Free Web NovelChapter 694: Chapter 692: Defeated Foe, Not Worth Mentioning!
Ning Xue and Lu Jiu were both stunned.
What? You’ve defeated Shen Tang before? When did that happen?
Ning Xue was so anxious that she started jumping up and down. "Junior Brother Lin, this isn’t the time for jokes!"
Lu Jiu chimed in, "I’ve made inquiries. The Sound Martial Arts Shen Tang practices is called the Thunderous Array-Breaking Tune, a high-level Profound Level Martial Art. She has already mastered the first level. It’s said that its power is immense; once unleashed, it erupts like a clap of thunder, sweeping through everything in the vicinity. Junior Brother Lin, you can’t withstand it. You should call off the duel."
"If you lose, your Soul will be injured," he added urgently. "And you must know, injuries to the Soul are incredibly difficult to heal!"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan just laughed. "So it’s only a Profound Level Martial Art? Don’t worry, she’s no match for me at all. That’s because I practice an Earth Level Martial Art."
Earth Level Martial Arts were of a higher grade than Profound Level Martial Arts. Therefore, even if both had only just begun their training, the power of Lin Xuan’s Black Dragon Wave far surpassed her Array-Breaking Tune.
However, Ning Xue was dumbfounded by his words, and Lu Jiu’s eyes went wide.
"What? You know an Earth Level Sound Martial Arts?!"
"Are you kidding me? You’re taking your boasting too far!"
Seeing their disbelief, Lin Xuan said earnestly, "It’s true. I have already mastered the Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave. It’s a genuine Earth Level Martial Art. Defeating Shen Tang will be a piece of cake for me."
"It’s over, it’s over! Junior Brother Lin has gone mad! He’s spouting more and more nonsense." Ning Xue was nearly crying with anxiety.
Beside her, Lu Jiu was speechless. Of course, they had heard of the famous Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave. But how could you possibly master it in just twenty days? What kind of joke is this?
Neither of them believed him. They continued trying to persuade him, but no matter what they said, they couldn’t change Lin Xuan’s mind.
Three days passed in a flash.
「On this day...」
The Sacred Institute was bustling with activity as numerous disciples made their way to the institute’s arena. This was the place where disciples settled their disputes through combat, and the duel between Lin Xuan and Shen Tang was about to begin here.
A large crowd of disciples gathered around the arena, their voices a low buzz of discussion. They wanted to see if Lin Xuan would even dare to show up and what he could possibly use to fight back.
Jin Ze was also there, staring at the arena with an expectant look on his face. He wanted to witness Lin Xuan’s downfall with his own eyes.
The members of the Star Alliance had also arrived to cheer for Shen Tang. As soon as Lin Xuan was defeated, they planned to mock and suppress him without mercy, ensuring he would never be able to recover from the humiliation.
Gu Xinghe had come as well, holding a Treasure Mirror in his hand. He intended to record the sight of Lin Xuan’s defeat to show Elder Lei.
All of these people harbored grudges against Lin Xuan and were eager to see him disgraced and beaten. Of course, there were also many who were simply there for the spectacle.
Lin Xuan’s friends, like Ning Xue and Lu Jiu, were present too, their faces etched with worry. If Lin Xuan loses, it will surely be a devastating blow. He might never bounce back from it. They prepared to make one last attempt to dissuade him.
"Look! Lin Xuan is here!" someone suddenly exclaimed.
Everyone turned and saw Lin Xuan walking over from a distance, a relaxed expression on his face.
He finally arrived! Jin Ze clenched his fists, a murderous glint appearing in his eyes.
Elsewhere, Gu Xinghe let out a cold laugh.
"He actually dared to come," the members of the Star Alliance scoffed. "He really doesn’t know his own limits. Is he here to die?"
"It’s useless even if he came. There’s no way he can be Shen Tang’s opponent."
"He’s just a Dragon Warrior with a strong Physique. There’s no way he has ever practiced Sound Martial Arts before. I bet he doesn’t know a single one."
Hearing these comments, the surrounding disciples began to mutter among themselves, all agreeing that Lin Xuan was destined to lose this time.
Ning Xue and Lu Jiu rushed over to him again, quickly trying to talk him out of it, but Lin Xuan remained adamant about fighting.
Ning Xue was almost crying with frustration. She stomped her foot and said, "Fine! I’m done trying to help you!"
