C21 Instant Kill!

All eyes in the arena were fixed on Lin Xuan.

It was his turn to step up once more.

His adversary was Wu Qilee, formerly one of the top four prodigies.

The crowd buzzed with anticipation. Could Lin Xuan emerge victorious this time?

Surely, he would unveil his true capabilities now?

In his previous matches, Lin Xuan had dispatched his opponents with a single move.

Everyone was eager to gauge the extent of Lin Xuan's abilities.

And now, they were about to witness it.

With the audience watching intently, Lin Xuan gave Lin Shiyun's hand a reassuring pat before rising to his feet. With a calm demeanor, he made his way to the stage.

Wu Qilee, with a grave expression, rose and approached the stage as well.

Before long, the two stood on the stage, facing each other.

Zhang Ping surveyed them both, his eyes filled with expectation, and declared, "Let the match begin!"

With that, he stepped aside, ready to observe the ensuing clash.

All spectators had their attention locked on the two competitors.

Lin Xuan examined Wu Qilee's attribute panel, noting its resemblance to Lin Yun's.

He was no match for Lin Xuan.

Yet, this was an opportunity to accumulate energy points.

Lin Xuan needed to strategize the best approach to maximize his energy point gain.

He fell into contemplation.

Wu Qilee, with a stern look, spoke gravely, "Lin Xuan, I'm aware of your reputation.

Your innate talent might surpass mine, but you lack my years of cultivation.

I've already advanced to the Enlightenment Stage!

You're bound to be defeated!"

With a cold shout, Wu Qilee launched a punch.

His confidence lay in the Enlightenment Stage, his trump card.

He had yet to see Lin Xuan demonstrate power beyond the Body Refining Stage.

Rumors had it that just a fortnight ago, Lin Xuan was merely at the Seventh Level of the Body Refining Stage.

Thus, Wu Qilee surmised that Lin Xuan was likely still within that stage, not yet having reached Enlightenment.

This was his chance for victory.

Alas, he had miscalculated.

And his mistake meant forfeiting a spot in the top three.

"Jade Shattering Fist!"

Wu Qilee's fist exploded forward with formidable force.

The audience's gaze shifted back to Lin Xuan, all wondering how he would respond.

"Jade Shattering Fist!"

Lin Xuan launched his punch with equal ferocity.

It matched Wu Qilee's blow in power, not falling short in the slightest.

The onlookers were visibly shaken. Had Lin Xuan advanced to the Enlightenment Stage?

Wu Qilee, noticing Lin Xuan's refusal to dodge, felt a sinking premonition.

Despite Lin Xuan being at the pinnacle of the Ninth Level of Body Refining and possessing superior talent, the gap between the Body Refining Stage and the Enlightenment Stage was vast. Wu Qilee clung to the hope of victory.

But the thought of Lin Xuan breaking through to the Enlightenment Stage was too daunting to entertain.

Yet, he was now forced to confront the possibility.

As all eyes were fixed on them, their fists met with a thunderous clash.

A resounding echo filled the air.

In an instant.

The two combatants recoiled from the impact.

Lin Xuan barely shuddered before regaining his stance.

Then, a piercing scream cut through the silence.

Wu Qilee was sent flying, crashing down outside the ring.

The crowd watched in stunned silence.

All eyes remained locked on Lin Xuan, their expressions a mix of awe and disbelief.

Slowly, the spectators began to process what had happened.

The atmosphere turned electric.

"Did I just see that?"

"Wu Qilee, one of the Four Great Geniuses, was just knocked out of the ring by a single punch from Lin Xuan?"

"Lin Xuan's strength is unbelievable."

"He's definitely reached the Enlightenment Stage!"

The buzz of conversation grew as they discussed fervently.

Gazing at Lin Xuan, they were overwhelmed by the magnitude of his achievement.

Lin Xuan, Green Jade City's premier genius, had eclipsed Wu Qilee, formerly counted among the top four. His talent was now undisputedly superior.

Many had predicted Lin Xuan's victory in this match.

And they were correct.

Yet, none had anticipated the swift conclusion. This was no drawn-out battle like the last, ending with a narrow margin of victory.

Instead, it was over in the span of a single exchange of blows, with Lin Xuan swiftly overpowering Wu Qilee.

The fight was utterly one-sided.

It was as if they were in entirely different leagues.

It resembled a lesson from an elder to a junior, rather than a contest among equals.

The outcome left everyone in utter disbelief, and for a long while, they struggled to accept it as reality.

Even after regaining their composure, the deep shock within them lingered, unabated.

In the plaza beneath the arena, Wu Qilee's right arm was grotesquely twisted—a clear sign of a fracture.

Overwhelmed by the sharp pain, Wu Qilee couldn't help but cry out.

Gazing at Lin Xuan in the arena, his shock was palpable.

The result was beyond his belief.

He had been convinced that after his breakthrough to the Enlightenment Stage, he would be a match for Lin Xuan.

He had rated his chances of victory as quite substantial.

But the harsh reality struck him down.

Not only did he fail to win, but he was also bested by Lin Xuan with a single punch.

The vast chasm between their abilities made him feel as though he was trapped in a dream, too surreal to accept.

Yet, the persistent throbbing in his arm served as a painful reminder.

This was a fact unfolding before his very eyes.

Reluctantly, he was forced to accept the truth.

"Lin Xuan must have advanced to the Enlightenment Stage!" Wu Qilee murmured to himself.

Only with such a breakthrough could Lin Xuan have managed to overpower him.

But the more he considered it, the more astounded he became.

Setting aside the fact that Lin Xuan had reached the Enlightenment Stage in just half a month, his speed of cultivation was downright frightening.

From a combat perspective, they were both in the early phases of the Enlightenment Stage, having recently achieved this level.

Yet, in their confrontation, he stood no chance against Lin Xuan, who vanquished him with a single punch!

This signified that Lin Xuan's talent wasn't just superior to his—it was beyond his wildest imagination!

In that moment, Wu Qilee was thoroughly shaken.

It wasn't until he was carried off on a stretcher by the medical team from the City Lord's Mansion that he snapped back to reality.

All he could do was offer a wry smile.

On the elevated platforms around them, the leaders of various factions were equally dumbfounded by the spectacle.

It was only as the crowd's murmurs swelled that they began to come to their senses.

They were utterly astounded.

Their view of Lin Xuan shifted dramatically.

Previously, they had only heard of Lin Xuan's prowess.

Now, they had witnessed it firsthand.

The truth of what unfolded before their very eyes was undeniable.

It confirmed that Lin Xuan was indeed the unparalleled top prodigy of Green Jade City.

Moreover, Lin Xuan's talent surpassed even what the rumors had suggested!

Not even Wu Qilee, previously hailed as one of Green Jade City's four most brilliant geniuses, could stand toe-to-toe with him.

Lin Xuan's prowess was, without a doubt, beyond imagination.