Below the arena, Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan clenched their fists tightly, their faces flushed red.
Their excitement was written all over their faces!
Who could have imagined that Zhang Su would be able to defeat the "Madman" Bai Junze?
And not just defeat him, but do so in such a "violent" and overwhelming manner, crushing Bai Junze to death.
This was simply shocking!
Zhang Su walked down from the arena step by step.
"Senior Brother..."
Chu Dachuan stepped forward, so excited he was incoherent, not knowing what to say.
"Let's go."
Zhang Su, however, appeared very calm as he led the three of them straight away from the arena.
It was only when Zhang Su's figure disappeared from everyone's sight that the crowd seemed to snap back to reality.
"Whoosh."
Suddenly, the crowd erupted into an uproar.
They looked toward the arena, where Bai Junze's corpse still lay.
It was truly a shocking sight!
As the second-ranked disciple among the top ten of the Outer Sect, the "Madman" Bai Junze was a living legend among the many Outer Sect disciples of the Guiyuan Sect!
And now, they had witnessed with their own eyes that Bai Junze had actually been beaten to death by Zhang Su!
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would have believed it?
"Senior Brother Bai... how could he be dead?"
"Senior Brother Bai's Abi Hell Blade had already reached perfection, he hid it so well... yet, how could such a peerless blade technique at perfection still be no match for Zhang Su?"
"The sword technique Zhang Su just used looked so familiar... it seemed to be the Triple Wave? How could a mere superior-grade sword technique forcefully crush Senior Brother Bai?"
"The Triple Wave... it is indeed a superior-grade sword technique. But what makes Zhang Su strong isn't the Triple Wave; it's his blood energy. I reckon Zhang Su's blood energy has already exceeded seven hundred strands..."
"What, seven hundred strands of blood energy? How is that possible? Senior Brother Bai Junze has been in the Outer Sect for years and still hasn't reached seven hundred strands..."
"Although it feels inconceivable, it is the truth. In just over a year, with over seven hundred strands of blood energy and relying on the Triple Wave Sword Technique, he broke through all techniques with sheer force and beat Senior Brother Bai Junze to death..."
Everyone fell silent.
The Outer Sect disciples present could all see that Zhang Su didn't rely on the Triple Wave Sword Technique; he relied on his incomparably massive blood energy!
Over seven hundred strands of blood energy.
Throughout the entire Outer Sect, who could rival him?
Perhaps only that "freak" ranked first in the Outer Sect could be mentioned in the same breath...
Everyone had originally thought that Zhang Su defeating Luo Feng to enter the top ten Outer Sect disciples was his most glorious moment.
They hadn't expected that reaching the top ten was merely the beginning for Zhang Su...
Now that Zhang Su had killed Bai Junze on the Life and Death Arena, according to the rules of the Outer Sect, Zhang Su would take his place and become the second-ranked disciple among the top ten!
Second only to that "freak" ranked first.
The news spread quickly.
This time, the impact of Zhang Su killing Bai Junze far exceeded the impact of him killing Luo Feng last time.
In the Inner Sect of the Guiyuan Sect, in a quiet courtyard.
"Clatter."
A teacup on the table fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Lu Quan kept his head down, saying nothing.
Wei Yunzhou appeared calm, but in reality, his heart was filled with raging fury!
"Trash! All of you are trash!"
"What 'Madman'? Usually, you all act so arrogant, but when it comes to a real fight, this is it?"
Wei Yunzhou was furious!
He never imagined that Bai Junze would actually lose?
And to be killed head-on by Zhang Su on the Life and Death Arena, no less.
How many years had Bai Junze been in the Outer Sect?
How long had Zhang Su been in the Outer Sect?
Yet, the facts were exactly as they were.
Bai Junze had lost.
And he had even lost his life!
Lu Quan opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing at all.
This matter had also exceeded his expectations.
"Lu Quan, tell me, is there any other way?"
Wei Yunzhou asked.
Many thoughts flashed through Lu Quan's mind.
Zhang Su was now ranked second among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect.
Who else dared to claim they could reliably defeat Zhang Su?
"The only plan now is for you, Senior Brother, to take action personally..."
Lu Quan said, weighing his words carefully.
Wei Yunzhou shook his head; as an Inner Sect disciple, he was bound by sect rules, and he wasn't bold enough to openly attack an Outer Sect disciple.
But if he were to act secretly in private, and he happened to be caught, the trouble would be immense.
He had rivals within the Inner Sect as well!
"What else?"
Lu Quan gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "There is indeed one more way, and that is to ask that 'freak' from the Outer Sect to take action!"
Wei Yunzhou's eyes lit up.
"That 'freak' in the Outer Sect has become obsessed; he is single-mindedly focused on achieving a second breakthrough, otherwise, he would have long since promoted to the Inner Sect... However, I have to admit, that 'freak' is incredibly strong! At the Blood Qi Realm level, in the entire Outer Sect, I cannot think of anyone stronger than that 'freak'."
"However, how to get that 'freak' to take action is a problem; after all, I don't even know him..."
Wei Yunzhou had long heard of the 'freak's' reputation.
The 'freak' was considered a living legend of the Guiyuan Sect.
When he was still in the Outer Sect, the 'freak' was already the number one disciple.
Now, years later, he had promoted to the Inner Sect, yet the 'freak' was still the number one in the Outer Sect.
He had dragged it out until he was nearly sixteen, still remaining in the Outer Sect.
He was not only a living legend but also an 'oddity' of the Guiyuan Sect.
