C119 Making Use of the Opportunity to Blackmail

In a flash, fists met palms with a thunderous impact.

Tian Guangliang was overwhelmed by a force as relentless as the ocean, terror gripping his heart.

But he was powerless to resist.

In a moment, excruciating pain coursed through him.

The sickening sound of snapping bones filled the air.

He knew his arm bones had shattered!

Yet, the onslaught didn't end there.

As his fist limply dropped, the relentless palm drove forward, striking his chest.

A chilling succession of cracks echoed as a palm imprint emerged on his chest.

Overcome by a piercing agony, Tian Guangliang could no longer hold out.

With a scream, he was hurled dozens of meters, crashing into the ground and creating a crater. The explosion resounded as his blood spilled, staining his clothes crimson.

His life force weakened, signaling grave injuries.

Across the way, Lin Xuan remained unmoved, his expression still detached.

Casually, he tossed aside the black staff in his hand as if it were a trivial matter.

The arena plunged into eerie silence.

Spectators were frozen, staring in disbelief at the unfolding drama.

Eyes bulged as they took in the serene Lin Xuan and the grievously wounded Tian Guangliang, struggling to accept what they had witnessed.

It took several moments for the shock to subside before they could find their voices.

A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd.

"He just defeated Tian Guangliang in the blink of an eye!"

"How can he be so formidable?"

"And to think, he didn't even tap into his True Qi to bring down Tian Guangliang that swiftly!"

"Is this guy really a newcomer? It's almost unbelievable!"

"It looks like the rankings were spot-on!"

"No, the rankings have sold Lin Xuan short. He's not just near the top ten; he possesses the fearsome power to break into it!"

The disciples around buzzed with amazement, their eyes fixed on Lin Xuan, their minds reeling from the impact.

Even as they came to terms with the reality, they couldn't shake off the shock.

They had not anticipated such a turn of events.

They had foreseen Tian Guangliang's defeat, perhaps.

After all, Lin Xuan had effortlessly overpowered Hu Yuanhua in the Fighting Arena.

Though Tian Guangliang ranked higher on the Strong List than Hu Yuanhua, his strength was not significantly greater.

Therefore, it seemed improbable that he could stand toe-to-toe with Lin Xuan.

Despite this, there were those who doubted the Strong List's portrayal of Lin Xuan's combat prowess as nearly on par with the top ten.

They had personally seen the overwhelming might of those ranked in the top ten and considered themselves contenders at that level.

Even at the lower end of the top ten, they doubted they could endure more than a handful of moves.

Lin Xuan's talent was indeed unmatched, and his record-breaking feats were well-known, but he was still relatively new to the beginner level.

They were convinced that Lin Xuan couldn't hold a candle to the top ten.

Thus, they believed that Lin Xuan's victory over Tian Guangliang wouldn't come easily.

At best, they expected a hard-fought battle.

What they hadn't anticipated was Lin Xuan's ability to withstand Tian Guangliang's full-powered attack, even after he unleashed 10% of his Artistic Conception of Earth. With a single palm strike, Lin Xuan sent Tian Guangliang flying, leaving him gravely injured.

Throughout the ordeal, Lin Xuan remained unfazed, not even pausing to take a deep breath.

It was a clear-cut case of an instantaneous defeat!

The disciples were astounded, realizing they had grossly underestimated Lin Xuan.

He was far more formidable than the rumors suggested, surpassing even the descriptions in the Strong List.

He absorbed Tian Guangliang's full-force strike without so much as a scratch.

With such prowess, Lin Xuan had proven himself worthy of the top ten, not just close to it.

At that moment, it was evident that Lin Xuan's level of cultivation had not yet reached the Condensation Spin Stage.

Meaning, Lin Xuan was still within the Qi Transformation Stage, yet he possessed the fearsome strength to break into the Strong List's top ten.

This was a testament to Lin Xuan's staggering talent!

His actual strength far exceeded the whispers and speculation.

The shock was so profound that the disciples struggled to maintain their composure.

Nearby, Tian Guangliang, sprawled on the ground nursing his injuries, was utterly stunned.

He had never imagined Lin Xuan to be this powerful, left without any means to defend himself.

His staff strike, empowered with 10% of the Artistic Conception of Earth, was formidable. Among those ranked in the top twenty, few would dare claim they could withstand such a blow.

However, Lin Xuan effortlessly withstood the blow with just his palm, without resorting to his True Qi or martial arts techniques. Moreover, he emerged completely unscathed. His physical strength was such that few among the top ten could likely match him. The power Lin Xuan demonstrated far exceeded the rumors.

Lin Xuan had refrained from using his True Qi, martial arts, Concept, or even drawing his Spirit weapon. Clearly, he had only shown a fraction of his true capabilities. This realization left Tian Guangliang utterly astounded.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

It wasn't until his butler came to his aid that Tian Guangliang snapped out of his daze, though the shock still lingered in his heart.

Across the way, Lin Xuan saw this and allowed himself a slight smile. "Excellent," he murmured, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes. The Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts, despite its immense energy demands, proved its formidable power. During his four-day seclusion, Lin Xuan had focused his cultivation resources on this technique rather than advancing his cultivation level. Fortunately, the effort was not in vain.

His Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts hadn't quite reached the beginner level, but it had already boosted his strength by 300,000 kilograms, totaling 800,000 kilograms. A force of 500,000 kilograms was enough to easily overpower most at the peak of the Condensation Spin Stage. Now, with 800,000 kilograms of force, he could single-handedly crush nearly all at that same peak, and even those in the early Spirit Opening Stage might struggle to withstand it.

His defenses had also significantly improved. At this point, no one at the Condensation Spin Stage could best him. Lin Xuan had just tested Tian Guangliang's technique on himself. Tian Guangliang's full-powered strike, unleashing 10% of the Earth Concept, was effortlessly caught by Lin Xuan's hand, leaving not a single mark. Lin Xuan felt nothing from the impact.

Then, with a restrained palm strike, he easily inflicted serious injury on Tian Guangliang. The outcome was unmistakably clear.

Lin Xuan was quite pleased with himself.

He then approached Tian Guangliang, who had just been helped to his feet by the butler.

"Senior Brother Lin, here is my Strong List Token for you to take.

I'm no match for you. I wholeheartedly accept my defeat!"

Tian Guangliang, seeing Lin Xuan approach, proactively reached for the Strong List Token and offered it with utmost respect.

Through this battle, he had come to realize the formidable power and even more daunting potential of Lin Xuan.

He dared not entertain any other thoughts, feeling nothing but awe and admiration for Lin Xuan.

Yet, the words that followed from Lin Xuan left him momentarily dumbfounded.

"I have no need for your Strong List Token, nor do I wish to change where I'm staying at the moment. You may keep it. But tell me, how much do you think your Strong List Token is actually worth?"

Lin Xuan spoke with a calm detachment.

A hush fell over the arena once more.