Chapter 177 - 135: Number One on the Human List! Chen Xuan
Chapter 177: Chapter 135: Number One on the Human List! Chen Xuan
And now this.
He hadn’t made any progress in two years. Now, at thirty-five, he was about to age out of the list. But of course, that’s when someone even more ferocious—Chen Xuan—had to appear.
Now, Zhang Jiu had been pushed all the way down to fourth on the Human List...
’What a mess.’
"That’s not necessarily true. Don’t forget that Xie Xinghe once fought an Evil Cult elder in the True Essence Realm."
Young Master Drunken Moon, Hua Wushang, gave a faint smile. His features were handsome as he chuckled, "That Evil Cult elder was terrifyingly strong to begin with and practically unkillable. On top of that, he was in the True Essence Realm, making him far more powerful than an ordinary expert of that level. Even though Xie Xinghe only lasted for over five hundred moves, that’s enough to prove how much of a monster he is. If they were to truly fight, he could most likely hold his own against Chen Xuan."
"Makes sense."
Everyone nodded again.
"So Xie Xinghe is stronger, then?"
Someone asked.
"Not necessarily."
Hua Wushang shook his head again. "Ye Guiyuan has a major trump card of his own. He once suppressed a True Qi Seventh Layer master in a single move. Besides, Ye Guiyuan and Xie Xinghe have been evenly matched for years. The way I see it, the three of them are all on a similar level. The Celestial Secret Pavilion is just trying to stir up trouble by deliberately baiting them into a fight."
"Exactly!"
Everyone nodded again.
’Deliberately making them fight?’
Zhang Jiu’s eyes narrowed.
’If experts like that were to clash, the scene would be unimaginable...’
’If I could observe a fight like that, it might be incredibly beneficial for me.’
「At the same time.」
「In another direction.」
Dressed in a gold-trimmed black robe, Xie Xinghe stood tall atop a pavilion, his expression icy. He gazed down at the bustling crowds and listened to the roar of conversation echoing from the streets below.
He held a silk handkerchief, gently wiping an exquisite jade sword in his hand.
The exquisite jade sword was made from a special material. It was a foot long, indigo in color, and its edge was indestructibly sharp. The weapon was attuned to his very spirit, and he had gone to great lengths to find it.
’Number one on the Human List, Chen Xuan...’
He let out a cold snort, unimpressed.
"Well, well. Still standing here brooding?"
A sardonic voice suddenly rang out from behind him. Accompanied by a piercing gust of wind, Ye Guiyuan descended as if from the sky. He had a roguish air about him, dressed in a yellow robe, in his mid-thirties, his face covered in stubble.
Judging by his demeanor alone, no one would ever imagine this was Ye Guiyuan, "Nine Heavens Startling Dragon," ranked third on the Human List.
"Ooh, nice weapon. Let me have a look!"
His eyes glinted. With a casual motion, he made a grab. WHOOSH! A golden dragon’s claw shot straight for Xie Xinghe.
Without even looking, Xie Xinghe swept his hand. Sword Qi flared, instantly shattering the incoming golden claw and dispersing it into a chaotic stream of energy.
"Do you have a death wish?"
Xie Xinghe said coldly.
"Who the hell are you trying to scare?!"
Ye Guiyuan retorted bluntly, sneering, "We’ve been fighting for three years without a clear winner. Don’t think you can actually beat me just because you’re ranked one spot higher. You know damn well we’re evenly matched. Instead of posturing, let’s talk about something real. See that? Someone took your number one spot on the Human List."
He pointed toward the street in the distance, grinning. "Speaking of which, this Chen Xuan guy is pretty damn impressive. He jumped from ninetieth on the Human List all the way to number one in less than a goddamn month. Even I have to give him some credit. Those bastards at the Celestial Secret Pavilion are probably trying to bait us into a fight, but you know what? I’m biting. So, Xie Xinghe, let’s cut the crap. Whoever kills Chen Xuan first becomes number one on the Human List. You got the guts?"
"You?"
Xie Xinghe’s tone was icy.
"Damn right it’s me!"
Ye Guiyuan jabbed a thumb at his own chest. "And cut the fucking act! Would it kill you to not be a pretentious ass for one day? Here’s the deal: whoever kills Chen Xuan, the other has to give him three loud, resounding kowtows. How about it? You scared?"
"If you’re that insistent on kowtowing to me, I won’t refuse."
Xie Xinghe stated coldly, "And another thing. I’m not going to kill Chen Xuan. I will simply defeat him and grind him under my heel. That will be enough."
"Suit yourself. Dead, defeated... it’s all the same."
A grin spread across Ye Guiyuan’s face. "Once I’ve targeted someone, they’ll be lucky to escape with their life!"
’The number one spot on the Human List isn’t such a comfortable seat.’
’And this guy dared to walk all over us.’
’The Celestial Secret Pavilion wants a war? Fine. I’ll give them one.’
「On a distant rooftop.」
From a distance, a figure in a green robe observed their entire conversation, taking in every expression. Their brow furrowed slightly and they sighed to themselves. Then, with a flicker, the figure vanished...
...
「Thousands of miles away.」
At this moment, Chen Xuan was completely unaware that he had already ascended to number one on the Human List.
He simply continued to race toward the former Martial Alliance stronghold.
Along the way, he stopped more than once to check the map.
He had stopped in a small town to rest and continue consulting his map when...
Suddenly.
A clear, metallic sound echoed in his ears again.
[Ding! Host’s fame has increased again, reaching the sixth stage: Renowned Across the Four Seas. Unlocked Talent: Indestructible Fist Intent (Level 2)!]
[Indestructible Fist Intent (Level 2): Your Martial Dao will has further condensed, reaching a state as firm as bedrock, as steady as divine iron, and lofty beyond reach. Any Spirit-type control, Spirit-type damage, or Spirit-type pressure will have no effect on you. Every one of your punches and every one of your moves will carry its own soul-shock. At the same time, you have a natural sense for any spiritual fluctuations; once you have seen someone, you can track them across a thousand li at any time.]
[Evaluation: To those above you, you are completely immune. To those below you, they are as ants! This is a powerful combat will, forged and tempered through a thousand trials. Even gods cannot sway your mind, nor can demons erode your spirit. Across the endless worlds and their trillions of inhabitants, fewer than one hundred individuals have mastered a will such as this!]