The Danxia Merchant Guild, what a scale it is.
The Ten Great Clans are merely forces at the county-level.
How could anyone possibly know the genius secrets inside?
But Zhao Chengxuan was different.
He became First-Class Genius at the age of seventeen. Now he has joined the state capital's main branch and sided with the Great Elder's faction. Naturally, there are people in the Yongning Prefecture branch who will stand by him and inform him of things.
First-Class Genius, at the Blood Exchange Realm.
When these seven characters are put together, it means that this person has the potential to compete with him for the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings!
The path of martial arts is nothing but struggle.
Before he could go to the capital and learn better Cultivation Method techniques, we must completely subdue him.
In the future, I will have one less competitor.
" Zhao Chengxuan, aren't you being a little too arrogant!"
Even someone as good-natured as Wang Liancheng had a cold expression on his face at this moment.
He was about to win the championship of the Prefecture City Genius Meet and should have been the center of attention.
But Zhao Chengxuan's appearance, and the few words he uttered.
It knocked him straight down from the clouds to the mud.
If he were to step down directly amidst such disregard, how would the martial artists of the entire county view him in the future?
Wang Liancheng stood on the arena, looking at Zhao Chengxuan. His blood flowed like molten mercury, and his powerful Qi and Blood condensed into smoke.
Below, the guests, unusually quiet, held their breath. Everyone could see that the battle on the stage was about to erupt.
" Brother Shang, this genius's name... sounds like yours..."
Zhang Ruo lowered her voice to an extremely low hue, as if afraid of being overheard by those around her. Her heart skipped a beat when Zhao Chengxuan mentioned Shang Junming. But then she remembered that when she first met Brother Shang, Brother Shang was already eighteen.
Even if one reaches the Viscera Training Realm, one is still just an ordinary genius.
It should just be a case of overlapping names.
Zhang Ruo thought to herself. After all, she was just a member of a branch family, and even Zhang Yunsu, the most outstanding member of the Zhang Family in recent years, couldn't be considered an ordinary genius.
Naturally, everyone kept this matter a secret. She was also unaware that within the Danxia Merchant Guild, one could advance in rank through actual combat.
"Um."
Jiang Shu simply nodded, her brows furrowing slightly.
He never expected that sitting in the audience would lead to such Wu Wang. But after a few thoughts raced through his mind, he managed to sort out his thoughts.
As a member of the Zhao Family family, Zhao Chengxuan didn't actually have any major conflict of interest with him. Even if they were to compete for the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings in the future, there were still 108 spots on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings.
There's absolutely no need to push too hard.
Moreover, he himself, First-Class Genius, was a pseudo-genius who advanced through actual combat.
In the eyes of Zhao Chengxuan, a true First-Class Genius who entered the Viscera Training Realm at the age of seventeen, he was not a formidable enemy.
The reason for declaring war in this way.
It's highly likely that this is a factional struggle within the Danxia Merchant Guild!
If I get closer to President Su, there is a very high chance that I will join his President Faction in the future.
As for the Zhao Family, both Zhao Zhongming, the genius on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings, and Zhao Chengxuan now, have joined the Great Elder's faction.
If only I could be suppressed on the stage.
Not only could it please the Great Elder, but it would also make it extremely difficult for him to move forward in the Danxia Merchant Guild in the state capital.
After all, how many resources can a failed genius possibly obtain?
Killing multiple birds with one stone...
Sure enough, the people who could go to the prefectural capital were of a much higher caliber than those who went to the county or county seat.
This is a completely open and aboveboard scheme.
It's like two peaches killing three warriors.
Like a nine-turn intestine.
Pretending to be deaf and refusing to go on stage would also damage one's reputation and bring shame upon President Su.
The human body is like a great elixir, with the Four Symbols True Strength circulating throughout the body.
Jiang Shu remained seated calmly.
I absolutely must go to this arena today.
But there's no rush.
On the arena.
Zhao Chengxuan had no idea that " Shang Junming " was in the square watching all of this.
He turned around, looked at Wang Liancheng, and snorted coldly, "Fine. It seems I didn't completely subdue you back in the state capital. It's good that the news takes time to spread. Let's warm up a bit while Shang Junming is here."
"This is outrageous!"
Wang Liancheng said, word by word.
The moment the Lineage stepped down, the long sword on his body suddenly unsheathed and hovered in front of him.
The True Force within his body was reinforced layer by layer on the longsword.
Layer upon layer of True Force, condensing immense power.
This sword technique completely surpasses Zhang Yunsu's previous one!
Knowing Zhao Chengxuan's level of skill, he naturally wouldn't react the same way he did in the previous battles.
The first move he makes is a truly desperate, life-or-death struggle!
"As expected, that's how it is..."
