131 Chapter 1289: I’m In A Rush For Time (2/2)
Zhang Xuan was his benefactor, so even though he knew that he was no match for Zhang Qian at all, he couldn't bring himself to simply look away from the matter.
”You said that there's no need to make things so tense among us? That might be true a moment ago, but I do see a need for it now!” With a warped look on his face, Zhang Qian roared furiously. ”I'll deal with you once we return to the Zhang Clan. Now, don't get in my way and scram!”
”If you want to make a move here, you'll have to start with me!” Zhang Jiuxiao replied adamantly, refusing to back down.
”Jiuxiao, it's fine. I'll deal with him myself.” Zhang Xuan placed a hand on Zhang Jiuxiao's shoulder to indicate that it was fine before stepping forward.
He understood Zhang Jiuxiao's intentions, but he didn't think that there was a need for that.
In truth, Zhang Jiuxiao wasn't trying to play the hero here. He knew that there was a huge disparity in strength between Zhang Qian and him, and he knew that he would only be tragically defeated if a fight were to occur. However, he still chose to intervene in the conflict because that would be the only way to minimize the implications of the matter.
As the number one Sage Clan on the Master Teacher Continent, the Zhang Clan wielded frightening power in its hands. While it wouldn't stoop so low as the mobilize its influence to interfere in the matters of the younger generation, it was still inevitable that there would be plenty of people in the Sanctum of Sages who were eager to butter up to Zhang Qian and the other offspring of the Zhang Clan. It was for this reason that very few people dared to cross Zhang Qian and the other offspring of the Zhang Clan, or else they could find every step they took in the Sanctum of Sages fraught with difficulties.
If Zhang Jiuxiao were to take the blame for this matter, in view that he was an offspring of the Zhang Clan as well, he would just suffer a bit of punishment and that would be the end of things.
However, what Zhang Jiuxiao didn't know was that Zhang Xuan didn't fear the Zhang Clan at all. As long as he wanted to marry Luo Ruoxin, it was only a matter of time before he became an enemy of the Zhang Clan.
Besides, he didn't fear the suppression of the Zhang Clan either. With the Library of Heaven's Path, would he have to fear anyone attempting to stifle his growth?
Since Zhang Qian was the one to start the conflict, there was no reason for him to defer meekly to the other party!
With these thoughts in mind, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze back to Zhang Qian and spoke with casual contempt, ”Alright, hurry up and make your move. I'm in a rush for time, so I don't have too much time to waste on you!”
”You…” Seeing how lightly Zhang Xuan was taking him, Zhang Qian roared furiously and charged forward once more, sending a palm strike toward the other party.
The offense this time around was much stronger than before. The immense might behind the palm strike brought forth the slight rumbling of thunder, as if it was tearing open a vacuum in space.
”Powerful…”
”Zhang Qian might not be the strongest candidate dispatched from the Zhang Clan to participate in the final selection this time around, but his strength is still one that shouldn't be underestimated!”
”Even I would have some trouble taking on that palm strike face-on. It would better to dodge it before making another move, but it doesn't seem like Zhang Qian would allow that lad to do so…”
”That haughty fellow is in for some suffering!”
”Even if he wanted to chat those young ladies up, he should have found a better reason than that. Now that he has offended both the Glacier Plain Court and the Zhang Clan, even if he clears the final selection by some chance, he probably won't be able to survive in the Sanctum of Sages for too long…”
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The surrounding crowd also swiftly turned their attention over to the commotion that was going on as well. There was a myriad of expressions on their faces, shocked, curious, intrigued, and much more. However, if one thing was clear, none of them thought well of the young man.
There was no one who dared to step forward to mediate in the conflict either, especially since the Zhang Clan was involved in the matter as well. There was no way they would risk getting flames on themselves just to help a stranger.
”This…” Chen Leyao also didn't expect things to blow out of proportions, and a slight frown emerged between her brows.
She thought that the young man was just a little thoughtless in his words, but at this point, conceited would be a more appropriate adjective to describe him!
She had long heard of Zhang Qian's name, even before arriving in the Sanctum of Sages.
Despite only being twenty-six this year, Zhang Qian had already reached Leaving Aperture realm pinnacle. On top of that, his aptitude toward battle techniques was astounding as well. Not only so, he also boasted vast battle experience, such that even Chen Leyao herself would be hard-pressed to subdue him. For a mere Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle lad to dare taunt him… Wasn't that lad just asking to be killed?
Hong long!
Before everyone's astonished gazes, the sheer force of Zhang Qian's palm tore a deep gorge right through the square.
”That's the Saint intermediate-tier battle technique, Soul Shattering Palm!”
”That strike doesn't just wield overwhelming physical might, it also boasts a powerful offensive power toward souls as well! If that strike were to land on one squarely, it would jolt one's soul and instantaneously knock one out, putting one at the mercy of another!”
”Even among Saint intermediate-tier battle techniques, it can be considered as one of the strongest!”
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A huge commotion broke out amidst the crowd once more.
But at this very moment, a slightly disappointed voice sounded from the young man standing right in front of that powerful palm strike, ”This is your move? Well, I guess it's not too bad considering that it's coming from you, but I really don't have any interest in playing with you right now, so pardon me then…”
Right after saying those words, the young man took a step forward and thrust his palm forward casually.
Kacha!
There was no astounding strength or overwhelming aura from that palm strike, but for some inexplicable reason, the majestic Soul Shattering Palm actually dissipated upon clashing with it.
Following right after, with a resounding 'pa dah!', Zhang Qian found himself crushed forcefully onto the ground like a toad, as if there was a mountain weighing down on him. He struggled wildly, but his body simply wouldn't budge at all. Frenzy and rage were written all over his face.
”This…”
”He subdued Zhang Qian in a single move?”
Everyone widened their eyes in frenzy.
”H-how is this possible?” Chen Leyao widened her eyes in disbelief.
”Settled.” Without sparing a glance for Zhang Qian, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze back to Chen Leyao and said, ”Young lady, you haven't answered my question yet. How is your young court chief faring in the Glacier Plain Court?”