The sudden change within the array left all the onlookers stunned.
Even the twelve core elders guarding the various competition arrays in the sky were somewhat surprised at this moment.
The duel between Mo Fan and Ye Lengzhan was not particularly intense. It was far less fierce than some battles where inner sect disciples challenged core disciples, yet it was undoubtedly the most absurd.
The entire competition array was shrouded in white steam, preventing all spectators from seeing the truth inside. Even the twelve core elders furrowed their brows.
Although they could observe through divine sense, this was, after all, a competition arena. Rashly intruding with divine sense and observing without restraint would inevitably interfere with the match, leading to unfair outcomes.
Thus, despite their curiosity, the twelve core elders refrained from acting recklessly and waited for the match to conclude.
During the prolonged wait of all the spectators, amid the dense steam, Mo Fan vanished from his position!
Steam, in the end, was a form of water mist condensed from water power.
Therefore, while it could obscure the physical eyes of others, it absolutely could not block Mo Fan’s vision. On the contrary, it allowed him to move like a fish in water.
“You actually dare to approach me?”
Ye Lengzhan spread his divine sense outward and quickly locked onto Mo Fan’s traces. After a cold snort, he raised his hand and sacrificed a large swarm of golden beads.
The moment those beads were released, they all seemed to come alive, transforming into fist-sized golden insects that immediately flew towards Mo Fan’s location.
“Fire Cloud Sword!”
Mo Fan waved his hand casually. The Fire Cloud Sword shot out at once, instantly erupting with endless flaming sword qi, slashing towards the golden insects.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mo Fan rapidly closed in on Ye Lengzhan.
“You want to engage me in close combat?”
“Do you think I am that waste Wang Long?”
“Although I do not understand how you subdued Wang Long, I possess numerous treasures. The one who suffers in close quarters will only be you!”
Ye Lengzhan sneered repeatedly. With a casual wave, several treasures instantly appeared before him, emphasising sheer overwhelming wealth!
In Ye Lengzhan’s view, he could bury that waste Zheng Dao under a pile of treasures alone!
However, just as he prepared to activate his treasures, boundless divine sense silently invaded. Almost instantly, it caused his eyes to grow dazed.
At that very moment, a golden bell within Ye Lengzhan’s sea of consciousness rang out. Ripples of energy spread, instantly forcing the invading divine sense back out.
Another treasure that counters spiritual force?
Mo Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of surprise in his heart. However, by now he had silently drawn near to Ye Lengzhan.
The instant Ye Lengzhan opened his eyes again, Mo Fan sacrificed a golden rope, binding him in a flash.
“You have lost!”
Mo Fan extended a finger and pressed it against Ye Lengzhan’s brow.
Sensing the faint yet unmistakable killing intent from Mo Fan’s body, Ye Lengzhan’s hairs stood on end. He dared not make the slightest move.
At that moment, he suddenly felt something burrow into his sea of consciousness, flashing by and vanishing.
However, when Ye Lengzhan introspected with his divine sense, he found nothing at all.
“If you dare make any rash moves again, I will kill you!”
Mo Fan looked at the now twisted-faced Ye Lengzhan, issuing a timely warning. He then glanced at the vermilion dot on his brow like a drop of cinnabar blood. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Defeated by Mo Fan, Ye Lengzhan was filled with unwillingness, but ultimately resigned himself to fate. Gritting his teeth, he spoke word by word, “I… have lost…”
The instant Ye Lengzhan admitted defeat, Elder Huang Dao’s voice rang out from high in the sky.
“In this challenge match, Zheng Dao wins!”
As Elder Huang Dao’s voice fell, Mo Fan withdrew the golden rope. The two figures within the array turned into streaks of light and vanished from the arena.
Mo Fan reappeared at his previous standing position, only to see Lu Qianqian’s face full of excitement.
“Senior Brother Zheng Dao, you are amazing. You actually defeated that fellow!!”
Lu Qianqian gazed at Mo Fan with exhilaration. Her eyes seemed about to sparkle with little stars, as if she had developed a trace of admiration for him.
