The Left-Eyed Celestial Emperor
Chapter 117 – Start Challenge
Princess Yun Mengxiang and Zhao Feng walked back together. On the way, Princess Yun Mengxiang laughed and her attitude changed drastically.
Zhao Feng looked at the Princess strangely.
Ever since they entered the Clan, this Princess had made others feel humble with her charm, beauty, and identity. He would not look at Zhao Feng more than before, but now it was different.
The experience back then made Princess Yun Mengxiang realize that the young man in front of her was probably a genius that she could not miss. He seemed to be seeing the resurrection of the future prodigies, becoming the new star of the Pill world.
Being the Cloud Country's Princess, her eyes surpassed those of other outer disciples. He clearly knew what a good pill expert meant to the Clan.
If the Clan had many talented pill makers and had sufficient resources, more high-quality pills would be created, which would cause the Clan's strength to increase.
If he could concoct this pill making the genius in front of him to work for the King, the future was unimaginable.
The only problem was that Zhao Feng maintained a normal attitude, he did not have good feelings towards the Princess, but he did not want to offend her at the same time. The Cloud Country is its home country.
Yun Mengxiang sighed, he knew that his first impression was not good, but he still would not give up easily because a good pill maker was very important to the King.
Soon, the two returned to the Outer Clan Hall. Many people knew that Zhao Feng's newly-entered disciple was challenging Ji Fengyun today, so they all put down their work and came to watch.
Seeing Zhao Feng and Yun Mengxiang walking together, the nearby disciples, especially the ones who had just entered, were all dumbfounded.
“When Zhao Feng gathered with the Princess?”
Some of the outer disciples felt extraordinary.
Everyone was already used to the coldness of the Princess and other than people like Xiao Sun and Liu Yue’er, she did not really talk to anyone else.
Zhao Feng soon arrived at the stage where the battle would be conducted. This stage was close to the residence of the substitute inner disciples. The substitute inner disciples all had their own pages and they received better care and resources.
Once one became a substitute disciple, they did not need to work like other outer disciples.
The stage was made of special pure black stone and its hardness was several times stronger than steel. Martial Masters would have difficulty even to damage it.
Whenever the substitute inner disciple was challenged, this place would be extremely crowded. Zhao Feng looked at some familiar figures like Xiao Sun, Liu Yue’er, Chen Feng.
Immediately, the challenged one, Ji Fengyun, had also arrived. This kind of battle had always been ignored by Deacon or Vice Deacon and the person who oversaw the battle today was Deacon Qiu.
The new disciples were all familiar with him because Deacon Qiu had led everyone through the examination, but it seemed that not only was there one person challenging the substitute inner disciple.
“First battle, ‘Wang Yang, vs substitute inner disciple’ Xia Yundong ‘.”
Deacon Qiu's resounding voice resounded for several miles and the crowd calmed down.
Yawl! Yawl!
Two figures that released powerful auras landed on the stage.
On the stage, two young men faced each other.
One of them was Xiao Yundong, ranked 20th and the other was the challenger, Wang Yang.
Both of them had both reached the half-step Rise Realm and their auras were even stronger than the First Guard.
“Battle of Nature Rise half step!”
Zhao Fengs heart trembled. Nan Gongfan and Yang Qingshan were both focused on fighting.
Shua! Shua!
Two figures flying in the air created explosions everywhere they went.
The energy from the Half-step Ascending Realm would tear those who were at rank 8 of the Consolidated Realm into shreds.
The martial arts used by both of them were Low-grade Mortal skills, which were equivalent to Sacred martial arts.
The Sword Whistling in the Sky!
The substitute inner disciple, Xia Yundong, was pierced with his sword and the wind ripples became blades that enveloped the opponent. At this moment, a sharp whistling sound echoed in the ears of those watching and those of the 8th and 9th rank of the Consolidated Realm felt nauseous.
“Such power can be used in Consolidated Realm?”
“Difference between Nature Rise half step and rank 9 is too big.”
The hearts of the outer disciples trembled as they looked at the substitute inner disciples respectfully.
