Dongfang Canglong

Chapter 17: Dongfang Canglong

Three youths pushed through the crowd and walked over slowly.

Bi Fan's gaze sharpened, a flicker of anger rising within him. He wanted to trade for the pet belt quickly, but now someone was causing trouble. How unlucky.

"I'm not good at selling, so I'm only looking to trade, not sell," Bi Fan said stiffly.

The youth at the front was exceptionally handsome and elegant. He looked down at Bi Fan coldly. "Are you the one who bullied Junior Brother Jiang Sheng?"

Bi Fan immediately understood. The other party was from North Xu Palace. No wonder they were here to cause trouble. However, he didn't care. Fighting was forbidden in Xiguan Town, so North Xu Palace couldn't do anything to him here.

"Who is Jiang Sheng? I don't know him. Don't delay my business," Bi Fan said coldly.

"Good! Very good! North Xu Palace is conducting business here. Those who are not involved, please leave," the handsome youth sneered.

Bi Fan shouted, "Are you trying to cause trouble in Xiguan Town? Go ahead, I'll see it through."

The handsome youth suddenly remembered that fighting was forbidden in Xiguan Town. He had no choice but to abandon his plan to teach Bi Fan a lesson. "Kid, you've provoked someone from our North Xu Palace. You're dead."

"Oh really? Is North Xu Palace the number one sect in the Vast Sky Great World, or what, to be so arrogant?" Bi Fan sneered.

Many people around were also dissatisfied with North Xu Palace, mainly because their disciples were too arrogant. However, people from smaller sects dared not speak out for fear of offending North Xu Palace.

"North Xu Palace may not be the number one sect, but it's more than enough to deal with you," the handsome youth said with a smile.

Suddenly, a cold voice said, "North Xu Palace sure has a lot of clout. I've learned a lot today."

The speaker was an incredibly robust youth, over two meters tall, with chiseled features and sharp eyes.

"That's Dongfang Canglong. He's a rising star from the Dongfang family that recently emerged. His strength is immense, and he has the potential to make it onto the Nine Nether Hidden Dragon Ranking."

"It's said that Dongfang Canglong is cold and domineering. Why would he meddle in other people's business?"

"Who knows? Maybe they know each other."

Bi Fan looked at Dongfang Canglong and said gratefully, "Thank you, brother, for speaking up."

"No need to thank me. I just can't stand bullies who rely on their power. If you have the ability, speak with your fists. Relying on your background is shameful," Dongfang Canglong said loudly.

The three disciples from North Xu Palace turned green with anger but didn't dare to do anything to Bi Fan or Dongfang Canglong. Firstly, the Dongfang family's strength was no less than North Xu Palace's. Secondly, those three disciples were no match for Dongfang Canglong. They could only swallow their anger and vent it on Bi Fan.

"Fine, kid, I challenge you. Do you dare to accept?" the handsome youth shouted. Although private duels were forbidden in Xiguan Town, challenges agreed upon by both parties were allowed.

Bi Fan didn't say anything. He just wanted to trade for the pet belt quickly and enter the outer area of the Demon Realm to find the Dragon Sable and Evil Fire Snake Lion.

"So you're a coward! No wonder I could bully you," the handsome youth shouted loudly.

"Oh really? Are disciples of our Qingyang Sect easy to bully?"

The voice was very familiar. Bi Fan immediately recognized it. It was Jing Feng!

"Ah! It's Jing Feng from Qingyang Sect, third on the Nine Nether Hidden Dragon Ranking!" Many people around recognized Jing Feng and exclaimed.

"Jing Feng, it's said his strength is on par with Jiang Wen. Last time, Jiang Wen won because of a powerful magic treasure."

"Yeah, I can't believe the youth trading for a pet belt is a disciple of Qingyang Sect. He doesn't need to fear North Xu Palace at all."

"Brother Jing Feng, why are you here too?" Bi Fan asked in surprise.

Jing Feng smiled. "I heard the Sha Qi in the outer area of the Demon Realm was soaring, so I came to take a look. Are you here to absorb demonic energy? Is it over?"

"The trial is over, but my gluttonous little companion got lost. I still need to go into the outer area of the Demon Realm," Bi Fan said.

The two talked freely, treating the people from North Xu Palace as if they were air. The three of them knew Jing Feng's power and didn't dare to provoke him. Jing Feng was known to be ruthless, capable of killing someone if he felt like it. One shouldn't underestimate him just because he was handsome and dashing.

"Really? Then let's go in together later. I was just thinking of checking it out."

"Okay, Brother Jing Feng."

"Brother Bi Fan, why don't you teach those three flies a lesson? They're quite annoying," Jing Feng said, seeing that Bi Fan's strength had increased significantly, enough to suppress the three disciples from North Xu Palace.

Bi Fan shook his head. "I just want to trade for a pet belt quickly and then enter the outer area of the Demon Realm to find my gluttonous sable. I didn't expect trading for a pet belt to be so difficult."

"A pet belt? I have one. You teach this pretty boy a lesson first. If you win, the pet belt is yours," Jing Feng said, looking coldly at the handsome youth from North Xu Palace.

Jing Feng was so displeased with him. Could it be because the other guy was too handsome?

"Really? Then there's no problem," Bi Fan said in surprise.

He looked at the handsome young man and said, "What was your name again? I accept your challenge."

Bi Fan's disregard completely enraged the disciple from North Xu Palace. His face turned ashen, and he said, "I am Gu Feng from North Xu Palace. You'll regret this later."

Gu Feng was a powerhouse in the Spiritual Wisdom Realm. He could see that Bi Fan was only at the Valiance Realm, which was why he dared to issue a challenge.

