Possessing the strength to challenge the king, Lei Miao, who can be considered one of the top existences among the super-tier powerhouses, if truly determined to kill someone, that person is as good as dead. What will Zhang Wen do?
At this moment, not only are Luo Fulei and Marian outside the battlefield, along with Ge Luo who is rubbing his head, all wide-eyed, watching the decisive battle of the three super-tier powerhouses with the intention of picking up benefits, but even Yinier and Jialite, who have just arrived, are covering their mouths, their hearts in their throats.
Jialite immediately rushes to Bateng Ping’s side, shaking his arm and pleading, “Mr. Bateng Ping, Teacher Zhang Wen is in danger, please help him!”
Bateng Ping’s baby face shows a bitter smile. If it were an opponent that could be easily dealt with, helping Zhang Wen and making him owe a favor would be great. But the problem is, the opponent is Lei Miao! Others may not know the terror of Lei Miao, but Bateng Ping knows it all too well—that guy is practically a monster!
Back in the day, Bateng Ping had personally witnessed two super-tier powerhouses, no weaker than himself, fall at the hands of Lei Miao. That guy is a complete lunatic, only seeking the thrill of battling strong opponents, even disregarding his own life and death.
Perhaps only someone like that could reach a height close to that of a king! If it weren’t for the empire offering him the condition of unrestricted freedom to challenge strong opponents, such a person probably wouldn’t serve the empire.
Seeing Bateng Ping’s expression, Jialite’s heart sinks to the bottom. Yinier’s heart also sinks. As a wise member of the Kentaki tribe, she can’t think of an effective way to save Zhang Wen. After all, absolute strength is here; if strategy alone could overcome power, the Kentaki tribe would have already restored their nation.
Even within the battlefield, the Thunder God Omega and the Flame Demon Agart look at Zhang Wen as if he’s a madman.
The Lei Miao before them is unfathomable, truly living up to the title of “Empire’s Venomous Fang.” Even with the combined power and aura of the Thunder God and the Flame Demon, they are still at a disadvantage. Yet, Zhang Wen dares to step forward—is he out of his mind?
Watching Zhang Wen grit his teeth and endure the pressure from Lei Miao, step by step entering the core of the entangled force fields, Agart can’t help but shout at him, “You idiot! Why are you getting involved? Get out of here! If you die here, Xiaoxi will come after me!”
“You’re the idiot!” Zhang Wen leisurely responds with a gesture. Of course, Agart doesn’t understand the meaning behind the raised middle finger.
Then, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, Zhang Wen shrugs at Lei Miao, who has a sinister, smiling tiger-like expression, and says, “One of them is my partner, and the other is my friend. If you want to fight, count me in.”
“Just you?” Lei Miao’s face shows an extremely vivid expression, one that wants to mock but holds back. Although he already holds Zhang Wen in high regard, his swordsmanship and combat skills are indeed different from most of the empire’s powerhouses, possessing unique aspects. But if he thinks that alone qualifies him to be his opponent… he’s a hundred years too early!
“Come on, Lei Miao, if you want to play, let’s make it big.” Zhang Wen takes a deep breath in the face of Lei Miao’s laughter. The next moment, under the disbelieving eyes of everyone, the combat energy that had already been pushed to its limit on Zhang Wen’s body suddenly experiences a second explosion!
A violent explosion!
It’s as if a star has exploded, with dazzling silver nebula light rapidly expanding outward from Zhang Wen’s body. Chaotic silver combat energy circles sweep out, forcibly carving out his own space within the three opposing super-tier auras.
This is… super-tier!
Combat energy of the same super-tier level! Like a swirling nebula, the combat energy drives the aura continuously upward!
Everyone who sees this nearly pops their eyes out! This is absolutely impossible. If Zhang Wen had super-tier strength, he wouldn’t have struggled so much earlier in the battlefield, and the strongest power felt from him was only saint-tier. But what is this before their eyes?
Super-tier combat energy undulates like an unfathomable ocean!
Three super-tier powerhouses! The Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agart, and—Zhang Wen!
The combined combat energy and aura of the three finally surpass the Empire’s Venomous Fang for the first time, pressing down Lei Miao’s aura.
No one knows how Zhang Wen achieved this, how he instantly ascended from saint-tier to super-tier. All the secrets lie in the Spring Water Technique, in the characteristics of Zhang Wen’s cultivation method.
With the help of the powerful psychic energy contained in the primordial stone, Zhang Wen can temporarily maintain a super-tier state. The prerequisite is having a primordial stone with sufficient energy.
Is there a primordial stone on this small island?
The answer is yes!
Not only is there one, but it’s also right beneath the battlefield where Zhang Wen and the others are currently standing, a hundred meters deep. This is also why Zhang Wen felt an invisible gravitational field binding him after entering the forest. The designer of the island used the natural primordial stone veins to set up a psychic field, suppressing and weakening the power of any outsiders entering the island.
Zhang Wen hadn’t thought of this initially, but when he saw the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agart, and the Empire’s Venomous Fang Lei Miao in a standoff, he unexpectedly noticed that the power they were unleashing wasn’t at its peak.
Perhaps it’s the clarity of an outsider that made Zhang Wen think of something. He tried to extend his psychic energy to the maximum and indeed detected the reaction of a primordial stone beneath his feet—a vein with an enormous reserve of primordial stone.
That’s why he has the capital, the confidence to step into the core of the three super-tier powerhouses’ battle.
Because at this moment, he is also super-tier!
The Thunder God Omega looks at Zhang Wen with some surprise. This guy has really given him too many surprises. He actually has super-tier strength; collaborating with him would exceed his expectations. In an instant, Omega makes a decision.
Outside the battlefield, Luo Fulei is also shocked. Although she knew Zhang Wen was strong, she never expected him to have super-tier strength. She can’t figure out how he did it.
Marian is equally puzzled, but she quickly thinks of her “collaboration” with Zhang Wen, secretly resolving to secure this “potential stock.” With super-tier strength, he can rally the remaining forces and connections of Silver Fox Andre, greatly aiding her plans.
“Thank heavens.” Yinier and Jialite each breathe a sigh of relief. Kai and Si are dumbfounded, unable to speak.
Bateng Ping gazes at Zhang Wen, his eyes flickering with deep thought.
Other contestants hidden in the shadows are reassessing Zhang Wen’s strength in their hearts. This guy is definitely a threat. Previously, they thought he was only tenth-tier—he was playing the pig to eat the tiger!
A dangerous guy!
This is the evaluation most give to Zhang Wen after he reveals his super-tier strength.
“You really are something!” The Flame Demon Agart opens his mouth wide, looking at Zhang Wen. When he first met him, his strength was only around eighth-tier. How could he reach super-tier in such a short time? It took him decades of talent and relentless training to reach this level, and even then, he’s mocked as the weakest super-tier due to his lack of control over his power.
Seeing Zhang Wen almost instantly reach the level he achieved after twenty years of struggle, Agart feels an indescribable frustration. But he’s thick-skinned and quickly brushes it off.
