Xiao Yufan didn’t go all out nor did he directly throw down the opponent who had nearly lost his fighting ability. Although these two were arrogant, they weren’t deadly enemies of his.
However, if he seriously injured the two brothers or disabled one of them, he would definitely provoke the power behind them. A family capable of nurturing two such formidable young men must have considerable influence…
“Do you still want to fight? You should know clearly that if you continue, you’ll only leave lying down, and you’ll lose your chance to compete for the top ten forever!”
Speaking in a low voice, Xiao Yufan glanced at the older of the two brothers before slowly continuing. Though a novice Heaven-stage expert was powerful, he still didn’t take the pair seriously.
If it weren’t for concerns about offending their backing force, Xiao Yufan would already have thrown the two off the stage in spectacular fashion. He indeed wanted to establish his dominance, but he wasn’t so impulsive as to go that far.
Because of Gong Hao, the Gong family certainly harbored significant hostility toward him, so tossing Gong Luotian down wouldn’t have brought Xiao Yufan any additional concerns. Besides, that guy was simply too annoying—he didn’t bother Xiao Yufan at all.
But these two brothers were different. When you could spare someone, you should do so. Xiao Yufan’s goal had already been achieved; there was no need to humiliate them excessively, as the impact of his victory was already evident…
Xiao Yufan’s target wasn’t them. He could sense that many eyes had already turned toward him. After defeating three Heaven-stage youths, many who had previously stayed hidden were finally unable to resist stepping forward.
“Brother Xiao’s strength is truly astonishing. Losing to you isn’t unjust, and I must thank you for not seriously injuring my younger brother!”
The older brother wore a bitter smile. He had originally thought that even if they couldn’t successfully stop Xiao Yufan, they could at least delay him for a long time. But who could have imagined that in less than ten moves, the two of them had already been completely crushed?
And only in hindsight did the older brother realize a terrifying possibility—that Xiao Yufan had merely been giving them face by not going all out from the beginning. Otherwise, they might not even have lasted ten moves…
“I don’t think we should be enemies. I hope you two brothers can let go of your grudge against Hong Xiong from now on.”
“Fine!” The older brother’s mouth twitched violently. He could tell that Xiao Yufan’s tone wasn’t one of negotiation—it was more like an order!
If it had been someone else, he would certainly have been furious. But this was Xiao Yufan. Besides, if he said no, his younger brother might very well be thrown out of the arena.
Though dignity was important, one must also judge the situation. Xiao Yufan’s strength was terrifying. The two brothers had no intention of provoking such a tough opponent. True, their family had a Guardian Temple backing them, but Xiao Yufan’s backer was the Celestial Alliance.
To many people, the Celestial Alliance was even more formidable than some Guardian Temples…
Everyone watching the arena felt a bit confused as the situation calmed down. Was it really over? It wasn’t as exciting as they had imagined, but Xiao Yufan’s performance had indeed surprised them once again.
Working together, the two brothers could match a peak Heaven-stage expert, yet they gained no advantage against Xiao Yufan. What did that imply? Even a fool could understand…
The older brother walked over to Xiao Yufan, helped his younger brother up, and then turned to leave the arena. Since neither could harm Xiao Yufan, the injured younger brother clearly had no chance at all.
Their feud with Hong Zhong had originally stemmed from Gong Hao. They weren’t foolish enough to lose their senses over such a matter. It was better to conserve strength for the real challenges ahead. The top ten young experts would gain access to a secret location, a temptation too great to ignore.
A murmur spread through the crowd. Three Heaven-stage experts, each a prodigy in their own right, had all fallen to Xiao Yufan.
With three consecutive victories, Xiao Yufan’s reputation soared. Watching from below, Old Master Situ couldn’t help but smile slightly. His grandson Situ Lingyu had never disappointed him.
Old Master Situ had originally thought that after the profound enlightenment, Xiao Yufan might reach halfway into the peak of the Heaven-stage. But the result had exceeded his expectations!
If throwing down Gong Luotian could only earn the attention of the Guardian Temples, then now Xiao Yufan had truly earned their respect.
“When did this kid become so strong? Did that old Situ fellow feed him some miraculous pills?”
The elder of the hidden Guo family wore a dark expression. Xiao Yufan’s appearance had already shocked him enough. If even young Heaven-stage experts had fallen to him, how formidable was this kid really?
The Guo family patriarch understood that Xiao Yufan and the hidden Guo family had already reached a point of mutual destruction. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have struck Guo Chen so hard in the past. If this young man continued to grow, he would undoubtedly pose a deadly threat to the Guo family.
Thinking of this, Guo Hongguang glanced at the grim-faced Guo Junyu and the silent, eyes-closed Guo Chen. Guo Junyu’s strength was merely at the threshold of the Heaven-stage, not even a true Heaven-stage expert. Going up there would only result in instant defeat.
As for Guo Chen’s strength, Guo Hongguang was quite satisfied. But he noticed something strange since his grandson emerged from seclusion—the aura around him carried a glaring crimson hue…
Initially, the old patriarch thought it was due to his martial arts cultivation method. But now it didn’t seem that simple. Otherwise, why would Guo Chen remain so silent at a moment like this?
After all, the person on the stage was Xiao Yufan, the one who had filled Guo Chen with hatred. The pain of humiliation was unforgettable, and he would repay every bit of it!
The old patriarch wasn’t worried, though. He knew that over half a month ago, Guo Chen had met a master with terrifying strength. It was likely that he had gained many benefits from this senior expert…
As if sensing the atmosphere on the stage, Guo Chen slowly opened his eyes. A flash of crimson passed through them before he quickly shut them again. He hadn’t fully absorbed the effects of his master’s profound enlightenment yet, so he wouldn’t act rashly for now.
Suddenly, Xiao Yufan subtly sensed a gaze filled with hatred. He frowned slightly but had no time to dwell on it, for someone in the crowd had already grown impatient and was preparing to make their move against him…
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