"Shameless! Your Southern Border Camp is blatantly interfering. Have you no shame?" the Guardian Elder on the stage bellowed, struggling to pull the demon-subduing staff from Xiao Yunlong's grasp.
To his shock, even with all his innate true qi, he couldn't retrieve the staff. It felt as if it had fused with the other man's hand. Even more astonishing was the feeling that this Dragon Country youth was like an unshakeable mountain. He wasn't foolish; he knew this short-haired young man was no ordinary person.
The Guardian King off the stage clearly saw this as well. He raised his snow-white eyebrows and stepped forward. "Your Excellency's arbitrary intervention has violated the rules of combat. According to the rules, your side has lost this round!"
The Guardian King walked directly to the Guardian Elder's side, seemingly worried that this Dragon Country youth might rashly kill him. Although he still couldn't sense the internal energy within the Dragon Country youth's dantian, he was already convinced that the young man's martial arts cultivation was absolutely on par with a Xiantian Kaiqiao realm martial artist. This truly shocked the Guardian King. After all, this young man named Xiao was so young, not even twenty-five years old, yet possessed such terrifying martial arts prowess. If he were allowed to continue growing, the Dragon Country would undoubtedly have a martial arts prodigy in the near future!
"He absolutely cannot be allowed to grow. We must seize this opportunity today to cripple him completely!" the Guardian King thought to himself, while outwardly remaining calm.
At this moment, the three people watching on screen, including the Canggu Ridge Master, were also startled. "Did you see Xiao Yunlong's movements just now? What's his cultivation level?" asked the Canggu Ridge Master, Zhageboya.
"Couldn't see clearly. The camera didn't focus on him, and this kid's speed was too fast; he was on the stage in an instant!" the Guardian Elder on the left, named Taiyi, shook his head and then added, "It seems this young man named Xiao is a master."
"Indeed, his martial arts cultivation is likely no less than the Xiantian Kaiqiao realm!" the other Guardian Elder, named Xiu Er, also stated.
"This means this Xiao Beiwang is quite something. No wonder even the major aristocratic families of the imperial capital couldn't kill him back then!" the Canggu Ridge Master sneered.
"He is indeed not simple. Let's first watch his bout with the Guardian King of the Brahma Country. That should reveal his depth!" the Guardian Elder named Taiyi spoke, and the other Elder Xiu Er nodded in agreement.
On the stage at this moment, Guardian Elder Wu Si had already retreated from the stage in disgrace. Although Xiao Yunlong had timely intervened to save his life, it seemed he wasn't grateful. On the contrary, his face was filled with resentment, feeling that Xiao Yunlong's intervention was a humiliation to him. Xiao Yunlong shook his head, too lazy to say more.
The entire Southern Border Camp began to discuss. Based on the results of the first two rounds, one win and one loss, even if they won the last match, it would only result in a draw.
"It seems our Southern Border Camp is destined to lose this time. We thought the second match was a sure win, and Senior Guardian Wu Si had comprehended the Way of the Sword, making him so powerful. But who knew the opponent was even more cunning, hiding his cultivation!"
"Yes, this Guardian King is even more powerful. Xiao Beiwang is so young, he can't possibly be his opponent!"
"Who says not? If you ask me, there's no need to even fight the third match. We might as well surrender now. It's too disappointing!"
The Guardian King on the stage chuckled, "I originally thought you were arranging the 'Tian Ji's Horse Racing' strategy, but now I realize that's not the case. It turns out you are the strongest one. I misjudged you earlier."
"At this point, why bother with more nonsense? Make your move!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly.
"Since that is the case, this Dharma King shall go all out!" The Guardian King let out a cold snort and unleashed his innate true qi. A gust of wind immediately swept across the entire stage, his aura truly awe-inspiring. He tapped the ground with his Zen staff, and the hard bricks and stones shattered on the spot. With a whoosh, the Guardian King charged out like a gale, his speed incredible.
Xiao Yunlong narrowed his eyes, instinctively wanting to activate the fifty Divine Kingdoms within his body. But he suddenly remembered that various recording devices were aimed at him. If he directly unleashed the power of fifty Divine Kingdoms, even though he would crush the opponent, his true strength would be completely exposed. After all, with cameras present, not only the five great ridges of the Southern Border, but likely people in the imperial capital would also be watching.
