Before Lin Xun came to the Forbidden City, he was only at the Heaven Dipper Stage and was unable to maneuver in the sky. He was like an ant—easily trampled and killed.
Chi Cangfeng indeed thought so, and he also attempted to crush the youth. Unfortunately, someone had interfered and rescued Lin Xun. In the end, he had failed to achieve what he wanted.
However, in less than one year after that, Lin Xun, whom Chi Cangfeng had regarded as an insignificant ant, possessed the strength to fight against him. How would Chi Cangfeng not be shocked?
In less than one year!
Who would have thought that Lin Xun would become so strong?
Chi Cangfeng had always regarded himself as a peerless genius and arrogantly looked down on the heroes across the world. He believed that he could defeat the so-called geniuses blessed by the heavens in his generation and that they were his stepping stones to rise.
However, when compared to Lin Xun, he realized that his talent, aptitude, and strength were much inferior!
This was a huge blow that he couldn’t accept.
He was the most dazzling person of the Chi Family. Despite being only fourteen years old, he was firmly believed to set foot into the Heaven Ascension Stage within three years!
However, Lin Xun, whose background, status, and talent were inferior to his, had caught up to him. Chi Cangfeng couldn’t believe it.“Die!”
As he roared, he frantically activated the Vast Sky Sword Art, the secret art of the Chi Family. Purple-gold qi flames rose from his body, and the Azure Sun Sword devoured them. The ancestral Vast Sky Sword Art was displayed in full majesty.
Beams of sword light shot out one after another like giant suns. Each one was frighteningly powerful as they shot across the nine heavens and ten lands.
Rumble—
The arena shook as though thunder had crashed down; the clouds undulated wildly and the surrounding space was torn. The arena would have been destroyed if not for the protection of the mysterious rune arrays.
Chi Cangfeng and Lin Xun repeatedly clashed amid the chaos. Sometimes they soared into the ninth heaven, and sometimes they darted across the ground. The sword qi was glorious, and the blasts of wind generated from the fists were chilling. The world paled, and all sorts of terrifying visions were formed from the impact.
The scenes were too much for the eyes to take in.
Chi Cangfeng’s performance demonstrated that he deserved second place in the national examination. Unquestionably, he would become a famous figure in the future for his deep mastery of swordsmanship.
It was understandable that he was powerful. He possessed the bloodline Golden Sea Violet Lotus and extraordinary talent. Moreover, the Chi Clan, one of the top clans of the empire, had carefully cultivated him. It would be more difficult for him to not be outstanding.
Lin Xun’s performance surprised the audience more!
At the beginning of the battle, Lin Xun only dodged and evaded the attacks, so many people thought that he was afraid to face Chi Cangfeng head-on.
They realized that Lin Xun was only testing Chi Cangfeng’s trump cards!
Lin Xun was evenly matched with Chi Cangfeng despite only using his bare hands. How would the audience not be shocked?
The recent rumors in the Forbidden City that Lin Xun was an outstanding rune grandmaster had made many people forget that he was also a martial arts genius.
He had proved this when he defeated Hua Wuyou despite only being at the initial Spirit Sea Stage.
The thrilling duel between him and Chi Cangfeng further demonstrated his terrifying foundation in martial arts.
“That guy is so abnormal!”
Many influential figures were astonished as they couldn’t imagine how a young rune grandmaster who was able to invoke the phenomenon cries of the nine dragons would also possess such transcendental martial arts talent. It was too unbelievable.
“Strange, didn’t you want to kill me? Why don’t you do it?”
Lin Xun chuckled in the arena. The blasts of wind generated from his fist shook the eight wastelands like a mighty dragon as he displayed the Nine Heavenshaking Destructions in its full majesty.
He was oozing superiority as he combined the terrifying killing move with the Hornless Ice Dragon Step.
“Don’t look so smug! If someone didn’t save you back then, would you still be alive?” Chi Cangfeng said through gritted teeth, enraged by Lin Xun’s mocking remark.
Boom!
Suddenly, his sword qi was crushed, and the Azure Sun Sword whimpered and almost escaped his control.
Chi Cangfeng’s expression changed once again. Lin Xun has become stronger again. Don’t tell me that he was previously holding back his strength.
“You still have the guts to mention this? Haha, then I might as well tell you now that you wouldn’t be alive now if the elder hadn’t intervened!”
Lin Xun’s power grew increasingly terrifying as he strode toward Chi Cangfeng like a Hornless Ice Dragon.
Lin Xun simmered with anger at the mention of the incident. He had almost lost his life when Chi Cangfeng suddenly attacked him.
“Ridiculous! You were just an ant at the Heaven Dipper Stage, so how could you kill me then?!” Chi Cangfeng fumed.
However, regardless of what cultivation art he resorted to, he couldn’t stop Lin Xun from approaching. Instead, he was forced to draw back.
Lin Xun had launched a suppression operation and was no longer holding back. Chi Cangfeng had already exhausted his strength and was no longer a threat to him.
Boom!
Waves of pale azure light surged around his body, making him appear like a mobile abyss. He constantly charged forward with the power that could devour the world.
Mountain Smashing-Sea Splitting Destruction!
