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Chapter 169 Shen Bailian VS Yuwen Changkong (1 views, please vote)
"As long as you fight me, regardless of the outcome, one million Great Xia coins will be your reward."

After Yuwen Changkong finished speaking, he lowered the raised finger and, amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, gently tapped the smart bracelet, releasing a light screen.

"Deng Deng Deng~"

With a few soft clicks, Yuwen Changkong entered his account password and then confidently displayed his nine-figure balance to everyone.

[Account balance: 226589056.23 DaXia Coins]

"Now you should believe me, right?"

Yuwen Changkong stood not far from Shen Bailian, clicked the "X" sign, and after the light screen closed, he slightly raised his head, his face indifferent.

From beginning to end, all movements were fluid and graceful, revealing his composure and ease.

Yuwen Changkong didn't believe that Shen Bailian wouldn't be tempted. Even a battle between evenly matched opponents could only last for about ten minutes at most at this stage.

One million Da Xia coins for ten minutes, equivalent to six million Da Xia coins per hour.

All of a sudden.

The entire underground martial arts training room instantly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Wang Haoran, Han Tiemei, and Li Hao all looked at Yuwen Changkong as if he were an idiot.

Is this child definitely not mentally ill?
Wang Haoran and Han Tiemei turned their heads, looked at each other for a moment, and didn't know what to say.

Upon hearing Yuwen Changkong's words, Lu Yingzi frowned slightly, still wondering if Yuwen Changkong was joking.

However, when she saw Yuwen Changkong display his account balance, she frowned slightly. This guy hadn't seen the epic showdown during the day.

Or perhaps he's become a stubborn kid after not seeing me for a few years?
Lu Yingzi thought back carefully, and realized that this didn't seem right. None of the Holy Sons trained by the Starry Sky Martial Hall had ever been stubborn.

"Sorry, I don't need that million Xia coins. You should look for someone else."

Shen Bailian looked at the nine-figure account balance and was initially about to agree, but after a moment's thought, considering her own circumstances, she ultimately chose to give up.

After refusing, Shen Bailian strode off without hesitation. These past few days had exhausted him, especially today's epic showdown.

He had wanted to go back to his room to rest for a while.

"???"

Upon hearing Shen Bailian's answer, Wang Haoran and the others widened their eyes, their pupils revealing an incredulous light.

The group of people were stunned as if struck by lightning, and even the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

What's going on today?

Have they stumbled into a den of oddities? One bizarre event after another unfolded before Wang Haoran and his companions, both unexpected and yet perfectly logical.

One person was eager to offer a million Xia coins, even if it meant getting beaten up, but the other person showed no interest whatsoever.

"If you don't want it, you can give it to me."

Wang Haoran stood there blankly, staring intently at Shen Bailian's departing figure, his throat slightly churning, and a frantic scream began to erupt in his heart.

A six million hourly wage sounds really appealing.

Shen Bailian's decision to refuse was naturally based on a reason.

Because a harsh reality was laid out before Shen Bailian: if the two of them wanted to have a martial arts duel, the best option without compromising their own safety was to use a virtual reality pod.

However, once Shen Bailian enters the virtual reality pod, a problem will arise: his physical fitness level will inevitably be detected, just like it was at the freshman ceremony.

In about three months, his physical fitness level increased from 16.1 to 19.0, spanning one major realm and four minor realms.

The current Shen Bailian is no longer a martial arts apprentice who has just begun to explore martial arts; he has gained a certain understanding of the common knowledge of the martial arts world in Great Xia.

A 17-year-old late-stage Transcendent Realm martial artist with a physical fitness level of 19.0—once this news is revealed, it will definitely cause quite a stir in the Great Xia Dynasty.

The most important thing is to make an example of someone who sticks their neck out.

During the day, the epic duel between Shen Bailian and Wang Qinian had already attracted the attention of many, including some of the gods' favorites.

Fortunately, Shen Bailian ultimately lost the match.

Therefore, the attention it has drawn is not yet that great, and it is still within a controllable range.

But this doesn't mean that Shen Bailian is safe now; there are quite a few people who are paying attention to him.

