Chapter 713: Nangong Yin's Breakthrough

“No, impossible! How can this kid be so strong?!”

Guao Han, sent flying by Yang Xiao’s third slap, trembled from head to toe.

Sprawled on the ground, he apparently lacked the strength to even get up. His eyes, once filled with unparalleled arrogance and disdain for the world, now held nothing but utter shock.

What was left of his previous air as a lofty genius?

At the same time.

Nangong Yin also stared in a daze.

Although she had witnessed some of Yang Xiao’s power before and knew he possessed a Secret Treasure that could elevate his cultivation to great heights, Guao Han was a genius from the Hidden Dragon List!

A genius from the Hidden Dragon List with his level of cultivation probably had the strength of at least a Tier Three True God, yet Yang Xiao had felled him with just three slaps.

Moreover,

it seemed he hadn’t used the same methods as when he dealt with the men Qin Tianlong had summoned; there hadn’t been the slightest fluctuation of aura when he’d struck.

It was as if he had only used his Physical Strength.

This… this was simply unbelievable.

“I knew it! The Young Master is the best!”

Only Yun’Er

wore a triumphant expression.

Her gaze toward Yang Xiao was filled with ever-increasing adoration.

In truth, it didn’t matter to Yun’Er in the slightest whether Yang Xiao was strong or weak. No matter what, he was her most beloved Young Master.

He was the most important person in her heart.

More important than anyone else.

Of course.

In this world, strength was respected, and weakness was not a good thing. While Yun’Er didn’t mind if Yang Xiao were weak, his strength made her genuinely happy.

She even mused to herself,

‘The Young Master saved me before, and I came here to cultivate so I could become strong enough to protect him. Now that he’s so powerful, I can’t hold him back. I have to work even harder.’

Yun’Er resolved in her heart.

From now on, she would have to cultivate even more diligently.

She now possessed the Five Elements Dao Body, comparable to an Upper-Grade Dao Body. Once she truly applied herself, the growth of her cultivation would be absolutely terrifying.

Of course,

just as it didn’t matter to her whether Yang Xiao was strong or weak,

the same was true for Yang Xiao.

This fellow before him, however, was starting to bore him.

‘He’s supposed to be a genius on the Hidden Dragon List, yet his mental fortitude is this pathetic. Ridiculous!’

But however ridiculous,

he had still done wrong, and not apologizing was unacceptable.

Yang Xiao strode

toward Guao Han.

At his movement,

the still-shocked Guao Han couldn’t help but shudder.

Watching Yang Xiao approach step by step,

his lips trembled as he stammered, “You… you can’t kill me! I was invited here by Nangong Miexian! If you kill me, Nangong Miexian will never let you off!”

“Nangong Miexian?”

Yang Xiao paused.

‘A Nangong.’

‘Inviting someone to Star God Academy… clearly a figure from the Star Emperor’s lineage.’

As for who exactly, Yang Xiao didn’t know.

Nor did he care to find out.

He just found himself looking down on this Guao Han fellow more and more. In fact, it wasn’t just him; Yun’Er and Nangong Yin felt the same.

Especially Nangong Yin.

Initially, when she heard Guao Han claim to be on the Hidden Dragon List, she had been thoroughly shocked and held him in extremely high regard.

She had even felt a hint of adoration.

After all, the Four Great Lists were legendary. To the younger generation, those on the Hidden Dragon List were Heaven’s favored children. It was only natural for ordinary people like Nangong Yin to feel a sense of admiration and reverence.

But now, it seemed

he was just a coward.

Nangong Yin found it utterly contemptible.

At the same time,

a thought rose in her mind. ‘If even a genius from the Hidden Dragon List has such a weak state of mind, why can’t I surpass them?’

‘Is talent really all that matters?’

She didn’t think so.

In Nangong Yin’s eyes, a person’s character and mental fortitude were far more important—in how they conducted themselves, handled affairs, and even on their Cultivation Dao.

This realization

brought Nangong Yin a sense of sudden clarity.

She felt

as if her state of mind had just shattered a set of shackles.

It ascended.

At the very least,

if she ever encountered a so-called genius again, she would no longer cower as she had before, feeling completely powerless and unable to even muster the will to fight.

Involuntarily,

an air of fearlessness

rose from her.

At the same time,

it was as if some kind of power extended from the depths of her very soul.

A peculiar aura from the heavens and earth merged into her body, and the Heart of Secret Patterns, which she had been utterly unable to comprehend before, at this moment,

suddenly condensed.

In a single stroke, Nangong Yin

stepped into the Demigod Realm.

‘I… I actually broke through?’

Nangong Yin was stunned.

But she quickly regained her composure,

as if nothing had happened.

Surprisingly, neither Yun’Er beside her nor the pleading Guao Han noticed the change.

Only Yang Xiao.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

‘I didn’t expect this woman to have such talent. It seems that while her innate aptitude isn’t much, her comprehension is Extraordinary. She might be worth nurturing a little. Fine. In that case, for Nangong Tianling’s sake, and considering her efforts lately, I’ll take her along to the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm.’

How could Yang Xiao not have known Nangong Tianling’s purpose

in having Nangong Yin approach him?

It was just that his relationship with Nangong Tianling was rather complex. Although the woman seemed to be acting in his best interest, the true reason for her concern was not him.

It was his mother.

Coupled with the methods she employed, Yang Xiao was quite displeased.

So naturally, he hadn’t given her much face.

Nangong Tianling was obviously aware of this, which was why she’d had Nangong Yin try to earn the chance on her own.

It seemed now

that woman had actually done the right thing.

Without dwelling on Nangong Yin any further, Yang Xiao’s gaze returned to Guao Han.

Seeing the fellow trembling uncontrollably,

Yang Xiao lost all interest in even looking at him again.

Originally, he had just planned to make the guy apologize and mete out a small punishment. But now, even at this stage, the fellow was still trying to use someone else to threaten him.

Yang Xiao decided

there was no longer any need to let him live.

As for Nangong Miexian?

What did that guy have to do with him?

Raising his hand,

Yang Xiao prepared to strike with his palm

and kill him on the spot.

Instantly, a look of utter despair flashed through Guao Han’s eyes.

This time,

Yang Xiao wasn’t just using his Physical Strength. He also activated his newly cultivated Great Star Dominating Body. Instantly, a terrifying aura

surged forth,

bearing down on Guao Han.

“No!”

Guao Han cried out.

But it was

futile.

Yang Xiao showed no sign of stopping.

But just at that moment,

just as Yang Xiao’s palm was about to descend upon Guao Han’s skull and extinguish his life,

an incomparably terrifying aura suddenly descended.

Immediately after,

a figure

flashed past in front of Yang Xiao.

Guao Han

had vanished!