Hundred Tiger Tower

Bai Yuan casually found a seat by the window.

Before long, a beautiful blue-skinned woman with an excellent figure came over. She handed him a menu with both hands, then smiled and asked:

"What would you like to order?"

Bai Yuan took the thick, solid-feeling menu, secretly marveling.

He'd expected some high-tech ordering method involving holographic projections or thought interaction. He hadn't imagined it would be so simple.

Sometimes, simple really was better.

Bai Yuan skimmed the menu, then quickly made his choice.

"I'll have Thunderbolt Beef, Green Wood Spirit Leaf, any staple you have, and a glass of Hundred Flavor Juice."

"Certainly. Please wait a moment," the server replied with a smile.

Meanwhile, Luwa was just about to resume praising Kulu when he heard a familiar voice. He immediately turned toward the source.

The moment he saw who it was, his expression changed.

"You!" Luwa sprang to his feet and addressed Bai Yuan.

"Is it so strange for me to be here?" Bai Yuan replied evenly without looking up.

Seeing this, Kulu also stood and looked toward Bai Yuan.

He was just as startled when he saw him.

"So he really is from the Blade Clan! I've heard plenty of stories about the Blade Clan, but this is my first time seeing one in person."

Luwa had been feeling somewhat uneasy, but as soon as he heard Kulu speak, he remembered who the man beside him was. His confidence returned at once.

"Brother Kulu, this man often uses his Blade Clan status to throw his weight around and bully the weak. We should be careful!"

Kulu glanced at Luwa. He was arrogant, but that didn't mean he was stupid. He knew exactly what kind of person the man beside him was.

Ignoring Luwa, Kulu addressed Bai Yuan. "They say every member of the Blade Clan is a skilled fighter. I'd like to test that for myself today. I won't take advantage of you; I'll suppress my strength to your level."

As a disciple of Hundred Tiger Tower, Kulu had far broader horizons than ordinary people.

He knew that although the Blade Clan was powerful, it didn't interfere when its younger members went out to gain experience.

Even if one of them fought someone to the death and ultimately fell, the clan usually wouldn't pursue the matter.

So he had no reservations about making a move.

"Sure. Let's do it after I finish eating. I'll see you in the Virtual Universe."

Bai Yuan readily agreed.

He'd just come out of seclusion, and his strength had improved considerably. He needed a suitable opponent to test his current abilities.

He'd been planning to get some practice at the Slaughter Arena, and now someone had volunteered.

Kulu nodded, then gave Bai Yuan his communication number.

"I'll be waiting for you in the Virtual Universe at this time tomorrow."

With that, he turned and left.

Luwa didn't dare linger and hurried after him.

Watching them walk away, Bai Yuan thought to himself, I thought he'd be another brainless rich kid, but he's actually pretty clearheaded.

The man seemed boastful, but he knew his limits.

He hadn't let a few remarks from someone else go to his head. He understood what he truly wanted.

Before long, the dishes Bai Yuan had ordered arrived one after another.

He took his time enjoying the meal, then paid and went straight back to the castle.

The first thing he did after returning was put on his Smart Optical Computer and enter the Virtual Universe.

"Xingwu, add a friend for me. The communication number is 13256812451."

"Certainly, Master."

At his instruction, Xingwu quickly carried it out.

About half an hour later, the other party approved the request, and they officially connected.

"Tomorrow at the Black Dragon Mountain Slaughter Arena, Battle Space. Don't be late," the other party messaged.

The next day, Bai Yuan went to the Slaughter Arena as agreed.

But when he arrived, he realized Kulu wasn't the only one there.

Three other figures stood nearby.

Two women and one man, all carrying themselves with distinction and clearly from distinguished backgrounds.

"Planning to gang up on me?" Bai Yuan asked jokingly.

Kulu shook his head. "These three are my senior disciples at Hundred Tiger Tower. When they heard I was going to fight someone from the Blade Clan, they got curious and came along to watch."

The two then entered a private Battle Space in the Slaughter Arena, while the other three switched to spectator mode.

Whoosh!

As soon as the battle began, Kulu swiftly drew a black spear. The vertical eye on his forehead gleamed as he entered a state of intense concentration.

From the spectators' seats, the man commented, "Junior Brother Kulu's vertical eye possesses Static Vision. To him, his opponent's movements appear as clear as if they were slowed down. In a fight at the same level, or even against someone slightly stronger, it gives him a huge advantage."

All three of them were Second Grade Elites of Hundred Tiger Tower. Kulu was currently Third Grade, but he'd been performing better and better lately. It was only a matter of time before he advanced to Second Grade.

"Here I come!"

Kulu gave a low shout and thrust his spear forward like a dragon.

Universe Realm technique—Spear Ray Aurora!

His entire body transformed into a dazzling streak of light as he shot toward Bai Yuan.

Bai Yuan remained composed. War Blade in hand, he swung into the attack.

The light in Kulu's vertical eye blazed brighter. In his vision, every one of Bai Yuan's movements unfolded in slow motion, frame by frame.

He rapidly worked through more than a dozen possible follow-up moves and counters in his mind. It was his usual method for securing victory.

But in the next instant, his pupils contracted sharply.

"Impossible... It can't be!"

In that brief moment, he had calculated more than a dozen possible outcomes, but there was only one result.

There wasn't a single flaw in that slash!

No matter how he changed his moves, Bai Yuan's slash would keep him firmly suppressed and even counter him.

Bai Yuan's battle rhythm, angles of force, and instinctive responses had nearly reached the pinnacle of what was possible at this level.

That was the combat skill forged through ten thousand "deaths."

Boom!

The instant blade and spear collided, a terrifying force surged along the shaft.

Even with his Force Battle Armor absorbing most of the impact, the remaining shock left Kulu's insides in agony.

Pfft!

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes full of disbelief.

"My Force Amplitude is eightfold, yet yours is far greater than mine. It must be at least twelvefold!"

The three spectators were equally astonished.

They could defeat Kulu too, but winning with such an effortless single move was almost impossible for them.

"His Force Amplitude is higher than mine!" cried the woman in light blue armor.

Her Force Amplitude was the highest among the three, yet it had only just reached elevenfold.

And she was already at the sixth planetary level, with far more years of cultivation behind her than Bai Yuan.

By contrast, anyone could see that Bai Yuan wasn't even an adult yet!

Bai Yuan sighed inwardly. So weak. Hundred Tiger Tower is only a World Lord Level force, after all. Its disciples are a little undertrained.

"My name is Pusis. Would you be willing to fight me?"

Excitement gleamed in the eyes of the woman in light blue armor.

The other two exchanged glances, looking helpless.

Whenever their companion saw a top-tier genius, she couldn't contain herself. She always had to challenge them personally.

Bai Yuan didn't refuse.

Kulu's figure soon vanished, and Pusis appeared on the arena.

As soon as she appeared, a streamlined blue helmet materialized above her head and seamlessly connected with her armor, radiating a faint halo of energy.

She held a long, narrow blue sword in each hand and shot straight toward Bai Yuan like lightning.

Her speed and strength were both far beyond Kulu's.

Even so, she still couldn't truly stir Bai Yuan's fighting spirit.

"Sharp Metal Fifteen-Fold Slash."

A flash of blade light burst forth, tracing a golden arc.

The timing of this slash was exquisite. It cut off every avenue of escape, leaving Pusis no choice but to meet it head-on.

Clang!

A crushing force erupted. Sharp Metal Concept condensed along the blade, giving the slash an edge that seemed capable of tearing through anything.

Pusis felt her arms go numb. The energy in her armor flickered violently, and the force sent her hurtling backward.