Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 316 - 313: Competing for First Place

Chapter 316: Chapter 313: Competing for First Place

"Not bad at all."

Yu Yi glanced at Ye Xuan, who had won in a somewhat bizarre manner. Even she could not fully see through him. She had a feeling that even if she took a step further, the odds of winning against Ye Xuan were still hard to predict.

"This is just the beginning."

Ye Xuan neither agreed nor disagreed. If he now said his goal was the top three, Yu Yi would definitely call him arrogant. Rather than talking big, it was better to act big.

The battles in each group were fiercely underway, one starting after another, ending in surprisingly quick succession. Many were resolved within ten moves, and some even conceded outright. After all, this was a points-based competition, and even those who didn’t make the top ten could still enter the ranks and earn a considerable amount of Merit Points.

Therefore, once they encountered an opponent they couldn’t handle, most made the wise choice to concede early. Otherwise, sustaining severe injuries could compromise their performance in subsequent fights, a loss outweighing the gains.

That was precisely why Young Master Tian Ying conceded so readily. He feared that continuing the fight would allow Ye Xuan to crush even his confidence, significantly lowering his morale, which would be a substantial loss.

Ye Xuan was paying attention to the seeded players in each group. Without a doubt, the masters unfamiliar to him were not limited to the three he had seen before. In the group battles, undefeated and achieving consecutive victories were about a dozen others, among which a black-robed youth with a disdainful look was particularly outstanding.

This person was the infamous Demon Dragon Young Master.

The Demon Dragon Young Master, the strongest among the younger generation of Sky Demon Mountain, possessed Innate Supreme bloodline, granting him exceedingly powerful bloodline strength and extraordinary talent. His Cultivation had also reached the level of a Seventh Grade Demon King.

Such cultivation could be described as unparalleled, far ahead of other Demon Clan talents.

Bang!

On the third battle platform, a figure flew off, spitting blood and barely alive.

On that platform, the figure was the Demon Dragon Young Master. He just coldly glanced at his half-dead opponent before stepping down.

"The Demon Dragon Young Master is the son of the Demon Dragon Venerable, recognized as the strongest youth of Sky Demon Mountain. He once even caught my fancy," Yu Yi said, a glint flickering in her eyes as she watched the Demon Dragon Young Master.

"Indeed very strong."

Ye Xuan nodded. The Demon Dragon Young Master radiated a powerful oppressive aura, truly deserving his title as the dominator among the younger generation of Sky Demon Mountain. Compared to him, Young Master Hu and others were merely minor players.

"What, are you afraid of him?"

Yu Yi looked at Ye Xuan, feeling somewhat upset. When mentioning her interest in the Demon Dragon Young Master, she had carefully observed Ye Xuan’s expression and was extremely disappointed to see no reaction from him.

"Afraid is not the word, just a formidable opponent."

Ye Xuan said indifferently.

What kind of person could make him, the former Martial God, afraid? Even facing those Demon Venerables was not enough to scare him, let alone a mere Demon Dragon Young Master.

Apart from the Demon Dragon Young Master, several other figures were active on the battle platform, as all seeded competitors were not ordinary and were likely to make it into the top ten.

The long points match required each person to fight over twenty battles. This was demanding in terms of physical strength and True Qi, but for Ye Xuan, it hardly mattered since he resolved each opponent with a single move, almost no energy wasted.

Such fights, even a hundred of them, would probably not wear him out, not to mention the considerably long rests in between.

Among the ten groups, only Ye Xuan and Young Master Hu maintained an unbroken record of wins, and among the ten groups, their battle was set to be the most spectacular.

"Match ten, Ye Xuan versus Young Master Hu!"

As the referee’s voice echoed, everyone’s attention quickly shifted, focusing on the battle platform.

"This should be interesting."

Young Master Blood Python was also paying close attention to this battle. He knew Young Master Hu had grown much stronger these days and was eager to see Ye Xuan tossed around.

On the battle platform, the two mounted the stage and stared at each other icily.

Young Master Hu gritted his teeth, fixated on Ye Xuan, and said, "Ye Xuan, this time I will make you bite the dust, to avenge my past defeat."

"I’m afraid you won’t get the chance."

Ye Xuan smiled faintly, seemingly unconcerned.

However, his words stirred a significant buzz among the crowd, sparking discussions.

"What does Young Master Hu mean by that? Has he lost to Ye Xuan before? How is that possible?"

"It seems so! Unbelievable, Ye Xuan just joined not long ago and has the skills to defeat Young Master Hu."

Many found it utterly incredible; none believed Young Master Hu was weak. As a seed player ranked among the top ten of the younger generation, weak was the last word to describe him.

"Hmph, I only lost to you last time because I was careless. Do you really think you’re stronger than me? Now, I’ll show you my true strength!"

