When everyone learned that the man wreaking havoc across the arena was none other than Wang Ritain, the man who had dared to challenge the Xuanyuan Family's ancestor,
many had still harbored doubts. They had thought the tales of Wang Ritain killing Three Shattered Realms experts while fighting above his level were nothing more than exaggerations by powerful factions hoping to promote a martial prodigy. After all, in their minds, it was no easy feat to challenge someone of a higher level, let alone kill an expert whose cultivation far surpassed one's own. But now, having witnessed Wang Ritain's terrifying strength with their own eyes, they realized the rumors were not only true—he was even stronger than they claimed. Look at all those Three Shattered Realms experts who had stepped forward to challenge him. Not one could withstand even a single slash from Wang Ritain; they had all fallen into pools of blood. How could such strength not send a chill through their hearts?
"Th-this really is that obscure Wang Ritain? His strength is terrifying!" a young martial artist stammered, his face full of shock.
"Indeed. I thought it was all exaggeration, but I never imagined it was true!" an old man beside him said with a sigh, stroking his beard. His eyes held both shock and a trace of awe.
As everyone chattered among themselves, a man in fine clothes and gold-thread gloves slowly stepped onto the arena. His gaze was sharp as lightning, fixed intently on Wang Ritain, and filled with a fierce desire to fight. He was a true Profound Finger Peak expert, utterly unlike those so-called half-step Heavenly Phenomenon Realm fighters from before. He had genuinely cultivated to the Three Shattered Realms. A powerful aura radiated from him; simply standing there made the surrounding air tremble.
"Wang Ritain, today I'll see what you're made of!" the Profound Finger Peak expert said coldly, his voice brimming with confidence and arrogance. He raised a hand slightly, palm facing forward, then slowly struck out at Wang Ritain. The move seemed casual, yet contained terrifying power. Wherever the force of his palm passed, the air seemed to tear, hissing sharply. The onlookers hurriedly retreated, afraid of being caught in its wake. If Xuanyuan Jingxuan had been there, even he would probably have managed only a few dozen moves against such a strike.
Wang Ritain watched the man's palm strike without the slightest trace of fear. He snorted and raised a hand as well, striking toward his opponent. In an instant, powerful energy surged from his palm and collided with the other man's force in midair. A thunderous BOOM rang out, like a bolt of lightning exploding from a clear sky. A massive shockwave spread outward from the point of impact, knocking the onlookers off their feet and leaving them sprawled in disarray. The Profound Finger Peak expert was sent flying like a broken kite. His upper garment shattered at once, revealing a distinct palm print on his chest, shocking to behold.
"H-how is this possible?" the Profound Finger Peak expert exclaimed, his face full of disbelief. He could hardly imagine that his formidable Profound Finger Peak strength would prove so helpless before Wang Ritain.
Wang Ritain pressed his advantage. With a shout, he swung his long saber and charged at the Profound Finger Peak expert. The flashing blade was like a black flood dragon, descending on his opponent with the force to destroy the heavens and earth. The expert tried to dodge, only to find his body bound by some invisible force, unable to move. All he could do was watch the blade fall, despair filling his heart.
With a SPLAT, the saber flashed past, and the Profound Finger Peak expert's body was instantly riddled with wounds, blood gushing from him like a spring. He swayed a few times, then sank to one knee. Raising his head, he looked at Wang Ritain, terror and helplessness in his eyes. "I... I concede," he said with difficulty, his voice full of resentment. He knew that even if he fought again, he had no chance of changing the outcome. Wang Ritain's strength far surpassed his own. Wang Ritain had clearly held back with that last strike; otherwise, he would already be dead.
The onlookers were all shaken by the sinister force of Wang Ritain's slash. Their bodies trembled slightly, and a chill rose in their hearts. "Perhaps only a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm expert can subdue Wang Ritain," a seasoned martial artist said gravely, his eyes filled with worry and helplessness. Only now did everyone understand why the Xuanyuan Family's ancestor had personally come down the mountain to deal with Wang Ritain. His strength was simply too terrifying—it already threatened the standing of the entire Xuanyuan Family.
After defeating his opponent, Wang Ritain slowly returned to the center of the arena. He sheathed his long saber and swept his gaze around, a trace of disdain in his eyes. "All of you, come at me together. I, Wang Ritain, will take you all on!" His voice was not loud, yet rang through Wudi City like a great bell. His words were an unmistakable insult to everyone in Wudi City.
"Wang Ritain is far too arrogant!"
"Exactly! He may be strong, but he can't insult the martial artists of Wudi City like this!"
The crowd shouted angrily, their eyes blazing with fury. The martial artists of Wudi City had always been proud. They could not tolerate Wang Ritain's outrageous words. Though they had to admit he was powerful, their pride would not let them swallow the insult.
Seeing their furious faces, Wang Ritain felt secretly pleased. He was acting so brazenly because he wanted to make a name for himself. He knew that in this world, where the strong ruled, only a big enough commotion could earn him unimaginable Prestige Points. Wudi City was an ideal stage. It was filled with experts; if he stirred up a storm here, his name would surely spread throughout the martial world. He even had a greater goal in mind: challenging Wang Xianzhi. Wang Xianzhi had held the title of the greatest martial artist in the Liyang Martial World for sixty years. In the hearts of martial artists, he was an insurmountable mountain. Wang Ritain believed that if he could defeat Wang Xianzhi, his Prestige Points would soar to terrifying heights.
"What? Lost your nerve?" Wang Ritain taunted again, his eyes full of mockery.
"Wang Ritain, don't get carried away! Today, we'll show you that Wudi City isn't a place where you can run wild!" a Grandmaster-level martial artist shouted angrily. He held a long sword pointed at Wang Ritain, murder in his eyes.
"Right! Let's attack together and kill him!" the crowd shouted in agreement, their anger flaring.
Grandmasters, Great Grandmasters, and even Three Shattered Realms experts stepped forward. In an instant, a terrifying pressure enveloped all of Wudi City. More than a dozen Great Grandmasters from powerful factions exchanged glances and launched their attacks. Each unleashed their signature techniques, sending waves of pure qi and fierce moves surging toward Wang Ritain. An ordinary Vajra Realm expert would have been blown to pieces in an instant by such an assault.
Wang Ritain watched the crowd attack and laughed heartily. Without the slightest fear, he flicked a finger, unleashing Three Points Return to Origin Qi. In an instant, a powerful burst of energy shot from his fingertip like lightning, tearing through the qi of more than a dozen Great Grandmasters. The Great Grandmasters felt a powerful force bearing down on them. Before they could react, it slammed them to the ground, leaving them sprawled in disarray.
"Th-this Wang Ritain's strength is terrifying!"
"Indeed. His strength is beyond anything we could have imagined!"
The crowd was even more shocked by what they saw. But now, they were so furious that they had no time to be afraid. More people stepped forward and attacked Wang Ritain. Some even paired up, combining Profound Finger and Vajra Realm fighters. Martial artists from all across Wudi City charged at him.
Facing their attacks, Wang Ritain remained unconcerned. He stood on the arena like a demon god, accepting one challenge after another. In a single day, he fought 387 battles.
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