Slap!!

"Ximen Qing..." Hearing Du Kongpo's words, Xiao Feng's gaze shifted to Ximen Qing, who was outside the arena. Although he was surprised by Du Kongpo's words, he thought about it for a moment and found it natural. He had long suspected Ximen Qing wasn't a good person, given Qi Panjian's 'hatred' for him.

He and Ximen Qing had almost no prior interaction, but he always felt that no one would hate someone without reason. The only time they interacted was when Ximen Qing came over to greet Qi Qingyun, and no one responded, causing him to lose face.

However, at the time, his expression showed no dissatisfaction and no hint of resentment. Now, it seemed his guess was correct: Ximen Qing was a disgusting hypocrite.

He maintained an image of a suave young master in public, but his inner self was much darker than his appearance. He found someone to insult him verbally, forcing him onto the stage, seemingly to make him lose face in front of Qi Qingyun.

If his strength couldn't be measured by the normal Level 10 God Tribulation Realm, then he would be the one utterly humiliated right now. His gaze turned grim. Ximen Qing, you shouldn't have, you shouldn't have insulted Ling'er!

Since you want to play, I'll play with you thoroughly!

"Hmph!" Seeing Du Kongpo reveal the truth, Xiao Feng let out a cold snort. He flicked his right hand, and a surge of Mystic Force flung Du Kongpo out of the arena. Along with the Mystic Force, a slender silver needle flew out, firmly piercing into Du Kongpo's Mystic Veins.

This needle would embed itself deep within his Mystic Veins. Every time he circulated Mystic Force, his Mystic Veins would feel like they were being sliced by a knife. If he tried to force the needle out, his Mystic Force would gradually dissipate.

How could he let Du Kongpo off easy after he insulted his Ling'er!

Watching Du Kongpo sprawled in embarrassment below the stage, Qi Yunlong observed with a cold gaze and announced loudly, "This match... Xiao Feng wins!"

"Xiao Feng becomes the arena master and accepts challenges. If no one challenges him within 3 minutes, he will be considered to have successfully defended his title."

As soon as his voice fell, someone from the Ximen Family leaped up and entered the arena.

The newcomer was a robust man whose eyes revealed disdain. He said, "Ximen Xue is here to learn from Divine Doctor Xiao's superior skills."

"It's Ximen Xue! How did he get up there?"

Xiao Feng gazed at the man who had entered the stage, his suspicions solidifying. He was from the Ximen Family, and... his eyes narrowed. God Spirit Realm? Ximen Qing really thinks highly of me...

Among the spectators, someone also remarked at this moment, "It's said that Ximen Xue recently passed his Lightning Tribulation and became a God Spirit Realm expert. If he goes up to compete, Divine Doctor Xiao will have no chance of winning, no matter what!"

Hearing the crowd's discussion, Ximen Xue raised his head, his face filled with arrogance. He said to Xiao Feng, "Divine Doctor Xiao, I believe you've heard of my name. I have now broken through the Lightning Tribulation and reached the God Spirit Realm. If you feel you cannot contend with me, you can surrender and admit defeat directly."

"After all, Divine Doctor Xiao's 'fear of death and aversion to trouble' is well-known. I don't think anyone will say much. After all, life is more important, isn't it, Xiao... Divine... Doctor?"

Hearing his words, Qi Panjian frowned. This Ximen Xue was truly cunning. He was clearly saying this deliberately!

If he hadn't mentioned "fear of death and aversion to trouble," Xiao Feng surrendering directly when facing a God Spirit Realm expert wouldn't have been inappropriate.

But Xiao Feng already had a reputation for being afraid of death due to his cultivation. Now, Ximen Xue had directly brought up the words "fear of death and aversion to trouble." If he surrendered now, wouldn't it be equivalent to admitting it?

Qi Panjian looked at Xiao Feng with concern.

He himself had broken through to the God Tribulation Realm not long ago, and he knew all too well that fighting was definitely not an option. Because a God Spirit Realm expert, having passed the Lightning Tribulation, represented a qualitative leap. He could feel that he could now completely crush his peak God Tribulation Realm self, even fighting ten of them wouldn't be a problem.

He had always known Xiao Feng was powerful, but... even if Xiao Feng, having stayed in the God Tribulation Realm for so long, had profound Mystic Force and could instantly defeat Du Kongpo, who was at Level 10 of the God Tribulation Realm, he was definitely no match for a God Spirit Realm expert!

He hadn't passed the Lightning Tribulation. This qualitative leap was something he simply couldn't overcome!

However, Xiao Feng's next words made Qi Panjian's jaw drop.

"Ximen Xue?" Xiao Feng feigned confusion, then suddenly seemed to realize, saying, "Oh... I've heard of him. Of course, I've heard of him..."

"Ximen Xue, if I recall correctly, isn't he that dog... of Ximen Qing, as the rumors say?"

