“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you have your eyes on?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak about my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. The one who struck was Cheng Ying. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean just anyone could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression a mix of rage and fear.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant and unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool stood frozen, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest young talent he had ever encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only barely reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not stronger. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, his movements ghostly and elusive. He was using the mysterious footwork from the “Dragon Taming True Art”—Dragon Chasing Lightning. It was this very technique that had allowed him to toy with Guo Chen during the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless. He quickly got into the zone. The top young talent of the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards up his sleeve.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, then gradually shifted to a bluish hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took form almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within one’s body could no longer be described as merely “vast.” When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy gradually transforming into spiritual power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already experiencing the birth of spiritual power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, spiritual power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed that of ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable within the Guardian Divine Halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could afford to be as reckless as he pleased. And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a “gift” right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the hand seal, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm.” What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could it be that he had some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary conflict. Yet, it seemed their feud was destined to escalate.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had learned the “Annihilation Seal” by secretly observing Nuo Tiangang, his expression would surely be priceless. After all, stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the hand seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool; he knew the current situation all too well. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
If the fight continued, he stood to gain nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might even meet his end here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea’s mysterious lands, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the South Sea, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit of his capabilities, and his footwork was likely on par with Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had still inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to do it now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle their score without anyone noticing.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can you let a pretty boy lay a finger on the woman you fancy?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun kept shouting, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed on the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean just any stray dog could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression twisted in humiliation.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool stood still, Xiao Yufan didn’t. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The top prodigies nurtured by the Four Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was second to none, if not superior. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their strength in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive Ghost Steps from the Dragon Taming Art. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, he didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the Four Divine Halls’ younger generation was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards up his sleeve.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There were no probing moves or flashy techniques, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, then gradually shifted to a bluish hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm took form almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy gradually transforming into true martial power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating internal energy, they would be utterly astounded.
After all, true martial power was the hallmark of super experts in the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level expert.
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed that of ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable within the Guardian Halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—he was just that任性. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect such a ‘grand gift’ right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the palm seals, Li Hun’s expression shifted dramatically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. Yet, the feud between them was destined to be formed.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan’s Annihilation Seal was secretly learned from Nuo Tiangong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
If it came to a direct confrontation, Li Hun wasn’t afraid, but it would inevitably cost him. However, dodging would make him appear too timid. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the palm seals came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm—terrifying indeed!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the intense threat. He wasn’t a fool and clearly understood the situation. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much too soon, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction just now was at his limit, and his movement technique was on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden energy fluctuation within his body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The surprise attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it didn’t inflict serious damage, it had still caused significant injuries. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: perhaps only in the mysterious lands of the South Sea could they settle their score without anyone noticing…
But there was no time to dwell on that now. Xiao Yufan’s imposing aura had already made him sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How dare a pretty boy even touch the woman you’ve set your eyes on!”
Several young noblemen behind Li Hun shouted loudly, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously, naturally unaware of his true abilities.
Pah!
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him stunned and dazed.
“Your master doesn’t even have the qualifications to speak about my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice chilled everyone to the bone. It was naturally Cheng Ying who had struck. She didn’t wish to confront Li Hun directly out of respect for the Four Divine Palaces, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any riffraff defaming her man.
The man who had been slapped wore a dark expression, furious yet deeply wary of Cheng Ying. His face twisted in fury and embarrassment.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you’ve set your eyes on?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun kept shouting, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak about my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had struck. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any random cur insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, seething with anger but too intimidated by Cheng Ying to act. His expression was a mix of humiliation and fear.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
Just because this fool didn’t move didn’t mean Xiao Yufan would stay still. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no less than anyone’s, if not greater. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive “Ghost Steps” from the Dragon Taming Scripture. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to toy with Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless. He quickly entered his combat state. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
A white glow emanated from Xiao Yufan’s palm, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took form almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts techniques had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within one’s body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his energy. Now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true martial power. If the old masters of the martial world knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating martial power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts techniques. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable of the guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could act as he pleased. He was just that bold. And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a “gift” right from the start.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the seals, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Vast Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed have reason to be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary problems. Yet, the feud between them was inevitable.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had secretly learned the Annihilation Seal from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would surely be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But actions spoke louder than thoughts. As the seals came crashing down, Li Hun hastily retreated several steps, his heart pounding as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool. He knew the situation well—he was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while Xiao Yufan had Cheng Ying backing him. And this woman’s strength was something even he feared.
