Fight here? Seriously?
Everyone was stunned!
Li Feng, who had just been slapped by Ye Xuan, was also bewildered. He never imagined Ye Xuan would actually make a move, especially here at Cangmu Academy, and with Elder Cang Zhong present.
Even Cang Zhong was slightly stunned. He didn't expect anyone to dare fight right in front of him!
And Ye Xuan did it so blatantly!
Li Feng struggled to his feet, pointing at Ye Xuan with fury, "How dare you be so arrogant, you—"
Before he could finish, Ye Xuan closed the distance, and in an instant, without giving Li Feng any time to react, he slapped him again.
Smack!
A loud slap echoed, sending Li Feng flying once more!
Seeing this, some students couldn't help but look at Ye Xuan in shock. Li Feng was in the Qi Condensation Realm, yet he had no power to fight back!
If it was said that Li Feng being slapped the first time was because Ye Xuan caught him off guard, the second time was a straightforward confrontation—yet Li Feng still couldn't defend himself!
This was clearly strength suppression!
"Impudent!"
At this moment, Cang Zhong, who was on the back of the crane, suddenly roared, and an invisible pressure enveloped Ye Xuan!
Ye Xuan looked up directly at Cang Zhong, "Elder Cang, abusing your power for personal reasons is rather improper, isn't it?"
Cang Zhong sneered, "Abusing power for personal reasons? When did I do that? Cangmu Academy's admission standards are clear: anyone who hasn't reached the Qi Condensation Realm cannot enter. You, currently just in the Qi Transformation Realm, have no qualification for the exam. How am I wrong in disqualifying you?"
His gaze turned cold, "Furthermore, you publicly attacked someone within Cangmu Academy grounds. This is a direct affront to the academy! Even with Instructor An here, she would not permit someone like you to join!"
At that moment, Li Feng climbed up from the ground, his face twisted with rage as he glared at Ye Xuan, "You lowly trash, how dare you—"
Before he could finish, Ye Xuan suddenly appeared in front of him!
Li Feng's expression changed dramatically. But this time, he was ready. When Ye Xuan appeared before him, Li Feng punched out, a powerful surge of energy swirling around his fist.
The punch carried considerable force!
Ye Xuan also threw a punch.
Crack!
With the sound of bone breaking, Li Feng was sent flying several meters away, howling in pain on the ground. His entire right arm was completely shattered!
Ye Xuan coldly glanced at the wailing Li Feng, "Say another word, and I will kill you!"
Then, he looked up at Cang Zhong, whose expression had turned ice-cold, his eyes filled with killing intent, "You dared commit violence here in front of me, showing blatant disrespect for Cangmu Academy! Not even Instructor An could protect you now! Men, take him away and execute him on the spot!"
With his words, two powerful warriors on either side prepared to act.
Ye Xuan faced Cang Zhong fearlessly, "Though I have yet to reach the Qi Condensation Realm, you saw that I already possess its power!"
Cang Zhong mocked, "Who cares whether you have the power or not? The fact remains, you haven't reached the required level, which disqualifies you from the academy's examination."
With a wave of his right hand, he commanded, "Take him and execute him immediately!"
Hearing this, the two warriors charged at Ye Xuan, their aura immense, exerting an invisible pressure.
Seeing the two men move, Ye Xuan's expression darkened. He knew this would not end peacefully!
Since there was no way to end it peacefully—fight!
Ye Xuan's lips curled into a sneer as he stamped his right foot hard.
Boom!
The ground shattered as a powerful force erupted from Ye Xuan's body, sending the two warriors back several meters!
A Qi Transformation Realm repelling two Void Realm experts?
The audience was shocked—it was simply unbelievable!
This was a difference of two major realms!
Even Cang Zhong, perched on the crane, was momentarily stunned. While he had expected Ye Xuan to be strong enough to defeat Li Feng, the ease with which he repelled two Void Realm warriors was entirely unexpected.
He looked at Ye Xuan intensely. It was now clear that the young man in front of him was not ordinary at all—he was a rare genius.
But Cang Zhong hesitated, wary of the possible consequences. If such a genius were to be expelled, it could bring severe repercussions. However, the enmity was already sown, and letting Ye Xuan stay would mean trouble for him in the future.
No—Cang Zhong made his decision. Cangmu Academy did not need a genius that could become a threat!
His right hand clenched slowly, and suddenly, a powerful energy enveloped Ye Xuan, binding him tightly.
Ye Xuan was shocked to realize that Cang Zhong was not a mere Void Realm expert but someone beyond that level!
Impossible to defeat head-on!
With a clenched fist, Ye Xuan punched out.
Boom!