After speaking, he asked Ximen Xue uncertainly, "Did I remember correctly?"

Although his voice was gentle, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

When his words fell on Ximen Xue's ears, his face instantly turned ashen. Veins bulged on his body. If Xiao Feng had said anything else, his reaction wouldn't have been so intense.

The reason for his intense reaction now was that Xiao Feng was actually correct. His status in the family was low, and he had always done Ximen Qing's bidding, being ordered around by him... He himself felt like he was just a dog to Ximen Qing, no, perhaps he wasn't even Ximen Qing's dog...

But even though he thought so in his heart, he was still working for Ximen Qing. Who dared to say such things about him openly!

And Xiao Feng... a mere trash who hadn't even dared to break through to the God Tribulation Realm, how dare he speak to him like that!

"Brother Xiao, you should just surrender quickly. It's not embarrassing..." Qi Panjian urged anxiously from below the arena.

He couldn't fathom why Xiao Feng would say such a thing. He had initially thought Xiao Feng would say something very wise... something that could perfectly resolve this dilemma.

After all, in his impression, Xiao Feng had always been clever since childhood. Why was he suddenly so muddled now?

"Yes, Divine Doctor Xiao, you should just admit defeat. There's no shame in it..."

It wasn't just Qi Panjian; some of the spectators were also worried for Xiao Feng.

They couldn't understand why Divine Doctor Xiao, instead of surrendering, would insult Ximen Xue, who was a God Spirit Realm expert.

Even if Xiao Feng had easily crushed Du Kongpo, who was at the same level, with his Level 10 God Tribulation Realm cultivation... the difference between God Spirit Realm and God Tribulation Realm wasn't just about Mystic Force; it was a difference in realms!

Angering Ximen Xue like this, if he didn't surrender, he would surely have his dignity trampled by Ximen Xue. It would be better to surrender now. Although it would be embarrassing, it was better than having his face thoroughly crushed.

"Hmph..." At this moment, someone in the crowd suddenly said, "Didn't you hear what Du Kongpo said? It was Ximen Qing who instigated him, deliberately insulting Divine Doctor Xiao with words, and then forcing Divine Doctor Xiao onto the stage to humiliate him... I reckon Ximen Xue's appearance this time was also at his instigation."

As soon as this person spoke, the crowd believed Du Kongpo's words a bit more.

And the discussions of the crowd, without exception, reached Ximen Qing's ears. His elegant face twitched slightly. That incompetent fool!

On the stage, Ximen Xue, whose face was ashen, suddenly seemed to think of something amusing. His dark expression gradually subsided, and a peculiar smile appeared on his lips. "It seems Divine Doctor Xiao is unwilling to surrender... I've long heard that Divine Doctor Xiao is a rare genius of our Flowing Wind City, appearing once in ten thousand years. You truly have pride."

"However, it might be a bit inappropriate for me to fight Divine Doctor Xiao with my God Spirit Realm strength. So, how about this..."

As he spoke, he slowly placed one arm behind his back and said leisurely, "Divine Doctor Xiao is a genius. If I were to deliberately suppress my realm to compete with you, I think... it would be an insult to the word 'genius' and tarnish Divine Doctor Xiao."

"Thus, I will only use one arm. If Divine Doctor Xiao can force me to use both arms, then I will consider Divine Doctor Xiao the winner. How about it?"

Xiao Feng: "..."

"He's talking nonsense, Xiao Feng, don't listen to him. How can giving up one hand possibly bridge the gap between the God Tribulation Realm and the God Spirit Realm?" Qi Panjian scoffed upon hearing Ximen Xue's words.

"Exactly, Divine Doctor Xiao, don't listen to him. He's deliberately trying to insult you. Why don't you just concede?"

Facing someone in the God Tribulation Realm, offering to fight with one hand was utterly useless. It was clear he was intentionally trying to humiliate Xiao Feng.

To insult someone, you must first praise them.

Xiao Feng's words had severely struck a nerve with Ximen Xue. Having been instructed by Ximen Qing, he was determined to thoroughly humiliate Xiao Feng.

However, at this moment, he felt that a one-sided crushing victory would be too boring. He wanted to use only one hand... to utterly ravage him!

He wanted Xiao Feng to understand the vast difference between them, to feel the gap between the God Spirit Realm and the God Tribulation Realm, and to the point where he couldn't even utter the word 'lose'!

Seeing Xiao Feng's prolonged silence, Ximen Xue provocatively asked, "Divine Doctor Xiao, you're not... scared, are you?"

This question completely sealed Xiao Feng's retreat. If he wasn't even willing to fight with one hand, let alone concede, what else could it be but fear?

At this moment, Qi Yunlong looked towards Xiao Feng and asked, "What are your thoughts? The competition is ruthless. You can still concede now if you wish..."

His words carried a slight tone of advice.

"He's already offered me a handicap, so what reason do I have to refuse?" Xiao Feng replied calmly.

