“Too much?” Lin Xiao grinned, his figure blurring as he charged at three other peak Martial King disciples nearby.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In an instant, three figures were sent flying, crashing near Xiahou Wanyu, blood spewing from their mouths. Like Xiahou Wanyu, they couldn’t even stand.
The crowd gasped. Lin Xiao had just blasted three more peak Martial Kings.
“That shouldn’t be too much, right?” Lin Xiao said nonchalantly to Yue Xingchen, smiling.
Whether or not they were tied to Hu Yue’s ambush, taking advantage of Tianmen’s vulnerability demanded a response. As Gate Master, if he didn’t act, he’d be letting down the Tianmen Hu Yue had built.
“Beating four of my Moon Gate’s peak Martial Kings isn’t excessive?” Yue Xingchen’s face darkened with anger. “Since you’ve gone this far, the Moon Gate won’t hold back. In the Holy City, no matter how strong you are, you can’t touch lower-realm disciples. You may be fine, but your disciples might not be!”
Initially, Yue Xingchen hadn’t planned to act against Tianmen today, but Lin Xiao’s actions were a direct slap to the Moon Gate’s face. If he didn’t respond, others might think he feared Lin Xiao and wouldn’t dare touch Tianmen.
“I think you’ll change your mind,” Lin Xiao said with another smile, his body moving again, shooting towards Ru Xian like lightning. He threw a ferocious punch.
Ru Xian’s brows furrowed. She hadn’t expected Lin Xiao to cross realms and attack her, a First Realm Martial Venerable.
Despite her hasty counterattack, Lin Xiao’s punch was unstoppable, shattering her defense and slamming into her sturdy frame.
Boom!
A loud crash echoed as Ru Xian flew back, blood spraying, landing beside Xiahou Wanyu.
The crowd was stunned. Lin Xiao had sent a First Realm Martial Venerable flying with one strike?
Bang! Bang!
Before they could process it, two more sounds rang out. Lin Xiao moved like lightning, and two more First Realm Martial Venerables from the Moon Gate were blasted away, bloodied and unable to stand, just like Xiahou Wanyu and Ru Xian.
The crowd was shocked again. Lin Xiao’s strength was terrifying—First Realm Martial Venerables were powerless against him.
The gap between peak Martial King and First Realm Martial Venerable was vast, making cross-realm victories rare, especially against genius Martial Venerables. Yet Lin Xiao had done it, effortlessly defeating three.
No one dared mock or secretly rejoice that Lin Xiao hadn’t reached First Realm Martial Venerable. His peak Martial King strength, beating First Realm Martial Venerables, was far more terrifying than others reaching that realm.
With those three down, no Martial Venerables remained in the Moon Gate group except Yue Xingchen.
Lin Xiao had single-handedly cleared their high-ranking disciples.
“Now, care to reconsider?” Lin Xiao asked Yue Xingchen playfully.
Yue Xingchen’s anger deepened, his face darkening further. Lin Xiao was blatantly humiliating him. “On the contrary, your actions have solidified my resolve,” he said coldly.
The Moon Gate disciples bristled with fury, their auras rising. Since Lin Xiao had crushed their leaders, they’d take it out on Tianmen’s disciples.
“No, I think you’ll change your mind,” Lin Xiao shook his head, his tone calm. “Because I’m going to take you down.”
“What?” Yue Xingchen froze, as did everyone else.
Lin Xiao, a mere Martial King Ninth Realm, claimed he’d defeat Yue Xingchen?
Yue Xingchen was a Martial Venerable Third Realm, among the strongest in his realm, nearly invincible. Even with Lin Xiao’s cross-realm ability, crossing four realms was unthinkable.
Ziling, Gu Juejin, Wang Long, and others were stunned, even Yue Xingchen himself, wondering if he’d misheard.
“You’re sure you want to take me on?” Yue Xingchen asked again.
“Absolutely,” Lin Xiao confirmed.
A cold glint flashed in Yue Xingchen’s eyes. “Fine. Let’s fight in the Holy City Plaza, so everyone knows I didn’t force you—you challenged me willingly!”
“Perfect,” Lin Xiao nodded. Since he was back, he’d return boldly and test his true strength.
“Carry them back. Everyone else, to the Holy City Plaza!” Yue Xingchen waved to his disciples, heading towards the plaza.
He didn’t believe Lin Xiao could match him. Since Lin Xiao had thrown down the gauntlet, he’d seize the chance to defeat this returning genius and boost his own reputation.
The crowd buzzed with excitement, anticipation in their eyes.
“Lin Xiao’s challenging Yue Xingchen? Is his strength already enough to rival a Third Realm Martial Venerable?”
“A peak Martial King against a Third Realm Martial Venerable is a stretch. Lin Xiao might stand a chance against an average Third Realm with his cross-realm ability, but Yue Xingchen is top-tier. Winning will be tough. His bold move might be overreaching.”
“Not necessarily. He crushed three First Realm Martial Venerables with ease. He must have a trump card. Don’t forget his spiritual power.”
“Unless he’s a fifth-grade initial spiritual controller like Ziling, it’s hard. Back in the ultimate battlefield, he was only mid-fourth-grade. Reaching fifth-grade is tougher than becoming a Martial Venerable.”
The crowd discussed eagerly, following Yue Xingchen’s group to the plaza.
Lin Xiao’s challenge to the second-ranked Heavenly Star List fighter was major news, sure to draw a huge crowd in the Holy City.
“Lin Xiao, are you sure? Yue Xingchen’s no pushover, or he wouldn’t be second on the Heavenly Star List,” Ziling said, approaching with concern.
“Exactly. Yue Xingchen has many techniques and can even rival Heavenly Star List Martial Monarchs,” Gu Juejin added, worried.
Tianmen disciples shared their concerns. Yue Xingchen was too powerful, and Lin Xiao was only a Martial King Ninth Realm, the gap too wide.
“What, no faith in me?” Lin Xiao shrugged, smiling easily at the group.
“It’s not that… Fine, you survived a thunderstorm and the Mysterious Domain battlefield, creating miracles. I’ll believe in you this time!” Ziling nodded, her worry turning to confidence.
“Brother Lin’s no reckless fool. He must have a strong trump card,” Gu Juejin agreed.
“Beat Yue Xingchen, and let’s see if the Moon Gate dares target Tianmen again!”
“Right, Gate Master’s unstoppable! He injured Xiahou Wanyu, three peak Martial Kings, and three First Realm Martial Venerables. Once he beats Yue Xingchen, the Moon Gate will have no face left to face Tianmen!”
Tianmen disciples grew excited, following Lin Xiao towards the Holy City Plaza.