He shouts at Zhang Wen, “You! Why didn’t you show this strength earlier? Making Xiaoxi and me worry for you.”
Hey, Xiaoxi is still at the academy, what does she have to do with this?
Zhang Wen directly ignores this sister-con. His eyes meet the Thunder God Omega’s, then shift to Lei Miao.
“It’s three against one now. If you want to fight, let’s begin.”
Amid Agart’s loud laughter, the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agart, and Zhang Wen subtly form a line. Their super-tier combat energy converges into a grand stream of light, rolling towards Lei Miao’s combat energy star.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
The situation is almost a repeat of before, but this time it’s reversed. Under the combined power of the three super-tier powerhouses, Lei Miao’s strength is completely suppressed, his body uncontrollably sinking, as if an invisible mountain is crashing down on his head.
With Lei Miao’s feet at the center, the crust within a ten-meter radius slowly sinks and collapses.
Lei Miao’s expression slightly changes, a flash of madness in his eyes, “Haha, interesting! I never expected… Zhang Wen, you also have super-tier strength!” His body surges with even more intense combat energy, countless electric sparks and blue light arcs violently erupting from him.
A surge of murderous intent.
Like the aurora bursting forth in the night!
Dazzling and brilliant!
Zhang Wen and Agart sense the other’s surging power, inevitably triggering a massive eruption of energy due to their psychic lock.
“Boom, boom, boom!!!” Crimson combat energy pillars and Zhang Wen’s dazzling silver-white light pillars erupt into the sky, both simultaneously attacking Lei Miao.
Agart swings his giant sword, a vortex of combat energy-formed crimson flames sweeping towards Lei Miao.
“Flame Demon Prison Slash!”
With Agart’s roar, the crimson combat energy surges, the flame vortex sweeping a thirty-meter radius, almost forming an indiscriminate attack. Even Omega and Zhang Wen beside him are startled—this guy really has issues with precise control of his power.
Zhang Wen carefully avoids Agart’s flames, while his right hand wields a classical Chinese longsword, crisscrossing countless light arcs, weaving a silver net to seal Lei Miao.
The sword technique of the Spring Water Technique! Each light arc contains super-tier combat energy, making it difficult even for Lei Miao to dodge.
Zhang Wen’s sword strike is meant to cover Agart’s gaps, not necessarily to harm Lei Miao but to block his movement space, creating an opportunity for Agart’s Flame Demon Prison Slash.
Although Agart lacks precise control, in terms of pure combat energy power, he’s not inferior to peak super-tier powerhouses. Lei Miao wouldn’t fare well if he took a direct hit.
Just as the attacks of the two super-tier powerhouses are about to hit Lei Miao, he opens his left hand, an invisible force field forming a blue electric barrier.
“Boom!” Billions of high-voltage blue snake-like lights sweep in all directions, the shockwave and erupting combat energy tide shaving off a layer of vegetation within hundreds of meters. Most people hidden in the bushes didn’t expect this, being struck by the shockwave and the heat of the combat energy, suffering significant injuries.
In the violent explosion, Lei Miao’s figure vanishes like a ghost.
His sinister laughter echoes in the air, “It seems today isn’t a good day for a duel. Zhang Wen, Omega, I’ll challenge you again next time.”
Lei Miao isn’t stupid. If it’s a one-on-one battle with a powerhouse, he’s all for it. But one against three, and at a disadvantage, there’s no need to stubbornly hold on. Battles are for pursuing ultimate strength, not for seeking torment.
From the air, the corner of the primal forest where the three super-tier powerhouses’ combat energy erupted rises with a large cloud of smoke. After the explosion, a bald patch appears in the primal forest, where no plants can grow anymore.
“That guy actually ran away, what a coward!” Agart shoulders his giant sword, cursing under his breath.
Zhang Wen exhales deeply, relieved to have scared off Lei Miao. That guy dares to challenge the king; if he went crazy, it would be hard to handle, especially since his strength is borrowed and can’t last long in battle.
Thinking this, he curiously glances at the Thunder God Omega. Such a good opportunity earlier, if Omega had joined in, there was a high chance of keeping Lei Miao, or at least injuring him. But from start to finish, Omega showed no intention of acting, even when his three disciples were injured, which is quite out of character for him.
After some thought, Zhang Wen pats Agart’s shoulder, “Tell me later how you ended up here.”
Without waiting for Agart’s glare, he goes off to find Luo Fulei and the Yinier and Jialite he saw earlier. The combat energy eruption was too intense; he hopes they weren’t injured.
After some chaos, everyone finally regroups. Jialite and Yinier, protected by the super-tier Bateng Ping, are completely unharmed. Kai and Si look a bit more disheveled, with their clothes torn in several places. But Zhang Wen isn’t much better off; his clothes were previously torn by Red Scorpion Hiliana’s sharp nails, leaving bloody marks that make him look even worse.
Seeing his injuries, Jialite and Yinier can’t stay mad at him. They pull him to sit by the newly lit fire, one carefully cleaning his wounds, the other fetching bandages and medicine, bustling around.
As for Luo Fulei and the others, although they have some injuries, fortunately, they’re not too severe. After all, they’re saint-tier powerhouses; the residual waves of the combat energy explosion aren’t much of a threat to them.
At this moment, the Flame Demon Agart, Zhang Wen, Yinier, Jialite, and Bateng Ping sit around one fire. Agart roasts a leg of meat torn from a beast, recounting his experiences.
Luo Fulei, Ge Luo, Marian, and the Thunder God Omega sit around another fire. Both fires are lit on the blank space cleared by the previous battle. This place has become their sanctuary; no one dares to disturb them.
Are you kidding? With three super-tier powerhouses here, who would dare to appear under their noses?
If they upset the three powerhouses, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Thus, the entire clearing is eerily quiet, with only the Flame Demon Agart’s voice echoing.
What would Zhang Wen do?
At this very moment, not only were Lofley, Mariann, and Gro who was rubbing his head watching with wide eyes from outside the battlefield, but also numerous powerhouses who had been hoping to gain some advantage by watching the transcendents fight, were all staring in shock. Even Iniel and Carly who had just arrived covered their mouths, their hearts rising to their throats.
Carly rushed to Batengping’s side the moment she arrived, shaking his arm desperately and pleading, “Mr. Batengping, Teacher Zhang Wen is in danger! Please help him!”
A bitter smile appeared on Batengping’s childlike face. If this were an opponent he could easily deal with, helping Zhang Wen would be a great opportunity to earn a favor. But the problem was, the opponent was Remi! Others might not know the terror of Remi, but Batengping knew all too well—Remi was practically a monster!
In the past, Batengping had personally witnessed two transcendents, both as strong as himself, fall at Remi’s hands. That guy was simply a madman, obsessed only with the thrill of fighting the strongest, even disregarding his own life and death.
Possessing the strength to challenge the king, Lei Miao, one of the top-tier powerhouses, could be considered one of the best among the super-tier experts. If Lei Miao truly decided to kill someone, that person would undoubtedly be doomed. What would Zhang Wen do?
