Chapter 664 - 180: I See You’re Quite Handsome, So You Must Be in a Mountain of Debt, Right?

Chapter 664: Chapter 180: I See You’re Quite Handsome, So You Must Be in a Mountain of Debt, Right?

Qin Fang immediately put a finger to his lips, glancing around warily. "Shh! The higher-ups were vague about this. They never said anything explicitly, so we shouldn’t speculate."

After a pause, he lowered his voice. "However, a lot of people don’t believe the rumors. They think a mere newcomer like Chu Fan couldn’t have done it. But I do."

"Others don’t know Chu Fan’s real strength, heh heh, but I..."

...

In the Seven Stars Gang’s section, Chu Fan sat with an imposing air in a chair that had been polished to a shine.

Gang Leader Cao Feng looked at his favorite disciple, his brow furrowed with worry. "Fan, I just heard the people around us discussing the competition rules. This time is different. Once you step onto the platform, there are no holds barred when it comes to life or death!"

"The Zhang Family is incredibly powerful in Qing Province, and they’re one of the main organizers of this competition."

"I’m afraid the Zhang Family will deliberately target you on the platform."

"Are you really going to fight above your Realm, in the Bright Heart Realm tournament, to snatch that one spot for the Profound Origin Secret Realm? What if..."

"Master, you don’t need to worry." Chu Fan’s expression was serene as he cut Cao Feng off. "The rules are fair. Since it’s a battle of life and death, if they can come at me with lethal force, what’s stopping me from doing the same to them?"

"The person from the Zhang Family who can kill me on this platform doesn’t exist."

Standing behind them, Yun Bufan and Tang Tinghua shuddered slightly at his words before nodding subtly and exchanging a look.

Their gazes held a look of absolute, unwavering belief.

Even those closest to Chu Fan, like Cao Feng, were a far cry from understanding his terrifying true strength as well as the two of them did.

After all, the bloodshed and terror of that day in Wind-Rising Valley was a nightmare etched into their minds.

They had witnessed with their own eyes Chu Fan obliterating Bright Heart Realm experts, one after another, with a single punch. He then pursued a peak Bright Heart Realm expert like a Demon God!

In just a few punches!

He had brutally beaten that peak Bright Heart Realm expert to death on the spot!

’And now the Zhang Family’s so-called young prodigies think they can kill Chu Fan on the platform?’

’As if they have the skill for that!’

’They probably won’t even know what hit them!’

’Even Zhang Tianyu, who’s rumored to be a hair stronger than even Princess Zhaohua—how could he possibly pose a threat to Chu Fan?’

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, staring at the giant, constantly scrolling light screen—

RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!

From the direction of Qing Province City, dull peals of thunder suddenly echoed across the sky.

Dark clouds instantly swirled and gathered in the once-clear sky.

Before anyone could be seen, several terrifying, heart-pounding auras swept over the entire arena from afar like a tsunami, blanketing the field!

The gazes of the tens of thousands in the Martial Arts Arena were instantly captured, all swiveling in that direction in unison.

High in the sky, a grim-faced young man in a purple robe was seen streaking through the sky, riding an Ancient Sword wreathed in violet lightning!

Thunder cracked all around him, as if a god of thunder were descending. The spectacle was terrifying!

"It’s the peerless genius from Celestial Sword Mountain, Sword Traceless!"

A series of astonished cries erupted from the crowd.

"He’s said to have one foot in the fifth Realm, the Ruyi Realm! His Thunder Control Sword Technique has reached a level of Mastery, and his strength is in no way inferior to Zhang Tianyu of the Zhang Family or Princess Zhaohua!"

"As expected of a legendary prodigy. That bearing, that aura... it’s simply suffocating."

Before the buzz of discussion could subside, a clear, high-pitched crane’s cry pierced through the clouds from high above.

Everyone looked up to see a giant white crane gliding on outstretched wings, with Princess Zhaohua standing upon its back.

Her robes, whiter than snow, fluttered in the wind. Her expression was coolly aloof, her beauty breathtaking. A faint, flowing light enveloped her, making her look just like a celestial fairy descending to the mortal realm, utterly untouched by worldly affairs.

Then, the ground began to tremble slightly.

In the distance, clouds of dust billowed as a continuous roar filled the air, as if a great army was stampeding toward them.

As it drew closer, the crowd drew in a sharp, collective breath.

That was the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect Leader’s bright pearl—Ah Linglong!

The petite young girl was charging over wildly, riding a giant Iron Armor Crocodile more than thirty feet long and covered in pitch-black scales!

Every step it took made the ground shake!

This was a raw display of savagery and power.

Sensing the Iron Armor Crocodile’s aura, the other Exotic Beasts all grew restless.

Some of the Exotic Beasts that had been roaring just moments before were now cowering in corners, trembling in fear!

The arrival of the three great prodigies instantly brought the excitement in the arena to a fever pitch!

After them, figure after figure streaked through the sky, arriving one after another!

Each one possessed a heaven-shattering aura and an astounding presence!

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Chu Fan sat in his chair, listening to the nearly fanatical introductions from the crowd around him, and rolled his eyes.

’These Qing Province "show-offs"... Every last one of them just had to arrive at the last possible second, making thousands of people wait. And they all come with their own built-in special effects...’

’Un-fucking-believable.’

The drawing of lots continued...

Names flashed one after another across the giant light screen.

On the high stone platform, Daoist Qingyangzi, who was presiding over the event, wasn’t angered by the interruption, nor did he resume reading the rules.

He simply stroked his beard, gazing at the impressively powerful young prodigies who had arrived so fashionably late, a kind and indulgent smile on his face.

’Such is the way of the world...’

’In this world where strength reigns supreme, as long as you possess enough talent and power, you can afford to be as willful as you want—even excessively so.’

’The prodigies arrived late, flouting the rules, yet not only did their elders not reproach them in the slightest, they actually seemed to find it perfectly normal, even admirable.’

...

At the foot of Cuiyun Mountain, a sea of people had already gathered.

Countless Cultivators were packed shoulder to shoulder, with numerous massive, ferocious Exotic Beasts mixed in among them.

Although it was crowded, it didn’t seem chaotic.

The major factions kept to their own clearly demarcated areas, occupying their territories in an orderly fashion.

The Profound Origin Secret Realm competition was a grand event for Qing Province’s younger generation and a battlefield for the various factions’ interests, yet the proceedings were free of excessive pomp and ceremony.