Young Master Hu had always believed that Ye Xuan was too cunning and devious, playing the fool to catch the wise, taking advantage of his carelessness. That was why he lost to Ye Xuan. If it were an open and fair fight, without underestimating Ye Xuan, the latter would definitely not win. Moreover, after days of intensive training, he had mastered a secret technique from the Hu Clan. He could not believe that he would still lose to Ye Xuan.

Boom!

Just as he finished speaking, an astonishing aura burst forth from Young Master Hu’s body. A white Light Tiger, as if climbing out from his body, radiated a terrifying oppressive force.

"White Tiger Roar Fist!"

As the punch was thrown, one could almost clearly hear the roar of the white tiger. With a punch, demonic power surged. Originally a unique skill of Young Master Hu, he deployed it right in the first round against Ye Xuan.

Turning a killing move into a common technique indicated not only that Young Master Hu had indeed improved his skills but also that he did not dare underestimate Ye Xuan again. He went all out with his first move, holding nothing back.

"Dragon Elephant Return to Origin!"

Ye Xuan stood still, not moving an inch until the moment Young Master Hu’s punch was about to strike. Then he countered with an overwhelmingly powerful palm strike.

Bang!

Demonic power instantly dispersed. Under this powerful shockwave, Young Master Hu was forced back by several steps, but Ye Xuan remained unmoved at his original spot.

"Clashing strengths and Young Master Hu lost? Impossible. Last time it was at least a tie!"

Young Master Blood Python’s expression froze, then disbelief crept onto his face. Last time in Sky Demon City, when Young Master Hu and Ye Xuan head-on clashed, it was a draw. Now, Young Master Hu could not move Ye Xuan at all?

Had the gap between them widened instead?

Yu Yi and Honglian Envoy were equally shocked. They were also present at that time. Seeing this scene, they were too stunned to speak.

"Impossible!"

Young Master Hu bellowed fiercely, sounding like a frenzied tiger unable to accept the outcome.

"I only used seventy percent of my strength for that palm."

The corners of Ye Xuan’s mouth curled slightly as he spoke with a light smile.

"What arrogance. Take another punch from me. Hundred Tigers Surge!"

With a stomp, Young Master Hu soared from the ground, then hammered down with both fists, demonic power torrential like a great river. Within it, a hundred tigers dashed furiously toward Ye Xuan, the momentum like thousands of troops and horses that could trample a person into mincemeat in an instant.

"Still no progress, Dragon Elephant Return to Origin!"

Ye Xuan once again used the same palm strike as before, but this time he amplified his strength to the fullest. The thick dragon-shaped Palm Force collided violently with the rampaging Light Tiger, causing the entire Battle Platform to tremble, and the protective screen shook continuously.

Spurt!

But this time, Young Master Hu was sent flying backwards, blood spraying from his mouth. Yet, he managed to stabilize his body with all his might, finally stopping at the edge of the Battle Platform.

His face was extremely grim, and just as he was about to say something, Ye Xuan had already rushed toward him with another palm strike, not planning to give him any chance.

However, seeing Ye Xuan approach, Young Master Hu was momentarily stunned, then a strange smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"White Tiger Soul Shattering Roar!"

Just as Ye Xuan got within five meters of him, Young Master Hu suddenly roared. This roar was extraordinary: its horrifying sound waves spread out, unable to be contained even by the screen around the platform, and directly dissipated outside. The Demon Clan powerhouses not far from the Battle Platform all suffered from bleeding ears, pale faces, and unbearable pain.

Even Yu Yi and Young Master Blood Python covered their ears, their souls trembling and brows furrowed.

One could imagine, with Ye Xuan only five meters away and caught off guard, how intense the impact would be.

His soul might be directly shattered or severely injured.

"Haha, kid, didn’t see that coming, did you..."

After roaring, Young Master Hu was all smiles. However, before he could finish speaking, a ’bang’ sounded, and a palm struck his chest, sending him flying off the Battle Platform and eliminating him from the competition.

"How can this be, it had no effect on him?"

Not just Young Master Hu, even Yu Yi and Young Master Blood Python had their faces change colors. If it had been them, they might have likely fallen for it, possibly giving Young Master Hu a surprise defeat. But Ye Xuan seemed to be completely unaffected. After the sonic secret technique, he just blew Young Master Hu away with a palm strike without hesitation.

"Interesting. It seems this kid has quite strong soul power."

Sky Fox Demon Venerable looked at Ye Xuan, slightly surprised. To remain unharmed under such an omnipresent sonic secret technique, undoubtedly, one must possess strong soul power to completely defend against it.

Regardless, Ye Xuan being the first to defeat a seeded contestant was somewhat unexpected.

"It’s just a fluke. Strong soul power, but his bloodline power doesn’t seem that great. It’s mostly luck this time. Against others, the outcome would still be uncertain."

Speaking was Hu Venerate, feeling disgraced by Young Master Hu’s defeat, naturally viewing Ye Xuan somewhat unfavorably.