933: Chapter 929: Ye Xuong’s Challenge!
933: Chapter 929: Ye Xuong’s Challenge!
The group of martial artists, though reluctant to part, could only leave with a heavy heart.
Indeed, their most pressing task at the moment was to consolidate their strength, rather than ogling beautiful women…
Meanwhile, Ye Tian walked up to Tian Qi.
Tian Qi glanced at Ye Tian and said, “Night King, if you want to test my abilities, there’s no need to send your subordinates after me.
You can just do it yourself!
Given your strength in the Innate Realm, defeating me should be a piece of cake, right?”
Her words carried a tone of displeasure, as she believed it was Ye Tian who had instructed Black Widow to provoke her!
Faced with Tian Qi’s sarcasm, Ye Tian merely smiled and replied, “Apologies, but Alice acted on her own; I didn’t instruct her.
And now that the matter is resolved between the two of you, you can easily turn hostility into friendship.”
Ye Tian kept speaking conciliatory words—in fact, he truly regarded Tian Qi in a different light!
Initially, Ye Tian had thought Tian Qi’s strength was merely slightly above Tian Shisan’s, but now it seemed she was far more powerful than Tian Shisan by a significant margin…
That strike earlier—Tian Qi’s inner strength only burst forth when she actively used it.
High-speed movement, deflecting Black Widow’s hand…
In just these two moments, Tian Qi had utilized the Power of Death.
Beyond that, the Power of Death within Tian Qi remained dormant, making it impossible for even Ye Tian, with his clairvoyant ability, to detect.
This tactic served to minimize the physical burden of the Power of Death, as it was vastly different from the force of life; its usage carried immense risks.
Ye Tian was witnessing for the first time someone using the force of nature in such a manner; Tian Qi’s mastery over her power had reached an extraordinary level!
“Please wait.”
Just as Tian Qi prepared to leave, a voice stopped her.
Turning her head to look, Tian Qi saw none other than Ye Xuong, Night King Hall’s second-in-command!
Unlike Black Widow, Ye Xuong’s face showed no sign of resentment.
Instead, he courteously bowed to Tian Qi.
“Miss Tian Qi, would you agree to spar with me?”
Ye Xuong’s straightforward proposition left Tian Qi momentarily stunned.
This was the second most powerful figure in Night King Hall, second only to Ye Tian himself.
Why would he want to challenge her?
Noticing Tian Qi’s surprise, Ye Xuong quickly added, “Miss Tian Qi, please don’t misunderstand.
My desire to fight isn’t something arranged by the boss, nor is it out of animosity.
I simply wish to test myself against you.”
While speaking, Ye Xuong glanced at Ye Tian, his eyes carrying a trace of apology.
After all, Ye Tian had previously assured Tian Qi that she was an honored guest of Night King Hall, and no one would trouble her…
Thus, by etiquette, Ye Xuong should have treated Tian Qi with extra courtesy, not challenged her as an affront.
Ye Tian also discerned the sincerity in Ye Xuong’s expression.
Clearly, Tian Qi’s earlier display of combat prowess had left Ye Xuong intrigued to the point of itching for a fight…
Indeed, facing such an opponent, who wouldn’t want a duel?
“Alright, Ye Xuong.
But let me warn you upfront—Qiqi is really strong.
If you don’t go all out, you’ll lose miserably!”
While condoning Ye Xuong’s actions, Ye Tian couldn’t help but offer some advice as well.
After all, Ye Xuong was Night King Hall’s second-in-command.
If he were to lose too badly in a fight against someone like Tian Qi, it might tarnish Night King Hall’s image.
“Understood!”
Ye Xuong nodded vigorously before taking his stance in front of Tian Qi.
“Alright.”
Though somewhat resigned, Tian Qi accepted.
Since Ye Tian had already approved, she had no choice but to engage Ye Xuong…
The martial artists who had walked off earlier, seeing that Ye Xuong had issued a challenge to Tian Qi, quickly surrounded them once more!
“What’s this?
Ye Xuong, bullying a woman!”
“But Qiqi isn’t exactly weak; Ye Xuong might not gain any advantage from this matchup.”
“Even the boss reminded him—this duel seems to be evenly matched!”
“Exactly!
This fight looks like it’ll be interesting!”
…
The martial artists chattered away, their attention fully fixed on the duel.
Night King Hall’s martial artists all gathered around to watch the clash between Ye Xuong and Tian Qi.
Even Ye Tian held his breath, eager to assess the full extent of Tian Qi’s power.
By gauging Tian Qi’s abilities, Ye Tian could extrapolate and better understand the strength of warriors within the Black Hole Clan stronger than Tian Qi…
“Miss Tian Qi, let me make this clear—because you’re unquestionably a formidable martial artist, I won’t treat you like a mere woman.
