"D-dead??"
"So fast!!"
None of them could believe their eyes!
Even Liu Tianjun's and Jia Nan's pupils contracted.
Qi Yuan's speed just now had actually rivaled that of an ordinary Grandmaster Realm expert!!
Yan Gang, meanwhile, stood utterly stunned, unable to believe his eyes.
"Ah! My son! You killed my son! Die!!"
"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!!"
Lin Qiang had gone mad, blasting a fierce torrent of Fire Release from his mouth straight at Qi Yuan.
A great surge of scorching flames gushed out, only to pass straight through Qi Yuan's body.
"You dare show off that pathetic level of Fire Release before me??"
Faint green energy radiated from his body, pushing the Fire Release aside!!
"Gate of Opening!! Gate of Healing!!"
"Third Gate, Gate of Life, open!!"
Qi Yuan opened three gates in rapid succession. The third gate, the Gate of Life, was also known as the last safe zone of the Eight Gates of Limitless.
Then Qi Yuan moved again. Even the surface of his body seemed to flush with blood as he kicked at Lin Qiang!!
"Stop!!"
Unable to hold back any longer, Liu Tianjun roared, his hands rapidly forming hand seals. "Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!!"
An enormous sphere of lightning hurtled straight at Qi Yuan!!
But Qi Yuan's kick had already struck Lin Qiang, sending him flying backward with blood filling his mouth.
The powerful Lightning Ball tore through Lin Qiang's body and continued toward Qi Yuan without losing momentum.
Qi Yuan abruptly twisted in midair, narrowly dodging the Lightning Release attack through his extraordinary speed.
The doors behind them collapsed with a thunderous crash!!
Cao Yang and the other guardians stared wide-eyed. "He actually dodged a Grandmaster Realm expert's Lightning Release?? How is that speed possible??"
"What is that green energy??"
Liu Tianjun's face grew as long as a donkey's. A Grandmaster Realm expert like him had actually failed to kill a junior in a single move.
What a disgrace!!
Yet Qi Yuan kept his momentum, rapidly forming hand seals in midair.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!!"
The enormous fireball sent the temperature soaring in the cramped space!!
It exploded violently as it approached Liu Tianjun!!
Bang!!
Flames scattered in all directions, leaving the entire office in shambles.
The documents on the desk had already turned to ash!
Liu Tianjun retreated rapidly, a look of horror appearing on his face.
Not just him-everyone in the room involuntarily backed away!!
"Why... why is this Fire Release so powerful??"
"Just what realm is Qi Yuan in!!"
The Sensor Ninja among the guardians could not help swallowing. "His Fire Release is no weaker than that of some Grandmaster Mirror experts!!"
Liu Tianjun flew into a rage.
The damage was minor, but the humiliation was immense.
Heat surged from his body as the Mowu Liu Family's Boil Release Kekkei Genkai was about to erupt.
Suddenly, however, Liu Tianjun found himself in a dark space, trembling like a lamb awaiting slaughter.
"Liu Tianjun, I haven't even taken issue with this. What do you think you're doing??"
Jia Nan's voice rang throughout the darkness.
"This is... a Genjutsu Space!!"
Liu Tianjun's expression changed drastically. He understood that Jia Nan had acted.
Outside, many had been watching Liu Tianjun in terror as he was about to erupt, only for him to stand motionless with a savage expression.
Qi Yuan also found it strange. He had been about to activate his Three-Tomoe Sharingan!!
He had even already spent Enhancement Points on the Eight Gates of Limitless to open the Fourth Gate directly.
The Fourth Gate marked the true beginning of the Eight Gates of Limitless's danger zone, and the strength and speed gained would likewise increase drastically!
He did not dare underestimate this peak Grandmaster Realm expert!!
His gaze focused on Jia Nan and Liu Tianjun. Both seemed to be in a rather unusual state.
Is this genjutsu? Should I stab him to death right now!!
Suddenly, blood appeared at the corner of Liu Tianjun's mouth, and his body swayed involuntarily.
Then, somewhat reluctantly, he cupped his hands toward Jia Nan. "Thank you for showing mercy, Grandmaster Jia!!"
He understood that Jia Nan had held back just now. Otherwise, he would have broken down and died in the genjutsu!!
