Gui Hai Yi Dao's blade energy surged like a colossal wave, lifting countless green bricks from the ground and sending them rolling towards Xiao Yun Long.
A Shadow-level expert from the Sword Saint Palace soared into the sky, unleashing the Sun Slash technique. At that moment, everyone saw a silver line descend from above, moving with incredible speed.
The two Fusang Shadow-level experts unleashed their ultimate attacks, their power and momentum undeniable!
The crowd around the arena, as well as the viewers watching on television, were utterly stunned, their mouths agape.
Xiao Yun Long frowned. The two incoming attacks, carrying world-shattering might, had almost enveloped the entire arena. He had nowhere left to retreat.
"Since I cannot dodge, there is no need to evade any longer. It's time to end this fight!"
Xiao Yun Long let out a deep roar, and instead of retreating, he charged forward, directly into the surging tide of blade energy.
"Bagua You Long Palm!"
Although he was still employing this ultimate technique of the Wudang Sect, under the catalysis of Xiao Yun Long's profound internal energy, a torrent of palm strikes erupted like a storm.
At this moment, Xiao Yun Long's palm techniques stacked upon each other, resembling a colossal wheel that plowed through the rolling blade energy, crushing it. Before this immense palm wheel, the blade energy could barely stir a ripple.
Suddenly, a resounding boom echoed. The residual force of the potent palm strikes sent the Shadow-level expert from the Warrior Alliance flying like a kite with a snapped string!
As he fell to the ground, the Shadow-level expert from the Warrior Alliance coughed up a mouthful of blood. His internal organs had been displaced, and he was severely wounded. Not only could he no longer fight, but he couldn't even stand.
Just then, a sword energy, like the brilliant light of the scorching sun, tore through the air and descended directly overhead.
Xiao Yun Long didn't even look up. With a casual flip of his hand, he unleashed four or five palm strikes. The powerful palm force instantly shattered the Sun Slash sword energy!
"This..."
The Sword Saint Palace expert froze in place, his face filled with profound shock and even horror.
"You actually... actually broke through our two ultimate techniques. How is this possible? How is this possible!" the Sword Saint Palace expert roared repeatedly.
Xiao Yun Long did not reply. With a flash, he appeared before the opponent, his right hand darting out like lightning, seizing the man's throat.
Only then did the stunned audience below the arena and watching on television react. They were all shocked, their faces filled with excitement and fervor.
"Amazing, this fellow named Xiao Yun Long is truly too strong. I thought he was going to be killed just now, but then he turned the tables. It's clear he was accumulating power all along before striking back!"
"He is indeed powerful. With just two counter-attacks, he severely wounded those two old dogs from Fusang. It's so satisfying. Our Fusang martial arts are the strongest!"
"By the way, this young man surnamed Xiao, with such formidable skills at such a young age, must be no ordinary person. What is his background?"
"I don't know, you ask me, who am I supposed to ask!"
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their curiosity about Xiao Yun Long's background and identity piqued.
City Lord Chu Huai Min, seated in the spectator stands, could no longer maintain his composure and sighed inwardly, "As expected of the King of the Northern Territory. His demeanor remains as impressive as ever. However, with the news of today's battle spreading, his whereabouts will likely be revealed. Jiangdong will probably fall into greater turmoil. This is not something I can interfere with; it's best to pretend I know nothing!"
With that, Chu Huai Min shook his head and slowly closed his eyes to rest.
On the arena, Xiao Yun Long stared coldly at his opponent and said, "I told you long ago that for me, you two are merely slightly stronger insects. As for your so-called Fusang martial arts, you stole them from my Dragon Country hundreds of years ago, improved them, and then dared to claim yourselves as the center of martial arts. It's truly shameless!"
The Sword Saint Palace expert gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Your cultivation is indeed formidable. We admit defeat wholeheartedly. We concede!"
"Since you concede, then you may die!" Xiao Yun Long coldly stated.
"Wait, since we have already conceded, do you truly intend to kill us?" the Sword Saint Palace expert quickly asked.
"Concede and you won't be killed? Do you really think this is just a ring match? Let me tell you, from the moment your feet touched Jiangdong and stepped onto this arena, your fate was sealed. You were destined to die!" Xiao Yun Long sneered.
The Sword Saint Palace expert gritted his teeth and huffed, "You should be well aware of our status in the Fusang martial arts world. Moreover, today's events are being broadcast live. If you kill us openly, our Fusang martial arts world will never let this go. Then, the experts from the Fusang Sword Saint Palace and the Warrior Alliance will mobilize in full force, perhaps even initiating a war between nations!"
"Initiate a national war?" Xiao Yun Long heard this and burst into laughter, saying, "You know my identity very well. If Fusang wants to start a war, I won't mind making your country disappear from the world map!"
"You..." The Sword Saint Palace expert tried to speak again, but at that moment, Xiao Yun Long's three fingers on his right hand suddenly exerted force, snapping the man's throat.
The Shadow-level expert from the Sword Saint Palace died with his eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.
