King of Ten Thousand Years

The first battle on the Gambling Platform ended so quickly that many people didn’t even have time to react.

Many disciples recalled the scene from three days ago when Dong Hui and Luo Tian first clashed.

At the time, Dong Hui’s ferocious saber strike had been shattered by a single slap from Luo Tian.

Then, Dong Hui was sent flying by a single punch.

Now, it was as if Dong Hui had just replicated his previous failure.

"Looks like Senior Brother Dong was careless again!"

Luo Tian quipped.

"Impossible..."

Dong Hui lay on the ground, his expression dazed and his mind a complete blank.

When Luo Tian had defeated him with a single punch before, Dong Hui had used carelessness as an excuse.

’If we fought again, I would definitely win!’

’But what about now?’

’I was defeated by Luo Tian in the exact same way. Can I still claim I was just being careless again?’

Not even a fool would believe Dong Hui was simply careless a second time.

"What happened? Dong Hui was sent flying by a single punch again!"

"There’s no way Dong Hui would slip up twice in a row. It looks like the kid was holding back last time!"

"He took that attack head-on with his body. The kid’s actually a rare Body Cultivator!"

An uproar erupted from the crowd as everyone began to take Luo Tian seriously.

This kid wasn’t just arrogant; he was the real deal!

"How could this be?"

The Eighth Prince was stunned.

’Even I would most likely lose to Dong Hui.’

’And yet, Luo Tian defeated Dong Hui with ease!’

’Doesn’t that mean if I fought Luo Tian, the outcome would probably be the same for me?’

"Next!"

Luo Tian said indifferently, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

An invisible, oppressive aura seemed to emanate from him, making him appear imposing and unfathomable.

’This kid... I actually misjudged him.’

The Steward at the side shook his head with a smile, giving Luo Tian a look of even greater interest.

"I’ll go!"

A burly man stepped onto the stage. He had a steady aura, and a faint glint of electricity flickered in his eyes.

"My name is Cao San—"

The burly man, Cao San, began to bellow.

"I’m not interested in your name. Make your move."

Luo Tian cut him off.

’After all, too many people were challenging him today; he didn’t have time to remember every single name.’

"Hmph, you’ve got a big mouth. In that case, I won’t waste my breath either!"

Cao San snorted coldly.

His Cultivation was also at the Peak of the Fourth Layer. Daring to take the stage after Dong Hui’s miserable defeat meant he was obviously very confident.

BOOM!

Cao San’s body suddenly swelled to two meters tall. His muscles took on a dark luster as he began to emit the oppressive aura of a terrifying Fierce Beast.

Then, white lightning began to flicker over his palms, letting out a CRACKLE that sent a shiver of fear through the crowd.

"Heh, that kid actually dares to underestimate Cao San!"

"That freak Cao San’s Cultivation doesn’t advance quickly, but his strength is getting more and more terrifying! Half a month ago, he even defeated a disciple at the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer!"

"Cao San cultivates both a Body Refining Technique and a Thunder Dao Skill. He’s definitely the number one expert in the Yunxiao Sect at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Realm Fourth Layer!"

Some of the senior disciples in the crowd murmured among themselves.

The new disciples were unaware of Cao San’s past exploits, but the astonishing aura he now radiated made it clear that he was terrifyingly strong.

KRA-KOOM!

As if transformed into a giant beast of lightning, Cao San charged forward. His massive palm, wreathed in white electricity, swatted toward Luo Tian’s head.

Luo Tian met him with a palm strike of his own.

BAM!

The two palms, both containing terrifying power, collided fiercely, letting out a violent roar.

Both stood their ground, neither taking a single step back as they weathered each other’s attacks.

"Your Body Refining Technique isn’t bad. Your strength can match mine. But I, Cao San, have been in the Lower Sect for three years, and no one has ever dared to fight me up close!"

Cao San laughed, a wide grin spreading across his face.

The moment he finished speaking, the Thunder Power in his palm suddenly erupted and poured into Luo Tian.

BZZZT-CRACKLE!

A dense web of lightning enveloped Luo Tian, and sparks erupted all over his body.

An ordinary cultivator at the Peak of Spirit Sea Realm Four would likely have been defeated by that single palm strike from Cao San!

