Chapter 1204: The Most Brilliant Genius of the Cyan Dragon Clan
Liu Zixuan calmly returned to the audience seating, and after a moment, the surrounding martial artists also snapped out of their daze.
Each one was shocked beyond words, all looking towards Liu Zixuan with expressions of reverence.
That was the Cyan Dragon Clan’s second genius, who was knocked off the stage with just one punch; what terrifying strength!
Not only were they surprised, but even the elders and the clan leaders were amazed by Liu Zixuan’s displayed strength.
At this moment, Long Xiaotian, the clan leader of the Cyan Dragon Clan, had an extremely unpleasant expression. He had just said Liu Zixuan couldn’t withstand a single blow, but now the reality had slapped him in the face.
In contrast, Bai Hongtu had an expression of smug satisfaction, glancing at the other three clan leaders, saying sarcastically, "It seems I’ve really found a treasure this time."
"Hmph! This is just the beginning!" Long Xiaotian snorted coldly and left in a huff.
The clan leader of the Black Tortoise Clan, Wu Zheng, gave a meaningful look at Liu Zixuan, only smiling slightly without saying more.
The clan leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan, however, had an odd expression: "This Liu Liu seems a bit familiar!"
"I want to challenge him!"
At that moment, another martial artist stepped out from the Cyan Dragon Clan’s ranks.
"Stand down!" Long Xiaotian scolded.
"But I refuse to accept it; the disciples of the Cyan Dragon Clan also refuse to accept it." That martial artist pointed at Liu Zixuan: "He just used some small tricks!"
𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Are you not embarrassed enough?" Long Xiaotian shouted: "Get down, or I’ll revoke your competition qualification!"
That martial artist pouted and retreated.
The competition among the disciples resumed.
Watching the continuing competition, Yafei whispered, "Aren’t you afraid that the clan leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan will discover your identity?"
"He’s already somewhat suspicious, but by the time he finds out, I won’t need to hide anything anymore!" Liu Zixuan smiled.
"There’s a question I’ve been wanting to ask you!" Yafei hesitated to speak.
"Go ahead, there’s nothing we can’t talk about." Liu Zixuan shrugged.
"The Vermilion Bird Clan is, after all, Ye Lianyi’s clan, and the clan leader should be of her grandfather’s generation. Her father likely will also be involved. When the time comes to a stalemate, will you tear apart face with them?" Yafei asked.
Liu Zixuan paused: "Whether or not to tear apart relations depends on what they do. I owe them nothing, and they owe me nothing. The only thing they owe is an explanation and apology to Lianyi."
"Sometimes I really envy those girls around you, having a man like you who isn’t afraid of any hardships, standing in front of them, shielding them from the storm," Yafei murmured softly.
Liu Zixuan’s lips moved slightly, but he said nothing more.
At this moment, Bai Hongtu came over, chuckling at Liu Zixuan: "Little brother Liu, you really did our White Tiger Clan a great honor just now. That Long Angzhan is the second genius among the Cyan Dragon Clan’s disciples, and our White Tiger Clan disciples have suffered at his hands many times!"
"Second genius? Then who is the first genius?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"It was the one who wanted to challenge you later; his name is Long Angxiong, Long Angzhan’s elder brother and also Long Xiaotian’s eldest son."
Bai Hongtu rubbed his chin: "His strength surpasses Long Angzhan by much. Given the strength you’ve shown, if you compete as a disciple, I’m afraid he wouldn’t qualify to fight you. I suspect he might appear later as a Cyan Dragon Clan elder."
"Can these identities change at will?" Liu Zixuan frowned and asked.
"It’s just an internal competition within the sect; all the rules are basically decided by us four clan leaders!" Bai Hongtu smiled bitterly, spreading his hands.
Liu Zixuan pinched his forehead: "Where is the fairness and justice in this!"
"Don’t worry about Long Angxiong. If he appears as an elder, I’ll send our Great Elder against him. The cultivation techniques our Great Elder has studied in recent years are targeted at them. There should be some chance of winning." Bai Hongtu smiled.
Liu Zixuan glanced at him, hearing his tone, as if Bai Hongtu thought Liu Zixuan couldn’t beat Long Angxiong.
But for now, it wasn’t yet time to fully reveal his strength, so he didn’t bother to explain.
The competition among the disciples progressed quickly, culminating in the White Tiger Clan taking first place, the Cyan Dragon Clan second, with the Black Tortoise Clan and Vermilion Bird Clan taking third and fourth respectively. Undoubtedly, Liu Zixuan’s presence had given the White Tiger Clan a significant advantage in this round.
Soon, Long Xiaotian stepped into the arena: "The second round, the elders’ battle, and here I announce something: my son Long Angxiong will participate in this round as an elder of the Cyan Dragon Clan. The rules are the same as the disciples’ competition. If any strong person wishes, they may fight to the end!"
As his words fell, many began to discuss fervently.
Most conversations revolved around how exceptionally strong Long Angxiong was, surpassing Long Angzhan by far, and given their relations, they speculated this round might be aimed at avenging Long Angzhan.
And the target for this revenge was, undoubtedly, Liu Zixuan.
"I am the Great Elder of the Vermilion Bird Clan. I wonder which elder will face me!" A middle-aged man stood on the Martial Arts Arena and shouted.
Liu Zixuan squinted his eyes slightly: "Every round, each clan sends only one person to fight, which seems to be the strongest person from each clan."
"Of course, that’s because the key is very important to each clan, after all."
Yafei spread her hands: "In the disciples’ competition, it’s mostly the top young geniuses from all four clans, while in the elders’ battle, it’s the top elders from each clan. After these two rounds, the competition will likely be the clan leaders’ battle or the Supreme Elders’ battle."
"According to our information, there are only two Supreme Elders, so obviously the two clans with Supreme Elders have an absolute advantage. Therefore, the points from the first two competitions are extremely important, while the third round will truly be a test of fate."
Liu Zixuan smiled: "No, today’s third round, I will make it the real highlight!"
"You aren’t really in the Life and Death Realm, are you?" Yafei asked suspiciously, hearing this.
Liu Zixuan grinned mischievously: "Guess..."
"Definitely not possible. At most, you’re only a bit stronger than the usual Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven; even so, you’re already quite a monstrous genius. If at your age you’re already in the Life and Death Realm, every martial artist in the Martial Realm would die of shame!"
Listening to Yafei’s words, Liu Zixuan pursed his lips but said nothing else, musing internally that perhaps those martial artists should quickly end themselves now, so there wouldn’t be a struggle for the Yudu Treasure.
"Elder Ye, I challenge you!" Previously referred to as Long Angxiong, the man leaped onto the Martial Arts Arena, slowly revealing the weapon in his hand, causing a commotion throughout the audience!
The brightest genius of the Cyan Dragon Clan had made his stand!