"What... what are you saying?" Hu Gaoshan couldn't believe his ears.
He stared at Zhang Yi with wide eyes and continued, "Going by what you're saying, does that mean... you lost to him?"
Zhang Yi nodded and said, "I lost to him... that's right, I lost to him... I couldn't even see him."
"He just flew right over my head, haha, I lost to him, I actually lost to him!"
As Zhang Yi spoke, his demeanor began to change.
He acted as if he had lost his mind, his face contorting between stiffness and a strange smile, filling onlookers with dread.
This was entirely normal.
Because he had previously underestimated Wu Tian, and now, realizing Wu Tian's strength far surpassed his own, the drastic contrast immediately overwhelmed him, causing a complete mental breakdown.
Hu Gaoshan also recognized that Zhang Yi's mental state had deteriorated.
To avoid any further embarrassment, he quickly instructed, "Hurry and take him away to rest properly!"
The disciples nearby immediately complied, escorting Zhang Yi away.
As he was being led off, Zhang Yi continued to giggle and laugh, looking no different from someone mentally unstable.
Seeing his prized disciple reduced to such a state by Wu Tian, Hu Gaoshan was furious, his lungs about to explode.
The art of Qinggong, lightness skill, most valued a stable mindset.
Only with a proper mindset could Qinggong be unleashed to its fullest potential.
But with Zhang Yi's mental state shattered, it meant he would suffer significant repercussions in the future.
The thought of this filled Hu Gaoshan with an intense hatred for Wu Tian.
Sensing Hu Gaoshan's gaze, Wu Tian smiled faintly and asked, "Sect Leader Hu, I've defeated him, so does that mean I've passed the test?"
Such a question, when it reached Hu Gaoshan's ears, sounded no different from mockery.
Hu Gaoshan's eyes widened, and he shouted at Wu Tian, "You have immense audacity, turning my disciple into this! I will not let you off!"
Wu Tian shrugged and replied, "Really, Sect Leader Hu? Isn't that a bit unreasonable of you to say?"
"It seems I haven't done anything. He collapsed mentally on his own. What does that have to do with me?"
"You!" Hu Gaoshan knew that if one were to be strictly logical, Wu Tian was indeed not at fault.
However, he couldn't suppress his anger and desperately wanted to shift the blame onto Wu Tian.
He glared at Wu Tian and said menacingly, "Do you really think you've passed the test just like that?"
"Let me tell you, if you think so, you're far too naive. I will not acknowledge you!"
Wu Tian frowned slightly and said, "Sect Leader Hu, isn't that a bit much?"
"Su Qiannai sent you to arrange the test, but now you're going back on your word. Aren't you afraid Su Qiannai will come after you?"
Given Wu Tian's relationship with Su Qiannai, he naturally preferred not to involve her.
However, he now understood that bringing up Su Qiannai was the easiest way to resolve the situation, so he did just that.
Indeed, upon hearing Su Qiannai's name, Hu Gaoshan's expression stiffened considerably.
He still harbored a degree of fear towards Su Qiannai, as a single word from her could cost him his position as Sect Leader.
Yet, at the same time, he couldn't allow Wu Tian to pass so easily.
After some thought, he revealed a sinister smile and said, "What are you talking about? When did I ever say the test was this simple?"
"Let me tell you, defeating Zhang Yi was merely the first trial."
"Next, you must defeat me to truly pass the test!"
Hearing Hu Gaoshan's words, Wu Tian knew that Hu Gaoshan intended to be shameless.
He likely assumed that with his own strength, defeating Wu Tian wouldn't be too difficult, which was why he made such a declaration.
However, Wu Tian felt no pressure whatsoever and instead smiled, saying, "So that's how it is. Although I know you're changing the rules on the fly, if you want to play, I have no problem with that."
Hu Gaoshan had expected that after mentioning himself, Wu Tian would surely feel intimidated.
But to his surprise, not only was Wu Tian not scared, he agreed so readily.
He felt immensely insulted.
After all, he was the Sect Leader of the Flying Heaven Sect, and no one in the martial world had superior Qinggong to him.
Yet, facing him, Wu Tian remained so composed, how could he possibly accept this?
His face darkened to the point where it seemed to drip with water, and he said, "It seems you are quite confident in yourself."
"However, do you think that's enough? A mere two hundred meters is nothing for me, it's an easy feat."
"In short, you absolutely cannot win against me. You'd better prepare to concede!"
Wu Tian scratched his ear and said, "I see now why Zhang Yi speaks so rudely."
"Turns out, it's all because of your excellent teaching as a master!"
"You can say whatever you want to me now, but you've seen your disciple's fate. Aren't you afraid of suffering the same fate, capsizing in a shallow ditch?"
Hu Gaoshan snorted and said, "Don't compare me to him. A disciple is always a disciple, and a master is always a master."
"You may not be able to defeat me, but that doesn't mean I can't defeat you!"
"Enough nonsense, let's get this over with if you want to compete. I don't have time for your foolish games!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Alright, since you're in such a hurry, let's begin."
"But let me remind you first, you'd better calm your mindset."
"If you, the Sect Leader, end up like him, I won't be able to bear the responsibility!"
Hu Gaoshan snorted and ignored Wu Tian further, instead strapping the altitude-measuring instrument to his feet.
Wu Tian also secured his instrument and then smiled, saying, "Then, Sect Leader Hu, please show us your skills first."
Hu Gaoshan said no more. He circulated his internal energy, then forcefully leaped, soaring towards the sky.
His strength was indeed superior, and his ascent was incredibly swift, his momentum ferocious, utterly incomparable to Zhang Yi.
After about half a minute, Hu Gaoshan landed on the ground.
The moment he touched down, the floor beneath him even caved in slightly.
He removed the instrument, glanced at it, and then revealed a triumphant smile, saying, "Open your eyes wide and see clearly, what does it say!"
Everyone looked at the instrument, and upon seeing the numbers clearly, Hu Kai's face lit up with surprise and joy.
He exclaimed happily, "Four hundred and eighty meters?!"
"My heavens, Father, you're too amazing!"