The combination of Body Refinement and lightning was indeed terrifying, enough to crush any opponent of the same realm in close combat.

However, despite being wreathed in lightning, Luo Tian showed no obvious signs of injury.

His skin glowed with a jade-like cyan luster, and the lightning only left shallow marks on its surface.

In fact, Luo Tian actually looked... comfortable.

"You bastard!"

Cao San flew into a rage. ’Is Luo Tian mocking me?’

"My apologies, but your lightning attack is actually quite comfortable!"

Luo Tian said frankly, a faint smile on his lips.

’The Celestial Furnace Treasure Body possesses both power and defense, with a might approaching the Celestial Level.’

’Furthermore, I’ve discovered my Celestial Furnace Treasure Body has an unexpectedly high resistance to lightning. Perhaps it’s because my pale, jade-like skin is non-conductive, similar to actual jade.’

’Cao San’s lightning attack was about seventy percent neutralized by my Celestial Furnace Treasure Body.’

’The remaining lightning that entered my body had no killing power; it just slightly stimulated my muscles and bones.’

’It feels like an electrotherapy massage. It’s actually a little pleasant.’

"How can this be? How does your Body Refining Technique have such a strong resistance to lightning?"

Cao San couldn’t tell if Luo Tian was genuinely comfortable or just pretending, but it was a fact that the lightning hadn’t caused him any obvious harm.

"Guiyuan Hand!"

Luo Tian launched a counterattack. His palm was covered in a thick, crystalline yellow aura that radiated immense pressure.

He also mobilized his Divine Vein Cold Power.

BAM!

The heavy, glowing-yellow Palm Shadow, carrying a surging wave of cold, struck Cao San head-on.

Cao San’s body shook violently as a layer of frost condensed all over him. He staggered back several steps, his body stiffening as the blood and qi within him roiled.

’He can really take a beating!’

Luo Tian struck out again with his Guiyuan Hand, aiming for Cao San!

A panicked look on his face, Cao San hurriedly threw out a palm of his own to meet Luo Tian’s attack.

This time, he was clearly at a disadvantage.

BAM!

A powerful, cold wind blasted outward, and Cao San retreated several more steps.

WHOOSH!

Luo Tian instantly appeared in front of Cao San.

Cao San’s attacks were powerful, but his speed was his weakness.

WHAP! PTHOO!

The Guiyuan Hand struck out with full force. A chilling Cold Mist enveloped Cao San, whose body went rigid from the cold. He spat out a mouthful of blood as his body tumbled off the platform.

The second battle was over!

The man considered the number one expert in the Yunxiao Sect at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Fourth Layer had been knocked off the stage by Luo Tian in just a few palm strikes!

"Cao San lost!"

"No way... The kid went head-to-head with Cao San and won? Is his physical strength really that terrifying?"

The surrounding senior disciples were shocked.

This new disciple’s strength was simply too much; even Cao San had lost.

"We seem to have forgotten something. This kid earned Ten Thousand Contribution Points during the assessment, which must mean he’s the number one new disciple of this batch!"

a senior disciple suddenly said.

Number one! The word still carried a lot of weight.

Even if this was the worst batch of new disciples the Yunxiao Sect had seen in a century, anyone who could rank first among them couldn’t be all that bad.

"So what if he’s number one among the new disciples?"

a contemptuous voice rang out.

Sun Hongshi slowly walked out and stepped onto the Gambling Platform.

"In front of a senior disciple, even the number one new disciple will be brought to his knees!"

Sun Hongshi declared domineeringly, his eyes seeming to shoot out bolts of electricity, with a soul-piercing gaze.

"Sun Hongshi, the senior disciples have already lost twice. If you lose too, don’t you dare say you know me in the future!"

a senior disciple at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer called out.

"Sun Hongshi won’t lose!"

another senior disciple declared.

They all had great respect for Sun Hongshi.

Three years ago, when Sun Hongshi joined the Sect, he was at the very bottom, his Cultivation only at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Realm First Layer.

Today, he was a prominent figure among those at the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer, having surpassed, one by one, all those who had once stood above him.

Sun Hongshi was the type who was diligent, hardworking, and talented—a man destined for a brilliant future.

"Make your move!"