If the earth-shattering news that Shen Bailian's physical attributes have reached level 19.0 were to spread, it would surely cause those favored by the gods to launch a relentless attack on him.

At this stage, it is still unknown when those deities will be able to return.

It might be tomorrow, it might be the day after tomorrow... or it might be that we will never be able to return to the Earthly Elemental Universe.

At present, the three factions of humans, gods, and beasts can barely maintain a three-way balance.

Furthermore, those favored by the gods, relying on their innate advantages, possess the ability to control the vast majority of ferocious beasts, thus gaining an advantageous position in the war.

However, this tripartite balance of power is based on the premise that no god-level power appears among the three parties: humans, beasts, and divine beings.

Once a human being emerges who has reached the level of godhood, or a potential star capable of reaching that level, the forces of divine favor and ferocious beasts will surely unleash a ferocious beast spree.

Years of war between humans and beasts have created a deep-seated hatred between humans and beasts. Some people even hate beasts more than they hate the gods.

Therefore, Shen Bailian wouldn't be foolish enough to put himself in danger for a million Da Xia coins, and besides, he didn't lack that million Da Xia coins.

"Sigh." Yuwen Changkong sighed almost imperceptibly, a hint of anger appearing on his face, and a dazzling purple lightning flashed deep in his eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Yingzi quickly stepped forward, trying to persuade Yuwen Changkong to give up as soon as possible. After all, Shen Bailian was his direct junior brother, and Yuwen Changkong was also her fellow villager.

She didn't want the two of them to have a big unpleasant argument over such a small matter.

The circle of top martial arts prodigies is only so big. Shen Bailian and Yuwen Changkong will inevitably run into each other frequently in the future. Perhaps they will even go on expeditions together to win glory for the country.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yingzi, Wang Haoran, and the other two heard another shocking statement.

"If one million Xia coins isn't enough, then one million five hundred thousand Xia coins will do," Yuwen Changkong said casually, as if he didn't care about money at all.

However, as the ninth holy son of the Starry Sky Martial Hall, Yuwen Changkong enjoys the highest level of resources and treatment. 1.5 million Great Xia coins are not enough to buy a single useful precious herb.

Moreover, Yuwen Changkong participated in the Golden Cup League this time in order to be able to fight against Shen Bailian, the legendary number one person in the history of Tiangang Academy.

How can we give up until we achieve our goal?

Shen Bailian hesitated for a moment, then continued walking forward.

To be honest, he was really tempted by the 500,000 Da Xia coins he received in less than a minute, but he couldn't accept that money.

Between 1.5 million Xia coins and Shen Bailian's life, which is more important? He's not stupid; he can naturally tell which one to choose.

Moreover, do you really think you can buy his life with just a few million Da Xia coins?

A few hundred million would be more like it, but of course, it can only be sold once.

"Two million."

"!!!"

Wang Haoran was stunned. This was completely disregarding money. He quickly pinched his face to see if he was dreaming.

These days, there are still people who seek to be abused, and they even pay to be abused.

"Tread! Tread! Tread!"

However, despite a series of footsteps, Shen Bailian remained unmoved and continued walking outwards.

Yuwen Changkong ignored the strange looks from Lu Yingzi and the others, then frowned slightly and said directly, "Four million Great Xia coins for ten minutes of your time."

Just as he finished speaking, the footsteps suddenly disappeared, and Shen Bailian stopped in his tracks.

"Chi~"

Upon hearing the fading footsteps, Yuwen Changkong's lips curled into a slight smile, and he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, his attitude once again becoming arrogant.

A seemingly insurmountable chasm had already formed between their perspectives.

In the Great Xia Dynasty, the most expensive thing is the level of authority. Without the relevant authority, no matter how much money you have, it's useless. For Yuwen Changkong, money is just a string of numbers in an account.

Four million Great Xia coins may seem like a lot, but even a single precious medicine that can work for martial arts prodigies like them would cost at least five million Great Xia coins.

However, Shen Bailian stopped not because he was moved by the four million Great Xia coins, but because someone else had arrived.