At this moment, not only were Luo Fulei, Marianne, and Ge Luo, who was rubbing his head, outside the battlefield, wide-eyed, but also the many powerhouses who were watching the battle between the three super-tier experts with the intention of reaping benefits. Even Yinier and Jalit, who had just arrived, covered their mouths, their hearts in their throats.
Jalit rushed to Bateng Ping’s side, shaking his arm and pleading, “Mr. Bateng Ping, Teacher Zhang Wen is in danger. Please help him!”
Bateng Ping’s baby face showed a bitter smile. If it were an opponent that could be easily dealt with, helping Zhang Wen and making him owe a favor would be great. But the problem was that the opponent was Lei Miao! Others might not know Lei Miao’s terror, but Bateng Ping knew it all too well—that guy was a monster!
Years ago, Bateng Ping had personally witnessed two super-tier experts, no weaker than himself, fall at Lei Miao’s hands. That guy was a complete lunatic, only seeking the thrill of battling strong opponents, even disregarding his own life and death.
Perhaps only someone like that could reach a height close to that of a king! If it weren’t for the empire offering him the freedom to challenge strong opponents without restrictions, such a person would never serve the empire.
Seeing Bateng Ping’s expression, Jalit’s heart sank to the bottom. Yinier’s heart also sank. As a wise woman of the Kentaki tribe, she couldn’t think of an effective way to save Zhang Wen. After all, absolute strength was at play here. If strategy alone could overcome power, the Kentaki tribe would have already restored their nation.
Even the Thunder God Omega and the Flame Demon Agat, who were on the battlefield, looked at Zhang Wen as if he were a madman.
The Lei Miao before them was unfathomable, truly deserving of the title “Empire’s Venomous Fang.” Even with the combined power and aura of the Thunder God and the Flame Demon, they were still at a disadvantage. Yet, Zhang Wen dared to step forward. Was he out of his mind?
Watching Zhang Wen grit his teeth and endure the pressure from Lei Miao, step by step moving into the core of the entangled force fields, Agat couldn’t help but shout at him, “You idiot! Why are you getting involved? Get out of here! If you die here, Xiao Xi will come after me!”
“You’re the idiot!” Zhang Wen calmly responded with a gesture. Of course, Agat didn’t understand the meaning behind the raised middle finger.
Then, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, Zhang Wen shrugged at Lei Miao, who had a sinister, smiling tiger-like expression, and said, “One of them is my partner, and the other is my friend. If you want to fight, count me in.”
“With you?” Lei Miao’s face showed an extremely vivid expression, one that seemed to want to mock but held back. Although he already held Zhang Wen in high regard—his swordsmanship and combat skills were indeed different from most of the empire’s powerhouses, possessing unique qualities—if he thought that was enough to qualify as his opponent… he was a hundred years too early!
“Come on, Lei Miao, if you want to play, let’s make it big.” Zhang Wen took a deep breath, facing the amused Lei Miao. In the next moment, under the disbelieving eyes of everyone, the combat energy that had already been pushed to its limit on Zhang Wen’s body suddenly experienced a second explosion!
A violent explosion!
It was as if a star had exploded. A dazzling silver nebula light rapidly expanded outward from Zhang Wen’s body, chaotic silver combat energy sweeping out in circles, forcibly carving out his own space within the three opposing super-tier auras.
This was… super-tier!
Combat energy of the same super-tier level! Like a swirling nebula, the combat energy drove the aura continuously upward!
Everyone who saw this almost popped their eyes out! This was absolutely impossible. If Zhang Wen had super-tier strength, he wouldn’t have struggled so much earlier in the battlefield. Moreover, the strongest power they had sensed from him was only saint-tier. But what was this before their eyes?
Super-tier combat energy rippled like an unfathomable ocean!
Three super-tier experts! The Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agat, and—Zhang Wen!
The combined combat energy and aura of the three finally surpassed the Empire’s Venomous Fang for the first time, suppressing Lei Miao’s aura.
No one knew how Zhang Wen had achieved this, how he had instantly ascended from saint-tier to super-tier. All the secrets lay in the Spring Water Technique, in the unique characteristics of Zhang Wen’s cultivation method.
With the help of the powerful psychic energy contained in the primordial stone, Zhang Wen could temporarily maintain the super-tier realm. The prerequisite was having a primordial stone with sufficient energy.
Was there a primordial stone on this small island?
The answer was yes!
Not only was there one, but it was also located a hundred meters underground, right beneath their current battlefield. This was why Zhang Wen felt an invisible gravitational field binding him after entering the forest. The designer of this island had used the island’s natural primordial stone vein to set up a psychic field, suppressing any outsiders who entered the island, weakening their strength.
Zhang Wen hadn’t thought of this initially, but when he saw the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agat, and the Empire’s Venomous Fang Lei Miao in a standoff, he unexpectedly realized that the power they were unleashing wasn’t at its peak.
Perhaps it was the clarity of an outsider that made Zhang Wen think of something. He tried to extend his psychic energy to its limit and indeed detected the presence of a primordial stone beneath his feet—a vein with an enormous reserve of primordial stone.
That was why he had the capital, the confidence to step into the core of the battle between the three super-tier experts.
Because at this moment, he was also a super-tier expert!
The Thunder God Omega looked at Zhang Wen with surprise. This guy had given him too many surprises. He actually had super-tier strength, which meant that cooperating with him would exceed his expectations. In an instant, Omega made a decision.
Outside the battlefield, Luo Fulei was also shocked. Although she knew Zhang Wen was strong, she hadn’t expected him to possess super-tier strength. She couldn’t figure out how he had achieved it.
Marianne was equally puzzled, but she quickly thought of her “cooperation” with Zhang Wen and secretly resolved to secure this “potential stock.” With super-tier strength, he could rally the remaining forces and connections of Silver Fox Andre, greatly aiding her plans.
“Thank heavens,” Yinier and Jalit each breathed a sigh of relief. Kai and Si were dumbfounded, unable to speak.
Bateng Ping gazed at Zhang Wen, his eyes filled with deep thought.
The other contestants hidden in the shadows each reevaluated Zhang Wen’s strength in their hearts. This guy was definitely a threat. They had previously thought he was only at the tenth tier—he had been playing the fool!
A dangerous guy!
That was the assessment most people made of Zhang Wen after he revealed his super-tier strength.
“You really are something!” The Flame Demon Agat opened his mouth wide, looking at Zhang Wen. When he had first met him, Zhang Wen’s strength was only around the eighth tier. How could he have reached super-tier in such a short time? Agat himself had spent decades of relentless cultivation and natural talent to reach this level, and even then, he was mocked as the weakest super-tier due to his lack of control over his power.
Seeing Zhang Wen almost instantly reach the level he had struggled for over twenty years to achieve, Agat felt an indescribable sense of frustration. But his nerves were thick, and he quickly brushed it aside.
He shouted at Zhang Wen, “You! Why didn’t you show this strength earlier? You had Xiao Xi and me worried for you.”