" Wang Liancheng, it seems you still don't understand. Although we both went to the state capital, I can compete for a spot on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings, but you can't. Just how big is the gap between us?"
Outside the arena, the True Force of the ten clan leaders formed layers of protective shields.
The battle between these two geniuses will not be like what happened before.
If they are not careful, even they could be affected by the residual force of the battle.
Zhao Chengxuan shook his head. He also carried a long sword on his back, but he showed no intention of drawing it.
He just looked at Wang Liancheng like that, his eyes filled with disappointment.
"Enough with the nonsense, go!"
With a sharp shout, Wang Liancheng felt as if all the Qi and Blood in his body had been drained. All his True Force was concentrated on his longsword, and the point of light that condensed at the tip of the sword was like a vast Great Sun, radiating boundless power.
This is the Blood Sun Sword he painstakingly cultivated.
He exhausted eighty percent of his Qi and Blood and concentrated it into a single sword strike.
Even a mid-stage Blood Exchange Realm expert was blown to the head by this one sword strike!
Zhao Chengxuan is indeed very strong, but he is only at the mid-stage of the Blood Exchange Realm.
Even the strongest person would be shocked to see their own sword strike!
We should also have something to fear!
"This sword Kenjutsu is probably among the Higher Vehicle, if not the best, of Middle-Grade Martial Art!"
"This must be an opportunity that Wang Liancheng obtained in the state city! Even if I were here, I would have to defend against this sword strike with all my might."
" Blood Exchange Realm early stage cultivator unleashing the combat power of a mid -Blood Exchange Realm cultivator—can't someone with this kind of strength even compete for a spot on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings in the state city?"
The Ten Great Clans leaders and their guests were all utterly astonished.
Even with a thick protective shield, the spectators in the front row all moved to the back of their seats.
Anyone could see that the power unleashed by this sword strike was no small matter.
However, under Wang Liancheng's ultimate sword strike, Zhao Chengxuan simply raised one hand and slowly clenched his fist.
Within his body, Didi of Essence Blood ignited.
The surging Qi and Blood, like a tidal wave, erupted violently on his fist.
" Wang Liancheng, have you ever heard of forbidden arts?"
Zhao Chengxuan took a step forward and threw a punch.
With his Essence Blood burning, this seemingly ordinary punch was no longer just any ordinary martial art.
The forces converged, as if an immortal were plucking the sun. The powerful True Force transformed into a dazzling pillar of light, rushing towards the blood-red sun at the tip of Wang Liancheng's sword.
"Boom!"
The entire earth trembled violently under this enormous bombardment.
The tremors were so strong that even the Zhang Family servants outside the square could clearly feel them. Some of them were unsteady on their feet, even staggering, dropping their fruit platters in fear, and kneeling down to beg for mercy.
The Zhang Family's shrines Outer Area the square practically bulged out of their sockets.
Most of them are merely offered gold and Silver Plaque; their ultimate goal is nothing more than to enter the Viscera Training Realm and become the backbone of a powerful clan.
I have never seen such power.
No wonder, no wonder both Wang Liancheng and Zhao Chengxuan were so arrogant on the stage.
They never really gave it their all!
"That's too strong. Senior Brother Li, did you hear what that Young Master Zhao said just now? Shang Junming, do you think it could be that kid Shang...?"
Zhao Zhen's words evoked fear.
At first, he didn't make the connection. After all, compared to Zhang Ruo, who later maintained occasional contact with Jiang Shu, they were truly just strangers who met by chance.
Even Shang Juncheng's name wasn't very clear to me.
It took me a while to realize what was happening.
But neither of them took it seriously.
First-Class Genius, Blood Exchange Realm, are far beyond their reach.
They couldn't believe they had ever had a conversation with such a genius.
But now, Zhao Zhen suddenly thought of this possibility: what if?
What if this guy surnamed Shang really is the First-Class Genius that Young Master Zhao Chengxuan mentioned?
They themselves are slandering each other like this.
With the hearing of the Blood Exchange Realm expert, they would definitely be able to hear it.
At that time, what good will come of it for the two of us?
"No way, that guy surnamed Shang isn't that strong. Besides, if he were, he'd probably be in deep trouble himself. Didn't you hear that it was Young Master Zhao who challenged him? He clearly had a sword, but he didn't draw it, just exchanged blows with his fists. That kind of confidence, that kind of strength, how could that guy surnamed Shang compare? Moreover, he's just like us, from a county town. Reaching the Viscera Training Realm Internal Organs Realm is already a miracle."
"Yes, yes, yes. Young Master Zhao is even stronger! His punches are incredibly powerful. When he takes off his longsword, that will be unstoppable. I just don't know what this forbidden technique is?"
