Xiao Family True Dragon-That's It?

At these words, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

"Is this kid insane?"

"Wishful thinking, utterly delusional! A mere First Grade Body Tempering Realm cultivator actually dares challenge the Xiao Family True Dragon?"

"Exactly! Even if the Eldest Prince suppressed his cultivation, he still isn't someone this kid can touch!"

"Looks like the Ninth Young Master isn't just weak—his brains aren't working either... Hahaha!"

After their shock, many people in the crowd burst into laughter, looking at Xiao Yang as though he were a clown.

If Xiao Yang had had even a one-in-ten-thousand chance of winning before, then now it was completely impossible. He was simply seeking his own death.

Everyone was waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

"This kid sure knows how to cause trouble! Is General Ning really going to marry someone like him?"

In the crowd, Azure Luan knitted her brows, her impression of Xiao Yang worsening slightly.

But he was, after all, Ning Hongye's fiancé. He had also donated the Spirit Eye and gifted her the Kirin Golden Light Armor...

She secretly made up her mind that if Xiao Yang really encountered danger later, she would still have to rescue him!

After all, the Vermilion Bird Army was not ungrateful.

"Ninth Brother, since you're so confident, then Eldest Brother will accept your challenge! Don't worry, I'll show you mercy. I'll only make you lie in bed for two or three years!"

Xiao Junlin narrowed his eyes, cold light flashing within them. He then raised his right arm and threw a punch.

"Tiger Roar Fist!"

For a moment, the wind of the punch howled, accompanied by the roar of a vicious tiger.

Although Xiao Junlin had suppressed his cultivation to the First Grade Body Tempering Realm, he was extremely sinister and secretly activated the power of his Supreme Bone.

With this level of might, even a Third-grade Martial Artist would be unable to withstand it, let alone Xiao Yang.

But he didn't care. After all, he was the Xiao Family True Dragon, carrying the hopes of the clan.

So what if he crippled Xiao Yang? Father King wouldn't blame him!

"Not good! Ninth Young Master, dodge!"

In the distance, Azure Luan's expression changed drastically. She hadn't expected Xiao Junlin to be so shameless!

At this distance, even if she acted, it would already be too late!

Yet in everyone's eyes, Xiao Yang stood where he was. Not only did he fail to dodge, but he instead thrust out his chest and met the attack head-on.

In fact, Xiao Yang had been worrying that he had nowhere to test the might of the Mysterious Scale Ten Thousand Dragon Armor he was wearing.

Since Xiao Junlin had volunteered to be his tool, then Xiao Yang would use him to make an example!

"Bang!!!"

The domineering punch smashed directly into Xiao Yang's chest.

"Dragon's Wrath Resonance!"

Xiao Yang directly activated the divine ability innate to the Mysterious Scale Ten Thousand Dragon Armor. It absorbed the opposing attack and transformed it into a True Dragon Phantom for a counterattack.

In an instant, golden light erupted, dazzling everyone.

A dragon-shaped phantom flew out of the precious armor, carrying overwhelming, unstoppable force as it crashed viciously into Xiao Junlin.

"Ahhh!"

With a shriek, a figure flew backward through everyone's field of vision like a kite with its string cut.

"Hahaha!"

"Xiao Yang overestimated himself. He was sent flying in a single blow!"

"Wait, the person who was sent flying looks like the Eldest Prince?!"

The people present had only cheered halfway before suddenly realizing that something was wrong.

What the hell was going on? Had they all hallucinated?

"Thud!"

The next moment, Xiao Junlin crashed heavily onto the ground, his nose bruised and his face swollen.

What was even more coincidental was that he had landed exactly where he had spat earlier. He had ended up wiping it clean with his own face!

A trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth as well. He had clearly suffered a serious injury.

Xiao Yang, by contrast, stood with his hands behind his back, utterly unmoving.

It was as though Xiao Junlin's attack had merely tickled him.