Soul Shattering Destruction!
The Great Dragon and Phoenix Destruction!
……
The combination of the Nine Heavenshaking Destructions and the Hornless Ice Dragon steps allowed Lin Xun to fully display his power. He was unstoppable and seemed able to push through mountains and valleys.
Suddenly, Chi Cangfeng was on the verge of defeat. His face was deathly pale, and he was gasping for breath. He was still livid and unable to believe it.
The audience broke into an uproar. This is unbelievable! Lin Xun has suppressed Chi Cangfeng with tremendous power!
He is only at the intermediate Spirit Sea Stage, so how can he be so strong without even using a weapon?
“I thought that guy had recently been focusing on the art of runes, but it turns out that he hadn’t neglected his martial arts!”
Bai Lingxi’s clear eyes flashed with shock. Chi Cangfeng is very terrifying. The fact that he was ranked second in the national examination at the age of fourteen showed how strong he is. But he is still inferior to Lin Xun!
“How does he train?” Many people were filled with disbelief. They all remembered that Lin Xun was nowhere near as strong as he was now compared to when he had defeated Hua Wuyou!
“His body arts, fist technique, cultivation base, fighting skills and means…are all top class. That kid is extraordinary!”
Some figures of the older generation assumed a complicated expression as they inferred something from Lin Xun’s strength.
Who would have thought that such an amazing talent would emerge from the deteriorated Lin Clan?
“Vast Sky Slash!”
Suddenly, Chi Cangfeng let out a furious roar in the arena. His sword erupted in a blaze of light and a beam of sword light slashed down with incredible speed.
Lin Xun’s eyes glinted. At the same time, he drew a deep breath, and rays of azure light flowed around his hand and fingers. Then, he thrust it forward.
Prison Suppressing-Sky Devouring Destruction!
Rumble—
An earth-shattering boom drowned out all noises, and divine brilliance flowed everywhere.
The Azure Sun Sword whimpered as it blasted across the air. At the same time, Chi Cangfeng slammed to the ground, violently coughing up blood.
Lin Xun landed on the ground and stepped on Chi Cangfeng.
Kacha!
The crushing and cracking of bones rang in the air. The audience felt throbbing pain when they heard it. It was unimaginable how Chi Cangfeng felt.
“You want to die!” Chi Cangfeng roared, struggling to get up.
He felt deep shame. He was about to go berserk with anger. A descendant of the high and mighty Chi Clan, a young genius of the Forbidden City, was being trampled on under watchful eyes. How would he have the face to lift his head up in the future?
“Didn’t you say you wanted to kill me? Why can’t you stand a single blow? Young man, it’s very embarrassing to not be able to keep to your words.”
A murderous glint flashed in Lin Xun’s black eyes as he raised his hand to end Chi Cangfeng’s life.
It was then that an invisible force pushed Lin Xun dozens of feet into the distance.
Chief Steward Peng took Chi Cangfeng away from the arena with a gentle wave of his hand.
“Today is Her Majesty’s birthday and no life should be killed today,” Chief Steward Peng reminded Lin Xun.
Although Lin Xun was reluctant to stop, he thought for a moment and said with a smile, “Thank you for reminding me.”
The first match came to an end.
Chi Cangfeng had been severely injured and left in embarrassment. The Chi Family’s people hurriedly took him away.
The outcome astonished everyone. Their gazes changed as they looked at Lin Xun. They had never thought that Chi Cangfeng would lose the duel.
They also had never thought that Lin Xun would be so abnormally strong. He was able to defeat Chi Cangfeng without using any treasure or weapon.
Did Lin Xun not have any treasured weapons?
Impossible!
He was a rune grandmaster, and he had helped the empress repair the Sword of Apocalypse! How would he not have a single treasure in his possession?
Then why did he not use any?
The answer was very simple—He didn’t think Chi Cangfeng was worthy of him bringing out any treasure!
Chi Cangfeng’s defeat undoubtedly proved this!
“That guy is so strong! By the way, is he married?”
“Give up. You have no hope with a person like him.”
“I pity Chi Cangfeng. He achieved second place in the national examination, but Lin Xun defeated him in such a way. His reputation has no doubt been destroyed.”
“Lin Xun is arrogant, but he has true skills and strength.”
Many people spiritedly discussed the duel. Their tone and words showed that their attitude towards Lin Xun had drastically changed.
Hua Wuyou, Hua Wuhen and Song Che stared at Lin Xun with overcast expressions, gritting their teeth with hatred. Even Chi Cangfeng failed to suppress Lin Xun.
“The kid’s performance in the duel will no doubt be watched by the empress and the experts from the Ancient Wasteland Domain…”
Complex emotions swirled in many people’s hearts.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xun didn’t leave the martial arts arena, but shifted his gaze to the Marquis of Rising Sky.
“It’s your turn now.” His indifferent words were like a clap of thunder.
Silence fell over the audience and everyone froze.
What did that guy say? Did I hear it right?! Does he want to fight against the Marquis of Rising Sky after defeating Chi Cangfeng?
What was superiority?
This was!
He was not only mad, but he also kept his promises. His courage alone made many people feel inferior.