Suddenly, Liu Tianjun noticed Qi Yuan right in front of him. In his fury, he laughed. "What do you think you're doing??"
At Liu Tianjun's words, everyone else came to their senses as well.
The guardian Cao Yang smacked his lips. "Was Qi Yuan trying to kill a Grandmaster Realm expert just now??"
Jia Nan also gave Qi Yuan an odd look. This little fellow was truly bold!
What concerned him even more, however, was that Qi Yuan could actually practice the Eight Gates of Limitless!!
The green steam rising from his body was the hallmark of the Eight Gates of Limitless.
But very few people could practice Ninjutsu while also practicing the Eight Gates of Limitless!!
His proficiency in Fire Release was clearly no simple matter!!
Jia Nan had read Qi Yuan's records and immediately understood where his Eight Gates of Limitless had come from.
But seeing the distance between Liu Tianjun and Qi Yuan, he hurriedly stepped between them.
At the same time, he quickly waved Qi Yuan back, fearing that Liu Tianjun might lash out and take him down with him.
Qi Yuan backed away a few steps with some regret.
Liu Tianjun's expression grew even darker.
Anywhere else, someone of Qi Yuan's lowly status would never have survived.
But with Jia Nan here, he had no way to vent his anger.
"Very good. To think you even have the talent to practice the Eight Gates of Limitless!!"
"You actually managed to dodge a Grandmaster Realm expert's attack using the Eight Gates of Limitless!!"
"Unfortunately, you carry the Sharingan's curse. Once illness takes hold of you, I'm afraid you won't be able to open the Eight Gates of Limitless at all."
Lin Tao had been an excellent pawn, yet this little bastard before him had ruined him.
Forcing down his anger, Liu Tianjun vanished with a Body Flicker Technique.
Who knew what madness had possessed Jia Nan to stop him for someone from the Cold-Clan?
But he could do nothing to Jia Nan.
Even setting strength aside, there was still his status.
Jia Nan had Yu Wang backing him.
Liu Tianjun, and even the entire Mowu Liu Family, amounted to little before the current Yu Wang.
A subtle look entered Qi Yuan's eyes. He had thought Guardian Warden Jia was another person who used his strength to bully the weak.
He had not expected to have misjudged him this time.
Meanwhile, Yan Gang stared blankly at the green steam rising from Qi Yuan's body, an extremely similar figure appearing in his mind.
That's the Eight Gates of Limitless. Little Yuan actually has that talent too!!
After Liu Tianjun left, silence filled the room.
Only after a long while did Jia Nan speak. "Liu Tianjun isn't a man of scruples. You'll need to be careful from now on."
"As for what happened today, none of you are to speak of it outside."
His gaze swept over Cao Yang and the other guardians, who immediately understood Jia Nan's meaning.
"Although the father and son of the Lin Family brought this upon themselves, a novice ninja like you killing them would still draw criticism."
Qi Yuan sensed Jia Nan's goodwill and nodded in agreement.
"It's getting late now. Go back and get some rest."
"Prepare well for tomorrow's Martial Trial. I'm looking forward to your performance!!"
A conjecture formed in Jia Nan's mind.
Could practicing the Eight Gates of Limitless have greatly delayed the Sharingan's side effects??
At least for now, Qi Yuan's body was extremely healthy, with no signs of disease whatsoever.
And compared with the others who had emerged from the Planetary Space, his strength made him an absolute freak!!
Perhaps he really can awaken that kind of Sharingan??
But Yan Gang came back to his senses and said bitterly, "Guardian Warden Jia, you don't know this, but Little Yuan has already been expelled from Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School."
"By the rules, he can no longer take part in the Martial Trial."
It was equivalent to a student without school enrollment being unable to take an independent admissions exam.
Jia Nan's smile froze, and then he frowned. "That happened??"
But then he continued, "Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School, was it? I'm on fairly friendly terms with Mayor Sima Nan of Shangcheng City."
"If an old man like me gives him a call, he'll still do me that favor."
Joy appeared on Yan Gang's face. With a Grandmaster Mirror expert helping, Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School would surely rescind Qi Yuan's punishment.
Yet Qi Yuan said unhurriedly, "Since Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School has already expelled me, there's no need to go back."
"As for the Martial Trial, I'm not particularly interested in children playing house."
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