"The Xiao Family True Dragon... is that it?" Xiao Yang said calmly.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with mockery.

It was like an invisible slap that struck Xiao Junlin brutally across the face.

"You... What method did you use? How dare you ambush me?!"

Xiao Junlin still found it difficult to understand.

Even if Ninth Brother had been wearing Father King's Kirin Golden Light Armor, it shouldn't have had such power.

Xiao Yang, however, put on an innocent expression and smiled. "Eldest Brother, are you all right? I didn't mean to. I never expected the dignified Xiao Family True Dragon to be so incapable of withstanding a single blow!"

"Damn you! You bastard! How dare you humiliate me... You're courting death!!!"

Humiliated in front of so many people, Xiao Junlin's pride had been trampled mercilessly. He was furious beyond measure.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, the aura within his body surged explosively. He directly raised his cultivation to the Fifth Grade Vajra Realm, preparing to suppress Xiao Yang.

"Heh heh..."

Xiao Yang merely smiled, completely unafraid.

On one hand, he was wearing the Mysterious Scale Ten Thousand Dragon Armor. Although Xiao Junlin was now in the Fifth Grade Vajra Realm, even if he used his full strength, he would probably still be unable to break through its defenses.

On the other hand, Xiao Yang had justice on his side. His position was completely defensible.

"Eldest Brother, our match is over. The victor has already been decided!"

"Besides, that Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill is my betrothal gift to Miss Ning. We agreed on that in front of Father King!"

"If you break your promise, you'll only ruin your own reputation! When that happens, not only will Father King not let you off, but Miss Ning and the Vermilion Bird Army won't either!"

Xiao Yang spoke proudly, his voice ringing throughout the venue.

"Bastard, don't try to use that Fiend Star Woman to pressure me!"

Blinded by rage, Xiao Junlin gritted his teeth. "This is King Zhenbei's Mansion. In front of this prince, what does that woman amount to?"

"How dare you!!!"

Suddenly, Azure Luan stepped out from the crowd and glared at him. She shouted angrily, "General Ning fights for our country and has shed blood on the battlefield. No one is allowed to slander her! Eldest Prince, if you remain stubborn, I'll report this to General Ning right now!"

Hearing this, Xiao Junlin's face turned livid. But after hesitating repeatedly, he eventually reined in his aura.

At least for now, he still didn't dare fall out with Ning Hongye.

"Ninth Brother, I never thought you'd cling to that Fiend Star Woman so quickly. Looks like you served her quite well last night!"

"Forget it. I'll give you this Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill!"

As he spoke, Xiao Junlin waved his hand. A spirit pill flew from his sleeve, its surface faintly shimmering with light.

"It's mine!"

Having achieved his goal, Xiao Yang said nothing more and turned to leave.

The manor courtyard of King Zhenbei's Mansion.

Azure Luan hurried back and reported what had just happened to Ning Hongye.

"General, how do you think Xiao Yang defeated the Eldest Prince?" Azure Luan couldn't help asking.

"There are two possibilities!"

Ning Hongye explained, "First, the Eldest Prince was putting on an act and deliberately held back. Second, Xiao Yang possesses some secret treasure, or he has concealed his cultivation realm!"

Azure Luan continued, "Regardless, that man definitely isn't a good match! He makes it sound nice, claiming that he asked for a spirit pill to use as a betrothal gift for you, but in reality, he wants to borrow your name to collect wealth and gifts everywhere, then take all those spiritual treasures for himself, doesn't he?"

Ning Hongye fell silent for several seconds at her speculation and said nothing.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

Suddenly, a series of knocks sounded at the door.

"Who is it?"

Azure Luan immediately rose to open the door. When she saw the person outside, she froze. "Xiao Yang, what are you doing here?"

"Of course I'm here to deliver a gift!"

Then, Xiao Yang smiled and opened his palm, revealing the Nine Revolutions Great Returning Pill.

"Miss Ning, I give this pill to you as my betrothal gift!"