C150 Guess

As the referee concluded, a hush fell over the crowd.

All eyes were fixed on the arena, eagerly anticipating the upcoming fight.

In the arena stood Lin Xuan, his gaze settling on Zhang Kuishan.

"Name: Zhang Kuishan."

"Cultivation Level: Peak of the Condensation Spin Stage."

"Talents: Spirit Grade Cultivation, Superior Grade Strength, High-grade Speed, Top Grade Earth, High-grade Heavy Water, High-grade Green Wood, High-grade Sharp Gold."

"Martial Skills: Rock Essence Heavy Mountain Art (Rank 6 Low-grade, Initial Perfect Level), Mountain Shattering Palm (Rank 6 Low-grade, Great Completion), Boundless Quake Mountain Fist (Rank 6 Low-grade, Great Completion), Spiritual Cloud Steps (Rank 6 Low-grade, Initial Perfect Level).

Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts (status unknown, incomplete, beginner level)."

"Concept: 20% Artistic Conception of Earth."

"Personal Treasure: A Pair of Black Gold Gloves (Rank 6 Low-grade Spirit Weapon)."

Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled as he surveyed Zhang Kuishan's attribute panel.

"So it is the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts! My hunch was correct."

He had previously scrutinized the profiles of the elite disciples on the Strong List, where Zhang Kuishan was notably the second-ranked contender. His physique was as imposing as a Violent Bear, and his strength was formidable.

Even Chen Yu, the top-ranked individual on the Strong List, avoided a direct confrontation with him, resorting to his blade skills to outmaneuver Zhang Kuishan. This was a testament to his formidable power.

The Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts that Zhang wielded were renowned for granting practitioners immense, fearsome strength, aligning perfectly with his attributes.

While many Body Building Martial Arts could enhance physical strength, Lin Xuan knew of none other than the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts that could produce such profound effects.

Lin Xuan had taken a keen interest in Zhang Kuishan, challenging him solely to confirm his suspicions. Even if he hadn't issued the challenge, he would have found a way to get close enough to inspect Zhang's attribute panel.

Now, it was clear that Zhang Kuishan had indeed mastered the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts, validating Lin Xuan's theory.

That day, at the Martial Arts Pavilion, the elder Wang Xufeng, at the peak of the Spirit Opening Stage, had indeed been intentionally disseminating the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts.

He was conducting experiments with some exceptionally gifted disciples.

Observing from the shadows, he sought a method for breakthrough.

Yet, he was limited to merely watching these events unfold; his current strength was insufficient to intervene.

Furthermore, the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts bestowed upon him formidable physical prowess. It was inherently benign, and he wasn't particularly bothered by it.

The next challenge on the horizon was his duel with Zhang Kuishan.

Both were practitioners of the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts.

A glint of excitement danced in Lin Xuan's eyes.

It had been ages since he had the chance to fully exert his strength.

His adversary this time was none other than Zhang Kuishan, a fellow cultivator of the same arts.

But first, he planned to replicate a few of Zhang Kuishan's valuable treasures.

"You've expended 100,000 energy points. Replication successful. You've acquired [Spirit Grade Cultivation Talent]."

"You've expended 30,000 energy points. Replication successful. You've acquired [Superior Grade Strength Talent]."

"You've expended 30,000 energy points and have successfully replicated [Black Gold Gloves (Low Rank 6 Spirit Weapon)]."

Zhang Kuishan was in possession of numerous treasures, all of high caliber.

However, Lin Xuan's standards had risen significantly after duplicating the treasures from the Alchemists' Guild President. Now, only these three items caught his interest.

The replication was instantaneous.

Whenever he encountered a Spirit weapon, he would replicate it if he had enough energy points, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.

Even if he didn't need it for himself, he could sell it for a handsome sum of spirit stones.

He chose to use the other two items right away.

A surge of warmth coursed through his body.

"Congratulations, Host, on the enhancement of your Cultivation talent!"

"Congratulations, Host, on the improvement of your Strength talent!"

They were absorbed and integrated in a flash.

Lin Xuan could sense a slight increase in his talent, potential, and strength. He nodded subtly, a flicker of contentment in his gaze.

All this transpired in a mere moment, unnoticed by anyone present.

Then, with a calm gaze fixed on Zhang Kuishan, Lin Xuan awaited the forthcoming duel.

He was resolved not to defeat his opponent too swiftly this time.

Instead of striking first, he would bide his time until his opponent made a move. Only after pushing his adversary to exert full strength would he effortlessly claim victory. This approach was Lin Xuan's signature strategy, designed to create the most impact and harvest the maximum number of energy points.

Zhang Kuishan's gaze upon Lin Xuan was grave. He couldn't shake the memory of Lin Xuan's formidable entrance. While an imposing presence didn't necessarily equate to a martial artist's true might, it certainly underscored Lin Xuan's exceptional nature. And given that Lin Xuan had boldly issued a challenge, he clearly harbored substantial confidence. Zhang Kuishan wouldn't make the mistake of underestimating him.

With a steely voice, he addressed the younger man, "Junior Brother Lin, you've been with us for less than two months, yet your fame has already swept through our entire sect. You're hailed as the preeminent prodigy. Now, it's time to see if you truly live up to that title!"

"Then put me to the test!" Lin Xuan retorted, his demeanor icy and unyielding.

With no further words wasted, Zhang Kuishan launched into action. He stepped forward, barreling towards Lin Xuan with such force that his passage ripped through the air, leaving a piercing sonic boom in his wake. In the blink of an eye, he was upon Lin Xuan, unleashing a thunderous punch to the chest that resonated sharply through the air. Lacking martial arts techniques, True Qi, or Concepts, the punch was still fearsomely potent—enough to obliterate even the most formidable at the Condensation Spin Stage Peak.

Yet Lin Xuan remained unfazed, countering with a punch of his own. His fist, too, was devoid of martial arts, True Qi, or Concepts. But in stark contrast to Zhang Kuishan's, Lin Xuan's punch carried no apparent force, moving slowly as if lacking in strength.

The onlookers were visibly shaken, their eyes wide with incredulity. Could they be witnessing this correctly? Was Lin Xuan really choosing to meet Zhang Kuishan's brute force head-on? Known as the Violent Bear, Zhang Kuishan's physical prowess was unmatched by anyone else in the Inner Sect.

Even Chen Yu, who holds the top spot on the Strong List, wouldn't dare to confront him directly.

Such fearsome power is simply beyond what one at the peak of the Condensation Spin Stage should possess.