Gasp!
Liu Huilan, Jing Wuxue, and Shangguan Yuanji were all stunned. White Cloud Star Metal was an extremely precious Level Seven Godly metal.
Even Sha Yuan was slightly startled. “Zhao Lun, how bold!”
“Are you afraid?” Zhao Lun chuckled coldly.
“I accept your wager!” Sha Yuan said confidently.
Liu Huilan immediately said, “Since Brother Sha is so bold, I can’t let him down. I’ll wager three drops of Cloud Phoenix True Blood.”
It was another huge stake.
Of course, the Cloud Phoenix True Blood that Liu Huilan wagered couldn’t have come from a True Phoenix, an Ancient Divine Beast. Rather, it was from its descendant whose bloodline was already extremely diluted. Even so, having the term “Phoenix” in its name reflected its strength and rarity.
“Hehe, then I’ll wager a Three Rhino Dark Jade,” Shangguan Yuanji said with a smile.
“One blade of Yang Xing Grass,” Jing Wuxue said coldly.
Even though Sha Yuan had a relatively strong understanding of Ling Han, his mouth still went dry when he heard the stakes that the others brought in. If he lost, paying out the value of those four treasures would cause him to be short of money for the next 10,000 years.
But what if he won? He would win huge!
Riches were found in danger.
“Then, let us wait and see!” Sha Yuan said with a chuckle. However, Zhao Lun and the others could all hear the nervousness in his voice. This was normal as the stakes were simply too high. Moreover, Ling Han’s chances of winning were extremely slim.
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“Ling Han!” Tang Feng leaped out from the crowd and stood in Ling Han’s path. He had already been waiting here for a long time.
Ling Han glanced at him, and said indifferently, “Who are you?”
Tang Feng almost fainted in anger.
‘I’m the undisputed number one in the Low Extreme Division, yet you actually don’t know me?’
“Do you dare battle me?” he asked loudly.
Ling Han shook his head as he smiled, and said, “Forget about it. I don’t want to bully you!”
“How arrogant!” Tang Feng was fuming as he threw a palm toward Ling Han’s head.
He and Ling Han were both of the Low Extreme Division, so he didn’t need to seek Ling Han’s agreement before engaging in battle. He could attack without worries, and was free to do as he pleased as long as he didn’t cripple or kill his opponent.
Ling Han leaned sideways to dodge, and he said, “This is the only warning I’ll give. Don’t provoke me, or else you’re merely digging yourself a hole!”
“Humph!” Tang Feng ignored his words, and divine light started to ripple from his body. When he extended his arm again, there were already three divine patterns etched on his palm, each radiating an ancient and primitive aura.
“This is the Three One Return to Origin Technique, right?” Someone in the crowd speculated.
“That’s right. I’ve heard that Tang Feng entered an ancient site once, and he received this profound technique there. Its might is astonishing, and it’s part of the reason why he’s become the number one in the Low Extreme Division of the Northern Institution.”
“I’m curious to see how Ling Han will block it.”
“Heh, it should be no problem. Otherwise, how can he duel Bai Yuansi if he can’t even deal with Tang Feng? If he can’t block this, then he’ll be insta-killed by Bai Yuansi!”
Boom!
Tang Feng charged over; he appeared extremely mighty as he bathed in the glow of the divine light.
“You asked for this!” Ling Han said as he attacked.
Boom!
He didn’t suppress his aura any longer, and the image of two huge mountains appeared behind his back. There were divine patterns etched on these mountains, with the earthen-yellow ones being divine patterns of gravity, and the fiery-red ones divine patterns of flames.
Peng!
Tang Feng was sent flying by Ling Han’s fist, and crashed into a nearby mountain face, instantly creating a deep human-shaped crater. His entire body was embedded in the mountain.
His physique wasn’t on the level of Godly metals, so dark spots started to swim before his eyes even though he had used his Origin Power to hastily block Ling Han’s strike. His skin started to crack, and blood gushed from his wounds.
At this moment, everyone fell silent. However, after a short moment, it instantly became noisy again.