"No, Xiao Feng, you don't understand the power of the God Spirit Realm. You should just concede quickly. Your life is more important than your pride," Qi Panjian urged anxiously.

Hearing his son's words, Qi Yunlong frowned slightly. However, he subtly glanced at Qi Qingyun. Seeing that she showed no reaction, he announced loudly, "Since both sides have agreed, the match... begins!"

As the match began, Ximen Xue did not immediately attack Xiao Feng like Du Kongpo. Instead, he placed his left hand behind his back, casually extended the five fingers of his right hand, and said contemptuously, "I thought you would have conceded immediately. It seems you have a lot of confidence in your own strength, but that's okay... I will show you what a gap truly is!"

"Heh..." Xiao Feng sneered, "I'm suddenly wondering, why would Ximen Qing choose you as his dog?"

"You don't even know how to bark properly. Are you worse than a dog in Ximen Qing's eyes?"

As his words fell, the crowd erupted in uproar. He dared to provoke Ximen Xue? Wasn't he afraid of being beaten to death!

Ximen Xue's relaxed expression instantly turned ashen upon hearing Xiao Feng's words. He was right again... But how dare he!

A sinister glint appeared in his eyes. He hesitated no longer...

BOOM—!

With a muffled explosion, the stage beneath his feet instantly sank, and dense cracks appeared. His Mystic Force was mobilized in an instant, and in the blink of an eye, he was within ten feet of Xiao Feng.

He unleashed the full pressure of his God Spirit Realm, forcefully bearing down on Xiao Feng. Then, he drew back his right arm like a taut bowstring.

He had already decided to give him a resounding slap, to slap his face and let him know that there were always greater powers beyond his comprehension!

To let him know who he couldn't afford to provoke!

At this moment, he had already closed to within three feet of Xiao Feng... Seeing Xiao Feng "unable to move" under his pressure, a wild joy spread across his face. He drew back his bow-like right arm and fiercely swung it towards Xiao Feng's fair and handsome face!

The spectators in the stands turned their heads away, unable to bear witnessing such a brutal scene.

"Hiss..." Observing Xiao Feng standing frozen in place, Qi Panjian gasped. "He must be scared stiff, right? That's a full-power palm strike from the God Spirit Realm. He'll be slapped to death!"

He looked at Qi Qingyun beside him and said earnestly, "Why don't you go save him? Otherwise, I feel like Brother Xiao is going to be slapped to death."

Qi Qingyun: "..."

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Xiao Feng, who was "standing stunned" on the stage. She did not respond.

After she returned to Flowing Wind City and met Xiao Feng in the Dragon's Roar Mountain Range, discussing the Mystic Dao Assembly, she had been observing the fist imprints he had left on that stone tablet, as if he were self-harming. It was then that she knew—his strength definitely surpassed the first level of the God Spirit Realm...

"Whoosh—"

Ximen Xue's slap descended fiercely, but the sensation was completely different from what he had imagined. It felt... like hitting air.

Suddenly, Ximen Xue's eyes widened instantly because Xiao Feng had actually... "vanished"!

After a moment of stunned disbelief, he reacted... It was an afterimage! It must have been an afterimage!

But... why couldn't he sense Xiao Feng's aura at all!

However, he didn't have time to ponder this further. His full-power palm strike had directly hit empty air. Coupled with his left hand behind his back, his body's balance was instantly thrown off...

Just as he was trying to regain his balance, a fleeting glimpse in his peripheral vision caught sight of a slender palm striking from his left... and this palm grew larger and larger until it obscured his vision...

"Slap!"

Suddenly, an extremely loud and crisp slap echoed in everyone's ears.

"Ah..."

Accompanied by Ximen Xue's scream, a mist of blood suddenly burst in the air. His face was contorted by Xiao Feng's palm strike.

"Thump—"

"Thump—"

He was sent flying, rolling several times. The tracks of his roll were marked by intermittent blood, mixed with white crystalline substances...

"Waa... waa..."

Ximen Xue struggled to stand up, emitting a sound like weeping. He raised his head and looked at Xiao Feng, his expression vacant and lost...

Witnessing this scene, the crowd remained stunned for a long time. Then, after a few more breaths, a thunderous discussion erupted.

"Hiss... This, how is this possible!" Someone in the crowd subconsciously covered their jaw and exclaimed in shock.

"He actually sent Ximen Xue flying with a single palm strike. Isn't Divine Doctor Xiao in the God Tribulation Realm? How could he... do that?!"

Hissing sounds continued to erupt, expressing astonishment at Xiao Feng's strength and also the unbearable sight of Ximen Xue's tragic facial injury!

His face was contorted, his jaw was dislocated, and he couldn't even speak...

"Tsk tsk tsk..." Xiao Feng shook his numb right hand and taunted, "Your skin is so thin... it's nothing like the act you put on, which could reach the heavens!"