Continuing the fight would bring him no advantage. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit of his abilities, and his movement technique was on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle their score without anyone noticing.
“The Realm of Innate!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense a hint of danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to lay a finger on the woman you fancy?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun kept jeering, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. The one who struck was none other than Cheng Ying. She had spared Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean any random stray could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, seething with anger but too intimidated by Cheng Ying to act. His expression was a mix of humiliation and fear.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
Just because this fool didn’t move didn’t mean Xiao Yufan would stay still. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The top prodigy nurtured by the Four Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no less than anyone’s, if not superior. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their strength in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive Ghost Step from the Dragon Taming Art. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless. He quickly entered his combat state. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards up his sleeve.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye, with no probing or flashy moves. Yet, every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, gradually shifting to a bluish hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts techniques had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into spiritual power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating spiritual power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, spiritual power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. In other words, since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts techniques. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable within the Guardian Halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—he was just that任性. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect such a ‘gift’ right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the hand seal, Li Hun’s expression shifted dramatically, and his lips twitched. This guy wasn’t playing by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed have reason to be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. Yet, it seemed their feud was destined to escalate.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan’s Annihilation Seal was stolen from Nuo Tiangang, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. Yet, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the hand seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm—terrifying indeed!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool; he knew the situation well. On his side were a bunch of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit of his abilities, and his movement technique was on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: once they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, they could settle their scores without anyone knowing…
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time for further contemplation. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you’ve set your eyes on?” The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun continued to jeer, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!” The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had struck. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any lowlife insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, his anger boiling but his fear of Cheng Ying holding him back. His expression was a mix of humiliation and rage.
Li Hun, too, was seething. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant and unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
Just because this fool didn’t act didn’t mean Xiao Yufan would stay idle. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The top prodigy nurtured by the Four Divine Halls had only barely reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not superior. How could he tolerate others flaunting their strength in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, his movements ghostly and elusive. He was using the “Dragon Chasing Lightning” technique from the “Imperial Dragon True Art,” a mysterious and unpredictable movement skill he had used to humiliate Guo Chen during the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless. He quickly entered his battle state. The top talent of the Four Divine Halls’ younger generation was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards up his sleeve.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
A white glow emanated from Xiao Yufan’s palm, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Void Creation Palm” took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within one’s body could no longer be described as merely vast. When Xiao Yufan was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into spiritual power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating spiritual power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, spiritual power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse.
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable within the Guardian Halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything but extraordinary?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could afford to be reckless. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect to be greeted with such a “gift” right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the seals, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched. This guy wasn’t playing by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the “Annihilation Seal” and the “Void Creation Palm.” What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary conflicts. Yet, it seemed their feud was inevitable.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had learned the “Annihilation Seal” by secretly observing Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would inevitably cost him. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the seals came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his eyes fixed on the shattered stone path beneath the turbulent energy.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the overwhelming threat. He wasn’t a fool; he knew the current situation all too well. He was surrounded by a group of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the South Sea, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit of his abilities, and his movement technique was on par with “Dragon Chasing Lightning.” Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps they could settle their score without anyone noticing…
In a flash, he vanished. Employing the ghostly footwork from the Imperial Dragon True Manual—Ghost Steps and Dragon Shadows—Xiao Yufan used the same mysterious technique that had humiliated Guo Chen during the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament.
He didn’t dare to slack off against Li Hun and quickly entered the fight. A young elite from the Four Divine Palaces was certainly no ordinary opponent and must have formidable hidden techniques.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. No probing moves, no flashy techniques—just deadly strikes each time.
His palm radiated white light, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The Annihilation Heaven Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm formed almost simultaneously. The energy consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no effect on him whatsoever.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. How the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you fancy?”
The spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. The one who struck was Cheng Ying. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any random cur insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression a mix of anger and fear.
Li Hun’s face darkened as well. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
Just because this fool didn’t move didn’t mean Xiao Yufan wouldn’t. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not superior. How could he tolerate others flaunting their strength in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, his movements ghostly and elusive. He was using the “Dragon Chasing Lightning” technique from the “Imperial Dragon True Art,” a mysterious and unpredictable movement skill. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this very technique to toy with Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye, with no probing or flashy moves. Yet, every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, gradually shifting to a bluish hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within one’s body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true martial power. If the old masters of the martial world knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating martial power, they would be shocked to the core.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of a super expert in the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—he was just that任性. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect to be greeted with such a “gift” right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the hand seals, Li Hun’s expression shifted dramatically, and his lips twitched. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm.” What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection with the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary problems. Yet, the feud between them was destined to be settled.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had stolen the “Annihilation Seal” from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s attack.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the hand seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool and knew the current situation well. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while Xiao Yufan had Cheng Ying backing him—a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer serious consequences here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was on par with “Dragon Chasing Lightning.” Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be terrifying.