Hey, Xiao Xi is still at the academy. What does she have to do with this?
Zhang Wen directly ignored this sister-complex guy. His gaze met the Thunder God Omega’s, then turned to Lei Miao.
“Now it’s three against one. If you want to fight, let’s begin.”
Amid Agat’s loud laughter, the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agat, and Zhang Wen subtly formed a line. The super-tier combat energy of the three converged into a massive stream of light, rolling toward Lei Miao’s combat energy star.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
The situation was almost a repeat of before, but this time it was reversed. Under the combined power of the three super-tier experts, Lei Miao’s strength was completely suppressed, his body uncontrollably sinking as if an invisible mountain had fallen on his head.
With Lei Miao’s feet as the center, the ground within a ten-meter radius slowly sank and collapsed.
Lei Miao’s expression slightly changed, a flash of madness in his eyes. “Haha, interesting! I didn’t expect… Zhang Wen, you actually have super-tier strength!” His body erupted with even more intense combat energy, countless electric sparks and blue arcs of light violently bursting from him.
A surge of murderous intent.
Like the aurora bursting forth in the night!
Dazzling and stunning!
Zhang Wen and Agat sensed the other’s surging power. Due to their mental lock and pull, they inevitably experienced a massive eruption of energy.
“Boom, boom, boom!!!” Crimson combat energy pillars and the dazzling silver-white light from Zhang Wen’s body shot into the sky. Both of them simultaneously attacked Lei Miao.
Agat swung his giant sword, a vortex of combat energy-formed crimson flames sweeping toward Lei Miao.
“Infernal Demon Prison Slash!”
With Agat’s roar, the crimson combat energy surged, the flame vortex sweeping across a thirty-meter radius, almost creating an indiscriminate attack. It startled Omega and Zhang Wen beside him. This guy really had issues with precise control of his power.
Zhang Wen carefully avoided Agat’s flames while his right hand, holding a classical Chinese longsword, slashed out countless light arcs, weaving a silver net to seal Lei Miao.
The swordsmanship of the Spring Water Technique! Each light arc contained super-tier combat energy, making it difficult even for Lei Miao to dodge.
Zhang Wen’s sword strike was meant to cover Agat’s blind spots, not necessarily to harm Lei Miao but to restrict his movement and create an opportunity for Agat’s Infernal Demon Prison Slash.
Although Agat lacked precision in control, in terms of pure combat energy power, he was not inferior to peak super-tier experts. If Lei Miao took a direct hit, he wouldn’t fare well.
Just as the attacks of the two super-tier experts were about to hit Lei Miao, he opened his left hand, an invisible force field forming a blue electric barrier.
“Boom!” Billions of high-voltage blue serpentine lights swept in all directions. The shockwave and erupted combat energy tide violently stripped away a layer of vegetation within hundreds of meters. Most of the people hidden in the bushes hadn’t expected this and were struck by the shockwave and the heat of the combat energy, suffering significant injuries.
In the midst of the violent explosion, Lei Miao’s figure vanished like a ghost.
His eerie laughter echoed in the air, “It seems today isn’t a good day for a duel. Zhang Wen, Omega, I’ll challenge you again next time.”
Lei Miao wasn’t foolish. If it were a one-on-one battle with a strong opponent, he would be happy to engage. But in a one-against-three situation where he was at a disadvantage, there was no need to stubbornly persist. The fight was to pursue the ultimate strength, not to seek suffering.
From the air, one could see a large cloud of smoke rising from the corner of the primal forest where the three super-tier experts had unleashed their combat energy. After the explosion, a patch of the primal forest was left bare, with all the plants unable to grow.
“That guy actually ran away. What a coward!” Agat carried his giant sword, cursing under his breath.
Zhang Wen let out a long breath, relieved that they had scared Lei Miao off. That guy dared to challenge the king. If he had gone mad, it would have been troublesome, especially since Zhang Wen’s strength was borrowed and couldn’t last long in battle.
Thinking of this, he gave the Thunder God Omega a strange look. Such a good opportunity earlier—if Omega had joined in, they might have been able to keep Lei Miao, or at least injure him. But from start to finish, Omega showed no intention of attacking, even when his three disciples were injured. This was completely out of character for him.
After some thought, Zhang Wen patted Agat’s shoulder, “Tell me later how you ended up here.”
Without waiting for Agat’s glare, he went off to find Luo Fulei and the Yinier and Jalit he had seen earlier. The earlier combat energy explosion had been too intense. He didn’t know if they were injured.
After some chaos, everyone finally regrouped. Jalit and Yinier, protected by the super-tier Bateng Ping, were completely unharmed. Kai and Si looked a bit worse for wear, their clothes torn in many places. But Zhang Wen himself wasn’t much better. His clothes had been torn in multiple places by Red Scorpion Hiliana’s sharp nails earlier, revealing streaks of blood, making him look even more pitiful.
Seeing him injured, Jalit and Yinier couldn’t stay angry at him. They pulled him to sit by the newly lit fire, one carefully cleaning his wounds, the other fetching bandages and medicine, bustling about.
As for Luo Fulei and the others, although they were slightly injured, it wasn’t too serious. After all, they were saint-tier experts, and the residual waves of the combat energy explosion didn’t pose much of a threat to them.
At this moment, the Flame Demon Agat, Zhang Wen, Yinier, Jalit, and Bateng Ping sat around one fire. Agat roasted a leg of meat he had torn from a beast, recounting his experiences.
Luo Fulei, Ge Luo, Marianne, and the Thunder God Omega sat around another fire. Both fires were lit on the blank ground swept clean by the earlier battle. This place had become their sanctuary, with no one daring to disturb them.
Joking aside, with three super-tier experts here, who would dare to appear under their noses?
If they upset the three experts, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Thus, the entire clearing was eerily quiet, with only the Flame Demon Agat’s voice echoing.
Seeing Batengping’s expression, Carly’s heart sank to the bottom of her stomach. Iniel’s heart also dropped. As a wise figure of the Kentucky clan, she couldn’t even think of an effective way to save Zhang Wen. After all, absolute strength was at play here—if intelligence alone could defeat power, the Kentucky clan would have already reclaimed their homeland.
Even in the battlefield, the Thunder God Omega and the Flame Demon Agate looked at Zhang Wen as if he were mad.
The Remi before them was unfathomable, truly worthy of the title “Imperial Fang.” Even with the combined might of Omega and Agate, they were still outmatched. And yet Zhang Wen dared to step forward? Was there something wrong with his brain?
As Zhang Wen gritted his teeth, enduring the immense pressure from Remi and stepping steadily into the center of the three clashing forces, Agate couldn’t help but shout at him, “You idiot! What are you doing getting involved? Get out of here now! If you die here, Xiaoxi will kill me!”
“You’re the idiot!” Zhang Wen casually replied with a hand gesture. Of course, Agate didn’t understand the meaning behind that raised middle finger.