"Hahahaha~"

Before they even arrived, the door to the underground training room opened automatically, and a hearty laugh came from outside. Lu Yingzi and the others immediately became solemn.

"Dean Cheng."

"Good evening, Dean Cheng."

"..." When Lu Yingzi, Han Tiemei, Wang Haoran, and Li Hao saw the bald, burly man and another strong man, Lei Zhentian, walk in, they immediately bowed respectfully.

Cheng Shangwu nodded slightly, then walked to Shen Bailian's side with a kind expression, patted the latter on the shoulder, and said with a smile:

"You ungrateful child, how can you be so ungrateful? Someone is practically offering you money, and you refuse it?"

“But…” Shen Bailian was about to say something, but when he saw Cheng Shangwu winking at him, he immediately understood and changed his mind, saying, “I will do whatever Dean Cheng says.”

Cheng Shangwu's smile widened even more. He turned to look at Lei Zhentian, whose face was dark, and said with a smile, "Since we're both here, there's no need to go into the virtual training pod. Let's just find a place in the wilderness and let them spar to their hearts' content."

Cheng Shangwu had already gone back to rest, but suddenly received a message from Lei Zhentian saying that Yuwen Changkong had broken through and stabilized his realm and wanted to have a match with Shen Bailian.

Cheng Shangwu naturally did not object to this, after all, this matter was not without its benefits for Shen Bailian.

Shen Bailian could take this opportunity to familiarize himself with Yuwen Changkong's abilities in advance, so as to prepare for the upcoming Freshman Martial Arts League.

The reason why Lei Zhentian had a dark expression was quite simple.

Originally, he and Yuwen Changkong had agreed that he would go to Cheng Shangwu to discuss the matter, which would be like two juniors exchanging ideas, and wouldn't be a big deal.

However, thanks to the Thunder Pearl, Yuwen Changkong's physical abilities broke through several levels in just a few days, directly jumping to level 18.4.

The signs of continuous breakthroughs were taken as a very auspicious omen by Yuwen Changkong. At the age of eighteen, his physical fitness level of 18.4 was already unprecedented.

As a result, Yuwen Changkong became a bit arrogant. After breaking through and stabilizing his realm that night, he sent a message to Lei Zhentian and then went directly to challenge Shen Bailian.

Challenging Shen Bailian is one thing, but with the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Saint Body and the Thunder Pearl's blessing, Yuwen Changkong, while having a very small chance of winning against Shen Bailian, is not without the power to fight back.

But now, with Yuwen Changkong's meddling, it's become like offering your face to be slapped, and you're even paying someone four million Xia coins to do it.

Isn't this just a complete sucker?
"Chang Kong." Cheng Shangwu suppressed his laughter, turned to look at Yuwen Chang Kong, and said with a serious expression, "Do you have any objections? If you do, then let's just forget about it."

"No objection." Yuwen Changkong maintained his aloof demeanor and nodded slightly.

"Sigh~" Seeing this situation, Lei Zhentian helplessly rubbed his forehead. Since things had come to this, what else could he say? He could only agree: "However, I have one condition: the result of this battle cannot be spread."

"That's totally fine."

Cheng Shangwu shared the same idea, after all, he didn't want Shen Bailian to enter the virtual reality pod in order to avoid exposing Shen Bailian's physical fitness level.

"Then Dean Cheng, we'll head back to rest first." Lu Yingzi winked at Wang Haoran, Han Tiemei, and Li Hao behind her, and then tactfully walked out.

As he passed by Yuwen Changkong, he patted Yuwen Changkong on the shoulder, giving him a "take care" look.

This behavior left Yuwen Changkong completely baffled.

"Ha~, Dean Cheng, I'm a little sleepy too."

Wang Haoran looked extremely tired. He stretched and then walked towards the outside of the underground training room.

Han Tiemei and Li Hao quickly followed.

"Forehead."

Cheng Shangwu watched the departing group, but he had no intention of chasing them away, because the contest between Shen Bailian and Yuwen Changkong could not possibly be held in this place.