The surprise attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if he hadn’t been severely injured, he had still taken significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle their score without anyone noticing…
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you have your eyes on?” The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun kept jeering, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak about my man, let alone a pack of dogs!” The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any lowlife insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression twisted in humiliation.
Li Hun, too, was seething. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool hesitated, Xiao Yufan didn’t. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, Xiao Yufan had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not stronger. How could he tolerate others flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive “Ghost Step” from the “Dragon Taming Art.” During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, then gradually shifted to a bluish hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took form almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his energy. Now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy gradually transforming into true martial power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating martial power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of super experts in the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path to becoming a peak-level powerhouse.
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable of the guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were someone else, they might not reveal their strength so quickly, but Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—such was his confidence. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect to be greeted with such a “grand gift” right off the bat.
Indeed, under the colossal hand seal, Li Hun’s expression shifted wildly, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm.” What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. Yet, the enmity between them was destined to be forged.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had secretly learned the “Annihilation Seal” from Nuo Tiangong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. Yet, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the hand seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm—terrifying indeed!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the overwhelming threat. He wasn’t a fool; he knew the situation well. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might even meet his end here.
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge—and he wouldn’t be alone.
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit of his abilities, and his movement technique was on par with the “Dragon Chasing Lightning.” Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, they could settle their scores without anyone knowing.
After all, true qi was the mark of a supreme warrior at the Spirit Awakening realm. In other words, Xiao Yufan had paved a new path toward ultimate strength the moment he entered this new realm.
The combined power of the two palm techniques far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces and the Azure Spirit Palace were among the strongest factions within the Divine Guardian sects—naturally possessing formidable martial techniques.
Under normal circumstances, no one would reveal their full strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—arrogant and unrestrained. And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a powerful opening move.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense a hint of danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you have your eyes on?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun continued to shout, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they had no idea of Xiao Yufan’s true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak about my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean just any stray dog could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, furious but deeply wary of Cheng Ying, his expression twisted in humiliation.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool remained motionless, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was no weaker than anyone’s, perhaps even stronger. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive “Ghost Steps” from the Dragon Taming Technique. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious movement to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, he didn’t dare to be careless and quickly entered his combat state. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye, with no probing moves or flashy techniques, yet every strike was laden with lethal intent.
A white glow emanated from Xiao Yufan’s palm, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Void Creation Palm took shape almost instantly, and the consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true martial power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already experiencing the continuous generation of internal energy, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, true martial power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse.
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed that of ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable of the guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything but extraordinary?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly, but Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could act as he pleased—such was his arrogance. And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a “grand gift” right from the start.
Indeed, under the immense pressure of the massive palm seal, Li Hun’s expression shifted dramatically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Void Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed have reason to be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary conflicts. Yet, it seemed their feud was destined to be set in stone.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had secretly learned the Annihilation Seal from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would surely be priceless. Moreover, secretly learning ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and it was likely that the Nine Palaces Hall already harbored deep resentment toward Xiao Yufan.
If it came to a direct confrontation, Li Hun wasn’t afraid, but it would inevitably take a toll on him. Yet, if he dodged, it would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the palm seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the intense threat. He wasn’t a fool and clearly understood the situation. He was surrounded by a group of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he found daunting.
If the fight continued, he stood to gain nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might even meet his end here.
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea, and if he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was likely on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state, and even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: once they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, they could settle their score without anyone knowing…
Li Hun had already recognized the techniques—the Annihilation Heaven Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm. But he couldn’t understand how Xiao Yufan had mastered both the Nine Palaces’ and Azure Spirit Palace’s secret arts. Could it be that he had some connection with the Nine Palaces?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed feel some apprehension. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary enemies. Yet, a grudge between them was now inevitable.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan’s Annihilation Heaven Seal had been secretly learned from Nuo Tiangong, his expression would surely have been priceless. After all, secretly learning another sect’s techniques was a grave taboo—one that the Nine Palaces would never forgive.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid of taking a direct hit, but it would cost him energy. Dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to respond to Xiao Yufan’s assault.
“The Realm of Innate Potential!”
Li Hun’s smile froze on his face. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy dare to covet the woman you fancy?”
The spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean any stray dog could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression a mix of anger and fear.
Li Hun was also fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool hesitated, Xiao Yufan didn’t. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three halls of the Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was no weaker than anyone’s, perhaps even superior. How could he tolerate others flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
His figure vanished like a ghost, employing the elusive “Dragon Chasing Lightning” technique from the Imperial Dragon Art. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious movement to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, he didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the Four Divine Halls’ younger generation was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye, with no probing or flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
A white glow emanated from his palm, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described merely as vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. Now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy gradually transforming into true power. If the old masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating true power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, true power was the hallmark of super experts at the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan entered this new realm, he had paved another path to becoming a peak expert!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were someone else, they wouldn’t reveal their strength so quickly, but Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased. He was just that任性, and Li Hun certainly wouldn’t expect such a ‘grand gift’ right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the immense pressure of the seal, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched. This guy was completely unpredictable.
Li Hun had recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Vast Creation Palm, but he couldn’t understand why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection with the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. However, the feud between them was inevitable.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had stolen the Annihilation Seal from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave offense, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. However, dodging would make him seem cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s attack.
But actions speak louder than thoughts. As the seal came crashing down, Li Hun hastily retreated several steps, his heart pounding as he watched the stone path shatter under the force.
The Innate Realm was terrifying indeed!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool and knew the current situation well. He was surrounded by spoiled brats, while Xiao Yufan had Cheng Ying backing him, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but he couldn’t afford to reveal too much of his strength now. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea, and exposing too much early would cost him many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea’s mysterious lands, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once there, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was on par with Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within him that, if unleashed, would be terrifying.
The surprise attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state, and even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both of them had the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle things without anyone knowing…
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. How the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy dare to covet the woman you fancy?”
The spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean any random cur could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, but he dared not retaliate, his expression a mix of rage and fear.
Li Hun, too, was seething. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool hesitated, Xiao Yufan didn’t. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three halls of the Divine Temple had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was no less than anyone’s, perhaps even surpassing them. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive Ghost Steps from the Dragon Taming Scripture—the same mysterious technique he had used to humiliate Guo Chen at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly.
Facing Li Hun, he didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash was over in the blink of an eye, with no probing or flashy moves, yet every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, then shifted to a cyan-blue hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm took form almost instantly, and the consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within him could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his energy. Now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy gradually transforming into true martial power. If the old masters of the martial world knew that he had just entered the Innate Realm and was already generating martial power, they would be shocked to their core.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of super-strong experts at the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything but exceptional?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t reveal their strength so quickly, but Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—such was his arrogance. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect to be greeted with such a ‘grand gift’ right off the bat.
Indeed, under the immense pressure of the palm seals, Li Hun’s expression shifted dramatically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Sumeru Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection with the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. Yet, it seemed their feud was destined to escalate.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had stolen the Annihilation Seal from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. Yet, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the palm seals came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart pounding as he watched the stone path shatter under the force of the energy.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
Though less than ten exchanges had taken place, Li Hun had already felt the immense threat. He wasn’t a fool and knew the current situation well. He was surrounded by spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would gain him nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea, and exposing too much early on would cost him many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state, and even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle things without anyone noticing…
Though the battle had lasted less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the deadly pressure. He wasn’t a fool—he clearly understood the current situation. He had only a few useless noblemen beside him, while Xiao Yufan had Cheng Ying, whose strength even he deeply feared.
If the fight continued, he would gain nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might even die here.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you fancy?”
The spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had acted. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any random cur insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression a mix of rage and fear.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his unruly nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool stood frozen, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not superior. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive Ghost Steps from the Dragon Taming Scripture—Dragon Chasing Lightning. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless and quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the Four Divine Halls’ younger generation was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash was over in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, then gradually shifted to a cyan-blue hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two ancient martial arts would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true martial power. If some of the ancient masters knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating martial power, they would be shocked to the core.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of a Transcendent Realm super expert. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path to becoming a peak powerhouse!
The combined威慑力 of the two seals far surpassed that of ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he did as he pleased—such was his任性. And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a ‘grand gift’ right off the bat.
Sure enough, under the massive palm seal, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection with the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke it unnecessarily. Yet, the enmity between them was destined to be formed.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan’s Annihilation Seal was secretly learned from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the bone.
If it came to a direct confrontation, Li Hun wasn’t afraid, but it would inevitably cost him. However, dodging would make him appear too timid. For a moment, he wasn’t sure how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the palm seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was terrifying indeed!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the intense threat. He wasn’t a fool and clearly understood the situation. He was surrounded by spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, whose strength even he feared.
