"The Zhao family intends to challenge the Ouyang family?"
"Challenging an expert at the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm? What position does the Zhao family think they are in?"
The crowd murmured in surprise, whispering among themselves.
"Could it be that this Xiao Chen is also a young master from one of Regional City's major families? But in Regional City, there doesn't seem to be any particularly famous Xiao family."
Someone asked in confusion.
"Interesting. I'll wait and see." Lin Changqing glanced at Xiao Chen and smirked contemptuously before slowly returning to his seat of honor. He wanted to see how Xiao Chen planned to challenge the Ouyang family!
"You are just asking for humiliation!" Wang Lingxiao sneered, his tone dripping with arrogance. His gaze locked onto Zhao Qian as he asked indifferently, "Zhao Qian, you're the strongest person in the Zhao family, right? Since you want to challenge the Ouyang family, step forward."
Zhao Qian took a deep breath, his expression turning solemn. He slowly rose and walked toward the ring. At that moment, he had no choice but to fight.
"Make your move first. I'll let you attack once, or else you won't even have a chance to strike," Wang Lingxiao said with an air of disdain.
In his eyes, one move was more than enough to defeat a martial artist at the Third Level of the Xuanwu Realm!
Zhao Qian's expression darkened. He replied in a deep voice, "Very well. Since you're so arrogant, let's see what you're truly capable of!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Qian calmed his mind. Since Wang Lingxiao was offering him the first move, he wouldn't hold back!
"Windy Thunder Palm!"
Xuan energy surged forth, forming a massive palm print enveloped in crackling lightning.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thunder roared in the air. A fierce wind howled as Zhao Qian unleashed his attack.
"The Zhao family's Windy Thunder Palm!"
"Zhao Qian has mastered this technique. Impressive!"
On the main seat, Lin Changqing's eyes narrowed slightly in appreciation. Then, he shook his head and remarked, "Unfortunately, his opponent is Wang Lingxiao."
Wang Lingxiao's gaze flickered slightly. He knew that Zhao Qian had once been the second-strongest expert in Tianyang Prefecture. Sure enough, his technique was commendable.
This move could be considered powerful among martial artists at the Third Level of the Xuanwu Realm. However...
Wang Lingxiao scoffed. "Not bad. But unfortunately for you, I am your opponent. No matter how strong you are, you are nothing in front of me!"
His smile was filled with unwavering confidence. He didn't dodge or evade the attack; instead, he simply threw a punch!
"Xuan Level Low-Grade Martial Arts: Invisible King Fist!"
Crack! Crack! Crack!
A fist imprint materialized, radiating an oppressive force so intense that the compressed air emitted sharp cracking sounds.
Swoosh!
The fist imprint shot forward!
In the next instant, the Invisible King Fist clashed with the Windy Thunder Palm in an overwhelming explosion!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of deafening explosions rang out. Before everyone's horrified eyes, Wang Lingxiao's fist imprint shattered the Windy Thunder Palm and struck Zhao Qian directly.
Puff!
Zhao Qian was sent flying, coughing up a mouthful of blood as he crashed out of the ring!
A stunned silence filled the air.
Fear appeared on everyone's faces. They had known that a martial artist at the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm was powerful, but they hadn't realized just how terrifying the difference truly was.
However, now—after witnessing Wang Lingxiao's effortless victory—they fully understood the might of the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm!
"This is the power of the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm! Even Master Qian couldn't withstand a single move!"
"Unbelievable! And don't forget—Master Qian was allowed to attack first, yet he was still defeated! Who can compete with such overwhelming strength?"
Except for Xiao Chen and Lin Changqing, everyone present—including Zhao Menghu—rose to their feet, their eyes filled with awe and dread.
"Now, do you still wish to continue?" Wang Lingxiao asked sarcastically, looking at the Zhao family.
Then, he added arrogantly, "It doesn't matter how many challengers there are. I can defeat all of you with a single move!"
"Is that so?" Xiao Chen spoke calmly, rising to his feet. "I'd like to see if you're as good as your boasting."
With that, he strode toward the ring.
"Huh? You want to fight me?" Wang Lingxiao asked in surprise. He had assumed Xiao Chen was merely scheming behind the scenes, but to his shock, Xiao Chen was stepping up himself!
"Young man, are you rushing toward your death? I was cultivating long before you were even born."
Xiao Chen smirked. "If experience alone determined strength, then the oldest person would always be the strongest."
With that, he stepped into the ring.
"What? He's challenging an expert at the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm?"
"Who gave him the courage?"
"He must be insane!"
The crowd erupted in whispers. After witnessing Wang Lingxiao's overwhelming power, everyone believed Xiao Chen was walking toward his own demise.
Meanwhile, Lin Changqing's expression grew more and more intrigued. Did this kid truly think he could defeat an expert at the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm?
How ridiculously overconfident.
"Hahaha! You dare challenge Master Wang? You're signing your own death warrant!" Ouyang Hongyu laughed.
"Young Master Xiao!" Zhao Menghu's expression changed dramatically, shouting in concern.
Xiao Chen was already their strongest fighter. If something happened to him, the Zhao family would be in deep trouble.
"Don't worry. It's just the Fourth Level of the Xuanwu Realm. I can kill him with a flick of my finger."
His calm words thundered through the crowd, shocking everyone.
"What arrogance!"
Wang Lingxiao was instantly enraged. "You think you can kill me? Do you really believe you're that powerful?"
"You small fry, I'll show you what real strength looks like!"
Wang Lingxiao roared as his Xuan energy erupted like a raging tide. The pressure alone made the audience struggle to breathe.
"Master Wang, kill that brat!" Ouyang Zhihao shouted excitedly.
Wang Lingxiao clenched his fist, channeling a terrifying force.
"Look carefully—Invisible King Fist!"
His fist expanded to four or five times its normal size, resembling a small mountain crashing down on Xiao Chen!
Yet, Xiao Chen remained calm, watching the incoming attack. If one looked closely, there was even a hint of mockery on his lips.
"I told you—I can kill you with a flick of my finger."
With that, he flicked his finger.
A dazzling sword light shot forth.
Buzz!
A sharp, majestic hum filled the air, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
Wang Lingxiao's face twisted in horror. "Impossible!"
But in an instant—
The sword light pierced his defenses, and blood splattered.
Xiao Chen clasped his hands behind his back, staring down at Wang Lingxiao. "I told you, I could kill you with a flick of my finger. Now, do you believe me?"