However, in the blink of an eye, Lu Yingzi, Wang Haoran, and the others quickened their pace and ran out in a flash, leaving Cheng Shangwu no time to say anything.

……

Hundreds of miles from Qingcheng, on an unnamed hilltop.

The bright and soft moonlight flowed gently across the earth like a trickle, as if draping it in a silver veil. A gentle breeze rustled through the forest, making the leaves whisper in the wind.

The air was fresh and pleasant, making me feel much more refreshed.

But at this moment, apart from the rustling of leaves and the slight sound of the wind, the mountains and forests were completely silent, and no ferocious beast dared to linger in this place.

A clearing in the mountains and forests.

Shen Bailian had a solemn expression and was wearing a new type of alloy armor that had a high resistance to lightning.

"Hoo~breath~"

Shen Bailian took a deep breath, his internal organs began to tremble slightly, and his blood surged like a long river. He gripped the hilt of the Dragon Slayer sword tightly, its cold light shining brightly in the moonlight, and a sharp aura spread out invisibly around him.

And opposite him, more than a hundred meters away.

Yuwen Changkong's expression was arrogant, his eyes slightly narrowed. He wore a light blue lightning-patterned armor and held a three-pointed, double-edged sword in one hand. The blade gleamed with a cold light and was incomparably sharp.

Of course, the most chilling thing was the series of fleeting arcs of electricity that kept exploding around Yuwen Changkong, before a single leaf could even fall onto him.

"Snapped!"

With a slight pop, it was instantly reduced to ashes by the high voltage of hundreds of thousands of degrees.

suddenly.

"You two are ready, then you can make your move. Stop posing there; there are only four people watching here." Cheng Shangwu stood in the void, looking at the two facing off below, and said calmly.

“Yes.” Lei Zhentian nodded in agreement and said in a deep voice, “There’s no point in you two posing. We’re not women.”

"Forehead."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bailian was immediately embarrassed.

He didn't want to either, but after learning about Yuwen Changkong's information, he realized that those four million Great Xia coins weren't so easy to obtain.

The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Saint Body, with its thunderous energy, is difficult to use even when clad in armor.

Therefore, this battle must be resolved within one minute; it cannot be dragged out.

"In that case, I'll make the first move."

Seeing that Shen Bailian remained motionless, Yuwen Changkong slightly moved his hand, and in an instant, the three-pointed double-edged sword began to spin like a silver wheel.

At that moment, his eyes suddenly burst forth with a dazzling purple light, and the lightning around him suddenly became violent amidst a heart-stopping crackling sound.

Because Cheng Shangwu directly disabled the Thunder Pearl in this competition, Yuwen Changkong did not dare to waste the thunder energy recklessly.

The momentum was much weaker compared to the first round of the Golden Cup League knockout stage.

boom!
Yuwen Changkong's eyes shot out two beams of light, and he moved instantly. His feet slammed heavily on the ground, and his figure leaped dozens of meters away, like a purple lightning bolt, rushing towards Shen Bailian.

Where he left, spiderweb-like cracks had appeared on the ground beneath his feet, and the ground had turned charred black, emitting a burnt smell.

"kill!"

Shen Bailian gripped the Dragon Slayer tightly, activated his Divine Eye, and instantly entered battle mode. He swung the Dragon Slayer vertically to meet the three-pointed, double-edged sword. "Clang!!!"

The instant the three-pointed double-edged sword and the Dragon Slayer blade collided, a dazzling white light and a deafening roar exploded, along with crackling pale blue arcs of electricity and bright sparks that scattered in all directions.

Extremely dazzling.

Moreover, just like a depth charge exploding beneath the calm sea surface, concentric rings of sound swept outwards in all directions.

The tremor caused the branches of the surrounding trees to sway and the leaves to rustle.

The momentum was extremely terrifying.

As Yuwen Changkong felt the vibrations emanating from the blade, the lightning in his eyes grew even brighter. The surrounding air seemed to be infected, with flashes of lightning appearing one after another.

