Overlord of the Wilderness

Chapter 562: Chapter 535: Arrogant, Very Arrogant

“ROAR!”

Seeing Zhaang Ye’s terrifying momentum, Beibing Feng immediately took the initiative to strike first. Amid a great roar, a profound Array suddenly formed, appearing in the void.

“Array, Scorching Sun Array!”

Following Beibing Feng’s low chant, a radiant Array shot toward Zhaang Ye. This dazzling Array was none other than the immensely powerful Scorching Sun Array.

When the Scorching Sun Array was active, it generated astonishingly high temperatures. This terrifying heat could easily melt Profound Iron into a liquid state or even burn an entire mountain peak to stone dust. If a person were touched by this Array, their entire body would ignite like a torch, burning so fiercely that not even bones would remain!

SWISH!

As Beibing Feng made his move, Zhaang Ye did as well. Zhaang Ye’s method of attack was simple. He brandished the Broken Wave Saber in his hand and suddenly unleashed a strike!

BOOM!

A powerful Sword Gang struck squarely atop the Scorching Sun Array. Hit by the Sword Gang, the Scorching Sun Array instantly erupted with dazzling light, like a sun had suddenly appeared over the Barbaric Land. The terrifying heat scorched the ground crimson red as searing tongues of flame shot out in all directions, frightening the young powerhouses below the arena into a hasty retreat!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Before Beibing Feng’s terrified eyes, Zhaang Ye ferociously swung his saber, unleashing four consecutive strikes. Four terrifying Sword Gangs slammed viciously into the Scorching Sun Array. Before this immensely powerful Array could fully unleash its might, it was forcefully shattered by Zhaang Ye’s Sword Gangs!

‘To be able to unleash such a powerful Saber Technique under the pressure of the Great Heaven-Sealing Array! This Zhaang Ye… such immense strength! Such brutal methods. Beibing Feng is in danger!’

Seeing Zhaang Ye shatter the Scorching Sun Array, the young powerhouses like Ba Xiongfei, Jade Fox, and Yue Changsheng all stood up in unison, their expressions grim!

After shattering the Array in four strikes, Zhaang Ye had finally won himself an opportunity to attack. With a tremor of his body, he took a single step that covered three zhang, raised a fist, and viciously threw a punch toward Beibing Feng!

Seeing Zhaang Ye’s fist hurtling toward him, Beibing Feng’s expression changed drastically. His hands traced two profound arcs, blocking Zhaang Ye’s terrifying punch.

“BOOM!”

With a thunderous crash, Zhaang Ye’s blow forcefully knocked Beibing Feng back three steps, a trickle of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth. He had just regained his footing when Zhaang Ye’s second punch arrived!

BOOM!

This punch was even heavier than the first. Under its force, Beibing Feng was slammed backward so hard he was driven into a fissure in the ground, and he coughed up a wild spray of blood, nearly passing out!

‘He’s still not dead after all that!’ Zhaang Ye’s killing intent flared. He was about to step forward and deliver a final punch to kill Beibing Feng. Just then, Beibing Feng finally came to his senses and hastily shouted, “Stop! I surrender!”

Hearing Beibing Feng surrender, Zhaang Ye had no choice but to suppress his killing intent and retract his fist.

“PHEW!”

The young powerhouses below the arena finally let out a collective breath. The battle between Zhaang Ye and Beibing Feng had been too thrilling, too tense. After watching this brutal fight, the two hundred-plus young powerhouses finally understood just how powerful and terrifying the combat prowess of the top young powerhouses was.

Zhaang Ye slowly walked down from the arena, greeted by a sea of terrified gazes. Almost none of the young powerhouses dared to meet his eyes.

Master Qianjian nodded at Zhaang Ye and said, “Very good, very good. Zhaang Ye, your combat ability has far exceeded my expectations. You have done very well.”

Master Qianjian was a Supreme Elder of the Green Cloud Sect. He was usually a man of few words, let alone one to praise others. For him to break his habit and praise Zhaang Ye repeatedly, it was clear he was extremely satisfied with Zhaang Ye’s performance.

Seeing Zhaang Ye step down from the arena, Yue Changsheng stood up and said arrogantly, “Zhaang Ye, I will give you two Hours to recuperate. After you’re finished, I will challenge you.”

“BOOM!”

Hearing Yue Changsheng challenge Zhaang Ye, the young powerhouses present grew excited. The previous battle had already been incredibly spectacular. Yue Changsheng’s combat power was likely no worse than Beibing Feng’s—he might even be slightly stronger. A battle between him and Zhaang Ye was bound to be magnificent!

Zhaang Ye raised an eyebrow, just about to speak.

Suddenly, another person stood up—it was Ba Xiongfei. Ba Xiongfei laughed heartily and said, “Excellent, excellent! Since Brother Yue has challenged first, then I, Ba Xiongfei, will be the third challenger! Zhaang Ye, after you fight Yue Changsheng, I, Ba Xiongfei, will challenge you. I hope you won’t disappoint me!”

“BOOM!”

The young powerhouses in attendance grew even more excited. Two young powerhouses challenging Zhaang Ye in a row—this was one great show after another, a relentless wave of action. Just the thought of it was thrilling.

A glint flickered in Zhaang Ye’s eyes. He had intentionally taken the ninth seat to avoid trouble so he could focus his full attention on exploring the Sword Monarch Ruins. He never expected that even after taking the ninth seat, Ba Xiongfei and Yue Changsheng would still jump out to challenge him! This wasn’t a challenge; it was a blatant provocation!

