As that bold voice gradually spread, many young experts opened their eyes, their gazes brimming with fighting spirit!
Hong Zhong’s face showed signs of joy. Initially, he thought he would have to act as a lone hero, never expecting that his gift of a Soul-Enhancing Pill had not been in vain…
The figure arriving was none other than Xiao Yufan, who had just awakened from his profound meditation. At this moment, his strength gave off an elusive aura; even Gong Luotian and the others couldn’t determine exactly which level he had reached.
“I thought you weren’t going to show up, but it turns out you went off somewhere else to boost your power. From now on, I leave things to you. I want this guy taken down!”
Hong Zhong’s smile grew more pronounced as he shot a fierce glance at Gong Luotian, narrowing his eyes slightly. If not for the heavy injuries sustained from his clash with Situ Xuan, he would certainly have relished a match against this hidden number one expert of the Gong family.
“Don’t worry. As the saying goes, one repays favors with favors. You did me a huge favor, so naturally, I have to return the favor for you!”
Xiao Yufan’s face remained confident throughout, never even glancing at Situ Xuan. This man, a defeated opponent of Hong Zhong, posed no threat whatsoever in his eyes.
However, Gong Luotian’s strength was slightly superior to both of theirs. What Hong Zhong had said earlier was indeed somewhat boastful. It seemed that there was some hidden story behind his conflict with these people.
Otherwise, just dealing with Gong Luotian alone would have been enough to trouble him. After all, only a few days ago, Hong Zhong had not yet truly entered the Late Heaven Stage. As for the misunderstanding between them, Xiao Yufan had no interest in knowing. He only knew that anyone who stood in his way from now on would end up flat on the ground…
“The grandson of the Heaven Alliance Sect Leader, the most prominent among the younger generation, indeed proves to be extraordinary!”
After Situ Xuan and Hong Zhong stepped down, Gong Luotian’s gaze fixed on Xiao Yufan. He vaguely sensed that this man’s strength was formidable—so much so that he rivaled, or even surpassed, those prodigies he had encountered before.
“Praise is too much. The number one among the younger generation of the Hidden Gong Clan, Gong Brother, holds more prestige. However, since I have been entrusted with a task, today, I fear we must have our confrontation.”
Facing Gong Luotian’s compliment, Xiao Yufan remained calm. He knew this fellow was a cunning fox, saying all that merely to gauge his strength. But would Xiao Yufan allow him to see through him?
Certainly not. Whether fulfilling Hong Zhong’s request or establishing his dominance, Gong Luotian was the perfect choice, and Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t miss such an opportunity…
“It seems Brother Xiao intends to use me to establish your reputation. However, I wonder whether you have the ability to take me down!”
As if seeing through Xiao Yufan’s thoughts, a faint smile appeared on Gong Luotian’s lips, a smile filled with hidden meaning. This was the first time he had been looked down upon by someone of his own age.
“Whether I have the ability or not, we’ll find out after the fight, won’t we?”
If Gong Luotian at this moment was like a sly old fox, then Xiao Yufan was akin to a seasoned hunter. No matter how crafty the fox tried to be, before the hunter, it was merely struggling.
The atmosphere became peculiarly tense in an instant. Though neither had moved yet, their pressure already surpassed that of the previous two…
“You indeed possess the qualities that make Ying’er infatuated. However, I will prove to you that only I deserve such an extraordinary woman!”
Looking at Xiao Yufan’s figure, Ye Kong’s gentle gaze gradually turned sharp. Even if confronting this man might anger Ying’er, he couldn’t afford to retreat, for his pride would not allow it.
After Xiao Yufan’s appearance, Cheng Ying’s beautiful eyes locked onto him. She had always believed this man would eventually shine brightly, and indeed, Xiao Yufan had delivered. The brilliance surrounding him was dazzling.
Even the Guardians’ Divine Hall could not help but admit that this young man was stronger than they had imagined. The grandson of Silver Fox Lingyu, the future young master of Heaven Alliance, could never be ordinary.
Everyone’s emotions were stirred by Xiao Yufan’s appearance, even awakening the sleepy old masters from their drowsiness…
The two who had been standing still a moment ago vanished almost simultaneously from their spots as a cold breeze swept past. Without any flamboyant introduction, the impact was equally shocking!
Xiao Yufan could sense that Gong Luotian’s strength was at the middle stage of the Late Heaven Realm, at least twice as strong as Hong Zhong, who had just entered the Late Heaven Realm. The gap between stages in the Late Heaven Realm was like a vast chasm.
“Perhaps two days ago, your strength could match mine. But now, you… are simply too weak!”
Although Gong Luotian moved quickly, Xiao Yufan still managed to track his figure. His words struck Gong Luotian like a thunderclap, making him shudder. He could almost feel Xiao Yufan’s unrestrained pressure crashing onto him.
Cough! Blood surged in his chest. Before Gong Luotian could recover from the shock of Xiao Yufan’s words, he crashed heavily to the ground…
Silence. It seemed as though, the moment Gong Luotian hit the ground, everyone collectively held their breath, their eyes widening. They hadn’t even begun to process what had happened—just one move, and Gong Luotian, whose speed had nearly reached its peak, had been thrown down!
After a brief silence, an uproar broke out again. Everyone looked at Xiao Yufan as if seeing a monster. Gong Luotian was a genuine expert at the middle stage of the Late Heaven Realm—how could he lose so suddenly?
“No… it’s impossible. How did you do it…”
The pain in his body brought Gong Luotian back to his senses instantly. The immense disparity nearly shattered his mind. He had thought that his strength at the middle stage of the Late Heaven Realm would dominate the martial arts conference, but who could have foreseen such an abrupt turn of events?
“I told you. You… are simply too weak!”
A slight smile curved Xiao Yufan’s lips, but no sign of excitement appeared on his face. Although Gong Luotian was strong, he was certainly not the top-tier presence at the martial arts conference, so defeating him was only natural.
Before receiving the enlightenment, Xiao Yufan had already reached the Late Heaven Realm. Perhaps even Hong Zhong couldn’t have imagined that a Soul-Enhancing Pill would allow Xiao Yufan to fully enter the Late Heaven Realm…
And back then, even facing experts at the middle stage of the Late Heaven Realm, he had not been at a disadvantage. Let alone now, after the enlightenment from his grandfather further enhanced his strength. A Gong Luotian was not enough to pose any real threat.
Utterly audacious, Xiao Yufan’s voice rang like thunder in Gong Luotian’s ears. Gong Luotian’s expression darkened completely…
“All who stand in my way will leave flat on their backs. You are no exception!”
Before Gong Luotian could recover from his mix of grief and anger, Xiao Yufan’s voice rang out again, and the next moment once more reshaped everyone’s perception of this man!
Gong Luotian’s body flew almost horizontally backward. Before Xiao Yufan, even an expert at the middle stage of the Late Heaven Realm had no chance of resistance. Although part of this was due to Gong Luotian’s carelessness, it was more than enough to reveal the terrifying might of Xiao Yufan…
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