Chapter 729: Trying to Escape?

“Could that be the person you mentioned?”

Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance caused a tremendous uproar. If his status as the inheritor of the Yu Long Sect wasn’t enough to shock everyone, the strength he now displayed was more than sufficient to leave all present in awe.

Gongsun Wu noticed Xiao Yufan and a flicker of surprise briefly flashed in her eyes. She slightly turned her head and asked Li Hun.

“Yes!”

Li Hun forced out a single word through clenched teeth. His mouth twitched violently. This guy had actually become even stronger. Before entering this mysterious place, he still had the capital to rival Xiao Yufan. Now, under the latter’s oppressive aura, he only felt powerless.

Continue causing trouble for Xiao Yufan? At this point, he seemingly no longer had the courage.

“Peak of the Spirit Communication Realm—he’s even more exceptional than I imagined. It seems this young generation’s top spot can only belong to him!” Gongsun Wu murmured softly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with unusual brilliance, offering a most sincere evaluation.

This time, Li Hun was completely out of words. Come on, really? He clearly understood the vast difference between being at the peak of the Spirit Communication Realm and merely stepping into it—the gap was so huge it left him in awe.

Besides Li Hun, Nuotiangong and the people from Jiugong Palace were also stunned!

They were told this guy was supposed to be at most at the peak of the Innate Realm. But peak of the Spirit Communication Realm—how could these two possibly be considered the same thing?

Nuotiangong had invested heavily to deal with Xiao Yufan. Not only had he invited many guardian temple forces, but he had even managed to win over two of the top ten temple factions. However, at the moment Xiao Yufan appeared, everyone, except those from Jiugong Palace, deliberately distanced themselves from him.

“These people really know how to be practical!”

Nuotiangong sneered coldly, gritting his teeth in frustration. Why had this guy suddenly become so strong? He had been so full of ambition to confront Xiao Yufan before, but now it seemed he had absolutely no hope at all.

“He’s extremely strong. If you still insist on treating him as your rival at this point, you will suffer a terrible fate.”

Beside Nuotiangong, a man spoke indifferently. He was indeed the top figure of Jiugong Palace. Although his strength was only at the threshold of the Spirit Communication Realm, even experts within that realm could not hope to gain any advantage against him.

The murderous intent in Nuotiangong’s eyes gradually faded. Hearing the man’s words, he realized his back was already soaked in cold sweat. At this moment, did he even have the qualifications to be Xiao Yufan’s rival anymore?

Of course, there were also people who secretly felt relieved upon seeing Xiao Yufan’s arrival—Yan Zheng, Ning Mo, and others among them.

As soon as Xiao Yufan emerged from his retreat, his gaze locked onto Guo Chen. He hadn’t expected that this guy, who had once given him much trouble, would rise so quickly in power within just a few days—mid-level Spirit Communication Realm? Indeed, the latter’s strength had surprised him slightly.

However, possessing merely mid-level Spirit Communication Realm strength—what significant threat could he pose?

Guo Chen and Ning Qian could be considered the two strongest people present, and they felt Xiao Yufan’s aura most acutely. Compared to Guo Chen, though, Ning Qian’s expression was much more relaxed. If Xiao Yufan hadn’t appeared, he probably would have already been defeated moments ago.

“If I’m not mistaken, this must be Xiao Brother. After all, there’s only one person who’s been the talk of the entire mysterious place!”

Ning Qian slightly bowed his hand, a faint smile appearing on his face. Guo Chen’s oppressive pressure had been overwhelming, and now that he had relaxed, he couldn’t help but feel a bit frightened—Guo Chen had clearly intended to kill him earlier.

“Brother, you flatter me. I have some unfinished business with this person. I wonder if I could ask you to leave him to me…” Xiao Yufan nodded slightly, speaking with a somewhat teasing tone.

“Of course!”

Ning Qian immediately felt grateful, realizing Xiao Yufan’s intention to help him out. However, he didn’t show his emotions outwardly. Instead, he let out a hearty laugh and turned to leave the blood mist area.

Only two figures remained in midair, drawing even more intense gazes from everyone once again.

“You really have great luck, successfully inheriting the Yu Long Sect’s legacy!”

The blood mist beside Guo Chen dissipated slightly, revealing a somewhat grotesque profile. He had endured so much pain just to barely reach the mid-level of the Spirit Communication Realm. Why had Xiao Yufan advanced so rapidly? He couldn’t accept it.

“Good fortune is also part of one’s strength. Do you really think your talent alone could bring you to this level?” Xiao Yufan sneered.

“He must be the person you mentioned, right?”

The appearance of Xiao Yufan caused a huge uproar. If the identity of the inheritor of the Imperial Dragon Sect wasn’t enough to shock everyone, the strength he displayed now was more than enough to leave everyone in awe.

Noticing Xiao Yufan, Gongsun Wu’s eyes flickered with surprise. She then slightly turned her head and asked Li Hun, “Is it him?”

“Yes,” Li Hun squeezed out the word through gritted teeth, his lips twitching violently. This guy had grown even stronger. Before entering the mysterious realm, he still had the ability to contend with Xiao Yufan. But now, under the latter’s overwhelming aura, he felt utterly powerless.

Should he continue to provoke Xiao Yufan? It seemed he no longer had the courage…

“Peak of the Spirit Awakening Realm. He’s even more outstanding than I imagined. He must be the top among the younger generation,” Gongsun Wu murmured softly, her beautiful eyes gleaming with admiration as she gave her most objective assessment.

