Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 317: March 16th, Terrifying Up-and-Comer (3rd Update)

Chapter 317: March 16th, Terrifying Up-and-Comer (3rd Update)

Noise erupted...

The brief silence was instantly broken by the surrounding martial artists, and discussions broke out one after another.

What defines strength, what it means to obliterate without effort, can only be grasped by those who had witnessed the battle that just unfolded, experiencing such a clean and decisive fight.

Not only were the onlookers shocked by Tang Yao’s strength, but the veteran martial artists watching the fight couldn’t help but burst into applause.

"Goodness, this lad’s methods are so straightforward, so crisp."

"Qian Zhen Daoist, when did your disciple become so powerful? Even the eighth Demon has fallen at his hands. You’ve taught him well!" someone said to Qian Zhen Daoist with a laugh.

Chen Yifeng’s face was also full of joy, and he said to Elder Jin beside him, "It seems that for this cohort, most of the ten Demons’ positions will be occupied by martial artists from our Southern martial arts community!"

Elder Jin didn’t immediately refute, his interest in Tang Yao’s skills was not small, and he said, "Strong power, robust physique, such a fine seedling would have been much stronger in my hands than he is now, a pity... such a pity!"

"Elder Jin, that’s not very sporting of you to say. Tang Yao’s achievements are due to the guidance of Qian Zhen Daoist. If he fell into your hands, he probably wouldn’t have made it to the challenge match."

"Sour grapes aren’t a good look, Elder Jin," Chen Yifeng couldn’t resist taunting Elder Jin. The up-and-coming talents from the Southern martial arts world had indeed made him proud. This battle left Elder Jin in envy, with nothing he could do about it, which was a rare occurrence.

However, the Duan family behind Duan Zhen had a very unsightly look on their faces; they hadn’t expected that the eighth Demon position would be snatched away so quickly.

If Duan Zhen couldn’t retake one of the ten Demons’ positions, the Duan family’s status in the Northern martial arts world would plummet significantly.

There was rivalry between the Northern and Southern martial arts communities, yet even within the purely Northern martial arts world, there was strife. The ten Demons’ rank may seem just a title that proves the most outstanding young martial artist, but it also represents the interests of those behind the scenes.

The secular world has its struggle for interests, and although the martial arts world seems to stand apart, it cannot escape the division of benefits either.

The only difference between the two worlds is that one fights for money while the other for the martial path.

As Tang Yao seized the position of the eighth Demon, Ren Hesheng, Li Tiezheng, and Wang Hutang, three friends seated on either side of Qian Zhen Daoist, all congratulated him.

"Old fellow, it seems your Dragon Tiger Daoist Temple has found its successor."

"Indeed, Tang Yao didn’t let you down; he’s finally come into his own."

"No wonder this lad hasn’t been seen around these days; it turns out he was preparing for this contest. Not only did he break through the True Qi realm in one fell swoop, but he also mastered the Wishful True Qi, and his physical strength is something that could be famous in the martial arts world!"

The three of them discussed non-stop, as if their own disciples had won the position of the eighth Demon.

Qian Zhen Daoist gave a wry smile, not expecting these three friends to be so talkative; he looked at his distant disciple, feeling a pang of gratification and joy for Tang Yao.

Tang Yao noticed his master’s gaze, bowed slightly, and then the usually stern face broke into a smile.

"Master, I didn’t disappoint you."

Qian Zhen Daoist nodded slightly, but his three old friends immediately started pulling at him, asking how he had managed to temper Tang Yao into such a formidable figure in such a short time.

Qian Zhen Daoist smiled without saying a word, simply not answering Ren Hesheng and the others’ questions.

Finally, Ren Hesheng’s gaze shifted, staring intently at Qian Zhen Daoist, "You didn’t send him somewhere, did you?"

Qian Zhen Daoist nodded, Li Tiezheng and Wang Hutang didn’t catch what was going on and pressed Ren Hesheng, "Where? What’s going on? Don’t just leave us hanging."

Following Ren Hesheng’s whispered words, which landed in Li Tiezheng and Wang Husheng’s ears, the two ceased their pestering questions. They couldn’t help but simultaneously raise their thumbs to Qian Zhen, the Daoist, exclaiming in unison, "You old guy really are ruthless, training your disciple is practically a death wish!"

Daoist Qian Zhen offered no explanation; after all, he never intended for it to happen. The fact that Tang Yao was able to return alive had already brought him immense joy.

"No wonder Tang Yao, that lad, has advanced so quickly; it’s terrifying. He actually braved the gates of hell itself. Coming back from there alive and reaching such a level of strength, it also makes sense."

The effort Tang Yao put into defeating Duan Zhen, probably, only Tang Yao himself knew how much. Now, he had not let his master down, and all his efforts were worth it.

In the crowd, probably no one was as astonished as Ye Qiu. He had observed every single motion of Tang Yao.

Whether it was Tang Yao’s speed or strength, even from some distance away, Ye Qiu could still feel it had improved by leaps and bounds.

Yet another powerful opponent!

Ye Qiu felt an itch in his bones, the urge to step onto the stage and fight. However, he still held back. Now was not the time to make a move.

He was waiting, waiting for that guy to recover before making his move.

...

One step at a time, Shangguan Mingyue struggled to see the end of the stone steps, and it seemed to wear her down.

On the other hand, Shangguan Dao moved as though flying, unaffected by the stone steps beneath his feet.

"I really don’t get you martial artists. There’s plenty of flat ground for a match, yet you insist on dashing to the top of a mountain to compete." Shangguan Mingyue gasped for air, having climbed a significant section of the stone steps, finally too fatigued to continue and taking a seat.

Shangguan Dao’s heart had already flown to the peak of Mount Hua. Had it not been Shangguan Mingyue’s insistence on climbing by herself, he would have carried her to the top long ago.

After a short rest, gritting her teeth, Shangguan Mingyue continued to climb. Having traveled the world, she refused to be conquered by these mere stone steps. Stubborn by nature, and when that stubbornness took hold, even Shangguan Dao felt helpless.

An hour later, Shangguan Mingyue finally laid eyes on the mountain peak. Looking down, it was almost like ascending to the heavens; the people below were as tiny as ants.

Shangguan Mingyue yawned, not from tiredness, but from the cold. In the winter season, climbing such a high mountain was nothing short of torture.

"All for the sake of research," Shangguan Mingyue murmured her purpose, encouraging herself. After resting for a few minutes, she continued her ascent.

In this manner, the two progressed, stopping and going, until three hours later, they finally reached the summit of Mount Hua.

Exhausted, Shangguan Mingyue stood on the final stone step and looked out far and wide.

The vast expanse of the summit far exceeded her imagination.

"Is this the peak of one of China’s famous mountains? Indeed, it is astounding."

"Aunt, look!" Shangguan Dao pointed ahead, and Shangguan Mingyue saw many people, varied in appearance and attire. She was shivering in her down jacket, but these people wore single layers of clothing, some even in half-sleeved shirts.

"Are these the martial artists you’ve talked about?"

"Yes, the martial arts tournament has already begun. I don’t know what stage it’s at, but let’s head over," Shangguan Dao said.

Taking a deep breath, Shangguan Mingyue, her face a bit red from the climb and the chilly air, still looked stunningly beautiful as the sunlight fell upon her in that moment, stunningly captivating.

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