“Who’d have thought? Ling Han has actually advanced to the medium extreme!”
“Amazing! He was still only at the Shattering Void Tier when he entered the Mystery Realm. It’s only been half a year, yet he’s already broken through to the medium extreme of the Mountain River Tier. His cultivation speed is incredible!”
“Indeed! Even with the help of Mountain River Stones, he still needed to comprehend the two extremes of the Mountain River Tier by himself. Even 100 years is a short time to spend. However, he only needed half a year!”
“He’s… an absolute freak!”
“Haha! No wonder Ling Han ignored Tang Feng’s challenge for such a long time. He was cultivating in seclusion in order to break through to the medium extreme!”
“Tang Feng’s so unfortunate. Ling Han is clearly more talented than him, and now he even enjoys an advantage in cultivation level. No wonder Tang Feng was defeated in a single strike.”
“Normally, students at the medium extreme aren’t allowed to actively attack students at the low extreme. However, he actively provoked Ling Han, so even if his teeth are knocked out, he can only swallow them along with his blood.”
The spectators were both surprised and amused, while Tang Feng had become nothing more than a clown at this moment. His sole purpose was to highlight Ling Han’s strength.
Atop the mountain peak, apart from Sha Yuan, Zhao Lun and the others all wore expressions of astonishment. Even they were unable to fathom Ling Han’s tremendous cultivation speed.
Zhao Lun chuckled coldly, and asked, “Sha Yuan, is this the reason for your confidence?”
So what if Ling Han had broken through to the medium extreme? He was only at the early stage, and even if he was a freak and a five-star genius, his battle prowess could only be on par with the middle stage of the high extreme.
Bai Yuansi, on the other hand? His cultivation level was already at the middle stage of the high extreme, and he was even a three-star genius on top of that!
There was a difference of almost three sub-minor levels, so no matter what happened, it would definitely be a one-sided duel.
Chapter 985 - Insta-killing Bai Yuansi
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“Zhao Lun, since when did you become so impatient?” Sha Yuan laughed loudly, and said, “We’ll find out soon if we keep watching.”
Zhao Lun humphed in reply. He was a few hundred years younger than Sha Yuan, and Sha Yuan was already at the peak stage of the consummate level while he had only just advanced to the consummate level. As such, there was a difference of three sub-minor levels between them.
If they fought, Zhao Lun was confident that he wouldn’t lose, as he had secret techniques up his sleeves. However, just as he wasn’t afraid of Sha Yuan, Sha Yuan wasn’t afraid of him, either.
Thus, he could only humph after hearing Sha Yuan’s retort. Otherwise, being the petty person that he was, Zhao Lun would definitely think of ways to screw Sha Yuan over.
Ling Han arrived at the arena that was located halfway up the mountain. Half a year ago, he had fought against Luo Ba in this same arena. Who would’ve thought that he would have another mortal duel so soon?
Bai Yuansi was already waiting for him in the arena. He didn’t seem impatient in the least, and sat cross-legged, looking like an unmoving stone statue.
Elites such as him would be able to maintain their mental state for a few days, let alone a mere few hours.
Ling Han stopped 30 meters fro
m Bai Yuansi.
“You’ve come?” Bai Yuansi opened his eyes, and it instantly was as if a bolt of lightning had flashed across the clear sky.
‘As expected of an elite at the high extreme. Just a single glance is already so powerful.’
Ling Han smiled faintly, and said, “I’ve come.”
“You’ve broken through the medium extreme so quickly,” Bai Yuansi said. “How commendable.”
“It’s just so-so.”
Bai Yuansi faltered for a moment before continuing, “My Young Master is still in need of one more dog. If you obediently surrender, I can still spare your life!”
Ling Han sneered coldly, and said, “It’s your choice to be a dog, but don’t drag others down to the same low level as yourself! You’re truly base to the core!”
“How dare you!!” Bai Yuansi roared loudly.
Kuang!
Blood started seeping out from the ears of many spectators, and this shocked them immensely. Just the might of his roar was already so terrifying.