Li Hun was completely deflated. He knew all too well the vast gap between the peak of the Spirit Awakening Realm and someone who had just stepped into it. That gap was enough to make him look up in awe.

Besides Li Hun, Nuo Tiangong and the people from the Nine Palaces around him were also deeply shocked.

Wasn’t this guy supposed to be at most at the peak of the Innate Realm? Peak of the Spirit Awakening Realm—was that even in the same league as the peak of the Innate Realm?

To deal with Xiao Yufan, Nuo Tiangong had gone all out, not only enlisting the help of many forces from the Guardian Temples but also managing to recruit two of the top ten temple forces. However, the moment Xiao Yufan appeared, everyone except those from the Nine Palaces deliberately distanced themselves from him.

“These people are really something, aren’t they?” Nuo Tiangong sneered, gritting his teeth in frustration. Why had this guy suddenly become so strong? He had been so ambitious about taking down Xiao Yufan, but now it seemed he had no hope at all.

“He’s strong. If you still think of him as an opponent at this point, you’ll end up in a very bad place,” a man beside Nuo Tiangong said indifferently. This man was the undisputed top figure of the Nine Palaces. Although his strength was only at the half-step Spirit Awakening Realm, even those at the full Spirit Awakening Realm couldn’t gain any advantage over him.

The ferocity in Nuo Tiangong’s eyes slowly faded. Hearing this man’s words, he realized that his back was already drenched in cold sweat. Now, he didn’t even have the qualifications to be Xiao Yufan’s opponent.

Of course, there were also those who secretly rejoiced at Xiao Yufan’s appearance, including Yan Zheng and Ning Mo.

As soon as Xiao Yufan emerged from seclusion, his gaze locked onto Guo Chen. He hadn’t expected that in just a few days, this guy who had once caused him so much trouble had risen to such prominence—mid-stage Spirit Awakening Realm? He had to admit, the latter’s strength surprised him.

But what kind of waves could someone at the mid-stage Spirit Awakening Realm really stir up?

Guo Chen and Ning Qian were arguably the strongest two present, and they felt Xiao Yufan’s aura most acutely. However, compared to Guo Chen, Ning Qian’s expression was much more relaxed. If it weren’t for Xiao Yufan’s appearance, he might have already been defeated.

“If I’m not mistaken, this must be Brother Xiao. After all, in the entire mysterious realm, only one person has been making such waves,” Ning Qian said with a slight bow, a smile appearing on his face. The pressure Guo Chen had exerted on him was too intense, and now that he could relax, he couldn’t help but feel a bit of lingering fear. Guo Chen had been ready to kill.

“You flatter me. I have some unfinished business with this person. Would you mind letting me handle him?” Xiao Yufan nodded, his tone playful.

“Of course!” Ning Qian knew that Xiao Yufan was intentionally helping him out of a tight spot, and he felt a surge of gratitude. However, he didn’t show it on his face. Instead, he laughed heartily and stepped away from the bloody mist.

Only two figures remained in mid-air, and once again, all eyes were fixed on them with burning intensity.

“You’re really lucky to have perfectly inherited the legacy of the Imperial Dragon Sect,” Guo Chen said, the bloody mist around him dissipating slightly, revealing a sinister profile. He had endured so much pain to barely reach the mid-stage Spirit Awakening Realm, so why had Xiao Yufan risen so quickly? He couldn’t accept it.

“Luck is also part of strength. Did you really think your talent alone could get you to this level?” Xiao Yufan mocked.

Guo Chen was momentarily speechless, unsure how to retort. Indeed, without the blood parasite inside him, he was nothing. No matter how proud he was, he had never imagined he could reach this level.

But he believed he deserved all of this.

“Had enough of showing off? Last time you managed to escape, but will you be so lucky this time?” Seeing Guo Chen silent, Xiao Yufan raised an eyebrow and continued.

“If I want to leave, no one can stop me—not even you!” Guo Chen’s face was extremely grim under the pressure of Xiao Yufan’s aura. The moment Xiao Yufan appeared, he had already thought of retreating, but the latter’s aura had firmly locked onto him, leaving him no way to escape.

With his mid-stage Spirit Awakening Realm strength, he certainly couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t escape!

“Then by all means, give it a try,” Xiao Yufan shrugged, his expression indifferent. He truly didn’t believe this guy could escape from him…

“Hmph!” The cold snort caused the bloody mist to ripple. Under the incredulous gazes of everyone, the bloody figure’s speed suddenly increased—Guo Chen was really trying to flee?

But all of this should have been his rightful due, Guo Chen believed.

“Finished showing off? You got away last time, but will you be so lucky this time?” Seeing Guo Chen remain silent, Xiao Yufan raised his eyebrows and continued.

“If I want to leave, no one can stop me—not even you!”

Guo Chen’s face was filled with extreme displeasure under Xiao Yufan’s oppressive aura. Ever since Xiao Yufan appeared, he had already considered retreating. However, the latter’s aura continuously locked onto him, making escape impossible.

With his mid-level Spirit Communication Realm strength, he indeed couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan. But that didn’t mean he had no chance of escaping!

“Then by all means, feel free to try!”

Xiao Yufan shrugged his shoulders indifferently. He really didn’t believe this guy could escape from him…

“Hmph!”

A cold snort caused the blood mist to ripple. To everyone’s disbelief, the blood shadow’s speed suddenly surged, and Guo Chen actually attempted to flee?