In an instant, the surging power of lightning flowed along the blades of the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword and the Dragon-Slaying Blade, reaching Shen Bailian's hand and causing his arm to feel numb and tingly, making him lose some strength.

Between the lightning and flint.

Shen Bailian quickly used the momentum to create distance, but Yuwen Changkong, adhering to the fighting principle of "strike while the iron is hot," immediately gave chase.

……

"Old Lei." Cheng Shangwu looked at the battle scene below. He knew that Shen Bailian hadn't used his full strength yet. He turned to Lei Zhentian beside him and smiled:

"What do you think your disciple's chances of winning are?"

"Less than 30%." Lei Zhentian's eyes were fixed on the battle scene below. Although it seemed that Yuwen Changkong had the upper hand, that was only because Shen Bailian had not yet exerted his full strength.

"But what are you so happy about?" Lei Zhentian looked at the smug Cheng Shangwu beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said sarcastically, "Shen Bailian isn't your disciple."

"!"

Cheng Shangwu was stunned upon hearing this.

Shen Bailian was indeed not his disciple. A deep bitterness welled up in his heart. If it had been him who went to Bozhou City, then that old dog Duan Wuyai would not have been the one to suffer.

"Stop daydreaming and focus on the competition."

Without turning his head, Lei Zhentian spoke in a deep, muffled voice. After he finished speaking, he focused all his attention back on the competition.

After all, the two below are both top martial arts prodigies. If anything happens to either of them, Lei Zhentian and Cheng Shangwu will be in deep trouble.

"What a pity... But just don't let me down." Lei Zhentian looked at Shen Bailian below, his eyes flickering slightly as he fell into deep thought, his mind unreadable.

……

On the open ground.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Every collision between Shen Bailian and Yuwen Changkong was accompanied by a thunderous roar, shaking the surrounding space as if it were trembling.

The two figures intertwined in a blur of lightning, and in just a short while, the battle had reached a fever pitch, moving so fast that only afterimages could be seen.

Shen Bailian's physical attributes are as high as level 19.0, reaching the late stage of the Transcendent Realm. Such powerful physical attributes allow his speed to easily soar to over 200 meters per second.

Yuwen Changkong's internal organs resonated violently, and together with the lightning around him, a deafening thunderous sound was produced. There were fleeting arcs of electricity in his blood.

With the power of lightning, his cells became extremely active, which made his physical fitness level far more than just level 18.4.

At the same time, Yuwen Changkong fully activated his Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Saint Body, releasing a continuous stream of lightning power outwards. The air around him was constantly electrolyzed, and its density decreased significantly, allowing his speed to increase once again.

Under the influence of multiple factors, Yuwen Changkong's speed also exceeded 200 meters per second, barely keeping up with Shen Bailian's speed.

Furthermore, as the power of lightning continued to gather, terrifying spherical lightning bolts formed around Yuwen Changkong's body, relentlessly hurtling towards Shen Bailian amidst sharp whistling sounds.

"Rumble--"

In an instant, the dim mountain forest became bright and dazzling, with flames constantly exploding, followed by violent roars that completely tore through the night.

boom!
Another ball lightning bolt struck the forest, instantly creating a crater half a meter deep amidst a chilling roar.

Most importantly, under a high-voltage current approaching one million volts, temperatures of over a thousand degrees were instantly generated, melting the soil and rocks, which then cooled and crystallized.

"Qiang! Qiang! Qiang!"

The sound of the Dragon Slayer clashing with the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword was intense and loud, like the sound of metal striking stone, echoing continuously through the empty mountain forest.

While fending off the attacks from the three-pointed double-edged sword, Shen Bailian moved like a ghost, constantly dodging the ball lightning emitted by Yuwen Changkong.

"This money is really hard to earn."

As he sensed his own condition, a thought flashed through his mind. His consciousness sank, and he discovered that his body was gradually being filled with the power of lightning.

Even with the battle armor's extremely high resistance, hundreds of volts can still penetrate under continuous attacks of millions of volts.

If it weren't for becoming a Transcendent Realm martial artist and undergoing a cellular-level transformation, coupled with Shen Bailian's [Iron Body] skill, which grants him considerable resistance to various abnormal forces, then he would have been completely different.