Facing an opponent at the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer, Luo Tian finally felt a flicker of interest.

WHOOSH!

A sudden gale whipped through the air as Sun Hongshi transformed into a swift shadow, appearing at Luo Tian’s left.

FWOOSH!

He gripped a long spear, thrusting it out like a bolt of lightning in the form of a jet-black serpent.

’A Spirit Level Upper Grade Body Technique, a Spirit Level Upper Grade Martial Skill, and a Middle Grade Treasure Artifact!’

Luo Tian instantly made his assessment.

’Sun Hongshi is well-balanced in all aspects—excellent, even—with no obvious weaknesses.’

True Qi Body Protection!

Luo Tian released a large amount of True Qi, covering his body in a glowing yellow film that flowed around him.

DING-HISS!

Sun Hongshi’s swift and powerful spear thrust pierced Luo Tian’s True Qi Body Protection and struck the Treasure Armor he wore.

This was a Mid Grade Defense Treasure Armor, a spoil of war from when Luo Tian had killed Yan Qing, and its defensive capabilities were excellent.

Combined with the defense of the Celestial Furnace Treasure Body itself, Luo Tian could be said to be completely unharmed after taking Sun Hongshi’s spear thrust head-on.

SHINK! SHINK!

Sun Hongshi thrust his spear twice more, each strike more powerful than the last!

But Luo Tian still relied on his powerful defense to weather the attacks, looking completely at ease.

"Just what kind of Body Refining Technique is that kid cultivating? How is his defense so terrifying?"

"It’s not just a Body Refining Technique. The kid is also wearing a Mid Grade Defense Treasure Armor, and his True Qi seems to be defense-oriented as well... He’s basically a walking Turtle Shell!"

"Looks like Luo Tian plans to use his greatest strength—his defense—to wear Sun Hongshi down!"

The senior disciples in the crowd began to analyze the situation.

Meanwhile, the Ninth Prince, the Eighth Prince, and the other new disciples were utterly bewildered.

’Is defense Luo Tian’s greatest strength?’

’How come we never knew that?’

’During the assessment, Luo Tian relied on his profound Body Technique and brilliant, powerful Sword Skills to slay dozens of geniuses!’

「On the Gambling Platform.」

"What? Is this the extent of your attacks?"

Luo Tian chuckled.

’With my *Celestial Furnace Treasure Body* at First-Layer Great Success and my *Guiyuan True Skill* at Fourth-Layer Great Success, my defense has reached a terrifying level.’

’Adding the Mid Grade Defense Treasure Armor I’m wearing, it would be difficult for even someone at the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer to injure me.’

Now that he had a clear understanding of his own defensive capabilities, ’there’s no need to drag this fight out any longer. It’s time to end it.’

"This next spear will break your defense!"

Sun Hongshi’s face was savage. A black stream of air coiled around his spear, its aura growing more terrifying by the second, making one’s heart tremble.

’But in my eyes,’ Luo Tian thought, ’Sun Hongshi is full of openings right now.’

’Sun Hongshi seems to have assumed I’ll just keep defending, so he’s preparing a killing blow without the slightest bit of caution!’

’Does he really think I won’t attack?’

Luo Tian, who had been on the defensive the whole time, suddenly drew his Wind and Snow Sword. Executing his Perfection Level *Cloud Traveling Step*, he closed in on Sun Hongshi!

"Celestial Star Eighth Technique, Fallen-stars!"

Luo Tian roared. Waves of brilliant Sword Qi light, like stars falling from the night sky, blasted toward Sun Hongshi.

The sword strike resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, emitting a vast and boundless True Sword Dao Intent!

"True Intent!"

Sun Hongshi’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Feeling the immense threat, Sun Hongshi immediately thrust out his long spear.

Because he had attacked in a hurry, the thrust was below his usual standard.

Relying on his Spiritual Sense and his Perfect Realm Body Technique, Luo Tian slightly sidestepped Sun Hongshi’s frontal assault, and then his Sword Light bloomed.

BANG-BOOM!

The sharp, jet-black aurora and the brilliant, dazzling stars clashed in an instant, unleashing a violent shockwave.

Amidst a blurry shockwave of black and white energy, Sun Hongshi’s figure was blasted off the Martial Arts Arena.

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