Chapter 557: A Sigh (1/2)
Chapter 557: A Sigh
Sensing the powerful momentum coming from Xie Ning, the spectating crowd tensed up, including Jiang Shaoze, Luo Kai, Long Fei Jun, Su Guo, Xu Shaoqing, Wu Xiaoshi, Yang Yue—all the disciples listed into the top ten rankings, except for Gudu Leng and Wang Biaoyuan, who remained indifferent. Both geniuses managed to veil the shock in their hearts with the indifferent expression on their faces, from Xie Ning’s rising momentum, it was safe to say that his cultivation had reached peak late-First Order God Realm.
“Peak late-First Order God Realm! Xie Ning has actually advanced to the peak of late-First Order God Realm!”
“We’re in for a good show this time! You can just tell that Huang Xiaolong isn’t Nie Ning’s opponent at all! If he’s defeated by Xie Ning, he’s going to lose face big time. At that time, he won’t even be inside the top ten ranks!”
Uninhibited opinions sounded loudly below the arena stage.
According to the challenge rules, if Huang Xiaolong lost to Xie Ning, then Xie Ning would replace him within the top ten. On top of that, Huang Xiaolong would not be allowed to issue a challenge to other disciples in the top ten ranks. In short, Huang Xiaolong would be barred from the top ten ranks in this term’s assessment.
“Who can say for sure? Three years ago, the Wang Family’s four First Order God Realm guards weren’t Huang Xiaolong’s opponent despite their joint attack. Although Xie Ning is a peak late-First Order God Realm, it’s not that easy to defeat Huang Xiaolong.”
Still, the majority of outer disciples didn't think that Huang Xiaolong held a high chance of winning over Xie Ning, those of contrary opinion were extremely small in number. Especially when four late-First Order God Realm Wang Family guards ended in a sorry state with just one palm strike from Huang Xiaolong in the Hall of Heroes square, even when they had more people. This matter was no secret, everyone in the arena had heard of it one way or another. That spoke volumes about Huang Xiaolong’s strength even then.
Huang Xiaolong, without a doubt, could only be stronger than three years before.
“Huh, four great late-First Order God Realm join hands? Let me tell you something, a few days ago when Xie Ning went out to perform a task, he was besieged by six peak late-First Order God Realm masters. Come, take a guess what happened in the end. All six peak late-First Order God Realm attackers died in Xie Ning’s hands!” At one point, an outer disciple clamored in his sonorous voice, “It’s just that not many people know about this matter. Xie Ning’s strength absolutely qualifies him a spot in the top five.” The instant this disciple’s voice sounded, the arena was astir.
Six peak late-First Order God Realm masters’ besiegement ended with total annihilation in Xie Ning’s hands!
What kind of strength was this?! Even an average mid-Second Order God Realm master couldn’t have done better.
In that instant, the low number of Huang Xiaolong’s supporters was swayed. Huang Xiaolong was indeed very strong three years ago, but no one knew how much his strength had increased since then.
Could Huang Xiaolong win over Xie Ning? Could he kill six peak late-First Order God Realm masters like Xie Ning did?
In the end, Huang Xiaolong’s cultivation time was too short, not even forty years. No one would believe that someone who had cultivated for a little over thirty years was capable of killing six peak late-First Order God Realm masters at the same time.
On the platform, Zhang Tianchuan was frowning after sensing Xie Ning’s aura. Xie Ning’s strength had indeed exceeded his estimation. His gaze shifted onto Huang Xiaolong with a faint worry in it. He was confident in Huang Xiaolong initially, but now, he too felt that Huang Xiaolong’s chances were bleak.
At a corner of the arena, Wang Biaoyuan’s lips curved up into a derisive sneer looking in Huang Xiaolong’s direction. He was waiting to see how Huang Xiaolong would handle the situation.
With each to their own thoughts, Xie Ning’s momentum continued to rise, transforming the energy around him into fearsome tempestuous wind. His eyes turned a glaring crimson, as if there were two sparks of ferocious fire raging inside.
“Sound of Striking Thunder Palm!” Xie Ning hollered, sounding like an angry thunder from heavens. His body propelled forward like a tornado, closing the distance to Huang Xiaolong in an instant, with both palms poised to strike.
He dared not underestimate Huang Xiaolong, therefore he exerted full power in this attack. It was his ultimate winning move!
He wished to defeat Huang Xiaolong in a single move!
He wanted to crush Huang Xiaolong in the most devastating manner!
He wanted the upper levels of the Black Warrior Institute to know that the top ten outer disciples name list they had compiled this time was a mistake. A great mistake! His strength qualified him a spot within the top five. Him! Not Huang Xiaolong, a punk that wasn’t even a peak half-step God Realm three years ago.