There was a frosty look in Bai Yuansi’s eyes as he glared at Ling Han, and he said, “Since you’re unwilling to yield, die!”
Ling Han pointed a finger at him, and said, “I originally planned to spare your life. However, since that’s the case, I won’t hold back, either!”
“You speak nothing but empty threats!” Bai Yuansi leaped out, and didn’t even bother to summon a weapon. He merely his spread his right hand—which was etched with nine intertwining divine patterns—and pressed it toward Ling Han.
His strength was far superior, so all he needed to do was crush his opponent head on.
A smile blossomed on Ling Han’s face.
Xiu!
He also leaped toward Bai Yuansi.
Both of them had leaped at each other, so it was only natural that they quickly collided.
Peng!
Divine light fluctuated, and waves rippled across space as Bai Yuansi’s palm slammed into Ling Han’s chest.
Bai Yuansi wore a look of pride. Since Ling Han was struck by his palm, his only fate was shattering into pieces. However, his look of pride quickly became one of shock and disbelief because Ling Han was not only unscathed, but was even smiling at him!
‘I must be seeing things!’
He had no time to ponder why Ling Han was unscathed as he hastily shot back in retreat. This was far too uncanny.
Right at this moment, Ling Han waved his arm and tossed out a net.
Originally, Bai Yuansi would have never fallen victim to such an attack. However, who told them to be so close to each other right now? Moreover, this attack was launched during a time when he thought that he had killed his opponent.
The net unfurled and instantly entrapped him.
Although Bai Yuansi was startled, he wasn’t flustered in the least. He had been to many ancient sites with Zhao Lun, and had also experienced a great number of dangerous situations. Being calm in the face of danger was the most basic attribute of elites such as him. Otherwise, what right would he have to follow Zhao Lun?
Qiang!
He drew his sword, and like a melody, the brilliant glow of his sword instantly echoed through the air.
“Goodbye!” Ling Han summoned a bow and immediately notched his Ultimate Arrow.
He didn’t want to give his opponent any chances. He wanted to slay one of Zhao Lun’s powerful followers!
Bai Yuansi’s hair all stood on ends at this instant, and a sense of great danger instantly gripped his heart. He frantically tried to draw on his full power, yet to his shock, he discovered that his Origin Power had actually been suppressed!
At most, he could only wield a power at the middle stage of the medium extreme!
‘What net is this?’
This thought flashed through his mind, yet at this instant, Ling Han’s arrow was already pointing at his head. The arrow seemed like a fatal weapon that had been nurtured by heaven and earth, and sweat involuntarily formed on Bai Yuansi’s palms.
Ling Han released his fingers, and the arrow became a streak of dazzling light as it raced out.
Pu!
The arrow easily pierced through Bai Yuansi’s head, and then flew out from the other side. Only the feathers of the arrow were stained with a few drops of blood.
Pa!
Bai Yuansi’s entire head exploded.
Insta-kill!
A deathly silence fell over the surroundings.
Who would’ve imagined that Ling Han could defeat Bai Yuansi? Moreover, not only did he win, he even performed an unbelievable insta-kill! If this result was flipped, no one would’ve been surprised. After all, Bai Yuansi possessed the strength to achieve such a feat.
Now, however, everyone’s mouth was wide agape in shock and disbelief.
Indeed, there were prodigies who could win against people with higher cultivation levels. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be the notion of one-star geniuses, two-star geniuses, and so on. However, the difference in cultivation level between Ling Han and Bai Yuansi was clear for all to see—it was a full five sub-minor levels!
Moreover, Bai Yuansi was himself close to the level of a three-star genius. Thus, the difference between him and Ling Han was at least seven stars.
Ling Han had managed to insta-kill someone while surpassing seven stars?!
This was unbelievable. Who could believe this?
Atop the mountain peak, Zhao Lun’s expression instantly became dark.
Someone like him obviously wouldn’t care whether Bai Yuansi died or not. After all, Bai Yuansi was merely a dog who did his bidding. If he died, Zhao Lun could merely look for a new dog. Would he need to worry about no one pledging themselves to him? Of course not!
