Chapter 727: Gathering Together

After Guo Chen entered the battlefield, the situation immediately shifted…

The entire space became sharper and more intense. The pressure exerted by the two Ling Tong realm experts was already formidable, but with the added aura of slaughter and bloodlust from Guo Chen, cultivators of lower levels instinctively retreated in fear, taking several steps backward.

The battle between Yan Luo and the opponent from the Hun Ling clan also eased, as continuing the fight seemed to hold little purpose anymore.

The gap between each level in the Ling Tong realm is immense. Possessing mid-stage Ling Tong strength places one far beyond early-stage Ling Tong experts. Even if they wished to help, the others simply lacked the ability.

This battle for supremacy among the younger generation indeed befits these individuals, and involuntarily, everyone’s eyes burned with excitement.

Might makes right—this principle remains unchanging.

Regardless of who wins this contest, everyone present becomes a witness to this pinnacle clash among the younger generation…

The fluctuations in the air grew increasingly violent, and the crowd of onlookers swelled. If Xiao Yufan were here, he would surely recognize many familiar faces—Nu Tiangong from the Nine Palaces and Li Hun from the Four Halls were both clearly present.

“This is the so-called supreme expert among the younger generation? Doesn’t seem like much…” Li Hun sneered, his gaze sweeping past Ning Qian and the others. Even after obtaining the inheritance of an ancient sect, his strength had barely reached the Ling Tong realm, weaker even than Yan Luo.

His current expression clearly revealed his inner frustration. No matter how many fortuitous encounters he experienced, someone always remained above him, relentlessly suppressing him. It was acceptable for others from the Blood Spirit and Thousand Spirit clans to surpass him, but even this unknown outsider had reached the mid-stage of the Ling Tong realm.

“If you remain so conceited, your strength will likely stagnate here. The Hidden Ancient Martial World is never short of geniuses. Don’t think a few lucky breaks make you superior to everyone else!” One of Li Hun’s companions coldly remarked.

At this, Li Hun actually fell silent—an unusual sight. If Xiao Yufan could see this, he would surely be astonished.

This arrogant fellow actually showed respect toward a young person.

“Still haven’t seen the man you mentioned…”

His handsome features combined with his effeminate voice drew many sidelong glances from the crowd. It turned out that the one Li Hun treated with such reverence was actually a woman—and a very beautiful one at that.

However, her attempt at cross-dressing was rather poor. At the very least, she should have concealed those two prominent mounds on her chest.

“He might still be undergoing the inheritance trial from the Yu Long Sect. That guy sure has good fortune!”

At the mention of Xiao Yufan, a cold gleam flickered in Li Hun’s eyes. He was a proud and ambitious man—any humiliation inflicted upon him, he would repay a hundredfold. This time, he had indeed found a powerful patron.

This woman was the senior apprentice of the Tian Gang Hall, an entity ranked as the most supreme guardian sect, far surpassing the Four Divine Halls in both prestige and might. Moreover, her strength was formidable. Even as a Ling Tong early-stage expert, he had no confidence in defeating her.

“Luck itself is part of one’s strength. Being chosen for the Yu Long Sect’s inheritance alone proves his excellence!”

With this indifferent remark, she immediately silenced whatever Li Hun had planned to say next…

The reason Gongsun Wu agreed to Li Hun’s request wasn’t because of any particularly close relationship between the Four Divine Halls and the Tian Gang Hall, but because she was genuinely curious. She wanted to see for herself what kind of young man would become the future leader of the Tian Alliance.

Hearing that Xiao Yufan had obtained the Yu Long Sect’s inheritance, she felt quite surprised. She knew very well that the Yu Long Sect’s inheritance was undoubtedly one of the most important legacies in this mysterious land, far superior to even the Yin Yang Sect.

For such a fortunate opportunity to fall upon Xiao Yufan was no coincidence—chance and strength often go hand in hand.

“Senior Gongsun, you did promise me…”

“I haven’t forgotten what I promised you, but what I choose to do is not for you to dictate!”

Before Li Hun’s voice even faded, Gongsun Wu’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. She deeply disliked this man’s deliberate attempts at familiarity.

Li Hun nodded meekly, unable to voice any complaint. After all, his strength paled in comparison, and the Tian Gang Hall was definitely not a force his Four Divine Hall could afford to offend.

Li Hun struggled to decipher Gongsun Wu’s intentions. If she wasn’t genuinely trying to help him, wouldn’t he end up humiliated? After obtaining the Yu Long Sect’s inheritance, Xiao Yufan would undoubtedly become someone he could no longer challenge.

Gongsun Wu felt a strong curiosity toward Xiao Yufan. If, in the end, she switched sides, wouldn’t he be the one bringing disaster upon himself?

As the two conversed, the situation on the battlefield gradually became clearer. Amidst the combined attacks of the two opponents, Guo Chen had not fallen into a disadvantage, indicating that his strength was slightly superior to both Ning Qian and Yu Ya.

Of course, at this point, no one had yet unleashed their full power. It was still too early to determine who was stronger and who was weaker…