One Against a Hundred

"Arrogant! Are the three of you really planning to take on more than a hundred of us?"

Someone suddenly stepped out from the crowd, his voice full of indignation.

Everyone present was a celebrated genius in their respective factions, accustomed to their lofty status. They had never been treated with such disdain.

As soon as he finished speaking, another person stepped forward.

"I've long heard of Yuan's accomplishments. If I can't exchange a few moves with him in person today, what was the point of coming all this way?"

Gradually, the other geniuses chimed in as well, their gazes growing cold.

Bai Kuangren burst out laughing. "Well said! Why bother with one-on-one matches? Why not all come at once?"

Hearing this, Bai Yuan could hardly believe his ears. He whipped around to look at Bai Kuangren.

Big Brother! We're family!

Before Bai Yuan and the others could respond, the other eight World Lords all nodded in agreement.

"That sounds like a fine idea. Let's begin, then. Fight to your heart's content. I'll cover any damage."

With the World Lords' approval, everyone was suddenly fired up, their fighting spirit surging. They were only waiting for the signal to charge Bai Yuan and the others.

"What do we do? I can handle two at most," Bai Kaluo said in a tense, lowered voice.

"I have a domain, so I'm in a slightly better position. I can probably hold off three." Lion Sha quickly assessed the situation, his earlier ease gone.

Bai Yuan's gaze swept over the people surrounding them, all watching hungrily.

"What about the remaining 112?"

Lion Sha shrugged helplessly and smiled wryly. "Those are naturally yours to handle. Don't forget, the two of us were only tricked into coming by you."

Just then, someone finally made a move.

"Attack!"

"I'll lead the charge!"

"Everyone, move aside! Blades and swords have no eyes, so don't blame me if you get hurt!"

Origin Force weapons and Telekinetic Weapons flashed into view, their light overlapping as they rained down on Bai Yuan.

Facing the encirclement, Bai Yuan stopped holding back. His Gold Domain expanded in an instant, and an incomparably sharp aura erupted with a roar. It was as if space itself had been sliced into countless fragments!

But amid the crowd, a red-skinned young man gripping a flame-patterned great axe suddenly lit up with excitement.

"A domain? I have one too!"

Before the words had even left his mouth, his blazing Fire Domain swept out and collided violently with Bai Yuan's Gold Domain. The two domains each claimed half the field, locked in a dead heat!

"Huo Yun, you actually comprehended a domain!"

A fellow elite from his sect cried out in shock.

Huo Yun grinned. "I only figured it out a few days ago. I hadn't had a chance to mention it before they called me here."

Elsewhere, Lion Sha also ran into an unexpected opponent.

The woman in purple armor he was fighting suddenly unleashed a Water Domain in the middle of their struggle.

Its gentle yet unyielding power surged like a hidden tide, catching Lion Sha off guard.

Fortunately, Lion Sha reacted quickly and had solid defensive techniques. Though forced back several steps, he wasn't injured.

The two World Lords from North Dragon City and the Black Cloud Society exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

They hadn't expected their carefully cultivated disciples to stand out in a gathering like this and win them so much face.

"Kuangren, you may be in trouble in this wager. Forget taking on a hundred—your junior might not even beat those two disciples who've mastered domains one-on-one."

One of the observing World Lords turned to Bai Kuangren with a smile.

Bai Kuangren remained relaxed, leaning back in his chair without a care.

"Then I'll lose. But I believe he won't."

Before he finished speaking, a roar suddenly rang out from the battlefield!

Bai Yuan had finally met his first opponent head-on: the red-skinned man who had unleashed the Fire Domain.

"Cleave!"

The man's thunderous shout accompanied his great axe, wreathed in blazing divine flames. Like a roaring fire dragon, it came crashing down!

Bai Yuan's expression remained calm. His War Blade rose in an instant, the muscles throughout his body trembling as layers of force burst from the blade.

CLANG!!!

Bai Yuan swayed slightly, then quickly steadied himself.

The red-skinned man, however, turned deathly pale. A force surged madly up his arm and into his body, roiling his blood and leaving him unable to muster his strength.

"What a strange blade technique... No, that's not it! His use of force has reached absolute perfection!"

Bai Yuan's performance made the other eight World Lords look at him in a new light.

And this was only the beginning.

As attacks swept in from every direction, Bai Yuan wielded his blade in his right hand and held a shield in his left. He shifted and dodged, deflecting every assault that came at him.

At the same time, Flowing Light flickered beneath his feet, unleashing incredible speed. His blade flashed, and three opponents fell in an instant.

"How is that possible?"

"Be careful! No one can take him on alone!"

Everyone was stunned.

The opponents he had taken down weren't nobodies. They were geniuses carefully cultivated by major factions.

Bai Yuan's strength was on an entirely different level.

Even Huo Yun, who had also comprehended a domain, couldn't withstand a single exchange with him. In the blink of an eye, he was on the defensive.

The World Lords, however, saw something deeper.

"Interesting. For a young man at the Planet Realm, comprehending a domain is already remarkable. Yet he's also incredibly skilled at using it."

"That last strike completely fused his blade technique with his domain. Its power was comparable to the Domain Second Layer."

"And that's not all. He has almost no weaknesses in strength, speed, or defense. Every aspect of his abilities has reached an exceptionally high level. Otherwise, how could he turn defense into offense while surrounded on all sides?"

Watching everyone marvel at Bai Yuan, Bai Kuangren smiled smugly.

"Of course. If his talent weren't exceptional, why would I have passed my secret technique on to him?"

The other World Lords glanced at him. One of them shook his head with a laugh.

"Come on. Your secret technique isn't some priceless treasure. The real reason is that he has such great talent. If he's willing, Hundred Tiger Tower can give him Special Grade Elite status."

"Three Axe Mountain is willing to offer him the same treatment and have a World Lord personally guide his cultivation."

"The Black Dragon Mountain is backed by the Imperial Family. If he agrees to join us, we can grant him a star system and make him its lord."

"North Dragon City..."

For a time, the major factions competed to make offers, sparing no expense.

Bai Yuan's displayed talent had undoubtedly reached the level of a Special Grade Elite.

A genius like him was a rare find, and none of the factions present were willing to let him slip away.

Meanwhile, amid the battle, Bai Yuan noticed that the others were deliberately keeping their distance. The Psychic Masters were using one technique after another, sustaining an endless barrage of attacks. He immediately understood what they were trying to do.

"They want to wear me down again. Too bad that probably won't work this time."

He gave a light laugh. The next moment, an Extreme Blade Wheel, shimmering all over, appeared beside him.

During the clan tournament, he had realized that his attacks were too one-dimensional, which left him at a disadvantage against groups.

So he had decided to cultivate the Controller path of the Psychic Masters as well. It would strengthen his soul and make up for the shortcomings in his fighting style.

"Go!"

Fifteen streaks of cold light shot out at his command.

The Extreme Blade Wheel wasn't particularly high-grade. It was only a second-tier, low-grade telekinetic weapon, with rather ordinary power.

But with the full support of the Gold Domain, every blade gleamed with razor-sharp light, posing a deadly threat to everyone.

Bai Yuan's Brain Domain Width was nothing special. Even after breaking through to the Planet Realm, it was only 15—lower than that of some Apprentice Realm Psychic Masters.

Of course, if he'd had talent in that area back then, he wouldn't have chosen the path of a Martial Artist.