Inside the Martial Lecture Hall.
Many Disciples stared at Guo Dun as he stumbled backward, his face pale and his legs nearly giving way. Bewilderment spread across their faces.
A moment ago, Guo Dun had been arrogant beyond measure, delivering vicious threats in the calmest voice.
It was as though the instant Qin Hao dared refuse him, he would be pinned to the ground and trampled.
Yet they had exchanged only one move, and Guo Dun had been driven back.
Defeated in one strike!
It was no exaggeration. Qin Hao had the strength to defeat Guo Dun in a single blow.
Their positions had been completely reversed.
The crowd could hardly believe it.
"This..."
"How is that possible? Guo Dun actually lost."
"Hiss. He's a Protector of the Azure Dragon Society Two Realms Peak, and he passed the Myriad Worlds Mysterious Tower's First Floor two years ago. Qin Hao passed the First Floor too, but Guo Dun only waited until two years ago because he wanted an easier time of it. That's why he put off the challenge."
Guo Dun had undergone Cultivation in the Inner Gate for fifteen years, yet he was stronger than many Disciples who had undergone Cultivation for twenty.
He had long been capable of passing the Myriad Worlds Mysterious Tower's First Floor. He had simply pursued perfection, so he had not passed it until two years ago.
The crowd stared blankly at Guo Dun as he staggered back. Then they sucked in cold breaths and turned shocked eyes toward Qin Hao, who stood where he was without having moved an inch.
Respect and fear crept onto their faces.
By defeating Guo Dun, Qin Hao had already proven his strength.
"How is that possible!?" Zong Yuanjiu cried, nearly leaping to his feet. "Senior Brother Guo