Bang!
As the two conversed, the martial arts arena had already reached a fever pitch. With a dull thud, a young man from the Lanling Empire, who was part of the exchange, forcefully defeated a peak Fourth Tier Venerable from the Longyang Empire.
It is worth noting that this young man was also only at the peak of the Fourth Tier Venerable realm. Clearly, his combat power was extraordinary; otherwise, he would not have achieved such an instant kill.
This person was named Ning Chuan, the foremost among the younger generation of the Lanling Empire, and also the newly appointed Marquis Dingyuan, one of the Four Marqui of the Lanling Empire.
Although newly appointed, his strength was sufficient to rank within the top three among the marquises of the Lanling Empire.
His true strength was likely comparable to Changsun Wugou, and even if not equal, not far off. As for his lineage, no one knew.
After defeating a guest minister from the Longyang Empire, Ning Chuan received a transmission from the Rifting Mountain Throne.
He paused for a moment, then scanned the arena with contempt. Honestly, he didn't regard anyone among the younger generation with much importance. This visit to probe the Longyang Empire was merely a formality for him.
However, the only one who piqued his interest was Ye Xuan, the Thunder King of the Longyang Empire, the successor of the Heaven-Breaking Thunder King from a hundred thousand years ago!
With this thought, Ning Chuan swept his gaze around. "I heard that the Longyang Empire has a peerless genius named Ye Xuan, who is also the successor of the Heaven-Breaking Thunder King."
"May I have the honor of a match."
Hiss!
Upon hearing this, the entire venue erupted in an uproar. Even Long Bayu, the First Throne, frowned slightly. As expected, the people from the Lanling Empire had finally approached Ye Xuan.
"Oh?"
Seeing that there was no response for a long time, Ning Chuan's lips curled into a mocking smile. "What, the supposedly invincible genius of the Longyang Empire is afraid to even spar with this Marquis?"
"The genius of the Longyang Empire is nothing more than this."
Ning Chuan's words immediately set the entire crowd ablaze. Even Long Bayu's expression turned grim. Did this brat think this was their Lanling Empire?
"Arrogant!"
"I will face you."
Immediately, a peak Fourth Tier Venerable expert from the Longyang Empire leaped onto the stage.
However... obviously, he was no match for Ning Chuan. He was sent flying with a single move, his face pale, clearly suffering from a serious injury.
The many experts from the Longyang Empire all wore grim expressions.
"Damn it, how can this brat's combat power be so strong?"
"Indeed, although this brat is at the peak of the Fourth Tier Venerable realm, his combat power is estimated to be comparable to a Fifth Tier Venerable."
For a time, the arena was abuzz with discussion, but would Ye Xuan really show up? After all, this brat was not comparable to the Fourth Tier Venerables he had killed before, although Ye Xuan also killed them instantly.
And so...
Bang~
Bang bang~~
As time passed, another seven or eight guest ministers from the Longyang Empire were instantly defeated by Ning Chuan. The situation was extremely unfavorable for the Longyang Empire.
"Look quickly!"
"Ye Xuan, the Thunder King, is here!!"
At some point, a voice resounded from the crowd, and the next moment, all eyes turned in the direction of the sound.
Indeed!
In the sight of everyone, a figure appeared. This person was Ye Xuan.
However, Ye Xuan at this moment was no longer a peak Fourth Tier Venerable. He was now a Fifth Tier Venerable, and his strength was at least eighteen streets ahead of Ning Chuan.
Hmm!?
Hearing the commotion, Ning Chuan's gaze also fell upon Ye Xuan. So that was the successor of the Heaven-Breaking Thunder King.
For this trip, to ensure success, the Rifting Mountain Throne had given him a colorless and odorless potent poison. This poison was extremely powerful and very secretive. It would not take effect immediately upon poisoning, but would only cause death half a day later.
In the past, this poison had been used by the Lanling Empire to eliminate many forces and rivals. It had always been foolproof.