Of the outer disciples, the top 20 were elites. Those who challenged substitute core disciples had to be at the Half-step Rise Realm to have a chance of winning. There were obviously people who won with a top 9 ranking. But in the last 2 years, the top 20 were almost at the Half-step Ascending Realm.
The substitute inner disciple Xia Yundong always held the lead and every move he made would force the opponent to retreat. About 40-50 fifty steps later, Wang Yang was finally defeated.
Not many people focused on this battle as the results were not surprising, but after watching this battle, the new outer disciples finally realized how frightening the disciples in surrogates were.
Xiao Sun's face was pale and when he thought about how he would challenge the substitute inner disciple, cold sweat ran down his face. If he were to face Xia Yundong, he would be defeated in 10 steps, he did not even have the confidence that he could defeat Wang Yang.
“Too strong, Bei Moi was only this strong before she left.”
Nan Gongfan and Yang Qingshan looked at each other and they could not help but worry about Zhao Feng.
Xia Yundong was only ranked 20th, it was hard to imagine how strong Ji Fengyun, who was ranked 13th.
Thinking up to here, Nan Gongfan and Yang Qingshan's last hopes for Zhao Feng were extinguished.
The first battle had ended and now, it was the second battle.
Not many people were interested in the first battle because the strength of the two were similar and they were both old disciples so they were used to their skills. But the challenger for the second battle was only at rank 8 of the Consolidated Realm.
Challenges like this have not been seen in the last ten years. It could be said that instead of everyone coming to watch the fight, they were here to see how the young man would become a laughingstock.
“Second battle, Zhao Feng challenged substitute inner disciple Ji Fengyun.” Deacon Qiu announced.
As soon as his words were done, the crowd below started laughing and whistling.
“Shut!”
Deacon Qiu gave a cold hmph and pressure befalling the outer disciples like an avalanche.
The Ascending Realm was like a mountain that made the outer disciples below feel as if they were ants.
The crowd immediately fell silent.
The group of outer disciples finally understood how powerful they were from the Rise Realm.
Under the gazes of many people, the two figures appeared on the stage.
Ji Fengyun was ranked 13th and her fame was much greater than Xiao Yundong. The difference between each disciple rank in a substitute was not great, but there were 7 places between 13 and 20! This gap cannot be ignored!
Seeing the strength of Xiao Yundong, even Nan Gongfan and Yang Qingshan had lost hope for Zhao Feng.
The boy surnamed Zhao, I admire your courage to challenge me.
Ji Fengyun stood on the stage in a carefree manner, but no one thought she was arrogant!
The half-step Rise Realm could easily destroy a cultivator at rank 8 of the Consolidated Realm with one hand and Zhao Fengs cultivation had not even reached the peak of rank 8.
“Brother Zhao ..”
Yang Qingshan's hands clenched with guilt and helplessness.
Because he was Zhao Feng challenging Ji Fengyun. And at this moment, looking at Zhao Feng under a mocking gaze, he felt pain.
Nan Gongfan also lowered his head. Although he might not be on good terms with Zhao Feng, the enmity between them had dissipated by now.
Under the stage, Xiao Sun and his comrades had ridicule and sympathy in their eyes. Even Liu Yue’er who disliked Zhao Feng had reluctance and sympathy in her eyes.
“Maybe this is the only way he walks to ‘true path’ and focus only on pill making.” Yun Mengxiang thought in his heart.
…… ..
Onstage.
“It will be very troublesome..”.
Zhao Feng faced the strongest opponent he had faced so far. At this moment, he felt his inner strength and blood circulate better due to the pressure.
“Son, what if I only use one hand and if you can win, then.” Ji Fengyun stood up confidently while smiling playfully.
Horses Flowing! Smoking Transparent Step!
In an instant, Zhao Feng disappeared from Ji Fengyun's sight.
The latter's voice suddenly stopped as he felt a piercing sound coming from behind him. The crowd broke into discussions, most of them had not even seen Zhao Feng's figure.
Zhao Fengs Transparent Smoking Step had reached the peak level and after joining the Flowing Wind Position, it had reached an entirely new level.