If it were an ordinary Transcendent Realm martial artist, they would probably have already fallen into a disadvantageous position. If it were an ordinary Life Establishment Realm martial artist, the power of lightning alone would be enough to completely turn their internal organs into charcoal.

Shen Bailian gripped the Dragon Slayer tightly. With a slight thought, the Dragon Slayer began to vibrate violently, and the surrounding天地元力 (heaven and earth energy) became turbulent.

The rhythm of the Dragon Slayer's tremors was chaotic, but upon closer listening, one could discover that it seemed to resonate with the heavens and earth, and the blade emitted a faint golden light.

The light was initially very faint, but it gradually grew brighter and brighter, becoming more and more dazzling.

In an instant, the power attached to the Dragon Slayer Blade became even stronger, as strong as a mountain pressing down, impossible to resist; its speed became even faster, as fast as lightning, making it difficult to react.

The sharp blade shadows constantly shifted in the air as Shen Bailian mobilized every ounce of strength in his body, his eyes becoming increasingly dazzling.

God is as powerful as hell!

In an instant, Yuwen Changkong's expression underwent subtle changes.

Logically speaking, an inch longer means an inch stronger. In addition, he has the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Saint Body. Even if Shen Bailian has battle armor, it would be difficult for him to withstand the high voltage current of millions of volts. His body would gradually be paralyzed and his speed would slow down.

As long as the two sides are locked in a fierce battle, the scales of victory will surely tip in Yuwen Changkong's favor.

At the start of the battle, Yuwen Changkong relied on the powerful high-voltage current to activate cells and paralyze his opponents, along with his two-meter-long three-pointed double-edged sword and ball lightning.

He did indeed have the upper hand, and at one point he was on the defensive against Shen Bailian for more than ten seconds.

However, all of this changed in an instant. Shen Bailian's sword light suddenly accelerated, so fast that it made his scalp tingle, and the power attached to the sword light was simply too strong.

Yuwen Changkong was completely suppressed from the opposite direction.

"Could it be... that he didn't use his full strength just now?!" Yuwen Changkong felt the shockwave transmitted from the three-pointed double-edged sword, and his arm immediately began to tremble slightly.

This is simply a crushing defeat in terms of physical fitness!
Unwilling to accept defeat, Yuwen Changkong suddenly let out a long roar, his body trembled violently, and the lightning power around him surged instantly. The three-pointed double-edged sword in his hand transformed into a bolt of lightning, slashing towards Shen Bailian with a world-destroying momentum.

Shen Bailian's expression became slightly solemn. He also felt the terrifying power contained in this attack. He took a deep breath and mobilized 80% of his strength.

Wow!
A terrifying golden light flashed by.

"boom!"

Another fierce collision occurred between the Dragon Slayer and the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword, unleashing intense light and shockwaves. The trembling shockwaves rolled outwards like waves.

The air vibrated violently, and air currents surged.

"He hasn't used his full strength yet!" Yuwen Changkong gritted his teeth. He then realized that from the beginning until now, he had been holding the two-handed three-pointed knife with both hands, but the young man had been holding the knife with only one hand the whole time.

He, Yuwen Changkong, the ninth holy son of the Starry Sky Martial Hall, was actually being overwhelmed by a seventeen-year-old martial arts student, and that was even after he had given up one hand.

shameful!!!
This situation made Yuwen Changkong, who had always been arrogant and had stood at the top of his peers since childhood, feel extremely humiliated.

Now Yuwen Changkong understood why Lu Yingzi and the others looked at him strangely in the underground training room; at the time, he thought they were looking at a rich dog.

But now he understands that he has been the clown all along.

boom! boom! boom!
Under the relentless onslaught, Yuwen Changkong was unwilling to give up. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his internal organs throbbed violently, and he fought with all his might, his eyes flashing with a cold purple light.

Each swing of the three-pointed double-edged sword generated countless arcs of electricity, turning the surrounding air a pale blue.