The two comforted each other.
In the stands, the guests were all tense, watching intently as the dazzling light on the arena erupted, causing powerful True Force of Qi and Blood to shake the entire arena.
Even the protective shields of True Force held by the Ten Great Clans leaders showed signs of cracking.
"Forbidden technique! Zhao Chengxuan, the genius, has actually learned a forbidden technique!"
"Mastering forbidden techniques gives you the possibility of making it onto the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings!"
"Two geniuses from the Zhao Family will be listed on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings!"
The Lineage was overjoyed. Even he didn't know that Zhao Chengxuan had such a trump card up his sleeve.
The Lineage's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
I originally thought Wang Liancheng was a good candidate.
Later, they thought Shang Junming was the best choice.
But now it seems that these two combined are not as good as Zhao Chengxuan!
This mysterious gift needs to be offered with even greater stakes!
We must make Zhao Chengxuan fall head over heels for us!
Being able to associate with geniuses who have made it onto the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings means that the Zhang Family will not only survive in the next few years, but may even rise to a higher level.
We will never be at the bottom again!
Forbidden technique?!
" Zhao Chengxuan!"
On the arena, smoke and dust erupted everywhere, obscuring the view inside.
But Wang Liancheng's voice roared out.
The clan leaders could vaguely hear the sounds of a longsword shattering, ribs breaking, and a mouthful of blood spurting out.
The Lineage sighed.
Wang Liancheng has become the most talented member of the Wang Family in recent years.
Unfortunately, they still lost.
Compared to forbidden techniques, the Blood Sun Sword Art is utterly insignificant.
The Blood Sun Sword Art is merely a strike that condenses Qi and Blood.
Although its power is immense, it is not refined enough.
Forbidden techniques, each one of them, completely surpasses Middle-Grade Martial Art.
The powerful strike that erupts can utterly destroy a martial artist's Qi and Blood, and body.
Mastering forbidden techniques means being invincible among those of the same realm!
Fortunately, this is a ring match.
Even if Zhao Chengxuan is arrogant, he will not deliver a fatal blow.
Reassuring himself, the Lineage took a deep breath and continued to reinforce the True Force Shield.
The smoke and dust cleared.
On the arena.
Two figures reappeared.
This time, however, Zhao Chengxuan stood proudly as always.
A tiny, inconspicuous patch of blood was slowly being wiped away from his fist.
Meanwhile, Wang Liancheng, who had defeated all the Blood Exchange Realm geniuses in the entire county, collapsed at the edge of the arena after this punch.
His Qi and Blood and energy levels had dropped to an extreme.
His handsome face was deathly pale. The Lineage quickly went up on stage, stuffed a Great Restoration Pill into Wang Liancheng's mouth, and took him off the stage.
All around was silent.
When Zhao Chengxuan made his move, almost everyone knew that Zhao Chengxuan was destined to win.
But no one expected this victory.
They won so easily, so powerfully!
Even the sharpest swords were shattered by a single punch of flesh and blood!
Wang Liancheng, who was once invincible, was now dressed in tattered clothes with a sunken chest.
This level of skill and combat prowess completely exceeded everyone's comprehension.
This is forbidden magic!
A forbidden technique that burns away Essence Blood!
The burning of a single drop of Essence Blood is equivalent to a full-force attack from a Blood Exchange Realm.
The more you burn, the higher the cumulative damage!
What's even more terrifying is that, at this moment, no one knows exactly how well Zhao Chengxuan has mastered the forbidden technique.
It can burn a lot of Essence Blood at once.
How much of his skill was used in that attack just now?
The Zhao Family is truly going to be invincible and control the entire Yongning Prefecture.
On the arena.
Wang Liancheng looked on incredulously as he was led away.
Zhao Chengxuan's face was as calm as a still lake.
From the very beginning, his target was not Wang Liancheng.
Naturally, they wouldn't be overjoyed by this simple victory.
Amidst a multitude of gazes filled with worship, reverence, shock, and fear, he spoke calmly, his voice booming through the air as his True Force surged, echoing in all directions.
" Shang Junming, I'll be waiting for you on the Zhang Family's arena for three days. Do you dare to come and fight me?"
The square was completely silent.
Zhao Chengxuan's voice was allowed to travel from the square to outside the Zhang Family.
Zhao Chengxuan's battle, fought in public, could not be kept secret.
If Shang Junming were in the county town, he would have heard the commotion.
Let's see if he dares to come.
A few breaths, gone in an instant.
There was no response.
Everyone was secretly shaking their heads, thinking that Shang Junming might be terrified.
When Zhao Chengxuan won without a fight.
Watching from Taichung.
A completely unfamiliar yet incredibly young voice rang out.
"No need to wait any longer, I'm here."