Then, in front of everyone’s astonished gazes, Zhang Wen shrugged at Remi, who wore a sinister smile like a smiling tiger, and said, “One of them is my partner, the other my friend. If you want to fight, count me in.”
“Just you?” A look of exquisite amusement crossed Remi’s face, a mix of mockery barely restrained. Although he had already placed great value on Zhang Wen—his swordsmanship and combat techniques were indeed unique compared to most imperial elites—thinking that such skill alone made him worthy of being Remi’s opponent… he still had a hundred years to go!
“Alright, Remi. If you want to play, let’s play big,” Zhang Wen said, taking a deep breath as Remi chuckled. Then, in the eyes of everyone present, the battle energy that had already reached its peak around Zhang Wen suddenly erupted a second time!
Explosion!
It was as if stars had exploded, radiant silver starlight bursting from Zhang Wen’s body, expanding outward in wild silver waves of battle energy, carving out his own space within the three opposing transcendental auras.
This… was transcendental!
The same transcendental battle energy! Like a swirling nebula, it surged with rising momentum!
Everyone who saw this moment nearly popped their eyes out! This was absolutely impossible—if Zhang Wen had transcendental power, he wouldn’t have struggled so much earlier in the fight. Moreover, the strongest energy sensed from him before was only at the Saint level. So what was this?
The transcendental battle energy rippled like an unfathomable ocean!
Three transcendents! The Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agate… and Zhang Wen!
Combined, the battle energy and pressure of the three finally surpassed the “Imperial Fang,” suppressing Remi’s aura.
No one knew how Zhang Wen had done it—how he had instantly risen from the Saint level to transcendental. The secret lay entirely in the Spring Water Technique, in the unique characteristics of his cultivation method.
By drawing on the immense mental energy stored in the native stones, Zhang Wen could temporarily maintain transcendental power. The prerequisite was having enough energy-rich native stones.
Was there native stone on this island?
The answer was yes!
Not only that, but deep beneath the battlefield, a hundred meters underground. That was also why Zhang Wen had felt the invisible gravitational field binding him after entering the forest. The island’s designer had used the natural veins of native stone to create a mental force field, suppressing and weakening the power of any outsiders who entered.
Zhang Wen hadn’t planned for this at first, but when he saw the Thunder God Omega, Flame Demon Agate, and the Imperial Fang Remi locked in battle, he unexpectedly noticed that the power they unleashed wasn’t at their maximum.
Perhaps being an outsider gave him clarity, and Zhang Wen suddenly had an idea. He extended his spiritual perception as far as possible and indeed detected a reaction from native stones beneath his feet—massive veins of native stone.
That was why he dared to step into the center of the three transcendents’ battle.
Because at this moment, he too was transcendental!
Omega looked at Zhang Wen with surprise. This guy had given him too many surprises. If he truly had transcendental strength, their cooperation would be far more beneficial than he had imagined. Omega made his decision in an instant.
Outside the battlefield, Lofley was also shocked. Although she knew Zhang Wen was strong, she hadn’t expected him to possess transcendental power. She couldn’t figure out how he had done it.
Mariann was also puzzled, but she quickly thought again about her “cooperation” with Zhang Wen, secretly determined to lock in this “high-potential stock.” With transcendental strength, he could rally the remaining forces and connections of Silver Fox Andre, greatly aiding her plans.
“Thank goodness,” Iniel and Carly each exhaled in relief. Kai and Si stared in stunned silence.
Batengping gazed at Zhang Wen, his eyes flashing with deep thought.
Other hidden competitors reassessed Zhang Wen’s strength in their minds. This guy was definitely a threat. They had thought he was only at the Tenth Rank—what a classic case of playing weak to catch the strong!
A dangerous guy!
That was the general assessment of Zhang Wen’s sudden transcendental display.
“You really pulled through!” Agate opened his mouth wide, staring at Zhang Wen. When he first met him, the guy was only around the Eighth Rank. How could he have reached transcendental in such a short time? Agate himself had trained hard for decades with his natural talent to reach his current level, and even then, his lack of control over his power had made him the laughingstock among transcendents as the weakest.
Seeing Zhang Wen reach in an instant the level he had struggled for over twenty years made Agate feel a strange sense of frustration. But his nerves were thick—he quickly pushed those feelings aside.
He roared at Zhang Wen, “You kept this strength hidden all this time! Me and Xiaoxi were worried about you for nothing!”
Hey, Xiaoxi was still at the academy. What did she have to do with this?
Zhang Wen simply ignored the sister-obsessed Agate. His gaze met Omega’s, then shifted to Remi.
“Now it’s three against one. If you want to fight, let’s begin.”
Amid Agate’s booming laughter, the Thunder God Omega, Flame Demon Agate, and Zhang Wen aligned themselves, their transcendental battle energies merging into a mighty stream of light, crushing down on Remi’s star-like aura.
“Rumble… rumble…”
The situation was a complete reversal of before. Under the combined might of the three transcendents, Remi’s power was completely suppressed. His body involuntarily sank, as if struck by an invisible mountain.
From the point where Remi’s feet stood, the ground within a ten-meter radius slowly caved in and collapsed.
Remi’s expression slightly changed, his eyes flashing with a mad flame. “Haha, interesting! I didn’t expect… Zhang Wen, you actually have transcendental strength too!” A stronger surge of battle energy erupted from his body, countless electric sparks and blue arcs violently bursting from him.
Mad killing intent surged.
Like auroras bursting through the night!
Dazzling and magnificent!
Zhang Wen and Agate sensed the sudden surge in his power. Due to their spiritual locks on each other, they inevitably experienced a massive energy eruption as well.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!!” Crimson battle energy pillars and the dazzling silver-white energy from Zhang Wen shot into the sky as the two simultaneously attacked Remi.
Agate swung his greatsword, sending a vortex of crimson flame energy sweeping toward Remi.
“Flame Inferno Slash!”
With Agate’s roar, the crimson energy surged, and the flame vortex swept across a thirty-meter radius, nearly becoming an indiscriminate attack. Even Omega and Zhang Wen nearby were startled—this guy really had issues with precise control.
Zhang Wen carefully dodged Agate’s flames while his right hand, wielding an ancient Chinese sword, slashed countless arcs in the air, weaving a silver net of light toward Remi.
This was the sword technique of the Spring Water Technique! Each arc carried transcendental battle energy, something even Remi would find hard to evade.
Zhang Wen’s move was meant to cover Agate’s shortcomings—not aiming to kill Remi, but to seal his movement and create an opportunity for Agate’s Flame Inferno Slash.
Although Agate lacked precision, his raw battle energy was no less than that of a peak transcendental. If Remi took the hit head-on, he wouldn’t come out unscathed.
As the two transcendental attacks were about to strike Remi, he suddenly raised his left hand, unleashing an invisible force field that formed a blue electric barrier.
“Boom!” Countless high-voltage electric snakes shot outward, and the shockwaves and surging battle energy shaved off layers of vegetation within hundreds of meters. Most of those hiding in the bushes were caught off guard, hit by the shockwaves and radiant energy, suffering serious injuries.
