Xiao Ming appears

“Senior Apprentice Brother Wei Tong is so powerful!” a disciple exclaimed in awe.

“Indeed, I heard that Senior Apprentice Brother Wei Tong was only at the Great Perfection of the Yuangang Realm ten years ago. I never expected him to advance to the late Danhu Realm after ten years.”

“The aura emanating from the Danhu Realm is so formidable. I wonder when I’ll be able to reach that Cultivation Level…”

The crowd below discussed animatedly.

However, in the distance, Li Changfeng and the others slightly shook their heads.

They seemed to look down on Wei Tong.

“It took Wei Tong a full ten years to advance to the late Danhu Realm. This cultivation aptitude isn't bad, but it’s not particularly good either,” Grand Elder Su Tianming said slowly.

“That’s true,” Sect Master Li Changfeng nodded and said, “Compared to my precious disciple Xiao Ming, he is indeed far inferior.”

Pausing, Li Changfeng then smiled and said, “I’ve only taken Xiao Ming as a disciple in my entire life, but this one disciple is worth countless young prodigies within the sect!”

Upon hearing this, Su Tianming immediately felt a bit unconvinced and said, “While Xiao Ming is indeed excellent, my disciple Lin Feng is no slouch either!”

“Just you wait. In this Sect Competition, Lin Feng will definitely shine brightly and make a name for himself!”

Li Changfeng didn’t speak, merely smiling indifferently.

On the high platform.

The Inner Sect Disciple who had previously stepped onto the arena saw Wei Tong arrive and, without a word, jumped directly off the platform.

This was an admission of defeat.

Just as Wei Tong had said, the Sect Competition had always been a battlefield for the strong. Not to mention him, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Yuangang Realm, even many true disciples probably wouldn’t dare to step onto the stage.

If he continued to stay on stage, he would only be inviting trouble.

After forcing his opponent to retreat, Wei Tong once again surveyed his surroundings and proclaimed loudly, “Which Senior Apprentice Brother or Junior Apprentice Brother is willing to come up and spar with me?!”

As his voice fell.

A handsome and tall figure stepped forward.

It was Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming’s body swayed slightly, transforming into a swift gust of wind that shot forth, arriving on the high platform in an instant.

He faced Wei Tong directly.

“It’s you? Xiao Ming?” Wei Tong was somewhat surprised, sizing up Xiao Ming.

“You know me?”

Xiao Ming was a little surprised.

“Junior Apprentice Brother Xiao is the only disciple personally taken in by the Sect Master. Although I, Wei Tong, am ignorant, I have still heard of him,” Wei Tong chuckled.

“However, although you are the Sect Master’s disciple, the time you’ve entered the sect is too short, and your Cultivation Level and cultivation are still…”

Wei Tong’s words were cut short as he suddenly froze.

Because he was astonished to discover that Xiao Ming’s aura was also of the Danhu Realm!

And it was even the mid-Danhu Realm!

“You actually cultivated to the mid-Danhu Realm?!” Wei Tong blurted out, his voice cracking due to his urgency.

“You just recently entered the Awakening Pool to complete your awakening, and you’ve broken through to the Danhu Realm so quickly? Breaking through two major Cultivation Levels, Yuangang and Danhu?!”

Upon realizing Xiao Ming’s Cultivation Level, Wei Tong completely lost his composure.

He, Wei Tong, had spent a full ten years cultivating from the Yuangang Realm to the mid-Danhu Realm, believing himself to be a young prodigy.

However, compared to Xiao Ming, his achievements were nothing!

Compared to the terrifying Xiao Ming, his cultivation speed was like a snail’s crawl!

Not only did Wei Tong’s expression change, but many disciples below the stage were also shocked when they discovered Xiao Ming’s Cultivation Level!

“I, I didn’t see wrong, did I? Xiao Ming is actually a strong practitioner of the Danhu Realm?!” A disciple subconsciously rubbed his eyes, seemingly unable to believe what he saw.

“His aura is as dense as clouds, soaring to the sky. He is indeed in the Danhu Realm!”

“But, I heard that Xiao Ming was only recently promoted from a Servant Disciple to a true disciple by the Sect Master. How long has it been? A month? How did he advance so quickly?!”

“A monster, absolutely a monster!”

“Perhaps Xiao Ming is an unworldly genius,” a disciple concluded.

