A First Place by a Landslide

Ji Lingxuan's casual remark silenced Shen Miaowei, and Huang Chengfeng quickly withdrew.

Seeing this, Ji Lingxuan also withdrew her gaze, leaned back in her seat with her body upright, and closed her eyes to rest.

"Mr. Chen Lie, the girl who spoke is Ji Lingxuan, the number one student in our Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group."

You should know her; after all, her information has been widely publicized by the Cloud River Province authorities for several months.

She spoke up, and I couldn't refuse her completely.

Shen Miaowei explained in a low voice.

"Are you afraid of her?" Chen Lie asked.

Upon hearing this, Shen Miaowei couldn't help but say, "Although I have also entered the realm of the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, I sparred with her some time ago. Even with the support of my Mental Power, I couldn't last ten moves against her. I am indeed somewhat wary of her."

"To say I'm afraid would be too harsh," she quickly explained. "Being wary is a more accurate description." She added, "But that fight happened before the New Year. My skills have improved significantly since then. Even if I'm not as good as her, I shouldn't be unable to withstand even ten moves."

"It's understandable that you're wary of her. In my opinion, with your current strength, even ten of you wouldn't last ten moves against her."

Regarding that cut we made before, all I can say is that she held back.

"What?"

Shen Miaowei found it unbelievable.

Both are at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, so why is there such a large difference?

Do you know what a "disruptive first place" is? It means the first place Yaoyao of the second place.

Ji Lingxuan is so dominant that she's in first place by a landslide; for her, second place is no different from hundredth place.

"So, Ji Lingxuan's true strength is far more complex than she has shown?"

Chen Lie hummed in response and then fell silent.

Given the harsh training environment on Blue Star and the impoverished family background, it is truly remarkable that such martial arts achievements have been made at this age; he is indeed a rare genius.

In his previous life, Chen Lie could only hear of his fame from afar; he wasn't even qualified to stand before Ji Lingxuan.

Before long, the Super Airship took off.

The Super Airship can travel at speeds exceeding 1,300 kilometers per hour.

After departing from Cloud River Province and traveling for more than an hour, the Super Airship finally left Sichuan and entered the territory of the Guannei Province.

After an unknown amount of time, the airship slowly landed.

Du Jinlong quickly walked to the airship cabin door and said, "We have arrived at the Shanling First Tower Guannei Province. The Genius Gathering is being held here."

After you disembark from the airship, please use the Identity Badge I gave you earlier to enter and exit.

Let's disembark from the airship now.

After Du Jinlong finished speaking, he opened the two side doors of the Super Airship and let the members of the Three Rivers Genius Group get off.

Chen Lie also followed the crowd off the Super Airship.

As soon as he stepped off the airship, he saw a towering building that seemed to reach into the clouds, with the words "The Shanling First Tower" written on it.

This must be the "Chuandu Grand Banquet" of East River Province.

The members of the Three Rivers Genius Group arrived at the ticket office of the Shaanxi First Building Hotel, and staff members immediately appeared.

"Distinguished martial arts geniuses of Three Rivers, in order to demonstrate the importance that Guannei Province attaches to you, Provincial Governor Zheng of Guannei Province has personally come to receive you."

Furthermore, the security level for this Eight Provinces Gathering has been set at the highest level by our province, and there will be absolutely no risk.

Next, everyone will enter the venue in turn, using their Identity Badge.

After the staff member finished speaking, they immediately directed the passage to be opened and arranged for more than ten staff members to check the Identity Badge.

Members of the Provincial Genius Group enjoy preferential treatment wherever they go, so naturally they won't be queuing in front of a single restaurant.

So, after only a few minutes, and after being checked by more than ten staff members, everyone entered the Shanling First Tower.

Suddenly, the area in front of us became resplendent with gold and jade.

As soon as Chen Lie and the crowd entered, they were greeted by the hotel staff.

The entire first floor of the hotel has been renovated. The lobby is about 2,000 square meters and has about 300 seats.

Three hundred seats are arranged in a fan shape around a counter that is less than two hundred square meters in size.

At this moment, more than half of the approximately 300 seats were already occupied.

"Greetings to all the members of the Genius Group from the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong. I am the manager of the Shanling First Tower Hotel. It is an honor to host you, the top martial arts geniuses from each province, today."

The members of the Genius Group from the Five Provinces of Changshanling arrived an hour early because of their proximity.

Please come this way, I'll take you to the location of the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong.

With the hospitality of many hotel staff, the members of the Three Rivers Genius Group took their seats in their respective places.

At Shen Miaowei's invitation, Chen Lie once again went to the location of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group.