Amid the violent explosions, Remi’s figure vanished like a ghost.
His eerie laughter echoed from the sky, “Looks like today isn’t a good day for a duel, Zhang Wen, Omega. I’ll come find you both for a rematch next time.”
Remi wasn’t stupid. He welcomed one-on-one duels, but fighting three at once while at a disadvantage was pointless. Fighting was about pursuing ultimate power, not about seeking punishment.
From above, the battlefield at the edge of the jungle, where three transcendental warriors had clashed, was now covered in smoke and clouds. After the explosion, a patch of the jungle was completely destroyed, and no plant could ever grow there again.
“That guy actually ran away. What a coward!” Agate muttered, shouldering his greatsword.
Possessing the strength to challenge the king, Lei Miao, who can be considered one of the top among the super-tier powerhouses, would undoubtedly ensure the death of anyone he truly intended to kill. What would Zhang Wen do?
At this moment, not only were Luo Fulei and Marianne outside the battlefield, along with Ge Luo, who was rubbing his head, all wide-eyed, but also the many powerhouses who were watching the battle between the three super-tier powerhouses with the intention of picking up benefits. Even Yinier and Jialite, who had just arrived, covered their mouths, their hearts in their throats.
Jialite immediately rushed to Bateng Ping’s side, shaking his arm and pleading, “Mr. Bateng Ping, Teacher Zhang Wen is in danger, please help him!”
Bateng Ping’s baby face showed a bitter smile. If it were an opponent that could be easily dealt with, helping Zhang Wen and making him owe a favor would be great. But the problem was, the opponent was Lei Miao! Others might not know Lei Miao’s terror, but Bateng Ping knew it all too well—that guy was a monster!
Years ago, Bateng Ping had personally witnessed two super-tier powerhouses, no weaker than himself, fall at Lei Miao’s hands. That guy was a complete lunatic, only seeking the thrill of battling strong opponents, even disregarding his own life and death.
Perhaps only someone like that could reach a level close to the king. If it weren’t for the empire offering him the freedom to challenge strong opponents without restriction, such a person probably wouldn’t serve the empire.
Seeing Bateng Ping’s expression, Jialite’s heart sank to the bottom. Yinier’s heart also sank. As a wise member of the Kentucky tribe, she couldn’t think of an effective way to save Zhang Wen. After all, absolute strength was at play here. If strategy alone could overcome power, the Kentucky tribe would have already reclaimed their nation.
Even the Thunder God Omega and the Flame Demon Agate, who were on the battlefield, looked at Zhang Wen as if he were a madman.
The Lei Miao before them was unfathomable, truly deserving of the title “Empire’s Venomous Fang.” Even with the combined might of the Thunder God and the Flame Demon, they were still at a disadvantage. Yet Zhang Wen dared to step forward—was he out of his mind?
Watching Zhang Wen grit his teeth and endure the pressure from Lei Miao, step by step moving into the core of the entangled force fields, Agate couldn’t help but shout at him, “You idiot! Why are you getting involved? Get out of here! If you die here, Xiao Xi will come after me!”
“You’re the idiot!” Zhang Wen calmly responded with a gesture. Of course, Agate didn’t understand the meaning behind the raised middle finger.
Then, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, Zhang Wen shrugged at Lei Miao, who had a sinister, smiling tiger-like expression, and said, “One of them is my partner, and the other is my friend. If you want to fight, count me in.”
“With you?” Lei Miao’s face showed an extremely vivid expression, one that seemed to want to mock but held back. Although he already held Zhang Wen in high regard, his swordsmanship and combat skills were indeed different from most of the empire’s powerhouses, possessing unique qualities. But if he thought that was enough to qualify as his opponent… he was a hundred years too early!
“Come on, Lei Miao, if you want to play, let’s make it big.” Zhang Wen took a deep breath in the face of Lei Miao’s laughter. In the next moment, under the disbelieving eyes of everyone, the combat energy that had already been pushed to its limit on Zhang Wen’s body suddenly experienced a second explosion!
A violent explosion!
It was as if a star had exploded. A dazzling silver nebula light rapidly expanded outward from Zhang Wen’s body, chaotic silver combat rays sweeping out in circles, forcibly carving out his own space within the three opposing super-tier auras.
This was… super-tier!
Combat energy of the same super-tier level! Like a swirling nebula, the combat energy drove the momentum continuously upward!
Everyone who saw this scene nearly popped their eyes out! This was absolutely impossible. If Zhang Wen had super-tier strength, he wouldn’t have struggled so much earlier in the field, and the strongest power they had sensed from him was only saint-tier. But what was this before them?
Super-tier combat energy rippled like an unfathomable ocean!
Three super-tiers! The Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agate, and—Zhang Wen!
The combined combat energy and momentum of the three finally surpassed the Empire’s Venomous Fang for the first time, pressing down Lei Miao’s aura.
No one knew how Zhang Wen had achieved this, how he had instantly ascended from saint-tier to super-tier. All the secrets lay in the Spring Water Technique, in the unique characteristics of Zhang Wen’s cultivation method.
With the help of the powerful psychic energy contained in the primordial stone, Zhang Wen could temporarily maintain a super-tier state. The prerequisite was having a primordial stone with sufficient energy.
Was there a primordial stone on this small island?
The answer was yes!
Not only was there one, but it was also located 100 meters underground, right beneath the battlefield where Zhang Wen and the others were. This was also why Zhang Wen felt an invisible gravitational field binding him after entering the forest. The designer of the island had used the natural primordial stone vein to set up a psychic field, suppressing and weakening the power of any outsiders who entered the island.
Zhang Wen hadn’t thought of this initially, but when he saw the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agate, and the Empire’s Venomous Fang Lei Miao in a standoff, he unexpectedly realized that the power they were unleashing wasn’t at its peak.
Perhaps it was the clarity of an outsider that made Zhang Wen think of something. He tried to extend his psychic energy to its maximum limit and indeed detected the presence of a primordial stone beneath his feet—a vein with an enormous reserve of primordial stone.
That was why he had the capital and the confidence to step into the core of the battle between the three super-tiers.
Because at this moment, he too was a super-tier!
The Thunder God Omega looked at Zhang Wen with surprise. This guy had given him too many surprises. He actually had super-tier strength, which meant that cooperating with him would exceed his expectations. In an instant, Omega made a decision.
Outside the battlefield, Luo Fulei was also astonished. Although she knew Zhang Wen was strong, she hadn’t expected him to possess super-tier power. She couldn’t figure out how he had done it.
Marianne was equally puzzled, but she quickly thought of her “cooperation” with Zhang Wen and secretly resolved to secure this “potential stock.” With super-tier strength, he could rally the remaining forces and connections of Silver Fox Andre, greatly aiding her plans.
“Thank heavens,” Yinier and Jialite each breathed a sigh of relief. Kai and Si were dumbfounded, unable to speak.
Bateng Ping stared at Zhang Wen, his eyes flickering with deep thought.
