Free Web NovelChapter 396: Chapter 396: The Appearance of the Dragon and Tiger List _1
As the saying goes, there is no first in letters and no second in martial arts!
After the appearance of the Dragon-Tiger List, no one paid attention to the top hundred anymore; instead, they focused their gaze on Ye Ming.
Most martial artists were puzzled.
Who exactly was Ye Ming?
In the past, those who managed to sit at the top of the Dragon-Tiger List were either members of reclusive sects or their leaders.
Or perhaps, they were the supreme masters who suddenly appeared in the martial world, the uniquely talented prodigious youths.
Even so, these youths could be traced back to their origins, which invariably lay in renowned, righteous sects because only someone who grew up in such an environment could possibly claim the top spot on the Dragon-Tiger List.
However, in Ye Ming’s background, there were no details of his origins at all—he seemed to be just an ordinary person who grew up in the secular world.
But when everyone saw the deeds he had done, they were all astounded.
"Alone, he confronted the Yanjing Martial Artist Association!"
"Alone, he created chaos at the Jiangbei Medicinal Materials Exchange Conference, fought against many sect members, killed innumerable people, and even killed Elder Tao from Wanhua Valley!"
"Alone, he went to Wanhua Valley, broke the Human Puppet Array, and killed the Wanhua Valley Master Qin Yao."
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One explosive piece of news after another washed over the onlookers’ eyes, rendering them incredulous.
The initial bits could still be accepted, but the further one read, the more it made one’s heart tremble with fear.
What place was Wanhua Valley? Was it somewhere a person could just casually enter? Moreover, he had broken Qin Yao’s famed formation, the Human Puppet Array, and had killed him.
Such actions could indeed shake the heavens and move the spirits.
More importantly, it now seemed that Ye Ming was still alive and well, completely unaffected by any retribution from Wanhua Valley.
Wanhua Valley is not only full of mysteries but also has the richest network of connections; all the major sects have received favours from Wanhua Valley, and it would take just one word for Ye Ming to be pursued by countless reclusive sects.
Yet to this day, there has been no word of any sect openly declaring to target Ye Ming.
The only logical explanation was that Ye Ming had completely overpowered Wanhua Valley, to the point that they dared not even seek revenge.
"It’s too incredible, who is this person? I must meet him!"
"Even Wanhua Valley has no way to deal with him, just who could he be?"
"Could it be that the catastrophe that befell Jiangbei a few days ago was because of this Ye Ming?"
Outside, the discussions about Ye Ming were nonstop, and at that moment, within a small wooden house in Japan, a gracefully figured woman knelt on the floor, her eyes closed as she rested, and spoke leisurely, "This year’s Dragon-Tiger List is quite interesting!" freewёbnoνel.com
"Past years’ Dragon-Tiger Lists were all about famous, righteous sects. Who exactly is this Ye Ming this year?"
Inoue Harusame was somewhat moved, her lips slightly curving as she muttered, "Interesting, we must look into this, perhaps he could be a sacrifice for Lord Fox Immortal!"
"You two, go and investigate this for me!"
Next to Inoue Harusame, a maid quickly stood up, bowing as she said, "Miss Inoue, the team exchange meeting will start soon, and I just saw a person called Ye Ming is on the list for the exchange."
As she spoke, a list had already been placed in front of Inoue Harusame.
She pinched the list with her slender fingers and immediately saw Ye Ming’s name, her red lips parting in a beautiful smile.
"Falcon Squad’s Chief Instructor? Interesting, perhaps this is fate. Could it be that Lord Fox Immortal is about to reappear in this world?"
"Go check on this kid and try to bring him back if possible. I would like to study him thoroughly!"
The maid nodded and withdrew.
Once she had left, Inoue Harusame slowly stood up, toying with her bangs, revealing a seductive smile on her face.
She murmured to herself, "If it really is you, then I shall personally feed you my mouth-chewed sake and summon Lord Fox Immortal to this world!"
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Ten minutes later, under Xu Xincheng’s lead, Ye Ming and Xu Lele had arrived at the Falcon Squad’s camp.
Having not seen them for a while, the team members were extremely enthusiastic.
However, upon seeing Xu Lele, who accompanied Ye Ming, everyone was dumbfounded.
Xu Lele’s appearance could indeed be described as breathtakingly beautiful.
Moreover, with Xu Lele clinging to Ye Ming like a little bird leaning on a person, she invoked even more envy in others.
The members all looked at Ye Ming with admiring eyes, finding it incredible that he could have Xu Lele by his side while also toying with their captain.
Recalling how Wang Yating had been so agitated by Ye Ming’s affairs that she lost her appetite, they had a change in opinion about Ye Ming, who acted as if nothing had bothered him.
At first, some didn’t understand why Xu Xincheng always disagreed with Ye Ming and called him a jerk.
Now, seeing this scene, people had gradually accepted Xu Xincheng’s suggestion and believed that Ye Ming was indeed a jerk.
Noticing the awkward atmosphere, Xu Lele quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, greeting everyone openly, "Hello everyone, I’m Xu Lele, Ye Ming’s girlfriend!"
Seeing such a beautiful and gentle Xu Lele, the members’ feelings of envy, jealousy, and resentment towards Ye Ming deepened.
At the same time, they suddenly understood why Wang Yating had left for no apparent reason just before Ye Ming’s arrival; it was all because of this.
At this moment, Lik Jian stood up, greeted Xu Lele with a simple and honest smile, and said cheerfully, "Hello, sister-in-law!"
After greeting her, he turned to Ye Ming and said, "Instructor Ye, my practice of the Xuanyuan Body Refinement Art has improved. I’d like to challenge you to a match!"
Ye Ming raised an eyebrow, feeling intrigued.
He also noticed the hint of anticipation in Lik Jian’s eyes. Ye Ming did not refuse, replying, "Good, this is a perfect chance for me to check your practice progress!"
Ye Ming was unaware of Lik Jian’s inner thoughts and only prepared himself to accept the challenge.
Lik Jian nodded and leapt out amid the expectant gazes of the Falcon Squad members, shouting loudly as he launched an attack on Ye Ming.
"Instructor Ye, I won’t hold back. Be ready to take my punch!"
With a whoosh, Lik Jian’s fist, along with the rush of wind, aimed straight for Ye Ming’s face.
Ye Ming’s eyes lit up. Indeed, the Xuanyuan Body Refinement Art made significant changes to a person. In just a few days without seeing Lik Jian, his strength had improved greatly.
Ye Ming felt very gratified at this.
As Lik Jian’s fist was about to reach him, Ye Ming slowly lifted his hand and firmly caught Lik Jian’s fist in his palm. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
A sudden surge of energy took everyone by surprise.
Xu Xincheng, who had been looking forward to some action, was knocked down to the ground by the energy wave, landing with a big thud and letting out a yelp of pain.
