“Boom!”
A thunderous explosion rang out. The void trembled. A blast of qi exploded. Terrifying power shook both of them back dozens of steps.
The exchange between the two ended as quickly as lightning.
In this strike, they were evenly matched.
“So terrifying!” Wang Qi and the others were shocked. The clash between the two felt like two massive mountains colliding. The momentum was not overwhelming, but it made their hearts pound with fear.
Of course, only he, the half-step Martial Saint elder, and the hidden Long Tutian, Wang Xizhi, and others witnessed it.
After the strike, the blood dragon phenomenon vanished. The qi blast soon dissipated. The Martial Saint pressure enveloping above completely withdrew, as if nothing had happened.
“Earth-grade advanced divine dragon phenomenon. Truly powerful. Combined with violent martial intent, it actually fought me to a draw!” Chen Kun said in surprise.
“Kunshan Lizard. Terrifying physical body. Truly lives up to its reputation!” Lin Xiao also said in shock.
This strike, apart from not adding spiritual power, was his strongest primordial force attack. The upgraded blood dragon phenomenon, plus violent martial intent, mobilising the first style of Reverse Chaos, had only managed a draw against the opponent.
This strike of his could easily send a near-Saint powerhouse flying. One could imagine how terrifying Chen Kun’s physical power was.
Moreover, the opponent’s cultivation was only one level higher than his, merely sixth-level Martial Emperor realm.
“My cultivation is one level higher than yours. However, if I reveal my true body, my physical combat power would be even stronger. Between you and me, in the same realm, it would still be a draw!”
Chen Kun said, “You are fully qualified to be my friend, Chen Kun. Of course, I will not disappoint you either. But whether we truly become friends depends on future fate.”
“I look forward to the day you truly break through to Martial Saint. Farewell!” Chen Kun cupped his hands respectfully, then turned and left.
“Farewell, Brother Chen!” Lin Xiao also cupped his hands in return.
Just as the opponent said, whether they became friends would not depend on the Canglong Gate leader’s connection. It depended on future fate.
Lin Xiao quite liked Chen Kun’s straightforward personality.
The physical power of the Kunshan Lizards truly earned his respect.
If the opponent revealed his true body, even if he added spiritual power, he would probably struggle to contend.
“The sacred beast in the shadows is very satisfied. Matters with the beast clan will be handled by me!” At this moment, Long Tutian’s voice transmitted, then all movement ceased.
The Wang family great elder and that sacred beast showed no sign of appearance.
With Chen Kun’s departure, everything vanished.
“So strong! If it were me, I would have been sent flying long ago!” Wang Qi could not help exclaiming in admiration to Lin Xiao beside him.
“We are the same. Brother Wang’s true strength is probably not that simple either, right?” Lin Xiao said.
“Brother Lin flatters me. How could I compare to you?” Wang Qi said humbly.
With that, he changed the topic, addressing the stunned half-step Martial Saint elder nearby, “Elder Wang Xuan, spread the message. Mu Haoran has already clashed with the beast clan youth. It ended in a draw. The beast clan youth has left.”
“Yes!” The elder quickly withdrew. He could already imagine the expressions of the waiting crowds in the nine states.
They had waited so long, yet the two had quietly finished fighting. What would their reactions be upon hearing this news?
Their expressions would surely be wonderful…
Lin Xiao also breathed a long sigh of relief. Fighting Chen Kun meant no need to expose strength in front of the crowd. This time, Wang Qi had finally not exaggerated in spreading the message…
Outside Lingnan City, countless people gathered, a sea of humanity, buzzing with voices. Everyone waited for the two to appear.
“Why have they not shown up yet?”
“Could the beast clan youth be in seclusion?”
“The beast clan would not delay a day or two just to spite Mu Haoran, right?”
“The beast clan youth has not appeared. Mu Haoran is so calm too, not even showing his face? What are these two doing?”
…
Discussions continued endlessly. Everyone awaited the showdown between the strongest young geniuses of the human and beast races.
Many felt complicated emotions. People from families like the Xiao and Ji both resented Mu Haoran yet wanted the human race to win.
The prolonged absence of both made the crowd increasingly anxious.
Just as everyone waited expectantly, hotly debating, someone from the Wang family suddenly flew out from the city. He announced loudly to all, “The beast clan youth and Mu Haoran have already finished their battle. It was a draw. Everyone, please return.”
“What?”
The entire scene exploded instantly. People from the eight states had gathered here in massive numbers, a sea of humanity, waiting solely to watch the fight.
Yet the two had not fought here, but completed the battle elsewhere?
This was too disappointing, right?
“What does Mu Haoran mean by this? So many people waiting to watch, yet he silently went elsewhere to fight the beast clan youth?”
“Outrageous. The nine states gathered, united as humans against a common enemy, sharing glory and disgrace. Yet he fought privately elsewhere?”
“This Mu Haoran truly is no good person!”
“What does your Wang family mean, spreading word for Mu Haoran? Not clarifying that they fought elsewhere?”
“Exactly. This concerns the face of the entire human race!”
…
Waves of angry curses rang out. The words grew harsher.
The messenger, Wang Xuan, could not bear it any longer. He announced loudly, “Everyone, where the two fought seems to have nothing to do with you, right? They never said they would fight here. If you have objections, you can challenge Mu Haoran or the beast clan youth yourselves. Fight wherever you like.”
“If you cannot, better keep quiet and know your place. The Wang family and Mu Haoran are not for you to criticise. If we truly act against you, no one will back you up. If you have issues with our Wang family, come to our door and speak!”
With that, Wang Xuan strode away proudly.
His words displayed the Wang family’s domineering side.
Most people here were not from the eight great families or three holy lands, but onlookers from Holy State.
Even people from other major forces had no sufficient reason to demand explanations from the Wang family.
Unless a Martial Saint came, they would all be sent back.
Would a Martial Saint come to argue with the Wang family over the two not fighting here?
Completely impossible!
These people seemed to forget that the Wang family was one of the continent’s overlord forces. Even other overlord forces dared not fully offend them. These ordinary forces had no qualification to question the Wang family.
Moreover, even the Ji family did nothing when Mu Haoran killed their genius. If Mu Haoran or Wang family members acted against them, no ripple would arise.
Some wisely shut their mouths. Others continued muttering curses. After all, with crowds, Mu Haoran could not check one by one. They did not believe the Wang family or Mu Haoran would act over their words.
Of course, forces like the Ji and Xiao families were stirring things behind the scenes.
People from other states soon left. They would not engage in such meaningless actions.
Mu Haoran drawing with the beast clan youth was not a perfect outcome.
But it at least salvaged some face for the human race.
At the inn where the Wang family stayed, Lin Xiao paid no attention to it at all.
Instead, he returned to cultivating spiritual power, quietly awaiting the start of the spiritual controller grand competition.
The next day, An Miao came, personally handing over a large batch of herbs to Lin Xiao.
Another day later, someone from Spirit Pool Island arrived to announce that the spiritual controller grand competition had officially begun, inviting everyone to Spirit Pool Island.