Yuwen Changkong suddenly noticed that Shen Bailian's attacks had weakened at some point, though he didn't know why for the time being.

However, he immediately unleashed his power and engaged in another lightning-fast exchange of blows.

Gradually, Yuwen Changkong became immersed in the battle, and his mindset subtly changed. He realized that Shen Bailian was not so powerful as to be invincible.

Unbeknownst to him, he also gained new insights into his spiritual realm and his mastery of weapons.

"Chop, stir, charge, stab, flick... block... that's it, yes, that's exactly what I'm thinking!" As the battle intensified, Yuwen Changkong gradually gained new insights.

In the "evenly matched" battle, Yuwen Changkong's use of the three-pointed double-edged sword gradually entered an indescribable realm.

The ability to perceive the subtle details has become less distant.

At this moment, Yuwen Changkong's mind had reached every corner of his body, sensing the bio-currents hidden in the smallest cells of his body.

"boom!"

Like a bomb exploding, Yuwen Changkong's mind suddenly cleared up. He successfully unearthed the deepest power in his body, and countless tiny bio-currents began to converge, making his cells more and more active.

His explosive speed and single-arm strength began to improve slowly, constantly surpassing his past performance and breaking his own limits.

Yuwen Changkong's three-pointed double-edged sword gleamed coldly in the moonlight, each swing accompanied by pale blue arcs of electricity, as if it were about to tear the night sky apart.

His attacks were as dense as a torrential rain, constantly assaulting Shen Bailian.

Yuwen Changkong had an epiphany, and his actual combat technique with the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword gradually changed, with a surge of immense thunderous energy erupting like a tidal wave.

Under this sudden outburst, he actually began to be evenly matched with Shen Bailian again, and even subtly gained the upper hand.

"Thor's Wrath!"

Yuwen Changkong suddenly let out a long roar, his eyes flashing with dazzling lightning. He slashed horizontally, deflecting the long sword in Shen Bailian's hand, and then leaped into the air, holding the sword in both hands.

The power of lightning around him poured out instantly, like bolts of lightning serpents, coiling around Yuwen Changkong. The dazzling electric light made him look like a god of thunder.

Especially the three-pointed, double-edged sword, which contains terrifying power. If it were to fall to the ground, it would be no less powerful than the detonation of hundreds of kilograms of high explosives.

To kill the enemy with a single blow.

As Yuwen Changkong felt the lightning power around him, which was far stronger than before, a slight smile appeared on his lips. Victory ultimately belonged to him, to the ninth holy son of the Starry Sky Martial Hall!

however.

The next moment, Yuwen Changkong's pupils suddenly contracted, his heart stopped beating, an inexplicable chill rose from the bottom of his heart, and cold sweat slid down his forehead like fine beads.

gone!
When?! When did Shen Bailian disappear?!

Sudden.

"boom!"

With a terrifying explosion and a deafening roar that shook the air violently, Shen Bailian's right leg, like a cannonball, kicked towards Yuwen Changkong's back.

Under the immense force of three to four hundred tons, the sound barrier was instantly shattered. On Shen Bailian's calves, there was a milky white substance of gas that had condensed due to the violent compression, resembling a white tiger with its jaws wide open.

The Seven Refinements of the Hundredfold Perfection – Daytime Tiger!
Instantaneous leg techniques increase power by 1.8 times!
Yuwen Changkong's senses were exceptionally sharp, but by the time he realized the danger behind him, it was already too late, and it was even more too late to stop it.

Whoosh!
All of a sudden.

Before Yuwen Changkong could react, he was sent flying like an electromagnetic cannonball under the immense force of over two hundred tons.

Amidst a tremendous roar, tree after tree was snapped in two by Yuwen Changkong's flying flight, leaving a very clear mark in the forest.

A few seconds later, Yuwen Changkong's figure slowly came to a stop.

"Hoo~" Shen Bailian took a deep breath. Just as he was about to land directly on the ground, his primal force suddenly surged, slowing his speed. He landed on the ground as lightly as a falling leaf.

Upon closer inspection, Shen Bailian's complexion was only slightly rosier than before the battle, and he was not breathing heavily at all.