If the fight continued, he would gain nothing. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little忍耐 was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have another chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was on par with Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden波动 within his body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The sudden attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if he hadn’t been severely injured, he had still suffered significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now!
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle things without a trace…
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you fancy?”
The group of spoiled brats behind Li Hun kept shouting, never taking Xiao Yufan seriously. Naturally, they were unaware of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master isn’t even qualified to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!”
The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had struck. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean any stray dog could insult her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen, but he dared not retaliate, deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying. His expression was a mix of anger and fear, utterly humiliated.
Li Hun, too, was fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool stood frozen, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The prodigies nurtured by the top three Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. His talent was no weaker than anyone’s, perhaps even surpassing them. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, employing the elusive Ghost Steps from the Dragon Taming Art. During the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, he had used this mysterious technique to thoroughly humiliate Guo Chen.
Facing Li Hun, he didn’t dare to be careless and quickly entered his combat state. The top talent of the younger generation from the Four Divine Halls was no ordinary opponent, and he surely had powerful trump cards up his sleeve.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye, with no probing or flashy moves. Yet, every strike was laced with lethal intent.
Xiao Yufan’s palms glowed white, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm took shape almost instantly, and the consumption of these two ancient martial arts had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within his body could no longer be described merely as vast. When he was at the Half-Step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true inner force. If the old masters of the martial world knew that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already experiencing the birth of inner force, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, inner force was the hallmark of super experts in the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak-level powerhouse!
The combined power of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything less?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t reveal their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could do as he pleased—such was his arrogance. And Li Hun certainly didn’t expect to be greeted with such a “grand gift” right from the start.
Indeed, under the immense pressure of the massive palm seal, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched. This guy didn’t play by the rules at all.
Li Hun had already recognized the origins of the Annihilation Seal and the Xumi Creation Palm. What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection to the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary conflicts. Yet, it seemed their feud was inevitable.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan had stolen the Annihilation Seal from Nuo Tian Gong, his expression would surely be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and the Nine Palaces Hall must already despise Xiao Yufan to the core.
Li Hun wasn’t afraid to take the hit head-on, but it would undoubtedly cost him. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to handle Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the palm seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the intense threat. He wasn’t a fool; he clearly understood the situation. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while behind Xiao Yufan stood Cheng Ying, a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would bring him no benefits. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was likely on par with the Dragon Chasing Lightning. Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be terrifying.
The surprise attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: the mysterious lands of the South Sea would be the perfect place to settle their score without anyone noticing…
Xiao Yufan had no idea what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t attack again. That last move had pushed Li Hun to his limit. His speed might rival the Ghost Steps and Dragon Shadows, and there was a hidden fluctuation of energy within his body—if unleashed, it would be terrifying.
Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun look clumsy and inflicted a serious wound, though not a fatal one. He truly wanted to kill him, but not necessarily right now.
“The Realm of Innate Power!”
Li Hun’s smile froze in place. He hadn’t expected this pretty boy to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a master of the Innate Realm. Why the hell had he been hiding behind a woman earlier?
But there was no time to dwell on that now. The overwhelming aura emanating from Xiao Yufan had already made Li Hun sense danger.
“Brother Li Hun, crush this guy! How can a pretty boy like him dare to covet the woman you fancy?” The spoiled brats behind Li Hun were shouting incessantly. They had never taken Xiao Yufan seriously and, naturally, had no idea of his true strength.
*Slap!*
Before the speaker could even close his mouth, a heavy slap sent him reeling, leaving him dazed and rooted to the spot.
“Your master doesn’t even have the right to speak of my man, let alone a pack of dogs!” The icy voice sent chills down everyone’s spine. It was Cheng Ying who had struck. She had refrained from attacking Li Hun out of respect for the Four Divine Halls, but that didn’t mean she would tolerate any lowlife insulting her man.
The slapped man’s face turned ashen. He wanted to lash out but was deeply intimidated by Cheng Ying, his expression twisted in humiliation.
Li Hun was also fuming. These idiots were more trouble than they were worth, causing chaos at the worst possible moment. Even with his arrogant nature, he wasn’t entirely confident he could gain any advantage over Xiao Yufan, who was also a master of the Innate Realm.
While this fool remained motionless, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate. He acknowledged that Li Hun was the strongest among the younger generation he had encountered, but so what? Having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had every reason to be proud.
