Chapter 33 Baffled

A crisp and melodious gong sound pierced the sky!

The quality and timbre of this gong sound far surpassed the one Xiao Li had just produced.

Duan San's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at his nephew, his face filled with excitement.

Although he didn't know what the Envoy of the Pantheon used to classify the potential value grades, the sound his nephew made definitely surpassed his own back then!

The envoy's face also showed surprise, because even he rarely heard such an excellent gong sound.

Duan Haoze crossed his arms, smug and arrogant, his expression even more haughty, wishing he could look down on everyone!

The gong sound lasted for more than five minutes, after which the envoy solemnly announced: "Heaven Grade A, supreme potential value, congratulations! Please wait in front of the hall for a moment!"

Whoosh—

A roar like a tsunami erupted from the crowd. Although everyone had expected this result, the emotions of the crowd were still ignited when the Envoy of the Pantheon announced it himself.

Duan Haoze waved to the crowd as if he had already reached the top of the Heavenly Rankings.

Seeing this scene, Duan San's lips revealed a wry smile. He was now uncertain whether this was a good thing for Duan Haoze.

After all, his nephew's true strength was only at the peak of the Qi Realm. Obtaining a supreme potential value assessment was tantamount to praising him to death!

In stark contrast to his nephew, Xiao Li, although his potential value was slightly inferior, his strength had already broken through to the Transformation Realm.

A high potential value was certainly a good thing, but it had to be realized to become true strength!

As for Chen Xiao... he never thought of comparing his nephew with Chen Xiao. The difference was too great to make a comparison.

Xiao Li, who was standing aside, didn't have much reaction either. Having seen the great ocean, lesser waters are unappealing; having seen the Wu Mountain clouds, all others are pale.

With the mountain of Chen Xiao standing in his heart, no one could surpass him... Moreover, Duan Haoze's potential had not been realized, and his future achievements were uncertain. After all, there was Uncle Lu's example.

For no reason, Lu Datou was shot while lying down again.

"Hey, you're the only one left. Aren't you going to come over for the test?"

Duan Haoze looked at Chen Xiao provocatively and said with disdain, "You're not afraid, are you? What's the matter? Are you afraid of not being able to surpass me? Oh, right, my potential value is Heaven Grade A. Don't be afraid. You can't surpass me anyway..."

"Haoze, don't be rude to Mr. Chen!"

Seeing Duan Haoze get carried away, Duan San quickly reprimanded him.

"Third Uncle, how am I being rude? I'm just stating the facts!"

After being tested for supreme potential value, Duan Haoze no longer regarded Duan San as important. After all, Duan San's potential value was only Heaven Grade B.

Sooner or later, he would surpass him!

"You little brat!"

Duan San's teeth itched with anger, wishing he could slap Duan Haoze twice on the spot.

At this time, Chen Xiao waved his hand and stopped him, saying, "Mr. Duan, don't be angry. Anyway, I'm the only one left. I'll give it a try."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao stepped forward and picked up the gong hammer.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Chen Xiao, not only because he was the last martial artist to be tested, but also because of what he had just said.

They wanted to see how much potential value this person, who didn't take the Zhentian Gong (Heaven-Shaking Gong) seriously, had!

Chen Xiao picked up the gong hammer and gently tapped the Zhentian Gong, and then... there was no then.

The Zhentian Gong remained motionless, without making any sound.

Everyone waited for a full ten seconds. After confirming that Chen Xiao had not rung the Zhentian Gong, a burst of laughter erupted.

"Hahahaha, I thought this kid had some skills, but it turns out all his skills are in his mouth!"

"That's right, it made me excited for nothing. I'm at the same level as him. I didn't ring the Zhentian Gong either!"

"That's not as good as me. Although I'm only Yellow Grade D, I at least rang the Zhentian Gong!"

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Laughter rose and fell in the crowd. The people around Chen Xiao were also dumbfounded. They never expected that Chen Xiao's strength would not be enough to ring the Zhentian Gong.

Everyone didn't dare to look at Chen Xiao too much, for fear of irritating him.

Duan San tried to smooth things over and said, "Mr. Chen, presumably you have completely realized your potential value, so you couldn't ring this Zhentian Gong. But even if your strength no longer increases, there are few people in the world who can be your opponent!"

"Hahahahaha..."

Duan Haoze laughed loudly, "Third Uncle, you're really good at talking nonsense. A waste like him who can't even ring the Zhentian Gong can be blown by you to be invincible. I'm really impressed by you!"

"Bastard!"

Duan San kicked him, sending Duan Haoze flying, "You're just at the Qi Realm, and you dare to make fun of Mr. Chen? Are you tired of living?"

"Third Uncle, you..."

Duan Haoze got up from the ground, clutching his chest, gritting his teeth with anger.

He looked at Duan San and Chen Xiao with hatred in his eyes, and secretly vowed in his heart: "Just wait, I have a Heaven Grade A potential value. Sooner or later, I will step on all of you under my feet."

However, he didn't know that Duan San had saved his life again, because his noise had already made Chen Xiao a little impatient.

At this time, the envoy of the Pantheon announced: "The selection test is over. Those who are qualified, please follow me to the Pantheon. The rest of you, please take a rest. An envoy will come to receive you later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao suddenly said, "Wait a minute, my test is not over yet..."

"What do you mean? Your test is clearly over. You failed to ring the Zhentian Gong. Sir, please accept reality and don't be unreasonable."

The envoy said coldly.

"Hey, Chen, are you being unreasonable? What's the matter? Are you unwilling to admit that you're a waste?"

Duan Haoze mocked loudly.

"Noisy!"

Chen Xiao finally became angry. He looked at Duan San and asked indifferently, "Mr. Duan, there's no third time. I've given you face twice, but your nephew is really ungrateful. Will you do it, or will I do it myself?"

Duan San's heart trembled, and finally he gritted his teeth: "I'll do it!"

After speaking, Duan San walked towards Duan Haoze angrily: "Haoze, don't blame Third Uncle... it's all your own fault!"

If he did it, Duan Haoze could at least keep his life!

But if Chen Xiao did it, the consequences would be hard to say!

"Third Uncle, you, you, what are you going to do..."

Duan Haoze's face finally showed a terrified expression.

"Haoze, your temper is really not suitable for walking the path of martial arts. A long pain is worse than a short one. Third Uncle just wants to cripple your martial arts. You will be an ordinary person from now on!"

Duan San said with a wry smile and helplessly.

"Third Uncle, are you crazy? I have a Heaven Grade A potential value. I will surpass you in the future... You, you, you can't tolerate that I will surpass you, right?"

Duan Haoze retreated again and again, his eyes filled with fear and hatred.

"Alas, Haoze, you don't know what kind of existence you have offended! Third Uncle is saving you by doing this!"

Duan San completely hardened his heart and prepared to attack Duan Haoze.

However, at this moment, the envoy of the Pantheon suddenly stood in front of him.

"Mr. Duan, your nephew has been selected by my Pantheon. You must not be rude!"