"Hey, Chen Lie, why did you go somewhere else and not sit in our East River Provincial Genius Group's seats?"

I didn't see you on the airship just now.

Luo Zhixun saw Chen Lie and couldn't help but ask.

"I went up to Cloud River Province on my airship and took a seat there," Chen Lie replied.

Tang Jiu'er, standing next to Luo Zhixun, couldn't help but ask, "They went to Cloud River Province? I remember the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group members always looked down on people from Dongxi and Xichuan, right?"

What did you do there?

At this moment, Shen Miaowei stepped forward. "Hello, students from the East River Provincial Genius Group, I'm from Cloud River Province."

The reason I invited Mr. Chen Lie to visit Cloud River Province is that I have some questions I'd like to ask him; there's no other reason.

Luo Zhixun looked at Shen Miaowei: "You are—"

Shen Miaowei.

"Shen Miaowei? You're one of the two Blood-Qi Extreme Realm geniuses in the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group?" Tang Jiu'er was immediately surprised.

"I wouldn't presume to call myself a genius, but I was indeed fortunate enough to reach the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm." Shen Miaowei nodded gently.

"How could someone who breaks through to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm be a fluke? You're too modest. In our East River Province, that would definitely be considered the number one genius."

"I would hardly call myself a genius compared to Mr. Chen Lie."

I would like to invite Mr. Chen Lie to sit down for a while so I can ask him some questions. I hope the Provincial Genius Group can understand.

Luo Zhixun said, "Since you know Chen Lie, it's only right that you get together and have a chat."

If any of the deacons accompanying our East River Genius Group ask, I will help explain."

"Thank you!"

Shen Miaowei turned around and said to Chen Lie, "Mr. Chen Lie, let's go."

Chen Lie hummed in agreement and went to Cloud River Province's seat with Shen Miaowei.

"Zhixun, did I hear that right?"

What did Shen Miaowei just say? That she's not a genius in Chen Lie's eyes?

"How can someone at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm be so humble?"

"Maybe they were just telling the truth and weren't being modest?" Luo Zhixun countered.

"Impossible. Shen Miaowei isn't even 18 yet, is she? A martial Blood-Qi Extreme Realm their cultivation level under 18 would be considered a top genius in any of the Chuanshan Eight Provinces."

Perhaps they were referring to the realm of Mental Power?

I remember that Shen Miaowei's family is the Shen Family Yunchuan Shen Family, a very famous family of Divine Sense Master.

I told you before, Chen Lie's mastery of Mental Power is beyond your imagination.

"Is that so?"

Tang Jiu'er was puzzled.

On the other side, at Shen Miaowei's invitation, Chen Lie sat down in the seating area for the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group.

The Provincial Youth Genius Group from Cloud River Province, who were still confused, asked, "What's going on? How did an outsider get in among us?"

"Oh, it's that person. I saw him on the airship just now. He's from the East River Provincial Genius Group, and he's a friend of Shen Miaowei."

"That friend of mine is probably a relative of Shen Miaowei."

Shen Miaowei is a martial arts genius at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm. Her friends can only be people at the same Ultimate Realm. Honestly, I wouldn't even bother with someone from this poor, remote place like East River Province. If it weren't for any familial connection with Shen Miaowei Shen Miaowei, would she stand up for him?

"Damn, they really have no shame at all. What kind of strong people can come from that garbage place, East River Province?"

He shamelessly sidled up to us in Cloud River Province, taking advantage of Shen Miaowei's favor to occupy a front-row seat. If it weren't for him, I could have easily sat in the front row too. He's so shameless.

The murmurs from the members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group in the back row naturally did not escape the notice of Chen Lie and Shen Miaowei in the front row.

Shen Miaowei suddenly stood up and Chen Liedao, "Mr. Chen Lie, I'll go teach them a lesson for you."

"I can do it myself!"

Chen Lie stood up and turned to look at the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group behind him. Upon seeing this, Shen Miaowei immediately moved closer to Chen Lie, glaring angrily at the gossiping Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group members behind him, to cheer him on.

Chen Lie pointed at the two people. "Weren't you two the ones who attacked me from behind just now?"

Although that person was afraid of Shen Miaowei next to Chen Lie, he still said defiantly, "So what if I said it?"

You're from East River Province, yet you insist on crowding into our Cloud River Province, and we can't even say anything about it?

If you're so capable, then don't rely on others for support!

Chen Lie snorted coldly, unleashing the full power of the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique>, his blood and qi circulated rapidly, and the aura of a ferocious star beast, similar to the pressure of the Ultimate Realm, instantly spread out in all directions.