Seeing that the situation was dire, the remaining Shadow-level expert from the Warrior Alliance ignored his injuries. He slapped the ground and leaped up, attempting to escape.
Xiao Yun Long's gaze sharpened. He casually caught the silver longsword and then tossed it away. The silver longsword cut through the air, whistling as it pierced the opponent's heart from behind.
As the Warrior Alliance Shadow-level expert crashed to the ground, he was completely dead.
The remaining Fusang warriors, including Yuan Ye, were already pale with fear, trembling like sieves.
*Thump...*
Yuan Ye and the other Fusang warriors immediately knelt on the ground, prostrating themselves before Xiao Yun Long on the arena, crying out, "We were wrong, we beg for mercy. We should never have provoked you, nor the martial arts of the Dragon Country. The martial arts of the Dragon Country are the true lineage, we are merely a minor branch. We implore you to show mercy and forgive us!"
Xiao Yun Long sneered, "Forgiving you is God's business. My mission is to send you to meet God!"
"Jun Bu Fan, Tang Bo Wen, act!"
As Xiao Yun Long's voice fell, Jun Bu Fan and Tang Bo Wen, who had been waiting, leaped out. Facing two Grandmasters of Hua Jin, the Fusang warriors, whose spirits had already been broken, offered no resistance.
They were all eliminated in a single exchange. Thus, all the Fusang warriors who had come to provoke them perished, with none surviving!
The vast martial arts square suddenly fell silent, no one speaking. They simply gazed at the young man on the arena.
Even the viewers in front of their televisions were stunned into a daze. Several cameras were pointed at the figure standing like a javelin on the arena, capturing him with rapid flashes.
The golden sunlight shone down, falling upon Xiao Yun Long. At this moment, his figure seemed to grow tall and majestic.
Suddenly, someone let out a roar of "Well done!" and then the entire arena erupted in thunderous applause!
At this moment, while everyone's attention was focused on the arena, Hua Xiao Rong, the leader of the Martial Alliance, quietly slipped away from a corner.
Xiao Yun Long saw this and couldn't help but sneer, "As the esteemed leader of the Martial Alliance, you intend to slip away so quietly?"
Hua Xiao Rong's body trembled upon hearing this. He could no longer seize the opportunity to escape and could only brace himself and stop. "The competition is over, and I am injured. What is there for me to do here if I don't leave?"
Xiao Yun Long chuckled, "Before the competition, you repeatedly threatened to cripple me and send me to Xiyu Kunlun. Now that you've lost, you want to just leave. You're an adult, don't you think this is a bit too childish?"
Hua Xiao Rong's expression changed, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Then, what exactly do you want?"
"I don't want anything. If you want to leave, you can, but leave your life behind first!" Xiao Yun Long said coldly.
Hua Xiao Rong was completely enraged and said in a cold huff, "You surnamed Xiao, if you lost, I would only cripple your limbs. If I lose, you want my life? That's not fair, is it? Moreover, you know my identity very well. If you kill me today, you will completely incur the wrath of Xiyu Kunlun. You must think carefully about the consequences!"
Xiao Yun Long smiled and said mockingly, "You also know my background. I'm too lazy to talk much with someone of your caliber. I'll give you ten seconds. Either you commit suicide to atone for Jiangdong, or I will slaughter your entire clan!"
After saying this, Xiao Yun Long slowly walked down the steps.
There were exactly ten steps. Xiao Yun Long descended one step every second. As he neared the last step.
Hua Xiao Rong's bloodshot eyes were fixed on Xiao Yun Long, his expression changing repeatedly, as if he was undergoing intense internal struggle.
Finally, as Xiao Yun Long completely descended from the arena, Hua Xiao Rong said, "I admit defeat. It's the victor who takes all, there's nothing more to say!"
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly struck his own face with his palm and then fell backward.
The scene immediately erupted in an uproar. Everyone present exchanged bewildered glances, and some even cried out in shock.
Xiao Yun Long, however, did not even glance at the so-called leader of the Martial Alliance again. With his hands behind his back, his body ramrod straight, he left with Liu Ruyan and the others.
However, as he reached the parking lot, Xiao Yun Long suddenly remembered something. He turned to the accompanying deputy leader, Lin Zhe Chong, and said, "You stay behind to clean up. From now on, the Jiangdong Martial Alliance will be managed by you!"
Lin Zhe Chong was overjoyed, but then he quickly became worried and sighed, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your promotion. However, with my current martial arts cultivation, I fear I may not be able to convince everyone. Also, there is Xiyu Kunlun..."
Xiao Yun Long waved his hand to interrupt him, "You don't need to worry about Xiyu Kunlun. Even if they send people, they won't do anything to you. As for your martial arts cultivation, come find me tomorrow. I will help you take half a step into the Martial King realm. Whether you can achieve true 'three flowers gathering at the top' will depend on your own talent and fortune!"
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao. I will definitely not disappoint your expectations and will follow your lead from now on!" Lin Zhe Chong exclaimed, unable to contain his immense joy.