The reason for bringing the poison this time was none other than to silently eliminate the genius of the Longyang Empire. Of course, the previous opponents were not worthy of using this poison.
This young man, with the inheritance of the Heaven-Breaking Thunder King, was barely qualified.
Of course, Ning Chuan did not know that this was the first and also the last time he would use poison.
Because soon after...
Ning Chuan would die unnaturally, or rather, he would die because of Ye Xuan.
"You are Ye Xuan?"
In the martial arts arena, Ning Chuan looked down at Ye Xuan from above, his demeanor like he was looking at an ant.
"Come up and spar with me, let me see how extraordinary the so-called number one genius of the Longyang Empire is."
Clearly, Ning Chuan's tone was not a request, but an unquestionable command. This arrogant demeanor alone had already ignited widespread hatred around the arena.
"Bastard!"
"That brat is courting death, he's just a Marquis Dingyuan of the Lanling Empire, what's he so proud of!"
"Pah, I really want to slap him to death!!"
The crowd in the arena was in an uproar. In an instant, Ning Chuan seemed to have become a public enemy. After all, this was the Longyang Empire, their home ground. If the Longyang Empire lost face, they would all feel displeased.
"Marquis Dingyuan, is it."
Ning Chuan's sarcasm did not cause even a ripple in Ye Xuan's emotions. Instead, he calmly looked at Ning Chuan.
"How so?"
Seeing Ye Xuan's calm demeanor, the mockery in his heart intensified. In his opinion, everything Ye Xuan was doing now was an act. However, he would never know that in Ye Xuan's eyes, he was merely a contemptible clown.
Despite Ning Chuan's self-important demeanor, Ye Xuan remained composed. "Did you not brush your teeth after eating shit this morning? Your mouth stinks so much."
"Pfft~"
This remark immediately caused Changsun Wugou to burst into laughter. Even Long Bayu's lips curved upwards, and his displeasure vanished instantly, replaced by delight.
"Hahahaha~~"
Upon hearing this, the indignant crowd in the arena, after a moment of stunned silence, burst into unrestrained laughter.
Holy cow~
This counter-attack was brilliant, what a powerful move!
Damn it, not brushing his teeth after eating shit this morning, this maneuver... is awesome.
Tong Wuya looked at Ye Xuan in the arena with a face full of shock, his own face flushed red. This was what a desperate counter-attack looked like!
That Marquis Dingyuan from the Lanling Empire wanted to look down on Ye Xuan with a haughty air, but Ye Xuan directly brought him down from his pedestal with a single sentence, tsk tsk, his tongue was truly venomous.
However... why hadn't he seen him possess such an ability before!
"You!!"
Ning Chuan's blood surged upwards upon hearing Ye Xuan's words. If he hadn't forcefully restrained himself, he would have likely spat out a mouthful of blood. "Brat, you're courting death!!"
Without a second thought, he flipped his right hand, revealing an ancestral-grade spear. Dense wind blades emanated sharply. It turned out Ning Chuan was also a wind cultivator expert.
Moreover, he had comprehended the will of wind, further increasing his imposing aura by a large margin!
"Arrogant brat, daring to call yourself the Thunder King. I shall see if you have the strength for it!!"
"Die!!!"
at this moment, Ning Chuan no longer cared about the consequences of killing Ye Xuan. The mere insult from this brat was enough for him to legitimately kill him.
The terrifying attack arrived in an instant!
However, before Ning Chuan could even savor the pleasant image of killing Ye Xuan in his mind, a palm crackling with lightning descended upon him. With a crisp sound, it landed on his face. Without hesitation, Ning Chuan's head slammed into the martial arts stage, causing a tremor akin to an earthquake.
The surrounding onlookers stared at the figure before Ye Xuan with utmost shock, their eyes widened to the extreme. "Holy cow, what the heck? The Marquis Dingyuan of the Lanling Empire was... knocked out by the Thunder King with a single palm!?"