“Keep it low-key! Low-key!”
“It was just beating a cold war. Nothing major!”
“…”
After dealing with Lu Qianqian, Mo Fan raised his head and looked towards one of the two massive steles in the void, the Earth List!
His gaze scanned across it, finally locating his own ranking.
Twenty-eighth place, Zheng Dao!
And directly below the name Zheng Dao was, unmistakably, Ye Lengzhan in twenty-ninth place.
Seeing this, Mo Fan suddenly sensed something. He immediately turned around, only to see Ye Lengzhan approaching, surrounded by his group of lackeys.
“Ye Lengzhan, what do you want now?”
Lu Qianqian regarded Ye Lengzhan warily.
However, Ye Lengzhan did not even glance at her. Instead, he stared at Mo Fan with a sinister gaze and said gravely, “Zheng Dao, this matter is not over. We shall see!”
“What, planning to send me more surprises?”
Mo Fan grinned, then raised his hand to point at the Earth List in the void. The corners of his mouth lifted. “By the way, thank you for the ranking you gifted me. Now I truly do not have to worry about dropping off the Earth List again!”
“Pff—”
As Mo Fan’s words landed, Ye Lengzhan was overcome with rage. Involuntarily, he spurted a large mouthful of blood.
“Tsk tsk, anger harms the body!”
“Junior Brother Ye, you must take it easy. Do not end up angering yourself to death. That would turn you into a laughingstock of our Tianlu Sacred Land!”
Mo Fan sneered coldly. Ye Lengzhan gnashed his teeth, but soon seemed to sense something. He raised his head to glance at one of the twelve figures in the sky. Finally, he lowered his head with a cold snort and departed without a word.
Seeing this, Mo Fan narrowed his eyes slightly. He too looked up at the sky, where an elder with half-white and half-black hair was staring at him indifferently.
“Junior Sister Qianqian, who is that yin-yang head?” Mo Fan asked.
“Uh… are you referring to Elder Ye?”
Lu Qianqian glanced awkwardly at Ye Kongcheng in the sky, then smiled bitterly. “He is precisely Ye Lengzhan’s grandfather, Elder Ye Kongcheng!”
Mo Fan nodded, then began walking towards the distance.
“Senior Brother Zheng Dao, where are you going?”
Lu Qianqian immediately chased after him.
“Today’s challenges are over, so naturally I am heading back!” Mo Fan waved his hand.
“Ah? You are not going to watch the matches anymore?”
“No more watching. I have expended quite a bit today. I need to return and cultivate quietly for a while.”
Mo Fan spoke, then looked at Lu Qianqian, who intended to accompany him. With a serious expression, he said, “So it is best if you do not come disturb me!”
“I… alright. Senior Brother, do not be too anxious. There are still two days left. With your strength, you will definitely make it onto the Heaven List!”
“I think so too!”
Mo Fan grinned, then said no more. Gradually, he disappeared into the distance.
Above the sea of clouds, Situ Yunzhen watched the departing Mo Fan. His eyes narrowed slightly as he murmured, “What an interesting little fellow. Relying on powerful divine sense to win challenges repeatedly. He has definitely cultivated the Tianlu Derived Spirit Technique!
One must know he is merely an inner sect disciple. Logically, he should have no access to the Tianlu Derived Spirit Technique at all.
What do you think?”
“This child is indeed a rare genius. You value him for having cultivated the Tianlu Derived Spirit Technique, but I believe his heavenly spiritual root makes him an exceptional seedling!” The beautiful woman named Yun Shang smiled faintly.
“You should know that is not what I am asking.” Situ Yunzhen looked at the beautiful woman and said indifferently, “That kid definitely has secrets!”
“Ancestor Situ, you are perhaps overly suspicious. Which cultivator in the world does not have their own secrets and opportunities?
Rather than investigating how he obtained this technique, it would be better to nurture him properly. In the future, he may well grow to our level!” Yun Shang smiled.
“What you say does make some sense!”
Situ Yunzhen smiled faintly. His gaze towards the distance flickered slightly.
