Chapter 134: Chapter 134: The Contest Begins
"You... are worth fighting!"
Such arrogant words coming from Li Peiyi surprised everyone, especially Qin Ya. He knew Li Peiyi’s battle-hungry habits were acting up again.
"Oh? Miss Li, do you know who this person before you is?"
Just then, Nangong Luoyu’s voice was heard. Li Peiyi replied, "I don’t. But he’s very strong—much stronger than I am right now."
To Li Peiyi, Qin Ya was her greatest challenge, but not her only one. In fact, in her mind, every expert in the world would eventually become someone for her to challenge. It was a crazy thought, but an undeniably thrilling one.
"That’s only natural," Nangong Luoyu said with a faint smile. "Su Chang, the strongest of the Su Family’s younger generation. His cultivation is at Earth Element Realm Perfection, but his combat prowess is no less than that of a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist. Two years ago, in Liu Mountain of Liuxia County, he slew one Celestial Essence Realm expert and twenty-one Earth Element Martial Artists.
One year ago, you secretly left home to train, and you were ambushed by two Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artists. In the end, one of them was killed and the other was injured, while you yourself remained completely unharmed. Am I correct?"
As she finished, Nangong Luoyu turned her gaze to Su Chang and smiled faintly.
HISS...
Most of the Martial Artists present were utterly shocked.
They never imagined Su Chang’s combat prowess was so terrifying. An Earth Element Martial Artist slaying a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist, and without suffering any harm himself... Frightening!
Everyone present was a Martial Artist, so they naturally understood the gap between the Earth Element Realm and the Celestial Essence Realm. They asked themselves, if they were ambushed by two Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artists, forget about killing them—even escaping would be impossible.
Yet, Su Chang had managed to kill one of them. The thought made them feel a little dejected. Compared to him, Su Chang was the one who truly seemed like a peerless prodigy!
Su Chang smiled faintly and said, "Heh, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s mostly true. I didn’t expect the Princess’s intelligence network to be so outstanding. However, you did get one thing wrong. The number one of the Su Family’s younger generation?"
After speaking, Su Chang turned his gaze to a young man in a gray robe calmly sipping wine not far away. This young man had profound eyes and an imposing aura. Su Chang said, "To say nothing of others, Su Ming is no weaker than I am."
Hearing this, the aloof young man frowned and said coolly, "Pardon me, but I left the Su Family years ago. I can’t be considered a member of the Su Family. The title of the Su Family’s number one of the younger generation belongs to you and you alone."
Su Chang gave a wry smile. "You still can’t forgive the family?"
"The Su Family and I have long since parted ways. There’s nothing to forgive or not forgive. Everything was decided long ago," Su Ming said indifferently.
Hearing this, Su Chang shook his head and didn’t press the matter further.
By now, the banquet had been going on for some time. A stern-faced young man stood up, and with a flash of his Body Technique, he landed on the arena in the middle of the lake. He glanced around and said, "The Martial Tower Banquet is held for the purpose of sparring. Allow me to get the ball rolling. Who will come up and offer me some guidance?"
"Heh, what’s your hurry, Young Master Guu?"
Lu Chen said with a slow smile, then turned to Yao Qingming. "Every Martial Tower Banquet has generous prizes. I wonder what Master Yao has prepared for this year."
"Haha, I’m afraid my humble little prize won’t be worthy of Young Master Lu’s notice." Yao Qingming smiled slightly. With a raise of his hand, a sword appeared before him. "This longsword is named Vermilion. It is a Sixth-Grade Profound Soldier. It fought alongside me in my younger days, but I no longer have a use for it. So today, I’ll offer it up as the grand prize."
The Vermilion longsword was crimson from hilt to tip, about three feet six inches long and two fingers wide. A blood groove was carved down its center, and it radiated a sharp, extraordinary aura.
"A fine sword," Su Chang said with a faint smile.
"It is indeed a fine sword." A look of admiration flashed in Li Peiyi’s eyes. She primarily cultivated the Sword Dao. Although cultivation was fundamental, the allure of a good sword to a swordsman was immense.
"Haha, that sword is mine!" Seeing this, a young man with a longsword on his back laughed heartily, and with a leap, he landed on the arena. He looked at Young Master Guu and declared, "Guu Chengkong, that sword is mine! You’re guaranteed to lose."
Guu Chengkong’s eyebrow twitched. "How arrogant. Hann Feng, I don’t know if your Sword Dao has improved, but your attitude has certainly gotten a lot more conceited."
It seemed the two of them were not on good terms.
"Ha! We’ll see if it’s arrogance after we fight."
"Then... let’s fight!"
With that, the two wasted no more words and began to fight.
Both of their cultivation levels were in the Earth Element Realm, making them evenly matched. Guu Chengkong specialized in a Fist Technique that was incredibly fierce and powerful. Each punch he threw was like a stampeding herd of cattle, the force of it creating sonic booms in the air. Hann Feng, despite his arrogant personality, had a Swordsmanship that leaned toward Qingling; it was very fast, and he didn’t fall behind in the slightest.
"Not bad. The strength of these two places them among the top tier of the Imperial Capital’s younger generation. One’s Fist Technique is domineering and powerful, and it even contains a kind of Great Trend. Hann Feng’s Swordsmanship is very fast; it must be the Wind’s Great Trend." Watching the two fight on the arena, Su Chang commented with a slight smile.
"Brother Su is correct. Such sharp perception truly earns Luox Yu’s admiration," Nangong Luoyu said with a slight smile. She then looked toward Qin Ya, a peculiar look in her eyes, and said, "I wonder if Teacher Qin has a different opinion."
Qin Ya stated coolly, "It’s not so much an opinion. Guu Chengkong has lost."
As soon as he said this, everyone looked at the arena. They saw that after throwing a punch, Guu Chengkong had revealed an opening. Hann Feng seized the opportunity, thrusting his sword forward. A splash of crimson flew through the air. Staring at the bloody gash on his arm, Guu Chengkong snorted coldly. "Hmph. This round, you win."
Nangong Luoyu and the others were rather surprised. She asked, "Teacher Qin, how did you see that coming? Their strengths were so similar, it was hard to judge."
Qin Ya looked at Su Chang. "Brother Su should be able to see it."
Su Chang nodded with a smile. "That’s right. Guu Chengkong’s moves are wide and sweeping. Although they can overwhelm finesse with brute force, they consume too much True Essence. Hann Feng seemed to be attacking the whole time, but he was actually just wearing down Guu Chengkong’s True Essence. He was waiting for him to reveal an opening, then he defeated him in a single blow. Heh, that Hann Feng may seem arrogant, but he’s actually quite a schemer."
After hearing Su Chang’s explanation, everyone came to a sudden realization. Their admiration for both Su Chang and Qin Ya grew, and they thought to themselves, ’As expected of the most outstanding monstrous geniuses in the Imperial Capital. Their perception is on another level compared to ordinary people.’
After that, several more people went up to fight Hann Feng, but they were all defeated. After a while, Hann Feng had already won four consecutive matches, which was quite an impressive record.
"Is there anyone else who wishes to offer me guidance!"
After consuming an Elixir to restore his stamina and True Essence, Hann Feng stood on the arena, full of vigor, and proclaimed.
Just then, Li Peiyi stood up. Her figure flickered, and she arrived on the arena. Looking at Hann Feng, she stated coolly, "Li Peiyi. I have come to request your guidance."