If he exceeded sixteen years of age, he would be overage, making it even more troublesome to promote to the Inner Sect.
Lu Quan smiled and said, "Senior Brother Wei, times have changed. Back then, he was the top Outer Sect disciple, and you were just an ordinary one. But now, not only have you promoted to the Inner Sect, but you have also been taken in by an elder, holding a lofty status. Even though he is the top Outer Sect disciple, he is still just an Outer Sect disciple; how could he possibly be compared to you?"
"You only need to write a letter, and that Lu Tianqing will naturally follow your instructions to deal with Zhang Su."
Hearing this, Wei Yunzhou felt it made sense.
Although the 'freak' Lu Tianqing was a living legend of the Outer Sect, he was ultimately just an Outer Sect disciple.
How could he be compared to him?
Back when Lu Tianqing was at his peak, if he had promoted to the Inner Sect, he likely would have been a prominent figure there as well.
But Lu Tianqing had become obsessed with his second breakthrough and had dragged it out until now without promoting.
He was nearly sixteen now, and his potential had already been exhausted.
Aside from his combat prowess, he really didn't amount to much.
"Good. Lu Quan, take my letter to Lu Tianqing and have him take action. If he succeeds, I promise him a Zhengjin Pill to help him cultivate Internal Force!"
Wei Yunzhou took up his brush and wrote a letter, handing it to Lu Quan.
"Rest assured, Senior Brother, I will head to the Outer Sect immediately."
Holding the letter, Lu Quan stood up and hurried toward the Outer Sect.
Soon, Lu Quan arrived at Baihe Peak, known as the number one peak of the Outer Sect.
This was the mountain where the 'freak' Lu Tianqing, the top-ranked disciple among the ten, resided.
Lu Quan was invited into Baihe Peak.
Incense was burning in the room, mixed with a fresh fragrance.
Lu Quan saw Lu Tianqing.
He wore a white robe, spotless and clean.
Looking at him from afar, he resembled a graceful young nobleman rather than a martial artist.
"Lu Tianqing, I have come under the orders of Senior Brother Wei Yunzhou. This is a personal letter from him."
Lu Quan didn't waste any words and directly produced Wei Yunzhou's letter.
Swish.
Lu Tianqing opened his eyes.
He beckoned with his hand, took the letter, and flipped it open to take a look.
"Alright, I've seen it. You may go."
Lu Tianqing said indifferently.
His tone held not the slightest fluctuation.
At the same time, his palm gave a light tremor, and the letter was reduced to powder.
"Hmm?"
"Lu Tianqing, that was written personally by Senior Brother Wei. How dare you destroy Senior Brother Wei's letter..."
Lu Quan's expression changed instantly.
"Wei Yunzhou... a few years ago he was still cowering in the Outer Sect. What is he, to be worthy of ordering me around? And you, Lu Quan, you're nothing but a dog for Wei Yunzhou. How dare you bark at me?"
"Go back and tell Wei Yunzhou that a mere Zhengjin Pill is not worth mentioning!"
Lu Quan had heard before that the "freak" Lu Tianqing was arrogant.
But he never expected Lu Tianqing to be this arrogant.
Facing him, an Inner Sect disciple, and even facing a letter from Senior Brother Wei, he didn't give an ounce of face.
"Presumptuous! Lu Tianqing, you've stayed in the Outer Sect for so long that you really think you're the best in the world. No matter how strong you are, you're still just a mere Outer Sect disciple..."
Lu Quan could no longer endure it.
He was, after all, a dignified Inner Sect disciple.
Even if his reputation wasn't prominent, he was not someone an Outer Sect disciple like Lu Tianqing could insult.
"Clang."
Lu Quan drew his sword in an instant.
However, the moment Lu Quan drew his sword, Lu Tianqing moved.
His figure flickered slightly.
He even left behind an afterimage.
Terrifying blood energy erupted instantly, and a fist slammed into Lu Quan's chest.
"Thud."
A muffled sound rang out.
A terrifying, massive force acted upon Lu Quan's body in an instant.
"What?"
Lu Quan's heart jolted, his eyes filled with shock.
He was sent flying by Lu Tianqing's punch, crashing heavily onto the ground. The bones in his chest had collapsed, and Lu Quan nearly blacked out from the pain.
"Nine... nine hundred strands of blood energy?! You... you are really about to break the limit for the second time..."
Lu Quan's eyes widened, his mind completely dazed.
Rumors outside said that Lu Tianqing had become obsessed with breaking the limit for the second time.
He had dragged it out until he was nearly sixteen.
If he didn't cultivate Internal Force soon, he would be over the age limit.
But who could have imagined that Lu Tianqing had actually already cultivated nine hundred strands of blood energy?
The last time Lu Tianqing appeared in public, he had only displayed seven hundred strands of blood energy.
Seven hundred and nine hundred might seem like a difference of only two hundred, but that was a world of difference!
"If I wanted to cultivate Internal Force, it would be easy. I have no need for a Zhengjin Pill at all. So, Lu Quan, get lost. Don't come to my Baihe Peak ever again!"
"If there is a next time, it won't be this simple."
After speaking, Lu Tianqing closed his eyes once more, seemingly never having cared about Lu Quan from start to finish.
Lu Quan gritted his teeth and forced himself to climb up from the ground.
His eyes still flickered with terror.
Even after being humiliated, he didn't dare to utter a single harsh word, turning around and leaving immediately.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Quan slunk away from Baihe Peak in disgrace.
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