153 Can You Speak Normally? (2/2)

”It's a draw!”

Lu Zihao was taken aback. As he was about to speak, a strange glow suddenly appeared in the bald youth's eyes. He lifted his chin slightly and spoke softly while looking at Wang Baole.

”Now, let's duel!”

Lu Zihao's breathing hastened; he looked at the bald youth then looked toward Wang Baole. No matter how slow his reaction speed was, he understood that at this moment, his opponents' target was not himself at all. It was Wang Baole!

He even suspected that his opponents might have used an unknown method to him to find out that Wang Baole was assisting him, choosing to join the competition because of that. Without a doubt, their backgrounds were extraordinary; that was why they could meet Wang Baole and have this battle with him in the end!

With those thoughts in mind, Lu Zihao had a conflicted look, but he did not say any more. Instead, he returned to Wang Baole's side and remained silent.

Wang Baole raised his head and gazed at the bald youth. Actually, from the moment he first looked at the bald youth, he already had the feeling that the bald youth was sitting there as though he was waiting for him.

But that felt a bit ridiculous, so Wang Baole did not think much of it. However, seeing how obvious the bald youth's actions and words were, he could not help but ask, ”Do we know each other?”

”Master said that a few people have tremendous potential and let me invite them to work together and support one another. You're one of them, but I feel that you're just ordinary. However, I thought about giving you a chance, so I looked for you to test you in a battle!” The bald youth raised his head and spoke calmly. As he spoke, it seemed like a certain aura was emanating from his body.

”Can you speak normally? Can you stop posturing?” Wang Baole seemed speechless and raised his hand to smack his forehead. However, at the moment he raised his hand, he did not smack it against his forehead. Instead, he turned his palm over and slammed it toward the ground.

With a boom, his body left the ground like a hare using the force from the slam. Like an arrow shot from a bow, he burst toward the bald youth instantly with his body almost pressed toward the ground.

His actions were as smooth as flowing water, unexpected and cleanly executed. At that moment, Wang Baole's speed was released without reservation, causing him to look like he was flying. His cultivation erupted completely, conjuring Spirit Qi storms around his body. From afar, he looked imposing. Getting close to the bald youth in the blink of an eye, he grabbed toward him.

All this happened too fast, and the bald youth was stunned for a moment, obviously not given enough time to react. However, it was as though the sole purpose in life of the guard at his side—the purple-armored cultivator—was to protect Li Wuchen. Being well-versed in combat and constantly monitoring Wang Baole's actions, he actually stepped out and blocked Wang Baole at that moment.

A boom immediately sounded, and the purple-armored cultivator's body shook violently. Shock appeared in his expression, and he retreated dejectedly while fresh blood leaked from the corner of his mouth. Nonetheless, his block had some effect, causing Wang Baole to slow down a bit.

The bald youth's breathing hastened, using this split second to retreat backward rapidly just as Wang Baole got close. He dodged Wang Baole's grab, and it whizzed past his face. He raised his right hand, pressing toward Wang Baole through the air.

Immediately, a huge boom sounded between the two of them, and a strong force exploded forth. It forced Wang Baole, raring to charge forward again, to take many steps backward, and regret appeared in his gaze.

”Your reaction speed is pretty fast, but it's a two on one, so you can't be considered a true man.”

”You're shameless, you ambushed me!” the bald youth exclaimed angrily. He could not remain calm at that moment and retreated backward rapidly.

”Finally, not posturing?” Wang Baole glared at him.

Everyone who saw that scene on the sky platform had pleasant looks of surprise. That was especially so for General Zhou and the Red-robed Cultivator. The both of them had radiant glows in their eyes.

”Nice!”

However, Zhou Lu seemed very unhappy and muttered, ”That's a sneak attack. It can't be considered as glorious!”

”Did your brain get damaged from studying too much at White Deer Dao College? Pedantic!” General Zhou furrowed his eyebrows and, in a rare occurrence, berated Zhou Lu.

Wuchen's literal name can be Dustless/Spotless.