Somewhere below the stage.

Lin Feng secretly clenched his fists.

He had always believed he was no less than Xiao Ming, so he had been cultivating tirelessly. He had finally managed to condense his Dan Lake and advanced to the early Danhu Realm.

He originally thought he had caught up to Xiao Ming, but he never expected to still be a minor Cultivation Level behind Xiao Ming.

Wang Hao, not far away, showed a hint of excitement after hearing the discussions of the surrounding disciples.

“I never expected such great talent in the small Spirit Sword Sect. It seems the Xianwu Continent is full of geniuses, not just me, a super genius,” Wang Hao muttered excitedly.

“But this is perfect.”

“Only with the comparison of other geniuses will my path not be lonely!”

Xiao Ming didn’t feel much about the shock and discussions of the disciples below the stage.

However.

Li Changfeng in the distance became smug.

Xiao Ming’s rising fame in the sect was even more exhilarating than gaining prestige himself!

On the high platform.

Wei Tong took several deep breaths before he could barely suppress the shock in his heart.

Then, a surge of high-spirited battle intent appeared on his face.

“Xiao Ming! I admit your cultivation speed has startled me. Perhaps you truly are a very rare monstrous genius. However! You are currently only in the mid-Danhu Realm, while I have already cultivated to the late stage!”

With a ‘clang’, Wei Tong drew the emerald longsword from his waist.

Holding the longsword, its tip pointed at Xiao Ming, he said coldly, “Today, let me experience the methods of you, Genius Xiao!”

As soon as his voice fell.

Wei Tong stomped heavily on the high platform, charging forward like a cannonball, carrying a violent gust of wind. At the same time, the longsword in his hand swung wildly, unleashing countless dense green sword lights.

The sword lights streaked across the sky, and the strong wood spiritual energy swept out like a tide in all directions.

At this moment, all the flowers, plants, and trees around the square suddenly brightened!

Facing the incoming sword lights, Xiao Ming smiled slightly, twisted his foot, and instantly vanished from his spot.

Earth-tier movement technique, Wind Spirit Step!

Xiao Ming disappeared so suddenly that Wei Tong instantly lost his target, and couldn't help but be stunned.

Just then.

A fist aura emitting dazzling light suddenly lit up behind Wei Tong. The fist aura was as large as a begging bowl, and it surged with an extremely strong Great River Sword Intent.

“Not good! Xiao Ming is attacking me from behind!”

Wei Tong inwardly cursed, instinctively turning his sword to defend, but it was already a little too late.

“Boom!!”

The powerful fist aura, carrying domineering sword intent, fiercely struck Wei Tong’s back, which had not yet turned around, and then blasted him far away with a single punch.

This was not the end.

Wei Tong was still flying in mid-air, and the somewhat blurry figure of Xiao Ming followed closely like a swift wind, then unleashed another fist aura.

Then came the second, third, fourth… fifth strike!

Xiao Ming unleashed five domineering fist auras containing Great River Sword Intent in one breath!

After five consecutive fist auras struck, Wei Tong’s clothes were completely shattered, and bloodstains and bruises appeared on his body.

More importantly.

He suffered such heavy blows without even a chance to resist, and his body uncontrollably smashed down towards the base of the high platform.

With a “thump”!

Wei Tong fell from the high platform, heavily crashing to the ground.

Kicking up a cloud of choking dust.

After Wei Tong landed, the swift wind on the high platform slowly dissipated, revealing Xiao Ming’s figure.

Standing on the high platform, Xiao Ming stood with his hands behind his back, looking coldly around.

Below the stage, there was complete silence, not a sound to be heard.

“Senior Apprentice Brother Wei Tong… actually lost?” a disciple swallowed hard, saying in astonishment.

“Yes, Wei Tong lost…”

“But, Wei Tong is in the late Danhu Realm, one minor Cultivation Level higher than Xiao Ming.”

“One minor Cultivation Level more is not that high,” someone said slowly, “Geniuses like Xiao Ming generally have the ability to challenge opponents of higher Cultivation Levels, otherwise, they wouldn’t be considered geniuses!”

“Moreover, did you notice that Senior Apprentice Brother Xiao never drew his sword from beginning to end, always attacking Wei Tong with his fists? This means Senior Apprentice Brother Xiao hasn’t even used his full strength yet…”