After Shentu Yu gave up the challenge, it was then the turn of the third-ranked on the Earth List, Yan Peng, to step up and challenge.
"Xiao Feng, come down." Yan Peng, clad in a black robe, landed on the Earth List arena, folding his arms across his chest and looking up at Xiao Feng in the air as he spoke.
"Yan Peng is actually challenging Xiao Feng? Such daring spirit."
The crowd immediately became excited. The top three on the Earth List were all geniuses among geniuses, and Xiao Feng, was even more so recognized as a demon-level genius of the Galaxy Sect, comparable to the number one Core Disciple, Li. Therefore, the battle between Yan Peng and Xiao Feng was well worth watching.
"Yan Peng?" Below the arena, Zhao Letian, who was sitting cross-legged, stirred, extending his Divine Thought Power to pay attention to the situation on the Earth List arena. He had killed Yan Kuan, and since Yan Peng was Yan Kuan's elder brother, if Yan Peng were aware, he would not let him off easily. He had to be on guard.
"Yan Peng, you should know how big the gap between us is. Challenging me is meaningless."
Xiao Feng also landed on the Earth List arena, shaking his head with a smile, speaking dismissively.
Obviously, Xiao Feng scorned the idea of fighting Yan Peng. Although both were geniuses, there was a vast and irreparable gap between geniuses. Their strength was simply not on the same level, and there was no need at all for a fight.
"I know you are strong, but I, Yan Peng, am after all among the top three of the Inner Sect. If I don't even have the courage to challenge you, then there's no point in continuing my cultivation. Come, let me see just how strong the number one talent of the Inner Sect considered a demon-level genius truly is," Yan Peng said indifferently.
"Fine, I shall grant your wish." Xiao Feng smiled helplessly, nodding his head, then his expression turned solemn as a terrifying torrent of sword force suddenly erupted from his body, forming a powerful Primordial Energy storm that began swirling around him.
"True Martial Sixth Realm Peak cultivation level? Sixth Sword Force?"
The entire place was shocked. Such power was considered invincible below the High-level True Martial, and could even challenge some of those above it.
"Martial Arts Realm and cultivation level are consistent, this Xiao Feng is indeed not simple," Zhao Letian thought internally with a slight movement in his heart.
The higher the Martial Arts Realm, the harder it is to comprehend. As the cultivation level increases, many find their Martial Arts Realm cannot keep up with their Cultivation Level, like Zhuo Yifeng and Lin Yun. Although both had the cultivation of the True Martial Fourth Realm, their Martial Arts Realms were only the First Layer Sword Force and Double Sword Force, respectively, far behind their cultivation levels. However, even so, they both managed to crash into the top ten of the Earth List, recognized as Inner Sect geniuses. Hence, one can imagine how terrifying Xiao Feng was for reaching the True Martial Sixth Realm Peak and also mastering the Sixth Sword Force - he truly deserved the title of a demon-level genius.
"Sixth Sword Force? Xiao Feng, you truly live up to your name as the number one genius of the Inner Sect, I, Yan, admire you. In this battle, you win." Yan Peng was slightly surprised, then abruptly turned around and leapt off the arena.
"Yan Peng, are you playing with me?" Xiao Feng's expression darkened. He had initially had no intention of making a move; it was Yan Peng who insisted on witnessing his strength, so he reluctantly revealed his cultivation, but now, Yan Peng had conceded, leaving Xiao Feng feeling as if he had been toyed with.
"Don't misunderstand, my only intention was to witness your strength, I never said I would engage in a fight," Yan Peng said nonchalantly.
"Hmph! Yan Peng, today is a grand assembly of our sect, so I won't hold it against you. But if you dare pull any more clever tricks on me in the future, you'll bear the consequences," Xiao Feng snorted coldly. Although he had a good temper, he disliked people being cunning with him.
"Brother Xiao, Yan Peng's strength is not worthy to be your opponent. Why bother with him? Let's have a battle instead, this fight is likely to be our last one within the Inner Sect."
At this moment, a tall and sturdy young man in a brown robe landed on the Earth List arena, fixing his eyes on Xiao Feng.
"The second on the Earth Ranking, Wang Zhen!"
The crowd of onlookers revealed a look of anticipation; Wang Zhen's strength was not something Yan Peng could compare with. He could definitely give Xiao Feng a challenge.
"Oh? Have you also comprehended the Fifth Layers of Earth Power to the sixth level?" Xiao Feng looked over sharply, his eyes briefly flashing with sword light, his fighting spirit surging. If Wang Zhen had comprehended the Sixth Sword Force, perhaps he would be able to enjoy a satisfying fight.
"Sorry, Brother Xiao, I have to disappoint you. I, Wang, am rather dull and have only grasped the Fifth Layers of Earth Power," Wang Zhen said with a shake of his head and a wry smile.
"Only the fifth level? You are not my match; this duel, I see no need for it." Xiao Feng's brow slightly furrowed, looking somewhat disappointed. As a Sword Cultivator, his strength already far surpassed those on the same level; even if Wang Zhen had comprehended the sixth layer, he might not be able to contend with him, let alone only the fifth.
"I know I am not your match right now, but I still want to feel for myself just how big the gap is between us. Rest assured, I, Wang Zhen, will not flee from battle like Yan Peng," Wang Zhen said earnestly.
"Very well, make your move." Xiao Feng nodded, his body once again surged with True Yuan, unleashing a powerful Sixth Sword Force.
"Thick Earth Dominating Fist, Strike!"
Wang Zhen bellowed, his body also surged with the True Martial Sixth Realm Peak's True Essence Power, as well as the Fifth Layers of Earth Power, his fists permeated with a heavy and vast aura, as if carrying the might of the earth itself, possessing infinite heavy force.
"Sword, Ascend to the Sky!"
Xiao Feng suddenly made a sword gesture with his fingers, from which burst out a huge sword beam over a meter long, as if it could pierce through the heavens, with the power of the endless sky pressing down on Wang Zhen. Rеаd аhеаd аnd gеt updаtеs аt М*V*L*Е*М*Р*Y*R.
The violent True Essence Power spread out, and in an instant, the earth shook and the mountains trembled; even the indestructible Earth Ranking platform trembled under the attack of the two men.
The result was that Wang Zhen spit out a mouthful of blood, his pale face flying out of the range of the platform, while Xiao Feng remained unharmed, still standing on the platform, having retreated only three steps.
"Making me take three steps back, Wang Zhen, you have made great progress." Xiao Feng stood with hands clasped behind his back, looking down at Wang Zhen with appreciation in his eyes. Wang Zhen was worthy to be his opponent; he deserved his respect.
"Heh, my all-out strike only made you step back three paces, our gap is still too big to bridge. It seems I will never have the chance to surpass you within this Inner Sect, Brother Xiao. Let's compete again after we both become Core Disciples," said Wang Zhen, his injuries not severe. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shook his head wryly, then sat down cross-legged under the platform, ready to make a direct breakthrough to the True Martial Seventh Realm and become a Core Disciple.
"That sounds good. We have both already reached the peak of the True Martial Sixth Realm, ready to advance to the True Martial Seventh Realm at any time and become Core Disciples. It's only to raise our Martial Arts Realm that we've been suppressing our cultivation without breaking through, holding onto the top two spots of the Earth Ranking for many years. Now, it's also time to pass this highest honor of the Inner Sect to the younger generation," Xiao Feng nodded, gave Letian a smile, then stepped down from the platform as well, sat down cross-legged, ready to make a breakthrough to the True Martial Seventh Realm.