"It's not yet time to expose too much of my cultivation. Twenty Divine Kingdoms should be enough!" Xiao Yunlong snorted inwardly. The activation of twenty Divine Kingdoms instantly caused his aura to surge.
Seeing the opponent's Zen staff strike down, Xiao Yunlong used the Youlong body-moving technique to dodge like lightning, then unleashed a punch from the side. The Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist was incredibly fierce. The Guardian King was startled and quickly blocked with his Zen staff. With a sudden clang! The fist struck the Zen staff. The heavy, piercing metallic sound echoed throughout the Southern Border Camp, and the Guardian King was forced to retreat repeatedly. This scene also shocked everyone watching on the stage.
"So strong! The power of this punch is immense. I only now realize that Xiao Beiwang is the strongest!"
"Yes, we were all wrong earlier, thinking Xiao Beiwang was the inferior horse that would appear last!"
"We have a chance to win. As long as we win this match, it will be a draw. This way, at least we won't lose!" The soldiers of the Southern Border Camp became excited, while the people of the Brahma Country looked grim.
Xiao Yunlong's punch didn't pause his momentum. He moved like a swimming dragon. The Guardian King's expression finally changed greatly. Although he had blocked the punch, the power was too fierce and overbearing, leaving his wrist and tiger's mouth numb. However, he was an experienced Xiantian realm expert after all. With a deep snort, he dodged again.
Xiao Yunlong used the Bagua Youlong body-moving technique while simultaneously employing the Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist and the Great Strength Vajra Palm, forcing the opponent to retreat continuously. Judging by the situation, it would not be easy to defeat him in a short time, but defeat was only a matter of time. Of course, this was mainly because Xiao Yunlong had concealed most of his cultivation. Otherwise, if he had unleashed fifty or even all of his Divine Kingdoms, he might have killed the opponent with a single palm. Even so, it was enough to shock the two Guardian Elders, Meng San and Wu Si, below the stage.
Deputy Zhou Yun also wore a look of disbelief. He stared intently at Xiao Yunlong, his expression becoming somewhat complex. In an instant, the two had exchanged dozens of blows. Throughout the entire process, the Guardian King of the Brahma Country was completely suppressed and had no room to counterattack. Finally, cornered, Xiao Yunlong struck his chest with a palm, causing him to spit out blood and nearly stumble to the ground. Xiao Yunlong was about to deliver another punch when the opponent suddenly said, "I surrender, I surrender now!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yunlong's punch stopped in mid-air, only half a centimeter from the opponent's face. "With such little ability, you dare to come to my Dragon Country to show off? Truly overestimating yourself!" Xiao Yunlong snorted and withdrew his hand.
The Guardian King wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gritted his teeth, snorting, "Although I have lost, according to the rules of the three-round competition, it's one win, one loss, one draw. That means it's a draw, and we haven't lost the match!" Xiao Yunlong couldn't deny this, considering how useless the previous two Guardian Elders were.
Originally, according to Xiao Yunlong's plan, Meng San and Wu Si, even if they couldn't win, should have at least fought to a draw. Then, as long as he won the final match, the Southern Border Camp would have ultimately triumphed.
"Your Excellency, at such a young age, you possess such powerful martial arts cultivation. This Dharma King admires you. Today's competition is a draw. We shall meet again in five years. Farewell!" After speaking, the Guardian King tightened his grip on his Zen staff and turned to leave.
"Stop. Did I permit you to leave?" Xiao Yunlong coldly shouted. The Guardian King paused and grunted, "What does Your Excellency mean by this?"
Xiao Yunlong snorted, "This is my Dragon Country, the Southern Border Camp of the Dragon Country, and even more so, the Southern King's Palace of the Southern Border Camp. You think you can come and go as you please, as if this were your Brahma Country's backyard?"
"Then what does Your Excellency want?" the Guardian King asked with a dark expression.
"The dignity of the Southern Border Camp cannot be challenged, and the national prestige of my Dragon Country cannot be violated. If you wish to leave, you may, but leave your life behind!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly, word by word. At this moment, he stood on the stage with his hands behind his back, exuding an indescribable aura of majestic authority.