The binding energy shattered. As Cang Zhong prepared to strike again, Ye Xuan retreated, leaping down the mountainside.
Seeing this, Cang Zhong sneered, "Run? How laughable!"
Just as he was about to act, he saw Ye Xuan dart towards the Nine Palaces Array platform!
Everyone, both on the mountainside and at its base, was stunned—even Cang Zhong.
What was he doing?
As Ye Xuan stepped onto the Nine Palaces platform, it began to tremble, and a beam of light shot into the sky!
Countless eyes turned towards the horizon.
"The Nine Palaces light beam… Who is this? Is it Instructor An?"
"The Nine Palaces Array… It hasn't been activated for decades!"
"Could it be Instructor An?"
"Who is it?"
Very quickly, figures rushed down from the top of the mountain.
The activation of the Nine Palaces platform meant someone was challenging the array!
Even Cang Zhong was stunned—he thought Ye Xuan intended to flee, but Ye Xuan had actually gone to the Nine Palaces platform to challenge the array!
Once he confirmed Ye Xuan's intent, Cang Zhong burst out laughing, "Ye Xuan, today I've truly seen what it means to seek death. Fine, your self-destructive nature will save me some trouble!"
The Nine Palaces Array—formed by nine wooden figures—was capable of instantly killing even Void Realm experts. Forget Void Realm; even Cang Zhong had no confidence in breaking the array.
The array wasn't just about strength. It tested one's foundation, mindset, talent, and combat ability.
The academy's founder left it to prevent talent from slipping through the cracks—for those who truly had potential.
Soon, many people had gathered around the platform, all watching Ye Xuan, their discussions lively.
Lu Xiaoran arrived with Little Fatty and Ye Ling. Seeing Ye Xuan, Lu Xiaoran's face changed slightly. Was Ye Xuan really going to challenge the Nine Palaces?
Wrapped in thick clothes, Ye Ling was obviously worried, "Uncle Lu, will my brother be alright?"
Lu Xiaoran sighed and glanced at Ye Ling. Hesitating for a moment, he said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Still, he looked at Ye Xuan with concern. The Nine Palaces Array—no one had succeeded in challenging it for decades.
Those who tried had all died!
Ye Xuan might be talented and mysterious, but this was the Nine Palaces Array!
Standing on the platform, as Ye Xuan took his place, nine wooden figures seemed to come alive, positioning themselves around him.
Ye Xuan's face remained expressionless, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He hadn't expected things to escalate to this level.
Cang Zhong was clearly targeting him. Fighting head-on here at Cangmu Academy was impossible!
Challenging the Nine Palaces was his last resort!
Clearing his mind, Ye Xuan looked around. The nine wooden figures, each holding a long wooden sword, stood still, but he could already sense the danger.
Ye Xuan knew he had to remain vigilant.
Suddenly, the wooden figure in front lunged with its sword, aiming directly for Ye Xuan's brow.
The speed caught everyone off guard.
"Impossible!"
Someone exclaimed, "These wooden figures—are they all sword cultivators?"
"Nine Qi Condensation Realm sword cultivators… Even Void Realm experts could be killed instantly!"
On the crane, Cang Zhong was equally astonished. He had known the figures were no ordinary creation, but to find out they were sword cultivators—this was beyond his expectations. It had been too long since the platform was last activated!
Cang Zhong laughed again.
Though the figures were only in the Qi Condensation Realm, as sword cultivators, they couldn't be judged solely by their realm. Nine Qi Condensation sword cultivators, empowered by the array, were almost unbeatable within that level, even against Void Realm warriors.
Perhaps only someone like Instructor An could stand a chance…
As for Ye Xuan?
Cang Zhong sneered, "Ye Xuan, seeking fame without knowing your limits!"
On the platform, as the first figure struck, Ye Xuan immediately sensed its speed and precision. However, surprisingly, he also felt—it was weak?
Before he could react, the wooden sword pierced his chest!
Ye Xuan didn't flinch.
Everyone was stunned.
Suddenly, the wooden sword trembled and transformed into light, merging into Ye Xuan's body.
Simultaneously, the Lingxiao Sword within him vibrated as if something had changed!
The remaining eight figures advanced, their wooden swords vanishing upon contact with Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan himself was dumbfounded, "Senior? What happened? Did you do something?"
After a moment of silence, the mysterious woman spoke, "You are cultivating the Invincible Sword Body. You can absorb swords weaker than your Lingxiao Sword. Understand?"
Ye Xuan was about to respond when, not far away, Cang Zhong suddenly shouted in rage, "You cheated!"
Ye Xuan glanced at him and grinned, "Bite me!"