"Oh really? We'll see who regrets it later," Bi Fan said with a smile.

The crowd surrounded Bi Fan and Gu Feng as they walked towards the arena in Xiguan Town.

Along the way, hearing that there was a fight, people flocked to follow, and the crowd of onlookers grew larger and larger.

Jing Feng whispered in Bi Fan's ear, "Brother Bi Fan, don't hold back later. Beat him hard. I'll take responsibility for anything that happens, as long as no one dies."

"Got it. I'll teach him a good lesson and let him know who's boss. I've already offended North Xu Palace, so I'm not afraid of offending a few more people," Bi Fan replied.

The arena was quickly reached. Hundreds of people had followed Bi Fan and Gu Feng, creating a massive procession that soon spread throughout Xiguan Town, with more people arriving at the arena.

If many people hadn't gone to the outskirts of the Demon Realm to understand the situation with the Sha Qi, there would have been even more onlookers.

Bi Fan and Gu Feng glared at each other and walked onto the arena together.

Soon, another person appeared on the stage; the referee had arrived.

"Are you ready? Ready, the match begins!"

The match officially started. Bi Fan did not use any Magic Tools, preparing to fight with his bare fists.

Seeing that Bi Fan wasn't using any Magic Tools, Gu Feng felt too embarrassed to take his out.

"Boom!" Taking a punch head-on, Bi Fan retreated three steps, while Gu Feng's upper body merely swayed.

Bi Fan's probing attack did not utilize any of his Inner Breath.

"Is that all?" Gu Feng, having gained the upper hand, said arrogantly.

Gu Feng launched a rapid assault, employing a set of Monkey Fist techniques that were agile and unpredictable, moving with great speed.

Bi Fan remained still, countering movement with stillness. He unleashed the Myriad Ancestor Fist, his stance unwavering, and punched out, blocking Gu Feng's attacks.

"You're nothing special either. You can't even break through my defense," Bi Fan shouted.

Gu Feng was furious and attacked wildly. Bi Fan, however, remained unhurried, blocking all of Gu Feng's attacks.

"Bi Fan of Qingyang Sect is truly formidable. To cultivate such a profound level with mere introductory fist techniques, allowing him to contend with Monkey Fist."

"Gu Feng's strength is also considerable, possessing the power of the Spiritual Wisdom Realm. North Xu Palace has recruited many promising talents in recent years."

"Who do you think will win between Bi Fan and Gu Feng?"

"I bet on Gu Feng. His strength is one realm higher."

"I bet on Gu Feng too."

Some of the onlookers had even set up betting pools, with most betting on Gu Feng to win.

"I'll bet five thousand Crystal Stones on Bi Fan to win." Jing Feng had actually placed a bet, and he was betting on Bi Fan.

Five thousand Crystal Stones was an enormous sum, essentially Jing Feng's entire fortune.

Everyone present gasped. The odds for Bi Fan to win were one to three. If Bi Fan won, Jing Feng would receive fifteen thousand Crystal Stones.

This was a fortune. It was extremely difficult for cultivators below the Mortal Transformation Realm to possess so many Crystal Stones, unless they had powerful backing.

Bi Fan and Gu Feng moved swiftly, exchanging hundreds of blows in an instant, neither able to gain the upper hand.

"Brother Bi Fan, weren't you going to enter the outskirts of the Demon Realm? End this fight quickly," Jing Feng shouted.

The crowd was already surprised that Bi Fan was evenly matched with Gu Feng. They hadn't expected Jing Feng to have such confidence in Bi Fan.

"Could it be that Bi Fan has some hidden trump card?"

Many people were speculating, especially those who had bet on Gu Feng, feeling uneasy.

Dongfang Canglong did not bet. He watched the match coldly, his eyes flashing with sharp light, as if he could see right through Bi Fan.

"Bi Fan of Qingyang Sect, I will fight you sooner or later. I didn't expect there to be others who cultivate strength like me."

Dongfang Canglong unleashed his powerful battle intent. The onlookers beside him retreated, not daring to approach him.

Jing Feng glanced at Dongfang Canglong and praised inwardly, "Such powerful battle intent and aura. Before long, there will be another formidable opponent."

Hearing Jing Feng's words, Bi Fan decided to end the fight quickly.

**Strength, the power unleashed by his Inner Breath. Bi Fan's strength neared fourteen Cloud Stones, equivalent to the power of a peak Great Strength Realm expert.

He was still using the most basic Myriad Ancestor Fist, but such immense power was not easy to withstand.

"Boom! Boom!..."

With a series of attacks, Gu Feng was forced to retreat repeatedly. The difference in strength was too great. Despite Gu Feng's higher realm, he was powerless to turn the tide.

"Get down!" Bi Fan roared, unleashing a full-powered punch to send Gu Feng out of the arena.

Gu Feng, who had been suppressed all along and utterly humiliated, finally became enraged.

Xuri Rising Sun!

Gu Feng, holding a high-grade Magic Tool, actually unleashed a sword move, thrusting his sword towards Bi Fan's fist.

Bi Fan's fist was rapidly approaching Gu Feng, and he couldn't possibly retract it in time.

"Not good!" Dongfang Canglong's face was filled with tension. "The people from North Xu Palace are too despicable!"

"Bi Fan is going to lose."

"If his hand is pierced by that sword, Bi Fan's hand will be crippled. The people from North Xu Palace are truly ruthless!"

Jing Feng wasn't nervous at all. He lightly fanned himself with his feather fan and even showed a smile. He had personally witnessed Bi Fan unleash his ultimate skill before.

He muttered to himself, "It's just the North Xu Palace disciples' bad luck this time. Brother Bi Fan will probably become famous."