The problem was, one needed to look at the owner before beating a dog. Now that his dog had been shot dead before his very eyes, where was he to put his face?
“I remember now! That’s the Crimson Ground Locking Net!”
“What crimson what net?”
“Crimson Ground Locking Net! If one’s trapped, their cultivation level will be suppressed by one full minor level!”
“No wonder!”
The spectators all nodded in realization. If Bai Yuansi’s cultivation level was suppressed by one minor level, then his peak battle prowess would only be able to reach the peak stage of the medium extreme. As such, being insta-killed by Ling Han went from an impossibility to a possibility.
“Humph!” Zhao Lun leaped down from the mountain peak and landed beside Bai Yuansi’s corpse. He glared at Ling Han, and said frostily, “You killed him?”
“If you’re not blind, you can probably see very clearly!” Ling Han was drained of all energy after unleashing the Ultimate Arrow, yet he didn’t back down a single inch.
Everyone gasped in astonishment. That was Zhao Lun, the number one prodigy of the Scarlet Heaven Academy, and the only child of Great General Zhao Ling Han was facing!
A dark shadow fell across Zhao Lun’s face, and he said coldly, “Since you’ve killed my underling, there’s nothing more to say. Kneel down and kill yourself!”
‘So domineering!’
Ling Han roared with laughter, and said, “Young Master Zhao, are you stupid? No one can kill your underlings? It was a fair duel, and I killed him without breaking any rules. My conscience would be clear even if the empress herself were to question me!”
“Humph! You killed my underling, so you deserve to die!” Zhao Lun raised his eyebrows, and an overwhelming aura instantly emanated from his body.
“Dumb c*nt!” Ling Han sneered. He was just about to retrieve his Crimson Ground Locking Net and leave.
Shua!
Zhao Lun struck a palm toward Ling Han.
He was at the consummate level, and he was more so a four-star genius. How terrifying was his attack? Moreover, Ling Han was at his weakest right now.
Peng!
Ling Han was instantly hit and sent flying by the strike.
“Still not dead?” A look of surprise involunt
arily appeared on Zhao Lun’s face as he gazed at Ling Han, who had blood seeping from the corners of his mouth.
Chapter 986 - Beautiful Guards
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Although the palm strike just then wasn’t Zhao Lun’s full-strength attack, it was still definitely not something that a cultivator at the medium extreme should’ve been able to handle. When people spoke of star geniuses, they weren’t referring to defenses, but rather referring to the destructive ability caused by battle prowess.
Thus, even if Ling Han was a fabled five-star genius, his defenses should still have only been at the early stage of the medium extreme. How was there only some blood seeping from his mouth after he took a strike from Zhao Lun?
Zhao Lun immediately recalled that Ling Han had been unscathed after taking a strike from Bai Yuansi just then. However, Ling Han had immediately insta-killed Bai Yuansi after that, and his shocking feat caused everyone to forget that scene.
‘Don’t tell me that his body is forged from Godly metal?’
Zhao Lun was astonished as this thought flashed through his mind. However, his hand didn’t stop, and he instantly delivered another palm strike at Ling Han.
Although his strike just then hadn’t kill Ling Han, it had already succeeded in wounding him. It was evident that it was still possible to wound Ling Han even though his physique was incredibly strong.
Ling Han hastily retreated. Unless he was faced with certain death, he definitely wouldn’t expose the secret of his Spatial God Tool in front of so many people. However, he had just unleashed an Ultimate Arrow, so he still needed some time to recover his strength. Right now, he wouldn’t even be able to handle a cultivator at the Shattering Void Tier, much less Zhao Lun.
Zhao Lun sneered, and said, “I’m already targeting you, so how can you escape?” His palm rushed forward and slammed into Ling Han’s chest.
Pu!
Ling Han was sent flying once again. He felt extremely unwell, and it was as if his insides were churning violently. To his delight, however, both his Origin Power and stamina were recovering rapidly. It would take 30 minutes at most for him to recover to his optimal condition.
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