The other contestants hidden in the shadows each made new assessments of Zhang Wen’s strength in their hearts. This guy was definitely a threat. They had previously thought he was only tenth-tier—what a wolf in sheep’s clothing!
A dangerous guy!
This was the evaluation most people made of Zhang Wen after he revealed his super-tier strength.
“You really are something!” The Flame Demon Agate’s mouth hung open as he looked at Zhang Wen. When he first met him, Zhang Wen’s strength was only around eighth-tier. How could he have reached super-tier in such a short time? It had taken him decades of talent and relentless training to reach this level, and even then, he was mocked as the weakest super-tier due to his lack of control over his power.
Seeing Zhang Wen almost instantly reach the level he had struggled for over twenty years to achieve, Agate felt an indescribable sense of frustration. But his nerves were thick, and he quickly put it aside.
He shouted at Zhang Wen, “You jerk, why didn’t you show this strength earlier? You had me and Xiao Xi worried for you.”
Hey, Xiao Xi is still at the academy, what does she have to do with this?
Zhang Wen ignored this sister-complex guy. His gaze met the Thunder God Omega’s, then turned to Lei Miao.
“It’s three against one now. If you want to fight, let’s begin.”
Amid Agate’s laughter, the Thunder God Omega, the Flame Demon Agate, and Zhang Wen subtly aligned themselves. The super-tier combat energy of the three converged into a grand stream of light, crushing towards Lei Miao’s combat energy.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
The situation was almost a reversal of the previous one. Under the combined power of the three super-tier powerhouses, Lei Miao’s strength was completely suppressed, his body uncontrollably sinking as if an invisible mountain had fallen on his head.
With Lei Miao’s feet as the center, the ground within a ten-meter radius slowly collapsed.
Lei Miao’s expression changed slightly, and a crazy flame flashed in his eyes. “Haha, interesting! I didn’t expect… Zhang Wen, you actually have super-tier strength!” Even stronger combat energy surged from his body, countless electric sparks and blue arcs fiercely erupting from him.
A mad killing intent surged.
Like an aurora bursting forth in the night sky!
Dazzling and stunning!
Zhang Wen and Agate sensed the explosive increase in each other’s power. Due to their mental lock and pull, they inevitably experienced a massive surge in energy.
“Boom, boom, boom!!!” Crimson combat energy pillars and Zhang Wen’s dazzling silver-white light pillars shot into the sky. Both of them simultaneously attacked Lei Miao.
Agate swung his giant sword, a vortex of combat energy-formed crimson flames sweeping towards Lei Miao.
“Infernal Demon Prison Slash!”
With Agate’s roar, the crimson combat energy surged, the flame vortex sweeping across a thirty-meter radius, almost forming an indiscriminate attack. It startled both Omega and Zhang Wen beside him—this guy really had issues with precise control of his power.
Zhang Wen carefully avoided Agate’s flames while his right hand, holding a classical Chinese longsword, slashed out countless light arcs, weaving a silver net towards Lei Miao.
The sword technique of the Spring Water Technique! Each light arc contained super-tier combat energy, making it difficult even for Lei Miao to dodge.
Zhang Wen’s sword strike was meant to cover Agate’s gaps, not necessarily to harm Lei Miao but to block his movement space and create an opportunity for Agate’s Infernal Demon Prison Slash.
Although Agate lacked precise control, in terms of pure combat energy, he was on par with the peak super-tier powerhouses. Lei Miao wouldn’t fare well if he took a direct hit.
Just as the attacks of the two super-tier powerhouses were about to hit Lei Miao, he opened his left hand, and an invisible force field expanded into a blue electric barrier.
“Boom!” Billions of high-voltage blue snake-like lights swept in all directions. The shockwave and erupting combat energy tide fiercely stripped away a layer of vegetation within hundreds of meters. Most of the people hidden in the bushes didn’t expect this and were struck by the shockwave and the heat of the combat energy, suffering significant injuries.
In the violent explosion, Lei Miao’s figure vanished like a ghost.
His sinister laughter echoed in the air, “It seems today isn’t a good day for a duel. Zhang Wen, Omega, I’ll challenge you again next time.”
Lei Miao wasn’t stupid. If it were a one-on-one battle with a strong opponent, he would be happy to fight. But in a one-against-three situation where he was at a disadvantage, there was no need to stubbornly hold on. The fight was to pursue the ultimate strength, not to seek suffering.
From the air, a large cloud of smoke rose from the corner of the primal forest where the three super-tier powerhouses had unleashed their combat energy. After the explosion, a patch of the primal forest was left bare, with all the plants unable to grow again.
“That guy actually ran away, what a coward!” Agate carried his giant sword, cursing under his breath.
Zhang Wen let out a long breath. Fortunately, they had scared Lei Miao off. That guy dared to challenge the king; if he went crazy, it would be hard to handle, especially since his power was borrowed and couldn’t last long in battle.
Thinking of this, he gave the Thunder God Omega a strange look. Just now, with such a good opportunity, if Omega had joined the attack, there was a high chance they could have kept Lei Miao, or at least injured him. But from start to finish, Omega showed no intention of attacking, even when his three disciples were injured. This was really out of character for him.
After some thought, Zhang Wen patted Agate’s shoulder, “Tell me later how you ended up here.”
Without waiting for Agate’s glare, he ran off to find Luo Fulei and the Yinier and Jialite he had seen earlier. The combat energy explosion had been too intense; he didn’t know if they were injured.
After some chaos, everyone finally regrouped. Jialite and Yinier, protected by the super-tier Bateng Ping, were completely unharmed. Kai and Si looked a bit worse for wear, with their clothes torn in many places. But Zhang Wen himself wasn’t much better. His clothes had been torn by Red Scorpion Hilliana’s sharp nails earlier, leaving bloody streaks that made him look even more pitiful.
Seeing his injuries, Jialite and Yinier couldn’t stay mad at him. They pulled him to sit by the newly lit fire, one carefully cleaning his wounds, the other fetching bandages and medicine, bustling around.
As for Luo Fulei and the others, although they had some injuries, they weren’t too serious. After all, they were saint-tier powerhouses, and the residual waves of the combat energy explosion didn’t pose much of a threat to them.
At this moment, the Flame Demon Agate, Zhang Wen, Yinier, Jialite, and Bateng Ping sat around one fire. Agate roasted a leg of meat he had torn from a beast, recounting his experiences.
Luo Fulei, Ge Luo, Marianne, and the Thunder God Omega sat around another fire. Both fires were lit on the blank ground swept clean by the previous battle. This place had become their sanctuary, with no one daring to disturb them.
Joking aside, with three super-tier powerhouses here, who would dare to appear under their noses?
If they upset these three powerhouses, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Thus, the entire clearing was eerily quiet, with only the Flame Demon Agate’s voice echoing.
Thinking this, he glanced curiously at Thunder God Omega. Earlier, there had been a perfect opportunity—if Omega had joined the attack, they might have captured Remi, or at least wounded him. But from start to finish, Omega hadn’t moved a finger, not even reacting when his three disciples were injured. That was truly out of character.