He seemed to have never used his full strength throughout the entire match.

"Not bad." Lei Zhentian landed, patted Shen Bailian on the shoulder, and quickly scanned him with his spiritual power. After sensing that Yuwen Changkong had not suffered any serious injuries, he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "You stopped at the last moment, didn't you?"

"Mm." Shen Bailian nodded.

"That's good." Upon hearing this, Lei Zhentian felt much relieved. He then calmly opened his smart bracelet and asked, "What's your account number? I'll transfer the money to you."

The reason he remained calm was that Yuwen Changkong was not in any major trouble for the time being, and it would be better to let him calm down rather than go directly to him.

“61…45.” Upon hearing this, Shen Bailian’s eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light, and he then revealed his account information without hesitation.

"Okay, turn around."

“你的银行卡账户61……45，于04月13日网上支付收入8000000.00大夏币，交易后余额xxxx元。”

"Thank you, Elder Lei!" Upon seeing the Great Xia coins in his account, Shen Bailian's face immediately broke into a smile like that of an old farmer reaping the rewards. He bowed slightly to Elder Lei and said with a smile, "Elder Lei, I'll go rest for a bit."

"Go ahead." Lei Zhentian watched Shen Bailian's retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh again, "Old Duan, you really hit the jackpot this time."

Yes, it's eight million Xia coins, not the previous four million Xia coins.

It was purely because Yuwen Changkong acted on his own initiative that Lei Zhentian's original plan was disrupted. Originally, if the elders of both sides had come to discuss this, it would have been just a simple friendly exchange of skills.

However, while Shen Bailian and others might not be offended by Yuwen Changkong's extravagant spending, it's hard to guarantee that the higher-ups of Tiangang Academy won't be.

Therefore, Lei Zhentian had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

Of course, as an elder of the Starry Sky Martial Hall, his considerations would not be so shallow. Offending the higher-ups of the Heavenly Gang Academy was not worth him doubling the four million Great Xia coins.

Lei Zhentian had two real purposes.

The first purpose is to take this opportunity to dampen Yuwen Changkong's arrogance. He awakened the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Saint Body at a young age, was invincible among his peers, and was also the ninth holy son of the Starry Sky Martial Hall... With so many halos stacked up, Yuwen Changkong has become increasingly arrogant.

This is not a good thing.

Shen Bailian was the perfect candidate. Throughout the entire competition with Yuwen Changkong, Shen Bailian could be said to have been deliberately holding back, or rather, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was deliberately letting Yuwen Changkong win.

Shen Bailian and Yuwen Changkong are both top-tier martial arts prodigies, but Shen Bailian's physical attributes are as high as level 19.0, while Yuwen Changkong's physical attributes are only level 18.4.

If we were to compare the maximum punching power of a single arm, the difference between the two would be as high as 54 tons, and their explosive speeds would differ by 36 meters per second.

This is a gap in hardware, a chasm that is hard to be happy about. From the moment Yuwen Changkong took out his money to issue the challenge, he had already become a money-giving boy.

However, they couldn't completely destroy Yuwen Changkong's confidence, so Lei Zhentian specifically told Shen Bailian to hold back and fight a close battle.

However, things are unpredictable. No one expected that after Yuwen Changkong broke through his physical fitness level, he would gain new insights in battle in such a short time.

Secondly, it's about forming a positive connection.

Shen Bailian's potential is unimaginable. Cheng Shangwu had been boasting that Shen Bailian's physical fitness was level 19.0, but Lei Zhentian had always taken it as a joke.

However, judging from this battle, Shen Bailian's physical fitness level, even if it is not 19.0, is not far from 19.0.

Eight million Great Xia coins are nothing to a martial artist like Lei Zhentian at the Opening Sea Realm. It's worth it to gain the favor of a powerful expert at the Embracing Moon Realm or Divine Palace Realm with such a small amount.

In the mountains and forests.

"How is this possible?" Yuwen Changkong's gaze had become blank, staring straight at the bright moon in the sky, the scene from just now flashing through his mind.

(End of this chapter)