The top prodigies nurtured by the Four Divine Halls had only just reached the Innate Realm. Xiao Yufan’s talent was no weaker than anyone’s, if not superior. How could he tolerate anyone flaunting their power in front of him, especially with Ying’er by his side?
In a flash, Xiao Yufan’s figure vanished, his movements ghostly and elusive. He was using the “Dragon Chasing Lightning” technique from the “Imperial Dragon True Art,” a mysterious skill he had employed to humiliate Guo Chen during the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament.
Facing Li Hun, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to be careless. He quickly got into the zone. The top talent of the Four Divine Halls’ younger generation was no ordinary opponent and surely had powerful trump cards.
Their clash happened in the blink of an eye. There was no probing, no flashy moves, but every strike was laced with lethal intent.
A white glow emanated from Xiao Yufan’s palm, gradually shifting to a cyan-blue hue. The “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm” took shape almost instantly. The consumption of these two ancient martial arts techniques had no significant impact on him.
In the Innate Realm, the internal energy within one’s body could no longer be described as merely vast. When he was at the half-step Innate Realm, using these two techniques would drain nearly a tenth of his internal energy. But now, the loss was negligible.
Moreover, Xiao Yufan could feel his internal energy slowly transforming into true martial power. If some ancient experts were to learn that Xiao Yufan, having just entered the Innate Realm, was already generating martial power, they would be utterly shocked.
After all, martial power was the hallmark of super experts at the Spiritual Realm. This meant that since Xiao Yufan had entered this new realm, he had paved another path toward becoming a peak expert!
The combined might of the two seals far surpassed ordinary ancient martial arts techniques. The Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall were among the most formidable guardian halls, so how could their ancient martial arts be anything but extraordinary?
If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have revealed their strength so quickly. But Xiao Yufan was different. With several powerful ancient martial arts at his disposal, he could act as he pleased. He was that任性 (reckless). And Li Hun certainly hadn’t expected such a “grand gift” right off the bat.
Indeed, under the massive hand seal, Li Hun’s expression changed drastically, and his lips twitched violently. This guy wasn’t playing by the rules at all.
Moreover, Li Hun had recognized the origins of the “Annihilation Seal” and the “Vast Creation Palm.” What he couldn’t understand was why Xiao Yufan possessed the ancient martial arts of both the Nine Palaces Hall and the Azure Spirit Hall. Could he have some connection with the Nine Palaces Hall?
If that were the case, Li Hun would indeed be somewhat wary. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he didn’t want to provoke unnecessary complications. Yet, the enmity between them was destined to be sealed.
If Li Hun knew that Xiao Yufan’s “Annihilation Seal” had been stolen from Nuo Tiangong, his expression would surely be priceless. Stealing ancient martial arts was a grave taboo, and it was likely that the Nine Palaces Hall already harbored deep resentment toward Xiao Yufan.
In a direct confrontation, Li Hun wasn’t afraid, but it would inevitably come at some cost. However, dodging would make him appear cowardly. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to deal with Xiao Yufan’s assault.
But thoughts aside, Li Hun’s actions betrayed his true feelings. As the hand seal came crashing down, he hastily retreated several steps, his heart racing as he watched the stone path beneath him crack under the force.
The Innate Realm was truly terrifying!
In less than ten exchanges, Li Hun had already felt the intense threat. He wasn’t a fool and clearly understood the situation. He was surrounded by a bunch of spoiled brats, while Xiao Yufan had Cheng Ying backing him—a woman whose strength even he feared.
Continuing the fight would bring him no advantage. Not only would he lose face, but he might also suffer a real disaster here!
A cold glint flashed in Li Hun’s eyes. He wanted to tear Xiao Yufan apart, but now wasn’t the time to reveal too much of his strength. He had come for the mysterious lands of the South Sea. If he exposed too much now, he would lose many of his trump cards.
Compared to the journey to the South Sea, a little patience was nothing. Besides, once they reached the mysterious lands, he would have his chance for revenge, and he wouldn’t be alone…
Xiao Yufan didn’t know what Li Hun was thinking, but he didn’t press the attack. The guy’s reaction had been at the limit, and his movement technique was on par with “Dragon Chasing Lightning.” Moreover, there was a hidden surge of energy within Li Hun’s body that, if unleashed, would be absolutely terrifying.
The surprise attack had already left Li Hun in a sorry state. Even if it hadn’t dealt a critical blow, it had inflicted significant damage. Xiao Yufan wanted to kill him, but that didn’t mean he had to act now.
Both men shared the same thought: when they reached the mysterious lands of the South Sea, perhaps then they could settle things without anyone noticing…
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