After a moment’s thought, Zhang Wen patted Agate’s shoulder. “Later, tell me how you got here.”
Without waiting for Agate’s glare, he went off to find Lofley, Iniel, and Carly, whom he had seen earlier. The battle energy explosion had been too intense—he was worried they might have been hurt.
After the chaos, everyone finally regrouped. Carly and Iniel were unharmed thanks to Batengping’s protection. Kai and Si were a bit worse off, their clothes torn, but Zhang Wen himself wasn’t much better. His clothes had been slashed by the Red Scorpion woman, Xilinna, leaving bloodied wounds that made him look even worse.
Seeing his injuries, Carly and Iniel no longer held any anger toward him. They pulled him to sit by the newly lit fire, one carefully cleaning his wounds, the other rushing to find bandages and medicine.
As for Lofley and the others, they had minor injuries but nothing serious. After all, they were Saint-level warriors, and the shockwaves from the battle hadn’t been too threatening to them.
At this moment, Flame Demon Agate, Zhang Wen, Iniel, Carly, and Batengping sat by one fire. Agate roasted a beast’s leg in his hands, recounting his experiences.
Lofley, Gro, Mariann, Thunder God Omega, and others gathered around another fire. Both fires were lit in the cleared battlefield, now their exclusive territory, untouched by others.
Who in their right mind would dare to appear in front of three transcendents?
If they annoyed the three, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Thus, the entire clearing was unusually quiet, with only Flame Demon Agate’s voice echoing.
“After the last incident, Hassan agreed to let me pass directly. But to avoid making it hard for him, I had to stay in my room aboard the Xingyue and avoid being seen. But you know my personality—being cooped up in a room for so long would drive me crazy. So when the Xingyue docked at the island this time, I sneaked out again…”
“Later, I saw that Reimiu. At the time, I didn’t know he was actually the Empire’s Fang in disguise. Watching him effortlessly defeat several Saint-tier opponents, I felt his strength was unfathomable, so I decided to follow him to see what was going on. Then I saw him confront the Thunder God Omega and easily defeat his disciple. I got a bit excited and couldn’t resist sparring with him a bit. As for the result… Well, you arrived later, and I didn’t really suffer anything from him.” Agate bit into a freshly roasted beast leg, wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, and unconsciously tugged at his torn clothes, instinctively trying to cover his wounds.
Zhang Wen listened quietly, enjoying the gentle care from Carite. He watched her small, delicate hands carefully wiping his wounds with cotton soaked in medicine. For this elimination competition, Iniel had thoughtfully prepared some first-aid kits, which were now coming in handy.
Once Carite finished cleaning Zhang Wen’s wounds, Iniel stepped forward and knelt slightly in front of him, wrapping clean, sterilized bandages around his injuries.
But Iniel’s heart was not calm. Carite was too young to notice, but how could Iniel not see that the wounds on Zhang Wen were clearly caused by a woman’s fingernails?
Iniel pursed her lips silently. Since she had already devoted herself to him, some minor details didn’t need to be taken too seriously. A little jealousy and coquetry could enhance their relationship, but she couldn’t overdo it—after all, men needed their pride.
Iniel, being clever, saw this clearly.
Zhang Wen’s hands weren’t idle either, as he was roasting a beast leg. Earlier, he had been cautious about possible assassins, but now with the imposing presence of “three super-tier experts” here, no one would dare to show up and seek death. He could barbecue without any worries.
Moreover, Omega, the Thunder God, was the examiner for the second stage of the test. Since he had just helped him and displayed his strength, Omega would surely reciprocate. It was safe to say that passing the test was now a certainty.
While the others aboard the Xingyue were still struggling with various dangers on the island, Zhang Wen had already secured his ticket in advance.
Of course, another lucky one was Agate, who had also received a promise of passing from Hassan.
Zhang Wen, together with Carite, Agate, and Iniel, was eating barbecue and chatting casually, feeling that tonight had been the most enjoyable moment of the entire competition so far. Suddenly, they saw Lufere rise from the nearby fire and walk over.
“Zhang Wen, my master wants to see you.” Probably due to her injuries, Lufere’s face was paler than usual. However, her eyes had never looked brighter, her alluring gaze fixed on Zhang Wen with a special kind of intensity.
“Okay.” Zhang Wen waved to Agate and Iniel before following Lufere to stand before Thunder God Omega.
“Sit down,” Omega said, unusually gentle as he gestured.
Zhang Wen nodded and sat. He noticed that Omega’s complexion carried an unnatural grayish pallor, which couldn’t be completely masked even under the orange glow of the fire.
What exactly had happened to Thunder God Omega?
Thinking back to his unusual behavior earlier, Zhang Wen couldn’t help but suspect something ominous.
Although Omega looked weak, his posture remained straight, and the purple eyes beneath his black hair still radiated a commanding majesty, like a lion at its peak.
Watching Zhang Wen sit before him, Omega nodded thoughtfully, “You’re good. Very good.”
After this sudden compliment, Omega fell silent for a few seconds before continuing, “I acknowledge your strength. Our cooperation begins from this moment.” Saying so, Omega raised his right palm toward Zhang Wen.
Zhang Wen knew this was a customary gesture among powerful fighters. A three-palm slap meant the agreement or contract was sealed.
He raised his right hand and slapped Omega’s palm three times.
Afterward, Omega’s expression seemed slightly better. He nodded and said, “Since we’re cooperating, we should support each other. Earlier, I owed you a favor, so I won’t interfere with Lufere’s matters anymore.” This meant he would not oppose the relationship between Lufere and Zhang Wen and would no longer make things difficult for her.
“Additionally, you’ve also passed the second round of the test. Consider this a small reward from me.”
“As for the specifics of our cooperation, I suggest we proceed like this… In the final match, you and I will coordinate like this… Finally…”
Zhang Wen listened calmly to Thunder God Omega’s words, but inside, his heart was in turmoil.
He finally understood what was wrong with Omega. Earlier, out of curiosity, he had channeled the Spring Water Technique’s power into Omega when they slapped hands.
Unlike ordinary battle energy or mental energy, the Spring Water Technique could transmit information about the target’s internal energy state upon contact.
What Zhang Wen sensed was shocking—Omega was now merely an empty shell!
The internal condition of the Thunder God could only be described as terrible: chaotic meridians and scattered battle energy. It was clear that he had sustained serious injuries that had not yet healed. At present, aside from his super-tier spiritual presence and aura, Omega was practically powerless—no wonder he had refused to act even when pushed to the limit by Reimiu earlier!
Once he acted, the illusion would be shattered.
What did super-tier experts fear the most?
Losing their power!
As a super-tier, one had inevitably made many enemies in the past. Once their strength vanished, death would follow swiftly. Such cases were countless.
Zhang Wen had finally achieved cooperation with Thunder God Omega, though the situation had turned out unexpectedly. Apart from borrowing the Thunder God’s name and reputation, he could expect no real support—because Omega himself was barely holding on.
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