If I did, I’d lose miserably!
The boss has already indicated that I should treat you earnestly, so I won’t hold back!”
Ye Xuong’s straightforwardness was evident.
Though he valued grace and admired women, the opponent before him had a strength that left him no room for compromise…
“That’s for the best.”
Tian Qi replied softly after hearing Ye Xuong’s words.
Then the two prepared themselves…
Given Tian Qi’s status as a woman, even though Ye Xuong said he wouldn’t hold back, he couldn’t be the one to initiate the attack!
“Miss Tian Qi, I’ll let you strike first!”
Ye Xuong declared sincerely, and Tian Qi nodded in acknowledgment.
“Alright!”
As soon as Tian Qi’s words fell, her silhouette vanished from the martial artists’ view!
“So fast!”
Ye Xuong exclaimed in shock.
He had witnessed Tian Qi’s previous clash with Black Widow from afar quite clearly.
The explosive power unleashed during Tian Qi’s final blow defied any verbal description.
From outward appearances, she seemed delicate and frail, yet her inner strength suddenly erupted, elevating her power to an indescribable level in that moment.
Although Ye Xuong couldn’t clearly see the specifics of Tian Qi’s attack, he had a grasp of her unique method of exertion.
Tian Qi rarely used her strength.
She only utilized it when necessary for offense or defense, allowing her to minimize wasted energy and immediately summon immense power!
But even though Ye Xuong had analyzed Tian Qi’s power accumulation thoroughly, he still couldn’t fend off her attacks!
In an instant, Tian Qi darted beneath Ye Xuong!
Thanks to her blazing speed and smaller physique, once Tian Qi slipped under Ye Xuong, he couldn’t react in time.
“Bang!”
A crisp sound reverberated as Ye Xuong was sent flying upward.
By the time the other martial artists regained their senses and located Ye Xuong’s body, he was already soaring four or five meters into the air…
“Whoosh!”
Another streak of motion flashed like lightning.
All anyone could see was a faint blur—it was Tian Qi!
After knocking Ye Xuong into the air, Tian Qi didn’t let up.
In a flash, she leapt upward, her movements ghostly and uncanny.
The martial artists still couldn’t grasp Tian Qi’s incredible speed!
“Bang!”
Another crisp sound echoed as Tian Qi’s strike sent Ye Xuong, already off balance, hurtling back toward the ground!
“Crash!”
Ye Xuong’s head hit the earth first, burying itself deep into the soil of the manor’s front yard.
Such a brutal fall, head-first—if not for the garden’s soft dirt, Ye Xuong might have been injured far more seriously!
Ye Xuong remained upright, his entire body upside down like an onion, prompting genuine concern from the surrounding martial artists.
“Did Ye Xuong take a hit so hard that he’s hurt?”
“Could he have lost consciousness?
If so, we should hurry and pull him out to keep him from suffocating!”
“Yeah, this might be the first time Ye Xuong has ever faced such a heavy blow!”
…
While the martial artists exchanged worried comments, Tian Qi lightly landed back on the ground.
During her devastating attacks, Tian Qi had unleashed her full strength, yet now her powers had returned to their veiled state, leaving no trace detectable to onlookers…
“Don’t worry; he’ll be fine.
My hits weren’t too forceful, so he should be able to keep fighting.”
Tian Qi reassured the gathering, and her words carried weight—since she said so, Ye Xuong clearly was in no danger.
Only then did the martial artists relax…
All eyes turned to Tian Qi with awe.
This woman wasn’t just breathtakingly beautiful with a stunning figure—her strength was unparalleled among martial artists.
A woman like her was simply flawless!
All the martial artists couldn’t help but stare at Tian Qi.
Meanwhile, Ye Xuong, who had suffered a great setback at her hands, finally emerged from the soil.
Though unharmed, Ye Xuong was covered head to toe in dirt, his messy appearance making him look quite comical.
“Hahaha~~~~ Look at Ye Xuong!”
“He looks just like a pig who’s been wallowing in mud—that’s hilarious!”
“This must be the first time Ye Xuong’s looked so pathetic in front of a woman, right?”
…
Seeing Ye Xuong, the martial artists burst into laughter.
Despite Ye Xuong’s high status as Night King Hall’s second-in-command, the atmosphere within Night King Hall was relaxed, so jokes about him were taken in stride!
Naturally, these comments reached Ye Xuong’s ears immediately.
Ye Xuong paid little mind to their jesting; what consumed his thoughts was the sheer overwhelming strength of the woman before him!
Fast!
Incredibly fast!
From the moment Ye Xuong was born, he had never faced an opponent with such astonishing speed!
As Ye Tian had warned, fighting against a foe like Tian Qi meant even the slightest lapse could lead to a crushing defeat…