Let's Test Actual Combat

Many people questioned the situation, and some discussed it privately. Even the Clan Elder of the Tao Clan were stunned. Some of them, who were quite knowledgeable, had considered the possibility that Tao Yunxiao might be surpassed by Yi Yun, but they never expected that he would be surpassed by such a large margin.

The difference between Profound Tier Fifth Grade and Yellow Tier Eighth Grade is like heaven and earth!

"How could this be? I don't believe it!"

Among the crowd, there was one person, like a volcano about to erupt.

This person was Lian Chengyu. Of everyone present, Lian Chengyu was the most shocked. "He's Profound Tier Fifth Grade, and I'm Yellow Tier Fifth Grade. He's actually a whole rank higher than me! How is that possible?!"

Lian Chengyu felt the blood in his body surging and roaring. The intense red color engulfed his handsome face. At this moment, Lian Chengyu's face was distorted, like a red-faced demon crawling out of hell.

He felt that everything and everyone around him had drifted away. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, drawing blood. But Lian Chengyu was completely oblivious to the pain.

He's going crazy; he wants to die.

He watched Yi Yun rise from a poor boy whose life was worth less than grass to a man who soared to great heights. Yi Yun was a member of his Lian Clan, and could be considered his servant.

But now, a servant has surpassed his master!

What Lian Chengyu hated most was that Yi Yun stole the Savage Bone Essence that originally belonged to him!

Originally, he could have broken through to the Purple Blood realm; originally, all this glory should have been his!

When people are consumed by rage, they lose their reason.

At this moment, Lian Chengyu lost his mind. He hated Yi Yun so much that he wished he could tear Yi Yun's flesh off piece by piece.

"I... refuse to accept this!"

Anger gave Lian Chengyu the courage to challenge everything. Facing Zhang Tan, in such a situation, he actually shouted, "I'm not convinced!" In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Lian Chengyu.

Lian Chengyu clenched his fists, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

"I refuse to accept this..."

Lian Chengyu repeated it again, as if he were enduring a great humiliation.

Among the crowd, there was another person with a gloomy face; it was Tao Yunxiao.

"I disagree!"

Tao Yunxiao said, enunciating each word clearly; he was truly unconvinced!

He felt he could reach the Xuan rank, and he didn't think Yi Yun was qualified to be ranked at the Profound Tier Fifth Grade. What gave the Brocade Dragon Guard the right to make such a conclusion? They didn't even give any specific reasons!

"I want to know what the criteria are for judgment!"

A crazed glint flashed in Tao Yunxiao's eyes.

"Hmph!" Zhang Tan snorted coldly, an invisible energy contained within him, which landed in the ears of Tao Yunxiao and Lian Chengyu like a thunderclap!

The two men trembled, as if struck a heavy blow to the chest, and almost collapsed to their knees.

"I have no obligation to explain to you! If you are not satisfied, you can withdraw from the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection! No one is forcing you! But once you choose to become Brocade Dragon Guard, then you must remember this: in the Brocade Dragon Guard, there is only obedience, no questioning! This is the first and last time you will question me!"

Zhang Tan's voice contained a terrifying aura. Not to mention Lian Chengyu and Tao Yunxiao, even the Clan Elder of the Tao Clan felt a sense of pressure.

If you're not satisfied, you can leave.

Choosing to stay means you must obey!

The Brocade Dragon Guard is an army, and the most powerful army in the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, holding a transcendent status!

How could such a powerful force possibly tolerate the questioning of ordinary people by setting its own rules?

Let alone the young masters of the tribes in Yunhuang, even the sons of Vassal Lords would not be respected by the Brocade Dragon Guard!

As for an explanation, is it necessary for the lion to explain itself to the mouse?

"Yunxiao, admit your mistake!"

Just then, Tao Yunxiao heard his father's voice in his ear. Tao Yunxiao clenched his fists, and the veins on his arms twisted like earthworms. Even though it was his father's voice transmission, he didn't want to pay attention to it.

"Yunxiao, admit your mistake! Who do you think you are?" Tao Yunxiao's father's voice rang out again.

Tao Yunxiao took a deep breath. He hated himself for not being able to prove his strength.

"I see!"

Tao Yunxiao gritted his teeth, enduring the humiliation, and uttered those words with great difficulty.

Zhang Tan remained expressionless, and with a wave of his hand, the Brocade Dragon Guard members temporarily withdrew.

Next, there will be the general election for the Purple Blood Realm warriors, but of course, these have nothing to do with Yi Yun, Tao Yunxiao, and the others.

Seeing Zhang Tan leave, Tao Yunxiao looked at Yi Yun, his gaze like a sharp knife, as if he wanted to pierce through Yi Yun.

Tao Yunxiao's feelings towards Yi Yun are different from those towards Lian Chengyu. Lian Chengyu hates Yi Yun, while Tao Yunxiao is simply unconvinced. He believes that he is better than Yi Yun in every aspect!

"Hey, these so-called 'young masters' of Yunhuang are really arrogant. Do they think that the judgments made by so many examiners need to take their opinions into account?"

After Zhang Tan stepped down, an elite member of the Brocade Dragon Guard said disdainfully, "The Central Plains look down on Yunhuang, considering Yunhuang all barbarians, and in fact, that is indeed the case."

The difference between Yunhuang and Zhongtu is too great in every aspect.

"This kid Yi Yun can attract Purple Qi Coming from the East. Purple qi symbolizes the emperor and the feudal Vassal Lords. Yi Yun may indeed become a powerful ruler in the future!" said another elite member of the Brocade Dragon Guard.

"It's just a possibility. There are too many unknown factors in the future growth of Young Hegemon. He might perish along the way, or he might exhaust his potential and end up just like everyone else... However, there are also Young Hegemon become more and more terrifying as they grow, eventually even becoming sages or Great Emperor. Anything is possible..."

Zhang Tan spoke casually. When he mentioned the Great Emperor, the elite Brocade Dragon Guard around him exchanged glances and subconsciously swallowed. The Great Emperor was far too distant for them. The Founding Emperor of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, a figure whose achievements surpassed those of all ages, was only posthumously honored as a sage.

Zhang Tan continued, "While there's no need to heed these young masters' doubts, since they're unconvinced... let's test their combat abilities in the final round of selection..."

Zhang Tan said casually that he knew that not only Tao Yunxiao and Lian Chengyu were dissatisfied, but also the other candidates and the commoners of the Tao Clan.

For the people of Yunhuang, the most convincing thing is strength. Everything else is just fancy stuff in their eyes. Whether someone is capable or not, strength is the only thing that matters.

"Oh? A test of combat strength?"

One of the elite Brocade Dragon Guard, lit up upon hearing this.

"That's right. Originally, these people were of different ages and had been practicing martial arts for different periods, so it was difficult to set a uniform standard for testing their strength. However... I asked Yi Yun before, and his cultivation level has also reached the peak of the Qi Induction Realm. In that case, testing their true combat strength wouldn't seem unfair. Actually, I also want to see just how strong this kid is in combat."

As Zhang Tan spoke, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

What are the limits of a twelve-year-old boy's combat power? Zhang Tan was very curious!

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