‘Fine, fine, fine! I was originally planning to settle the score with you in the Sword Monarch Ruins. Since you’ve both jumped out now, I won’t be polite anymore!’ Zhaang Ye quickly made up his mind.

Zhaang Ye met the gazes of the two young powerhouses and laughed loudly, “Excellent, excellent! Since Brother Ba and Brother Yue think so highly of me, then I, Zhaang Ye, will certainly see this through to the end!”

“WOW!”

The young powerhouses let out a collective gasp of admiration. The nine great young powerhouses were all famous and influential figures, holding great renown even among the experts of the older generation. Zhaang Ye was not yet thirty, yet he showed no fear in the face of two of them. Such boldness was truly captivating and commanded admiration.

“SWISH!”

Zhaang Ye flashed back to his seat, casually tossed a few Elixirs into his mouth, then took out several dozen Top-grade Essence Stones and began to heal his internal injuries.

In the fight against Beibing Feng, Zhaang Ye had consumed a great deal of Celestial River Righteous Qi, and his Meridians and bones had been damaged by the immense pressure. However, Zhaang Ye’s physique was extraordinary. His body, having been tempered by three kinds of Ancient Power, was not easily injured, and even when it was, his recovery speed was exceptionally fast.

After reaching the True Dao Fourth Layer, Zhaang Ye’s speed of absorbing Heaven and Earth Essence had increased significantly. As he absorbed the Essence Stones and Elixirs, his internal injuries healed rapidly, and his Celestial River Righteous Qi was also quickly replenished.

While recovering from his injuries, Zhaang Ye quietly contemplated the Wind Realm and his state at the True Dao Fourth Layer Realm. After his Wind Realm had reached Minor Achievement, Zhaang Ye had comprehended many new Profound Mysteries, and all sorts of wonderful ideas were appearing in his mind. And after his Cultivation entered the True Dao Fourth Layer, Zhaang Ye felt an even closer connection to the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, and the Celestial River Righteous Qi within his body had become much more vigorous.

“SWISH!”

While Zhaang Ye was recuperating with his eyes closed, a figure suddenly appeared on the arena. It was the young powerhouse from the Green Cloud Sect, Taishu Gang.

Taishu Gang stood in the center of the arena, his gaze locked firmly on Ba Xiongfei. He said in a deep voice, “Ba Xiongfei, get down here! Taishu Gang of the Green Cloud Sect challenges you!”

“HAHAHAHAHA!”

Ba Xiongfei let out a long laugh. His figure suddenly blurred and he took a single step forward. This one step crossed a thousand zhang of space, taking him directly from Sunset Peak to the center of the arena. What was strange was that Ba Xiongfei’s step did not feel abrupt at all; it was like flowing clouds and moving water, exuding an indescribable sense of leisure and ease!

All who could participate in the Young Masters’ Evaluation Convention were experts in their own right. Seeing Ba Xiongfei’s display, all the young powerhouses present wore expressions of astonishment.

An expert’s skill is known with a single move. This simple step from Ba Xiongfei had already reached the Realm of turning complexity into simplicity! The strength he displayed shocked the young powerhouses present to their core!

Taishu Gang’s pupils contracted slightly before he regained his composure. He dared to challenge Ba Xiongfei, so naturally, he had his own trump cards. Although the strength Ba Xiongfei displayed was profound and unfathomable, it was not enough to shake his confidence.

Daoist Master Shuiyue instructed the two to take their positions, then announced, “The second challenge match begins!”

Daoist Master Shuiyue’s voice had just fallen when the two young powerhouses on the arena struck simultaneously. They both unleashed earth-shattering auras at the same time. The two massive auras collided violently in the center of the arena, creating a cataclysmic roar. The entire arena, and even the entire Sunset Secret Realm, trembled for a moment!

“BANG!”

After the massive noise, both young powerhouses retreated three steps. A faint golden light emanated from Ba Xiongfei’s body as he stood tall like a lion, while a flush of red appeared on Taishu Gang’s face. It was clear that Taishu Gang had suffered a slight disadvantage in the earlier clash.

“HAHAHAHAHA!”

Ba Xiongfei let out a heaven-shaking laugh and said, “Taishu Gang, you actually dare to challenge me! Today, I will defeat you within twenty moves! Are you ready?”

“HISS!”

Hearing Ba Xiongfei’s bold declaration, the young powerhouses below the arena all sucked in a sharp breath of cold air. Taishu Gang was, after all, one of the nine great young powerhouses. For Ba Xiongfei to claim he would defeat him within twenty moves was the height of arrogance! This was tantamount to completely disregarding Taishu Gang and the Green Cloud Sect!

A trace of anger flashed in Taishu Gang’s eyes. He said in a low voice, “Ba Xiongfei, you talk big! We’ll have to fight to see who wins and who loses this battle!”

Ba Xiongfei laughed again. “Among the Green Cloud Sect’s younger generation, only Qi Qingle is worth mentioning. The rest of you, in my eyes, are nothing but clay chickens and pottery dogs—utterly worthless! Today, I’ll defeat you, Taishu Gang, first, and then I’ll defeat Zhaang Ye!”

The entire venue fell silent.

The young powerhouses present all stared intently at Ba Xiongfei, the same thought flashing through their minds: ‘Arrogant. Incredibly arrogant! He’s just too damn arrogant!’

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First update of the day!

—-(To be continued.