He knew he couldn't make a move in this situation, so while releasing this murderous aura, Chen Lie activated the <Lingguang Divine Refining Chapter>, mixing it with a large amount of sharp spiritual power to intimidate people.

The members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group immediately felt a chill.

A tremor originating from the depths of one's soul spread out, causing the surrounding members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group to catch their breath.

"Is this the Extreme Realm Pressure?"

"Such a powerful aura! This person is at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm!"

Many members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group were taken aback.

Logically speaking, these Blood Qi Value of over a thousand calories, with those having a high blood energy value approaching two thousand calories. The pressure from the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm shouldn't have a significant impact on them.

But what's going on now? How can someone at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm exert such immense pressure?

The main force of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group who faced Chen Lie directly was under immense pressure. He was instantly drenched in sweat, his body trembling uncontrollably, as if he were facing a ferocious beast that had already bared its fangs.

In just a moment, Chen Lie withdrew the double pressure, and the member of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group immediately slumped into his seat, filled with fear.

"Is that all you've got? You dare to provoke me?"

Chen Lie glanced at everyone. "I won't hold it against you this time, but if I hear any more of this kind of criticism later—"

Shen Miaowei then said, "If anyone criticizes me again, then they are deliberately targeting me. Don't blame me for being ruthless!"

She knew that Chen Lie was not a member of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group, and his words had little influence on the members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group, so she happened to appear to support Chen Lie.

After she finished speaking, Shen Miaowei and Chen Lie sat down again.

At this moment, the members of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group in the back row all felt strange.

"Wasn't it said that there were no experts at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm in East River Province? What's the story with this person?"

"That's normal. Which province doesn't keep some secrets? We in Cloud River Province even claim to have only two Ultimate Realm experts, but what's the reality?"

"What I mean is, isn't his Extreme Realm Pressure a bit scary?"

Logically speaking, after one's Blood Qi Value exceeds 1000 calories, facing the pressure of the Ultimate Realm should still cause some discomfort, but it shouldn't be like before, right?

Ji Lingxuan, the champion of Cloud River Province Martial Leader was seated one person away from Chen Lie, also glanced at Chen Lie with a puzzled look.

This person's Extreme Realm Pressure Extreme Realm Pressure was actually stronger than hers; this was simply unbelievable.

She knew that the strength of the Extreme Realm Pressure was a reflection of the purity of one's blood and qi, that is, Strength Value.

Could it be that this person's Strength Value even higher than hers?

I just heard Shen Miaowei say that the person's name seems to be "Chen Lie"?

"During the Three-Province Martial Tournament, we can test this person's abilities."

Because the younger generation in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong is far behind her, she can only seek out Ultimate Realm geniuses from other provinces to hone her skills.

If East River Province can find a worthy opponent, it would be a good thing for her.

"But I remember that the East River Province Martial Leader is named Wang Dongting. Could it be that this Wang Dongting is actually a hidden master who has never revealed his strength?"

As Ji Lingxuan pondered, she looked towards the direction of the East River Provincial Genius Group.

If someone who isn't the Martial Leader and a member of the East River Provincial Genius Group is already at the Martial Way Extreme Realm, then wouldn't the East River Province Martial Leader, the strongest member of the entire East River Province 'Provincial Youth Genius Group, be even stronger?

It seems that East River Province martial arts are not as bad as rumored.

After Chen Lie sat down, Shen Miaowei asked him many questions about cultivating Mental Power, and Chen Lie answered them one by one.

Shortly afterward, the lights on the stage in front of the seats suddenly came on.

A middle-aged man walked into the venue, surrounded by many staff members.

Greetings to the martial arts geniuses from the eight provinces.

I am Zheng Meng, the governor in charge of the Guannei Province Provincial Governor.

On behalf of the 150 million people of the Guannei Province, I welcome you to this Genius Gathering.

"Next, please welcome Mr. Dong Qichao, President of the Provincial Martial Artist Association, to the stage to preside over today's gathering."

After the Provincial Governor of the Guannei Province finished speaking, he left the meeting room.

Next up was a man in his fifties.

"Hello everyone, I am Dong Qichao, the president of the Provincial Martial Artist Association, and I am in charge of hosting this event."

"This gathering was requested by the Blue Star Martial Artist Association Headquarters."

There will be Grandmaster instructors from Blue Star University teaching martial arts, but ultimately, the theme of our gathering is a concentrated exchange among young Martial Artist from the Chuanshan Eight Provinces.

"Blue Star Martial Arts is constantly progressing. In many aspects, the older generation of Grandmaster can no longer guide you. You have to explore and discover on your own."

"Using outdated methods from the older generation to train in martial arts is harming you."