Unparalleled Sword Emperor/C8 One Punch Was Enough
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C8 One Punch Was Enough

At noon, under the clear, sunny sky, Ling Yunfan, clad in a black robe, trudged forward with his slender arms hoisting a long snake adorned with purple markings.

"As my father mentioned, the victor of the Family Great Competition in a month will be awarded an Essence Gathering Pill and the chance to select a weapon from our family's arsenal. They'll also earn the Jade Plate, granting entry to the inner sect disciple exam at the Dragon Universe Sect," Ling Yunfan mused, pausing mid-stride with his left fist clenched. "That sect is among the renowned top four on the Celestial Roar Continent, a power not even the dynasty can match. If I'm to best Lee Xueer in our two-year challenge, the Dragon Universe Sect is essential. But first, I must secure the top spot in the Family Competition."

"Oh, aiming for first place in the Clan Competition? That's laughable. Have you even looked at your own strength? A nobody who hasn't reached Body Refining Level Three in seven years, still daydreaming? How amusing."

The mocking tone reached Ling Yunfan from just behind him, but he didn't need to guess its source.

Turning around, he faced Ling Jie, the same person who had ridiculed him during the Cultivation Talent test.

The old Ling Yunfan, who had struggled to make any progress in his cultivation, would have simply walked away to avoid confrontation. But now, transformed and unafraid, even with Ling Jie's cultivation at Body Refining Level Seven, Ling Yunfan stood his ground and shot back, "What stray dog barks at everyone it sees? Such lack of manners. How did such a disgrace find its way into the Ling family?"

"Feeling brave today, are we? Care to put that courage to the test in a match with me?" Ling Jie, inflamed by Ling Yunfan's biting retort, pointed at him, his face twisted with rage.

At that challenge, Ling Yunfan's eyes, once dull, now gleamed with an intense sharpness.

"Has Ling Yunfan gotten into another argument with Ling Jie?" someone asked.

"Seems like today's our lucky day, stumbling upon a great show that's just about to start."

"Indeed. I'm curious if Ling Yunfan will back down this time. It'd be pretty pathetic if he did."

"Who can say? If I'm not mistaken, Ms. Ling Hong might step in again, and then Ling Yunfan will be depending on her once more."

As Ling Yunfan squared off against Ling Jie, the plaza quickly filled with onlookers who openly discussed and mostly jeered at Ling Yunfan.

Ling Jie, who had been seething with anger, couldn't suppress a smirk upon hearing the taunts directed at Ling Yunfan.

"I've got a lot on my plate and no time for your nonsense. Make your move fast, or you'll lose your chance," Ling Yunfan retorted coolly after a moment's thought.

"Pretty cocky, aren't you? But do you really have the chops?" Ling Jie scoffed, clenching his fist as air currents swirled around him, forming a vortex that culminated in his Human Rank Middle Level martial skill, Qi Fist, launching towards Ling Yunfan.

The crowd, sensing Ling Jie's full-force attack, tensed with anticipation, eager to witness Ling Yunfan's defeat.

Undeterred by Ling Jie's relentless assault, Ling Yunfan tossed the Bloodthirsty Purple Pattern Snake into the air and channeled over five thousand kilograms of force into his clenched right fist to counter Ling Jie's martial skill attack.

With a thunderous 'Bang!', Ling Yunfan's simple punch met Ling Jie's Qi Fist head-on.

"How can you possess such immense power?!" Ling Jie was shocked to find himself at a severe disadvantage, his martial skill-wielding hand going numb as he was sent reeling backward in agony.

"This... How is this possible?"

"Wasn't Ling Yunfan unable to break through even the Body Refining Level Three? How on earth did he manage to defeat Ling Jie, who's at Body Refining Level Seven?"

Witnessing Ling Jie, who was expected to emerge victorious, being defeated and hurled away with severe injuries, the spectators gasped in shock, unable to believe what had just unfolded before their eyes.

"No, Young Master Yunfan has surpassed Body Refining Level Two; he's reached Body Refining Level Six!" someone in the crowd exclaimed, having noticed Ling Yunfan's true level of cultivation.

"Indeed, someone at Body Refining Level Six possesses the power to overcome Level Seven. How fearsome is that? Could it be that his Cultivation Talent has resurfaced?"

"It's hard to say. Perhaps his relentless training is paying off?"

"Or maybe he's had some kind of extraordinary encounter."

The revelation of Ling Yunfan's breakthrough in cultivation, coupled with his decisive victory over Ling Jie, who was also at Body Refining Level Six, set the Ling family's plaza abuzz with rampant speculation.

Meanwhile, Ling Yunfan caught the Bloodthirsty Purple Pattern Snake that plummeted from the sky and strode away without a backward glance.

"My strength seems sufficient to fully defeat opponents one Rank above me, but contending with those two Ranks higher is probably my limit," Ling Yunfan mused as he stepped away from the crowd. He then turned to address the astonished onlookers, "Ling Jie's right hand is broken, and his condition seems dire. You'd better take him back quickly; it would be quite troublesome if he were to die."

With those words, he swiftly departed.

Prompted by his warning, the crowd remembered the unconscious Ling Jie on the ground. Two young men dashed forward and carried him off without delay.

As the dust settled from the clash, the injured and the victors alike had left, and the crowd soon dispersed. The excitement was fleeting, yet the events of the day were sure to be the talk of the town for some time.

Reaching the storage shop, Ling Yunfan was greeted by the slightly aged, middle-aged proprietor who welcomed him warmly. "Young Master Yunfan, what brings you to my humble shop today?"

Ling Yunfan responded with a smile, placing the Bloodthirsty Purple Pattern Snake on the counter. "Mr. Ye, how much silver can I get for this?"

"A Rank One Bloodthirsty Purple Pattern Snake, eh? It seems to be in excellent condition, where it counts. It's typically worth eight thousand taels of silver, but for Young Master Yunfan, I'll take ten thousand taels." After a thorough inspection of the snake's carcass, he offered a warm smile to Ling Yunfan.

Ling Yunfan, feeling a touch of gratitude upon hearing the price, responded, "Alright, my thanks to you, Mr. Ye."

"No trouble at all, take it." Mr. Ye promptly stowed away the snake and withdrew a pouch brimming with silver from a drawer, passing it to Ling Yunfan.

"Mr. Ye, I'll take five stalks of Azure Essence Grass as well!" Ling Yunfan said, removing five thousand taels from his purse and setting them on the counter.

"You're in luck; I have exactly five stalks left. They're all yours." Mr. Ye accepted the silver and retrieved five stalks of Azure Essence Grass from a drawer.

With the Azure Essence Grass safely tucked into his small sack, Ling Yunfan didn't want to keep Mr. Ye from his business any longer, so he promptly turned on his heel and departed.

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