Lu Jiu was also at a loss for words. He just shook his head, having never met such a braggart. I admit, Lin Xuan is strong. He’s a Dragon Warrior, capable of fighting opponents eight realms above his own. But this isn’t a competition of Physique; it’s a battle of Sound Martial Arts. In that regard, Lin Xuan has no advantage whatsoever. What can he possibly win with? It seems becoming the Newcomer King has made him so arrogant that he’s lost all reason. He’s probably going to suffer a major loss today.
Lin Xuan, however, just smiled. "Rest assured. Shen Tang is merely someone I’ve defeated before. I don’t see her as a threat at all. Beating her is as easy as flipping my hand."
Hearing this, Ning Xue and Lu Jiu were left speechless.
The rest of the crowd went wild.
"What did that guy just say?"
"He’s defeated Shen Tang before? Is that true?"
"Heavens, did I hear that correctly?"
At that moment, the surrounding disciples were completely dumbfounded.
The members of the Star Alliance became instantly enraged. "Utter nonsense! This kid is spouting rubbish!"
"How could he possibly have defeated Shen Tang?"
"Exactly! Shen Tang’s cultivation is at the mid-Three-Star Grandmaster realm! And she possesses a King’s Weapon! Who could possibly be her match?"
"So what if this kid is the Newcomer King? So what if he can fight across eight realms? Can he defeat a mid-Three-Star Grandmaster? Can he defeat a King’s Weapon?"
The crowd gasped again at this revelation. So Shen Tang also had a King’s Weapon! In that case, the new kid must have been lying. There was no way he could have defeated a warrior with a King’s Weapon.
"Hmph, what an ignorant fool," Gu Xinghe sneered. The kid’s boasts were reaching the heavens.
Jin Ze clenched his fists tightly. Excellent! The kid is so arrogant, daring to say such things. He’s offending Shen Tang and the entire Star Alliance! He knew that Shen Tang had an extraordinary background; she was Shen Xing’s younger sister. Shen Xing was a peerless prodigy who ranked in the top ten of the Qingyun List and was the founder of the Star Alliance—a powerful faction within the Sacred Institute. Offending Shen Tang and the Star Alliance would lead to a miserable end for this kid.
But that was for the best. The more miserable his opponent became, the happier Jin Ze would be. He could hardly wait to see the wretched sight of Lin Xuan’s defeat.
The other new disciples shook their heads and sighed.
"Has Lin Xuan gone mad?"
"What is he talking about?"
"How could he possibly defeat a senior disciple?"
"Sigh, he’s become far too arrogant."
Ning Xue was on the verge of tears. "Lin Xuan, I’m begging you, please stop boasting!"
Lu Jiu was also frantic. "Lin Xuan, don’t offend the Star Alliance! You can’t afford to provoke them!"
However, Lin Xuan remained completely unconcerned.
He stated calmly, "Is Shen Tang that formidable? Is a King’s Weapon that mighty? In my eyes, they’re nothing special."
Everyone was stunned into silence. This guy was unbelievably arrogant, utterly overbearing. He had to have lost his mind. He was actually dismissing a King’s Weapon.
At this time, Shen Tang arrived. Upon learning what Lin Xuan had said, her expression instantly darkened.
Damn him! How dare that brat speak of my previous defeat! He’s despicable! I will not let him off easy.
She fixed her gaze on Lin Xuan and said coldly, "Kid, it’s not too late to concede. If you kneel before me and kowtow in surrender, I’ll spare you this once."
Lin Xuan laughed. "Kowtow and surrender to you? Are you worthy?"
"You’re just someone I’ve already beaten. You’re no match for me at all," he retorted. "If I can defeat you once, I can defeat you a second time. Let’s get on with it. I can’t wait to claim the points you’re holding."
Lin Xuan didn’t take Shen Tang seriously in the slightest.
In terms of strength, I have a sixth-grade weapon that overpowers hers. In terms of Sound Martial Arts, my Black Dragon Wave is Earth Level, far superior to her Array-Breaking Tune. Defeating her will be as easy as pie.
But the others didn’t know any of this. They all thought Lin Xuan was simply courting death.
Shen Tang’s face grew even gloomier. The words "someone I’ve already beaten" had truly struck a nerve.
She leaped directly onto the arena and declared, "Brat, get up here and face your death!"
