang Mingxuan and the other Ten Prodigies of Guiyuan were also on high alert, their eyes fixed on the arena. This Elder Ding from the Luotian Alliance seemed to be serious. Would that fellow still be a match for him?