"I don't need you to follow my lead. Just remember to maintain the martial arts world of Jiangdong in the future!"
After saying this, Xiao Yun Long got into the car and drove away.
City Lord Chu Huai Min, watching from the distant spectator stands, also stood up and patted his backside, saying as he walked, "Let's go, let's go. Although the storm has subsided, it won't be long before a bigger storm descends. With this dragon here, this pool of water in Jiangdong is likely to be stirred up and turned upside down!"
After speaking, Chu Huai Min shook his head and left, leaving those around him bewildered.
Soon, many guests also departed. At the back of the spectator stands, the second elder of the Zhang family, Zhang Zhenyun's great-uncle Zhang Hou Wen, remained seated motionlessly. After a long while, he let out a long sigh.
"Good heavens, I never thought this kid surnamed Xiao was so terrifyingly skilled. Not only was the leader of the Jiangdong Martial Alliance no match for him, but even two Fusang Shadow-level experts were defeated by his hands. Fortunately, I didn't act rashly before. With such terrifying combat power, he is at least at the level of a 'three flowers gathering at the top' Martial King!"
Zhang Hou Wen sat in deep thought. He himself was a Grandmaster of Hua Jin, and an experienced one at that. Therefore, he saw much more than ordinary people during the two great battles that had just taken place in front of and on the arena.
"Furthermore, this fellow surnamed Xiao is not simple in his background. Chu Huai Min, the City Lord of Jiangdong, knows this. It seems I must make some effort with Chu Huai Min and find out the background of this short-haired youth!"
With this thought, Zhang Hou Wen slowly stood up. After a slight deliberation, he made a phone call to Zhang Quan Ming, the current head of the Zhang family.
"How is it, Second Uncle? The competition at the Martial Alliance is over. Have you figured out anything about the strength of that kid surnamed Xiao?"
Zhang Quan Ming, on the other end of the phone, asked immediately after answering.
"Strong, very strong. Our Zhang family likely has no one who can match him!" Zhang Hou Wen lamented repeatedly.
"Is he really that strong?" Zhang Quan Ming couldn't help but be astonished.
"Unless the four great generals from when Big Brother was alive were to act. However, those four great generals retired to Longhu Mountain after Big Brother's death. They once said that they would not act unless our Zhang family faced a life-or-death crisis," Zhang Hou Wen said.
Zhang Quan Ming, on the other end of the phone, frowned and pondered, "If that's the case, then it might indeed be a bit difficult!"
"By the way, Quan Ming, didn't you go to the City Lord's mansion to see Chu Huai Min earlier? Do you know the background and identity of this fellow surnamed Xiao? Did Chu Huai Min tell you?" Zhang Hou Wen asked.
"No, that old scoundrel Chu Huai Min refused to speak, no matter what conditions I offered!" Zhang Quan Ming said indignantly.
Zhang Hou Wen coldly snorted, "Chu Huai Min is an old fox. The more he refuses to say, the more it proves that the kid surnamed Xiao is not simple, and the more we must not act rashly. Let's continue to investigate. Find an opportunity to strike and kill this dog surnamed Xiao with one blow!"
"I will be careful, Second Uncle. However, regarding Third Brother, I'm afraid he might not be able to hold back. You know Third Brother; he's always been hot-tempered!" Zhang Quan Ming complained.
"I will talk to Quan Lin. For now, let's be patient. After all, caution is the mother of safety. That fellow surnamed Xiao killed Hua Xiao Rong. I believe the Kunlun Hidden Sect will never let him off easily. We will act according to the circumstances then!"
After speaking, Zhang Hou Wen hung up the phone and then instructed his driver to drive away from the Jiangdong Martial Alliance.
As time passed, the sensation caused by the two earth-shattering battles on the Martial Alliance arena at noon that day gradually subsided.
The sun gradually set and then disappeared. As the night completely darkened, two black figures suddenly appeared on a mountain outside the western suburbs of Jiangdong Provincial City.
Both figures were dressed in black robes, their wide robes billowing in the mountain wind. However, both wore different masks, so their appearances could not be seen clearly.
"Is it him?" one of them asked, his voice hoarse.
"It's him, no doubt. I've watched the videos of those two battles repeatedly, and I can confirm with 100% certainty that it's him. However..."
"However, what?" the person who asked earlier immediately inquired.
"However, his martial arts cultivation has not only not been crippled, but it has also improved significantly, reaching the true realm of 'three flowers gathering at the top'!"
"Who isn't? I'm afraid the big shots in the Imperial Capital would never have imagined this. Even two Fusang Shadow-level experts are no match for him. In that case, it's impossible for just the two of us to kill him!"
"Then transmit the message. Send the information back to the Imperial Capital, and also tell the various big shots in the Imperial Capital that they cannot let that person continue to grow, otherwise, there will be endless trouble!"
"Alright, I'll use the secret channel to transmit the message. Also, I heard that he is at odds with the Zhang family of Jiangdong. We can also use this to our advantage and make some moves!"
After nodding at each other, the two figures suddenly leaped and vanished into the night.